New SorGun

[samima 92]

I like the history in your CJ's.

[colco2121 55]

Oooh, big developments! Looks awfully realistic. What MMP's do you use? I have VIP Rural pack, PPonds, etc. Anyway, looks like New SorGun is evolving.............!

Best,

colco2121

[simlink 1,098]

Liking the looks of that...

[The Avatar 1,089]

Big developments, indeed! I wonder what it will be...

[Charlie_Zane 963]

That's a huge development for New Sorgun! Looks like it dwarfs the surrounding buildings!

[vivapanda 422]

The flora around the building is incredibly detailed! :0

[SimCoug 5,973]

@Samima: Thanks!

@colco2121: Thanks. I always refer people to the list that _marsh_ created. Look at his profile and there should be a link in his signature.

@sim_link: Thank you.

@MamaLuigi: Scroll down for some answers...

@CityMaster: Ahhhh... but New SorGun missed out on this prize - find out more below.

@vivapanda: Thank you! It takes some patience, but I like how it turned out as well. More flora below

Update 14: Mr. Delin’s Dream

Summer 1856

It all started with a cabin…

Nicholas J. Delin led a party of pioneers to the edge of the wilderness in the fall of 1854 with high hopes and big dreams. But Mr. Delin was not an ordinary pioneer. He was rich. And well connected. He could call many US senators and congressmen as his friends.

(US Capitol Building circa 1850)

But Mr. Delin also had ambition. He dreamed of creating a western metropolis rivaling New York City.

(NYC circa 1850)

And he believed he had found the location – at the furthest edge of western expansion in the Oregon territory, in an area folks were calling ‘SorGun’ – named for a little settlement south of his grand dream.

What started as one cabin quickly grew into many.

With Mr. Delin’s financial resources, ships bearing supplies and manpower were a constant presence along the settlements shoreline.

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Food, medicine and tools were arriving on a regular basis.

A storehouse was built to handle all the goods and it became a hub of activity in the fledgling settlement.

The tools were quickly put to use – Mr. Delin began construction on a mammoth structure – the size of which was not seen anywhere north of Portland, OR.

Finally, after months of strenuous labor, Mr. Delin’s construction project was complete…

The steam powered saw mill was larger and more advanced than the saw mill in New SorGun and could cut boards at twice the rate. Of course, with two saw mills operating in the area, lumber prices would drop, and that was welcome news to the inhabitants of the region. But selling boards was only a means to an end for Mr. Delin – He was in the business of selling land and creating an empire. The saw mill was one step in that direction. The tiny settlement had a grand celebration after the mill was completed, and for the first time in over a year, Mr. Delin took a day off…

Hope you enjoyed this update – your comments are always welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Your nature is totally rocking my world. Very nice. Henry the Octopus gives the 8 thumbs up!

:kitty:

[Charlie_Zane 963]

It surely does look like it could rival NYC! Seems to be growing faster than New Sorgun!

[simlink 1,098]

Making huge progress, and a lot of growth! The new settlement looks like it may one day overtake New SorGun in size. As always, great update.

[vivapanda 422]

Again your flora is stunning! Great to see the small village expanding this quickly!

[colco2121 55]

Yes, I have referred to marsh's list and have some great nature scenes. Check out the Show us your nature....... thread! Spectacular anywas, i am speechless!

[The Avatar 1,089]

I'm looking forward to seeing how this all plays out.

As always, great job with the flora. It seems to get better and better with each update.

[Benedict 3,119]

Well done - you're back at number one on BTT.

[Kevenbro 94]

can't wait to see what happens bro!

[samima 92]

Congrats for being #1 on Ben's Top Ten.

I like this CJ more ad more Everyday.

[SimCoug 5,973]

I'm going to try something a little different with replies this week...

and now...

Schulmanator: Your nature is totally rocking my world. Very nice. Henry the Octopus gives the 8 thumbs up!

:kitty:

8 thumbs from Henry! Totally an honor!

City_Master: It surely does look like it could rival NYC! Seems to be growing faster than New Sorgun!

It's amazing what cash and connections in DC can get you...

sim_link: Making huge progress, and a lot of growth! The new settlement looks like it may one day overtake New SorGun in size. As always, great update.

Thanks sim_link! I think a little competition is good for everybody...

vivapanda: Again your flora is stunning! Great to see the small village expanding this quickly!

Thanks for the compliment!

colco2121: Yes, I have referred to marsh's list and have some great nature scenes. Check out the Show us your nature....... thread! Spectacular anywas, i am speechless!

Yes, that was a great nature scene you posted! Besides Marsh's list and all the new VIP/RFR stuff, I don't think I have much to add. I have been creating some of my own MMP's as well - you can check some of them out on my Modding thread over at SimPeg.

MamaLuigi945: I'm looking forward to seeing how this all plays out. As always, great job with the flora. It seems to get better and better with each update.

Thanks! It's amazing what a little practice can do to a skill.

Benedict: Well done - you're back at number one on BTT.

Wow, thanks again for all the comments and feedback everybody.

Kevenbro: can't wait to see what happens bro!

Thanks again bro!

samima: Congrats for being #1 on Ben's Top Ten. I like this CJ more ad more Everyday.

Thanks samima! Hopefully I can keep that trend going.

Hopefully the announcement isn't too cheesy - I was just trying to think of some viewer interaction... let me know what you think, good or bad. Thanks.

[simlink 1,098]

Nice announcement. Right now my idea for a name is Delin, named after the major influence in the region. As lame as it may be, it is a very common practice and it sounds cool too.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Delin's Mill works for me

[Charlie_Zane 963]

If the naming option is still up, I'd like to suggest Rockport.

But Delin sounds great and is very appropriate

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Delinport

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Simhaven

[Fox 1,444]

Stunning last few updates.. as always.

Some great inspiration from your CJ.. Thank you.

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Beautiful. Simply stunning. Your MMP work is beyond outstanding. I really should work on my MMP skills & nature shots.

As for a name, I propose Porthaven. I can see this city turning into a major port in the years to come. Especially with the new logging industry.

[colco2121 55]

How about just Delin. Sounds great to me.

SimCoug: Thanks. I have a town on the south end of the tile that looks great. I hope Delin's settlement will not take over New SorGun! :|

[The Avatar 1,089]

Millville?

How about Portsmouth, Delinburg, Delinton, or Portstead?

[SimCoug 5,973]

Thank you all for the great list of names!

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A quick glance at the Delin settlement as it looked in the summer of 1856...

[simlink 1,098]

My vote has been cast! The settlement is looking good.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Vote has been cast!

[Forthwall 1,118]

Excellent Work man!

[The Avatar 1,089]

Do I get an "I Voted Today" sticker?