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Thanks for showing me the light TIMO!! (Millenium Stadium) I cannot wait for it. Kick ass!

The Work on that stadium work is fantastic timo, absolutely gorgeous (and i'm not just saying that). Absolutely wonderful! Reminds me of the Millenium stadium in Cardiff, a little. Excellent!

I loved those pictures of the trains mearandering around the countryside and across the bridges, the nightshots really emphasised the better parts of the city too. Nicely done Reminded me of Cardiff for some reason

I highly doubt my good friend Nicolais, has given up on Graafsticht. He's simply distracted by the region game, give it sometime and he'll return with more excellent updates.

I hope your working towards Centralising your city a bit more in future updates. It's the only thing thats lacking so far (as a constructive criticism), I'm sure your aware of this already but that bridge halfway down the river would make an ideal area to focus a downtown of sorts. It's an intricate region, and i can tell your worked alot on those inlets and rivers.Keep up the good work (considering RLS)

This seems liek an interesting project. I'll watch out for this one.

What a very detailed city!! BATS galore! I don't think ive been in here before, so it sucks that ive been missing out. but not anymore! The graphics are also very good. I can see that your putting in 110% rather than the standard 100%. Nicely done. I shall be popping in again for certain. Mayor Of New Rhodesia WELCOME TO PAGE 35!!

The New Rhodesian Government thanks you for your continued support, and will be co-ordinating with your Military/Governement, while we attempt too communicate with the Alien ship hovering above New Rhodesia. Welcome Wagon One has been sent.

I do believe this is my first time in your C.J, It's a very charming place. I sahll be popping in here, from time to time. For sure

Lovely, Lovely! I want too book a room there, and of course at New Cardiff (Caerdydd Newydd)

Indeed, the images of the golden gate bridge (page 7)are lovely, nicely done.

I'll be awaiting the return of San portello with baited breath!

Great way too present a C.J, i do like the mix of the real and the simcity4 reality and the storyline seems quite intriguing. What made you choose Wanganui, and where does it originate? as for the region shot, i recommed downloading the region censusm and using its inbuilt jpeg snapper too take a picture of the entire region. hope that helps. Thanks for Visiting New Rhodesia by the way

I'm sorry to read about the loss of the city/region. Will you be giving the city another shot, or starting a brand new one. I remember the complete computer failure i had a while ago, that completely destroyed my region of New Rhodesia. I didn't feel it was right to let go of the plans i had in stall for the city, so i re-did it the best i could and hey presto; New Rhodesia the second age began. Regardless, you'll still be getting an embassy,simply for the hard work you've put into your city building. Best of luck in all endeavours.

ohh my, i didn't see that. Oh well i hope frogface see's my comments none-the-less. Thanks for pointing that out though

Hey Frogface i hope you don't mind me inserting a picture here, but its for good reason! I just wanted to thank you for the great railway stations you've made. most importantly the Llanfair station recently. Wales is often overlooked for various reasons, and the amount of Welsh BAT's available is incredibly dismal. But you've brightened up my month, for sure. and You'll be sure that they'll end up in my Welsh C.J New Rhodesia. Look Familiar? Your station inspired m to open up the Ilive reader and Make a valley lines trains (which you can see on a daily basis through-out Wales. I just wanted to say that your stations have made my city journal more specific to Wales, accompanied by the BAT's ive previously made, youve been an inspiration. Thanks, many fold and the very best for Thames.

The Transporter Bridge, Newport (Casnewydd), Wales The Transporter Bridge crosses the river Usk, which runs through the city of Newport. Designed by the French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, It was in constant use from 1906, but was closed down in 1985 due to wear and tear. After a

Wow, The dude in the avatar is Ben Browder from Farscape, I'd like too see that mate of yours? Alike huh? Sorry i havent had chance to update yet folks, but i will do soon.

My City journal Has two official principal languages. Welsh and English. Though due to New Rhodesia being multi-cultural, theres abit of everything in it. Citizens are encourged to learn Welsh and English Primarily though.

How refreshing too see graphs and the like. Too much are they ignored. its a great insight to know how well a city is progressing. though i'd hate to be stuck in that city with 21 year olds being far and few inbetween

I'd really like to hit that environment advisor.. so badly . Love the shots so far! well done.

I love the ungriddyness in those pics, very European in that respect. and the use of that stree mod, is very pleasing on the eye.I just love that ikea store.

Tredegar House and Park, Newport (Casnewydd) {Cass-new-eth} Less than a ten minute walk from my house, you'll find this beautiful Mansion. The Last Welsh National Eistedfod was held here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For over 500 years Tredegar House was home to one of the greatest Welsh families, the Morgans - later Lords Tredegar. Until they left in 1951. After twenty three years as a school, the house and its 90 acres of parkland (including two lakes) was purchased by Newport Borough Council and in 1976 restoration began, it still continues today. The entire site and parkland are open to the public, guided tours are also available. including themed tours on Halloween and just before Christmas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Brewery and Greater Barn; http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar1.jpg align=baseline> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entrance to the inner courtyards and Orangery, South side of Tredegar House. http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar2.jpg align=baseline> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Courtyard, the front of the House. http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar3.jpg align=baseline> http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar4.jpg align=baseline> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Morgans were one of the most powerful and influential families in South Wales, the earliest record of a Morgan living at Tredegar House was a Llewellyn ap Morgan in 1402. The oldest building that stands at the site today, dates from the late 15th Century. This was part of a substantial stone manor house that the Morgans built shortly after the succession of the Welshman, Henry Tudor, to the throne of England as Henry VII. The Morgan family had been great supporters of Henry, and were rewarded with lands and titles, which they used to extend their wealth. They lived quite happily in this stone house until the 1660s - indeed, the house was considered grand enough for King Charles I to visit in 1645. In the 1660's however, William Morgan, the head of the household decided to redesign the house, on a far grander scale.The new house was built in red brick, which was a rare building material in South Wales, but one favoured in England. The Morgan family lived in the red brick restoration mansion until 1951. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar5.jpg align=baseline> There used to be two large stone carved lions guarding the entrance to the house, they've been taken away for restoration. that was years ago mind you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar6.jpg align=baseline> In it's heyday upto 45 lived and worked at Tredegar House. With many more employed on the estate, brewery, bakery and gardens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar7.jpg align=baseline> I cannot emphasise the amount of ghost stories surrounding this place. Including the lake. theres one http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/weird/pages/nation098.shtml which is fairly popular, but the story of the Grey Lady who has reportedly been seen floating across the lake, is another favourite. A member of my own family heard something quite bizzare when she was much younger. My sister and her friend once got into the inner courtyard (i dont think it was open to the public back then), in the centre on the courtyard is a small field (sorry for the lack of a photo), there are two gravestones, one of the beloved Morgan dogs, and one of Lord Morgans favourite Stallions. At this time (back in the early 80's) the gravestones were encompassed by bushes, when they began reading what was buried beneath them, they heard horse hoofs thumping the ground all around them, needless to say they both ran out of there screaming, they managed too look back as the sound of the hooves were disapating. there was no horse. They were totally freaked. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar8.jpg align=baseline> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar9.jpg align=baseline> As you could probably guess, these trees are hundreds of years old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar10.jpg align=baseline> The Parkland once spread out much further, but as city spread continued about half of the total parksize was halved. The M4 motorway lays ahead. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar11.jpg align=baseline> Sometimes you'll find Pagans and Druids here, not at the same time mind you ;-). A mini stonehenge :wink: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar12.jpg align=baseline> http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar13.jpg align=baseline> The stables above were added at a later stage than the house itself. Obviously it was meant to compliment the architectual style of the house. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar14.jpg align=baseline> http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar14.jpg align=baseline> http://www.angeltowns.com/town/shyre/tredegar/tredegar15.jpg align=baseline> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- if you'd like to read more about Tredegar House and Park click http://members.fortunecity.com/tredegarhouse/home.htm