Mike's Showcase!

[Godzillaman 21]

OOO you teased me again

[Amerikaner 42]

wow that is a lovely teaser you have there...i wouldnt mind unpacking and spending the day there lol...cant wait to see what happens with this new " HUGE" update

[beebs 129]

Ooh, mikey, nice! Is that a church in the top right?

[Zelgadis 638]

Nice teaser. The beaches look good. Looking forward to the rest of it.

ISF

[Mikeaut1 261]

beebs - Yes, that's a church.

Thanks for whoever took away my MOTM_Inbox post.

Anyway, I'll do the update on the next page, any more comments (especially from lurkers...) would be appreciated!!

[cowcorn 11]

Anyway, I'll do the update on the next page, any more comments (especially from lurkers...) would be appreciated!!.quote>

Oh you comment junky!!! Let me ease your insatiable need...

It's been awhile since I've commented here (I have been in lurking mode for a few months...). Your still an extraordinary builder. A funny thing is that when I was gowing down the previous pages I saw you ask where to put the airport. When I saw on the region view where you put it I was surprised to see it was the exact spot I tought would be great.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Cowcorn - Thanks for giving into my obsessive behavior. Hope to see you around more often! And it looks like we think alike too in the placement of the airport.

Here is a little region view of Longmeadow. Notice all that northern development, that's Forest County! Ponderosa is on the western coast there, north.

Just 2 comments away to page 16!! 

[manman99 2]

Its an awesome CJ!! Something to always look back on maybe for inspiration!

manman99

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One more comment.

[Mikeaut1 261]

The City of Ponderosa Welcomes You!

Located west of the Highway 106 on the glorious Atlantic Ocean, the small city of Ponderosa is one of Longmeadow's most loved cities. With a beautiful downtown and spacious suburban living, Ponderosa acts as a getaway destination within the country. There are great places to shop, eat and hang out in this small city. Come by Aspenwall Beach for a swim as well!

Downtown

There is a picture of downtown Ponderosa. St. Anthony's Parish dominates the downtown skyline. Great places to work and eat, nice fine dining!!

The Ponderosa Inn

Staying in Ponderosa? Come get a deluxe suite in the historic Ponderosa Inn. Many rooms are available for an affordable price! The historic building was built in 1856, and remains there until this day. It is a major building in downtown Ponderosa.

Ponderosa Courthouse

Located on Valley Avenue, the Ponderosa Courthouse has been around since 1868 and is elaborately designed. Since Ponderosa is the seat of court in Forest County, this building is very important.

St. Anthony's Parish

Ponderosa's St. Anthony's Parish is by far the most recognizable landmark in the city. The church is beautiful with its elaborate architecture and stain-glass windows. The steeple is the highest point in the city, and can be seen for miles down the stretch of Highway 106.

Sunday Mass Hours:

1.  8:30-9:45

2.  10:00-11:45

Other Landmarks

Lots of industry and rail!

Beautiful parkspace in Ponderosa's busy downtown. Beautiful area, a must visit!!

Other Landmarks

Ponderosa Library

Beauratic Center

Aspenwall Business Park

The Dunn Building

Ponderosa Mall and Shopping Center

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS!!!

HOPE YOU ENJOY!!

[Amerikaner 42]

wow mike its looking so good as usual the ponderosa looks very nice and formal...thats where i wan to stay lol i really love that neighborhood you build there looks very peaceful and nice cant wait to see more my friend

[jacqulina 162]

wow mike this is very beautifull work my friend,very pretty parks and gardens,beautifull church,excellent suburbs,all in all awesome work and pics

[BlondeTwiggy 43]

Wonderful city!! It inspires me just to look at it lol. I like the different spots you highlighted, especially the church and park, it's very pretty! The inn is a beautiful building as well. Great work Mike, I loved it!!

[Godzillaman 21]

Great town this will always be a very good CJ unless you randomly start sucking

[beebs 129]

Woah, massive update Mikey! Loving Ponderosa!

[Interchange 0]

May Sim City be with you.

[ilikehotdogsalot 308]

wow mike, just amazing! what a great small city you've done, it looks fantastic! every picture is great!

[thatmonkeysim 8]

It almost looks like SF! Wow... and the people are probably more crazy about the environment.... there isnt any development near the water! lol...

I want a beach front home

anyway... it seems like i missed the other page

I like the way you set up your train system and having the Industry in the middle of it! You know how they need it

I love the way the church seems to take over the skyline... it takes me back to the middle of the US to most places in Europe till recently... and fine dining! It has it all! lol

I love it how you give a backround on almost every building and landmark! It makes it alot more personal... and I wonder where you got that from

btw Ill buy a room at the Inn! lol

keep up the good work!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Looks like a great small town!

[Zelgadis 638]

Very nice. Your use of the building styles is right on the money. Lotsa old stuff with new, modern things mixed in. Reminds me of Covington.

ISF

[MadTV_Freak 0]

ok, i really dont understand how u get those buildings to look so beautiful, i mean, its just wonderful, im at a loss of words... all i can say is...

Keep up the EXCELLENT work!

[penguin007 27]

Great update here again Mikeat1. Personally I like the hi tech area best. suburbs great as always

Will

[cowcorn 11]

Great building features. I liked the Inn. What lot is it? Keep building! I should get more regular...

[Mikeaut1 261]

This update will be all about the suburbs of Ponderosa and what they offer!

As you can see, building style remains quite the same throughout the suburbs, as many of the homes were designed by the same designer. Also, notice how the city is shaped along the coast with sprawl from side to side! It's still very sparse in Ponderosa!

Rural Hospital - Ponderosa

Rural Hospital is the "general hospital" in Ponderosa. The hospital is quite large, and located across the street from Ponderosa High and Quigley Elementary School. Rural can handle a good number of patients at a time.

Hotel Area of Ponderosa

Here is the hotel area of Ponderosa. Travelers along Highway 106 utilize this lodging area while driving up and down Longmeadow Peninsula. Hotels include Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, and Hampton Inn.

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Thanks for all the comments guys, it is REALLY appreciated!!

Amerikaner - Thanks! Glad you like this little community. Hope to see you soon!

jacqulina - Thanks, Jacky!!

BlondeTwiggy - Wow, thanks! I'm glad it inspires you, haha. Hope to see you soon!

Godzillaman - Haha, I hope I don't. Thanks!

beebs - Thanks Beebsy!

Interchange - And with you, my child.

ilikehotdogsalot - Thanks!!! I like that comment coming from you!

thatmonkeysim - Ohh!!!! A huge post!! Are you pulling a Yuna on me? Thanks a lot for all your words, and yes I have to agree that Ponderosa is one of those more older cities with the steeple capturing the view. I didn't get the personal background on every building from you, but nice try. I've been doing it in all my CJs, even before Wood County. And the cost of your room is $440 a night. Didn't say staying overnight in the city is cheap!!

Schulmanator - Thanks!!

zelgadis - Haha, thanks for the comment! Glad you like my use of CC!

MadTV_Freak - Why thank you Martino!!

penguin007 - Thanks, glad you like that industrial area!!

cowcorn - Thanks!!! That lot is definitely by Simgoober. So is Rural Hospital too. The "inn" is here, the Mitchell Building!!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

A pleasant green subdivision. Perfect place to settle down and enjoy life!

[SimRabbit 48]

Excelllent shots, i like the suburban houses,

[robbieboro 0]

in your first page of this cj what sea walls are you using and how did you get your coast streight and perfectly flat!! this is a awsome cj keep up the good work!!

[AceofSpades 1]

Wow! This city looks great man! I love it the trees and the detail and stuff keep it up.

[SpecialEddie 3]

You never cease to impress Mike. As an ST lurker back in 05 I remember looking at your Cabel Bay CJ (wow, that was almost 2 years ago), and thinking to myself--$*%&$%$!!!! Your CJ's have always been consistent in quality and is what keeps me coming back to see your cities these couple of years.

[Voulpiotis 4]

Yes! Perfect! I love that beach!