You've got to know when to Holldum: Texas' Legacy

Saving Time

2009-07-27T19:21:00.007-05:00

If I could save time in a bottle...So just what in the Nine Hells is going on? This doesn't look like La Fiesta Tech.Last I heard from you, you were spying on me in the shower and claiming to have plans underway for some big update or something. Then you come back and I'm suddenly kicked to the curb. Why do I have a feeling those grand aspirations of yours have fallen through yet again?Hmm...

Spyglass

2009-05-03T00:43:00.004-05:00

. . . Jaws theme begins to play quietly in the background . . .. . . the music begins to swell . . . . . . gaining in volume and instensity . . .. . . until the theme finally crescendos to its climax . . .Gah! What the hell Woman! Can't a man have a little privacy?!You're the only resident in the Hoh House Orrin. I don't think you can get much more private than that.I could swear we had a

Happy Birthday (Hold a Holldum)

2009-01-04T22:47:00.013-05:00

Happy Birthday!A few years ago I got in the habit of making a little something for my birthday. Last year, I posted to the message board I'm on a version of a certain sim-with-delusions-of-overlorddom. This year, I thought I'd go a little bigger... and make it available for everyone. I'd meant to do this a while ago, and my birthday was just the right motivation..."Hot Day-um. Duz that mean

Happy Holidays

2008-12-25T12:25:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidays!clickee for bigger pic 1 (1200)clickee for bigger pic 2 (600)Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Yule, Festive Kwanzaa,Happy Festivus, Jovial Saturnalia, Happy Solstice,and Merry [Insert Holiday of your choice or religion here]The HolldumsAt some point (after the holidays, when my mom isn't bitching about me being on the computer) there will be Holldum holiday pictures here.

Not Forgotten

2008-10-13T22:48:00.007-05:00

Hey babe, I'm a little concerned here.What about hon?The Babe hadn't been around in a while, and I'm like getting a bit concerned about her.What if she's like up and totally forgotten about us? Or, like, found some other game to play? Dude, that would be so bogus.She hasn't forgotten us. Did you forget there have been a couple of expansion packs that have come out?Er... yeah... I like totally

Chapter 34: In Progress

2008-05-28T23:05:00.004-05:00

We Join This Honeymoon Already In ProgressDespite several relaxing days at the Twikkii Beach Hotel, the honeymooners decided to pack up and look for greener pastures, claiming the Hotel had too much of a commercial feel and not the native island aura they were after.That and the lot was lagging like a @*%^#. I figured either the lot was glitched or there were too many NPCs running about. Damn

Chapter 33: A Qwikkii Twikkii Honeymoon

2008-02-06T21:31:00.001-05:00

Now... where was I...Where were we, the last time we visited this disgustingly cute couple? Oh yeah...They were getting ready to be the first Holldum couple to take part in a Bon Voyage honeymoon.So lets tag along and see just what happens on Twikkii Island when I let these two loose.Bibby wishes she could tag along too. Poor kitty.SK and Kasson arrived at the Twikkii Beach Hotel without much

Chapter 32: Time Flies...

2008-01-05T16:03:00.001-05:00

Time Flies...There's been a bit of an overlong delay in following up with these two (and the rest of the Holldums), mostly due to having Bon Voyage (having to figure out which mods needed updated versions, weeding through the vast plethora of CC to try to streamline my downloads folder, etc. etc. etc.) but also because I was distracted by another game or two.So what has been going on with

Chapter 31c: Sleeping in a Star

2007-09-22T17:22:00.000-05:00

Would you like to sleep in a star?"Here's the place Babe! The Starburst Motel!"Welcome to the third half of this chapter, and you're right Kasson. That is a classic Las Simgas landmark. It was the place for the rich and famous to stay, back in its day, though I hear it's fallen on hard times now."It certainly didn't seem that way when we were there. As the manager explained to us, they're now

Chapter 31b: Viva Las Simgas

2007-09-22T16:07:00.000-05:00

Viva Las SimgasSay Cheese everyone! It's time to move on to the second half of the chapter."Um... how does this thing work again?"Sorry Lisa, the CapEEtain is a tad too engrossed in her date to offer any advice.Where were we now..."I believe I was showing Texas and everyone our wedding pictures."Oh yes, that's right. Carry on... so... you're at the altar, er arch at the First Spanglestolic

Chapter 31: In the House of the Spangled One

2007-09-22T14:08:00.001-05:00

In the House of the Spangled One*thump* *stumble* *whump*"Now jes who'd be a futzing around on tha front porch at this time o night?""I see....Kasson Byron Holldum! I was a wonderin when ya'd done be showin yer face around her ag'in.""An jes what are ya doin wit Miz Keth there?""Well... um... there's like this tradition where the dude carries his babe across the threshold and... ah... Mom-babe

Chapter 30d: Strangetown Stories

2007-08-30T21:11:00.000-05:00

Strangetown Stories, Part 4...to someone who's just strange.Hopefully everyone knows Jean Rene by now. It not, page back to Salina's wedding or over to Orrin's modeling session and you'll get to experience him in his full bad accent glory. *grin* I thought we'd spend a little time with Jean Rene and his faithful hound Miss Cleo before wrapping this chapter up.Originally I'd intended Shelby to

Chapter 30c: Strangetown Stories

2007-08-30T20:58:00.000-05:00

Strangetown Stories, Part 3We're back Texas. You and Waylon enjoy the hot tub?"Hey Keth. Yup, me 'n Waylon shure did. Didja ya know what ya kin in do in them ja-koozies?"Yeah, I think we're well aware of what goes in a hot tub Texas."I ne'er woulda figgered mah sweetie ta be up fer hijinks like that, but once he'd bin a soakin a while an got limmered up he got these here notions an..."Er,

Chapter 30b: Strangetown Stories

2007-08-30T20:49:00.000-05:00

Strangetown Stories, Part 2Hey Texas, how's it going? I see you just got back from work. I thought I'd pop in here between families to see how you were recovering from the wedding."Whell I hain't supposed ta be recoverin. I'm supposered ta be kickin it inta high gear so I kin git the wedding of mah id... mah second boy chile a goin', but I hain't seen hide ner hair a him."Kasson's not here?

Chapter 30: Strangetown Stories

2007-08-30T20:22:00.000-05:00

Strangetown StoriesHey Kasson! Moved on to surfing the want ads for houses? Wasn't Salina's realtor able to help?"Oh hey Babe. Well it's like this ya see. Lina's realtor, while real cool, was if anything too much help. She had all sorts to houses and stuff for me to look at and places ta go to. When I started looking I thought I like knew what I wanted in a house, but after looking at the

A Note from Bibby

2007-08-29T09:19:00.000-05:00

Bibby would like to let everyone know that an update is in the works and will hopefully be posted in the next day or two.*That or she just wants a Greenie. Damn addict.* Assuming Circe Beaker gets her act together and cooperates with me here. $*%@#.What? Were y'all expecting something here? Patience folks, please. I promise, you'll get more of Orrin in his leather pants shortly. *grin**ring ring

Chapter 29: After the Honeymoon

2007-08-06T22:30:00.001-05:00

Idle Time and After the HoneymoonNow, while all that barely controlled chaos was going on over at the Holldum estate, what do you think the groom was up to? Was he just standing around, waiting for that fateful day to arrive?Not hardly. Cirrus is not the sort of knowledge sim to just sit around and skill all day. He's known what he wanted to do with his life for a long time, even when whom he

Chapter 28d: Salina's Wedding, Act III

2007-07-15T20:48:00.000-05:00

Act III: The ReceptionWith the vows said and with the... other events... of the last chapter now behind us, it's time for Salina's wedding to slide into full gear as the reception gets under way.The first order of business was, of course, eating. It's one of the three key things people do at the reception, after all.Salina caught a bit of cake with Texas and Waylon...While the lobster off Bertha

Chapter 28c: Salina's Wedding, Act II

2007-07-12T20:18:00.001-05:00

Act II: Vows and Rings"C'mon ever'body. Git yerself set down a'fore I have ta done start pickin seats fer ya. We cain't git this here cer-ee-moanee unnerway lessin y'all are settin down. Thor! You let one-a yer elders or one-a the ladies sit there. Yer young legs kin handle standin in the back. Don' make me tell yer mama Circe 'bout how I done caught you tryin ta sneak out wif my granchile

Chapter 28b: Salina's Wedding, Act I

2007-07-11T01:50:00.002-05:00

Salina's Wedding, Act INight has fallen and that fateful time draws nearer. The guests are starting to show up for an intimate little ceremony for good friends and family.Now if someone would just create a mod where the guests bring wedding gifts, we'd have it made.Now that everyone's here (and getting thoroughly liquored up. Open bar! Woo! Er...) Salina's put on her last touches and is ready

Chapter 28: Pre-Wedding Chaos

2007-07-09T01:05:00.002-05:00

Pre-Wedding ChaosSomebody is still a little T'ed off at me over his cheese-free Time Out. I tried to explain to him that I honestly forgot to put the light in there, but he's not buying it. (I forget to install lights in my sim houses all the time, which is embarrassing because lights were part of my job when I was an electrician's assistant during college)So we'll just leave him to pout and

Chapter 27: A Night of Firsts

2007-06-30T18:45:00.002-05:00

A Night of FirstsFor those of you interested in what our cheese-addicted wanna-be has been up to... well...He pushed my wrong button and is taking a time out right now. (I warned him)So let's see who else is up to what.Heya Kasson. Whatcha up to?"Oh, hey Babe. I'm just like lookin through some brochures here."I can see. That's a lot of reading material. Good thing for you it's mostly pictures."

Chapter 26: On the Home Front

2007-06-07T17:26:00.000-05:00

On the Home FrontSo while Salina has been bustling around trying to put a wedding together, what else has been going on in the Holldum household?But before we check out what's going on there, let me add that I think I may have figured out a way to head off Orrin's cheese-induced pudge before it happens.Seeing as how he acts like I'm sending him to face the executioner every time I point him

Chapter 25: Picking Up

2007-06-05T23:03:00.000-05:00

Picking Up...When we last left the Holldum Estate quite a while ago, back when all my sims were still talking to me (we won't go into that here)...I realized I really need to rebuild... maybe... somedaySalina had graduated, moved home, and was attempting to juggle her desire for a career with Texas' desire for more grandchildren...The teen population of Strangetown was far too small for Omaha's

Interlude

2007-05-02T00:07:00.000-05:00

InterludeThe Holldums are currently taking short break and enjoying the Seasons while my attentions are busy elsewhere. Never fear, the Holldum drama will be returning soon.Curious as to what's drawn my attention away? You're welcome to take a look over here and see...

Chapter 24: SK Grills Cleveland

2007-04-16T21:52:00.000-05:00

SK Grills Cleveland"It was nice of you to accept my invitation to dinner Cleveland. Keth wasn't sure you would, after the whole blow up during the headmaster's visit.""Well, I was glad for the chance to get out of the house. It's going to be a while before things get back to normal there. All the crying and sobbing. And that's just from Father.""I'm sorry to hear that.""And just to let you know,

Chapter 23d: Aftermath

2007-04-03T23:12:00.000-05:00

AftermathAh, the last load screen featuring Cleveland's now ex-wife Shelby. Shall we go and see how they're coping with the heartbreak of divorce?The youngest ones are always the deepest hurt. Poor Treynor can't even eat his burned muffin, he's so traumatized. As a toddler he'd witnessed his mother flirting with coworkers, but that doesn't seem to matter now.Omaha was losing it even before

Chapter 23c: Not Your Ordinary Tour

2007-04-03T23:07:00.000-05:00

Not Your Ordinary TourEveryone cooled down? Good, because things are going to heat back up.Why?Because what Shelby wants, Shelby tries her hardest to get. What does Shelby want? Wealth and Status, something the Holldums aren't overly concerned about.So needless to say, certain family members have taken a bit of umbrage at the methods Shelby's been using. Cleveland didn't believe them when they

Chapter 23b: Thank You for Calling

2007-04-02T20:38:00.000-05:00

"Thank you for calling the SSSS"Salina wasn't having much luck finding an ad for the athletic career on the computer, so I sent her out to check out the want ads in the paper. While she was picking up the paper, there was suddenly this loud BANG and the trash can tipped over. As I zoomed in to see WTF happened, Felicia came trotting out of the can and proceeded to start playing in the trash.

Chapter 23: Salina's Homecoming

2007-04-02T20:25:00.000-05:00

Salina's HomecomingWe return now to the Holldum Homestead, where Salina has finally made it home.I warned you guys about the shirt last chapter. I'm serious. It matches her hair."Salina chile, is that you?""Hi Mamma. It's so good ta be back home finally.""It's good ta see ya agin sweetie. I'm sure yer in an all fired hurry ta git settled back inta yer room, but I done got jes one question fer ya

Chapter 22c: Post Graduation

2007-03-30T01:43:00.000-05:00

The Post Graduation Follow UpRather than move back to the vast Retrorocket compound (which is overflowing with science equipment, alien artifacts, and baby junk) Euphemia bought herself a modern little starter with a trendy country club lane address in the Strangetown Urban Complex. Just the place for an aspiring actress.After calling Vasyl to tell him all about her new place, Phemey sat down to

Chatper 22b: Graduation Day, part II

2007-03-30T01:38:00.000-05:00

Graduation Day, part IIWell, it's time for the second round of parties. As you can tell, Cirrus' is already starting off hopping... not.Okay, it got a little better as the night wore on.And finally did top out at a "good time", mostly due to Orrin's grilled cheese sandwiches. That and there were plenty of people doing the crazy dance for the others to laugh at.Dang it, hit the screen capture

Chapter 22: Graduation Day

2007-03-30T01:17:00.000-05:00

Graduation DayIt's that time of year finally. Finals are over and graduation parties are springing up all over. Cham Annya Hoh is no exception with 3 members graduating this year. So come along and let's watch Euphemia, Cirrus, and Salina make the transition back into the Real World.The gang decided they wanted to add a little something or two to Hoh House before they left. Maybe it'll become

Chapter 21: Omaha Talks

2007-03-19T22:03:00.000-05:00

Omaha TalksThis is a bit of a surprise chapter. I had these pictures already taken when I wrote up the last chapter, but figured I'd wait a few days before I wrote them up. However, Omaha was dang persistent about getting her chapter up. So let's go chat her up and see what she has to say.Hey Omaha. Mind if we bend your ear a moment?Omaha?*clear throat*Excuse, um Omaha? Sim-Deity asking a

Chapter 20b: Cement Mixer Mishaps

2007-03-17T20:44:00.000-05:00

Cement Mixer MishapsHeya Treynor. Yes, I'm finally going to get around to wrapping up our little dangling ends from last week. I know, I know... it's been frustrating having to wait this long for resolution. But you have to ask yourself... am I actually going to resolve anything?Oh, and Nanny Sophie will be up in a couple minutes to change that nappy.Last chapter, graduation finally arrived for

Chapter 20: Cleveland Talks

2007-03-17T20:13:00.000-05:00

Cleveland TalksSo Cleveland, we haven't heard from you much of late. You've been terribly quiet. Before we launch full-bore into following up the last chapter, how about a little insight into what's been up for you?"Just trying to adjust to life as a vampire. Even without the blood drinking and night stalking, it tends to cause you to rethink your philosophy of life. Once you come to grasp

Chapter 19b: That Call

2007-03-11T20:26:00.000-05:00

That CallWhile things have been going on at La Fiesta Tech, life has continued here in Strangetown. In fact, I'm jumping ahead a bit for this next part, but I'll come back later and catch you all up on Omaha's first few teenage years.As you can tell, though, she's a typical Holldum (inappropriate conversations and all) This Jill Smith's teen birthday. Omaha is chatting up Marie Curious, the

Chapter 19: Finals

2007-03-11T20:09:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Seasons... and FinalsSo Seasons is here now and, along with changing all my camera settings back to the defaults, it's brought a whole new set of variables into the lives of Texas and her gang.It's also led me to believe I have the most... unique... sims ever. Even the animals are into handcuffs. *chuckles*But lets head over first to La Fiesta Tech, as fall semester slides into spring

Chapter 18b: MBiBs Bearing Gifts

2007-03-03T20:48:00.000-05:00

MBiBs Bearing GiftsThe first half of Chapter 18 found Orrin being visited by several men in dark suits and very dark glasses, who arrived in a black SUV. Let's rejoin them and see what the second half brings, shall we?"Hey Cirrus, what's this all about?""I don't know Euphemia. It seems like Orrin may have finally gotten in some deep $%&# with all his raving about world conquest.""I wonder where

Chapter 18: Unannounced Visitors

2007-03-03T20:34:00.000-05:00

Unannounced VisitorsSeasons is here now, so there may be a slight delay on the chapters as I mess around with the new EP. But in the meanwhile, please sit back and enjoy your in-blog episode: Chapter 18 - Unannounced VisitorsWhen we left the Hoh house last chapter, Orrin had just arrived at his new home. Luckily he'd stopped bitching about it by the time everyone came out to greet him."It's

Chapter 17: Annex

2007-02-24T18:41:00.000-05:00

Chapter 17 AnnexHi! If you've reached the Holldums from a link on Jenn's awesome page (http://jennthesimmergirl.com) you've landed right in the middle of a chapter =) If you'd like to follow Texas' story right from the very beginning, you might want to jump over to my Table of Contents page (a.k.a Knowing When to Holldum) in order to hook up with Chapter 1: Texas Twosome. You can also access it

Chapter 17: Out of the Dorms

2007-02-24T18:31:00.000-05:00

Chapter 17: Out of the DormsWe return to La Fiesta Tech to see Orrin finish out his freshman year and head off to Hoh House. It was boring, but I thought we needed to at least touch base during this time."I am not boring!"Face it Orrin, you were boring. But you'll get better once you move. In fact, this pic is even jumping the gun a bit. Orrin's waiting for his ride to Hoh House. I figured

Holldum Interview

2007-02-16T01:09:00.000-05:00

Grill the Holldums** The Grill of the Golden West restaurant may be closed, but there is plenty of activity inside. Cleveland and Kasson are rearranging chairs, booths, and tables while Texas supervises. Omaha is talking animatedly on the phone with some boy. After a few minutes the door opens and the Cham Annya Hoh members appear; Salina, Cirrus, Euphemia, and Orrin walk in and greet the rest

GotGW Tour

2007-02-14T01:23:00.000-05:00

The Grill of the Golden WestI've got a special treat for you today folks. After a lot of cajoling and wheedling (and a few well place inappropriate photos of higher-ups) I was able to land an exclusive tour of the Yummy Channel's latest prototype restaurant. They've given simlebrity chef Texas Holldum her own chain of restaurants. And we get a sneak peek at Prototype 1Ack, I'd better be

Chapter 16c: A Grim Visit

2007-02-10T19:55:00.000-05:00

When the Catcher comes to take my soulHe's going to have to fight me first-- Oingo BoingoLast chapter was pretty eventful at Cham Annya Hoh. I mean, we knew Euclid was a little off and kinda creepy and all, but who knew he had it in him to do that to poor Cirrus. What's Salina going to... oh let's just head over to the house and find out what's next."Mauuuerr?"What? Oh, no Euclid hasn't stopped

Chatper 16b: Part Deux

2007-02-07T03:13:00.000-05:00

Chapter 16, part deuxThe course of true love never runs smooth they say, and the denizens of Strangetown certainly know this as well as any. Even now, on the campus of La Fiesta Tech, a twisted double love triangle is forming.As for Strangetown Keth, she has her own issues. But that's another episode."I still cain't believe you'd bin foolin' around with Phemey while we wuz still hengaged. Did

Chapter 16: Freshman Fumbling

2007-02-05T21:05:00.000-05:00

Freshman FumblingAnd this, loyal readers, is what the littlest overlord turned into when he went to college. *sigh* He reminds me of his father. The human one that is, not the alien one. Gods know what his alien parent was like in college. Hopefully not as geeky as Waylon was during his time in the dorms.At least Orrin's not wearing socks with his sandals. Or bowling shoes. Waylon had bowling

Chapter 15: The Die Rolls

2007-01-28T21:56:00.000-05:00

Orrin goes to college.Omaha grows up.Ah, the little ones grow up so fast, don't they? Here it is, already time for Omaha to jump into teenhood and Orrin to head off for college.Cute picture, huh?Now, in most families, the minute you were done taking all the 'nice' pictures and put away the camera, the kids would start beating up on each other (or was that only in my family?) Not so these two.

Chapter 14: Orrin's Chapter

2007-01-27T14:20:00.000-05:00

Finally it's here: Orrin's ChapterMaybe he'll quit whining about it now."Well it's about time you got back to me."Still having that acne problem, eh Orry. I see you and Texas have been working off all that lobster your father keeps fixing."Not only do you make me wait forever for my chapter, but you continue to mock me with that diminutive."Don't get your panties in a bunch. I'm here now to

Chapter 13: a.k.a. Ch. (12 + 1)

2007-01-26T20:14:00.000-05:00

Chapter 12 plus 4*(0.25) Yes, there is no 13.In our brief swing through chapter 12, a few important things came about. . . "Howdy Miz Bus Dwiver Ladee.""So you're going to SSSS now too?""Yeah. Mama had da hedmastah over yesdewday in her undies an' got me acktheped.""Well, that's one way to get in I guess. But those headmasters. . . " *shudder*"I don't wike these uneefoams. They're itchy an' I

Chapter 12: The Plot Thicks

2007-01-23T01:13:00.000-05:00

Get out your swampers.Things are starting to get deep.When we left the Holldum Estate, Cleveland was discovering that his marriage was not all he’d dreamed it to be.Omaha was enjoying finally being a child (as well as enjoying her mother’s chihuahua Felicia)What a face!And Kasson was getting up close and personal with Mr. Washie.I’m surprised no one voiced concern, considering that appliances in

Ch 11b: Send Me an Angel - 12" Remix

2007-01-14T16:34:00.000-05:00

Send Me an Angel (12" Remix)Orry, I see you managed to make it back without getting caught by your parents or by the curfew police."For an evil overlord such as myself, it was simple. And must you invade my privacy to torment me with that diminutive?"Well, normally I'd let you do your business in peace, but I got forwarded this security tape from earlier in the evening...Care to explain to me

Chapter 11: Send Me an Angel

2007-01-14T15:55:00.000-05:00

Send Me an AngelHello! Hey, I finally found my newspaper. I guess the paper girl just missed me for a couple days. Although Xavier the made swore he saw someone stop by and pick it up. Anyhoo. Now if I could just get a little privacy to catch up on 'Get Fuzzy'... heh... that Bucky.Oh, but I bet you're hear the latest drama in the Holldum Saga."Meeeeoooowwww!"I know, Bibby, but drama just

Glossary

2007-01-14T15:09:00.000-05:00

Since Texas' story is starting to get a little on the big side, I thought I'd gather up some useful and/or reoccurring terms and acronyms. That way if you encounter something you don't recall, you can check here first. If I'm missing something, or there's something you think I should add, let me know and I'll pop it in here.CAHSee Cham Annya Hoh.Cham Annya

Chapter 10: No no drama

2007-01-07T18:59:00.000-05:00

No No Drama. You don't want no Drama.You know, all the drama last chapter is enough to drive a girl to drink. You really don't want to see the Cham Annya Hoh house back on campus right now. Things are ugly there. Life's a little better back at the Holldum estate. Cleveland and Shelby just got back from their honeymoon, and Texas and Waylon are, well, doing it like bunnies every time I turn around

Chapter 9: A Holldum Wedding

2006-12-31T20:05:00.000-05:00

"Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing..."-- Chris IsaakWell you're just looking pleased as punch, aren't you Texas?"Damn Straight! We're all areddy to git this here weddin' on the road!"Actually, it's in the garage, so it's not really on the road. But I get your point. Let's get things underway.So Texas, what's the bridegroom been up to today, while the rest of us were getting the garage spiffed up?"Oh, I

Chapter 8: Let Me Sum Up

2006-12-30T17:24:00.005-05:00

Let me explain...No there is too much. Let me sum up.Oh, hello. I guess you're wondering where Texas and the rest of the Holldums have been the past few months. Well, like I told Texas in the last chapter, I'd get to the next installment when Oblivion willed it -- Oblivion being the Elder Scrolls game, Oblivion. I was a TES addict since Arena came out and, as I predicted, I was glued to Oblivion

Ch 7: The Boys are Back in Town

2006-03-15T22:45:00.003-05:00

The Boys are Back in TownWell, Open for Business is here, and I'm busy stumbling and fumbling my way through entrepreneurship. Before I began putting cosmetics into the hands of the unskilled though, I did manage to get the next chapter in the Holldum Saga shot (getting it written was another story). Oh, and you know the drill -- pics pop to bigger versions in a new window when clicked.So,

Chapter 6d: Carla without a K

2006-02-16T23:11:00.003-05:00

Carla without a KWhen we left our lovelorn heir last chapter, his dear sister was telling him that she could set him up with her friend Carla. Figuring that any friend of Salina's couldn't be too bad, I gave her the go ahead to invite her over.Besides, after Jane's FBP last chapter, what more could go wrong?And as always, the thumbnail pics pop to larger imagesEr, maybe we shouldn't have been

Chapter 6c: Three Dates...

2006-02-12T14:20:00.005-05:00

3 Dates for Brother ClevelandAh, the 3 divas of Strangetown. I caught these three plotting away behind the bar, no doubt trying to figure out how to divvy up the dateable population of Strangetown. They'll be able to do it too, since 3 is a magic number (at least, that's what Schoolhouse Rock taught us) What, you don't believe that "3" has that sort of power? Haven't you ever noticed how things

Chapter 6b: More College

2006-01-24T02:26:00.002-05:00

I caught Kasson browsing through the "Houses for Rent" ads in the Fiesta Tech Free Press just before he ran off to his sophomore final. Let's if he found any ads to his liking. Oh and clicking on the pics should pop larger versions."Kasson, where are we?""Bro! Do ya like it? It's our new digs man! We've so got ourselves our own place now!""Why do I feel there is some ulterior motive for this

Chapter 6a: Dorm Life

2006-01-24T00:10:00.003-05:00

Freshman orientation is over and it's time for Cleveland and Kasson to knuckle down with their textbooks. Let's take a look and see how college life is treating them... clicking on the pics should pop larger versions.When we last left our intrepid adventurers... er... sorry, wrong genre. When we last left our intrepid Holldums, Cleveland had just discovered that even at college he could not

Chapter 5: Tail-end Teenhood

2005-11-07T22:35:00.001-05:00

Tail-End TeenhoodBut first, an explanation for the tardiness of this chapter.I had fully intended to have a chapter or three out well before this time, but you can see in the picture above just some of the factors preventing that from happening. About halfway through October I took time off to go visit my folks back in Iowa. I don't get home very often, and when I do I usually fly so I can't take

Chapter 4: Turbulent Teenhood

2005-10-08T23:40:00.003-05:00

The Turbulent Teenhood of Cleveland A. HolldumWelcome to the random chaos known as Chapter 4 of Texas Holldum's Family Legacy.I decided to start things off with a "nice" family portrait, even though one of the members wasn't even born at the time this chapter starts. Anyone with kids knows how hard it is to get 'em to behave for a family photo (or was it just me and my siblings that were like

Chapter 3: Heir and a Clone...

2005-09-23T22:35:00.001-05:00

Heir and a Clone... er... SpareBefore you ask no, this isn’t Cleveland, the current Holldum heir. This is little Orrin, the youngest Holldum. He wasn’t even a twinkle in Waylon’s eye when I snapped these pics, but I wanted to toss him out here to show off the adorable little toddler hats that are in NightlifeBut lets hop back in sim-time a few days, to when Cleveland was the toddler hogging the

Chapter 2: Green Babies...

2005-09-19T22:35:00.002-05:00

Green Babies, Noodlesoothers, and Nannies!When we last left our happy couple over in Chapter 1, they were basking in the glow of post matrimonial WooHoo. Now that we're in Chapter 2, let's drop the walls and see what they're up to now..."And, to reflect my new marital status, a new hairstyle. And perhaps some facial growth to lend an air of maturity as well."Just pull the hair out of your eyes so

Chapter 1: Texas Twosome

2005-09-19T12:11:00.000-05:00

Pre-forward: If you're new to the Holldums or would like a listing of all the Holldum chapters, check out the Getting Started post for a table of contents and other related goodies. And don't let the first two or three (or six) chapters fool you; I was still learning my way around this blog thing then. Like any good book, things get better as the chapters roll on. *grin* Oh, and quite a number of

Getting Started

2005-09-18T22:27:00.002-05:00

Getting Started:Knowing Where to Holldum Come see Strangetown in a whole new way as we follow Texas Holldum and the rest of her brood through all the drama and hijinks of what might someday be a 10 generation legacy (we'll take it as far as the drama will let us go).Since this is the first post listed in the archive, I figured it might be nice to add a link to all the chapters and add-ons (