Thistlewood

[Cjah 15]

Not bad.....This C.J. is really good!

I can't wait for whats to come....

[dhoppeii 12]

Great Update...I don't think it will be a tri-city area for long...

 

And hey, Congrats on Page 7!!!

[swessel44 0]

I like the look of your small towns! but how come you don't have any trees in your city?

[SC4 meister 7]

wow great update Looking good, not to sure if I like having a buisness partner, but if it meas I get that house I don't mind.  Keep it up!

[kingofsimcity 5,739]

Awesome Update!!! I love your storytelling. This is on my top 5 CJ list...

[RadioheadFan 1]

Thanks so much all! There'll be no census update until tomorrow because I'm writing this from a laptop in a little dinky town in Northern Ontario, far away from my computer. I'll have the request update and census at the same time, but the census takes a really long time to prepare because I have to manually count up all the residents and jobs in each town. The request update won't take that long though. Thanks for your support, and there haven't been as many comments as normal lately, so if you're reading and not commenting, please do!

RHF

[dhoppeii 12]

You know RHF, I wonder if that might not be an idea for the modders out there.  Create a query that will give you that census info for the entire region?  I don't know much about programming, but it would imagine it could be done.

[MallowTheCloud 41]

First of all, I'm just letting you know I'm still here. Though I haven't posted, I have been reading. And as always, I love the storytelling. Great job!

Secondly, the Region Census program might be able to assist you in your census. It's a great program, and can be found here . Good luck!

[RadioheadFan 1]

Alright, it's mini-update time! Specifically, the census for this week and the requests I've gotten over the past week. But first, some exciting news!

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Alright, although there's been less comments as of late, this CJ is nearing the 200 post mark and the 5000 view mark! We're at 188 posts and almost 4300 views, so it won't be long until we reach both these goals! Let's try to reach it by...Saturday. I'll update as much as I can and I hope you guys will comment as much as you can so we can reach 200/5000 ASAP! I want to take this time to thank everybody who has ever commented on this CJ, I seriously couldn't have done it without you! And for those of you who have stuck with me since the very beginning, I thank you especially. Without you, this CJ would've been dead a while ago for sure. So, let's get to the census!

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Northeast Thistlewood-All Settlements

Population: 2030

Commericial Jobs: 285

Agricultural Jobs: 359

Industrial Jobs: 240

Northeast Thistlewood-Overdale

Population: 508

Commercial Jobs: 71

Agricultural Jobs: 0

Industrial Jobs: 240

Places of Interest: Overdale Elementary School, Northeast Thistlewood Landfill, Dabb Naval Parts Facility, Dabb Mansion, end of Route 35(east), Overdale Building Supplies.

Northeast Thistlewood-Westlake

Population: 609

Commercial Jobs: 86

Agricultural Jobs: 144

Industrial Jobs: 0

Places of Interest: Westlake United Church, Headquarters of BJ Agriculture, Westlake Elementary, end of Route 35(west).

Northeast Thistlewood-Huntington

Population: 914

Commercial Jobs: 128

Agricultural Jobs: 215

Industrial Jobs: 0

Places of Interest: Governor's Mansion(Artemis's House), Headquarters of Nedal Inc. and Cao Inc., NE Thistlewood Water Tower, Huntington General Store, Sherry's Bar, Cao Farming Machinery.

And that's this week's census! Now, stay tuned for the request update, where we see the first three requests since last Wednesday fulfilled!

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Alright, here's the request update! First, dhoppeii wanted to know what the landfill situation was. Although I mistakenly answered this in a previous update, I'll provide a review with pictures of the NE Thistlewood Landfill.

The NE Thistlewood Landfill was built in 2011 by the area's governor, Artemis Winchester. After complaints of excess garbage from both residents and businesses, Governor Winchester built this waste disposal site in Overdale, right behind the Dabb Naval Parts facility. The landfill is currently running at 12% capacity, but when it reaches 85% capacity, an expansion has been planned. Most garbage received by the landfill is transported by train, although some garbage trucks have recently been introduced. Note: I'm having some problems with SC4 loading, I'll take the pictures after and edit them in.

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Next, I think it was kingofsimcity who wanted to see a region shot. I downloaded timotheus4's Green water textures and the region looks much better as a result. Because of my loading problems, I'll post this shot later through editing.

Well, that was all the requests for this week! Hopefully we'll see some more next week and I'll get them done for you! Now, I'll address your most recent comments!

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Cjah: Thanks a lot! Glad to see you stopped by, always nice to see new faces in Thistlewood!

dhoppeii: You may be right, but we'll have to wait and see, won't we?

swessel44: Thanks! I don't have any trees because all the people who live in Thistlewood are too lazy to plant trees. But if you look closely at Cao Farming Machinery in the overview shot of Huntington, the area all around his store is heavily wooded, it's quite a nice area.

SC4 Meister: Without Shanks, you'd still be living in that pitiful 2-story. Besides, you were pretty bogged down with work, and you needed some help, so Shanks came along and picked you up off your feet! Your signature commentwow great update always makes me happy!

KOSC: Thanks! Can't believe I'm up there with giants like Ocean Point, Nexis and Klondike Delta... Goldenrod Plains is on my top 5 list as well!

dhoppeii: You were right, but it turns out that Mallow had found a program that the modders had actually created already. But thanks for the suggestion anyhow, always nice to see you!

Mallow: Thanks so much! My favourite compliments have to be when people say they like the storyline, that's the part I work on the most, glad you guys enjoy it! I'm especially thankful because you found me the regional census program, which has been a giant help! Hope to see you commenting more in the future!

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And, I guess that concludes today's update! Remember to comment, because that's what keeps me going. I don't just update for me, you know, I do it because you guys seem to like this CJ. So please comment if you like it, and even if you don't. Thanks.


Have a nice April Fools Day,

RHF

[Ddeathtoall 0]

Really coming along RHF, don't forget to check out Monavale, just use my signature link! Monavale was started by Jeremy's brother Luke! I would love it if there was a dispute over which city was going to be the capitol, imagine what problems that would causes??!!

[jacqulina 162]

great update

[nedal2001 285]

I am loving the census! I wonder what that ladies man Nedal is going to do next. He seems to be growing his empire pretty well, although it was upsetting to see he wasnt the richest man in Thistlewood anymore! Nevertheless, Tom Cao handles that role with class. I heard Nedal is talking about importing Rivieran automobiles into Thistlewood....

[SC4 meister 7]

Looking great as always.  Yeah I guess I don't mind my new partner so much, but if he ever crosses me he better watch his back!

[dhoppeii 12]

The census is cool RHF and thanks for the update on the garbage situation.  Looking forward to pictures of it.  I will have to think of a new request now for next week.  Keep up the great work...

[RadioheadFan 1]

Alright guys, I have an announcement. I'm scrapping this CJ due to lack of interest and some pet problems.

First of all, nobody likes this CJ. I barely get any comments and they're always halfhearted. So I thought fine, I won't do it anymore. Besides, you all can live without this piece of junk.

Plus, my cat climbed onto my keyboard and totally messed up my computer somehow. All my SC4 files are gone and there's nothing I can do. So yeah, Thistlewood's done.

I'll make a final update tonight. Please post your comments before the last update comes around. Although you might already know what's going to happen...

RHF

[dhoppeii 12]

It's about time you wised up and pulled this piece of crap from Simtrop.....Maybe you should move it to SimCity.com....

[comdude21 6]

I don't know why you have to suspend this CJ, just start the region again and make it better. This CJ is very good, its gone to 7 pages in a very short amount of time. That's not very common, even in these times of heavy activity in the CJ section. I don't know where I barely get any comments comes from. I've looked and you consistently get 3-5 comments between each of your posts. If that's not enough, I don't know what is.

Please don't get rid of this CJ. You really have something going here, don't give up so soon.

BTW dhoppeii, I think you're being sarcastic in that last post but if you're not, jeez dude, what's with that comment? Everyone has a different idea on what's good and what's not, so don't call this CJ a piece of crap. Although I think and hope you're being sarcastic.

And RHF, you should delete that thing in your sig saying that the Napoleon Dynamite quote comes from my sig, anyone can use a quote in their sig and I have no credit in this situation. I've seen other sigs with Napoleon Dynamite quotes in them so don't worry about getting inspired by my sig.

So like I said, continue this CJ. There's no reason not to.

comdude

[dhoppeii 12]

comdude - total sarcasm was intended....It is April Fools day after all...

[RadioheadFan 1]

Yeah comdude, thanks for all the nice compliments, but it was an April Fools joke. Very funny dhoppeii, you scared me for a sec! There won't be an update tonight, but Saturday or Sunday for sure.

RHF

[dhoppeii 12]

Yeah, well I shouldn't have given in so easily there.  I just didn't want anyone thinking I was a total idiot...and be serious...I love this CJ....and wouldn't be able to bring self to trashing it....

[comdude21 6]

Heh, I was playing April Fools Day jokes all day, but coming to this site I didn't think of anyone doing it (In real life I'm a stupid dumb @ss who likes to play pranks but this site is differnt ). But really, good job fooling me.

[kingofsimcity 5,739]

Comdude: You are lucky no 200! I guess im number 201.

[SC4 meister 7]

ROFL.  Good one RHF, I managed not to get caught all day till now. ARG!.  Love this CJ keep it up man!  *mutters* dirty, rotten, low-down, no good...

[Mikeaut1 261]

LOL. RHF... I am the most gullible person alive and when I saw it I was like WTF?? HE CANT END IT NOW! Good thing for sure your not ending it!

[Ddeathtoall 0]

YOU better Not end This CJ

[rewright 804]

Date: 4/2/2005 12:09:23 AM Author: Ddeathtoall YOU better Not end This CJ

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Yeah! You're on a roll. Looking forward to this weekends update.

Ps: Don't forget to set your clock ahead tonight

[RadioheadFan 1]

I'm really sorry guys, I've been really behind on schoolwork and other RLS symptoms. I'm actually going out of town tomorrow, so don't expect an update until about Saturday. I've decided to discontinue the requests, due to lackluster reponse, but I will keep doing the censuses, just not on a regular basis. I'm truly sorry for the delay.

RHF

[bobinator 0]

I can wait. Have a good time on your trip!! Great journal too.

[Quack 0]

What are you doing to make your census? Region Census, or the upgraded query info window? I like the fact that you are doing an actual census. Well... Patience is a virtue.

[RadioheadFan 1]

Guys, I'm really sorry to say this. I'm going to have to end Thistlewood.

I'm really just too busy. They're asking me to go out of town next week as well, I have tons of schoolwork that I'm trying to keep up with, and my girlfriend is fairly demanding

Also, I have other Simtrop stuff going on. I'm very involved with the Mapp Squad, trying to make sure that we do the best we can.

Finally, I never have time to play SC4 anymore. I only play about an hour every 2 weeks, I'm so busy. I hope you guys can understand.

So, what I'll do is create a final update for Thistlewood. I'm not going to tell you what happens, but it will end the story fittingly.

Once again, I'm so sorry. This CJ was all I could ever had hoped for: fans, plenty of views, people inspired by my work...I'm sorry it had to end like this.

Once everything cools down(try around June)I'll have a new CJ out. It'll mainly be inspired by one CJ in particular:Tropicana Islands, but will feature influences from SCR, Goldenrod Plains, Nexis of Genesis and Sun Valley.

RHF