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250,000 Downloads
Posted On Sep 07, 2008 | Click here to comment
Thank you to everyone who has helped me achieve this amazing milestone by downloading my lots & neighbourhoods! It is such a pleasure & a privilege to be able to create & share something I love to do.
Azima Bodyworks
Posted On Sep 04, 2008 | Click here to comment
I just want to share with you a wonderful story about an Aussie company that I have had the pleasure to deal with.
I recently purchased a massage table from Azima Bodyworks (see image below) & found while massaging my boyfriend, that the adjustable headrest kept dropping when he was using the arm rest.
I contacted Azima via email & asked them to send me a fixed headrest & explained the reason why I needed it. I fully expected to be charged for the additional part & postage, but not only did they courier it to me overnight at no charge - they also sent me the fixed headrest free of charge!
I just want to thank Damien & the team at Azima Bodyworks - as buying a massage table has always a dream of mine. They have not just helped me realise a dream, they've also made me proud to be an Australian.
So if you're looking to buy yourself a massage table, then I thoroughly recommend this company for their customer service & their sense of humour (they didn't want me to send the "body builder" over to deal with them!)
http://www.azima.com.au/
Spore
Posted On Sep 03, 2008 | Click here to comment
Treated myself to the "Spore" galactic edition & had a lovely time last night evolving my little "Stonegella" from pond scum to a little guy who's just crawled out of the primordial ooze. I'm registered as "Wolfsim68" at EA games, so if you see any critters floating about with my name, you'll know that it's me!
Thanks for stopping by...
Posted On Aug 29, 2008 | 2 Comments
Just wanted to let you all know that I've been having a great time & life continues to surprise me. I'm fortunate to have some wonderful friends, who not only take great care of me, but I also have loads of fun with them!
Kevin & I have started seeing each other again & this time we're taking things nice & slow. That means I'm getting plenty of time to create (hence the 3 new Mountain homes) & time to relax with a book or a movie. It's much better now that we only see each other a couple of days a week, as it gives us both time to explore our separate interests.
I'm planning to create a few new neighbourhoods as I'd like to produce a map for each series showing the location of each building. I also have a couple of other projects on the go & a few requests to attend to. So stay tuned as there is plenty more on the way!
Thanks to everyone for your continued support!
Love & Hugs to all
:wub:
Shaz
His Legacy...
Posted On Jun 27, 2008 | 11 Comments
It's strange how well I'm coping so far (so everyone tells me). I think the reason is because I was loved so thoroughly. Pat & I left no words unsaid, there are no regrets & no hugs & kisses left ungiven. How can I be sad knowing that he didn't want to leave me.
He taught me to be brave & strong & to be true to myself. It's because of him that I'm now a Featured Artist. He encouraged me to build from the start & when I didn't know what to do with myself, he'd say "why don't you go & build a house while you work out what you want to do".
In my mind, he's just gone to play with our children (we lost 5 to miscarriage) & he promised to given them all a hug from me & tell them that I love them. I know he'll be there to greet our "puppy kids" when they cross over & I know when my time comes, he'll be waiting for me with open arms.
Thank you for all of your lovely messages of support. I feel comforted knowing that you all got a chance to "meet" him through my Blog. I used to read the comments to him & you all made him feel like he was a part of the TSR family. So I thank you all for "bearing witness" to our journey together.
Love & Hugs as always,
Shaz
PS. I Love You
Posted On Jun 25, 2008 | 37 Comments
I just wanted to let you all know that Pat passed away at 10am this morning. I was lucky enough to have been there with him & he was coherent up until about half an hour before he died. It has been my priviledge to have been married to a man who's only concern about dying, was for me. He just wanted to know that I would be ok.
Thank you all for your kind words & for thinking of us during this difficult time.
Love & Hugs
:wub:
Shaz
GunMod's Camera Mod
Posted On Apr 01, 2008 | Click here to comment
I know some of you have been having trouble locating GunMod's Camera Mod, so I thought I'd provide a direct link to the thread so you won't have to go searching for it at Modthesims2.
The Camera mod will allow you to view the entire neighbourhood, right to the edges, so you can use the whole map. Without it you can only view the centre of the map. That's not to say you have to have the mod, I'd suggest trying the neighbourhood without it first & then if you do decide you want to view more, then download the mod.
I use Gunmod's Camera Mod 3.1A & I just use the "Neighborhood Camera" & the "Live Camera" as I find it gives me more scope to take snapshots without having to go into the free camera mode, using the "Tab" button.
Here's a link to the mod: http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=97642
Have fun!
Love & Hugs
Shaz
Poll Results
Posted On Mar 24, 2008 | Click here to comment
Thanks to everyone who took part in the poll. I must admit I find the feedback really helpful, as it lets me know what you guys really like.
With 30 Votes, Stoneyville is still the favourite style with Beachside running a close 2nd, with 26 Votes. Cold Spring Harbour attracted 15 votes, so I'm really glad to see it already has a good following. The remaining categories all scored between 4 & 7 so they'll be getting a little less attention than the top 3.
The favourite type of lot is Residential with a massive 61 votes! Community lots had 14 votes with the rest between 1 & 4. Again, it doesn't mean I won't create these lots, just not as many as the others.
Out of 92 voters, 89 want more variety, with the top styles being Modern (18) Small Town (18) Victorian (16) & Industrial (10). The other styles all scored between 4 & 7.
I've also managed to get an updated version of Numenors "Any Game Starter" & have just finished a set of 5 starter homes for Open For Business. I also plan to do a set for Seasons, Bon Voyage, Freetime & I'd like to do a set for Cold Spring Harbour & a Mountain set.
If anyone has any ideas they'd like to see realised, if you can find an image, please send me a link & I'll see what I can do!
Love & Hugs to all!
Shaz
200,000 Downloads
Posted On Mar 17, 2008 | 2 Comments
I want to thank everyone who's downloaded my lots & neighbourhoods. It's my priviledge & pleasure to share my creations with you all & I hope they bring you a lot of joy!
My hubby is off to see the surgeon's today so they can arrange for tests to see if the chemo & radiation has managed to shrink his cancer. As he's feeling better & is back to being a cheeky rat - I'd say chances are good!
Love & Hugs to all,
Shaz
Inspiration
Posted On Feb 07, 2008 | Click here to comment
I thought I'd share some of my favourite sources of ideas:
I prefer books & magazine's to using web images as I love to sit & browse. If I'm looking for TV & Movie shows ideas I tend to buy them on DVD & then sit down with a sketch book & the remote! I also draw inspiration from playing strategy games & their guides.
Magazines, Books & Websites:
Creative Homeowners - http://www.creativehomeowner.com/
Houseplanners Inc - http://www.houseplans.com/
Unique Homes - http://uniquehomes.com/
Luxury Real Estate - http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/
TV Show Homes:
1164 Morning Glory Circle - http://www.1164.com/
TV - http://www.tv.com/shows.html
TV Land - http://www.tvland.com/shows/
Other Games:
"Sim City Societies" - PC Game & Prima Guide
"Sims 2 Castaway" - on Playstation 2 & Prima Guide
I also search images on Google when hunting for something in particular, like a specific TV show or Movie house.
Have fun!
Love & Hugs
Shaz