Only the Long Contests were cancelled. On average the Shorter Contests had a higher participation than the Longer Contests. The normal (two week long) contests are still running and one just began this weekend.
Oh good! As soon as I get home to my Simming computer I will look more into things. I just need to figure out how to post to the exchange (now I have a photo account) and get started!!
(And earlier I had mentioned a 10x10 mansion... I managed to do this HAHA! $120,000 dollars later, garage, activity rooms x2, three single beds (no bunk beds room for those), one crib (room for more), one double bed, two bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, office, and a bit of landscaping!
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