Gossip Girl

Today I went to the Roost for my customary afternoon coffee break, and I happened to met Bella there.

As usual, she was full of gossip.

Brewster was flattering as always.

And silly Chow lost his key and I had to drag the river to find it.

It took me forever today. I got so many fish before I reeled-in the key!

The fisheries service is going to be after me.

~Heather

Frosty the Snowhead

Oh yeah it's DLC time! :)

Pete came this morning and gave me a Snowman head. Hehehe!

Thanks Pete!

 Apparently this is a repeat from a year ago. Hmm. Didn't know that. I would be ticked if this was the second snowman head I got. But since it's not... I am wearing it everywhere!

DLCs + Time Travelers = Good times.

 Oh and we also had a visit from Pascal. Hiiiiiiii Pascal.

 He's weird. (Says the girl with the snowman head and star shades...)

I love to watch him float down the river. Ever time I hope he'll start singing "Bare Necessities". Every time he doesn't. Ah well. Maybe they'll fix that in the DS3 version. ;)

~Heather

Resseti & Pansies

Yesterday I was pleased to find that I had gotten my very first hybrid flower in Êleduin!



Orange pansies.

I picked it and wore it in my hair for the rest of the day. :)

When I went into the Roost that afternoon, I noticed we had a surprise guest. 

Don Resseti.

I have never met Don before, (thankfully) so it was fun to chat with him. He was really enjoying his coffee break. 

He didn't mention my flower though.

~Heather

Practical Time Travel 101

Well I went away for a week. Again.
This got me thinking. The normal response when you have to set aside your animal crossing for a few days is usually panic. ("Oh man I bet my hybrid flowers all died." "My turnips are going to be rotten." "I hope Filbert didn't move out!" "I missed the mushroom festival-- AGAIN!") Must this be the case? "No!" I say. The alternative to all of this worrying is plain and simple. Time travel.
I'm hear to tell you, there ain't nothing wrong with a little time travel.
No there isn't.
Let us take a little spin in my TARDIS and I'll explain.

Now for some people, myself included, finding time to play Animal Crossing every day is rather difficult. I fix this problem by time traveling back to the day I last played and picking up from there.
First, find the day you last played on. This is easier said than done most of the time. I like to go into my Wii calender and look for a message that says how much animal crossing I played that day. Then I go looking for the last time that message appears, and hurrah! There is the last day I played.
Next, I log onto Animal crossing, and before I head into the game I talk to Rover and click on "Other things" then "set time/date". Then you simply set the date to one day AFTER you last played. Not the day itself mind you.
To help keep on track with the time travel and not forget where you are if you have to set your town aside for a long time, I like to print out a outlook calender and check off the days that I have played. Simple! Now I'll never get confused, unless I forget to check it off... well... I'd cross that bridge when I come to it.

Unfortunately there are some side effects of time travel. Joan will not sell you any red turnips for a while, and Nook's turnip prices tend to plummet. (Also I think that Phineas the prize man shuns the city. But don't quote me on that.) But hey, which price would you rather pay? Me, I'll go without turnips for a few weeks, I'm happy to have my neighbors and flowers and be weed-free!

~Heather

Shoe fly, don't bother me

Lately, on my customary trips to the city, there has been a hot topic for conservation.

The shoes of residents of Êleduin.

Yeah, you guys need a new hobby. Staring at peoples shoes is starting to get really weird.

~Heather

She likes bubbles (tea)

I love bubble tea. I mean, who doesn't love a drink you can chew?

Anyways, Mallary gave me a craving for bubble tea when she mentioned it the other day.

"Since when have you ever shared bubble tea with me? Huh? You can't just say things like that Mallary and expect it to go unnoticed. I think you should go get me some bubble tea right now. Right? ...Yeah, didn't think so..."

~Heather

Graice

When I made my customary visit to the city today, I had a little surprise.

Gracie graced us with her presence at her shop today.

She then evaluated my style.

I got a passing grade! But she reminded me there was always room for improvement. Thanks Gracie. :I

But then she gave me a %10 discount on everything in the store! Sweeeeeeeet. So I spent way more than I was intending to. Um... What just happened? Did Gracie just...? Nah. 

~Heather

Catch a falling star

Last night was the meteor shower.

It was really lovely and serene.

The last picture inspired me to make a new banner for the blog. I hope you all like it!

~Heather

Vacation

I'm baaaaaaack.

School has been really, really crazy. But now I'm on break and guess where I'm spending my vacation?

That's right! On my sofa! Wheeeeee!

I time traveled back to where I left of in Êleduin. May 2nd. (Anyone confused yet? I know I am.)

We here are again. It's still spring in Êleduin, and the animals and I are chillin'.

Oh and by the way, I am looking fabulous in my new Gracie outfit.  

Alright then, let's get started! :)

~Heather

Fashion Lad Friday: Chapter 3

CHAPTER III

When we last left our heroes they were working on their assignment to keep Gracie the Fashion Diva safe from the unknown evil power that threatens to eliminate everyone’s fashion sense. But protecting Gracie is proving harder than it sounds, when the Diva keeps insulting the heroes fashion knowledge.


“Now, the first thing to know about fashion, are the rules,” said Gracie authoritatively, “Number one, never wear white after Labor Day. Just don’t. Number two, never wear black with navy. Number three, gentlemen’s shoes and belt should always match. Number three, never wear a full length coat with a full length skirt. You’ll look like you walked out of the eighteen nineties! Number four…” Gracie droned on, but Walker and Filbert weren’t listening.

“How long do you think this will take?” whispered Filbert. “At the rate she’s going? Probably till next September!” groaned Walker. By now the sun had risen high in the sky and all of the animals where going about their daily chores. Slowly a few animals made their way over to the town hall plaza. Walker said, “observe everyone carefully Filbert. One of them might be the evil power.” Filbert nodded.

Chevre stopped and talked to Gracie, then Gracie made some loud comment on how her style was; “Like an eight year old”, and Chevre left. Then Curly jogged by and stopped to talk to Gracie. She hated the sweatband he was wearing. He jogged away in a huff. Then Purrl stopped, she got insulted too.

“Geez,” said Filbert, “anyone of these animals could be the evil power. They all have good reason to hate Gracie.” “Your right. But something tells me that no one we’ve seen yet is truly evil,” said Walker.

They stood in the plaza until the sun was just starting to sink into the horizon, and yet nothing happened. Walker was puzzled, if there truly was an evil power bent on destroying people’s fashion sense, why wouldn’t they try to eliminate Gracie? Just as he was thinking this, the Mayor walked out of the town hall and walked over to the trio.

“Well, well, well. If it isn’t Ms. Gracie!” wheezed the Mayor, “I must say I am a fan of your designs young lady!” Gracie just gave him a weak smile. “Oh, and what do we have here? Walker and Filbert! What are you doing here? Helping Ms. Gracie out today are you?” “Yes sir,” said Walker, “We’re fans of her style too. Aren’t we Filbert?” “Oh yeah! Totally.” said Filbert with a touch of sarcasm in his voice. But Walker shot him a warning glance, and Filbert stopped at once. “Well, that’s fine!” cackled the Mayor, “That’s really fine….” The Mayor drifted off into silence and started to stare around the plaza aimlessly. The four animals stood there for a few minutes of awkward silence. The Mayor finally cleared his throat and said, “Well, I better get on home, it’s getting late. You take care now Ms. Gracie! Good night boys!” and he waddled off into the dusk.

“Goodness, I really must go!” said Gracie abruptly, “I’ve spent all the time I care to in this backwater burg!” Filbert rolled his eyes, and Walker quickly opened her car door for her. Gracie slid into the front seat, Walker closed the door to the car, and Gracie put the key in the ignition.

The engine sputtered and died. They all looked nervously at the car, and Gracie tried again, but the card wouldn’t start. “NO!” cried Gracie and Filbert. “Here, let me look under the hood,” said Walker, although he knew nothing about cars.

He had lifted the hood and was looking inside, when a voice called out of the darkness, “You won’t be able to fix that car.” The three animals jumped and looked wildly for the speaker, but all they saw was dark trees. “Who said that!” demanded Gracie, as she got out of her car.

Slowly a form moved out of the darkness, “I did.” “Well,” said Gracie, fear now evident in her voice, “who are you?” “I,” said the figure “am Professor Polyester, Gracie.” “Can you fix my --” Gracie started but never finished, because at that very moment there was a bright flash of purple light, and her voice stopped. Walker dropped the hood of the car, and rushed over to where Gracie was standing. Filbert looked up at Walker his eyes wide, “She’s….PLAID!”

TO BE CONTINUED!

Fashion Lad Friday: Chapter 2

CHAPTER II


We last left our heroes as they were about to get their next assignment.

Walker leaned closer to Brewster to better here what he was about to say. “All right then, your next assignment is to protect the fashion missionary Gracie on her mission for fashion education and improvement for all animals,” said Brewster gravely.

“Gracie!” cried Filbert, “But she’s the biggest snob in the world of fashion!” “I told you it wasn’t going to be easy,” said Brewster. “Why must we protect her? Can’t someone else do it? Why not the police?” asked Walker. “Because, the police don’t know what we know,” said Brewster.

He looked around the Roost to make sure no one was listening, then in a low whisper he said, “We’ve been getting reports that there is a powerful evil force at work. A force bent on destroying people’s fashion sense.” “How diabolical!” squeaked Filbert. “We don’t know where this power is so we are being extra cautious. Gracie is a natural target. So you will protect her.”

Walker looked at Filbert, “What do you say Style Boy?” “I say, even though Gracie is a snob, for the sake of fashion it is our duty to protect her!” said Filbert earnestly. “Very good,” replied Walker, “We’ll leave at once Chief.” Brewster nodded, “Good luck and be careful.”

The two heroes walked out of the Roost, past the still snoozing Blathers, and walked out into the mid-morning sunshine.

“Gracie will be by the town hall,” said Walker. “Alright, let’s go!” said Filbert, with a touch of excitement in his voice. They walked over to the town hall plaza. There was Gracie, she was standing by her car, looking as sarcastic as ever.

“Good morning Gracie!” said Walker cheerfully. Gracie looked at them and said, “Good morning. Is this the fashion disaster club assembled?” Filbert’s blue fur had a pink tinge, “NO! –I mean, uh, we’re fans. Yeah. That’s right! Fans of your wonderful style.”

Gracie looked at them skeptically. “Really?” she asked. “Oh totally!” said Walker, “And we were wondering if we could job shadow you today!” Filbert gave Walker a look that said, you are completely nuts, you know that right?

But Walker stepped on his toe and Filbert snapped out of it, “Oh yeah! We’d love that!” “Job shadowing?” asked Gracie. “You know,” said Walker, “when someone follows you around to learn how to do your job. Job shadowing.” “Oh,” said Gracie, a tad shocked, “Well if you two really want to. I don’t see why not. Who knows, maybe you’ll even learn how to dress without looking like a circus clown.” Filbert’s fur now looked quite red around the edges. “Hooray,” he said through clenched teeth. “Thank you Gracie!” said Walker with false enthusiasm. This is going to be a long day, he thought.

TO BE CONTINUED!
Look for the next chapter in a week! :)

Heritage

Squeeeeeee! I got me a Tsunokakushi!

Just another girl, hidin' meh horns and lovin' it.

This isn't a very good picture of it. But it's very pretty! :)

It reminds me of Star Trek TNG, and Keiko's beautiful wedding hat.

I got a Tam O'Shanter as well in celebration of my Scottish heritage. But I forgot to take a picture of it. :P

I also got a Guard set for my brother for his birthday on the 29th.

Brooker is his favorite character.

Now where'd I put my stick?

I hope he likes it as much as I do! :)

Many thanks to Haley from Minicity.

~Heather

Curiouser and Curiouser

Well over the last few days the animals have been really letting their hair down,

and sometimes even their pants.



O_O! Eyes front Heather!



"Party human"? HAHAHA! I'm using that!

Mallary, I really don't need to know about your private life.

In other news, today was talk-like-a-pirate day!

AAAARRRGGGH!

Oh good heavens. It's a little kooky around these parts.
~Heather

View, Inter

Q and A with Miss Heather.

Interviewer: Hello and thanks for letting me interview you.

Heather: Hi there! It's no prob. Well... I guess that depends on the questions you ask... Huh?

Interviewer: Okaaaay, with that let's begin! So when did you start playing Animal Crossing?

Heather: In the winter of 2007. My best friend introduced me to it.

Interviewer: What is your favorite character?

Heather: K.K. Slider. I would be his girlfriend if he asked me.

Interviewer: Do you have a favorite K.K. song?

Heather: K.K. Technopop. So bubbly!

Interviewer: Who's your favorite neighbor?

Heather: Filbert. Filbert! *shrieks* FILLLLLLLLLLLLLBERRRRRRRRRRT!

Interviewer: Gah! Okay... Well... Um, do you have a least favorite neighbor?

Heather: Truffles. My EYES! She's so ugly! Uh... no offence.

Interviewer: Favorite fruit?

Heather: Strawberries.

Interviewer: No in animal crossing.

Heather: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH. Apples I guess. I like the classic look of them. But peaches are yummy. BUT I love that you can have palm trees, so maybe coconuts... So many choices!

Interviewer: Have you ever caught a Coelacanth?

Heather: No. It alludes me still. Captain Ahab moment!

Interviewer: Have you ever made a perfect town?

Heather: *sigh* Nope. I know... I'm a slacker...

Interviewer: Have you ever wrote an animal crossing Fan Fiction? Or any kind of story about Animal Crossing?

Heather: Oh yes. I am currently writing one called The Adventures of Fashion Lad. I play a lot of games and write almost daily but this is the only one I can write about. Kinda weird...

Interviewer: Do you Wi-Fi a lot?

Heather: Nope. I'd like to do it a lot more, but my Wi-Fi is being stinky right now. So I guess I don't really have much of a choice.

Interviewer: Well that's all the questions I have for you.

Heather: PHEW!

Interviewer: Smart Alec.

Heather: Hee hee hee!

Interviewer: Thank you!

Heather: No thank YOU!

City Friends

Yesterday it was rainy and grey, so I went to the City.
I SAW FILBERT!
FIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLBBBBBBBERRRRRRTTT!

"Filbert in the City"

Create a free slideshow with Picnik!

I ♥ Filbert.
~Heather

Fashion Lad Friday: Chapter 1

A while back I wrote a fan fiction about animal crossing! I posted it on ACC but that was ages ago, so the thread got deleted. So here I am going to start it up again. Every Friday there will be a chapter! Ready? Here goes...

The Adventures of Fashion Lad

An Animal Crossing Fan fiction

by Heather

Prologue:


Once upon a time there was a town, it was like any ordinary town. It had a town hall and a museum and a couple of shops, and all the animals lived there happily. But in this town, there was a secret. In this town there was an animal like no other, an animal with special powers, working to defend the world. They call him Fashion Lad!

CHAPTER I

Walker was sleeping. He was dreaming about cake, and cookies, and pie. He was just about to take a piece of pecan pie from a rainbow colored raccoon when a loud beeping woke him up. His alarm clock continued beeping. Walker reached over and tried hit the snooze button, but then the radio blared on. “Good morning animals! It’s another beautiful day today, and to help you get that day started right we are going to play you one of our favorite songs! K.K. Metal!” The loud music blared from the alarm clock radio, and Walker tried frantically to turn it off. Soon he found the right button and there was silence.

Walker sighed. This morning isn’t getting off to a good start, he thought. He got up, pulled on his favorite 67 shirt, and walked out the door of his house. Breakfast at the roost will make things right, he thought to himself. He walked through the sleepy town, all the animals were still waking up. He walked by Octavian’s house, Octavian was just poking his head out the door. “Good morning,” called Walker. “Humph,” said Octavian and slammed the door. He walked up the museum and Curly jogged by. “Good morning!” called Curly, “Great day for some jazzercise!” “Uh-huh,” replied Walker as Curly trotted off. “No way am I doing jazzercise!” said Walker to himself.

He walked into the museum where Blathers was drifting off. He crept by him and went down the stairs to the roost. The smell of strong coffee perked him up at once. “What will it be?” asked Brewster. “One coffee please,” said Walker, feeling a bit more chipper now. Brewster poured the coffee into a cup and slid it down the counter to Walker. “Drink up.” “Thanks!” Walker started to sip his coffee just then Pelly and Pete walked in. They were talking to each other but stopped when they noticed Walker. Pelly motioned to Pete that she would take a seat over in the corner. Pete walked up to the counter, “Two coffee’s please.” “Coming right up,” said Brewster. He poured out two cups, and Pete picked them up and went to join Pelly. Walker continued to sip his coffee, and Pelly started to giggle in the corner when Walker’s best friend Filbert walked in.

“Morning Filbert!” “Good morning Walker!” piped Filbert, as he sat down at the counter next to him. “What’ll ya have?” asked Brewster. “One coffee please!” “One java coming right up.” “Thanks.” Filbert started to sip his coffee too, just then Brewster leaned over the counter and said, “Walker, Filbert. There’s something we need to discus.” “Oh like what Brewster?” asked Walker. “If it’s about my tab, I’ll promise I will get it to you tomorrow, I’m waiting on the turnips,” said Filbert. “No, no. It’s about your assignment,” Brewster said, in a low whisper. “Oh!” said Filbert, “You mean an assignment for Fashion Lad and his trusty sidekick Style Boy?” “SHHHH! Not so loud!” cried Brewster, “Do you want to blow your cover?” “Sorry.” “What’s the assignment Chief?” asked Walker. Brewster looked nervously at the corner where Pelly and Pete where sitting. Just then Pete said loudly, “Well we better get to work or Tortimer will kill us!” Pelly looked started as she glanced at the clock on the wall, “Mercy! Is that the time?” “Have a good day.” Pete called to the trio at the counter, as he and Pelly walked out of the Roost.

The three animals watched them leave then Brewster said cautiously, “Fashion Lad, I have your assignment. But it won’t be easy.” “I’m in,” said Walker. “What about you Style Boy?” “Count me in too,” said Filbert. “All right then, your assignment is…”

TO BE CONTINUED!
The next installment of The Adventures of Fashion Lad will be coming up next Friday.

Crazy Heather's

I woke up today and Pete had a letter for me!

From Kapp'n? I didn't know he wrote letters...

I do hope it's not a marriage proposal.

How sweet! Now I know Kapp'n will watch over me where ever I go.

Hmmm... creepy, no?

Anywho.

The Neighbors got all shook up about the Flea market.



"Flea Market♥"?



I even let them comb my home for some deals.

Or at least that's what they though...

Welcome to CRRRRRAAAAAAZZZY Heather's cousin Biskit!

~Heather

All Dolled Up

I have a larger house now! Yay! I daren't show you it though. The inside is horrificly mismatched!

I will have another upgrade tomorrow.

I'm pretty much out of cash after that though... good thing tomorrow is Sunday April 25! Heh!

Today was K.K. night of course.

I always dress up for his performances.

He is my all time favorite animal crossing character.

I was giddy when I met him for the first time on the Wii and he was playing encores!

Today I got K.K. Fusion.

I can't wait until next Saturday...

~Heather

Freeeeeeeeee

Yay! I paid off my loan to Tom Nook again!

Why can you do this at the City? Seems odd...

WOO!

I went to The Roost today and guess who I saw there?

Kapp'n! I've never seen him there before, so I was pleasantly surprised! :)

Squeee! I can't wait to see my new house tomorrow!

~Heather

Welcome back

Hello everyone! I've been away for a long time haven't I?

We'll now I'm back! :)

I decided to go back to April 22nd, which is when I last played.

It happens to be Nature day!

And I got a lovely new Globe for my house, from the Mayor.

Then I thought, why play up to today (September 12th)? I want to play it all mixed up! hehe!

So that is what I am doing. Playing April in September!
It's my alternate time-line! ;)

Anyways I am sooooo glad to be back!

~Heather

le ballon lapin jaune

So I went to the city a while back.

I was very happy because Phineas was there!

Well, I really wanted to get a yellow bunny balloon, but of course you can't pick which you get so I just said "bunny balloon".

And I got it! :)

Thank you Phineas!

~Heather