but but - isn't he her brother in law or something?
lol Vidcund is the Strangetown Sim I have played most, and Circe ALWAYS meets with unfortunate accidents... poor unlucky, grouchy Sim that she is...
Now in my vast experience the problem with computers is similar to that with cars - it's often the nut behind the wheel. Sounds like the nut is screwed in quite firmly in your case
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And re your progress! WOOOOOT!!! congratulations!