dunhaven; ic community.

As of yesterday, I have a new sister. And if either she or my brother take the time to respond to this while they're on their honeymoon, I'm going to judge their choice of activities.

Meanwhile, the hospital's down two doctors so don't have any kids or kid-related issues for a week.

[Maeve]

Flea seems to like showing you what he can do, so let me know if you want any more riding lessons.

[ooc | backdated to the 12th because what is time anymore]

Just wanted to send out a Happy Birthday to my adopted sister, Bea. You're the reason I came to Dunhaven, so don't ever forget how important you are to me. I hope you have a good one and if there's a big party let's not forget to throw an invite my way. Otherwise you ain't gonna get your gift.

( Also to save from posting twice, the following was left in Beth Phillips' mailbox, in a purty envelope - cut for image )

( [In a hand-made envelope in Preston's mailbox] )

[Gideon & Margot]

Embry's birthday is this month, right? Any gift ideas while I have time to shop? This is her last birthday as a free woman, I mean. Gotta make it worth it.

Decided to be useful this Spring Break. Anyone want to learn to ride a horse? Flea's got a lot of personality, but he loves attention. Not to step on the Trails' toes or anything, mostly just wanting to let my horse socialize.

I'd like to take up a moment of your time and your newsfeed to make somethin known. Dunhaven is no stranger to young business owners, it's like success is drawn to this place (I mean, I'm here). And today, one of those young business owners just got a bit closer to old.

Everybody feel free to give Nick Waters a bit of hell today, cause he's THIRTY-ONE now. No more pretending to be late 20s, that's a full step in. Happy Birthday, Cap'n Waters! I've put a Big Mouth Billy Bass in your office that's singing some Backstreet, just for you. He'll tell you whyyyyy.

[Sisters]

I don't know if you two were listening to the radio on Friday, but I apparently won the California getaway trip. It took me a day to be able to use words again properly, I've never won anything before. But at the same time, it's not a lottery. It'll have a lot of expenses paid, but there'll be plenty of things to spend money on. Souvenir requests?

[Mica]

You feel like hitting California with me sometime this year, all expenses paid Disneyland vacation? BECAUSE I WON IT

( [Left against the door at 1407 Poplar Lane] )

Kid and I are about to board our plane to O'Hare and have a night in Chicago for C2E2 this weekend and I just had a thought. Is anyone else from Dunhaven attending? If so, let me know. Maybe we could meet up. I'll be with some of the cosplay groups most of the weekend, but there's plenty of opportunities to get together.

Here's a professional shot of the kid from a few years back (we're doing something else this year) to aww over.

( [Cut for FLists] )

WHO: Oscar Ford and Beth Phillips
WHEN: Evening of February 7
WHERE: Seafood restaurant
SUMMARY: Oscar and Beth go on a date!
WARNINGS: Talk of tiramisu and chocolate cake that might make you want dessert.
 
( 'I don't get out of my comfort zone very much, but you've sort of helped me do that recently, even if you didn't mean to. I've really liked it.' )

( instagram post )

[Lyllianna Stone]

Having trouble logging into my account. Can I come by and pay stabling dues in person? Also, need to get Flea a new brush. He ate the last one. Most of it. Thanks.

Also, he doesn't like being stabled next to anyone but Stan. He's picky about friends. Not sure where he gets it from.

Question. Those of you with dreams. How do you know what's a capital D dream versus an overactive imagination?

Roads are bad so if anyone is in desperate need of a rescue, shout out - my jeep's basically made for bad terrain. At least before it gets TOO bad.

Way too early to be up after tequila, seems like I'm kickin off 2020 with one hell of a bang. Still, at least it's Friday. Which means tomorrow is the first fishin trip for the year but out of concern for people who like to sleep, I'll even kick it off at 10am instead of 5am.

Why, you might ask? Simple. In the warmer parts of the year, we get the best fishin when the water temperatures are colder and that means generally before dawn. Not as much a concern in the winter, so early afternoon works real well too. If you ever find yourself needin to fish to survive, remember one thing: fish'll always try to find colder water to swim in.

Happy New Year, everyone!

( Left in Effie Wu's Mailbox this evening (after dark) )

[Text to Mica]

-- We're wrapping up Christmas morning here. I've got something for you, when you're free

( Instagram Post! )

Dunhaven has its own little social network and I think that's probably the cutest techy thing I've ever heard of. I'll try to make good use of it while I'm here visiting my sisters for the next few months or so. Just in time for Christmas. How is the holiday down here in Virginia? Events? Things to see around town?

Oh, hi, I'm Tori. Tori English. Hello new neighbors.

[Texts to Jules Hart]

Hey big sister
There any places down there with six month leases or so?
Kinda taking a break from work and thought I'd stay nearby

[Texts to Syl English] [afterwards]

Hey little sister
Jules says you're in town for some reason. I'll be there in a few hours, tell me everything!