Jeff's Animal Crossing Blog

Before checking my mail today, I headed up to Nook’s to sell some stuff that was filling up my pockets. On my way, I saw some windsocks near Candi’s house.

If you’re not aware, windsocks appear in various spots around town during the first few days of May. While there isn’t anything you can do with them, they are nice to look at. It’s one of the many seasonal touches (like the cherry blossoms in April) that provide some variety throughout the year.

After returning home, I received a goodbye letter from Tad in the mail. It’s too bad he hopped away, since I would’ve rather seen Betty fly the coop. But Tad was here for five months, which is pretty long for one of the two “temporary” villagers.

Today is also Spring Cleaning Day, and Mom sent me 1,000 bells in the mail.

The villagers in town all mention Spring Cleaning Day the first time you speak with them. Puck asked me to clean his room for him! That’s not how it works, penguin.

Genji got a little too excited for spring cleaning. Either that, or he’s dripping with sarcasm.

Belle told me I should clean my house in a tutu! Uh, no thanks.

I found Mayor Tortimer near the wishing well; he told me to take all my trash to the dump when I was done cleaning. He said that makes it easier for everyone to find the good junk, when it’s all in one location. Meanwhile, Static was spinning in the background.

Maybe Static was trying to spin dry his cherry shirt. Once he was done, I spoke with him and he told me that he’s the Spring Cleaning Day enforcer! Ha!

On my way back home, I ran into my new villager: Billy the goat. Even though his house is near Maple’s home, he was hanging up north of Tom’s house. He seems pretty nice so far.

After a quick stop at the post office, I hung out by some windsocks for a couple minutes. Just so that I could make this GIF. Happy Spring Cleaning Day, everyone!

Sadly, Daisy has moved out of town since the last time I played. I got her goodbye letter in the mail today.

I found a new villager house near Belle’s house, and it’s right up against the river. I believe homes in later games can’t be right up against the river like this–they need a space in between. But the new river home belongs to Betty the chicken, and she was quite surprised to see me.

I went inside to check out her house, and I saw that she has three chairs in here. As if she would ever use that many at once.

I boarded Kapp’n’s boat and took a trip out to the island. On the way, a dead body floated by and Kapp’n kept right on singing!

I didn’t stay on the island long; I quickly returned to the mainland and tracked down Gulliver (who was actually alive, just unconscious). I talked to him repeatedly until he woke up and gave me a prize: Plate armor.

When I spoke to Ursala, she told me that she painted the roof of my house! She used orange paint, but not just any orange paint–scented orange paint! She said it will smell like an orange grove! I don’t recall seeing this bit of dialogue before.

I stopped by the post office and then the dump, where I found a pad of paper and a phonograph. I returned home and took a look at my new orange roof. It might not be my favorite color for a roof, but it’s not horrible…I may keep it for a while.

See you next time!

It’s early April, and that means it’s cherry blossom season! Aside from cedar trees and golden trees, all other trees (even fruit trees) will now be pink. In addition, cherry blossom petals fall from the sky. It’s one of the most beautiful times of year in Animal Crossing.

Down on the beach, I found a dead passed out Gulliver wedged into a corner.

After I woke him up, he started to tell me a dirty joke. But he caught himself before he got to the punchline. So instead, he gave me an item from a far-off land, a shogi piece.

Over at the wishing well, the main event was going on–the Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival runs for three days each year, April 5th through 7th. The atmosphere is very festive, with animals laughing, drinking, and dancing. Food is placed on the tables as well; it’s like an Animal Crossing party!

Genji was the dancing beast this year. He wanted me to lose my inhibitions on his bum! I think I’ll look for a better place.

With all the food sitting out, I hope no flies get on it! But that wouldn’t be a problem for Tad–that just increases the amount of food available!

But leave it to Static to turn a happy occasion into something sad and depressing.

Once I was done at the festival, I headed out to the island. I went over to the flagpole and raised the Cavs flag.

I then went in Ankha’s house to see if she used the ivory piano she made me buy her last time. But her house was almost completely empty–nothing in here but a fossil and a spooky lamp.

So I had to speak to her to see what the story was. She again thanked me for the piano…

…and she gave it back to me! After all that trouble I went to!

I gave her a few whacks with my net before I returned to the mainland and ended my game for the day. In case you’re wondering, nobody moved in or out of town this time.

If you’re interested, here is a video of the Cherry Blossom Festival that I recorded last year: