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| ===Collis Towers===
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| Once upon a time Collis Towers was an upscale building in the heart of Tollyton. The folks who lived here before the quarantine mostly worked at nearby Peter General 60,62, St Joachim's 65,63 or St Boniface's 66,65 Hospitals. Doctors and nurses, technicians and office bitches loved having this address on their personal stationery. The short walk to Woodroffe Mall was an ideal after-dinner stroll through tree-lined streets. No expense was spared while building The Collis, and the residents took advantage of all the privileges offered them. | | Once upon a time Collis Towers was an upscale building in the heart of Tollyton. The folks who lived here before the quarantine mostly worked at nearby Peter General 60,62, St Joachim's 65,63 or St Boniface's 66,65 Hospitals. Doctors and nurses, technicians and office bitches loved having this address on their personal stationery. The short walk to Woodroffe Mall was an ideal after-dinner stroll through tree-lined streets. No expense was spared while building The Collis, and the residents took advantage of all the privileges offered them. |
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| '''History'''<br>
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| Collis Towers was constructed in 1963 by two brothers as investment property. Their parents lived there and managed the building until they leaped to their deaths in 1972 for reasons still unknown. After the brothers died of AIDS in the 80s, the building was left to an eccentric daughter. She died during the outbreak from a drug overdose and refused to become undead. She is buried in a cemetery nearby 62, 69. | | Collis Towers was constructed in 1963 by two brothers as investment property. Their parents lived there and managed the building until they leaped to their deaths in 1972 for reasons still unknown. After the brothers died of AIDS in the 80s, the building was left to an eccentric daughter. She died during the outbreak from a drug overdose and refused to become undead. She is buried in a cemetery nearby 62, 69. |
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| When the building first opened, a bistro operated on the ground floor. Soon followed an Italian trattoria that served the best gelato this side of Venice. There was a thriving spa located near the atrium area back in the day. An exercise room and smoothie bar were later added. In the 90s a hair salon opened, and the owner lived at Collis Towers. He was always available to residents in case of a hair emergency. | | When the building first opened, a bistro operated on the ground floor. Soon followed an Italian trattoria that served the best gelato this side of Venice. There was a thriving spa located near the atrium area back in the day. An exercise room and smoothie bar were later added. In the 90s a hair salon opened, and the owner lived at Collis Towers. He was always available to residents in case of a hair emergency. |
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| '''Barricade Policy'''<br>
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| Collis Towers should be kept at VSB - very strongly barricaded. Management and security will do their best to barricade when necessary but visitors and residents are strongly encouraged to uphold the Uniform Barricading Policy at all times. | | Collis Towers should be kept at VSB - very strongly barricaded. Management and security will do their best to barricade when necessary but visitors and residents are strongly encouraged to uphold the Uniform Barricading Policy at all times. |
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| '''Current Status'''<br>
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| 26 February 2010 - Collis Towers is occupied but barren due to the constant barrage of zombies passing through Tollyton. The brains of staff members there are especially tasty and enticing to the undead. Fortunately the revive point at Errington Crescent is only a couple of blocks away. MarieAntoinette remained dead for an inordinate amount of time recently due to lack of motivation. But she has returned to set things in order at the Towers. Currently partying with Bette Noir at an undisclosed location, the self-proclaimed Queen of Tollyton will hopefully return with a renewed ''joie de vivre''. Father Grimme remains close by to hear confessions, serve Holy Communion, and break the 6th Commandment if need be.
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| 2 June 2008 - As of this date, Team Enlightenment has been banned from the premises. Dissension, confusion and betrayal in the ranks have caused MarieAntoinette undue hardship. The headquarters of TE has been dismantled and the group has been asked to vacate immediately.
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| [[Image:Bessie.jpg]] '''''Bessie, MarieAntoinette's pride and joy'''''
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| February 2008 - MarieAntoinette and some of the Team Enlightenment warriors attended a Mardi Gras party hosted by Tater Red Krewe and held at Rayfield NT Building in Tollyton. Wonder Boy was in an unusally festive mood and although he has been without estrogen injections since the quarantine, he was able to bare his chest and receive beads. Body painting tok place. Night Ravers participated and made it worth the walk down the block. Marie left a little early, thank goodness, because zombies were all around Collis Towers and had been wreaking havoc on the barricades. Marie and Little Candy Girl took off for the Gingerbread Men Zombie Fishbake to be held 9 February. Unfortunately they were met with attacks by hordes of zombies in Amis Building in Roftwood. Marie turned back and waited a couple of days to cure infection and rest up. Catwoman went to the rescue of Little Candy Girl and ended up attending the festivities as well. MarieAntoinette and les juene filles tried their best to liven up the Fishbake and saw friends there. Marie went through a hole in the fence and fetched a superb Fresian Holstein cow which she immediately named Bessie. It is hoped this animal will keep The Collis in fromage, buerre, glace and creme for quite awhile. MarieAntoinette visited St. Luke's while she was northwest of Tollyton and sports a splendid medallion from the Cathedral.
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| 25 January 2008 - [[Drama Club]] performed '''Apocalypse Now: Death of Kurtz''' today at Collis Towers. We await the official count, but at one point it seemed there were thirty survivors enjoying the festivities. The Collis was draped in red, green and white lights. Zombie stew was enjoyed by all but the squeamish. Champagne flowed, Buddy Love set up a special martini bar, and Boris the Red came up from Ferguson Arms with Irish Whiskey. There were whispers that candy circulated through the audience and much eye-batting and winking transpired. Aubrien zombieslayer, Security Enforcer for The Collis, along with Team Enlightenment, ensured safety for all and kept the zombies at bay during the performance. Wonder Boy Wingman twirled and giggled as Chez Giuseppe filled up with patrons for manis, pedis and coiffures. New friends arrived from Club Shearly - Night Ravers - and added much drama to the atmosphere. lil bit, Little Candy Girl, Catwoman had many dancing partners and lovers from which to choose. The D Boys kept a watchful eye on the dance floor. Paradox was in the house! Good reviews from the show are pouring in. More to come...
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| 11 December 2007 - Snow blankets Tollyton. Zombies broke into Collis Towers, hid in the foliage of the atrium, and devastated the residents of Collis Towers last evening. Some folks were sleeping, some were sitting in front of a roaring fireplace, others were drinking and smoking in their apartments. The zombies unceremoniously tried to kill everyone and everything in the building. Aubrien zombieslayer, Security Enforcer, was making his rounds on the tenth floor when the commotion began. His beloved bulldog, Roc, went to investigate noises on the fourth floor. Zombies tore him from limb to limb. zombieslayer was devastated at the loss of his faithful companion, and he himself lost the will to live. Luckily Catwoman came to the rescue as well as many members of Team Enlightenment. That bitch is BAAADD to the BONE! She whipped out shotguns, pistols, crowbars and went to work. She was relentless on zombie ass! lil bit pitched right in handing off ammunition to Catwoman. Blood flew, hair flew, fingernails were ripped off in the struggle. D Leo threw bodies out the fourth floor windows. They landed with thuds on snowbanks that had built up outside the front doors to The Collis. Wonder Boy was squealing like a little bitch, MarieAntoinette did much hand wringing and tried to hold it together, little candy girl smoked one candy cane cigarette after another with wide eyes of fright. When the ruckus was over, many residents lay dead or infected. Lurken, hero of Paradox, went off to help and get supplies. virginialeigh arrived from Ferguson Arms and was immediately attacked by zombies at the front door. Her status remains unclear. The Fergie took a beating as well. With no generator and no radio, Collis Towers remains cold and dark. Residents have pitched together bringing toolkits, syringes and FAKs to assist in cleanup, repair, revive and healing. There is a fire burning in several fireplaces in the building. Residents vow to rebuild better than ever. zombieslayer managed to cremate dear Roc, and a cremation urn graces the entrance to Collis Towers in remembrance of our deceased friend. The other animals in The Collis mourn the loss as well. MarieAntoinette is grateful for the help of Independent Contractors and Team Enlightenment.
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| 15 November 2007 - '''CHEZ GIUSEPPE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS!'''
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| The salon and spa in Collis Towers is up and running. Wonder Boy Wingman has decorated with Grecian urns, velvet tapestries, and photos of nude men lining the walls. Wonder Boy is ready to help with all your beauty needs. Tollyton is very fortunate to have this establishment available to all who want their nails or eyebrows did, or a slight up-do to accentuate bone structure. Although Wonder Boy has no formal training in cosmetology or hairology, he has assisted many drag queens over the years. His talent is evident in the compliments of his vast array of satisfied customers. Everyone is invited to drop in for a consultation, a new coiffure, or simply a cup of coffee, provided the generator is fueled and coffeemaker working. Appointments are not necessary. MarieAntoinette is assisting with therapeutic massage, her specialty. Marie works '''only''' by appointment since she is so busy at The Collis. And by the way, she only works on ''les femmes'' (and an occasional man to whom she has taken a fancy.) Wonder Boy is looking for someone who will work wonders on the tired and aching muscles of ''les hommes''. Chez Giuseppe is a long awaited dream come true for residents of Collis Towers. The previous owner would be pleased if he could see the work that has been put into the new salon. See you there!
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| ===This just in! Chez Giuseppe won!===
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| {{JEJ Winner|User= Chez Giuseppe|Award= Best Salon and Spa}}
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| '''James Earl Jones Award'''<br>
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| Really, it was just such an honour to be nominated. We never even dared to hope that we might win.
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| 1 November 2007 - Zeds broke down the cades and entered Collis Towers early this morning. Thank goodness Team Enlightenment was up being rowdy and caught them in the act of attacking some residents. One of the guests is now suspect and being watched closely. The fog has lifted, and so have the spirits of those inside The Collis. No manager yet for the McZeds but the fog may have stalled the trip. The zombies tore down the radio transmitter. But THE SHOW MUST GO ON.
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| 26 October 2007 - MarieAntoinette has moved into suites on the 7th floor to manage the building. The apartments on other floors are open for use by travelers or permanent residents. Team Enlightenment Headquarters will soon be up and running in Collis Towers. Their space includes a huge conference room with soundproofing.
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| Radio Station 27.26 is moving into the top floor. The station is famous for the Spice & Herb Show weekday mornings at 11 AM. All efforts will be made to maintain although it will be a struggle.
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| Massage therapy is still practiced sometimes in the spa with leftover supplies and equipment that no one bothered to claim when they left the building. Some apartments were abandoned in quite the hurry. Many still have gorgeous furnishings, linens, and housewares. But without power and with sporadic running water, the building is just a shell of its old self.
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| A strange odor wafts through the halls on the 5th and 6th floors. Three dogs and two cats roam the building, but have been nice enough to do their business outside. Other than hair and dust balls and toenail marks on hardwood floors, you'd never know animals lived here.
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| The once beautiful blue awnings that hung outside in happy times are bleached and tattered. Rotting leaves fill the spaces left by the drooping fabric. MarieAntoinette has hung a flag of the European Union out front.
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| All survivors are urged to visit and try some of the champagne found in ''la cave'' and squirreled away by MarieAntoinette. She comes out of her melancholy state on special nights and gets out the flutes.
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| McZeds has begun construction in the courtyard atrium of Collis Towers. A manager should arrive any day although it's been rough getting here from the north.
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| Some of the plants and flowers have made it just fine without care, and everyone is encouraged to pitch in to make the atrium not only a beautiful oasis, but a place to hide when need be. Please use the water sparingly however.
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| Management would love to see the salon reopened. Some of the hairstyles seen in Malton lately are SCANDALOUS. The barter system would thrive in Collis Towers.
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| Revive point Errington Crescent 66,66 is located near Collis Towers. This will bring survivors to the building for refreshment and change of clothes. Anyone considering a visit should be extra vigilant as there are a lot of rooms in this building you do not want to enter. MarieAntoinette will tell you where to go and how to get there. See her for keys or contracts. FAK her if she needs it.
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| '''Building Manager [[User:Marieantoinette|MarieAntoinette]]''', ''7th Floor.''
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| '''Security Officer aubrien zombieslayer''', ''Mezzanine Level.'' '''HQ for Team Enlightenment''', ''4th Floor.'''''
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| '''January 25<sup>th</sup>, 2008'''
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| [[Drama Club]] performed Apocalypse Now at [[Collis Towers]] by special request of [[User:Marieantoinette|Marieantoinette]]. The troupe performed for the 40 survivors present. Bootlegs of shows are available at the [[Drama Club]] page. Interested parties can book show through the [[Drama Club/Booking|Drama Club Booking]] page.
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| Collis Towers
Tollyton [68,65]
Basic Info:
- Multi-story housing blocks. Windows can be jumped from to turn a character into a zombie.
- Towers have no internal descriptions. Some towers, like Lerwill Towers in Greentown, have mobile phone masts mounted on them.
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McZeds™
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This location has a McZeds™ restaurant.
Now Open! Serving you 24 hours every day through the apocalypse.
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Description
Once upon a time Collis Towers was an upscale building in the heart of Tollyton. The folks who lived here before the quarantine mostly worked at nearby Peter General 60,62, St Joachim's 65,63 or St Boniface's 66,65 Hospitals. Doctors and nurses, technicians and office bitches loved having this address on their personal stationery. The short walk to Woodroffe Mall was an ideal after-dinner stroll through tree-lined streets. No expense was spared while building The Collis, and the residents took advantage of all the privileges offered them.
History
Collis Towers was constructed in 1963 by two brothers as investment property. Their parents lived there and managed the building until they leaped to their deaths in 1972 for reasons still unknown. After the brothers died of AIDS in the 80s, the building was left to an eccentric daughter. She died during the outbreak from a drug overdose and refused to become undead. She is buried in a cemetery nearby 62, 69.
When the building first opened, a bistro operated on the ground floor. Soon followed an Italian trattoria that served the best gelato this side of Venice. There was a thriving spa located near the atrium area back in the day. An exercise room and smoothie bar were later added. In the 90s a hair salon opened, and the owner lived at Collis Towers. He was always available to residents in case of a hair emergency.
Barricade Policy
Collis Towers should be kept at VSB - very strongly barricaded. Management and security will do their best to barricade when necessary but visitors and residents are strongly encouraged to uphold the Uniform Barricading Policy at all times.
