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Caroline Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:33 am Post subject: |
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((Symphony, something else I was thinking about. I'm really getting into this idea of Chateau Mayflower
Anyhows, what about a Pidgeon / Dove coote in your garden? I think you mentioned a Gazebo, and the idea of it popped into my head while watching Aladin. The two outside buildings both can be very feminine and girly, and they do sort of match with the idea of a flower garden or statuary garden. And, I can see days where Symphony would taking a morning constitutional over to the pidgeon coote humming, and then practicing her trills as the birds echo her. The idea just apeals to me.
So... more thoughts for Chateau Mayflower. You know... I think your home needs to be bigger to fit in all these ideas.)) |
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Xebulon Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Possibly, the Mayflower Estate? _________________ I like old jokes. With them I know when to laugh. |
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Chaosengine Rank: Super Veteran
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Caius lives in what used to be an abandoned mausoleum, carefully converted into a living quarters. A bit morbid for some tastes, but it has a fair share of atmosphere. _________________ "One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster.
The bars are temples, but the pearls ain't free...
You'll find a god in every golden cloister,
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Symphony Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Caroline wrote: | ((Symphony, something else I was thinking about. I'm really getting into this idea of Chateau Mayflower
Anyhows, what about a Pidgeon / Dove coote in your garden? I think you mentioned a Gazebo, and the idea of it popped into my head while watching Aladin. The two outside buildings both can be very feminine and girly, and they do sort of match with the idea of a flower garden or statuary garden. And, I can see days where Symphony would taking a morning constitutional over to the pidgeon coote humming, and then practicing her trills as the birds echo her. The idea just apeals to me.
So... more thoughts for Chateau Mayflower. You know... I think your home needs to be bigger to fit in all these ideas.)) |
Hmm, it does seem like I might need a slightly bigger home
Not a huge mansion though, as that's just not something I think is fitting for her, despite her fame and wealth.
It's a nice idea with the birds BTW, as her garden and outdoor are is very important to her. I'm not sure where you keep getting these ideas, but I'm flattered that you're showing my fursona such interest. _________________ Constance Mayflower's bio
Constance Mayflower's diary
The Mayflower Diaries |
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LabrnMystic Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Symphony wrote: | Hmm, it does seem like I might need a slightly bigger home
Not a huge mansion though, as that's just not something I think is fitting for her, despite her fame and wealth.
It's a nice idea with the birds BTW, as her garden and outdoor are is very important to her. I'm not sure where you keep getting these ideas, but I'm flattered that you're showing my fursona such interest. |
Perhaps a ranch? _________________ The suspense is killing me. I hope it will last. |
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Kiala_Tiagra Royal Member of BonBon
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Symphony Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Shadow_Twisted wrote: | As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words...
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I was going through this thread again, and I had to compare this picture to the impression that I got from your initial description of Samuel's home. I honestly thought it would be bigger, but that might have to do with my own ideas of what a manor is. In fact, this house is about the same size as what I originally thought of for Constance. _________________ Constance Mayflower's bio
Constance Mayflower's diary
The Mayflower Diaries |
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Shadow_Twisted Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I suppose it was harder for me to work with an idea than a visual. In reality, the home itself is rather small, and I would likely expand it out more, but it was one of the first actual visual references that I found that I liked. The shape I definitely found appealing, and would probably just copy, paste, and flip so that I could have it be twice as big, but have the great Victorian style. Also, the one dark spot in the clear area is my avatar in IMVU, so it is still of a formidable size, especially for someone that lives alone... |
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Caroline Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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((Symphony,
More stuff for Chateau Mayflower.
Okay, I've been thinking about the front door... and it hasn't quite solidified in my immagination on what it would be. But your estate wall has.
For some reason, I just immagine Chateau Mayflower having a brick-and-stone decorative wall around the outside of the estate grounds. A high... maybe 3.0- 3.5 meter high wall... (about 10 - 12 feet, if my conversion is correct). A daunting obsticle... to those who are unimaginative. As, all along the wall I just see flowering vines. Vines that, to those fans who want to sneak onto the estate, or to those fans who want to confess their undieing affections to you, can be used to climb over the wall.
So... *shrug* I dunno. I just kinda liked the idea. The red-brick, and grey-stone walls decorated in flowering, green, vines just appealed to me.
You know, Symphony, I think this is one of the bestest threads ever. I'm having a blast just daydreaming about Chateau Mayflower.)) |
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Caroline Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:35 am Post subject: |
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((Just thought I'd move this back to the top again, as I find it to be one of the niftier topics we've brought up. For me, it helps the town come alive reading about the other homes and gardens in the neighborhood.)) |
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Alexander lives in an abandonded shack near the train tracks (until he can get enough money to rent out a place). He is rather irritated by the trains that come by. _________________ My DA & FA
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Xebulon Royal Member of BonBon
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Honestly, I am rather surprised by how many members live in ramshakle huts and shacks. I would've thought that most people, those that don't own property, would simply rent. Any city, especially one like Bon Bon, would have an abundance of affordable lodging. _________________ I like old jokes. With them I know when to laugh. |
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BioRust Rank: Super Veteran
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Xebulon wrote: | Honestly, I am rather surprised by how many members live in ramshakle huts and shacks. I would've thought that most people, those that don't own property, would simply rent. Any city, especially one like Bon Bon, would have an abundance of affordable lodging. |
True, but you also have to take into consideration that some may not have the money to rent (me ) or possibly just like it better in the wilderness. _________________ My DA & FA
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Maxwell has recently come into a small fortune (Through perfectly Legal means *Cough*) and is planning on Buying some property when he has the source of the money concealed. Living in The Gym is not very pleasant. _________________
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Xebulon Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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BioRust wrote: | True, but you also have to take into consideration that some may not have the money to rent (me ) or possibly just like it better in the wilderness. |
While some do prefer to live outside of the hustle and bustle of the town (Brandon is a good example) I find it hard to believe that there are so many as all that.
And not having enough to pay rent at even the most slovenly hostel is poppycock. There are always means, if one is willing to look hard enough. There is always a demand for manual labor and while not glamorous it does put food on the table. Or if physical exertion is not your particular cup of tea, I'm sure that the various merchants about town need tough looking fellows to guard their warehouses. _________________ I like old jokes. With them I know when to laugh. |
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LabrnMystic Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Xebulon wrote: | ...And not having enough to pay rent at even the most slovenly hostel is poppycock. There are always means, if one is willing to look hard enough. There is always a demand for manual labor and while not glamorous it does put food on the table. Or if physical exertion is not your particular cup of tea, I'm sure that the various merchants about town need tough looking fellows to guard their warehouses. |
*puffs a pipe only to have bubbles blow out* Yes, quite right. Quite right you know. *seemingly adopted a dottering old man's accent* And let us not, of coarse, let us not forget, you see, what TYPE of town we are, of coarse lets not. It is a site built on lust after all, quite right, lust. One could take to the streets if in such destitute. _________________ The suspense is killing me. I hope it will last. |
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BioRust Rank: Super Veteran
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Xebulon wrote: | BioRust wrote: | True, but you also have to take into consideration that some may not have the money to rent (me ) or possibly just like it better in the wilderness. |
While some do prefer to live outside of the hustle and bustle of the town (Brandon is a good example) I find it hard to believe that there are so many as all that.
And not having enough to pay rent at even the most slovenly hostel is poppycock. There are always means, if one is willing to look hard enough. There is always a demand for manual labor and while not glamorous it does put food on the table. Or if physical exertion is not your particular cup of tea, I'm sure that the various merchants about town need tough looking fellows to guard their warehouses. |
Of which no roles does Alexander fill, he's not that strong and doesn't look tough. Unless you need a sniper or some traps, he can't do much for ya. _________________ My DA & FA
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Xebulon Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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That is within your power to change, should you wish to do so. _________________ I like old jokes. With them I know when to laugh. |
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BioRust Rank: Super Veteran
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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You know what, I will. I'll see if anyone has a job opening in the morning. _________________ My DA & FA
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Martin Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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BioRust wrote: | Of which no roles does Alexander fill, he's not that strong and doesn't look tough. Unless you need a sniper or some traps, he can't do much for ya. |
Well, let's see: snipers have a talent for working with small details, LOTS of patience, an innate precision and are used to complex, finely tuned mechanisms... How about asking a watchmaker or jeweller if they need an apprentice? |
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BioRust Rank: Super Veteran
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Martin wrote: | BioRust wrote: | Of which no roles does Alexander fill, he's not that strong and doesn't look tough. Unless you need a sniper or some traps, he can't do much for ya. |
Well, let's see: snipers have a talent for working with small details, LOTS of patience, an innate precision and are used to complex, finely tuned mechanisms... How about asking a watchmaker or jeweller if they need an apprentice? | When I get back from work I'll ask around. _________________ My DA & FA
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Caroline Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: |
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((*Bump*
Just thought I'd move this to the top again, because I, at least, like this thread.
I find it kinda fun to see how people adapt to the 1890s... even if an uncommonly high amount of them seem to live in shanty-towns.
Seriously though... why not have your persona at least live in a "room-to-let" sort of house? Xebulon does. You don't need some cyclopean palace... and living in a "room-to-let" is very period.)) |
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Catherine_Puce Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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My fursona live on the top of her store. It's a rather imposing stone building. The first floor content the pawnshop with a good sized back-store. There are also the little workshop were Catherine repair and make the shoes and there are the stables. They aren't used except when carriage and cars are put in a secured loans at the pawnshop (while Caroline said that they are often in a separated building when I walk in the old part of the town I can see several old stable at the ground floor. Space in town were rare in the center and need to be used carefully.). The second floor is the living quarter of Miss Puce. It also have a nice setback terrace. The third floor is an attic holding few small appartments. Catherine has problem to rent them for obvious reasons. There are also a basement to keep vine and food cold. The place certainly doesn't lack of lock since her uncle expected to rent easily the attic, thinking that the town will expend a lot. There are a hanging sign with the symbol of the pawnbroker and a the name of the pawnshop writed above the door: "Lombardie chez Puce". She always find the name weird but never dared to change it.
Je pense que c'est une bonne description.
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Caroline Royal Member of BonBon
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:06 am Post subject: |
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((Catherine,
So, your shop is a pawnshop and farrier? At least I think it's a farrier. Farrier's used to put horseshoes onto horses and draft animals. Or did you mean a pawnshop and cobbler?)) |
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As an update to this thread, Lancelot now lives with Arianoelle and Crimson at his residence.
Ginny still currently resides at the inn. _________________ My fursonas |
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