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	<title>StephSim's Journal</title>
	<id>tag:https:,2007-09-06://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=syndication&amp;j=570&amp;type=atom</id>
	<updated>2026-07-20T14:45:57Z</updated>
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	<author>
		<name>StephSim</name>
		<uri>https://modthesims.info/member.php?u=656562</uri>
	</author>
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	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-12-17://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6458</id>
		<title>What's New in Stephville: Charmed 2014</title>
		<published>2012-12-17T04:50:51Z</published>
		<updated>2012-12-17T04:50:51Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6458" />
		<summary>UPDATED: August 2016

Well...before the great Hard Drive Debacle of 2012, I was in the midst of recreating the Halliwell Manor (AGAIN). Here it is now going into 2016 and I am have had to put this lot out of my mind. But I will share this at some point....if it's the last thing I do. :)

Seriously,...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-05-12://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6112</id>
		<title>Things To Share Elsewhere</title>
		<published>2012-05-12T06:25:18Z</published>
		<updated>2012-05-12T06:25:18Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6112" />
		<summary>I finally finished Play Testing and editing the Savannah Townhouse. Because of time constraints and because the CC LOADED version exceeds MTS file limits, I uploaded it to Sims2Artists instead. There are 2 NO CC VERSIONS and 2 CC LOADED VERSIONS. 

Download it here:
Savannah Townhouse


Also the...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-05-05://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6102</id>
		<title>Babylon 5 Textures, Etc.</title>
		<published>2012-05-05T03:16:35Z</published>
		<updated>2012-05-05T03:16:35Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6102" />
		<summary>Well those long overdue B5 Starter Textures are finally up and ready for use thanks to our beloved NixNivis! :bunny:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/StephSimSnapshots/B5%20Project/AdvisoryCouncil9.jpg

Here is the link to the downloads: 
B5 Texture Link at &quot;Nixed Sims&quot;

This is NOT the...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-04-24://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6081</id>
		<title>Happy Birthday to ME! - A Savannah Townhouse</title>
		<published>2012-04-24T17:03:42Z</published>
		<updated>2012-04-24T17:03:42Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6081" />
		<summary>Yes...Today's my birthday. And the first thing I did this morning, finalized this Savannah Townhouse (one of the sets of lots I have been working on before I go into total silent mode for a while).

It is a Historic Savannah Townhouse.  As I was born in Savannah, Georgia I decided to turn...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-04-04://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6041</id>
		<title>It's April and Time For Vacation!</title>
		<published>2012-04-04T23:03:31Z</published>
		<updated>2012-04-04T23:03:31Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=6041" />
		<summary>It's time for a Sim Creation Vacation.

While I have 3 projects that I will work on through April, I am heading off onto a Sim Creation Vacation. 

Project Commitments
Babylon 5 General Wall Textures are packaged and I have finally convinced the hubby to take on the Collection Files. So, once the...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-03-08://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5990</id>
		<title>March Activity: Focus and Silence</title>
		<published>2012-03-08T21:37:01Z</published>
		<updated>2012-03-08T21:37:01Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5990" />
		<summary>I've just submitted my 100th lot upload, &quot;Woodland Timbres&quot; to MTS. This will be my final shared MTS lot upload for quite a while.
 
I am currently focusing on the Babylon 5 and Gwrych  lots for the remainder of the year. I will no longer be taking request for lots (my final lot request will be...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-02-29://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5976</id>
		<title>February 2012 Activity - Updated February 29th</title>
		<published>2012-02-29T23:40:41Z</published>
		<updated>2012-02-29T23:40:41Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5976" />
		<summary>:bunny: Current Sim Related Madness :bunny: 

*****************************************************************

*REQUEST: Log Home Dream (Ikea style) (100% complete) 
Shared with person who requested. Prepping for upload on MTS.</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-02-20://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5957</id>
		<title>What's Going On...</title>
		<published>2012-02-20T15:14:09Z</published>
		<updated>2012-02-20T15:14:09Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5957" />
		<summary>I've just spent the past two weeks distracting myself on a certain medieval website, whilst restoring my computer - (still with a few things to replace but at least the game is functioning). The combination of AVG Free and Vista was a disaster waiting to happen and before I realized what was...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2012-01-08://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5874</id>
		<title>January 2012 Activity: Updates and Changes</title>
		<published>2012-01-08T00:39:54Z</published>
		<updated>2012-01-08T00:39:54Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5874" />
		<summary>:king: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! :king:

UPDATES
After entering a Gwrych lot in the &quot;Guild Wares&quot; Contest at Plumbbob, I realized 1)I love the idea of posting the medieval lots on a medieval site and 2)that it is nice to be in control of when and what I upload without the added process of submitting...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-12-03://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5817</id>
		<title>December 2011: Progress and Updates</title>
		<published>2011-12-03T19:05:04Z</published>
		<updated>2011-12-03T19:05:04Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5817" />
		<summary>:report:  PROGRESS :report:

:king: FINAL MONTHLY UPDATE: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Who goes to the dentist to find relief from an underlying tooth infection and returns immobile. That would be me! Fell down a small flight of stairs, landing on the knee. No breaks, but pain swelling and...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-11-26://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5801</id>
		<title>November 2011: Progress and Updates</title>
		<published>2011-11-26T19:27:45Z</published>
		<updated>2011-11-26T19:27:45Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5801" />
		<summary>:report: PROGRESS - What's Ahead

(November 14 - November 30) 

FALLINGWATER - Upload 4  lots in 2 Uploads
Progress: UPLOADED/AVAILABLE IN DOWNLOADS

OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS #1: Cozy versus Spacious - Upload 3 lots 
Progress:  UPLOADED/SUBMITTED to Queue</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-11-14://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5789</id>
		<title>Returning to Simming This Week :)</title>
		<published>2011-11-14T15:06:20Z</published>
		<updated>2011-11-14T15:06:20Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5789" />
		<summary>It's been a strange past month. So strange that David and I didn't even notice our anniversary slipped past us. Not to worry, once everything is back to normal around here, we shall take a bit of time for ourselves! Poor David threw his back out mucking about with a gravestone. So, this upcoming...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-11-03://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5767</id>
		<title>A Few Weeks Of Real Life</title>
		<published>2011-11-03T04:12:45Z</published>
		<updated>2011-11-03T04:12:45Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5767" />
		<summary>For the past few weeks, my father-in-law has had been sick. David and I have been spending much time going back and forth to hospital with him. He was admitted a couple of weeks ago. Initially, we thought he would get better, but things took a turn in the last week of October. He died on Halloween,...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-10-15://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5738</id>
		<title>My Latest Lot Sidetrip! :)</title>
		<published>2011-10-15T15:47:14Z</published>
		<updated>2011-10-15T15:47:14Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5738" />
		<summary>I've been playing around with the ideas of &quot;swimmable lake&quot; and &quot;waterfall&quot; (in large part due to inspiration from triciamanly). In my upcoming Gwrych lot (the Parson's Retreat), I want to use one or both of these concepts to create an outdoor spiritual getaway of sorts. In addition, I wanted to...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-08-05://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5634</id>
		<title>Simming In Moderation: The Current Plan (Constantly Updated)</title>
		<published>2011-08-05T17:45:38Z</published>
		<updated>2011-08-05T17:45:38Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5634" />
		<summary>Last Updated:  October 3rd, 2011

 I am officially returning to Simming, but in moderation. 

:report: CURRENT PROJECTS: 
I am currently working on a Main Project and a Side Project. 
Items will be uploaded as I complete them. 

Current Main Project:  Final Gwrych Barony Residential Lots
* ...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-01-16://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5288</id>
		<title>Burn-out, Inspiration and Future Simming</title>
		<published>2011-01-16T02:57:22Z</published>
		<updated>2011-01-16T02:57:22Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5288" />
		<summary>I've been working on my first real-life novel and the inspiration has been high to the point where the plot is playing out in my dreams and consuming my thoughts during my waking hours. I'm also on a spiritual quest at the moment and just enjoying life itself just for the sake of doing so.  So...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2011-01-09://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5278</id>
		<title>Getting Back Into the Swing of Things!</title>
		<published>2011-01-09T18:32:52Z</published>
		<updated>2011-01-09T18:32:52Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5278" />
		<summary>I haven't been online for a couple of months now as I decided to take a complete vacation from all things Sim.  I actually haven't used my main computer (The Simming computer) for a while now as the motivation to do so has been nil. But, today I am on-line on my Simming computer and we shall see if...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-11-28://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5195</id>
		<title>Calling ALL Sims 2 Builders and a few Sims 2 Object Makers Too!! (UPDATED)</title>
		<published>2010-11-28T23:19:11Z</published>
		<updated>2010-11-28T23:19:11Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5195" />
		<summary>MTS has 274 pages of Sim houses. There are 41 pages of community lots. It would be great if we could have more Community lots to compliment these houses by building complete neighborhoods that have more than shopping malls, restaurants, churches and coffee shops. It would be wonderful if lot...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-11-27://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5191</id>
		<title>Something To Celebrate!</title>
		<published>2010-11-27T03:34:01Z</published>
		<updated>2010-11-27T03:34:01Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5191" />
		<summary>Well Ladies and Gents! It looks as if a bit of &quot;Gwrych&quot; has received the ultimate MTS Kudos!

:bunny:Gwrych March Set Four: 6 Community Lots has been &quot;FEATURED&quot;!:bunny:
http://thumbs2.modthesims.info/img/6/5/6/5/6/2/MTS2_StephSim_1135491_March3Img02.jpg

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So, in honour of this...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-11-05://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5151</id>
		<title>From Ceilings To Medieval Again</title>
		<published>2010-11-05T16:12:26Z</published>
		<updated>2010-11-05T16:12:26Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5151" />
		<summary>:report: The Ultimate Ceiling Superset :report: 
I've FINALLY &quot;Submitted&quot; The Ultimate Ceiling Superset in 7 Parts. It's such a massive set, so I may have to make a few changes. With the exception of the Sistine Chapel uploads, there are enough ceilings/floors to style-out the ceilings (and/or...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-10-21://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5132</id>
		<title>Sistine Chapel (Transitioning from Medieval to Renaissance)</title>
		<published>2010-10-21T16:54:14Z</published>
		<updated>2010-10-21T16:54:14Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5132" />
		<summary>Well Ladies and Gents,

I give you my latest sidetracked creation:

The Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel Image 1

I've been in an &quot;artistic&quot; creation phase lately and while creating the Ultimate Ceiling Collection, I decided to add the Sistine Chapel ceiling to the set. Of course, this lead to me...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-10-09://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5118</id>
		<title>Babylon 5: Momentarily Sidetracked</title>
		<published>2010-10-09T19:55:56Z</published>
		<updated>2010-10-09T19:55:56Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5118" />
		<summary>I've been having uploading and posting issues which Delphy has been/is working to resolve. :)

So...I decided to step back from uploading for a bit (just until around October 22nd weekend) and work on a few walls and floors for a Babylon 5 Project. I'm also working on a ceiling collection which...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-09-27://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5101</id>
		<title>Current Gwrych Project: Gwrych Barony</title>
		<published>2010-09-27T22:14:26Z</published>
		<updated>2010-09-27T22:14:26Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5101" />
		<summary>****************************
September 27, 2010
:report: General Project Banter :report:

Well...the Gwrych Project is finally winding down. I'm 3 sets away from completion! Right now, I am working on the Gwrych Barony lots and I'm really getting into the swing of things. It took a bit of...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-09-22://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5093</id>
		<title>*Sims In Paris* Tribute House</title>
		<published>2010-09-22T16:35:38Z</published>
		<updated>2010-09-22T16:35:38Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=5093" />
		<summary>During My Gwrych Creation Vacation, I decided to build a Beach House to celebrate the creations of Delphine and Jasmine of &quot;Sims In Paris&quot;. Since the website officially closed on September 10, 2010, I thought it would be great to pay tribute by decorating my Beach House in the style of Sims In...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-07-14://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4982</id>
		<title>Gwrych March UPDATE :)</title>
		<published>2010-07-14T18:07:55Z</published>
		<updated>2010-07-14T18:07:55Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4982" />
		<summary>*********************

 :beer: SEPTEMBER 2010 EDIT:  :beer: 
The Gwrych March and the Shadows of Gwrych: Collection of 45 Lots have ALL been &quot;PICKED&quot;. This is a great recognition of the time and creativity that went into this project and I am greatly honoured! :) 

I wanted to post this earlier,...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-05-23://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4839</id>
		<title>Creative Angst</title>
		<published>2010-05-23T17:31:19Z</published>
		<updated>2010-05-23T17:31:19Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4839" />
		<summary>I have 3 SIMTASTIC visions brewing!

#1-The Gwrych Project
My vision for the Gwrych neighborhood is that it shall be a Medieval/Fantasy lot lovers &quot;Starter Kit&quot;...a gift for those who want a completely medieval neighborhood ready to play without having to hunt down objects and pull it together. ...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-05-02://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4800</id>
		<title>Gwrych: Finally Finished! Submitting 5/3/10</title>
		<published>2010-05-02T22:46:42Z</published>
		<updated>2010-05-02T22:46:42Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4800" />
		<summary>NO IMAGES TODAY...JUST TOTAL EXCITEMENT! 

:bunny: I'm finally finished with Shadows of Gwrych: &quot;MAIN&quot; Neighborhood! :bunny:

I'm finalizing the lots, uploads and images as I type this (Sunday, May 2nd, 2010). I have just a few lots to get closure on, test and add to the thread and I'm so EXCITED!...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-04-26://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4793</id>
		<title>Gwrych Teasers (Previews)</title>
		<published>2010-04-26T01:21:21Z</published>
		<updated>2010-04-26T01:21:21Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4793" />
		<summary>I decided to organized the Gwrych Project into 2 SEPARATE PARTS! Part 1 will be called Shadows of Gwrych:  Main Neighborhood and Part 2 will be called Shadows of Gwrych: Vacation Neighborhood. Each set will be completed en total and uploaded as &quot;Themed&quot; threads outside of the challenge so I can...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-03-27://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4742</id>
		<title>Medieval Madness</title>
		<published>2010-03-27T22:03:42Z</published>
		<updated>2010-03-27T22:03:42Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4742" />
		<summary>I just read about the  :bunny: Medieval Challenge :bunny:  and have decided to put the Simtopia Project on temporary hold while I complete the Gwrych Project for the Challenge. 

Gwrych Castle
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/StephSimSnapshots/GwrychPart1/GwrychCastleSide.jpg

This morning I...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-02-09://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4639</id>
		<title>** Train Depot Snapshots And Projects Update **</title>
		<published>2010-02-09T18:42:07Z</published>
		<updated>2010-02-09T18:42:07Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4639" />
		<summary>~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I was feeling a little under the weather at first and once better I decided to &quot;improve&quot; the final Simtopia Train Depot lot - the VACATION lot. That little task took 3 days to complete! :) But the Simtopia Train Depot is ready pending approval! :)

For your previewing...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-02-04://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4628</id>
		<title>Project Progress - Images</title>
		<published>2010-02-04T22:43:49Z</published>
		<updated>2010-02-04T22:43:49Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4628" />
		<summary>~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

:report: SIMTOPIA PROJECT :report: 
I have completed 4 out of 30 Simtopia Community sets thus far and set 5 (Travel Set: Bus Depot, Sea Port and a Travel Agency) is underway.

Simtopia Set 4: Simtopia Train Depot will be uploaded to the MTS queue on Saturday, February...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-01-09://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4572</id>
		<title>Previews: Gwrych Parts 1 and 2 &amp; Simtopia Parts 4 and 5</title>
		<published>2010-01-09T14:26:07Z</published>
		<updated>2010-01-09T14:26:07Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4572" />
		<summary>:!: WARNING: PREVIEW IMAGES BELOW :!:  ...  :wtf: 

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If one is updating her journal, she cannot surely be dead!  :blink: 


So what's going on with my Sim projects? Glad you asked!  :D 

 :report: GWRYCH PROJECT :report:</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2010-01-09://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4571</id>
		<title>Gwrych and Simtopia Project Checklist ONLY</title>
		<published>2010-01-09T14:12:34Z</published>
		<updated>2010-01-09T14:12:34Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4571" />
		<summary>PROJECT 1: GWRYCH PROJECT

Gwrych has evolved and will be presented in 6 Parts.

****************

NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC GWRYCH LOTS

Part 1  :king: COMPLETE  :king: 
Gwrych Neighborhood Maps</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2009-11-13://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4453</id>
		<title>Current Projects List: Gwrych and Simtopia</title>
		<published>2009-11-13T14:54:42Z</published>
		<updated>2009-11-13T14:54:42Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4453" />
		<summary>CURRENT PROJECTS

I am busy toiling away on 2 projects simultaneously: the Gwrych Project (a Medieval Welsh community) and Simtopia Community Set #4. 

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GWRYCH PROJECT
The Gwrych Project will consist of 6 sets. I have been working on the Castle. Here is an image pf the...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2009-10-23://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4412</id>
		<title>~*~Simtopia Update~*~</title>
		<published>2009-10-23T19:31:07Z</published>
		<updated>2009-10-23T19:31:07Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4412" />
		<summary>CURRENT PLANS
1st - Simtopia Community Set #3 (a 6 lot set) - Simtopia Airport

PROGRESS - NOVEMBER 8th 2009
I am finished with the AIRPORT! Everything has been tested and uploaded! 

There are 6 total with each being connected to form 1 massive airport and used in parts to create smaller airports...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2009-10-11://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4372</id>
		<title>FINALLY!</title>
		<published>2009-10-11T01:52:13Z</published>
		<updated>2009-10-11T01:52:13Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=4372" />
		<summary>While I absolutely LOVE being in Canada surrounded by the most awesome scenery in British Columbia, I swear there are times when the wheels of time are at a rusted standstill. Living in an isolated community is perfect for me in so many ways, but I must admit it also has it's down sides as far as...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-12-30://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=3310</id>
		<title>On Rejection: Destiny Redefined!</title>
		<published>2008-12-30T23:46:54Z</published>
		<updated>2008-12-30T23:46:54Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=3310" />
		<summary>I'VE UPDATED THIS ENTRY BELOW! (January 7th, 2009) 

Note: 
Updates are in bold print within the thread and at the end of the thread.

I must say what's on my mind and then I shall surrender to the silence that beckons, every so gently pulling me elsewhere...

Today, I giggled as yet another one of...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-11-11://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=3118</id>
		<title>Phoenix Rising!</title>
		<published>2008-11-11T22:45:47Z</published>
		<updated>2008-11-11T22:45:47Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=3118" />
		<summary>:bunny: Hi Everyone! :bunny:

I do believe it is high time I returned to Simming! :)

However, my return will be gradual. I will work slowly. :turtle: 

So what's on my Simming Agenda? Glad you asked!

Things to come.</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-06-15://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2698</id>
		<title>My Apologies :(</title>
		<published>2008-06-15T22:42:32Z</published>
		<updated>2008-06-15T22:42:32Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2698" />
		<summary>(UPDATED JULY 18, 2008)

Hi MTS2 Family! 
For several weeks I attempted to motivate myself to build and get back into Simming. I even entered the game a few times, but inspiration has yet to return. I'm afraid I have Sim Designer's Block! :(  Designing Sim lots has been a great diversion from...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-05-11://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2610</id>
		<title>Entry 16: Fact or Fiction? - The Untouchables</title>
		<published>2008-05-11T14:26:15Z</published>
		<updated>2008-05-11T14:26:15Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2610" />
		<summary>:report: Journal Entry 16: Fact or Fiction? - The Untouchables :report:
I decided to move this little discussion to it's own journal entry as it should have a life of it's own. In my past Journal entry the conversation kept coming back to this idea of the &quot;untouchables&quot; (Inner Circle, Chosen Ones,...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-05-04://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2597</id>
		<title>The True Value of Sim Creations</title>
		<published>2008-05-04T19:38:34Z</published>
		<updated>2008-05-04T19:38:34Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2597" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 15:The True Value of Sim Creations - Who should decide?:report:

SHOULD IT BE DOWNLOADER TYPES WHO TAKE VALUE AWAY?
1.The Naysayer -ALWAYS finding reasons to dislike a creation
2.The Close-minded -Hating ALL creations by specific creators
3.The Hero Hater -Hating creations...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-04-26://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2572</id>
		<title>Sim Creation Vacation In Kensington *giggles*</title>
		<published>2008-04-26T13:46:57Z</published>
		<updated>2008-04-26T13:46:57Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2572" />
		<summary>:report: DIARY TOPIC 14: Sim Creation Vacation in Kensington :report:

Well Ladies and Gentlemen,
Once again, it is time for a Sim Creation Vacation!  I decided to spend my vacation in the Victorian London Kensington District (which has grown thanks to the many lots and objects I've added from...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-04-05://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2529</id>
		<title>Soapbox Sim Rant (Death to Custom Content)</title>
		<published>2008-04-05T06:26:44Z</published>
		<updated>2008-04-05T06:26:44Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2529" />
		<summary>:report: DIARY TOPIC 13: SOAPBOX SIM RANT - DEATH TO CUSTOM CONTENT! :report:

------:beer: My name is StephSim and I &quot;LOVE&quot; Custom Content! :beer: ----
 
I really question the growing trend of &quot;NO CC&quot;! This NOVEL is not meant to bash the &quot;NO CC SUPPORTERS&quot;. I'm just curious to know why many among...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-03-29://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2508</id>
		<title>Sim Vacation Countdown and OTHER STUFF</title>
		<published>2008-03-29T05:24:21Z</published>
		<updated>2008-03-29T05:24:21Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2508" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 12: Sim Vacation Countdown and OTHER STUFF! :report:

A wise person asked if I ACTUALLY plan to take my Sim Vacation!  I decided to put it in words as then it MUST be law! :D

April 22nd is the deadline for the Victorian Challenge...so by April 18th I will be submitting my last...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-03-19://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2482</id>
		<title>LOTS NOT SHOWING IN THE LOTS BINS (EDITED)</title>
		<published>2008-03-19T04:54:06Z</published>
		<updated>2008-03-19T04:54:06Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2482" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY ENTRY 11: LOTS NOT SHOWING IN THE LOTS BINS:report:

Note: For anyone loading a lot or downloading a lot with this issue. :)

THE PROBLEM: (Lots Not Showing In The Lots Bin)
Someone downloads a lot.  They click on the Sims2Pack Clean Installer file and install the lot.  When they...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-03-03://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2427</id>
		<title>DIARY TOPIC 10: In And Out Of The Shadows!</title>
		<published>2008-03-03T06:59:47Z</published>
		<updated>2008-03-03T06:59:47Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2427" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 10: In And Out Of The Shadows! :report:
:mod: UPDATED: 3/18 /08 :mod: 

What Remains For March!
1. Work on  the &quot;Shadows of Gwyrich&quot; Project
2. Work on Harry Potter Travel Trunk(s)
3. Work on Victorian London Challenge

Note:
The Completion Date for the &quot;Shadows of Gwyrich&quot;...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-02-09://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2360</id>
		<title>DIARY ENTRY 9: Sci-fi On The Brain</title>
		<published>2008-02-09T10:35:43Z</published>
		<updated>2008-02-09T10:35:43Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2360" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 9: Sci-fi On The Brain!:report:
:cylon:UPDATED 2-27-08:cylon:

My Sci-fi &quot;Challenge&quot; entry is FINALLY COMPLETE! The Project centered around the cartoon show &quot;The Jetsons&quot;. It has been fun, but an exhausting experience! :) Initially, I was going to create The Jetson apartment...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2008-01-16://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2297</id>
		<title>Diary of a Sim Builder: Coming To A Neighborhood Near You!</title>
		<published>2008-01-16T12:13:25Z</published>
		<updated>2008-01-16T12:13:25Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2297" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 8: COMING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU!:report:

CURRENT TO DO LIST
----------------------------------------------------
:bunny: TOP PRIORITY: UPDATING SUBMITTED MTS2  :bunny: 
The updating of lots previously submitted to MTS2 is postponed until AFTER I complete my Sci-fi...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-12-30://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2241</id>
		<title>DIARY OF A SIM BUILDER: What's To Come (Entry Complete)</title>
		<published>2007-12-30T18:32:25Z</published>
		<updated>2007-12-30T18:32:25Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2241" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 7: WHAT'S TO COME:report:  

Well, the New Year is HERE and I am anxious to get closure on things from the past and create new lots. I have decided to remove the STUFF packs from my computer to make my lots available to more users! :) This will impact future downloads as of...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-12-16://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2203</id>
		<title>DIARY OF A SIM BUILDER: Goodbye 4 Now! Vacation Abounds!</title>
		<published>2007-12-16T01:16:59Z</published>
		<updated>2007-12-16T01:16:59Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2203" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 6: GOODBYE 4 NOW! VACATION ABOUNDS!:report:  

With the Harry Potter Collection behind me, it is time to move on! :) Christmas is days away and it is now time for me to focus on my nonSim life! :) I hope everyone here at MTS2 has a WONDERFUL Christmas, a JOYOUS Holiday Season...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-11-28://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2143</id>
		<title>DIARY OF A SIM BUILDER: About My Journal</title>
		<published>2007-11-28T12:39:16Z</published>
		<updated>2007-11-28T12:39:16Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2143" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 5: ABOUT MY JOURNAL:report:  

I want my Journal to be the place to look for updates/changes, release dates, future design plans or general banter (about Simming or life things that impact Simming)  So, I decided to ORGANIZE my Journal so that I can update topics as I need to...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-11-17://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2111</id>
		<title>DIARY OF A SIM BUILDER: General Information</title>
		<published>2007-11-17T15:47:54Z</published>
		<updated>2007-11-17T15:47:54Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2111" />
		<summary>:report:DIARY TOPIC 4: General Information :report:  

ABOUT MY LOTS
I usually build 3 or 4 houses in a collection. The houses move from starter houses to mansions or cheap houses to expensive ones to offer variety. I tend not to use user creator objects to decorate unless they can be uploaded in...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-11-17://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2110</id>
		<title>DIARY OF A SIM BUILDER: Harry Potter Collection</title>
		<published>2007-11-17T15:36:26Z</published>
		<updated>2007-11-17T15:36:26Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2110" />
		<summary>:report:  DIARY TOPIC 3: Harry Potter Collection  :report:  

REFLECTIONS OVER THE HARRY POTTER COLLECTION:
I began the Harry Potter Collection in September of 2007.  What started as a neighborhood for my son and I to play in has turned into over 30 Harry Potter downloads! As I explore my Harry...</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-11-17://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2109</id>
		<title>MTS &quot;COMMUNITY&quot; PROJECT LIST</title>
		<published>2007-11-17T15:35:06Z</published>
		<updated>2007-11-17T15:35:06Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2109" />
		<summary>1. City Hall 
2. City Squares (multiple buildings for different purposes art museum, studios, etc.)
3. Fire Station (Community and/or Residential Versions)
4. Police Station (Community and/or Residential Versions)
5. Airport
6. Seaport
7. Train Station
8. Travel Agency
9. Telephone Company
10....</summary>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>tag:https:,2007-11-17://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2108</id>
		<title>DIARY OF A SIM BUILDER: Table of Contents</title>
		<published>2007-11-17T15:33:11Z</published>
		<updated>2007-11-17T15:33:11Z</updated>
		<link rel="alternate" href="https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showentry&amp;e=2108" />
		<summary>Journal Table of Contents

Diary Entry 1:  Journal Table of Contents
Diary Entry 2:  My Projects
Diary Entry 3:  Harry Potter Collection
Diary Entry 4:  General Information (About My Creations)
Diary Entry 5:  About My Journal
Diary Entry 6:  Goodbye 4 Now! Vacation Abounds!
Diary Entry 7:  What's...</summary>
	</entry>
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