Monday, October 14 – Explorer’s Day
I figure the stalk market is closed for Explorer’s Day because I neglected to ask about it. So, as you may imagine Sunday’s stalk prices were 101. I refuse to buy until Joan offers me something under 100. Stingy sow.
Biggest Fish
Even though I haven’t played as much pokémon as I would have liked, I haven’t played as much New Leaf as I would have liked recently either. Nevertheless, I participated in Saturday’s fishing tourney. I have been stockpiling (I almost typed stalk piling ha!) pikes and other large fish in anticipation. I had one arapaima saved as well. I forgot just how big they are. So big, it seems, that Chip cannot eat them in one gulp and stuffs them in his pockets instead. Unfortunately since I gave that to him I was unable to get any of the fishing tourney set and only ended up with a backyard lawn and a theremin. It’s ok because I have it all on my Japanese game, but Vella would like her own at some point. Now is just not a good time to try for it.
And I even remembered to have Yumi participate and get her gold fishing rod. Saturday was a good day.
Sunday
Sunday I tried to play more pokémon and thus Animal Crossing suffered a bit. That isn’t to say I didn’t play, but I gave up trying to find Julian’s pill bug (not that he’ll ever give me his picture) and forgot to give Tia the remade golf bag to replace the sweets chair I gave her previously. The high point of the day was hide and seek and walking in on Rooney and Soleil “hanging out”.
Explorer’s Day
I opened up today as advertised, but only had 2 visitors. At least we got good cutout pictures! Thanks for coming over guys. The slow turnout allowed for me to finish my Japanese studying, add new grammar cards and then go on an exploring adventure of my own after I closed the town.
OT Rambling: Skip if you want
I live in the self-dubbed pumpkin capital of the bay area or the world? I’m not sure. Anyway, there’s one road in and out—highway 92. During pumpkin season that road is woefully backed up because everyone comes down the 92 and stops to pick pumpkins, jump in bouncy castles, and ride ponies. (No I’m not kidding). My husband took off today and tomorrow because we haven’t had a vacation since April and after staying home all weekend we decided to venture out for ramen. The way out of town was only slightly red according to google maps (due to pumpkins, ponies, and bouncy castles) but the way in was red for almost the entire length from highway 280 to the 1 (the whole way home). So in honor of explorer’s day, we took a scary-ass road home from San Jose (where we got ramen, and then stopped for coffee and played some pokémon). Highway 84, the scary road, hooks on to highway 1 11 miles south of where I live. Dear god that is a windy switchback-filled road. And now I can honestly say I don’t live in the boonies. Because today I drove through the boonies. I just pretend. But I survived that jaunt in the name of exploration and good ramen!
And next weekend is the pumpkin festival in town which means I am T-R-A-P-P-E-D. I need to come up with a meal plan for the weekend because there is no driving anywhere Saturday or Sunday. So today was explorer’s day and next weekend is shut-in weekend. At least I have Pokémon, Animal Crossing, and Wind Waker to keep me amused.
Back to explorer’s day.
And in the name of exploration, Yumi dropped off a beautiful statue in Hanabi. This was only possible because Jen from Pink Sea picked up Cousteau so Kasen’s quarantine is lifted (unless Kitt decides to move). Hope he gets a good home! (Ok, I admit I really don’t care if Cousteau gets a good home. He lived in 2 of my 3 towns. I just didn’t want a hat trick.)
And that’s all I got.
Hi, Jen! I was so busy yesterday that I completely forgot about explorers day! Can you imagine? I am so sorry, but do you perchance have a spare model ship, or could I catalogue one?
Your blog is always amusing and a treat to read, by the way! It does not show in the slightest! 😉
– Euphy, Maple
I second that, your blog is always fun! If you happen to be on tonight and pick this up – email me, MerryNoel, or post a reply back here. I have silver axes on my island today!
Thanks for the encouragement. 🙂 As the days pass there’s less and less new exciting stuff to talk about. I’m toying with the idea of stopping blogging about AC in November since I will have been writing about it for a year! But I haven’t covered Christmas in English, so I’m conflicted. 😛
@MerryNoel Sorry! I didn’t see about the axes in time. I’m still clinging to the couple you gave me. They should last for a few more stumps. 😉
@Euphy I do believe I can get you a spare model ship. When do you want to pick it up?
Awesome! Thank you so much! Does Monday sound good to you? 🙂
Is it a vote? Go through Christmas! Your pics, conversations with villagers and comments are funny!
I picked up as many axes as I had medals for, so I have some I can share next time I see you.
@IcyLavender I think a little later in the week would work better for me. Maybe Thursday?
Thursday is the day before my midterm exam, so would saturday or sunday be better? 🙂
@IcyLavender Good luck on your midterm! Either Saturday or Sunday would be good I think. I don’t have any plans (yet).
Thank you! Does Saturday at 10 am-12 pm you sound good to you? Just give me a time. 🙂
@IcyLavender How about 10am (my time) Saturday? I’ll set my alarm. 😛
Sure, can’t wait! 😀