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“I was reading the newspaper this morning but then I got depressed. It's a rotten world, kid. Keep your head screwed on right and you'll make it through in one piece... That's what my Pappy always used to say. Heh heh heh.”
While the bus service is not active, Pam can usually be found in her home until 12:00pm. She'll then walk over to JojaMart for a few hours, leaving there at 4:00pm to walk to the Stardrop Saloon. Pam is one of Gus' most loyal customers. She spends every evening in his establishment.
Schedule
After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Pam may randomly spend the day there. After leaving the Island at 6pm, Pam will immediately go home to bed. Pam never visits the Resort on Fall 15, Festival days, or her checkup day at Harvey's Clinic.
Shown below are Pam's schedules prioritized highest to lowest. For example, if Pam has been selected as a vendor at the desert festival, that schedule overrides all others.
You can give Pam up to two gifts per week (plus one on
her
birthday), which will raise or lower
her
friendship with you. Gifts on
her
birthday ( 18 Spring) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue. For loved or liked gifts, Pam will say
“
“You remembered my birthday? I'm impressed. Thanks.”
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“Oh, is it my birthday today? I guess it is. Thanks. This is nice.”
For neutral gifts, Pam will say
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“For my birthday? Thanks.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Pam will say
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“It's my birthday and you give me this? Is this some kind of joke?”
Love
“
“Hey, hey! Now this is really something! Thanks a million, kid.”
Stardrop Tea
“
“Well, I'll be darned... I never expected to get a gift like this. You made my day, kid!”
Apple Slices Black Licorice Cappuccino Mousse Cake Hummus Snack Pack Jasmine Tea Kale Smoothie Panzanella Salad
Like
Everything else
Heart Events
Anytime
At any friendship level greater than zero friendship points, you may receive a gift in the mail from Pam. The chance of receiving a gift in the mail increases as your friendship with Pam increases.
Here's the recipe for a little treat my pappy used to make. Cook it slow.
-Pam
Nine Hearts
Purchase the "Community Upgrade" from the Carpenter's Shop. After earning 9 hearts of friendship with Pam, enter Pam's house at least 4 days after the Community Upgrade is completed.
Details
You find Pam praying before a Sign of the Vessel statue. She confesses that she loves the new house, but hasn't been able to cut back on her drinking. She says she thought the new house would change everything, but it didn't, so she ordered the statue. She then turns to the player for a response.
I'm glad you're feeling hopeful(No effect on friendship.)
Pam says she's "getting sappy" in her old age, and the cutscene ends.
Sorry Pam, but Yoba isn't real...(-1000 friendship.)
Pam becomes angry and asks "What in the void is wrong with you?" before declaring her faith in Yoba and ordering you to leave.
Trivia: The Yoba statue can be found later near Pam's bed on the second floor of the house, and can be removed and obtained by the player by striking it with a tool.
Quotes
Regular
First Meeting
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“Hey, kid. The name's Pam. Don't be a jerk and we'll get along fine.”
Regular
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“You know, I'd eat healthier food if I could afford it. Hey, you probably have a lot of tasty grub growin' on your farm, hm?”
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“Hey, you! Don't be snoopin' around the trailer when I'm out. Got it? Sorry, but I gotta be cautious with strangers.”
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“I was reading the newspaper this morning but then I got depressed. It's a rotten world, kid. Keep your head screwed on right and you'll make it through in one piece... That's what my Pappy always used to say. Heh heh heh.”
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“Times have been tough lately. I got laid off of my job as a bus driver. If I got that job back I could drive you to Calico Desert.”
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“My house ain't pretty but at least it's by the river.”
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“Hey. Penny's my baby girl. Be nice to her or leave her alone, got it?”
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“Penny says I spend too much time at the saloon...”
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“You know, I've been thinking... I wish I had a hobby. Something to do other than hanging around at that saloon every night. You got any ideas? ...Ehh. Maybe I'll play checkers against myself.”
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“Each day's just the same as the last... If only I'd been born rich...”
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“Make sure your boots are clean before you go stompin' around in my house. It's annoying to clean a mess. You should know that by now.”
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“I wish a team of elves would come during the night and tidy up my house. Hahahaha.”
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“I could sure go for some parsnips.”
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“If my legs weren't so stiff I'd visit the mountains every now and then.”
Rainy Days
“
“Howdy, kid. Stayin' dry?”
Hungover
“
“urghh... my head...”
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“Blahh... I had one too many caramel porters at the saloon last night... Go away.”
If bus is back in service
“
“Hey, did you hear about the ol' bus? Yep... I'm back on the saddle, kid... hehe. Feels nice.”
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“You don't know how glad I am that the bus is up and running! I feel alive again.”
If Player is married to Penny
“
“It's awful lonely at home all by myself...”
“
“Hey. You better be treatin' Penny right on that old farm of yours. She's the only one I got!”
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“Penny's the only one I've got, so you best treat her kindly.”
Doctor Visit
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“*grumble*... Doctor know-it-all... *grumble*”
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“How much do I drink every day? What kind of a question is that?”
If the bus is repaired
“
“You don't know how glad I am that the bus is up and running! I feel alive again.”
House upgrade
“
“I can't believe you bought me a house! Is there any catch? Sorry, I'm not used to people being so nice...”
If anonymous
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“I can't believe someone bought me a house! I wonder if it's some kind of scam? Sorry, I'm not used to people being so nice...”
In Saloon
“
“Nothin' like a sip o' the good stuff to warm these old bones...”
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“Hey, kid. I'd buy you a drink if I could afford it!”
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“Hey Gus! Gimme another round! *hic*”
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“*Sigh*... Hey, kid. You're too young to be moping around in a place like this.”
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“*gulp* ... I've been looking forward to this beverage all afternoon. Heh heh.”
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“Oi, Gus! Gimme another pint of your strongest!”
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“(Pam isn't responding.)”
“
“(Pam seems out of it. Better leave her alone right now.)”
Spring
Sundays
“
“Hey Kid, are you friends with Gus? He's a pretty good guy.
He even gives me free beer on my birthday.”
Summer
“
“Hi, stranger.”
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“Oh, it's [Miss/Mr.] [Player]. Do you need my help or something?”
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“Havin' a local farm is good for our town.”
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“Maybe if you do real well on your farm it'll boost the local economy. Then everyone will have a job and we'll all be happy, right?”
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“Oh, hi there, farmer. I don't often chit-chat with strangers.”
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“I always seem to end up at the saloon at some point. It's too close to my house. It ain't healthy.”
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“Don't mind that ol' dog next to the house. He might look at you cross, but he'll never get up from that box in a hunderd years. The old boy's name? It's Dusty.”
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“Someone's been complainin' about my yard... sayin' it's a mess. Was it you? Hmmm...”
If male
“
“...Yeah? You're a fine lookin' young man. Why're you wastin' your time talkin' to an old girl like me?”
If female
“
“You're a pretty gal. What 're you wastin' your time talkin' to someone like me for?”
6+ Hearts
“
“I had hopes and dreams like you, once... But look at me now. Life doesn't always turn out like you expect. Ah well. There's no sense dwellin' on what you don't have.”
Green RainYear 1
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“It's a sign from the Almighty... We're doomed...”
Year 2+
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“I think these rains are a show of force... a warning. You could say it's from nature, from Yoba, whatever you like... but that's what I think. What I mean is, we can't get too cocky. Or else, instead of a green rain, maybe we'll have a blood-red rain... See what I mean?”
Green rain finished (next day)
“
“Well, I guess the end-times haven't come just yet, kid... Ah well, back to the ol' nine to five...”
Fall
“
“If I knew you better, I'd be more inclined to chat.”
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“I used to be young, once. Hard to believe, huh? Time sure goes fast when you grow up.”
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“*Sigh*... I guess I'll be popping a frozen dinner into the microwave tonight.”
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“Penny's the only one I've got, so you best treat her kindly.”
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“Every day is the same old routine... Do you ever have that problem, farmer?”
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“Would you do me a kindness and clean up my house? Just kidding.”
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“Don't you have work to do? You should be thankful that you have a job rather than moping around town all the time.”
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“I miss my old truck driving job. I used to go all around the valley, meetin' people, listenin' to the radio. Times sure do change.”
Winter
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“You got any hogs on that farm?”
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“Do you want somethin' from me, kid? Best look somewhere else.”
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“I just hope Penny has a good life ahead of her. If you ever have kids you'll know how I feel. ...It's so dry in winter. My skin feels like old parchment.”
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“Hey kid. What're you up to? I'm just passin' time, same as always.”
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“It's awful cold. A visit to the saloon should warm me up, don't you think? Heh heh. Why don't you swing by the saloon later for a taste o' the Oh-Be-Joyful?”
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“Penny sure does like old books. I think she's a heck of a lot smarter than I ever was. I'm glad.”
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“I oughta take up fishin', seein' as how close the river is.”
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“Blah... my front yard's a mess.”
At Ginger Island
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“Looks like there's some unique fish swimmin' around. Next time I'll have to bring my pole!”
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“Heh... Willy gave us each a piece of his fish jerky on the ride over. Delicious!”
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“Now this is comfort! I might even take my shoes off! Better not look too closely at my feet, kid.”
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“It's a special occasion, kid... I'm ordering something unique. Make it a double!”
"The Strong Stuff": On the Special Orders board in front of the Mayor's Manor during Spring, Pam may randomly request that the player brew 12 Potato Juice and place them in the kitchen in her house. The reward is data-sort-value="3000">3,000g, 250 Friendship points, and the F.I.B.S. television channel.
Portraits
Trivia
In v1.3, Pam no longer follows you into the bus when purchasing a ticket to the desert. Instead, she stands in place until the bus cutscene triggers. This may have been done to prevent the rare "disappearing Pam" bug, in which Pam would disappear from the game and never return.
History
1.3.27: Added 9-heart event. Changed bus stop animation.
1.4: Fixed bug where all recipes would be sent at 3 friendship hearts.
1.6: Added custom gift reactions. Added winter portraits. Pam is no longer required to be at the Bus Stop to drive to the Calico Desert on days she is unavailable. Now neutral to Joja Cola.