Ant Goes Marching

After starting the game up today, I grabbed my slingshot and headed up to the gate to check for UFOs. That’s been my new routine for the past several weeks or so. I didn’t see any UFOs today, but I did shoot down another balloon present; it contained a metronome.

But that wasn’t the only present to come out of the blue. As I was standing there, Bunnie approached me and gave me her picture!

Bunnie: So please take this! It's my picture! Isn't it so cute, villain?!

Even though it seemed early to be getting her picture, it actually has been six months (almost to the day) since she moved in. But I’m glad to have the pic! I put it in my upstairs room. Bunnie’s favorite quote is “Come on! Get amped!”

My room of villager photos.

I visited Peanut, and she said that boys only like girls that are super cute.

Peanut: Boys only like girls that are super cute...

I said that wasn’t the case, and she got mad at me! She even called me a jerk! What the heck??

Peanut: You think so, huh? ...HEY! What are you looking at?! Jeff, you jerk!

Margie was still sick, so I gave her some medicine for the 10 millionth time.

When I went in to visit Antonio, I saw that he was all packed up and ready to move. I did not try to stop him.

Antonio: I dunno if I'll ever come back, so...I'm dedicating my crunches to you...
Ant is marching right out of town.

Olivia mentioned that she wanted a firefly, so I thought she was asking me to catch one for her. But once I did, she never said anything about it. Even though I really like the dialogue in Wild World overall, there are times when the favor dialogue is vague and unclear. Sometimes it sounds like they’re asking for something when they’re not, and vice versa.

At town hall, Pelly was talking about how couples often meet in coffee shops in the movies. She wondered why it doesn’t happen in “real life.” But she was really just hoping to run into Pete at the Roost.

Pelly: I wonder if Pete doesn't like coffee or something?

I found a free snake plant in the recycle bin, and then I wrapped up my game for the night. But I’ll be back again soon!

New Peanut

Yesterday morning, I played very briefly just to buy a pack of red turnip seeds from Joan for 1,000 bells.

Joan: I've one pack left, and it's not cheap. Like I said, they're hard to raise.

Even though she calls it a pack of “seeds,” it must just be one seed…because it only grows one red turnip. But I immediately planted it and watered it. I did not purchase any regular turnips this week, though.

I also saw that Peanut the squirrel had moved into town, but she was still sleeping at the time (and I didn’t play again later in the day). But I did meet her today; she’s very cute, and I like her already!

Peanut: Hi there! I'm Peanut!

She seems very friendly, so I don’t think it’ll take long for her to come out of her shell. 😉

It was raining in town today, and Olivia said that the rain reminds her of how she felt when she was a little girl (or kitten, presumably). She said she was so innocent back then…which makes me wonder what she’s up to nowadays! 😛

Olivia: I was so innocent back then, before I learned the cruel ways of the world.

Big Top said it was hard to get motivated to do anything because of the rain. He said he felt like a waterlogged sloth. 😛

Big Top: Hmm... It's like I'm a waterlogged sloth, ugh!

Unfortunately, Dr. Shrunk was in town today. I wasn’t interested in learning any new emotions, so I didn’t even speak to him. But his presence meant that there was no chance at seeing Saharah, Wendell, or Gulliver’s UFO today.

Nookington’s had a spotlight product, but it was just an unknown machine. Still, I purchased it because I needed it for my catalog.

Timmy: You have a keen eye! That's our spotlight product...the unknown machine!

I also bought some medicine at the shop, and I ended up using it almost immediately. That’s because Margie was still sick. She needs to get herself together at this point. 😛

I may not play tomorrow, since I know it’s Redd’s day to visit and I don’t have any turnips to sell. But I’ll be back at it on Wednesday. See you next time!

Trading Sequence Underway

Yesterday, I shot down another balloon present. I found a ranch tea table inside, which isn’t particularly exciting, but it is nice that I’m seeing some balloon presents again lately.

For once, I was thrilled to find Wendell in town! That allowed me to take the first step in the series of trades required to get the golden axe. So I gave Wendell the red turnip, and he really enjoyed eating it.

Wendell, with a red turnip: I...MUST EAT IT! YUMMY!

To thank me, he gave me a turban.

Wendell: Tuh-to show you how much I appreciated that, have a turban!

Even though it can be worn, its real purpose is to be given to Saharah. Now I just have to wait for the camel to show up in town again.

Trying on the turban from Wendell.

Rolf asked me for some stylish clothes, and I reasoned that helping him out might help me get his photo sooner. So I gave him a No. 1 shirt, and he gave me a geisha wig in return.

Today, Tom Nook told me he was paying 200 bells for turnips!

Tom Nook: I'm currently buying turnips for 200 bells per turnip!

So I sold my 400 turnips for 80,000 bells. I exactly doubled my money. Not bad!

Outside, Bunnie said that she’s been obsessed with fortune-telling lately. She practiced on me, telling me that my lucky item is a vintage tambourine. Also, she assured me that mystical Friday gnomes will protect me.

Bunnie: The mystical Friday gnomes will protect you!
Well, obviously.

Margie was still sick, so I gave her another dose of elephant meds. She needs to get over this cold already. 😛

Over at town hall, Pelly had some special dialogue for me. She said she’s been having trouble waking up in the morning lately, and she hasn’t been sure whether to swipe her time card first or go get some coffee. She compared it to having a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.

Pelly: It's like I have a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.

I don’t think getting a cup of coffee is that serious of an issue, Pelly.

After that, I wrapped up my day in Forest. Now that I’ve sold my turnips, I’ll probably take a break from the game tomorrow.

From the golden axe trading guides I’ve read, it seems that some trades can result in “dead ends,” where you have to start the sequence all over again. So for that reason, I might buy another red turnip on Sunday…if I remember. But regardless, I’ll probably be back on Monday to resume my Saharah search.

Have a great weekend! And Never Stop Crossing! 🙂