Jeff's Animal Crossing Blog

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:

It seems that Kitt the kangaroo has already hopped out of town. I got her goodbye letter in the mail today. I’m a bit sad to see her go, but I’m not surprised. But hey, she sure used some fancy stationery!

Puck was talking about Gracie, and he said she told him that his clothes were too small for him. He got offended, saying her clothes were even smaller on her.

Near the bottom of the waterfall, I found a new house. Daisy the dog has moved in! I also have her in my New Leaf town.

Over by the river, Belle asked me if I liked her outfits. I decided to be nice for once and tell her yes. She then went on about how hard it is to look that great all the time, and she thanked me for recognizing her hotness. I rolled my eyes so hard at that.

Then she offered to give me one of her dresses! Oh no, I’ve created a monster!

Thankfully, she just gave me a shirt. An A shirt. I put it on, and then went down to the dock to take a trip out to the island. While there, Ankha asked me for an ivory piano. She said she’s emotionally crushed by her inability to find one.

When I returned to the mainland, I quickly went up to Nookington’s and I ordered the piano for her.

I then continued my walk around town. I stopped in Tom’s house, and he said a little bird told him I had a rhythmoid. He offered me carpet or wallpaper for it; I chose wallpaper and he gave me an arched window.

Ursala was talking about Gracie’s “stunning” fashions and how she looks good in any outfit. But she said that a slouch like me could not do justice to Gracie’s designs! How rude! And she said it with a smile on her face, too. She’s lucky I didn’t have a pitfall on me.

Once I was done, I saved my game and then went back to the Wii menu. The clock on my Wii was still an hour slow since I never adjusted it when Daylight Saving Time started a few weeks back. But I fixed it now, and then started the game back up to see if my piano had arrived–it had.

I went back to the island, and Ankha immediately noticed the piano in my pockets. She gave me 2,920 bells for it–that was actually less than the 3,500 bells I paid for it. She then called me gullible…before “correcting” herself.

I spoke to her again to see if she had anything else to say about it, but she didn’t. Instead, she started criticizing my town! She said it’s full of bugs and she hates it!

After that, I returned home and ended my game for the night. But cherry blossom season is coming soon. See you next time!