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And the work behind them.Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.comBlogger401125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-19368392797121801052024-02-14T06:00:00.034-05:002024-02-14T06:00:00.157-05:00Friday Night Enjoyment at Elysium<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Dancerina Starlight</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7lOPllpQIQC1Aoyc5prEE2b7qIVbpkgZYPJzrmnOcJJx9wrgUjswHYyQZ3LaF8KjN6Yo_-Sr3wKUkddla9wwVD7Cj66FWydBxwb79tWPvMxcfp19EqsrY1zos4lhYSGrlD7z_VOrtn3aH-ZCuBWXzpODCQFlkWyUruAcvcKNacs-nqsMbvWhjz8uynB0/s1669/Dancerina_EMPIRE%20ROOM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1669" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7lOPllpQIQC1Aoyc5prEE2b7qIVbpkgZYPJzrmnOcJJx9wrgUjswHYyQZ3LaF8KjN6Yo_-Sr3wKUkddla9wwVD7Cj66FWydBxwb79tWPvMxcfp19EqsrY1zos4lhYSGrlD7z_VOrtn3aH-ZCuBWXzpODCQFlkWyUruAcvcKNacs-nqsMbvWhjz8uynB0/w400-h205/Dancerina_EMPIRE%20ROOM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Music - Movement - Creation - Joy - Friendship<br /><br />Second Life (SL) is full of life and social activities galore. Residents find ways to enjoy the day and night life. By Thursday, conversations are about weekend plans. As we know, SL is not deprived of night life. Many people look forward to the weekend, and this weekend was no different. On Friday evening, many could be found at Elysium jump starting their SL weekend by appreciating the arts among friends.<br /><br />On Friday, February 9, six choreographers and one crowd dance choreographer bedazzled the audience with eclectic ensembles and vibrant costumes. Each choreographer and dance ensemble brought to life creativity, art, passion, and commitment to the arts. Among them were Mine, Sunset, Kira, Sarah, Chrissy, Lola, and Janjii as the crowd dance choreographer.<br /><br />The first dance was by Mine and her five dancers, who brought to life a club scene as they danced to "My Type." The set embodied love and dance passion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFOFOadnEyxWgzhSf2jYSRwiZOMoKMdFAyQ4z5vcey6NJ3ZFaKZoH3ioMhi04t0t8qKQFVgERwbiTvwULovj1VnMdSLSycDxAM2qS38oafPzFjpSuGn9T-pHZ97z-v_3WnXZfexjiOf3ruEI6LJ_IRtgxfdkpaAGeKZJD96YrQrJ9Rj_3E7TBHRNPFO2X/s1176/Dancerina_Number%20One%20-%20Mine.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="1176" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFOFOadnEyxWgzhSf2jYSRwiZOMoKMdFAyQ4z5vcey6NJ3ZFaKZoH3ioMhi04t0t8qKQFVgERwbiTvwULovj1VnMdSLSycDxAM2qS38oafPzFjpSuGn9T-pHZ97z-v_3WnXZfexjiOf3ruEI6LJ_IRtgxfdkpaAGeKZJD96YrQrJ9Rj_3E7TBHRNPFO2X/w400-h170/Dancerina_Number%20One%20-%20Mine.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Dance number two was choreographed by Sunset. "Black Eyed Peas Feat" was done justice with this great choreographer. She and five other dancers dance to a mixture of movements, including same. Their colorful body suits captivated the audience with joy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUQfpG83Ad2IkO5zolW1hSsS3zVuZqQ_Jnj1LvwHbe_LKuAiKDqMn7Fj2nXUTICRFOT5vuUT_yRhFU6HY4fr5LDGkXCuaA-mLAWeRImnrdqWABkuyhdbZuK61ObddIMUg310UvFFquIIoiuHCiy3zeuL6vMoprspc-8rs_K7dV-gxHGScVwwMhD9LM6ZU/s1920/Dancerina_stageimage01.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="991" data-original-width="1920" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUQfpG83Ad2IkO5zolW1hSsS3zVuZqQ_Jnj1LvwHbe_LKuAiKDqMn7Fj2nXUTICRFOT5vuUT_yRhFU6HY4fr5LDGkXCuaA-mLAWeRImnrdqWABkuyhdbZuK61ObddIMUg310UvFFquIIoiuHCiy3zeuL6vMoprspc-8rs_K7dV-gxHGScVwwMhD9LM6ZU/w400-h206/Dancerina_stageimage01.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Choreographer number three, Kira, took control of her vision, and choreographed to "Dreams." Five dancers gracefully understood the assignment and graced the stage with pastel colors and spring-like set to demonstrate purpose and dance.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4s2_31fMMWSLqYpY5vnbT0bSOj4Dc58ErEQfyCTKjnhOyGou4kbtQfS2tqOdm1EQK-kGS2H1VvWNr4gFql8nMlCxKqpjB95mioNLoJ2Ju0H8b4K8GbAkthGfhC_AY3MAQPjSGD5RNUKjwK2hfubICUE2mAUrV7iZLnY9QlhbKWXpahOV1t7lD91bfgkg/s2048/dancerina_stageimage02.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4s2_31fMMWSLqYpY5vnbT0bSOj4Dc58ErEQfyCTKjnhOyGou4kbtQfS2tqOdm1EQK-kGS2H1VvWNr4gFql8nMlCxKqpjB95mioNLoJ2Ju0H8b4K8GbAkthGfhC_AY3MAQPjSGD5RNUKjwK2hfubICUE2mAUrV7iZLnY9QlhbKWXpahOV1t7lD91bfgkg/w400-h213/dancerina_stageimage02.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />"Private Dancer," number four, was choreographed by Sarah. Sarah's passion was noticeable in every cadence and movement. All five dancers wore derby hats and body dresses with feathers. Their movements swayed to the music and lyrics of the song.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ovfSU-xKzhbEu3vcRKdOXiuQHlAMRkwnlng1_BaeUaj0GmTacRN5ckYE6-xg5QEWidWEHm_bIUbytPCFJUMDCC1L3S1hkVBXU-ldfw4jvZONftaP4dwg5tq7Im4mAF2cuW1ueZuWIt_UEZ1c9WE4l1r9UPA-XqzxZvBHUOvvsz6x6LG17so20I9Tkg1k/s1920/dancerina_stageimage03.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="991" data-original-width="1920" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ovfSU-xKzhbEu3vcRKdOXiuQHlAMRkwnlng1_BaeUaj0GmTacRN5ckYE6-xg5QEWidWEHm_bIUbytPCFJUMDCC1L3S1hkVBXU-ldfw4jvZONftaP4dwg5tq7Im4mAF2cuW1ueZuWIt_UEZ1c9WE4l1r9UPA-XqzxZvBHUOvvsz6x6LG17so20I9Tkg1k/w400-h206/dancerina_stageimage03.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Choreography number five was done by Chrissy. She and one other dancer had the audience fixated on her performance to "Cosmic Love." This dance meant a lot to her because her father passed away exactly ten years ago, impacting a huge part of her life. However, despite her sadness, she was determined to push forward and produce beyond her sadness. And, that is what she and her fellow dancer did.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehAqmyrJ4lxD2J-PWYoAO9a_asB7PjyQhdyz7eNjfSYO6OUwWD1ACRaMVpEZ5CDbZcxKoNFVQR3bmF0wE9Di8p9ha_ziWvMi0SMEQ9kQX2VjU0hoXDwC2Up5gXVT0T8ut2kZG50PcYAsI6JB_DDzhJdAjX5DcgCx-4f0cGDrUW1CRqi-wcXb4r0Zddh65/s1299/Danceringa_Number%20Five%20with%20Guitar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="1299" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehAqmyrJ4lxD2J-PWYoAO9a_asB7PjyQhdyz7eNjfSYO6OUwWD1ACRaMVpEZ5CDbZcxKoNFVQR3bmF0wE9Di8p9ha_ziWvMi0SMEQ9kQX2VjU0hoXDwC2Up5gXVT0T8ut2kZG50PcYAsI6JB_DDzhJdAjX5DcgCx-4f0cGDrUW1CRqi-wcXb4r0Zddh65/w400-h193/Danceringa_Number%20Five%20with%20Guitar.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Choreographer number six, Lola and two other dance professionals were enjoying "Hoje." Their feather costumes complemented every move and rhythm of the song.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPYD4TluWtVBbVWQIwFknQVDDrMnSKK4mrxe_q11r6yIWxftUNsBwdtTm3BQc5c8Ce6hePRHit9DPUcrbXb8P0Zwf40Pc_T6MJwBAsp90gC-DnyQec4YT5b2hjrCMqPsvovTYChx3yIMEHodm89atdVQAgZ9_r1anBFdIahIHtJ3VIIaVQvqwPuluuR45/s1459/Dancerina_Number%20SixA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="1459" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPYD4TluWtVBbVWQIwFknQVDDrMnSKK4mrxe_q11r6yIWxftUNsBwdtTm3BQc5c8Ce6hePRHit9DPUcrbXb8P0Zwf40Pc_T6MJwBAsp90gC-DnyQec4YT5b2hjrCMqPsvovTYChx3yIMEHodm89atdVQAgZ9_r1anBFdIahIHtJ3VIIaVQvqwPuluuR45/w400-h154/Dancerina_Number%20SixA.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The crowd dance was choreographed by janji. A crowd dance is the very last dance where show participants and guests dance on stage to approximately one to three songs choreographed by the designated person. Janji choreographed a rich mixture of dances, from Bollywood to Samba. Every dance made you feel as if you were in a Brazilian carnival.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CNN6p8K_b7eJHgaeNhiBiT7Xb1NHC_dJHJaQ57JegqyDDznnjWH6KEF2KHK9e49LzNwv7C6KOIpg8vB_0-rmjqbQXsT_O2eFT9EMeXKSbamPpfw5cyDx5YFUW_KlaWWWEu8AQBv39AgJxljSJzWpDnLprn7I_Fhsi_7shKy8NnD29RX1ixTh0YE2oAsB/s2048/Dancerina_stageimage04.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CNN6p8K_b7eJHgaeNhiBiT7Xb1NHC_dJHJaQ57JegqyDDznnjWH6KEF2KHK9e49LzNwv7C6KOIpg8vB_0-rmjqbQXsT_O2eFT9EMeXKSbamPpfw5cyDx5YFUW_KlaWWWEu8AQBv39AgJxljSJzWpDnLprn7I_Fhsi_7shKy8NnD29RX1ixTh0YE2oAsB/w400-h213/Dancerina_stageimage04.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As always, it was a great show. Elysium Cabaret always provides a mixture of music, movement, creation, joy, and friendships every Friday evening at six o'clock in The Empire Room at Copperhead Road. The venue challenges artists and guests to allow their imagination to illuminate and set them free through dance and entertainment! And, these choreographers and dancers did just that. Even the audience gets an opportunity to feel the magic. At the end of every show, the venue invites everyone on stage to dance with the show participants and celebrate the simple joy of dance as a "Welcome to the weekend!"<br /><br />The last Saturday of each month, they also perform a "Best Of" show at 1pm SLT. This offers their friends and family in Europe a chance to come see our shows at a time that is better suited for them.<br /><br />Their Second Life Location is:<br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copperhead%20Road/74/64/2754">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copperhead%20Road/74/64/2754</a><br /><br />Social Media:<br />Blog: <a href="https://elysiumcabaretblog.wordpress.com/">https://elysiumcabaretblog.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />Facebook Page:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Elysium-Cabaret-191390887935940/">https://www.facebook.com/Elysium-Cabaret-191390887935940/</a><br /><br />Submitted by: Dancerina Starlight <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-65154015770832767832023-11-06T06:00:00.039-05:002023-11-06T06:00:00.141-05:00Liquid Gold Dance Group Gallery And New Exhibit At Peale Museum<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Gemma Cleanslate</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXXwoSGzm0Mwlwv-IHK7Lp_VKwCRF8YnB_Nzjk69k4q3KNWy9xCb2btoQRorooelTIA-4EWfE_gpERj5aqvqQrdS-AcZD9JDKmE5Km5DIVdhg0DAkikLjQS8vbbqvM9MDyqRwRai8klTwCNyqhJvKpULjqHjx7JiK8rGCrpjiAVkW2uVWfBdnJldUTpnt/s3096/gemma_beertje2_002.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXXwoSGzm0Mwlwv-IHK7Lp_VKwCRF8YnB_Nzjk69k4q3KNWy9xCb2btoQRorooelTIA-4EWfE_gpERj5aqvqQrdS-AcZD9JDKmE5Km5DIVdhg0DAkikLjQS8vbbqvM9MDyqRwRai8klTwCNyqhJvKpULjqHjx7JiK8rGCrpjiAVkW2uVWfBdnJldUTpnt/w400-h219/gemma_beertje2_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Liquid Gold Dance Group has a lovely region for
their activities. One of the buildings is a gallery owned by Lin
Carlucci. October 2 I was invited to an opening for a good friend of
mine, Beertje :. (Beertje Beaumont). I have known Beertje as a member of
my Philosophy class for many years and also she is known for her
beautiful fashion shop store, !!La Beaumonde ,where she has elegant
gowns and jewelry on the Amsterdam Region. We also golf together most
weeks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYQCRCbM8O9IHo_9JJRx_MSXVOc4uFcF1uc-v-9s-TMnYpqJI-5gYjjeSDPdBURPXirtnyTA3fjNAaVq2DLsyx2AB3_T5mIg5rSB0ucNYkkYjeUtP5yqXt3iDzlxCZEqVxlxMQOU1J775CUJwUVEa-W2T8sjvJqC2hmXdVprYwnUQFlpZY_5eILQqEdHs/s3096/gemma_beertje2_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYQCRCbM8O9IHo_9JJRx_MSXVOc4uFcF1uc-v-9s-TMnYpqJI-5gYjjeSDPdBURPXirtnyTA3fjNAaVq2DLsyx2AB3_T5mIg5rSB0ucNYkkYjeUtP5yqXt3iDzlxCZEqVxlxMQOU1J775CUJwUVEa-W2T8sjvJqC2hmXdVprYwnUQFlpZY_5eILQqEdHs/w400-h219/gemma_beertje2_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I was unaware however what a
marvelous real life artist she is. She has imported her real life art
pieces into second life and are now on exhibit at Galley until January.
Many of her pieces are done with texturing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEKTdso3l5O_DKzolslhv-iJAhLroUPY7vezjBfKZLEpBqXqLbJX9icfma3iRBpTzpnwR-lN-YcySpJf6ofmC8GPlNu9JaS2E-aAtrz7u86p1ftVvKGq94iBpVyMh3hBROvJEpSyKwjiidpjzkzctjVZ4nghYPI4WkJ7Mz0e_1s9n1Q_lRtIrJ54S02r8/s3348/gemma_beertje3%20port_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1832" data-original-width="3348" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEKTdso3l5O_DKzolslhv-iJAhLroUPY7vezjBfKZLEpBqXqLbJX9icfma3iRBpTzpnwR-lN-YcySpJf6ofmC8GPlNu9JaS2E-aAtrz7u86p1ftVvKGq94iBpVyMh3hBROvJEpSyKwjiidpjzkzctjVZ4nghYPI4WkJ7Mz0e_1s9n1Q_lRtIrJ54S02r8/w400-h219/gemma_beertje3%20port_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Several
are hauntingly beautiful portraits from her work in real life. I was
taken by her rendition of shore birds since I have been a birder for
many years and will be putting them on my wall at home.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-67ZteTlaBbUPJxbOqhGR8jJ581jH50udqLFDsw9o4ckcDAhuas8jOB8Ir4IPk12bgf1h332HcEmFKjiZAlC25dw7dZODv6APA2sD6PStyfdx2nd4nn84kg_8JI8R042-BUmC74UCm0GpQ9ae0Ntoa3AcxG8jV-MhBqIcNdm8q7izDHCGGNZL5v6sXlW/s3096/gemma_beertje_002.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-67ZteTlaBbUPJxbOqhGR8jJ581jH50udqLFDsw9o4ckcDAhuas8jOB8Ir4IPk12bgf1h332HcEmFKjiZAlC25dw7dZODv6APA2sD6PStyfdx2nd4nn84kg_8JI8R042-BUmC74UCm0GpQ9ae0Ntoa3AcxG8jV-MhBqIcNdm8q7izDHCGGNZL5v6sXlW/w400-h219/gemma_beertje_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The reception was well attended and many friends were present . Her works are for sale at the gallery .Be sure to get her gift when you go. It is one of her jewelry sets, necklace, earrings, tiara for the ladies and a sweet carnation pin for the gents which I would certainly wear so I took it too. Here is the entrance. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Only%20One/49/64/1501">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Only%20One/49/64/1501</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77rKTHEBS-sH3ur_beaQPztgruZGb2K0qLu_w2arcqUqjElY36ggtZllibCaH09BXc6OA2XuI2HOdJCbklM5OokUzq03dDjQl7BB4nBsW8XAvfiBaAp5gESs3_VKh9TYMMzLEUHgC0MIXKfo1O6Ha2das3LZE30RYP1BjR6m6055N93F2-1XWhPV8MO63/s3096/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo2_002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi77rKTHEBS-sH3ur_beaQPztgruZGb2K0qLu_w2arcqUqjElY36ggtZllibCaH09BXc6OA2XuI2HOdJCbklM5OokUzq03dDjQl7BB4nBsW8XAvfiBaAp5gESs3_VKh9TYMMzLEUHgC0MIXKfo1O6Ha2das3LZE30RYP1BjR6m6055N93F2-1XWhPV8MO63/w400-h219/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo2_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Last week I went to a new exhibit at the Peale Museum that was very different. The Peale is a replica of the Peale Community Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. This exhibit by Leeboot is the very same exhibit they hosted recently in Baltimore and it has been imported to SL. Lee Boot is a painter and media artist. He is the Director of UMBC’s Imaging Research Center, and an affiliate Associate Professor in the Departments of Visual Arts and Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. His background is extensive and it is all explained at this exhibit which will be there more or less permanently.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BGxROQKe0txePokaxiJ4kh-cO8L-lmIvZPxgVMwZqgjvyYmnuzhSaBPlbZw1tfZWiVJrUZs6LAH8un-LzbceJ1a8zANOUf0kBQT4K7Obwerki73TSHI1v7gaNIkqhf6FBuPwfUdG-Y-wy5E85C63-UPOM31KSATIR8OV08KoPx7dRqjbC3mKhE4-f7gB/s3096/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo_010.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BGxROQKe0txePokaxiJ4kh-cO8L-lmIvZPxgVMwZqgjvyYmnuzhSaBPlbZw1tfZWiVJrUZs6LAH8un-LzbceJ1a8zANOUf0kBQT4K7Obwerki73TSHI1v7gaNIkqhf6FBuPwfUdG-Y-wy5E85C63-UPOM31KSATIR8OV08KoPx7dRqjbC3mKhE4-f7gB/w400-h219/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo_010.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As he talked about his background and his various life experiences and how they affected his art I felt I was looking into his expression of the mind and brain. There are many metaphors in the surreal images. You will see as you follow the arrows that there are explanatory videos along the way to help you understand how the art came to be and perhaps some meanings one would never recognize until the video explains it all.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBu0VekJFIDE9DJ8dLVJNf50AMoMUykg3D8dBSUcmlT1X3IdzsFkFScL3ADEXW1DbPtP_1UXZQZ_xzLrDjEX7JiNbwbLouzebqxrK571-_qnpt7szrBvz1mC7-TXYuCM7VHn774tDmWyPG075X-_A04jRFpVrIuI030DFt8l_EqhexIO1rL_EQWcP2_RHw/s3096/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo_004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBu0VekJFIDE9DJ8dLVJNf50AMoMUykg3D8dBSUcmlT1X3IdzsFkFScL3ADEXW1DbPtP_1UXZQZ_xzLrDjEX7JiNbwbLouzebqxrK571-_qnpt7szrBvz1mC7-TXYuCM7VHn774tDmWyPG075X-_A04jRFpVrIuI030DFt8l_EqhexIO1rL_EQWcP2_RHw/w400-h219/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It reminded me of stream of consciousness writing transferred into art.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIce-MkvE8CAuCafUlMo0cH8KIc37q9oiF_gYXS6U0oAJCbuYziYTQus7LTAOAQBl5Xfig65WhG_4HqH8LMSDjo3WwjTppOp4wvDznY4SKV1UtnD1WhgN66EtxVvM15xYBW0uMLiIN9v3YcqD63gcRo1f7UXlM4KEGLhl6LKmhb48eLlKzw_jiuE_Ck4P/s3096/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo_007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIce-MkvE8CAuCafUlMo0cH8KIc37q9oiF_gYXS6U0oAJCbuYziYTQus7LTAOAQBl5Xfig65WhG_4HqH8LMSDjo3WwjTppOp4wvDznY4SKV1UtnD1WhgN66EtxVvM15xYBW0uMLiIN9v3YcqD63gcRo1f7UXlM4KEGLhl6LKmhb48eLlKzw_jiuE_Ck4P/w400-h219/gemma_peale%20lee%20boo_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Although Lee has been an artist for many years his work now is dedicated
to how art can affect and assist young people and assist them mentally.
He became a researcher in. how to use media to further the arts, public
policy, importance of culture and how it drives human behavior and
impacts the world. The videos will help to explain it all much more
fully. Here is the entrance with the opening video,<br /><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Peale%20Museum/221/74/1418">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Peale%20Museum/221/74/1418</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Gemma Cleanslate</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-90823047076136778612023-11-01T06:00:00.063-04:002023-11-02T16:53:14.155-04:00Virtuoso/JAPA Halloween/Fall Strut<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Dancerina Starlight</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBQoAZUOuMTnpqS-ipUAER_Sp-HTf2O5qIJO0d1tTEmVmTiVdTyYwJaG8poo_dpncbFInn7Yk0rMchUC99zd2W5IXh7s2hohJxSqTHsJQbSTjadlWX4nuzOMbU7J32TAhkejkRnJ9YpbhyphenhyphenQVuW5ZNActZdI5Cz3wWqNkp4V2c8r2y7irZqfHeHgUo0MbC/s489/Dancerina_VIRTUOSO%20LOGO.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="484" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBQoAZUOuMTnpqS-ipUAER_Sp-HTf2O5qIJO0d1tTEmVmTiVdTyYwJaG8poo_dpncbFInn7Yk0rMchUC99zd2W5IXh7s2hohJxSqTHsJQbSTjadlWX4nuzOMbU7J32TAhkejkRnJ9YpbhyphenhyphenQVuW5ZNActZdI5Cz3wWqNkp4V2c8r2y7irZqfHeHgUo0MbC/w198-h200/Dancerina_VIRTUOSO%20LOGO.png" width="198" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9se912fsRv3cSWKVhaMXJ60Pa-Kudc_Xj_pxQSPNpctw8_a1ze1QwSkmMUiPZpnBA6TjG481Mv5FyqlcwAWHcLwrFnsLYVWBeYinYsyqai2XzG299pwG9EB61EfMQIshoZxIVDGNFgCd8_VlPCUv3b0uIx3wGvnVyEn5egh1AmAMYpms0IUtSYQKP3QPJ/s455/Dancerina_JAPA%20LOGO.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="455" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9se912fsRv3cSWKVhaMXJ60Pa-Kudc_Xj_pxQSPNpctw8_a1ze1QwSkmMUiPZpnBA6TjG481Mv5FyqlcwAWHcLwrFnsLYVWBeYinYsyqai2XzG299pwG9EB61EfMQIshoZxIVDGNFgCd8_VlPCUv3b0uIx3wGvnVyEn5egh1AmAMYpms0IUtSYQKP3QPJ/s320/Dancerina_JAPA%20LOGO.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoAzo_n8ccZTM8ApmZSozB02NI1bngJTBtgXj58PQWte6h1piKPrCy0xuZLJgjZGKoEYWyVQ12Rf9NApWhd7tP_JxXDH_vv_FirWUA4Xj2MonsSKUrYPNuJePlQHQleVKk-OMfdxLrqnnbQWXiVw1dytrtf99AkqITghlHtrJmUnHvFFNiJXzSgMUlJ3d/s754/Dancerina_Flyer.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoAzo_n8ccZTM8ApmZSozB02NI1bngJTBtgXj58PQWte6h1piKPrCy0xuZLJgjZGKoEYWyVQ12Rf9NApWhd7tP_JxXDH_vv_FirWUA4Xj2MonsSKUrYPNuJePlQHQleVKk-OMfdxLrqnnbQWXiVw1dytrtf99AkqITghlHtrJmUnHvFFNiJXzSgMUlJ3d/w265-h400/Dancerina_Flyer.png" width="265" /></a></div><br /> Are you like many who steal a thoughtful memory or two from some great events that captured your warm Summer 2023 months? This past summer was busy and fun for dancers at Virtuoso. From their summer showcase, "Into the Woods," Adventurous Dance Challenge, Intensive Summer Dance Camp, Summer World Dance, Steampunk Showcase--just to name a few, how can anyone easily remove such indelible memories? And, these dedicated dancers haven't slowed down - with their commitment to dance, Fall was greeted with the same dance energy and fancy feet welcome!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bEoVjtyj90Az9OGsly1hfmWNjO5JbCYNolMBOHEAt6UC0ko8_Edp2y3Nkr3kiPkKRjh7lZsf1YvxQ8zDTt3uzy-VVuNcldP_gQQ4n4C586uf9c1RTF1611ENwJh8u4deFtq9eZff0sfnG-nKG-8044rLds-1DeHQEHoAN_j78O-ewJtOPU-N7eA3tHH5/s512/Dancerina_CASSY%20AND%20ALL_01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bEoVjtyj90Az9OGsly1hfmWNjO5JbCYNolMBOHEAt6UC0ko8_Edp2y3Nkr3kiPkKRjh7lZsf1YvxQ8zDTt3uzy-VVuNcldP_gQQ4n4C586uf9c1RTF1611ENwJh8u4deFtq9eZff0sfnG-nKG-8044rLds-1DeHQEHoAN_j78O-ewJtOPU-N7eA3tHH5/w400-h248/Dancerina_CASSY%20AND%20ALL_01.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />On Saturday, October 28, nine Virtuoso dancers embraced harvest season and all the other spooky "stuff" that comes with this time of the year. With Sexy to spooky costumes, they participated in the 2023 VIRTUOSO/JAPA HALLOWEEN/FALL STRUT, coordinated by Delaney Jenson and had a blast! </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb2A4-voUoccY_EgAu3IGlrC64i_Ub7KXaV3JaCVDcg_W7wXrIMHcvqPGBXmqGTXTE75RK7F9bSaB2-vYT86-BPh4H04EsFTdDB1O4WHfJ3wuEwcdolVZ46naidn6dhZC96xNvRVR6zW2Fcz_ZSdIJ-v3k00OHkWM6iOLTlIGY-f2hc8YvmPUoOKC6Usv/s512/Dancerina_KLARK%20AND%20RAVYN.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb2A4-voUoccY_EgAu3IGlrC64i_Ub7KXaV3JaCVDcg_W7wXrIMHcvqPGBXmqGTXTE75RK7F9bSaB2-vYT86-BPh4H04EsFTdDB1O4WHfJ3wuEwcdolVZ46naidn6dhZC96xNvRVR6zW2Fcz_ZSdIJ-v3k00OHkWM6iOLTlIGY-f2hc8YvmPUoOKC6Usv/w400-h238/Dancerina_KLARK%20AND%20RAVYN.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Choreographers were Rose (Day-O), Morganna (Quid Pro Quo), Sagia (Zombie Zoo), Sultry (Spooky Scary Skeletons), Dancerina (When Fall Comes to New England), Ravyn (Dolls), Janji (If I only Had a Brain), Sarah (Witchy Woman), and Cassy (Somebody's Watching Me). They came with their individual and collective energy and dance spirit to strut their Autumn dance numbers. A strut is a choreographed dance made in the Smooth Dancer. It allows guests to join the dance via each dancer's inviter - affording everyone present to dance as a whole group. No stage sets or dance movers are needed (Delaney Jenson 2023).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-adxBUQlKc99KkYuZzw8BDNhp3HsB8YCHI-QFbDD0mvEZly-H246lFa7J1xikStUHgAAlUnK3QVOMtr3NE69dM5sngVFnp88N2oy82vnYWUSAKtdZRLVKK6CwA-KEoMxH3Wa1zpIS2H0TnUds3h7ljDlBzncfRTv9seNFZEvWTk1J1uOl1uOKQtMtmU3W/s512/Dancerina_MORGANNA%20AND%20ALL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-adxBUQlKc99KkYuZzw8BDNhp3HsB8YCHI-QFbDD0mvEZly-H246lFa7J1xikStUHgAAlUnK3QVOMtr3NE69dM5sngVFnp88N2oy82vnYWUSAKtdZRLVKK6CwA-KEoMxH3Wa1zpIS2H0TnUds3h7ljDlBzncfRTv9seNFZEvWTk1J1uOl1uOKQtMtmU3W/w400-h234/Dancerina_MORGANNA%20AND%20ALL.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Approximately forty guests braved the spook and footloose with choreographers. The song selections meshed well as choreographers and guests cheered each other for doing a great job!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAThDCuSSo5aHbl2KKyvKlnt-EwZ4cZHXCgpGRuDYYJs5Wxl3nDg8I77o9vpp6d5HEX7oh4_CrN9qiVE4t2JRFQAI-YKzTysQRRui8lDTxvVtrvL4GCd8zXKsGyQfRKR8GMgvHdnQ8IJO7UsOFI_mpky-qlJ38kwVaZgOb0oTSNXfQ_Y78gE8m2YgtUV9/s512/Dancerina_ROSE%20AND%20ALL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAThDCuSSo5aHbl2KKyvKlnt-EwZ4cZHXCgpGRuDYYJs5Wxl3nDg8I77o9vpp6d5HEX7oh4_CrN9qiVE4t2JRFQAI-YKzTysQRRui8lDTxvVtrvL4GCd8zXKsGyQfRKR8GMgvHdnQ8IJO7UsOFI_mpky-qlJ38kwVaZgOb0oTSNXfQ_Y78gE8m2YgtUV9/w400-h257/Dancerina_ROSE%20AND%20ALL.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Rose, like Dorothy, longed to go home. It seemed support dancer, Maestro, Morganna's four-legged accompanied dancer appeared to only flaunt his beautiful, thin black velvet fur and green eyes, but nonetheless captivated everyone with his presence. Sagia kept company with the zoo zombies. Sarah, flew off in thin air on her fancy broom. Sultry insisted her bare bones were all she needed to live. Autumn leaves gently blew and flew here and there as Ravyn played with dolls. Janji needed to be convinced she had a brain, while Curious Cassy's laser eyes penetrated the darkness with her self-made effects! The strut concluded with great free-styling from Ravyn!--Myriad talent, energy, synergy, spirit, and togetherness in the name of dance. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3m4-b0GK6LgK_-d2rdnHhkFWLmefHYawz9iQfhErOmYmtP2_ocLZaMqyR2te6Kv3qHDw-NoiHa0PlOPB11t2ixGez3ihFWWxBnWJ8zuh57aSB1MrZQ01OQwchfDuaPhozyzHgwAPXpHgCmbAgUvJQ8UX6GfA1ZsXN-QCeNBHl5H7aABZFL7AxlA4qxmM/s512/Dancerina_KLARK%20AND%20DELANEY%201.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3m4-b0GK6LgK_-d2rdnHhkFWLmefHYawz9iQfhErOmYmtP2_ocLZaMqyR2te6Kv3qHDw-NoiHa0PlOPB11t2ixGez3ihFWWxBnWJ8zuh57aSB1MrZQ01OQwchfDuaPhozyzHgwAPXpHgCmbAgUvJQ8UX6GfA1ZsXN-QCeNBHl5H7aABZFL7AxlA4qxmM/w400-h259/Dancerina_KLARK%20AND%20DELANEY%201.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />These dancers discovered each other while being professionally trained at Journey Academy of the Performing Arts (JAPA)--Classes of 2021 and 2023 and while enrolled in any of many dance classes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJmY4Zwd-HxoQ_5MPGWGlUztzz7WWNfpXnZF17icFB22NDeahDdI5h2aFT1-ugl4uWOGkVNZAYsLV1FYEhCmS44p0VafPaplWhrkN3zl-UtICENcqI2GSwZObo6xafnlkT_LiXsvCB2yc0Vp1Ybe4ImuppfdHolYT3jmaQUJ66xLAQiPZrKNvyWtuHC5m/s512/Dancerina_KLARK%20AND%20DELANEY%202.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJmY4Zwd-HxoQ_5MPGWGlUztzz7WWNfpXnZF17icFB22NDeahDdI5h2aFT1-ugl4uWOGkVNZAYsLV1FYEhCmS44p0VafPaplWhrkN3zl-UtICENcqI2GSwZObo6xafnlkT_LiXsvCB2yc0Vp1Ybe4ImuppfdHolYT3jmaQUJ66xLAQiPZrKNvyWtuHC5m/w400-h246/Dancerina_KLARK%20AND%20DELANEY%202.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />While they continue to broaden their dance perspectives in varying spaces, they remain linked to their source, JAPA.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjh_ZY28iT7JVsf7H6ONCeV86TsBNHPfS_6aLQhCofIYxIn_mCUG0kCtOfr6QMPE9ATU1mDgVQZCc0VX0tQNQVqS0hYDtE8YsJP4OQFWW4_mvAlH5WrdoNNFdylLLJImQsCNbfCZwKtoxjsETC2ZNHZLzGX8mi0UyzlRP28tGH_XpcIbDegY20ZMs1l5O/s512/Dancerina_KLARK%20I%20THINK.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjh_ZY28iT7JVsf7H6ONCeV86TsBNHPfS_6aLQhCofIYxIn_mCUG0kCtOfr6QMPE9ATU1mDgVQZCc0VX0tQNQVqS0hYDtE8YsJP4OQFWW4_mvAlH5WrdoNNFdylLLJImQsCNbfCZwKtoxjsETC2ZNHZLzGX8mi0UyzlRP28tGH_XpcIbDegY20ZMs1l5O/w400-h241/Dancerina_KLARK%20I%20THINK.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Klark Harvy, JAPA Principal and Performance Director of VIRTUOSO, established the group to inspire talented people to come together for full show performances, and as guests, solos and groups, at the Virtuoso Theatres, and special events (Klark Harvy, 2017). Of course, Principal Klark showed up wearing his Principal face and fun face, dressed to impress the zoo zombies!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzYp2JQNLf13bo6LBrc_di2OiQllvQVTyctU8lK4XNC4qJyIdaSqXED-Vlmy7aQnGzb_GZfnq9corAbU29N6Ws3Jpk8niFZXMeOKmoRknYDF_BWEpNM0mbWrvQu66bD6aXYCDvhP4wEjfElIVQuTGV6sB73zDpkSlS0dH1fxewFrQBY7RMchh-Aik5X3m/s512/Dancerina_DELANEY%201.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzYp2JQNLf13bo6LBrc_di2OiQllvQVTyctU8lK4XNC4qJyIdaSqXED-Vlmy7aQnGzb_GZfnq9corAbU29N6Ws3Jpk8niFZXMeOKmoRknYDF_BWEpNM0mbWrvQu66bD6aXYCDvhP4wEjfElIVQuTGV6sB73zDpkSlS0dH1fxewFrQBY7RMchh-Aik5X3m/w400-h261/Dancerina_DELANEY%201.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Vice Principal Delaney Jenson works very closely with Principal Klark on all levels at JAPA and Virtuoso. She teaches all of the Spot On Tools and gives presentations in some areas of dance. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZ7D-TnfJsTU4PUIs-ZE4GGcblDt5exWFylTh9fiZmPXlxIsOQdZ3AmQFyWEkhCTOXWLa3OCDO8VpyL5yxAFWMwZoW-OUBabgtAmMhea9QL4EilJOjGh9yFe3ZXleAJUbKMoKBeOGO80pk_2ryzNuvWl9HyHHpdNLRfoP3ryrz3flg4NRlhJ2sYfQqciT/s512/Dancerina_DELANEY%202.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZ7D-TnfJsTU4PUIs-ZE4GGcblDt5exWFylTh9fiZmPXlxIsOQdZ3AmQFyWEkhCTOXWLa3OCDO8VpyL5yxAFWMwZoW-OUBabgtAmMhea9QL4EilJOjGh9yFe3ZXleAJUbKMoKBeOGO80pk_2ryzNuvWl9HyHHpdNLRfoP3ryrz3flg4NRlhJ2sYfQqciT/w400-h249/Dancerina_DELANEY%202.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Through the mentoring program, she assists students in dance and personal development. She coordinated the Halloween/Fall Strut and showed up splendidly sexy and ready to direct as she keeps her pulse on her next project.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbZKaNvmsxv3IGGTynbjMGs6uwYvbAgNJ27yvHym5Zlvqp2KLqfQR5tUk3kc-3qWxYCT5gGBrxDOoXSt_bqVHcnSckDhbSN9Tz7jBqxDWmM6qnxd9AbNyxNJBQq0Xqsd0ewA_D4wvH-QveBPP0uOa6NCZxwJJdqUAmxyhgHIwo-3ERQtA6Xvkj9KyxBrZ/s512/Dancerina_SARAH%20AND%20ALL.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbZKaNvmsxv3IGGTynbjMGs6uwYvbAgNJ27yvHym5Zlvqp2KLqfQR5tUk3kc-3qWxYCT5gGBrxDOoXSt_bqVHcnSckDhbSN9Tz7jBqxDWmM6qnxd9AbNyxNJBQq0Xqsd0ewA_D4wvH-QveBPP0uOa6NCZxwJJdqUAmxyhgHIwo-3ERQtA6Xvkj9KyxBrZ/w400-h215/Dancerina_SARAH%20AND%20ALL.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />What's on the rest of Virtuoso's 2023 calendar - well, the work almost never ends. The company multi-tasks with on-going dance project management. Currently, the company is preparing for Oliver, a very complex and moving program scheduled for December as well into 2024 as well as preparing to dance on Veteran's Day, and perhaps a Holiday strut. <br /><br />JAPA is a learning institution for dance, personal development, and life. There is a balance of professionalism and human consideration in both worlds. For further information and consideration, please contact Principal Klark Harvy or Vice Principal Delaney Jenson. Virtuoso membership is by Director invite only. <br /><br />Dancerina Starlight<br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-40833500584136748612023-10-23T06:00:00.001-04:002023-10-23T06:00:00.137-04:00Luna's Empire Ghost Hunt For Halloween 2023<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVcVYsUX28MCg6pdlZ6KHbnRAMMblYe2zLMTRbgPtLC85734vNdA8S4lA6XiY_T6ruyZKFk4dCf-_6yVh1dM4RfOyqjC7WXLi4UID1yk0zSFArpBgGGh4lYDTKSdhvZdVkecULEEjW5sFsFTeaXfdD0IRGEIcKLwv0DDGlQM-zLxlNwexlcuV-l4aOOse/s370/lunasempire.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="370" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVcVYsUX28MCg6pdlZ6KHbnRAMMblYe2zLMTRbgPtLC85734vNdA8S4lA6XiY_T6ruyZKFk4dCf-_6yVh1dM4RfOyqjC7WXLi4UID1yk0zSFArpBgGGh4lYDTKSdhvZdVkecULEEjW5sFsFTeaXfdD0IRGEIcKLwv0DDGlQM-zLxlNwexlcuV-l4aOOse/w400-h260/lunasempire.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> A year ago, the Newser reported on the Ghostbusters-themed <a href="https://slnewserdesign.blogspot.com/2022/10/lunas-empire-ghost-hunt.html">Ghost Hunt</a> in the pony-themed Luna's Empire sim. A year later, the game is back. It's gotten some improvements, which make for more interesting gameplay. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMs4_d-0Oaz5SA3b-XRCW0dcCXNO28aGxr_hzyGpgGgVPRLOM2FXwis0gbQwOnCjrVsWYFca4h2rQm6zd_txhC90-aVagacd68Iv2cgHwyS2cD-Us1FY6i4Wpuv64goAbMsYUA2OkEwDgv9L28H5ezNnGWxqDAONoRQlGepqwhjoZSQUXkmLMSD5Xi3GX/s1656/oct11'23_011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMs4_d-0Oaz5SA3b-XRCW0dcCXNO28aGxr_hzyGpgGgVPRLOM2FXwis0gbQwOnCjrVsWYFca4h2rQm6zd_txhC90-aVagacd68Iv2cgHwyS2cD-Us1FY6i4Wpuv64goAbMsYUA2OkEwDgv9L28H5ezNnGWxqDAONoRQlGepqwhjoZSQUXkmLMSD5Xi3GX/w400-h238/oct11'23_011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As before, the game isn't just for ponies, but open for just about all avatars to play (the very large and those smaller than tinies will likely have trouble). A board in the entrance room gives some instructions on how to play.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK2GJWmMD9NZ8lts1BmQVFjtZm5JbO60JEfRTxmQhX-uvkFLADwGQT8G7iGFaZsd6kqE_85P43Kr92oLcU3T2-Jw5OBP_APYJxp9Clp5Y-syJqoJOmZuy9uqGkZHcIdP-j4FAcqh7-n-ypgI0GH5V5rMVxxBTfjOFn4px0NnuUcLHda7Ii-kvmwbAj_Fr/s1656/oct11'23_013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK2GJWmMD9NZ8lts1BmQVFjtZm5JbO60JEfRTxmQhX-uvkFLADwGQT8G7iGFaZsd6kqE_85P43Kr92oLcU3T2-Jw5OBP_APYJxp9Clp5Y-syJqoJOmZuy9uqGkZHcIdP-j4FAcqh7-n-ypgI0GH5V5rMVxxBTfjOFn4px0NnuUcLHda7Ii-kvmwbAj_Fr/w400-h238/oct11'23_013.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Just outside are more instructions about how to use the HUD, and explaining one change to the game: classes of ghost hunters. You can choose to be a "Binder" whose shots slow down ghosts. You can be a Hunter, whose capture of a number of regular ghosts can bring on a boss ghost. And finally you can be a Cleaner, whose shots can clean slime off other players.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0L4aRlHWEfKosMEKGzeBdDaR2g-qWVvVLQ6K5P3qXdBu3SF73QKNxB6-Te6NryUnyQ3tdux4BUeQInW7c62oMH9EjB8itIG8Ew3iQTij5d2eRT0v-pLPS64g8fbq9tU7JPw2eswYWKz2OFDvriG9Q4wRG0lnhyphenhyphen9jyjuMfGT315b5eo-XS1SWuJGZgLmnp/s1656/oct11'23_019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0L4aRlHWEfKosMEKGzeBdDaR2g-qWVvVLQ6K5P3qXdBu3SF73QKNxB6-Te6NryUnyQ3tdux4BUeQInW7c62oMH9EjB8itIG8Ew3iQTij5d2eRT0v-pLPS64g8fbq9tU7JPw2eswYWKz2OFDvriG9Q4wRG0lnhyphenhyphen9jyjuMfGT315b5eo-XS1SWuJGZgLmnp/w400-h238/oct11'23_019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Clicking the instructions outside, you get a hud, a map, two guns (one for ponies and the other made for human and anthro avies) and an emitter.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5ChFiYr887GNTcknfNc6_82q3iADXoflPdiLgdKiPQk-KkJY8uQvpNYSOaz-taW2fOjsdmZo7X7u-xcPQsPxaLa5L9BiP_n7uEbvprk6WbZu3jUVTWhWXhftiApNmp8LitV-4FJf7zh1TO_pugaogCaoIcYGhe-CZoel9WEMThrxRkJ3s_ZT_ACv7r7Y/s1656/oct11'23_025b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5ChFiYr887GNTcknfNc6_82q3iADXoflPdiLgdKiPQk-KkJY8uQvpNYSOaz-taW2fOjsdmZo7X7u-xcPQsPxaLa5L9BiP_n7uEbvprk6WbZu3jUVTWhWXhftiApNmp8LitV-4FJf7zh1TO_pugaogCaoIcYGhe-CZoel9WEMThrxRkJ3s_ZT_ACv7r7Y/w400-h238/oct11'23_025b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One other change in the game this year, the ghosts can slime you. The slime bar on your HUD goes up, and your screen appears streaked with good. Besides feeling icky, this can reduce the candy you get for busting ghosts. The more you're slimed, the less candy you get. To clean off the slime, you need to either bathe in the fountain near where you get the HUD and gear, or another player on "Cleaner" mode uses his gun to zap it away. Sometimes there's always a cleaner around to help you, and other times you wait for a while and end up walking to the fountain to wash up on your own. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwcDNPHqD4ULvUiuUT9wWz99Gic7n2VCxLZCGlg3qwkdGeJBz6Bk9vEFbqrALa4jFiXa7VN8vhVTYTDDIqYB7P401etTabXXLmAg9NStuL6NxFwa3UWKchts65KN-wzyNBP0HfizI5liMEbjwUSNnrEjzx1RTD4I9KZwIZKldxRA_fx_VcY5d9DUe5eRH/s1455/oct18'23_011b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1455" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwcDNPHqD4ULvUiuUT9wWz99Gic7n2VCxLZCGlg3qwkdGeJBz6Bk9vEFbqrALa4jFiXa7VN8vhVTYTDDIqYB7P401etTabXXLmAg9NStuL6NxFwa3UWKchts65KN-wzyNBP0HfizI5liMEbjwUSNnrEjzx1RTD4I9KZwIZKldxRA_fx_VcY5d9DUe5eRH/w400-h224/oct18'23_011b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Most of the ghosts are regular ones, with one or two circles over their heads. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35m_AZif4VP15s4kXA2xbQFgv4taIOWTCRC_2Sql5RF-hNXKvSq412fhzo4dFTF_WpTqZBctcbEB4aC4v9J-p6TiBqj_WbtfFHAjaSGq8ztESzheb4kE8BEFgFHzTSK26d0eaGLTQVbTpzHASrqpLIdTfcRzLqUzvnCBD4u1s0vMdFiSfutCfkLdYqvMP/s1455/oct18'23_017b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="1455" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35m_AZif4VP15s4kXA2xbQFgv4taIOWTCRC_2Sql5RF-hNXKvSq412fhzo4dFTF_WpTqZBctcbEB4aC4v9J-p6TiBqj_WbtfFHAjaSGq8ztESzheb4kE8BEFgFHzTSK26d0eaGLTQVbTpzHASrqpLIdTfcRzLqUzvnCBD4u1s0vMdFiSfutCfkLdYqvMP/w400-h241/oct18'23_017b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />They just take several seconds to zap, weaken, and trap. Just don't be too close so they won't charge, touch, and slime you. A typical reward is ten candies.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QNszgPJTRA9Q5jNWVKU6cY8q_ycLMqzCy6mwixJHDWNQCciJ6dbU40dOXDXZCBNTCKAhwt0LFqLJXhx_GzbUdjDnFhnmp-W3eFHfte_AoE5JZBIhKhE69YkYie2GSzjCVlSo6Rh5gJC62Amdz7LcmXiTvG_lXG5O2OwOqfYLJU-dUEdZsMDKqJTwwKNZ/s1453/oct18'23_021b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="1453" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QNszgPJTRA9Q5jNWVKU6cY8q_ycLMqzCy6mwixJHDWNQCciJ6dbU40dOXDXZCBNTCKAhwt0LFqLJXhx_GzbUdjDnFhnmp-W3eFHfte_AoE5JZBIhKhE69YkYie2GSzjCVlSo6Rh5gJC62Amdz7LcmXiTvG_lXG5O2OwOqfYLJU-dUEdZsMDKqJTwwKNZ/w400-h210/oct18'23_021b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Some of the regular ghosts do look like "Slimer" from "Ghostbusters" (hard to see in this picture).<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYeDKIkp8T1K8EQXcYadeNbi2P2mYb-PrwYJ9au_-q300yPXUmn2J_ntN36_kGQUztgI_4J2zTsPOgiQClczB7D630Szbu0a5pon3dA5RQksGVz7IJFJp-sUscz6LbAm3gWSdiOcqK-3hisvx3ATx74JBt6h_ezrdD0MiudnEDH2DMgMV-7Ic24aDZOwd/s1455/oct18'23_044b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="1455" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYeDKIkp8T1K8EQXcYadeNbi2P2mYb-PrwYJ9au_-q300yPXUmn2J_ntN36_kGQUztgI_4J2zTsPOgiQClczB7D630Szbu0a5pon3dA5RQksGVz7IJFJp-sUscz6LbAm3gWSdiOcqK-3hisvx3ATx74JBt6h_ezrdD0MiudnEDH2DMgMV-7Ic24aDZOwd/w400-h240/oct18'23_044b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Less common are those with three, four, or five circles over them. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYtSed_CKnAvgWf17zcYHRDd8wAXipD6Vk8jo79v7Ena32Sp5RbdT8iY2nE6vjRDYfaIFeXfm0C68NEGzNU1UUSHQ9ju1peRTdDYkEjYndC7TcQvcdoySb5MfyNxcJlaZT35jRk1sY8m6B4rAmqoZY6q5M-lC5J-uDuJEh-WTTJTCMg98zhhyLt-MK5F6/s1456/oct18'23_014b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="1456" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYtSed_CKnAvgWf17zcYHRDd8wAXipD6Vk8jo79v7Ena32Sp5RbdT8iY2nE6vjRDYfaIFeXfm0C68NEGzNU1UUSHQ9ju1peRTdDYkEjYndC7TcQvcdoySb5MfyNxcJlaZT35jRk1sY8m6B4rAmqoZY6q5M-lC5J-uDuJEh-WTTJTCMg98zhhyLt-MK5F6/w400-h244/oct18'23_014b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">These boss ghosts are tougher, and will need multiple people to take down. Fortunately, you can call for help, and others will see a red "X" on the map where you did. The result will be people closing on the boss ghost to bust it to get a share of it's greater candy prize. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwlnIbVqQRJfdKdl5zlWQUq5Se3rtY8xjnyKF1Dh5AZluF7ua89Th0ITyQc0D3ZFB1xUMFGEYFMxl2VkUwlHMt5nyKXceuIGxmui6YlQU5FPBvEcvC08Kz7YyG2zSFzvkimaktj73burnq7Ap_COKJ4LIg1-dmswYUwhDy2d85jm2HL8Q0WLR_H1DdPry/s1656/oct18'23_036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="981" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwlnIbVqQRJfdKdl5zlWQUq5Se3rtY8xjnyKF1Dh5AZluF7ua89Th0ITyQc0D3ZFB1xUMFGEYFMxl2VkUwlHMt5nyKXceuIGxmui6YlQU5FPBvEcvC08Kz7YyG2zSFzvkimaktj73burnq7Ap_COKJ4LIg1-dmswYUwhDy2d85jm2HL8Q0WLR_H1DdPry/w400-h238/oct18'23_036.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">About every couple hours, a much more powerful boss ghost will appear. You can't just simply zap him, but apparently one will need to take out some pillars around the pond he appears in first. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDobjGs2UmJrGptkOtAuQbH1HuFMUNuMrBr3jOD-9vSlP3EBDtnKe7BZW52pg0aV6Ngii4J6IHAqZLiaK6MpCFWpuUI_KrTLLWjff_83YE_zB-_r55twUUlzsen_NWwZNzbuoFrN_DaHhyxEL8Wf2Vbi_woqNuw-hpp30H9m7nSw7QZ50_6T3uE2vRYnc1/s1656/oct18'23_039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="981" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDobjGs2UmJrGptkOtAuQbH1HuFMUNuMrBr3jOD-9vSlP3EBDtnKe7BZW52pg0aV6Ngii4J6IHAqZLiaK6MpCFWpuUI_KrTLLWjff_83YE_zB-_r55twUUlzsen_NWwZNzbuoFrN_DaHhyxEL8Wf2Vbi_woqNuw-hpp30H9m7nSw7QZ50_6T3uE2vRYnc1/w400-h238/oct18'23_039.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It also throws splotches of slime around, which hunters will need to zap and clean up. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqI0slwHY6_zFhSYrsFCWesGcScf1NltbHHzwu9t3REU8VvhcUxu0lJGyrGri6JlQ_jJBaThhFihbz4eZ9gMt0eFFgA9OGrPdUsvIQwGctI6jPKqxsRx4kHBjJPdMmXBpKBNN5A1Tg9UdAieDeh25Jjv10Q_nOgEeECik2Jg-OA7kz43g9uq9dyze4-iYi/s1656/oct11'23_049.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqI0slwHY6_zFhSYrsFCWesGcScf1NltbHHzwu9t3REU8VvhcUxu0lJGyrGri6JlQ_jJBaThhFihbz4eZ9gMt0eFFgA9OGrPdUsvIQwGctI6jPKqxsRx4kHBjJPdMmXBpKBNN5A1Tg9UdAieDeh25Jjv10Q_nOgEeECik2Jg-OA7kz43g9uq9dyze4-iYi/w400-h238/oct11'23_049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Taking down this bad boy takes effort, and likely getting slimmed and cleaned up a lot. But the rewards are great. For helping out, I got 1000 pieces of candy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPCE8bqqUBfnDI2K79aRQMlq58fHIrDhqWM3MPbGY6lt_swCq9TYOSbEHTagaNYQHOFvRdhd_z_4vHGcMHgeN3oyrRhAfTPGP2MhdaKdBbIFjjoqGhF64-4QGdYTD-0zJKhLyqd8jFJ7qvbMdNf5TKZekptH87iFIG7urE3Z_Ll6hiieqG-pR-NeVCtYd/s1654/oct18'23_045b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="1654" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPCE8bqqUBfnDI2K79aRQMlq58fHIrDhqWM3MPbGY6lt_swCq9TYOSbEHTagaNYQHOFvRdhd_z_4vHGcMHgeN3oyrRhAfTPGP2MhdaKdBbIFjjoqGhF64-4QGdYTD-0zJKhLyqd8jFJ7qvbMdNf5TKZekptH87iFIG7urE3Z_Ll6hiieqG-pR-NeVCtYd/w400-h213/oct18'23_045b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> What to do with all that candy? One can use it to buy prizes. The majority of them are for ponies, but not every single one. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFk5rys9czzU9phYZkJoiCwQ2_aOh6EstC8xpreLw4z5q6aDLBLYkoreqTUgExGG9E0W3zN3ttbfOEQ54iXLRj-SPvWBaKzVyDbeyoULXhfisR9Wmp3jiE6rj10Vj1IzrUPOC3Gg0hal9w6xBxjCEiGphxZvK-wnf_bCLBMoei_-fuHJVQukHooQA6O4TE/s1656/oct18'23_006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="982" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFk5rys9czzU9phYZkJoiCwQ2_aOh6EstC8xpreLw4z5q6aDLBLYkoreqTUgExGG9E0W3zN3ttbfOEQ54iXLRj-SPvWBaKzVyDbeyoULXhfisR9Wmp3jiE6rj10Vj1IzrUPOC3Gg0hal9w6xBxjCEiGphxZvK-wnf_bCLBMoei_-fuHJVQukHooQA6O4TE/w400-h238/oct18'23_006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There is a scoreboard for the top players. Some guys and girls have done a lot of 'bustin. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJ1lHBj1rHMcU1_QJTu3937JZd7gIMGqHwjubojJJyFbbhca2cTnXEP5UifknB0sim3g_5dvvRh9p_PHKBDDT0F2Z3m35J2erp7X9bCYGKFlhyphenhyphen4zZbtFhzTAv1fFlvVsp0IJgb08RWUTNNRz8k-EsvEkEok0zm7l-AIhQNK3xpQPu_Fq1ohxR-XBT7JE-/s1656/oct11'23_033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJ1lHBj1rHMcU1_QJTu3937JZd7gIMGqHwjubojJJyFbbhca2cTnXEP5UifknB0sim3g_5dvvRh9p_PHKBDDT0F2Z3m35J2erp7X9bCYGKFlhyphenhyphen4zZbtFhzTAv1fFlvVsp0IJgb08RWUTNNRz8k-EsvEkEok0zm7l-AIhQNK3xpQPu_Fq1ohxR-XBT7JE-/w400-h238/oct11'23_033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Going around, there's a variety of players. </div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWYAp7uAwOE4bYuY8-v36a-ypXjLnCv4aRViiViA8ZwUl7oUP1_lVxmu0unPTbc9oHN6AsCPUqXOTDxfDZEt4haE2v0BYvWBvPMwfJ1Yik3Ab4PjeQXvru3WhNzF59pkil2ysDZl6qAXjt8Qu-cWMQYnW0OctOSnHoOXN1-5EQyCrQGXZnzlac5jIonvp/s1656/oct11'23_039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWYAp7uAwOE4bYuY8-v36a-ypXjLnCv4aRViiViA8ZwUl7oUP1_lVxmu0unPTbc9oHN6AsCPUqXOTDxfDZEt4haE2v0BYvWBvPMwfJ1Yik3Ab4PjeQXvru3WhNzF59pkil2ysDZl6qAXjt8Qu-cWMQYnW0OctOSnHoOXN1-5EQyCrQGXZnzlac5jIonvp/w400-h238/oct11'23_039.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have fun ghostbusting.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunas%20empire%20events/215/26/14">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunas%20empire%20events/215/26/14</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-69859967274955749232023-09-27T06:00:00.019-04:002023-09-27T06:00:00.146-04:00Burn2 Is Coming<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Gemma Cleanslate<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJnbsMLVc5Pt4D4-s6aOaVHZqYfgFCjduxRzplL0SNimZkOoC8Jv9iIO8QxnCFuLFKIkHrPr-v5G1m1_p-1lgj0qhUHwY-0w9mNNcWIf49RCvKlCartqNOVf1y68UVf5_VeN7cDMUvUsOVEdfKj7njgtEaS3ZMskncbkvHM4NB4ouBbLIQZCCTol69kux/s3096/gemma_burn%20octo_002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJnbsMLVc5Pt4D4-s6aOaVHZqYfgFCjduxRzplL0SNimZkOoC8Jv9iIO8QxnCFuLFKIkHrPr-v5G1m1_p-1lgj0qhUHwY-0w9mNNcWIf49RCvKlCartqNOVf1y68UVf5_VeN7cDMUvUsOVEdfKj7njgtEaS3ZMskncbkvHM4NB4ouBbLIQZCCTol69kux/w400-h219/gemma_burn%20octo_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Burn2 , the Burning Man in second life is opening soon as you saw in the press release. <a href="https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2023/09/press-release-burn2-animalia.html">https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2023/09/press-release-burn2-animalia.html</a><br /><br />Meetings are going on planning activities for the week and detailing projects to be completed and ready for the opening October 6. I checked in to see if the town of Gerlach was ready for us all. The office , the Saloon, the workshop are all there . For newbies there is a help area to get them ready for second life movements and clothing for them is available.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiWD__xltuomF10UCYNfdsisO0UPfKSyk15noq6zfjHDZZkkUUo8mLbBjGyi1ODanUFzGtrIwfgwpLF9BBpTdSEjFKVcg9h6ty-tRxuX2Kem4ffZklGN0c4dbv22D3-7ZSs7EB1tOk63OerugdprUccVDw3McG_mwoPzJsOu8H4Tk1_8OSMs2bBB97Zex/s3096/gemma_burn%20octo_003.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiWD__xltuomF10UCYNfdsisO0UPfKSyk15noq6zfjHDZZkkUUo8mLbBjGyi1ODanUFzGtrIwfgwpLF9BBpTdSEjFKVcg9h6ty-tRxuX2Kem4ffZklGN0c4dbv22D3-7ZSs7EB1tOk63OerugdprUccVDw3McG_mwoPzJsOu8H4Tk1_8OSMs2bBB97Zex/w400-h219/gemma_burn%20octo_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Iskye Silverweb reminds all that “As is our tradition, our event’s theme is the same as Burning Man’s, which is ANIMALIA, an exploration of the animal worlds both real and imagined, and humanity’s place in it. Every year, artists and creatives are invited to get their plots to create homes and art installations in our virtual temporary city. For 2023, we have a total of 12 regions of virtual playa - plenty of space for seasoned and new Burners to build their art, theme camps, and even camp villages. Read about it here: <a href="https://www.burn2.org/animalia/">https://www.burn2.org/animalia/</a> “<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dBAuwVU0GB1vgXulLcNnNP_W33PzwQNwDluYxH-yiuorA_op4qaw6XL6ut936lbrkEh-APpw5uUOvFp-hIzSW61A6G-gp9CTMT4JlH43VR-xfV1fEA6EJWqsnX5QOt2YMgbIq-PS5cc_vN4cRT4cc6mMtJZSXWAkdW85qYcHBfFfjujAr05P_mFsdFih/s3096/Gemma_Burn1%20plot%20sales_004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dBAuwVU0GB1vgXulLcNnNP_W33PzwQNwDluYxH-yiuorA_op4qaw6XL6ut936lbrkEh-APpw5uUOvFp-hIzSW61A6G-gp9CTMT4JlH43VR-xfV1fEA6EJWqsnX5QOt2YMgbIq-PS5cc_vN4cRT4cc6mMtJZSXWAkdW85qYcHBfFfjujAr05P_mFsdFih/w400-h219/Gemma_Burn1%20plot%20sales_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The gift area grows every year as artists add their gifts to the piles. There is a dumpster also and for the first time in a long time I did a dumpster dive to see what was in there.. some nice prizes.. don’t pass it by without stopping! The event is getting closer and closer every day. Get ready to travel all the 12 regions and visit all the stages. The Fashionistas will present their take on clothing to wear and there will be live performances and so much fun. I have set up my Ranger Plot out on Silverfox with a resting place if you want to stop by and take a rest on my bear rug and get information from the books on the table. See you on the playa and Welcome Home!<br /><br /><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Gemma Cleanslate</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-6499090321120305102023-09-13T06:00:00.029-04:002023-09-13T06:23:27.695-04:00Walk of Art<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Gemma Cleanslate<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpvDYIjOFsuH6nZo1dozRoTCpoZjjbyR0oDPLvawF4YVaaIRtVdhZE3K0dQG3IcrbkCH8l5QNYKs8RU3r6eQFlb8IcMCX1w7ToBY3G5ijaAhgIz71-tmdPh_Q2NZ3Or3mFIrCr8TAI6wUQj0TXQvNDlwFPuiSxqIly29UpT6ITki7S4sTBTtEMU01V-anD/s3096/gemma_treacle_011.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpvDYIjOFsuH6nZo1dozRoTCpoZjjbyR0oDPLvawF4YVaaIRtVdhZE3K0dQG3IcrbkCH8l5QNYKs8RU3r6eQFlb8IcMCX1w7ToBY3G5ijaAhgIz71-tmdPh_Q2NZ3Or3mFIrCr8TAI6wUQj0TXQvNDlwFPuiSxqIly29UpT6ITki7S4sTBTtEMU01V-anD/w400-h219/gemma_treacle_011.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I mentioned that on our tour with Andee Cooper led by Isa ( Isalia Michalak), <a href="http://slnewserdesign.blogspot.com/2023/08/">http://slnewserdesign.blogspot.com/2023/08/</a> , we also visited another gallery. It is one I had been to years ago but absolutely loved so was happy to experience it all again. The name is Walk of Art and does involve walking up and up to different levels where themes are diverse but connected. Treacle Darlandes and her team created this massive installation.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHczTC83syABVrjoZzc6tspa1WsMqDqw0YxJjPpS8Obk9rjDoTEnOf5haNLfvftRBC4XRQQaxAn4-8oO9S-1Ek8f7IK1v99shQj1nZ2fRo4nMUbcfrty89I9dFY3S9wb5QoQ03CKmaPEX2gZsE55DSIT5CsKTHwLPq4TejBfsdWYrTmZPRFVasmXKzpFo2/s3096/gemma_treacle2_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHczTC83syABVrjoZzc6tspa1WsMqDqw0YxJjPpS8Obk9rjDoTEnOf5haNLfvftRBC4XRQQaxAn4-8oO9S-1Ek8f7IK1v99shQj1nZ2fRo4nMUbcfrty89I9dFY3S9wb5QoQ03CKmaPEX2gZsE55DSIT5CsKTHwLPq4TejBfsdWYrTmZPRFVasmXKzpFo2/w400-h219/gemma_treacle2_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As you climb to each site stop along the way to read the many inspiring words of love, loss, beauty and compassion that are a large part of the exhibit.. They are the basis of the themes in the art you will see. Treacle took memories of her own and others from real life and second life and celebrated them here .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5JU9WTQW-4ZS4eNsgHuhbRd52JWFCBbwoZRhuD3lUfpoIey8MhpAMmULXyX6DMpm40TL-swbLX2sBkCL1H3wYECV-BNyPdFP3SmZjpWMsAG1diqIELVJ5VjexansXFzd2FMPYSYGTGyS6NF-MGJV8mHqU2pqRXyhBVgr4YzoRmkS8nexnqNxxvR8up84/s3096/gemma_Fionafel%20tour_005.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5JU9WTQW-4ZS4eNsgHuhbRd52JWFCBbwoZRhuD3lUfpoIey8MhpAMmULXyX6DMpm40TL-swbLX2sBkCL1H3wYECV-BNyPdFP3SmZjpWMsAG1diqIELVJ5VjexansXFzd2FMPYSYGTGyS6NF-MGJV8mHqU2pqRXyhBVgr4YzoRmkS8nexnqNxxvR8up84/w400-h219/gemma_Fionafel%20tour_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />While you travel up the stairs and reach another theme there are interactive items to use while viewing that site. Here we swing as we read. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYs0BigLEp311YgG8QC2REddxYW_ZL_6qQoG0WJ0oypjhrbatZk1QEkjP99la5KegOiH3udemx2IzHqQ5CwktA0if3L1R_L9cV6REuW6Gu2g3cAojRjtVv0-1Cl3FPontWO3x79LTEZPBjPR9S-1Qea-CmGRMoHld8R-X0w336iJXSaivAVEHzR34vYL8f/s3096/gemma_treacle_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYs0BigLEp311YgG8QC2REddxYW_ZL_6qQoG0WJ0oypjhrbatZk1QEkjP99la5KegOiH3udemx2IzHqQ5CwktA0if3L1R_L9cV6REuW6Gu2g3cAojRjtVv0-1Cl3FPontWO3x79LTEZPBjPR9S-1Qea-CmGRMoHld8R-X0w336iJXSaivAVEHzR34vYL8f/w400-h219/gemma_treacle_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here we swing as we read. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gOSRIsWtVqcQrRm-MIn6nuK6PXCsTgbAtwIRl-aGMSS_L4pzEGFVklbtLbEWCXoZw-Q0WMuu18PP8HympxtQEOAqiIPGr2fOvjD3cQ7o0KfvLPl1lqqS0BZQYGIzFoFhnjvM1KrwcCQ8qx6nKdLOURIH7ctxwFjoXoKqJTkqfjnu7DbDqAANuTWcOyU8/s3096/gemma_treacle2_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gOSRIsWtVqcQrRm-MIn6nuK6PXCsTgbAtwIRl-aGMSS_L4pzEGFVklbtLbEWCXoZw-Q0WMuu18PP8HympxtQEOAqiIPGr2fOvjD3cQ7o0KfvLPl1lqqS0BZQYGIzFoFhnjvM1KrwcCQ8qx6nKdLOURIH7ctxwFjoXoKqJTkqfjnu7DbDqAANuTWcOyU8/w400-h219/gemma_treacle2_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Parts of this creation are alive with movement that you cannot see in photos so I hope you will go visit each level, climbing those stairs through the stars until you reach the top. There is a lovely gift for you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1RV1r5nnVpg9MkyH0ZFbzhrDyRqWvUuBZkv7LDdBCFPwS33zZ0827AMOx2UQUPgXX2KdZCMu53a71GXoVnWbGW7gSWUAw0VDgm2XDLqaauspWnKAyVxRT6x-TLGawgJkgwFZJYifquAtnt8FXgkYf8iZY--gd4sQmWU5rGMXgHIwGa-AVA64Btkv8_sw/s3096/gemma_treacle2_006.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1RV1r5nnVpg9MkyH0ZFbzhrDyRqWvUuBZkv7LDdBCFPwS33zZ0827AMOx2UQUPgXX2KdZCMu53a71GXoVnWbGW7gSWUAw0VDgm2XDLqaauspWnKAyVxRT6x-TLGawgJkgwFZJYifquAtnt8FXgkYf8iZY--gd4sQmWU5rGMXgHIwGa-AVA64Btkv8_sw/w400-h219/gemma_treacle2_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />From there you can teleport back to Treacle’s awe inspiring gallery full of her art. Take a walk outside to see more of her fantastic art. If you walk far enough you can visit the Lawst Paradise Castle which is entirely another adventure. This is the entrance to the walk. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lawst%20Paradise/200/234/2001">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lawst%20Paradise/200/234/2001</a><br /><br /><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Gemma Cleanslate</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-24065161828033868492023-08-30T06:00:00.001-04:002023-08-30T06:00:00.145-04:00The Shui Mo Gallery <div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Gemma Cleanslate</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-aJklXO6QoeRx19OphDyG4IoHjFlc3Y4NgkyJMhEZFBHR55S_WPpdjV8JKCJ8TZJpfKJPxQGjE_W7jELu-WUyE7wSZRuiVgVCEqan_xOX3i8AuYMN63LmiD8_kqP-SIkbeXA2jQbeKfHitA8u--036GbzkWb1iLDTR1YBM3USpHRBPHVm5gHxcjYbJ38h/s3096/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_006.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-aJklXO6QoeRx19OphDyG4IoHjFlc3Y4NgkyJMhEZFBHR55S_WPpdjV8JKCJ8TZJpfKJPxQGjE_W7jELu-WUyE7wSZRuiVgVCEqan_xOX3i8AuYMN63LmiD8_kqP-SIkbeXA2jQbeKfHitA8u--036GbzkWb1iLDTR1YBM3USpHRBPHVm5gHxcjYbJ38h/w400-h219/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Last week Andee Cooper’s VAI tour group visited two galleries lead by Isa (Isalia Michalak) who is an aficionado of art. Our first visit was to the Shui Mo Gallery which is the installation of Fionafei. I am familiar with Fionafei’s art from Burn2 and various exhibits in Second Life. Her art is, “ Chinese ink brush painting, depicting a common theme or landscape seen in many traditional Chinese paintings.” At first glance on arrival it looks like a simple gallery of brush art on the wall. Take a close look. In almost every piece there is movement. At the end of the gallery is a red door and here is the real beginning .Enter and behold! Become part of the art.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSg-HXqRHltaK2LWOhXEDiGKnrOw7xNkxjFUfd1lL1OnUb_NXMaT3OkvuNx8EKA3DdgM5sdR4CRYx4rN9jthTsU5DpKyvms4nDLAloIAotgJcEj8buLOOCR6PQjGO-QT2mFM_cnVJteevgXz7EGTwZoeE-96Dy2KDh04xo6ZrgQyNAiieQlhBOADnDLLO/s3096/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSg-HXqRHltaK2LWOhXEDiGKnrOw7xNkxjFUfd1lL1OnUb_NXMaT3OkvuNx8EKA3DdgM5sdR4CRYx4rN9jthTsU5DpKyvms4nDLAloIAotgJcEj8buLOOCR6PQjGO-QT2mFM_cnVJteevgXz7EGTwZoeE-96Dy2KDh04xo6ZrgQyNAiieQlhBOADnDLLO/w400-h219/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now you are facing a huge hall filled with black and white moving or still. This is the Dreams Garden Plot where one can float or pose on the umbrellas scattered around or dance while you admire the stunning garden and reflection under the floor . Koi swim gracefully around under the floor. There are four doors above on the bridge, two to the left and two to the right. One however shows an under construction sign.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKo9cnXXXiX9lveRNEat-phjyO5oPJpHKD2VsWIcUaY_s6GUYKafDf7upg7L2ksRP5i2NT8lPl3-5fi6WmzCGP4_FzqF1-fXic3o4Ybp9f4HuwYzkaC1XxvAy_R_mTvEvEbHMWcy-DMGCsWq7naRa2v90DJN52d7ebROBSEvvdQuQ4PxVwRqjUvtRNDJ8/s3096/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKo9cnXXXiX9lveRNEat-phjyO5oPJpHKD2VsWIcUaY_s6GUYKafDf7upg7L2ksRP5i2NT8lPl3-5fi6WmzCGP4_FzqF1-fXic3o4Ybp9f4HuwYzkaC1XxvAy_R_mTvEvEbHMWcy-DMGCsWq7naRa2v90DJN52d7ebROBSEvvdQuQ4PxVwRqjUvtRNDJ8/w400-h219/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Fionafei graciously stopped by to thank us for visiting her gallery and presented us all with a personal Koi like the ones swimming in the Garden Plot. She informed us she is creating a new exhibit that will fill the room behind the construction sign and invited us all to return to see it and I certainly will. I want to spend more time in the rooms examining all the stunning figures in each.We entered the first door. What a surprise. It is a full village of homes. Walk among them to see how they are “built”. This is where Fionafei is such an expert in her distinctive style. She is a Chinese American and loves to be in touch through her art with her ancestors and celebrate the “old masters who painted in this beautiful art style” she says. Fionafei told us she was inspired to create the village from her visits to Shanghai. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUQfDPoQmOWyeY3DZYhqJ_NW2_wGgJKpWjkbePUOoHCUAleUmFMVnj04K8uOXO_b_rp-QsJEwWx1chexi7JpCyRijyXm0_GelI66pNmftmFYJlwCzcSXEXTdVdeyBMxovSQEVKuy0Ycx3R8MLl8yNP2DDGIiX7EBZBQ598xzQM8rqu3EqeyyU3a0GkGYL/s3096/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUQfDPoQmOWyeY3DZYhqJ_NW2_wGgJKpWjkbePUOoHCUAleUmFMVnj04K8uOXO_b_rp-QsJEwWx1chexi7JpCyRijyXm0_GelI66pNmftmFYJlwCzcSXEXTdVdeyBMxovSQEVKuy0Ycx3R8MLl8yNP2DDGIiX7EBZBQ598xzQM8rqu3EqeyyU3a0GkGYL/w400-h219/Gemma_Fionafel%20tour_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The third room holds Dragons intertwining and moving . Walk around so you can experience the dragons from different angles so you are viewing the art in 3d. Try another door. Inside the you will find a huge room full of windows from all over the world just hanging in the air and below the floor. This is a visit not to be missed. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Here is the entrance to Shui Mo. <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreams/149/34/2554">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreams/149/34/2554</a> <br /><br />Some background on the region appears on the notecard available at the gallery.<br /><br />“About the Dreams Sim<br /><br />************************<br /><br />Shui Mo hovers over Dreams, a sim dedicated to helping and supporting stroke survivors and people with autism by means of regular group meetings, classes, games, and creative building contests. The goal of the Shui Mo Gallery is to give the visitors and the Dreams community the feel of being fully immersed inside a 2D drawing as well as an escape from even 'virtual' reality, where the 3D space melts away into the mind of the artist. Initially designed as a stand-alone art installation is now also used to house many of my other Second Life sculptures and installations. “<br /><br /><br />I will tell you about the other fantastic gallery another day. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Gemma Cleanslate</span></b></i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Design <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-36864224960132788272023-07-28T13:51:00.005-04:002023-07-28T17:00:51.706-04:00Still More SLB Exhibits<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-V4K70pZiUNrK1C83UvblQF8jrplKg5i7BbHfuZRG7qAYjNERjHvRIRoDl2wpancl0CV7qGVAqx4Q-8COD9JZ7Md8_0DeqSH8qPOtMtSMISf46FJ7OdX4y7M8zbwNxlF2xOgD-sqcZ9jrNy-hgd7cwxcAaeCZw_Br_ux2cP2pll6LqoLrXfVvjSicXuG/s1492/july14'23rezz_001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-V4K70pZiUNrK1C83UvblQF8jrplKg5i7BbHfuZRG7qAYjNERjHvRIRoDl2wpancl0CV7qGVAqx4Q-8COD9JZ7Md8_0DeqSH8qPOtMtSMISf46FJ7OdX4y7M8zbwNxlF2xOgD-sqcZ9jrNy-hgd7cwxcAaeCZw_Br_ux2cP2pll6LqoLrXfVvjSicXuG/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Second Life Twentieth Birthday has now ended. The Lindens gave it a few more days, but nothing lasts forever. But yours truly went around to take a few pictures. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvotTikyQf6EEwniBh4c_9Q-FpLdlQaCajmh7shR0xdIQs__7rQ3nxfGR5EGSF8k13RwiFqKpkD57jNRbuYgWHPJpF9nKLxHR4khe_D6eRkrm8pMGLFxGtT8TxlVUQL7OK6lhox3MA7n0zf1O61c_GF5sXuqghqk3CNoYu7tJfzuhoQoIQVYV1Yanz3DGE/s1492/july18'23_004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvotTikyQf6EEwniBh4c_9Q-FpLdlQaCajmh7shR0xdIQs__7rQ3nxfGR5EGSF8k13RwiFqKpkD57jNRbuYgWHPJpF9nKLxHR4khe_D6eRkrm8pMGLFxGtT8TxlVUQL7OK6lhox3MA7n0zf1O61c_GF5sXuqghqk3CNoYu7tJfzuhoQoIQVYV1Yanz3DGE/w400-h270/july18'23_004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One exhibit that got my attention was Caledon's, which gave you a quest to help out it's Catgirl Brigade.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2NyNvXvMIz1Ae8ZaR67Te4f6vMBSLfEZMA2VSefwz5hmEbKlH3nt0l6vS2nIOpj-tcUSaU3UTVJ4Nb52vgPxFJrzO7bEia0IhnImfzOjZ-QQGW0CrJ5osCXayahkjAuQ16z7l0Z_L0RywoxSn2dwKuc-J8J05XhE2CG-deUP31XVvPWORxh85-9XqhXm/s1492/july18'23_016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD2NyNvXvMIz1Ae8ZaR67Te4f6vMBSLfEZMA2VSefwz5hmEbKlH3nt0l6vS2nIOpj-tcUSaU3UTVJ4Nb52vgPxFJrzO7bEia0IhnImfzOjZ-QQGW0CrJ5osCXayahkjAuQ16z7l0Z_L0RywoxSn2dwKuc-J8J05XhE2CG-deUP31XVvPWORxh85-9XqhXm/w400-h270/july18'23_016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">You would go to various characters, sometimes getting gear along the way.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLzQpU4j8uxxNT9zNU8A5QL2urfupxz8Ds7pmcaFDbF9RHkWik4gujqNZgnszlfoAD5elCqrGkLFN6hmn-Y80rpoG4V-SpAYTLsT4G_6xB2JQFZ2z3XMbKl0YACq9i4z2i6wSvq3TDVT0_2MDhQbf8QAiU5jT_xBISAerG4nxjCIOK4EAkXE23Cu_Q5Vg/s1492/july18'23_021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLzQpU4j8uxxNT9zNU8A5QL2urfupxz8Ds7pmcaFDbF9RHkWik4gujqNZgnszlfoAD5elCqrGkLFN6hmn-Y80rpoG4V-SpAYTLsT4G_6xB2JQFZ2z3XMbKl0YACq9i4z2i6wSvq3TDVT0_2MDhQbf8QAiU5jT_xBISAerG4nxjCIOK4EAkXE23Cu_Q5Vg/w400-h270/july18'23_021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Your objective was to get a piece of crystal for the Brigade, after which you (and they) could go home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHIDd0fQvn_0m9Eb2WzDEmacGbHv6s4ZDl97XfjmsHmDGD8rsGDyVucI1STeEQL6pgmlfar9S1mX8IHhBwk2InzD0mdTwgHZENL8VCkZYTGVE3-vd1Okj4-oGwAkrQy0DJ02QQyqOKYkpKC1b29Ds9OPt0XO1Nb0TGjI0zrt6LBIOJTAviWQD2xTi8mSk/s1492/july18'23_022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHIDd0fQvn_0m9Eb2WzDEmacGbHv6s4ZDl97XfjmsHmDGD8rsGDyVucI1STeEQL6pgmlfar9S1mX8IHhBwk2InzD0mdTwgHZENL8VCkZYTGVE3-vd1Okj4-oGwAkrQy0DJ02QQyqOKYkpKC1b29Ds9OPt0XO1Nb0TGjI0zrt6LBIOJTAviWQD2xTi8mSk/w400-h270/july18'23_022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I got some diving gear and a souvenir jacket out of it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vsd1VTQPgJgy6fyCtryrZxbPQFPL_-lCmhcvQmrZuCnTx6RDAcpef7IOihbkF9O1KhhLiGsAN5wXsasfIPZPpVr0gHARq08bRgatgZwI5GK5vPceoKnPAd8MIXaVFSr-d7rpxPcQiG8-nVG8H31-8GtWcJaEkAXV6c7iEO9kZFwn3NmsW_TYW4r5chzl/s1492/july14'23rezz_017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0vsd1VTQPgJgy6fyCtryrZxbPQFPL_-lCmhcvQmrZuCnTx6RDAcpef7IOihbkF9O1KhhLiGsAN5wXsasfIPZPpVr0gHARq08bRgatgZwI5GK5vPceoKnPAd8MIXaVFSr-d7rpxPcQiG8-nVG8H31-8GtWcJaEkAXV6c7iEO9kZFwn3NmsW_TYW4r5chzl/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bBoSFC_iDlIrIAG_ri0aAUHt5jY83R-L_jfrT9cFGSRbwXlF90tj1L0E0NMNbZB4xEjXRGAmPWDvM1yidc8YSKthcrliYW78KnLEHpoQJoYeMmraaNlGpFpo97ZsbY4tTBFeR0QOrhdY5bkR9LxoTrE9au4k-kg0ob0jh9b_3qjKYz2JJ7LPxE8CwngF/s1492/july14'23rezz_033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bBoSFC_iDlIrIAG_ri0aAUHt5jY83R-L_jfrT9cFGSRbwXlF90tj1L0E0NMNbZB4xEjXRGAmPWDvM1yidc8YSKthcrliYW78KnLEHpoQJoYeMmraaNlGpFpo97ZsbY4tTBFeR0QOrhdY5bkR9LxoTrE9au4k-kg0ob0jh9b_3qjKYz2JJ7LPxE8CwngF/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This camera exhibit for photography in Second Life, "Focus on Photography," I recognized from a previous SLB.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-77KbHGircyJqI4buMTc8VOJPOEpOvOHYJvMtZhUP8WC0BsPpu24R_iaDdGOdkyoSWlRaIP5_ZCIWJTEvkM_19HF35XVDHpftm5Iipu4nXM_QymTrNfcPi1d3qRPYcx7yJmIs3FDB2lqjmENRdl5Kv031wS-S-lc-k7ZtpueUnVJaRXkbB80GDNEhxc_/s1492/july14'23rezz_018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-77KbHGircyJqI4buMTc8VOJPOEpOvOHYJvMtZhUP8WC0BsPpu24R_iaDdGOdkyoSWlRaIP5_ZCIWJTEvkM_19HF35XVDHpftm5Iipu4nXM_QymTrNfcPi1d3qRPYcx7yJmIs3FDB2lqjmENRdl5Kv031wS-S-lc-k7ZtpueUnVJaRXkbB80GDNEhxc_/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"Racing Through Time"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdiLcAZZCCo1bosRW8MVpvo6IrufFM00Y-zuETOUfZ6Mo8MzqYdqrHUP__jqMdn7Xg0M70J5GOD2CNfSbfZudZcEVN0sLALVyVarth8S1007G3F1sXEd4agmWuvgVjJOoEu_klelmg3dnGHrFYLxQwrqlwLKiquYN00jf2zproWLAcTT5nEu-31MYy-1y8/s1492/july14'23rezz_020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdiLcAZZCCo1bosRW8MVpvo6IrufFM00Y-zuETOUfZ6Mo8MzqYdqrHUP__jqMdn7Xg0M70J5GOD2CNfSbfZudZcEVN0sLALVyVarth8S1007G3F1sXEd4agmWuvgVjJOoEu_klelmg3dnGHrFYLxQwrqlwLKiquYN00jf2zproWLAcTT5nEu-31MYy-1y8/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A list of names, possibly drivers. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJsp2mUukL7NV8wQAqf0QPhiHIoqP25JQaZZTu6j4LjAXeHRbA5-bqcmEcpNpkn-GtKqy42IA0cR_OgXyOpfJxDBCIpKeVCYP5jmZFUOYgyB3MCHY0dIBSAI2scPopz7zmJh9IGC3FoF3Vx4QOA-TP2QCDtOz5b_f7j6zXomBxE89VFN8X2mZORKuaFZb/s1492/july14'23rezz_022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJsp2mUukL7NV8wQAqf0QPhiHIoqP25JQaZZTu6j4LjAXeHRbA5-bqcmEcpNpkn-GtKqy42IA0cR_OgXyOpfJxDBCIpKeVCYP5jmZFUOYgyB3MCHY0dIBSAI2scPopz7zmJh9IGC3FoF3Vx4QOA-TP2QCDtOz5b_f7j6zXomBxE89VFN8X2mZORKuaFZb/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"A Java Island Journey"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggm8dmjySEYKAxHkyk-8XPYqsLmy5XEEWAj-1X6DJVJLNKItNTZ6BD0MxTS3moK-PtIyDlpLXbupiH-Xm8z4kTAsNtboTjF9g-n6bhaO_ViXdRQFidgdUrrEYb0PbeHWqOxpWdJe8pDamf0J1WZ73AzZghgP9VlldRfX_GkeV1urXZYlTMj2Q8Co-jW0Dt/s1492/july14'23rezz_024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggm8dmjySEYKAxHkyk-8XPYqsLmy5XEEWAj-1X6DJVJLNKItNTZ6BD0MxTS3moK-PtIyDlpLXbupiH-Xm8z4kTAsNtboTjF9g-n6bhaO_ViXdRQFidgdUrrEYb0PbeHWqOxpWdJe8pDamf0J1WZ73AzZghgP9VlldRfX_GkeV1urXZYlTMj2Q8Co-jW0Dt/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWaS0vYTze3Ufn3VaTiCGZ3larJIgNnsg5mumlKr72oL5sV2hzDWGxVBQvnlnpxemj0m2xdTO0vmP1qUXoOYxVs55ryKgpmx2mhaZ1LRlzSgqGPgsPp7ZFmTdyaFOuXkCxBaPY7PropD2816LrYVnH7m-c1Jf2OT8ZBuQAYa-BaMBmVr8qfGm3CLlJxii/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>There was a similar exhibit just across the road.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZSdYgDZS_2O4QOu7Qq_8r97RTjlBZf2pofb5BEyn9r3J8gN3ZVZa9Gnz7UKv0zpZgcei-sn0PY0IdbhIu9s-wBLQa0tiajpVgEakl0YZI343vVezYqnCzPVAyo1qI-mNSTxYskADBWJfxPtNFQp__KZ2OYTFqXQIIvGtx2TP-nNhkSV3UQ5m55PWdJp6/s1492/july14'23rezz_031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZSdYgDZS_2O4QOu7Qq_8r97RTjlBZf2pofb5BEyn9r3J8gN3ZVZa9Gnz7UKv0zpZgcei-sn0PY0IdbhIu9s-wBLQa0tiajpVgEakl0YZI343vVezYqnCzPVAyo1qI-mNSTxYskADBWJfxPtNFQp__KZ2OYTFqXQIIvGtx2TP-nNhkSV3UQ5m55PWdJp6/w400-h270/july14'23rezz_031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1492" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1eMEO_1Ez7ND6GcfRqEsud_zY0MIbDbl8a12QYhkxGYT-r9Br7B6oR7RPWqElthuyW4DBVgSnQWvDDhNraAAkWWoZujx2hsZpvjGfdNQ-tZR89m3V5zbOBuVA2QlUao48DmY82vYXC0-n0CSnlPlDulNm1bYAwPjlpl4kuQoHyiMGJEMSIn4FK9TI9DFw/w400-h269/july08'23_016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was quite a lot to see. We may post some more pictures later. It was a great SL20B.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-73500818718700553032023-07-05T06:00:00.006-04:002023-07-05T06:00:00.147-04:00Serenity's "The Fantastic Future of Health"<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53HAG_68-X-NgJ0lCa6GjUD4B2sj9KUkEIdhaFG-xlm3Xp0rG9Yr-t8DZzMWMdJEU7wohbGwmDBkEhc21v-wR-lSNtBW6LGgAtm5DnjU5FDtqCZ6yc2X6K8hzyEWeBGzKFaGLQovCe3xBeC_w79YGs-VeH5SjFfx-MYAO2bV2k8hyfsmcU_nHhZtDChs9/s1492/july01'23_001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53HAG_68-X-NgJ0lCa6GjUD4B2sj9KUkEIdhaFG-xlm3Xp0rG9Yr-t8DZzMWMdJEU7wohbGwmDBkEhc21v-wR-lSNtBW6LGgAtm5DnjU5FDtqCZ6yc2X6K8hzyEWeBGzKFaGLQovCe3xBeC_w79YGs-VeH5SjFfx-MYAO2bV2k8hyfsmcU_nHhZtDChs9/w400-h270/july01'23_001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />At SLB Fabulous (213, 221, 23), there's an exhibit "The Fantastic Future of Health," by Serenity (SerenKitty). It's also called "My Adventuredom's Hedge Maze."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1OPaFfUpxDyc5QaIsWsZXaoRkRiXmmhAADyszWLYMs8tausVwYT3DfxDTcjv_2Qkw3sVZ8hx_RQn4AdF86vVJSJmA50KOU7Q-4ojEzt103Gw5ZIxqUKNVFpAe59JrfrSEswEl4ecqmgDph2vgzxd3rbz7A8tJ1RO2sSUgUa27OUbfFdO77tVoL5qvLke/s1490/july01'23_032b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1490" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1OPaFfUpxDyc5QaIsWsZXaoRkRiXmmhAADyszWLYMs8tausVwYT3DfxDTcjv_2Qkw3sVZ8hx_RQn4AdF86vVJSJmA50KOU7Q-4ojEzt103Gw5ZIxqUKNVFpAe59JrfrSEswEl4ecqmgDph2vgzxd3rbz7A8tJ1RO2sSUgUa27OUbfFdO77tVoL5qvLke/w400-h235/july01'23_032b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The first part of the exhibit was what Serenity felt were the greater problems with the current US health care system, notably working-class people sometimes having trouble getting adequate treatment for illnesses and conditions due to a system "that focuses on sick people equaling profit."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLg-je-ABHv4SbCXP1gywI3oN6YPr4berbIvj4LnKKvUbpBrxcBONqTubZXpz8BErI1KhdNvulzolUXl45JP3tEEE2gw8dt0qe0zFJI7i2QRZYifMR3naRsJzrBJUAZwKxf-bv-7LDpsvy7hVHvlZj_Qt3SsyCulAywRlCPET5hRvef6aCdVJYoQOQIT0/s1492/july01'23_011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLg-je-ABHv4SbCXP1gywI3oN6YPr4berbIvj4LnKKvUbpBrxcBONqTubZXpz8BErI1KhdNvulzolUXl45JP3tEEE2gw8dt0qe0zFJI7i2QRZYifMR3naRsJzrBJUAZwKxf-bv-7LDpsvy7hVHvlZj_Qt3SsyCulAywRlCPET5hRvef6aCdVJYoQOQIT0/w400-h270/july01'23_011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />"The current model causes the sick to go without care and medicine unless they can afford it."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYG5qHibnizxUXQp1vabftujD4A0jrvKrdzCdqzGBYK6HRf1HbRG5HXdyzpKXPJz2PdIoYBqiEsgwzB2BO9kfAA7HZ3GcGihYkeMzL0tNmBBGPzES2qlMWsEPcylV38TqlVBKh_JZrilVAGnhFnuDRfDORQEt9wvZhiBoAUFRVv9-2MjBEe-krsFfMTUsr/s1492/july01'23_009b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="1492" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYG5qHibnizxUXQp1vabftujD4A0jrvKrdzCdqzGBYK6HRf1HbRG5HXdyzpKXPJz2PdIoYBqiEsgwzB2BO9kfAA7HZ3GcGihYkeMzL0tNmBBGPzES2qlMWsEPcylV38TqlVBKh_JZrilVAGnhFnuDRfDORQEt9wvZhiBoAUFRVv9-2MjBEe-krsFfMTUsr/w400-h236/july01'23_009b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> There, I ran into Serenity, and Kamden (KamdenFoxHyde) who Serenity introduced as her real-life son. Serenity told me the exhibit, "nutshells our two LLCs. I head one and Kam the other."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vqUm6eb2rNPD94iEEQbXIStTWROKpHigzL8GM73DSDcEyXbI_0QLCst9Dk2mUCGPji-2r9_37DCDKyuBNK7QUqRxZSb4jMyvl2SntXTvaXGtTu60MMQB1ljMe6Ooc_noh8lg19R_Rgfc8ChoyVPfySUSQcxftpkY2JdBLc1SV_iUQkIXYWdl0dDNDoGJ/s1492/july01'23_012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vqUm6eb2rNPD94iEEQbXIStTWROKpHigzL8GM73DSDcEyXbI_0QLCst9Dk2mUCGPji-2r9_37DCDKyuBNK7QUqRxZSb4jMyvl2SntXTvaXGtTu60MMQB1ljMe6Ooc_noh8lg19R_Rgfc8ChoyVPfySUSQcxftpkY2JdBLc1SV_iUQkIXYWdl0dDNDoGJ/w400-h270/july01'23_012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Serenity showed me the other parts of the exhibit, "This area highlights the wellness center that we're working to build."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JQLwiZ43gJWRmF0t7aBmb6sP0snkl3SZZMSoHhjB453v5vgImdABnFEPtpHkyZPvT4EPqh2C3MZq7Hre4Z5tmJXZd3As8axj7d7jn8L22TAtBIvTA3Ysg8LVqoSqlhVzOgqfRe6Dop83-KQxSs8ooAxFMfba4CRYrQjlWUsi-SoitxffFMTPxlyo6iBM/s1491/july01'23_036b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1491" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JQLwiZ43gJWRmF0t7aBmb6sP0snkl3SZZMSoHhjB453v5vgImdABnFEPtpHkyZPvT4EPqh2C3MZq7Hre4Z5tmJXZd3As8axj7d7jn8L22TAtBIvTA3Ysg8LVqoSqlhVzOgqfRe6Dop83-KQxSs8ooAxFMfba4CRYrQjlWUsi-SoitxffFMTPxlyo6iBM/w400-h241/july01'23_036b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />"The purpose of our businesses is to fund no-cost wellness and urgent care centers across the US and Canada. We opened our My Adventuredom LLC in 2020, and Kam opened his this year. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TRtf_iY_FqTPOdyehrIf77zJYpD2QtY2Dwudh-rbMaqF0nw0pV-IFSH9wCYkqFJ8TccP1K-HRCu5oHsmP8Qux0CKgzpkbhStkst34bcVq4XbYS5nX4CL9VZv1ZTlA9nhDzYHYdrG8Tw47RoR5Z9_FVZQCohAx5p7Z1JlO4-NDJqQdm74iatfOW2i-iG0/s1492/july01'23_013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TRtf_iY_FqTPOdyehrIf77zJYpD2QtY2Dwudh-rbMaqF0nw0pV-IFSH9wCYkqFJ8TccP1K-HRCu5oHsmP8Qux0CKgzpkbhStkst34bcVq4XbYS5nX4CL9VZv1ZTlA9nhDzYHYdrG8Tw47RoR5Z9_FVZQCohAx5p7Z1JlO4-NDJqQdm74iatfOW2i-iG0/w400-h270/july01'23_013.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Part of the exhibit was for "animal-assisted therapy to help with physical and psychological needs." Serenity would tell me, "Kam works with horses. He volunteers and trains at a stable near our house. He's working toward training therapy horses and dogs."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGkTeymzjp5rZK_Pix1MXBhMDZNHNwbW7DGDfquVDjIQTHUlS7bUGXR8ELN0FXAnytqyBhZJ5RxSfn7fQrUV2NXyiKst1ju0Iq1lvBVGN5cSGr26NKKKqnY1USlX1xdPrJ06-cvbqFoYwLtU32Mi-NaGgpWFS7psfIdj8djOonF6gDxZv-Wdx94-zkyp1/s1492/july01'23_041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGkTeymzjp5rZK_Pix1MXBhMDZNHNwbW7DGDfquVDjIQTHUlS7bUGXR8ELN0FXAnytqyBhZJ5RxSfn7fQrUV2NXyiKst1ju0Iq1lvBVGN5cSGr26NKKKqnY1USlX1xdPrJ06-cvbqFoYwLtU32Mi-NaGgpWFS7psfIdj8djOonF6gDxZv-Wdx94-zkyp1/w400-h270/july01'23_041.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We then got to the next part of the exhibit, "This area represents how we do it. Some of these businesses are currently running and some we're working to build. We offer both physical and virtual products through our various companies, all under the My Adventuredom LLC umbrella. Kam's LLC has his own brands and lines. Typically horse focused."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_JeSr-zDj2XWw_XLmMhwx9O-qj_I04NqWBsPpMZmAlWAtROmDSdGTtXciiybZ_b0614rrTb696kzk8ojYm58eGD6cVqBAln8h8nMvSwpNLNy52Zwz6MV07KNKVQY7NKHV_S-zTnSXwIb2dOF-ZGsdkNR5Uv7nU07LHTidVMyYWL-zJneToWpk9KdRJ_d/s1492/july01'23_017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_JeSr-zDj2XWw_XLmMhwx9O-qj_I04NqWBsPpMZmAlWAtROmDSdGTtXciiybZ_b0614rrTb696kzk8ojYm58eGD6cVqBAln8h8nMvSwpNLNy52Zwz6MV07KNKVQY7NKHV_S-zTnSXwIb2dOF-ZGsdkNR5Uv7nU07LHTidVMyYWL-zJneToWpk9KdRJ_d/w400-h270/july01'23_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We went up an elevator to the treehouse part of the exhibit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGcuRAJsdI0l63EKvZUQ8jEXK04do_ITz5ka09S6KLjcyK4GMbKzrvKnyOCzfgtgTz_f7AYeybfAP4vx15O8M_v6XFO_gvprQN--uCPJCNb4PEdOed4oc0e10eG6scVZCbAUxolK-XqaJnGI5nb97k3HCIhMki6mONO6YSANYB5aib4xO7Jf7zxxe72rK/s1492/july01'23_019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGcuRAJsdI0l63EKvZUQ8jEXK04do_ITz5ka09S6KLjcyK4GMbKzrvKnyOCzfgtgTz_f7AYeybfAP4vx15O8M_v6XFO_gvprQN--uCPJCNb4PEdOed4oc0e10eG6scVZCbAUxolK-XqaJnGI5nb97k3HCIhMki6mONO6YSANYB5aib4xO7Jf7zxxe72rK/w400-h270/july01'23_019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Inside were a few gifts, and a couple graphs about My Adventuredom and Sen Michaelson LLC, "These graphics display how it all works. So now you know what I do in RL, besides school. This is why Kam and I are working towards our medical doctorates so that we can work in our own clinics."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBzL9K_5GfUHMAT2BkBNYBG5mEj6UDRqaQ6Ri8Cs-JUwZhiBCypzp2rq8fSTZPR-gWk3pvsQI7nfwHaPGJ85iUt6OCH0EafP9BEGJEjwFfC1HjdvhNpT2INkEVLBCZ8f7IVRYTXC8Mu7YTe_lEEKO4A3KckSvMmEPfk7OfeJ4oL206OO085Ov-LQkpNXV/s530/july01'23_028b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="488" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBzL9K_5GfUHMAT2BkBNYBG5mEj6UDRqaQ6Ri8Cs-JUwZhiBCypzp2rq8fSTZPR-gWk3pvsQI7nfwHaPGJ85iUt6OCH0EafP9BEGJEjwFfC1HjdvhNpT2INkEVLBCZ8f7IVRYTXC8Mu7YTe_lEEKO4A3KckSvMmEPfk7OfeJ4oL206OO085Ov-LQkpNXV/w369-h400/july01'23_028b.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><br />Serenity mentioned her real-life trouble on her profile's First Life page, "You also know about my autoimmune disease. That is why my focus is diagnostics and rare diseases.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Kam is my primary caregiver. He's my right-hand man in business, school, and my health. Well, my husband helps us too. I've been with him for 25 years, so can't leave him out (laughter)."<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrek6cfA2V739gE0VxYgLrTgpxayETflog_Eq1n6fFaEszKYo2-J0BHfIAuKAFHja3g-4HjeZD-wr26XHX7GU-4MNF2s9d4eeXkZ9BgM_j-BcvB0-yarj_cObQS-bVqx-wSfGir1Vg-5Z3pcXYTSCoei5IgSSUal-lxUvmNtLmWVKMN7uFgNnigcGrEDM/s1492/july01'23_021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrek6cfA2V739gE0VxYgLrTgpxayETflog_Eq1n6fFaEszKYo2-J0BHfIAuKAFHja3g-4HjeZD-wr26XHX7GU-4MNF2s9d4eeXkZ9BgM_j-BcvB0-yarj_cObQS-bVqx-wSfGir1Vg-5Z3pcXYTSCoei5IgSSUal-lxUvmNtLmWVKMN7uFgNnigcGrEDM/w400-h270/july01'23_021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />When I asked about her time in Virtual Ability, Serenity answered, "Oh, goodness. I can't remember how long I've been there. I believe it was 2012-2016 but then I left for a few years after a friend passes away. Kam moved the class I was teaching over to Whole Brain Health and added Spanish to the Nutrition classes he intends to teach. I'm only holding Building Hour on Wednesdays at VAI at the moment. I also volunteer with Virtual Worlds Education Consortium. I'm on the comm team, events team, and networking team."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our conversation soon drifted to other subjects, and Serenity soon had to take care of other matters. Her exhibit at the Second Life Birthday will be around until the sims close to the public on Tuesday July 11.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">More information can be found on her website at: <a href="https://www.myadventuredom.com/">https://www.myadventuredom.com/</a> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/238/226/23">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/238/226/23</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-84140135366638854112023-07-03T06:00:00.107-04:002023-07-03T15:50:01.584-04:00Some SL20B Exhibits<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcwhN6245VZCUPAKpsf3MALWIGAnF5tflud_K7VImNb2x2ESJP8B6S3NmwNFx9PV1mnqHapWlPdILHm7IvkuN6ye_ijDUcbEF-OHoIWvLuwDfTba7m9tPEC7qji7dg1zsajtLgpPeKIfFoC5R3G6Ge89LW4aZzSHIVYcZs3luoDS5bxMkK2GZJKaS4CKU/s1492/june22'23rezz_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcwhN6245VZCUPAKpsf3MALWIGAnF5tflud_K7VImNb2x2ESJP8B6S3NmwNFx9PV1mnqHapWlPdILHm7IvkuN6ye_ijDUcbEF-OHoIWvLuwDfTba7m9tPEC7qji7dg1zsajtLgpPeKIfFoC5R3G6Ge89LW4aZzSHIVYcZs3luoDS5bxMkK2GZJKaS4CKU/w400-h270/june22'23rezz_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Second Life Twentieth Birthday, or SL20B, has come to our virtual world, a chance for both Linden Lab and the residents to celebrate our virtual world's anniversary. Each of the Second Life Birthday events have been special in their own right. This year, two details make it stand out. This is the first SL Birthday event in which there have been adult rated regions, for both exhibits and the Shop and Hop. It's also been the first one that some exhibits from previous anniversary events have returned. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxyHHAWHOm-xl8d1hCCe3ET-ZBjqUuwb8nqBzVp9YS72a5qhjnTXLI4CNMfJfcnpVS_DWEfy5iPeMVELSwGPSyR0V8nt3JULgCHJL8BIBLuLzn0jUyu5w5xo8sOVChcXkoXV5vY63PYRDctVfsqqfTo9Tesi-ZPyOVzp30W_vPOH29UhUNLBmelEkE4hIR/s1492/june22'23rezz_008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxyHHAWHOm-xl8d1hCCe3ET-ZBjqUuwb8nqBzVp9YS72a5qhjnTXLI4CNMfJfcnpVS_DWEfy5iPeMVELSwGPSyR0V8nt3JULgCHJL8BIBLuLzn0jUyu5w5xo8sOVChcXkoXV5vY63PYRDctVfsqqfTo9Tesi-ZPyOVzp30W_vPOH29UhUNLBmelEkE4hIR/w400-h270/june22'23rezz_008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The Newser had one of it's own, at SLB Fantasy (<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fantasy/104/34/24">104/34/24</a>). Built by the talented Silvia Ametza (and assistants), it was about a possible future astronaut base on Jupiter's moon of Europa.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEYce3p4mdzvSRJdVocdPB-Jm4xecNHWRdgdagiBBOKwjbtU6BDcA5RV5tQ-ZIQ8Kj7X_SijGaMoSHqaQs85SEaBjXPcy9tXvhJxH_mnuJHsVnfWMukJfj6X75aIhKem_vVN9nnr6JAL0yraaTT0Dl40Ot8-wTNLOfzMef-_QfC5WmZ7DTwF0bufMlwpn/s1302/june27'23_015c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="817" data-original-width="1302" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEYce3p4mdzvSRJdVocdPB-Jm4xecNHWRdgdagiBBOKwjbtU6BDcA5RV5tQ-ZIQ8Kj7X_SijGaMoSHqaQs85SEaBjXPcy9tXvhJxH_mnuJHsVnfWMukJfj6X75aIhKem_vVN9nnr6JAL0yraaTT0Dl40Ot8-wTNLOfzMef-_QfC5WmZ7DTwF0bufMlwpn/w400-h251/june27'23_015c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There was information about the moon, which is strongly believed to have liquid water underneath the icy surface, and possibly life. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZgU8msZubwJn806Rng9Go20ZvethC0YAEF3_6tAIEUoHk-FxsSCHp_jaMVQ4-tzXEGyNWIj-f7kGiTlYSGGUMGezLHgaN-3gmnnCK-bFT4rNNCf-KHQfF0J5opEmNma4Sjs3qN0fshfW-M-V4pCiaBH194S-o3FanFP8VulVwqDngIcjy8aMFG3MSnua/s1492/june27'23_027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZgU8msZubwJn806Rng9Go20ZvethC0YAEF3_6tAIEUoHk-FxsSCHp_jaMVQ4-tzXEGyNWIj-f7kGiTlYSGGUMGezLHgaN-3gmnnCK-bFT4rNNCf-KHQfF0J5opEmNma4Sjs3qN0fshfW-M-V4pCiaBH194S-o3FanFP8VulVwqDngIcjy8aMFG3MSnua/w400-h270/june27'23_027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The section of base on the surface looked small. But there was an elevator to go down. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMk3V4a49lHGxE4hS4pRGYTYGbjze4aVrQJ7mtaZd2RXbGlMpHnEQI4eagfizhmZ3FKUhddfGbq4N6h9uX4HmV1STNpsKCTZMYnzHYZhRd5bGj4jKySYtNiZCPcz_mpOQCZgNS7_3X_63l-7KuZWd92mjPLLIgR6OPgE9AXagCA14GLF4kgDBC2YiXCkG4/s1492/june27'23_018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMk3V4a49lHGxE4hS4pRGYTYGbjze4aVrQJ7mtaZd2RXbGlMpHnEQI4eagfizhmZ3FKUhddfGbq4N6h9uX4HmV1STNpsKCTZMYnzHYZhRd5bGj4jKySYtNiZCPcz_mpOQCZgNS7_3X_63l-7KuZWd92mjPLLIgR6OPgE9AXagCA14GLF4kgDBC2YiXCkG4/w400-h270/june27'23_018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Underneath the ice was the rest of the base, as well as what the larger life forms could be.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXRL6IgqAUD2r9yMQq5_dzC3BRvT8ERX-QBil-dnyTKSudHe-KlEO-RMo1CtdOLE5Rhqi7hFwhz0eY1TSuvmdb9ZlAkSq-83aMHEuNVnzJJeOCakelBThZm0UH1HWP0q4uQ1ik1k67cfTgfOMBdrSgs29jctwC5xsxNOHCJ2VfPtmikieJ6ZE6KfX91yq/s1492/june27'23_026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXRL6IgqAUD2r9yMQq5_dzC3BRvT8ERX-QBil-dnyTKSudHe-KlEO-RMo1CtdOLE5Rhqi7hFwhz0eY1TSuvmdb9ZlAkSq-83aMHEuNVnzJJeOCakelBThZm0UH1HWP0q4uQ1ik1k67cfTgfOMBdrSgs29jctwC5xsxNOHCJ2VfPtmikieJ6ZE6KfX91yq/w400-h270/june27'23_026.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We have learned much in our lifetimes about the heavens. But this learning goes back over countless generations to when cavemen looked at the sky and wondered what was out there.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8ETm6YXz1Wvryjk9LNcoTuH11knG04iwuFp2seHotTt8tilQEUTg5szfy-jwRyIMIxtxTZMIA49xSBydQAymIGtMjOnYp4Bpvv5kpGrs9dF9W85GYxm3RzZdopNT6YR1-HiREfRVI6zfqZL9iuNanJMjhLXcnrGJgULB2t5IbOCSxeOewCixMoUXgvD5/s1492/june27'23_028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8ETm6YXz1Wvryjk9LNcoTuH11knG04iwuFp2seHotTt8tilQEUTg5szfy-jwRyIMIxtxTZMIA49xSBydQAymIGtMjOnYp4Bpvv5kpGrs9dF9W85GYxm3RzZdopNT6YR1-HiREfRVI6zfqZL9iuNanJMjhLXcnrGJgULB2t5IbOCSxeOewCixMoUXgvD5/w400-h270/june27'23_028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nearby was the exhibit of "The League of Extraordinary Roleplayers," along with two notable stories by HG Wells represented in an unusual combination. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYF1cE6DWbQ4Q_h-iCwFTUlrbv_kXY4ODuq0JjTL6K5oEYgZ9U0EXa9t-hEdtoCoOpeirUJTbZ-gQH5nXpb6B-SRb8FRObfxapXlSPpxbS4W9TWwtClLil0AxIoSY5buq2g145JIBgR-myD1vNLV3dLWgWadvt6G8VJfh0DmhM6tT4SbKjKEtj5YGltZlp/s1492/june22'23rezz_014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYF1cE6DWbQ4Q_h-iCwFTUlrbv_kXY4ODuq0JjTL6K5oEYgZ9U0EXa9t-hEdtoCoOpeirUJTbZ-gQH5nXpb6B-SRb8FRObfxapXlSPpxbS4W9TWwtClLil0AxIoSY5buq2g145JIBgR-myD1vNLV3dLWgWadvt6G8VJfh0DmhM6tT4SbKjKEtj5YGltZlp/w400-h270/june22'23rezz_014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br />DeniseUnicorn Toonie's "Econocorn Living" exhibit in SLB Beguile. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7K5ZqmqKi7exBmDqZz7rWGtpDDZGvtCgTSyu4KYYGeN-xJLiapzJkjsyopdMagzGqo-4KZ-PzhoLhBFc1ZtcI3YJkoQUTZ7Bu5X7mGdqGA12lpXxewSYtg5YGo-NLRZNcgFw3sHQ8f8gxPn-GybiwRJmQzUm_zpdMCplPbINKFW20ajvMzD5yKSjg6o_/s1492/june22'23rezz_016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7K5ZqmqKi7exBmDqZz7rWGtpDDZGvtCgTSyu4KYYGeN-xJLiapzJkjsyopdMagzGqo-4KZ-PzhoLhBFc1ZtcI3YJkoQUTZ7Bu5X7mGdqGA12lpXxewSYtg5YGo-NLRZNcgFw3sHQ8f8gxPn-GybiwRJmQzUm_zpdMCplPbINKFW20ajvMzD5yKSjg6o_/w400-h270/june22'23rezz_016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bay City's exhibit, also in SLB Beguile. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pxLhBstu6phE16jfvEaC40RVS1l-7EncDxxkzNlaRf2mgt2deEDxrbSSdnh6ezbVkpK2PL9OQltHfYHu4lJdhX7fdx2xkeys-5Rqa4bCLJoNNgiyWQmWoxmgqmHxaI89ApdloYcAhszCbnyodY42tansNDWKs-A9olI7Q1Vni6Owjy3wgo1Lnu2OzIvk/s1492/july01'23_001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pxLhBstu6phE16jfvEaC40RVS1l-7EncDxxkzNlaRf2mgt2deEDxrbSSdnh6ezbVkpK2PL9OQltHfYHu4lJdhX7fdx2xkeys-5Rqa4bCLJoNNgiyWQmWoxmgqmHxaI89ApdloYcAhszCbnyodY42tansNDWKs-A9olI7Q1Vni6Owjy3wgo1Lnu2OzIvk/w400-h270/july01'23_001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">"The Fantastic Future of Health," by Serenity (SerenKitty) at SLB Fabulous.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNcpKjqePdfwrzXLg4KJdNk3DvtkygIcdnH72KJJ0JFmL_6kaJm0RCnT2UiJcbautEPZyPXS9C7yy7kMzfmc5w94wjGLECGrRH8MWeQZgAbdgiyltErt8_8twodJM-YFe_6cRjFiv_otKEhKCzyU--324-YqzS2cI2-jO9M6TB6E-RQ33duvVECDYvBol/s1492/july01'23_045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNcpKjqePdfwrzXLg4KJdNk3DvtkygIcdnH72KJJ0JFmL_6kaJm0RCnT2UiJcbautEPZyPXS9C7yy7kMzfmc5w94wjGLECGrRH8MWeQZgAbdgiyltErt8_8twodJM-YFe_6cRjFiv_otKEhKCzyU--324-YqzS2cI2-jO9M6TB6E-RQ33duvVECDYvBol/w400-h270/july01'23_045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Drama Liebre's "Doodletown" cartoonish exhibit, also in SLB Fabulous. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eoc1fJpNwps1uV7wxKXNtPk-uhyug09rXpRpkrTjJ0LLgrY4TW68bfJ7CdGITQHBvB1w5ln9GzekwtXw0kePUSsFmmkDjH2ThCWnj-jjitFkgNY9VS0eJ23Oa52FZO5tlBvw84_uGRRfVxldjjsLY_8TcU2ZZB7baIeB0xqrUwQeweAoEbDYy12gnd1k/s1492/june23'23_006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eoc1fJpNwps1uV7wxKXNtPk-uhyug09rXpRpkrTjJ0LLgrY4TW68bfJ7CdGITQHBvB1w5ln9GzekwtXw0kePUSsFmmkDjH2ThCWnj-jjitFkgNY9VS0eJ23Oa52FZO5tlBvw84_uGRRfVxldjjsLY_8TcU2ZZB7baIeB0xqrUwQeweAoEbDYy12gnd1k/w400-h270/june23'23_006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One of the pod cars to sit in and get around without walking.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImTmlsRSd38pconwVeK2NygvY64valgipgYWfqayLp3oiqsUy2cRoj9vLwOhQZtFHngrwFdA3t-WkLhx87ZpFlPS7m2GvBMm7gLU0dgyUXACCiE1-fOSv-68tEEp_1pS3zepsXybsZuvq03HSG5AA3dEnn_2IywyvevUeLF3IpXde8PFfdVWGDl5UvuW0/s1492/july01'23_031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImTmlsRSd38pconwVeK2NygvY64valgipgYWfqayLp3oiqsUy2cRoj9vLwOhQZtFHngrwFdA3t-WkLhx87ZpFlPS7m2GvBMm7gLU0dgyUXACCiE1-fOSv-68tEEp_1pS3zepsXybsZuvq03HSG5AA3dEnn_2IywyvevUeLF3IpXde8PFfdVWGDl5UvuW0/w400-h270/july01'23_031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">That's all for now, but more locations soon.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-77432665080625731542023-06-02T06:00:00.002-04:002023-06-02T06:00:00.152-04:00SLEA3 - A Dark Star<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At the Second Life Endowment for the Arts regions, there's an exhibit named "A Dark Star." It was designed by Gem Preiz, and is listed in the <a href="https://secondlife.com/destination/slea3-gem-priez">Destinations Guide</a>. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMDt4GiMDckiNHFKmoKe57ZwQtpobX00L57ok2NqMRFuBdCrTBoisi--9I3OFmDAosY0e8osQ_4UHCEEgUaN66uOegpi14YidL-15_CrkAN6thraNX_xP8ZYNfQGT3CsKTQBwdJuM47-SC4SHS0utm9LQU7obP_6B1wqIcbrQNKAiFODMrozKu04aQw/s1412/may21'23_203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMDt4GiMDckiNHFKmoKe57ZwQtpobX00L57ok2NqMRFuBdCrTBoisi--9I3OFmDAosY0e8osQ_4UHCEEgUaN66uOegpi14YidL-15_CrkAN6thraNX_xP8ZYNfQGT3CsKTQBwdJuM47-SC4SHS0utm9LQU7obP_6B1wqIcbrQNKAiFODMrozKu04aQw/s320/may21'23_203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A DARK STAR by Gem Preiz will be the third of 3 installations exhibited on SLEA 3 full region grant during the first half of 2023. It synthesizes the colors of "LINES OF LIGHTS" and the shape of the structures of "COLOR & GLOW", both still on display on the same Sim (see landmarks below). After an enclosed maze of lines and lights, and glowing colors open to sky and horizons, A DARK STAR concludes the series with a construction in 3 dimensions, surrounded by orbiters, and nested in an isotropic 3D universe of glowing lines, the boundaries of which are unreachable.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofsA0TESdmIJoWeLpBHsPx5Y3tBk4iNxsHL4XXl7rr33UBhfjbs3euS5gdZvOiIK4vkKxw6x-tIwvHjyvvvoPrUslkhDXy-0uPDvT3_-y_D99DNPaZePTyDxkcvOLQvFMjL8eO328S7nTygcRIJj0u3TlFxIErg3DrNqmRS6zEvKFfvoCgO-21frojw/s1412/may21'23_216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofsA0TESdmIJoWeLpBHsPx5Y3tBk4iNxsHL4XXl7rr33UBhfjbs3euS5gdZvOiIK4vkKxw6x-tIwvHjyvvvoPrUslkhDXy-0uPDvT3_-y_D99DNPaZePTyDxkcvOLQvFMjL8eO328S7nTygcRIJj0u3TlFxIErg3DrNqmRS6zEvKFfvoCgO-21frojw/w200-h136/may21'23_216.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I, along with Charlee, headed to the listed location at SLEA3 (<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLEA3/80/66/3199 ">80/66/319</a>). And the place was quite stunning, a little like stepping into a "Tron" scene. It was dark with neon-like lines of colored light, with small pyramid-shapes on the ground and larger crystals. Hearing some sound, I looked around, and there was some cluster of objects made up partially of white, blue, and purplish light and partially of black spheres, the latter which were moving in and out of the cluster. There was also a "throne" of amber crystal and shapes. We also found a spaceship, and were able to fly around see most of the place from above.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-S2RpKD0aKzexMSuq65XvYqUMwFQYwV3cjFTM__g1q3T94mEvWKhB17iAotN4k9N2qwGRKWqufjYG6DKbrvpmErnXNMZXELQjnY6ypbpePYfrarfPYg8NyQVgKRKXZcj0xa8WFD5e7x801yxAb7ZkOxlMzGpBs4Eoh0BgKLCtlgt50kHe6zOnlZoMjA/s489/gempierz_profile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="488" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-S2RpKD0aKzexMSuq65XvYqUMwFQYwV3cjFTM__g1q3T94mEvWKhB17iAotN4k9N2qwGRKWqufjYG6DKbrvpmErnXNMZXELQjnY6ypbpePYfrarfPYg8NyQVgKRKXZcj0xa8WFD5e7x801yxAb7ZkOxlMzGpBs4Eoh0BgKLCtlgt50kHe6zOnlZoMjA/w199-h200/gempierz_profile.jpg" width="199" /></a></div>It wasn't long before I got contacted by someone, the artist of the exhibit, Gem Preiz. He told me this wasn't the only place in the sim, but the latest one of three, the two others being "Color and Glow" and "Lines of Light." "If you see the two first ones, you will see that this third one, the dark Star is a bit the synthesis of the others," he described.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"I have been exhibiting fractals in SL for years, then started to build
environment to display them, and then the builds became predominant, and
nowadays I show mostly constructions if this kind, using much
reflections, lights and highlighting of this kind. (It is) purely conceptual, not aiming at meaning anything special, else than pleasure for the eyes. And I like minerals, crystals, and geometries. I like repetitive patterns and try to create some nice ones to look at. ... as recommendation, advanced lighting model , shared environment, and long drawing distance to see everything as I created it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRdHi-pgcMwq7ddswYPE1tFumeA3o59BLziBnFWU-zJQPd2unKcQN5ywxgKDRNkbk2nHVPZ9rj1zhDYfA82uYP4hh2lWrfdE6pvYVu0Lc4K8ZjgtFdwZK6X2lWUKDBNjPftkNhUHxz1HHUUO6z3h7lMsDa6SNd7Ewyclr8QRxvelqwQepSitQkhKsgA/s1412/may21'23_232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRdHi-pgcMwq7ddswYPE1tFumeA3o59BLziBnFWU-zJQPd2unKcQN5ywxgKDRNkbk2nHVPZ9rj1zhDYfA82uYP4hh2lWrfdE6pvYVu0Lc4K8ZjgtFdwZK6X2lWUKDBNjPftkNhUHxz1HHUUO6z3h7lMsDa6SNd7Ewyclr8QRxvelqwQepSitQkhKsgA/s320/may21'23_232.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"I like to build sim wide environments, almost always going off sim as much as I can, to maximize (for me at least) the immersion I like to be overwhelmed by the environment. </div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">When I asked what he had made before, Gem answered, "... in summary, many fractals exhibition, several LEA grants in the past, and sim wide builds : skyscrapers, a short model of a modern city, arcadia, a neoclassical city, a space station, a space base on exoplanet. You can see some pictures of everything in my flickr if you are interested: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/187894176@N07/albums">https://www.flickr.com/photos/187894176@N07/albums</a> ."</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7rDrqP3ZJxf-8bfVCr95ehCGay9EToLwgKEKrUWChoKwmmOlEn83jppac_9vq39VqZrRd_AervvWpTa0kadgy4yHJvGRfFHw52_7a5Le37704zheUpEZqrwoCaOyr9I5rm_n5lVfzqwgQetIXybpI9qDPu6Q_wPMbvVe1gVZPBZ7RodL4bwgwu2N8A/s1412/may21'23_231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7rDrqP3ZJxf-8bfVCr95ehCGay9EToLwgKEKrUWChoKwmmOlEn83jppac_9vq39VqZrRd_AervvWpTa0kadgy4yHJvGRfFHw52_7a5Le37704zheUpEZqrwoCaOyr9I5rm_n5lVfzqwgQetIXybpI9qDPu6Q_wPMbvVe1gVZPBZ7RodL4bwgwu2N8A/w200-h136/may21'23_231.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Charlee and I would visit the other two places. "Color and Glow" was just as impressive and striking in its own right. The landscape and some objects would change color every several minutes. Over time, we would see it go from red, to green, to orange and yellow, to blue. So would a "couch" that we saw. There were also large dark spheres that would roll down inclines at some places. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMDFaOYPGQLWPcqn5ky9FKVkO5ECa3CAbz5Bs9uQE4Lr46JE9NlUFFsi6CEBu9tBcYJDKUFMuizHUKNmWkNWxlHUDcYAMBo9xo53_3FcY8UPm07TCtDo9_pZdWdh3OACq2fBzYaldIJNPQ2JCJadunQjdYvMDcrWME8sKZ79vq2_DzW6mI7MjjCHLAQ/s1412/may21'23_248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMDFaOYPGQLWPcqn5ky9FKVkO5ECa3CAbz5Bs9uQE4Lr46JE9NlUFFsi6CEBu9tBcYJDKUFMuizHUKNmWkNWxlHUDcYAMBo9xo53_3FcY8UPm07TCtDo9_pZdWdh3OACq2fBzYaldIJNPQ2JCJadunQjdYvMDcrWME8sKZ79vq2_DzW6mI7MjjCHLAQ/w200-h136/may21'23_248.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>After some time, we checked out "Lines of Light" next. While interesting, it wasn't quite as good as the other two places, lacking the up and down movement of the other two. Sill, it was worth a look with it's lit blue and reddish passageways. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">To get to A Dark Star, head to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLEA3/80/66/3199 </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-38019060905666334492023-04-20T12:00:00.004-04:002023-04-23T18:54:36.752-04:00Bellisseria's Fourth Anniversary<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Gemma Cleanslate</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQo8MoAy4E4ru6aOTYJraDu0fneBAG78OKhv7vfan74kab9HM49Nim8uK7kJFi7z8xUhSoaZHS9mD2gxTzY7_UBPmelZECJdssHBpOB33vuI99UC5fL2Zfm4HaBM8y9ddlBeyr1YqryHf4AcRmkfffNuB0_pQUQmIlSKcoVPfMsByoY1Nbzqwi6WBT8g/s1920/gemma_belli%20anniv_002.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQo8MoAy4E4ru6aOTYJraDu0fneBAG78OKhv7vfan74kab9HM49Nim8uK7kJFi7z8xUhSoaZHS9mD2gxTzY7_UBPmelZECJdssHBpOB33vuI99UC5fL2Zfm4HaBM8y9ddlBeyr1YqryHf4AcRmkfffNuB0_pQUQmIlSKcoVPfMsByoY1Nbzqwi6WBT8g/w400-h219/gemma_belli%20anniv_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />What a marvelous busy weekend I had along with so many others! At 10:00 am Saturday Patch Linden opened the Bellisseria 4th Anniversary celebration with a short to the point speech thanking everyone who has been involved over the preparation and building of the new continent. He said also it was the residents who made it a community. He also promised more big things in the planning and to come. One thing he did mention specifically was Welcome Hubs for new residents of the continent which sounds great. There were 85 residents and visitors at Patch’s speech . Strawberry Linden and Chronos Mole were present also.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfRIaJyLzzE3vO3m60VZMxa30Z-G4c2rkL_dm70JoZnR1cf3Im3W3v32s7p1wQrhCQenWcpvq8Obh7-APihALLwkiIzhgAWmPUbPTIaWPy_bDLLYVG45F_YnkBA7UVblnaWmeP7Iuq7p8-fKi6ii1ePksu2177c562CT28-jxCagL9N20oFnx02D8pQ/s1920/gemma_belli%20anniv.Giovanni%20Gata%20(HRHGata%20Benelli)_002.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfRIaJyLzzE3vO3m60VZMxa30Z-G4c2rkL_dm70JoZnR1cf3Im3W3v32s7p1wQrhCQenWcpvq8Obh7-APihALLwkiIzhgAWmPUbPTIaWPy_bDLLYVG45F_YnkBA7UVblnaWmeP7Iuq7p8-fKi6ii1ePksu2177c562CT28-jxCagL9N20oFnx02D8pQ/w400-h219/gemma_belli%20anniv.Giovanni%20Gata%20(HRHGata%20Benelli)_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Pruudence Anton , who was the main collaborator said, “Thank you today to Patch Linden for opening the celebration and our 3 Amazing DJs, & all our Wonderful Guests!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />"Dj Gio, who you can find 2 days a week at Bellis Blues Cafe. - TY!<br />"DJ Hammie, find her with BEE and at Zoo-Palooza this month. - TY!<br />"DJ Stephanie, find her at BEE events and Bellis Blues Cafe. - TY!<br />"Thank you to the Hostesses, Brooke, Vari and Kizzie.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />"And a special thank you to Kalia and Riot Hax for their help with this event and build.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The party went on all day with visitors coming and going.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />For those who do not know the whole history of the continent I asked Teresa Firelight who wrote <a href="https://lastditch.typepad.com/bbbgazette/2023/04/out-about-new-locations.html">a marvelous article</a> for The Gazette, Journal of record of the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy and the Continental Passport Control Board in Second Life® if I could include her article here.<br /><br />"I caught up with Bellisseria's head builder Abnor Mole, and he had this to say;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />'When we started building Bellisseria, we figured it was going to be a few hundred regions and we thought that was HUGE. We wanted to incorporate what we always loved about mainland --its ‘connectedness.’ This is a feeling of continual space that you can't get on just a few regions. It is the perception of community that Second Life started out with, a feeling that many of us remember from so long ago. If fact, that feeling of community is what made us fall in love with this platform in the first place. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />People responded to that idea. Four years later it has ballooned to a few THOUSAND regions. When we moles step back and look at what we've built over those years, it gives us a reverent pause. We think, ‘Wow, we started building some homes and some land, and we ended up building a CONTINENT, and it is full of people!’ It cannot not make one smile.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />So let me give you a quick history about Bellisseria and how it was built. Bellisseria was born on April 15, 2019 with an initial release of 136 regions. This included two house styles: Traditional and Houseboats. The user community’s response surprised and overwhelmed Linden Lab (LL). Every single house sold out in less than 48 hours. There were many additional requests for homes that LL could not fill because there were no more left. The moles were kept very busy building more homes as soon as possible. On May 15, 2019, LL released another 709 houseboats, which were again snatched up quickly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />By June 24, 2019, Linden Lab was ready to release more Traditional homes, and elected to go with a new strategy. They released one region at a time, rather than all at once. The attempt was to release a new region every day or two, except for obvious gaps on the weekends. The homes remained very popular and tended to “sell out” just about as fast as they were released.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />On Sept 17, 2019 the 512 m2 campers were released. Roughly three months later, the Victorians were released (on Dec 16, 2019). Demand still exceeded supply and Linden Lab and the moles kept working hard to make more homes available. They released an additional 2,330 new homes (spanning all 4 house styles) on December 18, 2019.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />In short, they released over 10,000 Linden homes in 2019, and there was still demand for more! On April 1, 2020, less than a year after the initial release, Linden Lab made Log Homes available – 4,828 of them. The good news is that by this time, there were usually some Linden Homes available for those who wanted them. They might not be able to get the theme they wanted, but there was usually something available. There would be occasional times where all homes on the Land Page were sold out, but if a person tried back a little later, they could find a Linden Home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Linden Lab hoped to release the Stilt Homes shortly after that, but the 'uplift' project caused a long delay. This was a project where LL moved their code from their own (somewhat aged) computers to the AWS Cloud. That was a complex project that preempted most others. People kept asking Patch when the Stilts would be available. In response, he ended up Trade Marking the term Soon™<br />Roughly eight months went by. On December 21, 2020, the Stilts were finally released. The initial release was 3900 Stilt homes, plus another 552 House Boats. There were a few bumps in the road with this release, but were sorted out before year end.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />About four months later, the Chalets were released, along with a massive community center – Die Betrunkene Maus – located in Muehlenbach. This happened on March 30, 2021. Four and a half months after that, on August 12, 2021, the Fantasy homes were released. The fantasy regions introduced new technology. They had trees and plants that glowed at night, and the foliage colours changed as the seasons passed. Next came the Newbrooke container homes on March 3, 2022, followed by scenic Sakura (Japanese) homes on May 16, 2022.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />In November 2022, they released an update to the Traditional homes and a new Traditional community center on Chippewa Junction. Then in December, 4 new houseboat styles were released.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Of course, Bellisseria is much more than just the houses that people live in. Several community groups sprang up, such as Bellisseria Citizens, Bellisseria Entertainers and Events, etc. These have really fostered community and organised many parties. There have also been volunteer groups who work to create fun activities such as The BBB (Bellisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy) who issue passports, passport stamp machines, licences, etc. Other service groups included the Parade of Homes to showcase nicely-decorated homes owners open to the public, Belli Bin to playfully collect our trash, in-home clubs open to the public such as the Bellis Blues Cafe, etc. And there have been publications to keep people informed of what is going on, such as The Gazette. There are so many others that I did not list who contribute to making Bellisseria a great place to live. It is not just the place; it is the community.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Happy Birthday Bellisseria!”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Many thanks to Teresa for saving me hours of work! I know she put in many to get this all together and The Gazette~</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5Gf9dDj0UZIgi-LB5J3P-xT3yuUwEJLHt9t3i6rbHynVJN4DK4x4Cyj7XuK33qWOkG6Z1kRMOjTHE-eOD0nXFlNwpO1iy9Z3acY64rlPREuku50QHuY2ndKcRsbw0bdi9xu9zZhW9F2YiJfOrqOUAFlbpKOEEAHaKfTFGaszRRHNFGMk7xmjerJc6w/s1920/Gemma_TNC%20hunt_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5Gf9dDj0UZIgi-LB5J3P-xT3yuUwEJLHt9t3i6rbHynVJN4DK4x4Cyj7XuK33qWOkG6Z1kRMOjTHE-eOD0nXFlNwpO1iy9Z3acY64rlPREuku50QHuY2ndKcRsbw0bdi9xu9zZhW9F2YiJfOrqOUAFlbpKOEEAHaKfTFGaszRRHNFGMk7xmjerJc6w/w400-h219/Gemma_TNC%20hunt_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sunday after I had recovered a bit I spent the morning traveling all over the grid on The Nature Collective hunt which goes on until the end of the month. Many of the members of the Collective had lovely gifts hidden at their nature regions.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB-L8MXVgRC39vawma7OTI50ZOdC6F6sjjM_OcI9Yqwdfy5tPc23dOhmRwQBKhoD1n1plHCAlYsfydM7m0Jw4oyYd2WHfkrGahVILbYkVvBzs3cWUQIJCPaFnbhy43r6XMiUv--3n3ENekdy9YbVCep_lQb7vodEo4uMhvIu4eEjo2iUSuopQ4-eYnw/s1920/Gemma_TNC%20hunt_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifB-L8MXVgRC39vawma7OTI50ZOdC6F6sjjM_OcI9Yqwdfy5tPc23dOhmRwQBKhoD1n1plHCAlYsfydM7m0Jw4oyYd2WHfkrGahVILbYkVvBzs3cWUQIJCPaFnbhy43r6XMiUv--3n3ENekdy9YbVCep_lQb7vodEo4uMhvIu4eEjo2iUSuopQ4-eYnw/w400-h219/Gemma_TNC%20hunt_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />If you have an affinty with nature and want to see the lovely builds visit the Nature Collective and get their Hud that will help you visit the sites of all the members. Some are massive some quaint and small by the side of a road. Each has its own charm and they are all well worth visiting. There is also a photo contest involved. Check that out too!<br /><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Erazor/35/89/66">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Erazor/35/89/66</a><br /><br />After belli party that the Bellihub is open and so is the belli demo homes ... and Abnor Mole did a great job with the tutorials!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BelliHub/75/186/22">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BelliHub/75/186/22</a> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://lastditch.typepad.com/bbbgazette/2023/04/out-about-new-locations.html">The Gazette</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Gemma Cleanslate </span></b></i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-63336639426102158922023-03-22T06:00:00.031-04:002023-03-22T06:00:00.206-04:00The VWBPE Grounds<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Gemma Cleanslate<br /><br />I made a visit to the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education (VWBPE) Monday just to let you get a glimpse of what a visit there will look like. The programs look wonderful with great presenters as usual. The Press Release contains the information.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAEPaJeBIjhJflaJJLsICggCl7uVzdrh__gWo0Yp2RMk4CiUXUC63FSftP_vhmlz5yxGg7OrrBjhHidLBZrjOdySpu7v_zr4CSVsOvAVAMPx-VB1tGgbv1jcvdV6zuzbB6HqTBHcuKr96G5Tvo5XJXTLW-BKW_-AyJHgy-O_KCn7mwt-6Uti9q3chqw/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAEPaJeBIjhJflaJJLsICggCl7uVzdrh__gWo0Yp2RMk4CiUXUC63FSftP_vhmlz5yxGg7OrrBjhHidLBZrjOdySpu7v_zr4CSVsOvAVAMPx-VB1tGgbv1jcvdV6zuzbB6HqTBHcuKr96G5Tvo5XJXTLW-BKW_-AyJHgy-O_KCn7mwt-6Uti9q3chqw/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The venue is quite different from the past years. Last year it was in space This year it is solidly on the ground. It is titled’ Uncommon Realities’. You will have a wonderful Hud to guide you to the sites for presentations and social event .When you arrive at the Gateway, grab the Swag Bag that contains the hud and other items that will help you on the vast area.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLjblrab2zyPxpYoNNpWy6Da2qabKtR99FeOBwsT9D_TRCQ2qqPTj9eS-wpM7g-qGgtUmnEeJ334Nb25eI-xPnnEpenkFEcv17kBjiiogSVQRVriS7xxU-AnWkYA4MQQiqFZWclVdvwco6Jyk8RX6rlAgTwK_M-1AOLx_bj0y_HKsdTE5aQGpycFrBQ/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_013.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLjblrab2zyPxpYoNNpWy6Da2qabKtR99FeOBwsT9D_TRCQ2qqPTj9eS-wpM7g-qGgtUmnEeJ334Nb25eI-xPnnEpenkFEcv17kBjiiogSVQRVriS7xxU-AnWkYA4MQQiqFZWclVdvwco6Jyk8RX6rlAgTwK_M-1AOLx_bj0y_HKsdTE5aQGpycFrBQ/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_013.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Various Biomes await you from desert to forest. I looked up a definition of Biome just to be sure , it is” a biome is a community made of all the habitats in a given region and climate. Different organisms inhabit different types of biomes. “As you travel from one biome to another you will find an explanation of each.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVc66imHw8EoAhQxX5I8z-JyFzzsSpT6fLvqev4EeXflg3VIzluOhdwMrsshAmuMAZT3ELqz_XmMlQRdhBUo6qj2JyyqkHzaIFxZlM5n0y-5QQ1bZFy-ezdB_0YhwlzPX480IL3GN0hzE3w5DlMz9T_x0WTGRTOzaM60OKv2XHEfZZihugqymnNgj33g/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_019.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVc66imHw8EoAhQxX5I8z-JyFzzsSpT6fLvqev4EeXflg3VIzluOhdwMrsshAmuMAZT3ELqz_XmMlQRdhBUo6qj2JyyqkHzaIFxZlM5n0y-5QQ1bZFy-ezdB_0YhwlzPX480IL3GN0hzE3w5DlMz9T_x0WTGRTOzaM60OKv2XHEfZZihugqymnNgj33g/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_019.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I was taken especially by The Wetlands. It is expansive and lovely. The building there contains lots of information about wetlands . There will be a guided tour there one day. Check the program for the time and day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cidkgKP3C9JoPWLU9Vw5phLVuVQaGBbJP3IQpshqlgRjPU8cANDoPYY70ZxYf0EBKFInSIrB4fQC6Ru3kw9E-CCemZ1l_BHB2u_zKdha3En0EMSOwmCfgYFmPwiHtJ8QrDIg9B5wTQkDEqBNujBOggo-yG-V-Jxo6B1Cn9ZVl5-DZ8vIhOPppx_K-A/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_017.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cidkgKP3C9JoPWLU9Vw5phLVuVQaGBbJP3IQpshqlgRjPU8cANDoPYY70ZxYf0EBKFInSIrB4fQC6Ru3kw9E-CCemZ1l_BHB2u_zKdha3En0EMSOwmCfgYFmPwiHtJ8QrDIg9B5wTQkDEqBNujBOggo-yG-V-Jxo6B1Cn9ZVl5-DZ8vIhOPppx_K-A/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_017.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The auditorium where the Keynote speeches will be held as well as some other large events is delightful and there is plenty of room in different sections.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggLvTAnahVooyUQvrnY4hZsuD6Q9HxqoU87X11XUCiFdRH413S0_IZl8i2QcU4D_VhyqNIpnSc2fXFpvUYT9jD834Po6u_PwihZzBfVcjWmmZ_vgLa2HApwOTSLqF7SAuOLRWXLs5hzqbcx9dDfNrDco912N5bipvvTvMph5rFLqnEh3wrfJ7fJvX85Q/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggLvTAnahVooyUQvrnY4hZsuD6Q9HxqoU87X11XUCiFdRH413S0_IZl8i2QcU4D_VhyqNIpnSc2fXFpvUYT9jD834Po6u_PwihZzBfVcjWmmZ_vgLa2HApwOTSLqF7SAuOLRWXLs5hzqbcx9dDfNrDco912N5bipvvTvMph5rFLqnEh3wrfJ7fJvX85Q/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The place of remembering those who have gone from life is the Lest We Forget. I stopped there. Ebbe Linden’s plaque was prominent at the entry way. Take a walk to see the others remembered. Here is the full program for you to peruse. Some of the presentations may peak your interest. <a href="https://www.vwbpe.org/conference/vwbpe23-program?mc_cid=b72656b04f&mc_eid=aafed12562">https://www.vwbpe.org/conference/vwbpe23-program?mc_cid=b72656b04f&mc_eid=aafed12562</a><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeZnMzEOegeHOe2MS3DKxTh7ZQZ-CUdARFMKvNUZ3X2xv7yMJwnpVU3ZiTPzt5qyYQTXrQTTl4sIoiOoFqD-NUxSVUHBanLwM_J3eQWTBVHoulE1wLZSYLmhVW7VJ7zpAJF4Q89OcZA8W3DFuRrGlkwymTOZ6uOIPTEflCSL55MDnRuh5bwBzOTEp0Q/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_010.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeZnMzEOegeHOe2MS3DKxTh7ZQZ-CUdARFMKvNUZ3X2xv7yMJwnpVU3ZiTPzt5qyYQTXrQTTl4sIoiOoFqD-NUxSVUHBanLwM_J3eQWTBVHoulE1wLZSYLmhVW7VJ7zpAJF4Q89OcZA8W3DFuRrGlkwymTOZ6uOIPTEflCSL55MDnRuh5bwBzOTEp0Q/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_010.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Scattered among the biomes along the roads you will find structures such as this . Inside it a wealth of information about The University of New Mexico. There are many in each biome. Walk around and check everything. Look for some nice gifts as you go along. Look through the events clicking on the picture and see what you like. The social events are always fun and all are welcome . Freebies will be found in the social area. I picked up an outfit, some sneakers and other items. . Here is the gateway. <a href="https://www.vwbpe.org/conference/vwbpe23-program?mc_cid=b72656b04f&mc_eid=aafed12562vw">https://www.vwbpe.org/conference/vwbpe23-program?mc_cid=b72656b04f&mc_eid=aafed12562vw</a><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiULxHjp1lUtixZPV62pmvE_aktqvar_Zya0oNsMGWXLL7SUoi3rdsD3E0Hru3aDY0onoMsHIMJWH5bOaQm2uJWAIF_YjOzOIOMU5PYcRlEdr460zzOZ4F4sKLRyyUaxu6Q3migHMNB7pehMIHCPuid88-Jj5Q-QOa31zkLKiOD3R6gTYZrkzXmpN9NCw/s1920/Gemma_VWBPE_016.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiULxHjp1lUtixZPV62pmvE_aktqvar_Zya0oNsMGWXLL7SUoi3rdsD3E0Hru3aDY0onoMsHIMJWH5bOaQm2uJWAIF_YjOzOIOMU5PYcRlEdr460zzOZ4F4sKLRyyUaxu6Q3migHMNB7pehMIHCPuid88-Jj5Q-QOa31zkLKiOD3R6gTYZrkzXmpN9NCw/w400-h219/Gemma_VWBPE_016.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I will be a host Ranger at the event for the 5th year I think . I found my outfit and this is how to recognize me. Say Hi! <br /><br /><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Gemma Cleanslate</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-85113398441991718852023-02-08T06:00:00.001-05:002023-02-08T06:00:00.202-05:00Reader Submitted: Digital Farm System<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Serenity Herold (SerenKitty Resident)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhe4VgSi8IBswwI_a4xyS-aTBWRAAol31GrWQ4Q8J_gEu5Ri693ElBtPNHEVYhP79B7BtvrPkEyrIGHC5eCeopRHp995euxncpWEpyZ3I7j3pu-2pyqmjaKnqC_MmwENjVY0N8a5Jtl1iaYtKPtWolK383FUdvwskMBTuM3jrjPgdaW_S39p5CHgzmyw/s1024/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhe4VgSi8IBswwI_a4xyS-aTBWRAAol31GrWQ4Q8J_gEu5Ri693ElBtPNHEVYhP79B7BtvrPkEyrIGHC5eCeopRHp995euxncpWEpyZ3I7j3pu-2pyqmjaKnqC_MmwENjVY0N8a5Jtl1iaYtKPtWolK383FUdvwskMBTuM3jrjPgdaW_S39p5CHgzmyw/w400-h300/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%201.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />No matter where your interests lie, there are a lot of fun activities to do in Second Life. One of those SL activities that has been garnering a lot of interest is farming. Enter Digital Farm System (DFS), which started way back in October of 2016. DFS isn’t just farming, though. It is so much more.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoJ4fXgWdlNj9yK7h98eXUGIpSXQmBAF93a9e9BYSLNGI_EK4ANp3WuTBkkaVDVIePNbk1Iu1bqVvqsi8lPb56IBl0aUyC7nbPg9tpgaQLpCHoITOHIrx0LI8LXM8gY_y09rqzVimQl2y40_V0_4g9ff7mDHAmuPBgX1DivJQYBKY40piCr_b4niiVg/s712/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="712" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoJ4fXgWdlNj9yK7h98eXUGIpSXQmBAF93a9e9BYSLNGI_EK4ANp3WuTBkkaVDVIePNbk1Iu1bqVvqsi8lPb56IBl0aUyC7nbPg9tpgaQLpCHoITOHIrx0LI8LXM8gY_y09rqzVimQl2y40_V0_4g9ff7mDHAmuPBgX1DivJQYBKY40piCr_b4niiVg/w400-h295/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%202.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />DFS requires the use of a HUD, which is free at the DFS Main Store. The HUD keeps track of your energy. Most of the activities in DFS use a little energy. It’s easy to replenish the energy in the HUD by consuming DFS foods. Foods can be made by the HUD user by having the ingredients necessary for the recipe they’d like to make, or by purchasing the food they’d like to eat from one of the many DFS users that cook and sells their goods. <br /><br />Those items can be purchased easily in one of the many DFS markets or at one of the many DFS auctions.<br /><br />The HUD has an area that drops down when clicking the ‘Craft’ button of the HUD; this allows for recipe ingredients to be loaded. Recipes can be found directly on the DFS website at <a href="http://digitalfarmsystem.com">digitalfarmsystem.com</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_lLT4lw7rSJr-o-rfQsLfj1PvWEDY_3EYp349oErR09Jp5UIOnzGxLKxwD4lkdeU3p3iLedS-lqOwCi1E0-SN301LsKbAdmlwOIOA7ccJIyxFn8l5VStVjBzN4977mMd-7dp42g0Fj-Hn_1edCGYtAInZKKDaATf3Nl_GVyJJ5cQfmntNnBIR2vtKA/s704/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%203.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="704" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_lLT4lw7rSJr-o-rfQsLfj1PvWEDY_3EYp349oErR09Jp5UIOnzGxLKxwD4lkdeU3p3iLedS-lqOwCi1E0-SN301LsKbAdmlwOIOA7ccJIyxFn8l5VStVjBzN4977mMd-7dp42g0Fj-Hn_1edCGYtAInZKKDaATf3Nl_GVyJJ5cQfmntNnBIR2vtKA/w400-h313/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%203.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As far as farming goes, DFS has been masterfully set up to allow you to be as involved or apart from the farming aspect as you prefer. Would you like to raise animals, plant crops, and sell your harvest? You can do that! Would you prefer to buy the ingredients you need from farmers and just cook and bake? Done. Maybe you have always wanted your own vineyard and wine line. You can do that too. You can even focus on crafting and making dyes, rugs, and woodworking projects. The system is set up in such a way that you can really customize it to your own personal tastes. You can even role-play in DFS or choose not to. It’s all up to you.<br /><br />For the sake of trying to fully understand this expansive system, let’s imagine that you wanted to role-play as a farm-to-table restaurant owner that is world-renowned for your desserts. For this example, we’re going to imagine that you prefer to do as much by hand as possible.<br /><br />On this particular day, you plan to make some cakes for a special cake-tasting event that you’re holding at your restaurant later this week.<br /><br />For this scenario, you tend and water your animals, harvest some milk and eggs from them, then draw some extra water from your well. Moving to your crops and trees, you gather some wheat, vanilla, and oranges. You realize that you’re out of butter, so you decide to churn some. Then, you get ready to start making cakes. Realizing that you’re out of one of the ingredients that you need, you decide to TP over to one of the many DFS markets in order to buy it. While at the market, you spot a bottle of wine with a beautiful wine label, so you pick that up too.<br /><br />Heading back home, you make a couple of cakes, and then decide to start working on decorations. You make some dye and use it to dye some wool, which you then weave into fabric. You then take that fabric and a few more ingredients and turn it into a beautiful rug.<br /><br />Your best friend comes over to visit. Your best friend enjoys DFS, too, but prefers to have just a couple of specific crops and to focus mainly on producing alcohol in their stills, making wine in their fermenters, and taking part in fishing tournaments. They also enjoy collecting DFS collectibles, such as some of the specially designed equipment that is only available at special events.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4a-JIhYz_X-sKxXH-0Ho9nw0GxBsABNtLOPLNFuHCtNVX5diN5Drw83dicnP81f1LEdo6tRM2qx5QPOaS_G5CpxaXXDTHQEbi4SqVtMHjOS6zxCp8NuQj7Pkzer7NrM6KnYuAWS-TQdYZik_YXV8DozMrwkp1Yo-zl2WDqAbLdzXoAk6s13hXtbBhw/s1024/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%204.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4a-JIhYz_X-sKxXH-0Ho9nw0GxBsABNtLOPLNFuHCtNVX5diN5Drw83dicnP81f1LEdo6tRM2qx5QPOaS_G5CpxaXXDTHQEbi4SqVtMHjOS6zxCp8NuQj7Pkzer7NrM6KnYuAWS-TQdYZik_YXV8DozMrwkp1Yo-zl2WDqAbLdzXoAk6s13hXtbBhw/w400-h300/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%204.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They have brought a beautiful DFS bouquet of flowers, a box of candy, and a nice meal to replenish your energy, all of which they picked up last week at a DFS auction in order to celebrate your special cake-tasting event.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5PDI3Kum5SLQ4yb8IfnZMVcQU8lW7j7qiqACw8D4N6tneMctq94yNOEV3T4Z_ShSi44hBj758haCJsPrtqh6PlEzNZprgyYdNNW5eRENeUpYvR7p9GIOhXZLq5uWpDnyOAr7JtfGUGes2rC8jV8NJDUGEe4DF8LIfcSxsRGYRx8ihvWPgInR0g0SqQ/s1024/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%205.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5PDI3Kum5SLQ4yb8IfnZMVcQU8lW7j7qiqACw8D4N6tneMctq94yNOEV3T4Z_ShSi44hBj758haCJsPrtqh6PlEzNZprgyYdNNW5eRENeUpYvR7p9GIOhXZLq5uWpDnyOAr7JtfGUGes2rC8jV8NJDUGEe4DF8LIfcSxsRGYRx8ihvWPgInR0g0SqQ/w400-h300/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%205.png" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">As this scenario demonstrates, DFS is truly customizable to the interests of every single person that enjoys DFS.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWd21u4uI-fvn_uyDgGR-aWj-QD4wcxZPgcqFJ5J-v0QtrsAV256jCiXMdrA71EWphMk_E_v_-GtRm2Fboj586QsTQEDiMo5HB7gZQhQfvs2FgpEj9HYozKMBu9medxEzA1hJxn3qN1YxuB4gnHeWQMI5WKDklyzCELOWSTIUfXOhRqBuLguLHAfCsg/s1024/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%206.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWd21u4uI-fvn_uyDgGR-aWj-QD4wcxZPgcqFJ5J-v0QtrsAV256jCiXMdrA71EWphMk_E_v_-GtRm2Fboj586QsTQEDiMo5HB7gZQhQfvs2FgpEj9HYozKMBu9medxEzA1hJxn3qN1YxuB4gnHeWQMI5WKDklyzCELOWSTIUfXOhRqBuLguLHAfCsg/w400-h300/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%206.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Now to touch on the most important aspect of every system: support. I have found DFS support to be unmatched.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49GhzHhKFzAXwW34-JUp6ai3lmLJsrdp4lmBSCzhq4b0qM9iMFYNUz_dtNJTV7rr5bn1kX_FHHyfq20VRwIWgcYrU-HOXQ63BplZsKsadAB1T6EhbvPwZaFjH8Npj-BklLIuSWltO_2DWVr_cjWofMJfkGt6dFUKbSHGxkcDn-eAs_le_nDHixxMppw/s1024/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%207.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49GhzHhKFzAXwW34-JUp6ai3lmLJsrdp4lmBSCzhq4b0qM9iMFYNUz_dtNJTV7rr5bn1kX_FHHyfq20VRwIWgcYrU-HOXQ63BplZsKsadAB1T6EhbvPwZaFjH8Npj-BklLIuSWltO_2DWVr_cjWofMJfkGt6dFUKbSHGxkcDn-eAs_le_nDHixxMppw/w400-h300/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%207.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />From the creator, Ice Dover, to the multitude of CSRs that are ready and able to answer your questions, whether that be via the incredibly active group chat or directly over IM.<br /><br />The DFS team also goes out of their way to encourage farmers. From the monthly cooking contest, to promoting DFS markets on the main sim, to special events, to keeping the prices of equipment and collectibles low in order to keep DFS affordable, this team is top-notch.<br /><br />DFS is also friendly with creators that have utilized DFS to build their own businesses. There are outside systems, texture packs, and rezzers that all work alongside the DFS system in order to make selling, crafting/cooking, and animal organization easier. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_tkXMsLke7F6ErSYW9SMkJpUafz2PxJ3NcS3VH8bSwSb-TBXrgglcybCN-tc_tl7GDB24EgH-TTiAqqXBm2rriszIzIM5ZWxYYArW6ZDfbN7F8ylIUMQCCCNCUtcQKBwbss3zLuBF7P0ozSPcLYIq86Z3PMCyeXjhF-qSomyBJ0jwlKD_xL3OzV5JQ/s1251/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="1251" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_tkXMsLke7F6ErSYW9SMkJpUafz2PxJ3NcS3VH8bSwSb-TBXrgglcybCN-tc_tl7GDB24EgH-TTiAqqXBm2rriszIzIM5ZWxYYArW6ZDfbN7F8ylIUMQCCCNCUtcQKBwbss3zLuBF7P0ozSPcLYIq86Z3PMCyeXjhF-qSomyBJ0jwlKD_xL3OzV5JQ/w400-h248/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%208.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />DFS is also kept fresh by readily adding new and fun
recipes to make. Cooking contest winners and specific Patreon backers
even have the option to create their own special recipe.<br /><br />One of
the things that really stands out with the DFS team and community is
their support of causes that are working tirelessly to help others have
improved lives, such as the American Cancer Society, The National Breast
Cancer Foundation, and Doctors Without Borders. Go around to the main
DFS sim or any of the markets and you’re sure to find kiosks, special
auction boxes, and events aimed at showing their support.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59wiXggp_IG6dPhyHkcUemBYdfG0N6I14Hq9yiwH3BB0dJTViSN-TmHfmasL2iqHI6sc4kW7LX0iEX4A2NkG1gR9EkyLeUzXh91wwJ0Q377UpHIMNXHamtKUCj8NpmTnocDqhbcY6JC1qMmraTud-75ebvlgu5XRMcu59EtXXXQy5k1J3wpiKRZtjww/s1024/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%209.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg59wiXggp_IG6dPhyHkcUemBYdfG0N6I14Hq9yiwH3BB0dJTViSN-TmHfmasL2iqHI6sc4kW7LX0iEX4A2NkG1gR9EkyLeUzXh91wwJ0Q377UpHIMNXHamtKUCj8NpmTnocDqhbcY6JC1qMmraTud-75ebvlgu5XRMcu59EtXXXQy5k1J3wpiKRZtjww/w400-h300/Serenity_DFS%20Article%20Pic%209.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It’s
easy to get started with DFS. The DFS community as a whole is extremely
friendly and open to questions. It is not uncommon to see people
starting out in the DFS system by offering their assistance as farm
hands, volunteers, and hired cooks. It’s also common to meet new people
learning about DFS by visiting some of the many auctions that are held
each day. <br /><br />All in all, DFS provides an exciting and customizable way for users to enhance their Second Life experience.<br /><br />Serenity Herold</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Design <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-50306994437450186272023-01-27T06:00:00.047-05:002023-01-27T12:12:04.132-05:00Bonniebots and The Debate About Them<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">In recent days, there's been some controversy, notably in the Second Life Forums, about something called "Bonniebots." Some feel they're a useful tool. Others feel they're a real or potential threat to privacy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiExCSYWTq8o0a7fc_WTjkLZzT5_NRojeeBhi3kwcNaQRhYZqWn3GzQEtJXTZTniJ92hL7av_Wt3mFUBhY6jvTtlun_9x4yB6wYsr1FV44UQKFaALZ_yxRJvuJtM0qJGk57lZsNtzn-MFEMco9cw4cdnRK-CzmIm9C5QPQcOFlHnpGUzBR0HShQDId3Q/s1152/bonniebotsmap.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1152" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiExCSYWTq8o0a7fc_WTjkLZzT5_NRojeeBhi3kwcNaQRhYZqWn3GzQEtJXTZTniJ92hL7av_Wt3mFUBhY6jvTtlun_9x4yB6wYsr1FV44UQKFaALZ_yxRJvuJtM0qJGk57lZsNtzn-MFEMco9cw4cdnRK-CzmIm9C5QPQcOFlHnpGUzBR0HShQDId3Q/w400-h223/bonniebotsmap.png" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The website for Bonniebots is at <a href="https://www.bonniebots.com/">https://www.bonniebots.com/</a>. What the bots do is described on this webpage (<a href="https://www.bonniebots.com/bonnie">https://www.bonniebots.com/bonnie</a>) : "BonnieBelle and her sisters are roaming bots who travel the grid collecting data. You can follow their progress on the map below." And the included map showed a number of markers going from place to place over Mainland, Bellisseria, and private sims. With the main page stating, "The worst part of Second Life is finding where everyone else is at. We're trying to come up with a better way to find the party. ..." It looks like the purpose is to check the activities of various sims, listing how many avatars are there, and mention how many have been there for more than an hour. It was unclear why these particular sims were listed. The "Regions" page would also display them with an option to go down the list of 27609 sims ten at a time. <br /><br />There are other pages for most popular attatchments, which regions have the most abandoned land, which sandboxes have the most traffic, which regions have the most available Linden Homes, a Marketplace page for sales history over the past few days as well as a list of the top merchants and listing some items up for sale, and an avatar search page. At the bottom of each page was a Discord contact, the name of one of the bots to contact, and an email: bonniebellebots@gmail.com . There was also the semi-familiar phrase among longtime SL residents, "Be excellent to one another."<br /><br />Looking up my own name on the search page, curiously I was the second person mentioned on the list, the first being someone who quoted an amusing comment I made. There were also two other with Shuftan as a surname, someone with one of them listed as a friend on their profile, and someone who I couldn't see why they would be there. Checking my home community, the Sunweavers, community leader Rita Mariner was the third person listed, me being the fourth, and two of the people listed I haven't see in months. Searching for Gemma Cleanslate let to a long list of names in which she only appeared after a dozen or so others. <br /><br />The bots are not brand new, but according to the forum thread "<a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/489750-has-anyone-else-noticed-the-bxxxx-accounts/">Has Anyone Else Noticed the B[xxxx] Accounts?</a>", they have been around since before August 2022. It started getting more attention, and debate, around mid-December. "They pop in, stay five seconds, and leave. I can't image what they're doing excect gathering the number of guests at each." Eventually, a "Bonniebelle81" respoded, "We attempt to visit all regions at least once a day and are certainly not stalking anyone. I'm sorry if we gave you guys a fright." Some people commenting didn't see a problem, "Just block them." Others grumbled they shouldn't have to or that preventive measures had a downside, "...my first thought was to allow Region access only to those who have payment info.The problem is that by doing so, potential customers who don't have such info can no longer enter my region to rent, and also friends or visitors of my tenants who also won't have pay info can no longer visit. ... why do I have to tolerate and accept your 'data collection' bots that make my customers nervous."<br /><br />Skyler Pancake tried to assure they weren't out to collect anything that wasn't already done so, at least by Linden Lab, "All data collected HAS to be publicly available data. There's no way for anyone aside LL to collect data that isn't. So this is information you are putting out on Second Life. It's just data being anonymized and compiled." But the complaints continued, "This website and its avatar search provides information to the public that is not otherwise public knowledge." Not everyone else posting was against the bots, "So many words to excuse paranoia." "You people are freaking out entirely too much over a network of land survey and census bots." But the majority were either outright against them or expressing reservations about them, "I am tired of seeing your bots teleport in all the time and having to mass ban them. You are disturbing Second Life residents who are paying money to rent or lease their virtual property. You are doing this without asking permission for your own entertainment." There was also a debate about whether this was against the Terms of Service or not. <br /><br />Finally at page seven on Friday January 20, Keira Linden <a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/489750-has-anyone-else-noticed-the-bxxxx-accounts/?do=findComment&comment=2552826">announced the following</a>:<br /><br /><i>Hi all, I understand some are upset by what they are seeing on the BonnieBots website. Let me assure you that all the information they are displaying is accessible via lsl script call or openly available information on various web pages. In other words, this is public information and has been for quite some time. Nothing that is discoverable in this manner is considered personally identifiable information. If you have something on your Profile you do not wish others to know, you should remove it at this time. As has been pointed out, land owners have the ability to restrict access to private areas via the land management tools. <br /><br />If you are concerned about the safety of your account, please enable MultiFactor Authentication. The steps to do so can be found here: accounts.secondlife.com/mfa/status<br /><br />And, as always, if you believe anyone has broken the Terms of Service, please file an Abuse Report so that we may investigate the situation. <br /><br />We are in communication with the owner of this system to ensure all it adheres to all requirements and will now be closing this thread.</i><br /><br />But the debate didn't stop as another thread was opened the next day, "<a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/495416-sorry-this-is-not-ok-b-bots-profile-scraping/">Sorry, This Is Not OK, B Bots Profile Scraping</a>." The poster stated that her profile "is set in the privacy options to FRIENDS ONLY," and compared the limited information in my.secondlife.com to much more being available in a Bonniebots search, "I am deeply disheartened by LL's initial reaction to this. ... This is a massive wholesale data leak and should be treated as seriously as any other security issue. None of this is ok." And debate started immediately, "But unless you're daft enough to put RL in your profile it's not a big point. Nothing to personally identify you." There were nine pages of comments over about 12 hours until it was closed by Volo Linden after he stated, "... the information displayed is accessible via LSL script calls and is publicly available information. We would recommend removing content from your profile if you did not wish for others to see it. "<br /><br />On Sunday January 22, a third thread was started, "<a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/495472-banning-bots-from-the-grid/">Banning Bots From The Grid</a>?" This time the person starting the thread wasn't so sure about going after the bots. It would be locked seven pages and less than eight hours later, the Lindens basically saying the chatter had gone off the rails. So on Monday a fourth thread started, "<a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/495495-open-letter-to-linden-lab-enforcing-policies/">Open Letter to Linden Lab: Enforcing Policies</a>?", the person suggesting there was a double standard between how the Lab enfoced it's policies on the forums and it's policies on bots, "We all know that these are hardly enforced at all, laissez faire at best. I think we as (paying) costumers have the right to expect and IMHO even demand that Linden Lab enforces all their own policies in the same way and not only in the advantage of themselves, meaning as it pleases the company." This one lasted two days and eighteen pages, then <a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/495495-open-letter-to-linden-lab-enforcing-policies/?do=findComment&comment=2554801">Patch Linden stepped in</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBq9Bc3S5UQZSMFaFCuOHbWJbXqLUCHj5vTjd9WWOX41k16c8ykowRVqDCweIBGfNPgLIkEeRgsWdOlTmlLElywNrcOcEh1lKM8CDG3Qzhrn-t97j4xJs2MM3imTsw2TMRUKare-z20ZFetuGlZDnOYSe9BVLSAaN4LEYdM6sWyQc2HnKQJPiLtD5sQ/s886/PlatchLindenresponds_Open%20letter%20to%20Linden%20Lab%20Enforcing%20policies.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="886" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBq9Bc3S5UQZSMFaFCuOHbWJbXqLUCHj5vTjd9WWOX41k16c8ykowRVqDCweIBGfNPgLIkEeRgsWdOlTmlLElywNrcOcEh1lKM8CDG3Qzhrn-t97j4xJs2MM3imTsw2TMRUKare-z20ZFetuGlZDnOYSe9BVLSAaN4LEYdM6sWyQc2HnKQJPiLtD5sQ/s320/PlatchLindenresponds_Open%20letter%20to%20Linden%20Lab%20Enforcing%20policies.png" width="320" /></a></div> <i>This post, like others has been locked for going so far off the rails of the topic that I think was originally intended to be discussed, and the outward accusatory, defamatory tones and attacks towards others, while still a thinly veiled attempt to discuss the matters behind the other locked topics is no longer going to be tolerated on our forums. <br /><br />That said, I am in direct contact with the creators behind the Bonniebots and I have consulted our legal teams and a GDPR specialist, to give me a full understanding of the situation at hand. Out of respect for all concerned in the matter, I turn your attention to reviewing the policy at stake, and understand that we will enforce this policy:<br /><br /> Information You Provide when Using our Services. Please note that our Services may offer chat functions (either one-to-one or within a limited group) or other forms of communication services (such as real time voice communication either one-to-one or within a limited group), forums, community environments (including multiplayer gameplay) or other tools that are either restricted to other account holders or Services users or that do not have a restricted audience and can be accessible by anyone. Any information, content or communications, including personal information, you provide when you use any of these features will be available to the recipients (dependent on the nature of the tool) and may be publicly posted and otherwise disclosed without limitation as to its use by us or by a third party.<br /> While we endeavour at all times to protect the privacy of our users and to ensure no harm is caused through our Services, given the nature of the tools, we have no obligation to keep private any information you made available to other users or the public using these functions.<br /><br />I feel that I will be able to attain an ammicable and suitable solution to all soon, while preserving the spirit of the policy and allowing open exploration of Second Life to continue on a healthy trajectory. Non-playable characters, "bots" and other automated means of roaming the grid are not prohibited in general at this time. </i><br /><br />By this time, the Bonniebots were starting to get the attention of Second Life media. New World Notes would <a href="https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2023/01/bonnie-site-second-life-traffic.html">write about it on Friday January 20</a>, and the debate would follow there, "SL was always dead to me. ... Then someone goes and actually solves it ... What's the reaction? "OMG, my privacy." There would be <a href="https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2023/01/sl-bot-traffic-bonnie-bots.html">a followup on Monday</a> about the worries and counterarguments. Prokofy Neva <a href="https://3dblogger.typepad.com/second_thoughts/2023/01/whos-behind-bonniebots-hint-they-may-not-be-nice-people.html">would write in his Second Thoughts about the matter</a>, "It's not enough to say 'oh, it's public'. Because what's happening is that it's being AMPLIFIED AND WEAPONIZED. When THAT happens in SL, we have a right to protest. Nobody thought when they signed the TOS and read the privacy policies that their annual sales data and their raunchy profiles would go into Google and be read by RL bosses or spouses or whoever can cause havoc in an avatar's life. So let's not be children here. AGGREGATIONS and AMPLIFICATION is the issue, NOT the mere act of scraping what is there."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjspCE0SIhhtbo2LNqU6NGmgTAhw6Z4W_9IB4y2XWu88Hh-jqU74uOJZTyULgwVKHMpPynYM_CS-o24l3gWWZz1RgcBalDLsc-S6kpEtZxE3wUh2TspwvCyRImIpkQqiACJa-Ohqo6ScXVofBMnvDHqF2BoV6_QYZgikXx1NeA0xmyL0L3nW1IGnEDSlg/s650/nwn_bonniebotmeeting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="650" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjspCE0SIhhtbo2LNqU6NGmgTAhw6Z4W_9IB4y2XWu88Hh-jqU74uOJZTyULgwVKHMpPynYM_CS-o24l3gWWZz1RgcBalDLsc-S6kpEtZxE3wUh2TspwvCyRImIpkQqiACJa-Ohqo6ScXVofBMnvDHqF2BoV6_QYZgikXx1NeA0xmyL0L3nW1IGnEDSlg/s320/nwn_bonniebotmeeting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Eventually New World Notes would <a href="https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2023/01/bonnie-bots-sl-patch-linden.html">report on Wednesday</a> that Patch Linden met with the BobbieBots team "for a fireside meeting. It was stated that the website would be making some changes, "We'll be adding an opt-out to the avatar search and the Top Merchants listings. Avatar search will stay disabled until the opt-out is implemented. Top Merchants listing will have merchant names hidden." The time it would take to make the changes was described as "maybe a weekend or two."<br /><br />The Newser reached out to the Bonniebots team to see if they could answer some quesions. They responded they couldn't at this time, but should soon be available for an interview. <br /><br />It's unlikely the debate about Bonniebots will simply up and quiet down soon. feel free to leave comments below.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Sources, SL Forums, <a href="https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2023/01/bonnie-bots-sl-patch-linden.html">New World Notes</a>, <a href="https://3dblogger.typepad.com/second_thoughts/2023/01/whos-behind-bonniebots-hint-they-may-not-be-nice-people.html">Second Thoughts</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Image source: Bonnie Belle</i></span><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-70712077270487049472022-12-22T15:00:00.000-05:002022-12-22T15:59:11.812-05:00Cynthia Farshore's Santa Sleigh Ride<div style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlne75-ZZnypJ4ty1DTC_1qv1Wb0PYX6qAhcLrxx0_BSyOb4-YyEm8uBgkqSQmzsP7WeiyJPWPOX4dXPbNADMpyJujwgjc78BJSjnYu1QYn2kg7skR63LUvV84jfSLwnMe8Nw60Lb0YKwYIATrtLIlcfIVDA8QdvsF9uTaMxrQZgUoE8En9zVMLfGQdQ/s1476/dec17'22_052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlne75-ZZnypJ4ty1DTC_1qv1Wb0PYX6qAhcLrxx0_BSyOb4-YyEm8uBgkqSQmzsP7WeiyJPWPOX4dXPbNADMpyJujwgjc78BJSjnYu1QYn2kg7skR63LUvV84jfSLwnMe8Nw60Lb0YKwYIATrtLIlcfIVDA8QdvsF9uTaMxrQZgUoE8En9zVMLfGQdQ/w400-h251/dec17'22_052.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Christmas
has come to Second Life, and the various communities are
celebrating in their own way. This includes the Sunweaver Estates. The
main venue, Club Cutlass, put up some decorations, including a tree, a
gift-giving box that gives those in the Sunweaver group several
presents, and a Santa that gives you a gift for those on the nice list.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcSWXHOB_4JjCN1xoVtpeDptECN7UQjqsIxqwzmNP6QTV3hVGwclcKGUbhfDoHsiryKzUVkLkOecTyaYuANGBD33j8qmsLzX7XHrIqaKLyDi_xjTHlXAv8wA2CXbMcsyuU3Vs26Ed489X6F2nhQ9ugN99Qf7PfIXBX01bzPnG8ISHjskVL4fUyAG-Dg/s1476/dec17'22_058.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcSWXHOB_4JjCN1xoVtpeDptECN7UQjqsIxqwzmNP6QTV3hVGwclcKGUbhfDoHsiryKzUVkLkOecTyaYuANGBD33j8qmsLzX7XHrIqaKLyDi_xjTHlXAv8wA2CXbMcsyuU3Vs26Ed489X6F2nhQ9ugN99Qf7PfIXBX01bzPnG8ISHjskVL4fUyAG-Dg/w400-h251/dec17'22_058.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Also
at Cutlass is a sign advertising an attraction, a Santa sleigh ride.
Touching it will give you a landmark to the location, at Farshore Field
in Sunlight Bay (<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunlight%20Bay/220/86/22">220/86/22</a>). <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFXCRrldPtxyK4Hv7UCBjukmd8phewsgu0UxVxDjXl2Q4f1Dqptq1K_ZqgjMoWpQycSdkbvDgWjekEQtK1i3iCScqYyFvn_7cXiqAS0N8QGfRsJuP6IrskRKm4aTpaOKOniRSmj4oaDSULyvfnKMyJe54bFa_lOVisqLzvDU9GPQBcsmsvzom-OikcA/s1476/dec17'22_059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSFXCRrldPtxyK4Hv7UCBjukmd8phewsgu0UxVxDjXl2Q4f1Dqptq1K_ZqgjMoWpQycSdkbvDgWjekEQtK1i3iCScqYyFvn_7cXiqAS0N8QGfRsJuP6IrskRKm4aTpaOKOniRSmj4oaDSULyvfnKMyJe54bFa_lOVisqLzvDU9GPQBcsmsvzom-OikcA/w400-h251/dec17'22_059.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Heading to Farshore Field, Cynthia Farshore showed me the sled.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHBdN1l92wwxrzKxUAkracQ_rhGU9AssWW0YJFTrg5OBSQDeO3urhZqLuDllcDBrwHcGaDcuGfsF3L-TE9xHMRfW_ia2adu9Z2c_UlTIHXVLkmqu-pvY6XL9iFOQdK1x1Gvpiz3B3Es0UkDNjrl_IYwimWUNFllJ2p7hDhtsHC7MPnD7tOPc-xN218A/s1476/dec17'22_060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHBdN1l92wwxrzKxUAkracQ_rhGU9AssWW0YJFTrg5OBSQDeO3urhZqLuDllcDBrwHcGaDcuGfsF3L-TE9xHMRfW_ia2adu9Z2c_UlTIHXVLkmqu-pvY6XL9iFOQdK1x1Gvpiz3B3Es0UkDNjrl_IYwimWUNFllJ2p7hDhtsHC7MPnD7tOPc-xN218A/w400-h251/dec17'22_060.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Getting on, Saint Nick appeared, and got the reindeer to start pulling the sled down the runway.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolkUQi2gncqz44Z99z_nbVVAjknCKAalOGs5ryRV6ZzuO23ziBJ2p7QeZhpmiIQpvYHx-Yz2-nQZFDulecmDzYWJItvz8bYQSK_AQUzdeTEDb8zAqWNVMjRCUt8_zG2jkkSHP1k96CR6dS9qetfmTAdaDG4s9NxzYmjGuNIt7nD9xU1sGn2e5-72DgA/s1476/dec17'22_061.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolkUQi2gncqz44Z99z_nbVVAjknCKAalOGs5ryRV6ZzuO23ziBJ2p7QeZhpmiIQpvYHx-Yz2-nQZFDulecmDzYWJItvz8bYQSK_AQUzdeTEDb8zAqWNVMjRCUt8_zG2jkkSHP1k96CR6dS9qetfmTAdaDG4s9NxzYmjGuNIt7nD9xU1sGn2e5-72DgA/w400-h251/dec17'22_061.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"Clear Let's take off." And up we went.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSH6lytyL3IG7E0Awc1m4ZBccolJh0WeqD9r9Y-rAIeTi9lt__1bN8d2P0HqjPgv9Fo2bpsjLCWFKDwwOPveFfNjzA686HD15jUaH8n3BD3yVD8eqkpd4Xw-vyvKHgK4r6EtwzBo8_HhekmzvG1VT0kmt1KXFLIu-M4KlY-M1_xs9dzaUaQeOoQYRHbg/s1476/dec17'22_063.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSH6lytyL3IG7E0Awc1m4ZBccolJh0WeqD9r9Y-rAIeTi9lt__1bN8d2P0HqjPgv9Fo2bpsjLCWFKDwwOPveFfNjzA686HD15jUaH8n3BD3yVD8eqkpd4Xw-vyvKHgK4r6EtwzBo8_HhekmzvG1VT0kmt1KXFLIu-M4KlY-M1_xs9dzaUaQeOoQYRHbg/w400-h251/dec17'22_063.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We went past Joy Mountain.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMGEvLPHW-9q2cTB8OslB8jrN3vu3QvxWFA8OQ-KqkkTcw5r6LhQDObLtwNVbHHhjLNbOqzyizie9ICW0fCqXb6Q1L7TgNFlbQAVACcMmaNeU627h-3bL296PVBbDh2WZBBexZQtliiW6XcExp_9uv1kVn34ROjIdypcLjcgvcS8_PpMhT_YtwnNwqg/s1476/dec17'22_064.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMGEvLPHW-9q2cTB8OslB8jrN3vu3QvxWFA8OQ-KqkkTcw5r6LhQDObLtwNVbHHhjLNbOqzyizie9ICW0fCqXb6Q1L7TgNFlbQAVACcMmaNeU627h-3bL296PVBbDh2WZBBexZQtliiW6XcExp_9uv1kVn34ROjIdypcLjcgvcS8_PpMhT_YtwnNwqg/w400-h251/dec17'22_064.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>"We'll let the deer romp through the woods a bit."<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKHUMgXV7jQ4cuJJJQZeOsegulbbKDf3BMp5EW73tZ4Ny1hNS-VXU2ys9B3X2WPDd5MjIiX8VLPVuG8H-8tedf2G8qpN79zXTIetH9j2WCJ7tDbaPgv3GZ7Imzpiv9YI9P1F86DkEJZps-P3XvY3ZvOSH-9tPmWPUGwNPhI-ppSK15wVsJEz0LPuY8g/s1476/dec17'22_065.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKHUMgXV7jQ4cuJJJQZeOsegulbbKDf3BMp5EW73tZ4Ny1hNS-VXU2ys9B3X2WPDd5MjIiX8VLPVuG8H-8tedf2G8qpN79zXTIetH9j2WCJ7tDbaPgv3GZ7Imzpiv9YI9P1F86DkEJZps-P3XvY3ZvOSH-9tPmWPUGwNPhI-ppSK15wVsJEz0LPuY8g/w400-h251/dec17'22_065.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcOjrw7oS4QjqIFnbGvExJxDOkhmBv0EUpkhoWkDYR3odhKfpw8w1cp8-xt0nahU8WXJcl3igsJ6WZzklvx7YU3tW7vr3S4guIi608XsZ9zXn3ePMMRnXx0m5lNUnKWfolqLSN3fFIXKcW3sVBp0rUMq7Byj2GvgjeP5-BGVoIldz5v6gBeZ5Ob5obw/s1476/dec17'22_066.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcOjrw7oS4QjqIFnbGvExJxDOkhmBv0EUpkhoWkDYR3odhKfpw8w1cp8-xt0nahU8WXJcl3igsJ6WZzklvx7YU3tW7vr3S4guIi608XsZ9zXn3ePMMRnXx0m5lNUnKWfolqLSN3fFIXKcW3sVBp0rUMq7Byj2GvgjeP5-BGVoIldz5v6gBeZ5Ob5obw/w400-h251/dec17'22_066.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"Buzz the Bismark."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji8NAyG-eoryfx4kIfOZgChaPS5tAFT4iCn5Cvj_SDny2QYsLVtR6GcDCYPN31iDqPLODD_ip_13LjBAJYwuykLG8GKhFVGzuDcAyDeQWX1lHbm8jd2JusNg812TorgkEWXBSJRvGbe6olJNPBoh1j9fG7QaBz8IlqgT22I8K1sQGAsnHbSpz85EZQsA/s1476/dec17'22_069.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji8NAyG-eoryfx4kIfOZgChaPS5tAFT4iCn5Cvj_SDny2QYsLVtR6GcDCYPN31iDqPLODD_ip_13LjBAJYwuykLG8GKhFVGzuDcAyDeQWX1lHbm8jd2JusNg812TorgkEWXBSJRvGbe6olJNPBoh1j9fG7QaBz8IlqgT22I8K1sQGAsnHbSpz85EZQsA/w400-h251/dec17'22_069.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">"Tried
not to make just a straight boring ride," Cynthia told me, "In 20
minutes you cover all of Sunweaver and can see many of it's sights and
attractions."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NtwI94Mk66C-X1t8iGdMF4y0mpkL_z2SIPB6OPL7kwvtn2V3D6BV10NQhm5O0lr5YWa9mZ5vgj5RHQZo90IKmei-9Qu8kJOn2pkfbxdtLuy61KhG4i1NTuJ-DzUh04fJuLwXu0ALKVTQgpCyye9BunIONDHyC7uBywwcsggchuU_d4aQxXhvjrCofw/s1476/dec22'22_008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NtwI94Mk66C-X1t8iGdMF4y0mpkL_z2SIPB6OPL7kwvtn2V3D6BV10NQhm5O0lr5YWa9mZ5vgj5RHQZo90IKmei-9Qu8kJOn2pkfbxdtLuy61KhG4i1NTuJ-DzUh04fJuLwXu0ALKVTQgpCyye9BunIONDHyC7uBywwcsggchuU_d4aQxXhvjrCofw/w400-h251/dec22'22_008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfduldSUfavuyDKu1IApqSOY_x9hIp18SeZzpBbJSFBaDWMSJ__YSTgJ4rkmV5QRhYlgyOYL8-jkIP2Cx5NVUE2q9JczSMrHZdeg-r8pqzfFkKR9l0gXs3MFBXntzUyu7MsWfXBF-mXxWt8nAJ3bvifwGVYc-Rjs0BBpHJUpyHajiklf2d5PuU4cW3Jg/s1476/dec22'22_012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfduldSUfavuyDKu1IApqSOY_x9hIp18SeZzpBbJSFBaDWMSJ__YSTgJ4rkmV5QRhYlgyOYL8-jkIP2Cx5NVUE2q9JczSMrHZdeg-r8pqzfFkKR9l0gXs3MFBXntzUyu7MsWfXBF-mXxWt8nAJ3bvifwGVYc-Rjs0BBpHJUpyHajiklf2d5PuU4cW3Jg/w400-h251/dec22'22_012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Let's do a touch and go"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJqvjvX971k254N6OGbNnq5nXP5jNBSg-M2cXSvZ7W51alTYw8GZHzYi_uUFAcIRNvo3vuXO8HfUklTg3GOFJhCpZR3Q4kwUitf_GJEBnLuRzY-DyIN8cm9EHGgCasIbrnUt9jTL1PHcnEAabzeHFJFUI8pauT20baCWBJv3mZeopGVp93sVdzTgRJg/s1476/dec17'22_072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJqvjvX971k254N6OGbNnq5nXP5jNBSg-M2cXSvZ7W51alTYw8GZHzYi_uUFAcIRNvo3vuXO8HfUklTg3GOFJhCpZR3Q4kwUitf_GJEBnLuRzY-DyIN8cm9EHGgCasIbrnUt9jTL1PHcnEAabzeHFJFUI8pauT20baCWBJv3mZeopGVp93sVdzTgRJg/w400-h251/dec17'22_072.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Flying
over Sunweaver Bay, Santa would point out an amusement park, "Please do
come by the place below it has a huge amount of holiday attractions!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFyLcHOjfnEk7J1n_IMl67yE62rNG5Uis8V_gR7HkHsNz-LjMm5Gjl3DiyO1ny_o8wV3Z6KupUTArTbB--j7hYia8pR8E3sf3UA7MHTfD8xYTs9LoiTwe4TXQoywI-AQsSjCAI96dvL-SFeiDV8HHefr0yFAG2VEbOkGP_9L8GsriWkY7QSuhPoz4kQ/s1476/dec17'22_073.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFyLcHOjfnEk7J1n_IMl67yE62rNG5Uis8V_gR7HkHsNz-LjMm5Gjl3DiyO1ny_o8wV3Z6KupUTArTbB--j7hYia8pR8E3sf3UA7MHTfD8xYTs9LoiTwe4TXQoywI-AQsSjCAI96dvL-SFeiDV8HHefr0yFAG2VEbOkGP_9L8GsriWkY7QSuhPoz4kQ/w400-h251/dec17'22_073.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcUsJMXuZEqBagpL281ATHplhzwk0sg4VIlQ1k8csjLTQIdFnnBOd7s0Ebn4BzF9r4SbD1PxNpWoFKv9RQCkpns-i_CHBEUiXpV2xFM9Zdl49i9sditqX1KJoFtaCfQKXSFZ3YuFmB-lLse1IcXf42R3ZTfaJRJw5goI1Do58MTQcZnnJYzxPdTjp0Q/s1476/dec17'22_074.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU79afptWlCg1Ez7RjvlnKbhgy4NVfe0pOSjuZyBRlCciySFs5noEqNn8Gm3Rf5OKs6aGLbCfF33vWarnhyberagJwBggKT4pe9F0g0l2tUm8iJadr8zNhA82pucMAnfyBMBdGTXix5g_OBffP9vIoXh36EMtwXo_dc5k3ulsErbfddvl77ILvH18XZQ/s1476/dec22'22_022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU79afptWlCg1Ez7RjvlnKbhgy4NVfe0pOSjuZyBRlCciySFs5noEqNn8Gm3Rf5OKs6aGLbCfF33vWarnhyberagJwBggKT4pe9F0g0l2tUm8iJadr8zNhA82pucMAnfyBMBdGTXix5g_OBffP9vIoXh36EMtwXo_dc5k3ulsErbfddvl77ILvH18XZQ/w400-h251/dec22'22_022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjHy5pskQIj-qpjZB61g1deZthvoY-MWsM8VQDiCAI_tTMh7n8ZvQXtTxX3b6eh3DKsXnf7bjHzPw_l59zp3pmaenC1RGc4MXfiFG9eHGeZaOBBdWOwQucgqUwZ5FMdaqI2rkeJo74-LDRROtee2vaoSg1Y2OJ9Xp71CU9BAOaFBjaAdG6uHUlSUpXA/s1476/dec17'22_076.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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the launch pad with regular rocket service to Club Zero Gravity, Glitch
Troncon's "Tron house," and Penny Shuftan's "Friendly Lots." </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMSy9MwV6Peeesq2ZHZTLYgiufDsvf1VlPO1POmsish1oBYxLvXpugZxYVDKO27jxhPg2KYnY0Qigl40JMK871QhWrQKUEX-6ciSqODYXv5lghhh6M68mgwWeXKJJr0QIRo1qP06vKXleTGniZJ2keT96O32vyKLeC4JRaspaLFukY_RUDRs4XOnZow/s1476/dec17'22_079.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMSy9MwV6Peeesq2ZHZTLYgiufDsvf1VlPO1POmsish1oBYxLvXpugZxYVDKO27jxhPg2KYnY0Qigl40JMK871QhWrQKUEX-6ciSqODYXv5lghhh6M68mgwWeXKJJr0QIRo1qP06vKXleTGniZJ2keT96O32vyKLeC4JRaspaLFukY_RUDRs4XOnZow/w400-h251/dec17'22_079.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We went by the Newser office</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmq0_pEwfKw4o5H64QnnMfcjV5KGYLQ5oyj-1QwFHsTa87Vvy601Et2xd3TGUc4IJVeuKUEjm9HfXhx4GaT00uTBh8YqUBELzITTSvQqKChs3nkm2XpHKc9z-kFCXK9Nkfq__jbrIMv9Ih8QsE4Foi5rJLEkPHBzBstEqZFIOpqXlxIx0zYJY6QCvy7w/s1476/dec17'22_080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmq0_pEwfKw4o5H64QnnMfcjV5KGYLQ5oyj-1QwFHsTa87Vvy601Et2xd3TGUc4IJVeuKUEjm9HfXhx4GaT00uTBh8YqUBELzITTSvQqKChs3nkm2XpHKc9z-kFCXK9Nkfq__jbrIMv9Ih8QsE4Foi5rJLEkPHBzBstEqZFIOpqXlxIx0zYJY6QCvy7w/w400-h251/dec17'22_080.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4cuXyrAk2xeVLT8akymAPbSwVOg8wDXX9MEwv0Me-20rw0tiPzvX7NLMv3ytuFSzeDDp8VOEKqPlcsGhdxZ4dNRrwv-lHd5rvgihQd_D7TeyVkNC_tf2JEXM5VGpKf0jQWFhZPsk5ZNt3HygtJq635Q03b1GYlSkiqkBmL8SUMzKGkwF6BV9wyKJvg/s1476/dec22'22_034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4cuXyrAk2xeVLT8akymAPbSwVOg8wDXX9MEwv0Me-20rw0tiPzvX7NLMv3ytuFSzeDDp8VOEKqPlcsGhdxZ4dNRrwv-lHd5rvgihQd_D7TeyVkNC_tf2JEXM5VGpKf0jQWFhZPsk5ZNt3HygtJq635Q03b1GYlSkiqkBmL8SUMzKGkwF6BV9wyKJvg/w400-h251/dec22'22_034.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The approach to the airport, "Landing on runway 9."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49OtJIkiOBudCTRWJI8nPCg_-9kEfacMVB2q4-jK9uxheXWwp6ndPvv4PuSQ61ZJ-StGd5JB8hV4qjFOcpW64ludiq0-uLfz1z7xS8xFZlJugwWED0N6YRCA1GbRq9HUor0QW8I8012dRtQbOGDSKume5sH9LcZlTr1SeeZFSYQWzEW_3HSGlc6sVow/s1476/dec22'22_036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1476" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49OtJIkiOBudCTRWJI8nPCg_-9kEfacMVB2q4-jK9uxheXWwp6ndPvv4PuSQ61ZJ-StGd5JB8hV4qjFOcpW64ludiq0-uLfz1z7xS8xFZlJugwWED0N6YRCA1GbRq9HUor0QW8I8012dRtQbOGDSKume5sH9LcZlTr1SeeZFSYQWzEW_3HSGlc6sVow/w400-h251/dec22'22_036.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">And back at the airport, "We have landed Back at Farshore Field of which we humbly thank her for providing us a remote base. Hope you enjoyed your ride! Merry Christmas! HO HO HO!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunlight%20Bay/220/86/22">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunlight%20Bay/220/86/22</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan<br /></div></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-47523056099404101622022-12-16T10:35:00.007-05:002022-12-16T15:17:47.713-05:00Tiny Carolers and North Pole Village<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Gemma Cleanslate<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO-Sg0e_QPTyH1sW-2wZSa57qPr_9pLIu404Rg2zpJ07fwFLTNVn9CczY1DV4s1PztAmddlsNCYcsbXsR882F8h0vnT0ltpLdTH0TgyH8BFHLCnIla95HZH1Xw-YU51e526FvkPBPqcGvDQgmb3Fov2mGb4i_bKKdMFg-xemKKpsqhmfJ285UVVYCdg/s1920/gemma_Raglun%20shire%20singers_005.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO-Sg0e_QPTyH1sW-2wZSa57qPr_9pLIu404Rg2zpJ07fwFLTNVn9CczY1DV4s1PztAmddlsNCYcsbXsR882F8h0vnT0ltpLdTH0TgyH8BFHLCnIla95HZH1Xw-YU51e526FvkPBPqcGvDQgmb3Fov2mGb4i_bKKdMFg-xemKKpsqhmfJ285UVVYCdg/w400-h219/gemma_Raglun%20shire%20singers_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Over the weekend I visited a few parties and events that were so Christmasy and then went looking for Santa. I stopped over at Benny's Christmas Trees and More where the Raglan carolers were doing a gesture show of their favorite music. Here is one tune.<br /><br />[12:46] Raglan Shire Carolers:<br />~*~ You Better Watch Out, ~*~<br />~*~ You Better Not Cry,~*~<br />~*~ You Better Not Pout, I'm Telling You Why, ~*~<br />~*~ Santa PAWS Is Coming,~*~<br />~*~ Santa PAWS is Coming To Towwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnn,<br />~*~ SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN! ~*~<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rXtbAlboemO71I3_b3Rka6ZuBX9bOk3APMWQrgK5DB1N4RAvaU2x7zun6nPJmDcg9bD0yzkwxgutZ2z8mZAwCHQNlOoU9QXv88hPqwPjz9vMCws-4QQ662Cz2grZzQjAb536Sz3v5ZQiQFXIgOeBThUbd8xK9xQpM2J69_mdayHCkPw1WBZmHw0M3w/s1920/Gemma_Raglun%20shire%20singers_002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rXtbAlboemO71I3_b3Rka6ZuBX9bOk3APMWQrgK5DB1N4RAvaU2x7zun6nPJmDcg9bD0yzkwxgutZ2z8mZAwCHQNlOoU9QXv88hPqwPjz9vMCws-4QQ662Cz2grZzQjAb536Sz3v5ZQiQFXIgOeBThUbd8xK9xQpM2J69_mdayHCkPw1WBZmHw0M3w/w400-h219/Gemma_Raglun%20shire%20singers_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />They had many more! Of course they finished with the infamous river dance everyone loves go see.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDFW6QLdFKnEn6os7IPRCo0Z2f2QhwPSkXwQ5X9rGgbhJzU-rELmoIGWCnDr7agvjLBoncJOQ_BELvxxjGth5OKkEVwcjPgucGiXsxzWVNl4NqSoyDqBTnZvlajk-jvdt0Cm1XOlBQWOkZsXVAWdu5eru87gZv1mievRj3OHSR3jMAqbgCtzvV4GJSw/s1920/Gemma_Raglun%20shire%20singers_007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDFW6QLdFKnEn6os7IPRCo0Z2f2QhwPSkXwQ5X9rGgbhJzU-rELmoIGWCnDr7agvjLBoncJOQ_BELvxxjGth5OKkEVwcjPgucGiXsxzWVNl4NqSoyDqBTnZvlajk-jvdt0Cm1XOlBQWOkZsXVAWdu5eru87gZv1mievRj3OHSR3jMAqbgCtzvV4GJSw/w400-h219/Gemma_Raglun%20shire%20singers_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also went over to a skating and dancing party at Ipperwich where dj Scott was spinning tunes for everyone! The whole family was there and having a great time along with residents and friends of Mount Campion. It will be a busy few weeks coming for him!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQIRI8DVzqToSfzeF4ZSWYKYX5wLd-9qU0IAGW_JL4aoWfFBpqW1w4Q9waVUor8uXbEfwFqRvtcDSYFaOUzyOpQD3a5AuhtkcpSxKE85qt8faFpY7yrMWVilugQN9TqG9h-xyv2OBslbctRanH4xb-R0DvKyCwn7AxjvZUMb94NSQL7E5_cdXN4a9Qw/s1920/gemma_chris%20north_002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQIRI8DVzqToSfzeF4ZSWYKYX5wLd-9qU0IAGW_JL4aoWfFBpqW1w4Q9waVUor8uXbEfwFqRvtcDSYFaOUzyOpQD3a5AuhtkcpSxKE85qt8faFpY7yrMWVilugQN9TqG9h-xyv2OBslbctRanH4xb-R0DvKyCwn7AxjvZUMb94NSQL7E5_cdXN4a9Qw/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20north_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />And then I made a long stop at one of my
favorite places to visit every Christmas, “Christmas at North Pole
Village & Santa's Workshop – Winter”. I am glad it is always there.
The walls of ice and snow carve a path down the hill, past the Crystal
Ice Caves to the door of the village where Santa, Mrs santa and and his
56 elves and 8 reindeer live and work.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsiEbFxis75Wppl3Rllimg63nx4yOxye7UCne54mWI5x3LB6MzXJtqGU6zAztYEQtV0tgcmAgKOEkxwh5dVl_FrGkFrJLgwkpdl9basdLq_q2QhCRaM93hPH1yPoel5irBRcQai7b4D28TpsFcnkYN87GQtGTzhyP6CsjXdmoDrs42nMRCDBqPK7HlQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_005.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsiEbFxis75Wppl3Rllimg63nx4yOxye7UCne54mWI5x3LB6MzXJtqGU6zAztYEQtV0tgcmAgKOEkxwh5dVl_FrGkFrJLgwkpdl9basdLq_q2QhCRaM93hPH1yPoel5irBRcQai7b4D28TpsFcnkYN87GQtGTzhyP6CsjXdmoDrs42nMRCDBqPK7HlQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Once
you open the door to the little town you are in a land of enchantment.
The town square holds tiny buildings filled with working elves. There
are always little critters and elves skating and hanging out.<br />I
always stop in at the Newspaper to say hi to those elves. They are easy
to recognized with their little human faces. The post office is always
busy at this time of year, loaded with carts of letters arriving by the
minute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw42LxGG1uAOP3jBXPcG6e5oEA5aRl7h9jCthK0yds-25PouDGI2pQ_o733WO3iZLwBtZ_ZtwysyEpV8I9VHJOwErmknj4gD97TKcjZ_PV6SjZl6C07n7MSzpCc5rAJQZJNfUZwcS_ZXYCJMhapveFYR2AgNCrxR79TtgQeN6Z7vTAG6SfCXoTNb9SA/s1920/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw42LxGG1uAOP3jBXPcG6e5oEA5aRl7h9jCthK0yds-25PouDGI2pQ_o733WO3iZLwBtZ_ZtwysyEpV8I9VHJOwErmknj4gD97TKcjZ_PV6SjZl6C07n7MSzpCc5rAJQZJNfUZwcS_ZXYCJMhapveFYR2AgNCrxR79TtgQeN6Z7vTAG6SfCXoTNb9SA/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The younger elves are busy
learning about their future jobs in the school. It is a pleasure to see
them. The longest visit is to the castle where elves are busy wrapping
gifts to go out on the sleigh. In the kitchen others are making cookies
and gingerbread. Mrs Claus is overseeing the work.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP02WvoMjTnreBccmaR3Yi9BsULfI_bzDmhfMolFBTZRkCQNC5QafjTnUVIh6whh9GQCiLLgLPJO3dYqFKJkUqVcU6m-Ix1K50nN-Lot5LFzR87tnvR12G1sn08gvEbJOr0lF532JZab1zfs2m0svVHBGJzff_kzjpAEbqPvnqEbghur-6X9Kjf_SJQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_010.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMP02WvoMjTnreBccmaR3Yi9BsULfI_bzDmhfMolFBTZRkCQNC5QafjTnUVIh6whh9GQCiLLgLPJO3dYqFKJkUqVcU6m-Ix1K50nN-Lot5LFzR87tnvR12G1sn08gvEbJOr0lF532JZab1zfs2m0svVHBGJzff_kzjpAEbqPvnqEbghur-6X9Kjf_SJQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_010.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Upstairs
is the dormitory where those off duty rest and sleep. A visit to
Santa’s nearby bedroom is great fun. He is rarely there so I jump on his
bed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquOqbZyYuQfIvObjT7ml4nbKbtjlP7dREO5u1fnmwi_S9Hb9S90wcecq5n-bt-0anH9OE4vs1ruNxsHl9unpVD_I30NmLnRf4V4w4K4LLWJpbs4eTdfK04iiMZZZ6Nn2lPKh_oDyRBgRh8QuuxR-6ddjJSL7llMFddNnlpTDU6OjdsmHH2fBXXWDQEA/s1920/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_009.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquOqbZyYuQfIvObjT7ml4nbKbtjlP7dREO5u1fnmwi_S9Hb9S90wcecq5n-bt-0anH9OE4vs1ruNxsHl9unpVD_I30NmLnRf4V4w4K4LLWJpbs4eTdfK04iiMZZZ6Nn2lPKh_oDyRBgRh8QuuxR-6ddjJSL7llMFddNnlpTDU6OjdsmHH2fBXXWDQEA/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20north%20gift%20wrapping_009.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I know where to find him.
Outside the Castle I walk down the icy path to the reindeer barn. Here I
find him working with the reindeer for the big night when he takes off
to fly through the air to you. I always help him take off for a practice
run. You can do that too when you visit. Before you leave drop by the
bakery and have some hot coffee with the elves there. They are always
happy to see visitors.</div><p><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Porvoo/217/133/128">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Porvoo/217/133/128</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Gemma Cleanslate</i></b></span></p>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-54882434377646910792022-12-05T06:00:00.003-05:002022-12-05T13:09:56.350-05:00Christmas Locations, Part Four<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Gemma Cleanslate<br /><br />A visit to Tayren’s Holiday.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHvJ0K6b82BjSMTL-469ip9Kzmxqp-X_iJICAzFfn63EqvAj7M5zWMmDm2Ku8knMh2gAhqCm4ll_xn0whBUlGvPjEa6_896gs32zVuHIKkHeSk1JoX_nqLnQskLKNz6WY444ferKXoEBGYp-KTVfH07sdCRlQ8E7nZdWdE7Qkvjp23X_5Cc3K-Y9NNg/s1920/gemma_chris%20tey_004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHvJ0K6b82BjSMTL-469ip9Kzmxqp-X_iJICAzFfn63EqvAj7M5zWMmDm2Ku8knMh2gAhqCm4ll_xn0whBUlGvPjEa6_896gs32zVuHIKkHeSk1JoX_nqLnQskLKNz6WY444ferKXoEBGYp-KTVfH07sdCRlQ8E7nZdWdE7Qkvjp23X_5Cc3K-Y9NNg/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20tey_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Tayren has such a marvelous region at wintertime. Her large shop is full of wonderful period clothing for both women and men.. I own several of her outfits from years back. It is a great place to get outfits for role play in medieval settings. Once outside again check out the little sheds in which you will find wonderful holiday items she also makes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XjQvzoASgWQWvnF3Qz1AqzcbT4Y7ssGL3BGGqexR9H4BIw--rKYS_2Izx_WElOj4d1cpxlqnY_6SpyplJnBVxGFrj2mW7GdoWi1gk3d-ztCaK2pnDoL-jdJ5oT5CHW6zIJzqrwWjRZJqu7C2xy92wwTz1DPtcFZTFpqeNmbR6nD4wbO68ewCxB-o7g/s1920/gemma_chris%20tey_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XjQvzoASgWQWvnF3Qz1AqzcbT4Y7ssGL3BGGqexR9H4BIw--rKYS_2Izx_WElOj4d1cpxlqnY_6SpyplJnBVxGFrj2mW7GdoWi1gk3d-ztCaK2pnDoL-jdJ5oT5CHW6zIJzqrwWjRZJqu7C2xy92wwTz1DPtcFZTFpqeNmbR6nD4wbO68ewCxB-o7g/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20tey_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Then head up to the top of the hill. Here a little village of shops invites you to go in. Do that! In many of the shops you are going to find boxes of freebies under the trees. Santa is watching you grab those boxes and smiling. In one shop I sat to visit with some elves who were supposed to be working but I think were having a coffee break.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvIsvM4SJRy56CdfjNh0jHNA2oROT4q_w0KFzntL1Y1KCAU0RA_tWl5FrPPClPYhDboEFZrUjft-_CqKiP3HHlxi_9TE8cAf9CUhCtLKjgWHULxWFFnsBAvE756-QFlZgjNxYv8ibkS_tLMIr31JzY7-n9evWChVFkOcL1MbF6L0UyNsOB_B64SmPNQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20tey_006.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvIsvM4SJRy56CdfjNh0jHNA2oROT4q_w0KFzntL1Y1KCAU0RA_tWl5FrPPClPYhDboEFZrUjft-_CqKiP3HHlxi_9TE8cAf9CUhCtLKjgWHULxWFFnsBAvE756-QFlZgjNxYv8ibkS_tLMIr31JzY7-n9evWChVFkOcL1MbF6L0UyNsOB_B64SmPNQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20tey_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Wander farther down the hill and into the woods and find yourself entranced. Fairies live here in tiny homes in the trees and rocks, each one individual in design. They are sweet and delicate and friendly. It all adds to the season in the snow. Take your horse for a ride in the snow. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wind%20Struck/141/217/29">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wind%20Struck/141/217/29</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86l_M4Hmoqp-fvBeiJowiV3B1TRGzG7ytEJKo8NJ5wlHNyXahD2phEN03qyd5Rk7RycFnxJMCRAE2MbT_Yf1w06ysknD_rxk3rt7qYMdyj2xVTLEqA0F9tnR9c1vBEelliwN0aEt6coek94KVOmSsu597RcaJXFf_xa3lja703QSimcevnsIU1m3o4g/s1920/gemma_chris%20never%20you%20mind_002.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86l_M4Hmoqp-fvBeiJowiV3B1TRGzG7ytEJKo8NJ5wlHNyXahD2phEN03qyd5Rk7RycFnxJMCRAE2MbT_Yf1w06ysknD_rxk3rt7qYMdyj2xVTLEqA0F9tnR9c1vBEelliwN0aEt6coek94KVOmSsu597RcaJXFf_xa3lja703QSimcevnsIU1m3o4g/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20never%20you%20mind_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I get a real kick out of visiting Never You Mind. I have not met the owner, Harley (Harleywan Haggwood), but his name really makes me think he would have to be the creator of the cute creatures he makes. They are funny and endearing. One of the reasons I think I have never met him is that he is an Aussie so rarely the time zones meet. His creatures are everywhere singing and smiling as you arrive<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig12Om5Ix1ed0r9ZoNnvEVTQ-efAQykGSh8j-nmTwWB7cxEWbXvKj-Bq38Qv6bQVFCaYgFLq_6uhls9OCHyEqeF5IK2gJKAS703N_j_63LJsJkRKDZCG9MVcf3vMPhF-kfTq2hB34lFvhjDwFxYrp57-k9y16YeJpCeH9xSoK6Ne2Z7zyDN05h_RCsEQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20never%20you%20mind_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig12Om5Ix1ed0r9ZoNnvEVTQ-efAQykGSh8j-nmTwWB7cxEWbXvKj-Bq38Qv6bQVFCaYgFLq_6uhls9OCHyEqeF5IK2gJKAS703N_j_63LJsJkRKDZCG9MVcf3vMPhF-kfTq2hB34lFvhjDwFxYrp57-k9y16YeJpCeH9xSoK6Ne2Z7zyDN05h_RCsEQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20never%20you%20mind_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />He also makes things that fly and other things to ride on water or land. He has very unique Christmas scenes too, like the cake cart above. Take a walk all around to see the quaint buildings, trees and all Harley has to offer for your regions and your fun travels. If you join the group you will get some great little critters as gifts.<br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bundaberg/181/197/23">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bundaberg/181/197/23</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOUlYaF1SYcF03kW_9LYGO-wDzu6lYwtPdVaTbSjRqfgIZT7mQUpt7tCELVFn2e7vswSR5WQv41bAT2nqz0-1I-RgmEcNZ9ZSZreG9OKbUa3xsTb56JvzT7n9N3h22vmGpBDAI9gtuxRIADSB-9tfLBsNDHwDmDkkFuKrvpPcIF3jPcT_nZk_N78WdQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20maine_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOUlYaF1SYcF03kW_9LYGO-wDzu6lYwtPdVaTbSjRqfgIZT7mQUpt7tCELVFn2e7vswSR5WQv41bAT2nqz0-1I-RgmEcNZ9ZSZreG9OKbUa3xsTb56JvzT7n9N3h22vmGpBDAI9gtuxRIADSB-9tfLBsNDHwDmDkkFuKrvpPcIF3jPcT_nZk_N78WdQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20maine_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I also went shopping in Maine, Portland Maine SL that is. It is the first time I have been shopping here and I loved it. It is so quaint. I have a special fondness for Maine as I like to visit it every spring before the crowds arrive. The entrance is near a New England Church with a few homes and a post office near by. The little cabins of many styles are showplaces for so much nice décor for sale. I saw more beautiful snow globes but controlled myself. It is fun just to walk in the falling snow and peak inside each one to see what they offer. There is outside and inside décor all over . I saw some furry Santas and other characters as furries too. How about a box of 22 grinches ! An Advent calendar is at the entrance too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwfOgWjcRaCm6WGukvtIOFxMQRhO_XtUbASiVbG8v6SVOeKDKMcaG46aUa4AkxH7_zaVjz7an0d2Juyrd5sysuVPMQuJrNtplJdnCk8z7TqUrdqtIxmDZIswDeIfdQ1scBxUAKTcX3iyvrJhiiPk8WkXnAV2dhmqdxOTJSSR2uT81JnKr8HpLCgACpg/s1920/gemma_chris%20maine_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwfOgWjcRaCm6WGukvtIOFxMQRhO_XtUbASiVbG8v6SVOeKDKMcaG46aUa4AkxH7_zaVjz7an0d2Juyrd5sysuVPMQuJrNtplJdnCk8z7TqUrdqtIxmDZIswDeIfdQ1scBxUAKTcX3iyvrJhiiPk8WkXnAV2dhmqdxOTJSSR2uT81JnKr8HpLCgACpg/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20maine_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Santa was there with a whole line of children waiting to tell him what they want. There are many cute comical scenes to be found here for the fun loving people to put outside their homes or on an island or in a club. Cute little buildings are for sale too at great prices. Take a tour and take a spin on the large skating pond. I also found presents in various places so look for them too.<br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Portland%20Maine/180/177/10">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Portland%20Maine/180/177/10</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6qELitUU8Qxf9TQrTXnYKhamOy93yiwR5uGYbhjgxfTNAj327NNxuk6FyNATCluooCiwkcqmSNx45kWeMnK62EC-UdS6-b0ezmQIE6wrJmjVUwKSUIGSv-RdpGCbD3lEv_ps1Rw5oDIVyEg3xgXb1EF-ZE-fat04y3SC1OSuNBdA_Z12hDuEM8w0HA/s1920/gemma_chris%20parade_004.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6qELitUU8Qxf9TQrTXnYKhamOy93yiwR5uGYbhjgxfTNAj327NNxuk6FyNATCluooCiwkcqmSNx45kWeMnK62EC-UdS6-b0ezmQIE6wrJmjVUwKSUIGSv-RdpGCbD3lEv_ps1Rw5oDIVyEg3xgXb1EF-ZE-fat04y3SC1OSuNBdA_Z12hDuEM8w0HA/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20parade_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The famous Macy’s Christmas Parade is running now on tour at Unincorporated Oregon. 70 Floats, many interactive are making their way down the street. They are so sweet. It is a great place to take photos and take family and friends for fun riding along the parade route.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-G2Pm7EtqYwlqo4TW07E48I0EICwhc7tLZV5BAKod82zbBpfTdmRnds1rDrETSAoKaC_xNJqdHWm-Io7uJoLfyyiFoTBs5Wy849wLe6bGv_m0e68C8AvQsH3_g2GbJ_mpRwCtkR5Ad8eHFDTHd8tPNDIQV4eCaq2nFw-w4ZdacdeyF5_UufZzr7gv1A/s1920/gemma_chris%20parade_002.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-G2Pm7EtqYwlqo4TW07E48I0EICwhc7tLZV5BAKod82zbBpfTdmRnds1rDrETSAoKaC_xNJqdHWm-Io7uJoLfyyiFoTBs5Wy849wLe6bGv_m0e68C8AvQsH3_g2GbJ_mpRwCtkR5Ad8eHFDTHd8tPNDIQV4eCaq2nFw-w4ZdacdeyF5_UufZzr7gv1A/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20parade_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Also see the teleport to take you up to the lovely little ice skating pond. It is another great place for a snowball fight! There is a bill board near the beginning of the parade route where you can accept the experience. Santa is up there too. Look for the sleds for down hill racing. ]Thanks to Franny DJ and the owners and managers of Oregon for hosting the parade this year. It will be running every day with its own music. <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Isles/23/63/23">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Isles/23/63/23</a> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Gemma Cleanslate </i></b></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-70355563491052595422022-11-22T06:00:00.030-05:002022-11-22T06:00:00.631-05:00Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">By Gemma Cleanslate</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXEV6wB7lOGHmmKh28ZzC3bGzu9G6JrD7DKuHRsfoCG56AjhXRy1vTIQI8tGKdM8OXQzQAPuGwvK92fuctUwypFvUgoCnid5hhbivo-0UFZQLN9eNCay48KfTARZgCTYZL8MzKaMWhYYsfdn89puaTjWoc1BMBHU_wKUlCHY_TVgg0MdtyUCyS7PBPg/s1920/Gemma_Macy_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXEV6wB7lOGHmmKh28ZzC3bGzu9G6JrD7DKuHRsfoCG56AjhXRy1vTIQI8tGKdM8OXQzQAPuGwvK92fuctUwypFvUgoCnid5hhbivo-0UFZQLN9eNCay48KfTARZgCTYZL8MzKaMWhYYsfdn89puaTjWoc1BMBHU_wKUlCHY_TVgg0MdtyUCyS7PBPg/w400-h219/Gemma_Macy_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Saturday I was so happy to learn that DJ Frannie has set up her marvelous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade again this year. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn4In8Pke5PLFhLQow-VreMy0UE8xYW2iVFFduHnV0kvuofXomZfn5DNfPNhaEVCsyujQyPQp5xWU5RZP7s4JIcqKBidNcq83gRtHQloTk1vnVmpE25ikF_u5zauxwjO1YTCKj4Ce09WDn43RxMHdzLrq57PLn5X_r0ckMDTanEfnRWCCGe6OCilVGA/s1920/gemma_macy2_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn4In8Pke5PLFhLQow-VreMy0UE8xYW2iVFFduHnV0kvuofXomZfn5DNfPNhaEVCsyujQyPQp5xWU5RZP7s4JIcqKBidNcq83gRtHQloTk1vnVmpE25ikF_u5zauxwjO1YTCKj4Ce09WDn43RxMHdzLrq57PLn5X_r0ckMDTanEfnRWCCGe6OCilVGA/w400-h219/gemma_macy2_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Due to real-life issues it is not in New York City as usual but is way out in Oregon on tour! In case you can’t get to the Macy parade, it will be followed by the spectacular Christmas parade too! I am so glad. There are about 70 floats and balloons that are so much fun .<br /><br />The owners of the regions are Emma Aduviri and Lukas Aduviri Dragon Knight, Emma Aduviri and Bella Veliz are the Estate Managers. They all invited Frannie DJ to bring her parades here .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LTQpbcehAOwZ5ri4bLBub_Bdfltvtgy3dmBYDzzzTsn815r8fQupim1QcHcbrdlch1TOLTiCkhYYCM-iHyp6IYHsUfIqlBU1SRM3No-7LnmYoKyYEcNM2xeuRDw7Vy4z6bhyu5nsRyt0sX5veQPlVPPC6wqSLxkbb4YAz-bw3K9WOHaNXM3hnAxVwQ/s1920/gemma_macy2_004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LTQpbcehAOwZ5ri4bLBub_Bdfltvtgy3dmBYDzzzTsn815r8fQupim1QcHcbrdlch1TOLTiCkhYYCM-iHyp6IYHsUfIqlBU1SRM3No-7LnmYoKyYEcNM2xeuRDw7Vy4z6bhyu5nsRyt0sX5veQPlVPPC6wqSLxkbb4YAz-bw3K9WOHaNXM3hnAxVwQ/w400-h219/gemma_macy2_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />All her floats are going down the street as usual. Not only can you stand and watch but hop on the float and become part of the fun. Turn off your music to hear the parade music and have a great time! Here is the beginning of the parade where you can hop on a float and ride all the way to the end and then come back and start over ! Bring your friends. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Isles/21/57/23">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Isles/21/57/23<br /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPNhahlKUVLXrLAI1kyVxKPs9kJtY6sSZfkhe9gAgNeoLqfP_wi3i_yYv4hlaONbvCz__jDj4x8Pqm00EQhM7Rcvkkv5kgCfLClTQrDfy-D9dEK_PQUlhGlSD-eSQGM_z-8DUFF6d1WvK1Jsr4ATZCGKFb0znmaP_UoZAsH39PgVs-suIkIRGqdBE_w/s1920/Gemma_Macy_006.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPNhahlKUVLXrLAI1kyVxKPs9kJtY6sSZfkhe9gAgNeoLqfP_wi3i_yYv4hlaONbvCz__jDj4x8Pqm00EQhM7Rcvkkv5kgCfLClTQrDfy-D9dEK_PQUlhGlSD-eSQGM_z-8DUFF6d1WvK1Jsr4ATZCGKFb0znmaP_UoZAsH39PgVs-suIkIRGqdBE_w/w400-h219/Gemma_Macy_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I took a tour of this region while I was there and found so much to explore. This is the modern north west. There are delightful homes, well paved and maintained roads, and even a McDonalds and other food cafes. I saw a great fire department with fire engines at the ready.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJlYUvJAWqV2TrRXTNmO14a9JjaHKM5FLnYvyIdfx3VAfx11Ma_To3bjP5ZOXbtsSYLPf4dAj83NPV5qlAkxsh2unHy_scQEammDyvxviT0z60ftgh5T4ffEl_WiXuyoySLsGVv37bQ_S9g1_WzS1x_O60FvabMrh9zjbkkTaAoSA5SgvfzoxiyIe1g/s1920/Gemma_Macy_005.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJlYUvJAWqV2TrRXTNmO14a9JjaHKM5FLnYvyIdfx3VAfx11Ma_To3bjP5ZOXbtsSYLPf4dAj83NPV5qlAkxsh2unHy_scQEammDyvxviT0z60ftgh5T4ffEl_WiXuyoySLsGVv37bQ_S9g1_WzS1x_O60FvabMrh9zjbkkTaAoSA5SgvfzoxiyIe1g/w400-h219/Gemma_Macy_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Up above on the mountain there is a delightful skating area where you may like to go after watching the parade! I understand there are mountain caves, horseback trails, and role play possibilities in inexpensive homes. Here is the skating.I will have to go back to explore more . <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elizabeth/190/99/143">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elizabeth/190/99/143</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Gemma Cleanslate<br /></i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-13825277914338252472022-11-16T06:00:00.028-05:002022-11-16T06:00:00.381-05:00Christmas Shopping at Dench Designs and Snuggles Holidays<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Gemma Cleanslate</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsbcfrj7WT50GHULFM3OVNx3V1U-op9uwhxT_8UtoYxlugprsi-O9sSR8F-d5rpZaIc5pUMA8CRVGXZxm668MQhKZW3gNUZ-MmC1XnbWaNlb5G-xppmCmL6rUXvwsoCzDRiW6A7k70pUg7lzQOlhI3PETJ_FvYR2jWOqPBh37HF4fCAIyzE-D0luVfQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20dench%20santa_002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsbcfrj7WT50GHULFM3OVNx3V1U-op9uwhxT_8UtoYxlugprsi-O9sSR8F-d5rpZaIc5pUMA8CRVGXZxm668MQhKZW3gNUZ-MmC1XnbWaNlb5G-xppmCmL6rUXvwsoCzDRiW6A7k70pUg7lzQOlhI3PETJ_FvYR2jWOqPBh37HF4fCAIyzE-D0luVfQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20dench%20santa_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It is that time again! Christmas shopping time. No sooner did the orange and black disappear than out came the green and red at and bright lights many shops . One of my very favorites opened the Christmas shop the very next day after Halloween and I was so happy to see it.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvs2MsAEV4LV5rlY9UzjArzTc89E9EKbawz00Ln7ihiIvpiEzNbpCfX_dVjl-FNNowFhVMrcxkdeQemeSQw0umjGhnlvXvUvVUI2dzMC50crh7t2E6VFpYUHFnyKbkaI0mH7NlVDyvObcxyZXkyowq5VuoLOk2BkcFDf5o-bAuM_mGh2_HI1fIqBqAQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20dench_004.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFvs2MsAEV4LV5rlY9UzjArzTc89E9EKbawz00Ln7ihiIvpiEzNbpCfX_dVjl-FNNowFhVMrcxkdeQemeSQw0umjGhnlvXvUvVUI2dzMC50crh7t2E6VFpYUHFnyKbkaI0mH7NlVDyvObcxyZXkyowq5VuoLOk2BkcFDf5o-bAuM_mGh2_HI1fIqBqAQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20dench_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Amanda Dench has such a fun Christmas shopping area I love getting there to look at everything and pick up all the freebies offered to members of her group and check out the bargain corner where past goodies are offered for only 5 or 10L. You find all these gifts and items on the second floor, always my first destination.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunNXbRgs4ZO2IutT7fz2z-orLbXpPSSBedx0L5iNEcg93FCzIL-oGFsRf1er_7xiiSgTKEkLTYEQW8J6szP5UroXhaN5vj4rH1a-OmUs1xwJCrMZ6swpkf7zZhm40DPIu8EwCHXX6I02JaLv_OMoickjpRb6FcFG0CuQlOpEsao3PAYUCmyz4aqRQHg/s1920/gemma_chris%20dench_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunNXbRgs4ZO2IutT7fz2z-orLbXpPSSBedx0L5iNEcg93FCzIL-oGFsRf1er_7xiiSgTKEkLTYEQW8J6szP5UroXhaN5vj4rH1a-OmUs1xwJCrMZ6swpkf7zZhm40DPIu8EwCHXX6I02JaLv_OMoickjpRb6FcFG0CuQlOpEsao3PAYUCmyz4aqRQHg/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20dench_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Outside the Christmas store at Dench Designs are charming little winter scenes that fit any parcel or region. I love to see Santa riding a bike in the snow. There is a giant Santa dancing at the door of the shop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C1iMgydxcyxLIRYS0s4GXSe1vyo_k_eUt_RT_9nCJSG1BPohiQBNt_bldgk5ufezjXGHKdfvUj1cQIuzcOMJHxEGePiQg-m1Ubc2NCGra5QGWwo9gXhoIisbg1qP27hmUrP0gDbjKvzIIknitRXS27SsW8XVBm-KclFmR8uEMMKCV-4ZSCBS8qJ7yA/s1920/gemma_chris%20sdenchinside_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C1iMgydxcyxLIRYS0s4GXSe1vyo_k_eUt_RT_9nCJSG1BPohiQBNt_bldgk5ufezjXGHKdfvUj1cQIuzcOMJHxEGePiQg-m1Ubc2NCGra5QGWwo9gXhoIisbg1qP27hmUrP0gDbjKvzIIknitRXS27SsW8XVBm-KclFmR8uEMMKCV-4ZSCBS8qJ7yA/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20sdenchinside_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Inside are the wonderful fireplaces, trees, and so many fun animesh dancers. Jump on a dancer and see how you look with that partner for dancing! There are wonderful new full avatars this year too and wearable dancers from penguins to Santa himself. They are great fun to bring to a party. I had to buy one. I always say I am not going to buy things while doing these articles but guess what. The prices are right too!! And, if you join the group there is a 50% discount on many items. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rookery/21/36">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rookery/21/36</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1SdtlvLOhi3t1Vlf-YfHav3BXzTWfVXHBtsJ3gswVlWRpuh34u3IJzvcBKpm_NU4a1cGbIquyKWTkL3J8Ipm8UJA5qS8UPf8F9-MW14xPiwPwDoZuJw4ceibDP7d2kLGUmefmBZNOl6fmtwS9PTp2HX-txJO2fTHdtPfgfwvOgdfWqd_FDh7MettHQ/s1920/gemma_chris%20snuggles_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1SdtlvLOhi3t1Vlf-YfHav3BXzTWfVXHBtsJ3gswVlWRpuh34u3IJzvcBKpm_NU4a1cGbIquyKWTkL3J8Ipm8UJA5qS8UPf8F9-MW14xPiwPwDoZuJw4ceibDP7d2kLGUmefmBZNOl6fmtwS9PTp2HX-txJO2fTHdtPfgfwvOgdfWqd_FDh7MettHQ/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20snuggles_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Another favorite place to visit because it is so organized so you can find your favorite types of décor easily is at Snuggles Holidays, The Christmas at Snuggles . I also love the name of the regions. Gnomes, trees, animals and so much more.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKSosCpq3SAhWcGnpAWc19lwDUbbnEd8t5lsIWxBQeKBw462Dmfyij45qP4-NxXcFBo3njCxI0XZO3i11eQrqJM7LFuLhCvLvQFjZf-79BmyxYCvHjvaHngCDnQW1NLtIw6QeM1GAAfRvLNTb_odWl_VwvS69KOJIwuywjisiVs_Z7v9BZu6k-Ld9SA/s1920/gemma_chris%20snuggles_003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKSosCpq3SAhWcGnpAWc19lwDUbbnEd8t5lsIWxBQeKBw462Dmfyij45qP4-NxXcFBo3njCxI0XZO3i11eQrqJM7LFuLhCvLvQFjZf-79BmyxYCvHjvaHngCDnQW1NLtIw6QeM1GAAfRvLNTb_odWl_VwvS69KOJIwuywjisiVs_Z7v9BZu6k-Ld9SA/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20snuggles_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Inside the huge shop there are décorations for your home interior and more. Looking for Christmas cards? There is a generous collection of various cards for loved ones, family and friends.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYrWftoxUvd8HhXugfYMWn5ZzmSByrbhQhQo4xVkLgXvKNJwC8n96O1zv0cCMGhJ98zu30MNNDUf20mK_ijdbTLQdKyy72hy8coE3FFGbnQKOIPXizZ5mSU1e15v5aUjVUPqBO_dJwoD8yngNsx2qNES6nM6WluPGzOlL0ls6vTyPUH_zOtMBTYHgLA/s1920/gemma_chris%20snuggles_005.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYrWftoxUvd8HhXugfYMWn5ZzmSByrbhQhQo4xVkLgXvKNJwC8n96O1zv0cCMGhJ98zu30MNNDUf20mK_ijdbTLQdKyy72hy8coE3FFGbnQKOIPXizZ5mSU1e15v5aUjVUPqBO_dJwoD8yngNsx2qNES6nM6WluPGzOlL0ls6vTyPUH_zOtMBTYHgLA/w400-h219/gemma_chris%20snuggles_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />If you have a friend who loves and collects bears and want to make a gift of one a really good choice is found here too. Look for the teleport to and from inside and outside décor. The place is large so plan some time to look around. I joined the group to get an avatar for Christmas gatherings at a really low price. I will be searching for more good shopping for you in the next days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snuggles%20Holidays/163/220/25">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snuggles%20Holidays/163/220/25</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Gemma Cleanslate </i></span></b><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-33755293150168789192022-11-10T06:00:00.027-05:002022-11-16T04:15:18.330-05:00The Renegade Burn<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5_OlFcUc9S0u_4ae4Pfp0D1S0QkYJ_L47ImrBZS4T-JyJgM3vzHB-iLLMzrhNNXDMt8CJ4SKV8DZMobYRZTDV3lhoeamWHOtGKEir6vLrYP14-jaVinRbJVB9lIRSkGUxOTp4odXf6cqXtoQHNHOApNKNo70VZQj75jV5YOtW60nkv39_3EfwOH4tw/s1476/oct15'22rezz_027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5_OlFcUc9S0u_4ae4Pfp0D1S0QkYJ_L47ImrBZS4T-JyJgM3vzHB-iLLMzrhNNXDMt8CJ4SKV8DZMobYRZTDV3lhoeamWHOtGKEir6vLrYP14-jaVinRbJVB9lIRSkGUxOTp4odXf6cqXtoQHNHOApNKNo70VZQj75jV5YOtW60nkv39_3EfwOH4tw/w400-h250/oct15'22rezz_027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Every
October, fans of Burning Man, a huge real-life art and music event
that takes place every late summer in Black Rock Nevada, gather at a
number of sims in Second Life to hold the virtual equivalent. For the
virtual world's first few years, it was sponsored by Linden Lab and
known as Burning Life. After the Lab discontinued it's sponsorship, the
fans reorganized themselves and the event became known as Burn2. In
recent years, there have been two noteable Burning Man inspired events. In 2020
and 2021, due to the Pandemic the real-life event was canceled and moved
online. So people in Second Life could attend both what was the
official event and a few weeks later it's traditional virtual equivalent, or "Octoburn." </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74gtB1jHjLFVYu_zeuz1U8Qp9fUEV-UgtIrak7Sg543ZJK_njfH-gvAy7lk4Zn9MR2W7q0iI6IiivfOGlmMEr0xQvQrSsIp0Vh6y0Vl28f2EMtZob69dfiYSUOpsmhvdvXTyRySgsmuo_yZwroxa_PbUJvxR--Ofrx1s4_5DOf73-js_6meNuzaKY_A/s1476/oct12'22rezz_003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74gtB1jHjLFVYu_zeuz1U8Qp9fUEV-UgtIrak7Sg543ZJK_njfH-gvAy7lk4Zn9MR2W7q0iI6IiivfOGlmMEr0xQvQrSsIp0Vh6y0Vl28f2EMtZob69dfiYSUOpsmhvdvXTyRySgsmuo_yZwroxa_PbUJvxR--Ofrx1s4_5DOf73-js_6meNuzaKY_A/w400-h250/oct12'22rezz_003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />In 2022, once again there were two Burning Man inspired events close together. But the cause was not a pandemic, but a human one. As usual, the Burn2 event took place in early to mid October. But there was a second Burner event, the "Renegade Burn." It was organized by the Burn ONe group, who got attention in summer for <a href="https://slnewserextra.blogspot.com/2022/07/burn-one.html">their beach sim in July</a> which turned into a <a href="https://slnewserextra.blogspot.com/2022/08/burn-ones-waterworld.html">Waterworld tribute in August</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxYs2izV4UibO21mNcddOAABG9BLbdtAemrOJtK5HYU7gt5EoI5sxc3MpBZiX2s70loQsOxx9OQR9eQnWH_3E664KCUIr2aFL7Qz0CAyvqgI_l5_4m-1DiUf1hQF9h5zKclqZPgno0xst7uxNe_QyF1g2PdJC4-CJdfGKxiRFPnNQ7XFzUGubX6IHZg/s1476/oct14'22_016b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxYs2izV4UibO21mNcddOAABG9BLbdtAemrOJtK5HYU7gt5EoI5sxc3MpBZiX2s70loQsOxx9OQR9eQnWH_3E664KCUIr2aFL7Qz0CAyvqgI_l5_4m-1DiUf1hQF9h5zKclqZPgno0xst7uxNe_QyF1g2PdJC4-CJdfGKxiRFPnNQ7XFzUGubX6IHZg/w400-h250/oct14'22_016b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The event got it's name from the real-life events that took place in Black Rock Nevada during the Pandemic. While Burning Man was officially moved online, some people went to the area anyway, in both <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/iq9pg9/a_renegade_burning_man_actually_happened_this_year/">2020</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/sep/08/renegade-burning-man-festival-nevada-paris-hilton">2021</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggon6onn-VZebaobYNy9zYQin__U6940ClM7sVNEePYsqYji_YWbl1hG0e5zaFEObMI8n5LsDrRUu6V98qbsKn4tlYmbj_Wi1SCCwzEOdxqtNDpYVyoEhR_LIxa0pdjUItxDRd7OOOXAOt-tdQqSKewlstC_LXuis3ZmNXOb4hlDoNrFki3oqfoJo4gQ/s1476/oct14'22_029.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggon6onn-VZebaobYNy9zYQin__U6940ClM7sVNEePYsqYji_YWbl1hG0e5zaFEObMI8n5LsDrRUu6V98qbsKn4tlYmbj_Wi1SCCwzEOdxqtNDpYVyoEhR_LIxa0pdjUItxDRd7OOOXAOt-tdQqSKewlstC_LXuis3ZmNXOb4hlDoNrFki3oqfoJo4gQ/w400-h250/oct14'22_029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This year, there was some trouble among the Burners, which got worse when the Deep Hole sim was temporarily closed this summer. There's been an effort to change and add to Burn2's policies. Over the months, a number of people either were dismissed or resigned, many of whom joined Burn ONe. <a href="https://slnewserpeople.blogspot.com/2022/08/miss-suzanne-super-sweet-speaks-about.html">When one of Burn2 spoke in a Q & A article for the Newser</a>, she explained they've been trying to cool things down and be reasonable and trying to improve things for everyone. The comments were full of people stating what they experienced was very much to the contrary of the official word. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLIs1siy8SW9ZpYHopn5P9Pa1RyVn7KquHnPeC4ukI8PnyY82Cd22O-av63DY8CnWl6vvTCj6n4K49MHWjZENseE5lyXY4zmgukRVS7-TPIeVsiCMFQoee026JGKOys0KPikem_vO43Km58SL2HyEU_F9ozLYPUxawEPQ1ylCzdoyuFPiq_PdLotGpQ/s1476/oct14'22_017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSLIs1siy8SW9ZpYHopn5P9Pa1RyVn7KquHnPeC4ukI8PnyY82Cd22O-av63DY8CnWl6vvTCj6n4K49MHWjZENseE5lyXY4zmgukRVS7-TPIeVsiCMFQoee026JGKOys0KPikem_vO43Km58SL2HyEU_F9ozLYPUxawEPQ1ylCzdoyuFPiq_PdLotGpQ/w400-h250/oct14'22_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The event took place in the Capri sim. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFT40ETbmal9OgKRys8WTlJhuTQNQVryA-Q6Fj5O53r5brKsKz2Id9zG8ErGjL6T8nDE7uus1UEF24UX0INXxv5C1wGVhFuH_C27tFNNZnbhZyR0rDTbDMF3AdHQWImr93olKMJfIWiKG7rzh52eqpA2csMEMOCe6msxyr2oHoxuVfbKk-58VDhFz8Xw/s1476/oct14'22_021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFT40ETbmal9OgKRys8WTlJhuTQNQVryA-Q6Fj5O53r5brKsKz2Id9zG8ErGjL6T8nDE7uus1UEF24UX0INXxv5C1wGVhFuH_C27tFNNZnbhZyR0rDTbDMF3AdHQWImr93olKMJfIWiKG7rzh52eqpA2csMEMOCe6msxyr2oHoxuVfbKk-58VDhFz8Xw/w400-h250/oct14'22_021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It ran from Saturday October 15 to Saturday October 29.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4iXTIDS85yxr5xmyx68-mLCXfaztYsQh6IQdTN7rOWtk-3p6halrzC5MtwsBU98rLO8W3FbN7W_Y_zbB8VHuEDJmVqFKrDZvJ5EoSAMx27TN16T9ttS5sTeb25moBeAo82M_CB1jwKly2Q8ccygQ-P6ka2Ps_KbkT0e3WGQhTUUwY5F8h_8bCCyjtg/s1476/oct14'22_024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4iXTIDS85yxr5xmyx68-mLCXfaztYsQh6IQdTN7rOWtk-3p6halrzC5MtwsBU98rLO8W3FbN7W_Y_zbB8VHuEDJmVqFKrDZvJ5EoSAMx27TN16T9ttS5sTeb25moBeAo82M_CB1jwKly2Q8ccygQ-P6ka2Ps_KbkT0e3WGQhTUUwY5F8h_8bCCyjtg/w400-h250/oct14'22_024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There were both a number of exhibits around. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDUgT-6BMDLCEALBehOf9jobcCGN9FRwIBpCS-GewntisI-xbrUNdM94dhp2zyBMv4f0DaygzOW3i33X4d7kV2itbB-yzaXyPGGACS5hWDx5DG0qQo21_uWE6OtY8zcGr9ippePJ6DPKMXZSvOGNd--aNSOZ2wY9KqB8IV5CoKRuglSudjblAoWrOYA/s1476/oct14'22_026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDUgT-6BMDLCEALBehOf9jobcCGN9FRwIBpCS-GewntisI-xbrUNdM94dhp2zyBMv4f0DaygzOW3i33X4d7kV2itbB-yzaXyPGGACS5hWDx5DG0qQo21_uWE6OtY8zcGr9ippePJ6DPKMXZSvOGNd--aNSOZ2wY9KqB8IV5CoKRuglSudjblAoWrOYA/w400-h250/oct14'22_026.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> While there were a few displays of anger at the Burn2 leadership,
notably the words "F**k Your Burn" near the entrance, for the most part
people simply wanted to have fun and show off their art and music. A number of the BurnONe group have been reserved and diplomatic, preferring to be voices of reason. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikit5MY0EKZ0R9bBJWYYwqKXBbppeCtT0Ickg3MnzK8mtskH3jaAxwteZMWOc6oWmkK4OwMzjh8T9LahCAs1_BgePz2ktZ2Iss_6j4_fd5bmQxmSLsEw4k-ovLgIiegbMoSUlrGlyeDHEqRTQRP_7G_X6tv1qsZ8R2xYz_f5g2qxByLd6lfpGtj9pzHA/s1476/oct14'22_042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikit5MY0EKZ0R9bBJWYYwqKXBbppeCtT0Ickg3MnzK8mtskH3jaAxwteZMWOc6oWmkK4OwMzjh8T9LahCAs1_BgePz2ktZ2Iss_6j4_fd5bmQxmSLsEw4k-ovLgIiegbMoSUlrGlyeDHEqRTQRP_7G_X6tv1qsZ8R2xYz_f5g2qxByLd6lfpGtj9pzHA/w400-h250/oct14'22_042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbLtrH0g_mcYGcNyHNhZFukioKoXqkGLYv1lQEI5SgMInwoV7dst0qcj43BEJgmWyRB52z3cBGDNu5kgAvEWYLRYz_kv-T6wpSceID0Wie2hQcenNVbDH200mBgzZ-Fvwwo3ASa5gD6SmJ374RXl7Z3qTr6eDNzYGqBzw2kQ2Oe_8yQbHUO9WS617Yw/w400-h250/oct14'22_043.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was also a game in which you got points for smashing pumpkins.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqUD7S0mFCIgOzVMKNueswMYb0MqXNotgJlFmsXeclYH_iGoHZHL4hxp29m7VN5-jhqTMS5-m7ja1SLfrd81vVwmcmdiOr0FMBEbBOkkDieWcfmB4jIpqi0wooUOpNBmR-uFt7r91ukGgciEKawc-hyZwwSOvM4Ytip8i5fix2H5GqdogDEhx2aK1Xg/s1476/oct23'22rezz_008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1476" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqUD7S0mFCIgOzVMKNueswMYb0MqXNotgJlFmsXeclYH_iGoHZHL4hxp29m7VN5-jhqTMS5-m7ja1SLfrd81vVwmcmdiOr0FMBEbBOkkDieWcfmB4jIpqi0wooUOpNBmR-uFt7r91ukGgciEKawc-hyZwwSOvM4Ytip8i5fix2H5GqdogDEhx2aK1Xg/w400-h249/oct23'22rezz_008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />On Sunday October 23 was one special event.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1476" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicxZqh4LDxYIIgPnOiDyDu1biCKfNd4liDU6_qOy_KZBgTW54xRsooMeECM9HZ3lmjaJRwDWp4r7tZ94s7Pp7TnsQ5KgbHchoTxD8KUNbXiXrJYGC_szXAYpYV6I_Q5S01sFEGfT0rMd8k-mde7VArUoozya9y7fb1UyhugZB6D8w6Mbzn_QrILHf1w/w400-h249/oct24'22rezz_001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In the end, the Burners in the Renegade event congratulated themselves for a job well done. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So what does the future hold? At the moment one can only guess. But unless there's some kind of reconciliation, as long as Burn ONe can find places to hold an event, it's safe to assume the Renegade Burn events will continue. And for some of us, that means twice the fun.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Addition</b>: In the few days since this went up, I was approached with a couple details. Someone from Burn2 had asked that in future articles that it be more clear that Burn ONe has no connection to either Burn2 or the Burning Man organization. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The second was that I was approached by one of Burn ONe who stated that the expression "F**k Your Burn" wasn't meant to be an expression of anger, but "another way that burners say welcome home - Welcome Home! or F**k your Burn!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-11101189479416028402022-11-05T08:00:00.025-04:002022-11-05T08:40:09.002-04:00The Deep Woods<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Gemma Cleanslate</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXaNSpKwDQggcv4dadSwzKBIXhGWM-UpEGRyzBmOaBJpPQMMbS6eFS0cCMgtSvxPmPA5WUEDKo68HXHrcmOY_mK9surNGWrs9kM57cXwrK0q7GcqlhG4JbzfFCMMfoL1CxImeqDmEn60csPh3Vv6Fp3NQ3iy3f_7kZuKGE2G2_7XQhD1qgSt2GANbfQ/s1536/gemma_spark1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXaNSpKwDQggcv4dadSwzKBIXhGWM-UpEGRyzBmOaBJpPQMMbS6eFS0cCMgtSvxPmPA5WUEDKo68HXHrcmOY_mK9surNGWrs9kM57cXwrK0q7GcqlhG4JbzfFCMMfoL1CxImeqDmEn60csPh3Vv6Fp3NQ3iy3f_7kZuKGE2G2_7XQhD1qgSt2GANbfQ/w400-h200/gemma_spark1.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />“ℑ𝔫𝔱𝔬 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔣𝔬𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔱 ℑ 𝔤𝔬, 𝔱𝔬 𝔩𝔬𝔰𝔢 𝔪𝔶 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔡 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔣𝔦𝔫𝔡 𝔪𝔶 𝔰𝔬𝔲𝔩.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Vz2k_eTedTWMEhdj2sALCaVpkjZgKxWOpmtMGo_yT23paxAm1F_UkChvFIx5q3X7Mhx5icOnfXLR9Gt724xRheKPbrCHuzv4Sp3eK62170EcjUsFEPUq7PCfGZkAQn85ixeBzzB1jLw2SPxn8bHhZRf39Hwb8qv8XoQUsjoM40ZsIAUTLTXpp5zqIQ/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_006.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Vz2k_eTedTWMEhdj2sALCaVpkjZgKxWOpmtMGo_yT23paxAm1F_UkChvFIx5q3X7Mhx5icOnfXLR9Gt724xRheKPbrCHuzv4Sp3eK62170EcjUsFEPUq7PCfGZkAQn85ixeBzzB1jLw2SPxn8bHhZRf39Hwb8qv8XoQUsjoM40ZsIAUTLTXpp5zqIQ/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Spark Project is back. Raven Banrion Falconer (RavenStarr Resident) and her staff of wonderful helpers have created The Deep Woods. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDtpELfHw2yLFy2n-rrwJeU_zoewFdgPseQBdSfFPEiNNNGpMcBSLTp0AI7bjKaW41Eut7Xa8VdV5OwFYaNi6KPKEkAmCioFoAZt9x_GnZXjHtC8zjnsww5oGrR5leV1a8d4oLlQ3VmsJVzFo4R6WIjOTIAt27TEc-TNI3ouN6hzldR886sdO0uHUPg/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_018.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDtpELfHw2yLFy2n-rrwJeU_zoewFdgPseQBdSfFPEiNNNGpMcBSLTp0AI7bjKaW41Eut7Xa8VdV5OwFYaNi6KPKEkAmCioFoAZt9x_GnZXjHtC8zjnsww5oGrR5leV1a8d4oLlQ3VmsJVzFo4R6WIjOTIAt27TEc-TNI3ouN6hzldR886sdO0uHUPg/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_018.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Each project is for four months and this one is“ɪs ᴀ ɴᴇᴡ ғᴇsᴛɪᴠᴀʟ ʙᴜɪʟᴛ ᴏɴ ᴀ ᴄᴜʀᴀᴛᴇᴅ ɪᴅᴇᴀ ᴄᴇʟᴇʙʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴍᴜsɪᴄ, ᴀʀᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ғᴀsʜɪᴏɴ. “and then disappears to make place for a new and very different creation. “The Untold Tales of the Faeries “is exquisite.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxVcIxhpDOqsmz_-PSPGVZ1VEy6SR6gJV9ujDCRW8yzMNx6EHbWuNY4SjDZ628BhvmIqJ-4BWn0KRF-N5pZaPwsSxE4BiKIvCv9ir8hQ5V2tqD-rugFSOo4c8LnYN2YTtf9iEDBzts6x18HmTMkw8SJ7v1G7JJHywsjP9_zn0JR-vI7jGmsn_us197A/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxVcIxhpDOqsmz_-PSPGVZ1VEy6SR6gJV9ujDCRW8yzMNx6EHbWuNY4SjDZ628BhvmIqJ-4BWn0KRF-N5pZaPwsSxE4BiKIvCv9ir8hQ5V2tqD-rugFSOo4c8LnYN2YTtf9iEDBzts6x18HmTMkw8SJ7v1G7JJHywsjP9_zn0JR-vI7jGmsn_us197A/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />How many of us loved the stories of old in fairy tales and the characters that enchanted us. Walk into the woods ,remember and meet them again. The sparkling beauty within the woods charms you as you wander along the footpaths. Every step may bring a surprise so look sharply. When I put on my gift from the Deep Woods it turned out to be Goldilock’s Bear. I carried it as I walked<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWF5F9l-h6UMRIUebCO7X7dBVopSGp_xqpPJZQq345zVjqhLjXeB3w1P3_39v2SL4gyHZrfwW5UsmbWAy7yUyoS6lYoarvhWlIvPxCqw7VfHofpdRQnW0SpdebknlQ2BBoNG5yp0HRn9em5slwRJzfwK559kltOuoTGTwpVioFGSFpJ6Fqac7DPj1VQ/s1920/gemmA_deep%20woods_012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWF5F9l-h6UMRIUebCO7X7dBVopSGp_xqpPJZQq345zVjqhLjXeB3w1P3_39v2SL4gyHZrfwW5UsmbWAy7yUyoS6lYoarvhWlIvPxCqw7VfHofpdRQnW0SpdebknlQ2BBoNG5yp0HRn9em5slwRJzfwK559kltOuoTGTwpVioFGSFpJ6Fqac7DPj1VQ/w400-h219/gemmA_deep%20woods_012.png" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Trolls, orcs and goblins stalk along the roadside. The have a “home” in these woods that I wandered into. A few trolls are on the watch for victims. Take care. As I crossed a bridge high above the party stage I saw a sign warning Do not wake the Troll so I was very quiet as I went by.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNheLCRP71XwdjGmqcuM_c3kLIxKijUVXgIwK-DlSpCe8g5mmzGA5jY3zhwCklGGsfU4aEuZxEvNTjH0edC3mHWrNNtg4jNlV9srsDOHe8Qalvho2h0L2XHwEEPMkdDW36fK13B05ltWjFuuY-1RslE92BVdyKp5CreocPQR3ykMJqSKDItMSr1OvwQ/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_020.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNheLCRP71XwdjGmqcuM_c3kLIxKijUVXgIwK-DlSpCe8g5mmzGA5jY3zhwCklGGsfU4aEuZxEvNTjH0edC3mHWrNNtg4jNlV9srsDOHe8Qalvho2h0L2XHwEEPMkdDW36fK13B05ltWjFuuY-1RslE92BVdyKp5CreocPQR3ykMJqSKDItMSr1OvwQ/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_020.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Some of the places I visited were stunning and astonishing. I saw a little lady with a pumpkin and knew some magic was going on.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10e46glr2D1u2mFmzEh_pIse6yXI5l60K28qvY9PO0T8hq4IcwdrCt7mkteclDfAxiXT-GLa4-BPAWG2JyStEuz1nssDoPMZDmOOdYOk_5gFpKcdpRo5jz2DwwX-tg2ra3zrW7Z774kbysGbGTFk5sN_oTEN14p4hPHgc6tEcJ3hDb0bppy3NE3VsIw/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_021.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10e46glr2D1u2mFmzEh_pIse6yXI5l60K28qvY9PO0T8hq4IcwdrCt7mkteclDfAxiXT-GLa4-BPAWG2JyStEuz1nssDoPMZDmOOdYOk_5gFpKcdpRo5jz2DwwX-tg2ra3zrW7Z774kbysGbGTFk5sN_oTEN14p4hPHgc6tEcJ3hDb0bppy3NE3VsIw/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_021.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Later I peeked into little gazebo and found Cinderella’s shoe on a cushion. Farther on down the trail I found that the sensitive Princess of the Princess and the Pea left her bed by the side of a road. It really is hard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdYsIcNbOvGYNc20hCsyAfyYG5eF_uPcCAuPIV2eYE-SQCrr2ygWT6IN7va9yVra5TaAbSgnRIqs78gLG4DbqOELQlnkmSiB1J0UXY82PxREGfth0aVSg2C4H-1obWSjwCI-MzIBqDEl7Kv8jSeuPDBJBaYr6HxqFVS30smgpN8foCjWIggMOnU_aBA/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdYsIcNbOvGYNc20hCsyAfyYG5eF_uPcCAuPIV2eYE-SQCrr2ygWT6IN7va9yVra5TaAbSgnRIqs78gLG4DbqOELQlnkmSiB1J0UXY82PxREGfth0aVSg2C4H-1obWSjwCI-MzIBqDEl7Kv8jSeuPDBJBaYr6HxqFVS30smgpN8foCjWIggMOnU_aBA/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sleeping beauty left her rose covered coffin in these woods. I had to try it out. I think was hers but maybe another beauty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7asYLL-nQsP9SwSDzIe3Ee-CMdJ8EZ__Zx-v6fEND9jBt4SMteqLrPOjrbEIGsvD3kJeUbu_P-_GFBoLFQ_mLczbVGKGc-fB7Er1W1THn4B6QO_Nj5Js5MAq9CwhMjKWGWL0XJU3Ptjesbtmb4qr_3RwL2HqnMdJySXIteCL3roegYQzZms0847aCXw/s1920/gemma_deep%20woods_024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7asYLL-nQsP9SwSDzIe3Ee-CMdJ8EZ__Zx-v6fEND9jBt4SMteqLrPOjrbEIGsvD3kJeUbu_P-_GFBoLFQ_mLczbVGKGc-fB7Er1W1THn4B6QO_Nj5Js5MAq9CwhMjKWGWL0XJU3Ptjesbtmb4qr_3RwL2HqnMdJySXIteCL3roegYQzZms0847aCXw/w400-h219/gemma_deep%20woods_024.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Look into the Mirrors on the trees and listen and chuckle a bit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />There is so much hidden in the spectacular installation it will take time to discover it all and I plan to do it.A little bird told me there are hidden caves. Over the weekend there will be entertainment and dancing all day and all night. At the entrance there are directions that will help you get the best experience while you are there. I hope you love it as much as I did. I know the parties will be outstanding. I plan to attend a few! </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spark/67/155/36">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spark/67/155/36 </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Gemma Cleanslate</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-49720979631085626822022-10-14T06:00:00.034-04:002022-10-14T06:00:00.215-04:00Luna's Empire Ghost Hunt<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dXZU0Gqh7xGfORxmK2h9tL5Xvs-3DHN9n5SGoYk_bXQpkw9DbDqJaKzxBbpQyxkmVq9hTl3xcB-GGiqQtDCdttTJMlRmFwI3B42SC4hkDtNqFJjfLHzXFX9Rh8Id6p-UEfL5rTFnJg3hlgoBrpU4Ww2LuDkB_Vxjq-J1gZfK3Q4LP-k5AKHhBgOFrQ/s396/oct08'22_083b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="396" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dXZU0Gqh7xGfORxmK2h9tL5Xvs-3DHN9n5SGoYk_bXQpkw9DbDqJaKzxBbpQyxkmVq9hTl3xcB-GGiqQtDCdttTJMlRmFwI3B42SC4hkDtNqFJjfLHzXFX9Rh8Id6p-UEfL5rTFnJg3hlgoBrpU4Ww2LuDkB_Vxjq-J1gZfK3Q4LP-k5AKHhBgOFrQ/w400-h255/oct08'22_083b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Various communities in Second Life are having some Halloween fun in
various ways. For the Pony community of Luna's Empire, they've set up a
"Ghostbusters" style game: Luna's Empire Ghost
Hunt. It's not just ponies that are invited to take part, but it's open
to all. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA702uGrUinw4okBKcEhSgZ9l4xu8YRU1feNxZ4bdsYmjfO4ChoQy8VQt72_wnlQEgxTuf_HYg74YxZp6U0Tu2jQlenFDLzqexCR3dYNfDdERMrcP2SRRE4tHI8AhrRIEuEv1CP_Pl-lS8Nuh6oVB-nTxaS4iLfNwiTt1rnGfAj5wcjR13shtCn8z3Jw/s1476/oct08'22_071.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA702uGrUinw4okBKcEhSgZ9l4xu8YRU1feNxZ4bdsYmjfO4ChoQy8VQt72_wnlQEgxTuf_HYg74YxZp6U0Tu2jQlenFDLzqexCR3dYNfDdERMrcP2SRRE4tHI8AhrRIEuEv1CP_Pl-lS8Nuh6oVB-nTxaS4iLfNwiTt1rnGfAj5wcjR13shtCn8z3Jw/w400-h250/oct08'22_071.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">To
take part, head to the Luna's Empire Events sim. In front of you are a
few panels explaining the game, and a map of the sim. Between the two
panels on the right is a proton pack and ghostbusting gun giver. Touch
it, and you'll get guns made for both ponies and humans/furs, as well as
backpack units (the later are just for show). </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgs_OzSPYCZqtTqcv8yv8ZYqow6AJ5rnnecnsUHK9x7HYwJK3sE1cAud3nxBeatnH6nU4I0DGMj5JXNFzyjRmh48UkRY98RWA4Ka7wBp27tjvq_TSufMq7nNi8SP0UbLdBa04ur8rE3Tm-OkxQo1HBGFVEq7vE3YQXzR5zw-R2PqNE_QIXfauoUhz3g/s1476/oct08'22_076.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgs_OzSPYCZqtTqcv8yv8ZYqow6AJ5rnnecnsUHK9x7HYwJK3sE1cAud3nxBeatnH6nU4I0DGMj5JXNFzyjRmh48UkRY98RWA4Ka7wBp27tjvq_TSufMq7nNi8SP0UbLdBa04ur8rE3Tm-OkxQo1HBGFVEq7vE3YQXzR5zw-R2PqNE_QIXfauoUhz3g/w400-h250/oct08'22_076.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The
ghosts come in two main varieties, normal level and boss level. Normal
level ghosts come either slow, which look like sheets, or fast, which
look like "Slimer" from the movie and cartoon. Both have a single star
over them. Just aim the gun a little above them, or right at them if
you're a pony, and fire. Before long the ghosts are captured and you get
a few points. As the guns were originally made for pony avatars, those
adapted for humans and furs may misfire if not aimed just right over the
spooks.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51mOyxooH-HZc8ZShEMjrSVpOjiqitSfXYKK1v3O0uV_NP9uaCgeeZbNNA7430no4jufMvzXo-CSbGSRP4azR0nnCTrL8B8MPYhTdly-OrOPDjL8fbgrfzN7-73v2xJoPmTNpol6iqW0kOhA8fn9T_ixOcrPDS8L-_LH1-qWAXYAprBWg1OZVoSeDHQ/s1476/oct08'22_088.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51mOyxooH-HZc8ZShEMjrSVpOjiqitSfXYKK1v3O0uV_NP9uaCgeeZbNNA7430no4jufMvzXo-CSbGSRP4azR0nnCTrL8B8MPYhTdly-OrOPDjL8fbgrfzN7-73v2xJoPmTNpol6iqW0kOhA8fn9T_ixOcrPDS8L-_LH1-qWAXYAprBWg1OZVoSeDHQ/w400-h250/oct08'22_088.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Less
common but tougher are the boss ghosts. A single proton gun won't be
enough to stop them. They have multiple stars over them, which is the
number of players it takes to stop them. The zombie ponies need just a
few. But Nightmare Moon needs several players all firing on her at once
to take down. When finally busted, both give all players involved a
larger amount of points. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP36HeYex3K0AXozyKZ_d4cjDoGfrXtPJUalh4O6A4WhbKJktCsOwleBtnnQ2ycJSJxhfe7BmksJ0Dix6mKpG-zkHrTz8s9vO-d7_TCJPaYqolvw8muerUozyb4mm3ZcVcLHYC2arVU_V_zsspCAGcB_S90ctRg9gwbCRxm9rtiOb1TqOI6-pOukSx9w/s1460/oct12'22rezz_002b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1460" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP36HeYex3K0AXozyKZ_d4cjDoGfrXtPJUalh4O6A4WhbKJktCsOwleBtnnQ2ycJSJxhfe7BmksJ0Dix6mKpG-zkHrTz8s9vO-d7_TCJPaYqolvw8muerUozyb4mm3ZcVcLHYC2arVU_V_zsspCAGcB_S90ctRg9gwbCRxm9rtiOb1TqOI6-pOukSx9w/w400-h228/oct12'22rezz_002b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The
points are good for more than just bragging rights. In front of the
town hall are a number of prizes they can be exchanged for. Most are
made in mind for pony avatars. Unlike the <a href="https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2022/10/announcement-caledon-downs-ghost-hunt.html">Caledon Downs Ghost Hunt</a>, there are no actual Linden dollars up for grabs. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F1TCPQM91mxY0imcGnT-eKhwG18XUMXp6yxQBvsC4eqxW_Tbys2rRmhymOohgGU7aZLgF6yS2TrbEQDyRdyKVy_ozGUdQC2gPrK-omMbubiojFaDV63kMbi4yDlN5VXuCVug8DqTEBL9jTFX944WpMqwXc-nicOI__IZEASA_ryqTxdA9TlaAX5Xpw/s1476/oct12'22rezz_005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F1TCPQM91mxY0imcGnT-eKhwG18XUMXp6yxQBvsC4eqxW_Tbys2rRmhymOohgGU7aZLgF6yS2TrbEQDyRdyKVy_ozGUdQC2gPrK-omMbubiojFaDV63kMbi4yDlN5VXuCVug8DqTEBL9jTFX944WpMqwXc-nicOI__IZEASA_ryqTxdA9TlaAX5Xpw/w400-h250/oct12'22rezz_005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The sim itself has been decorated for Halloween, giving it a cartoony spooky fun (some use the term "spoopy") look. At night, a few glowing wisps move about. And oh yeah, occasionally you'll hear something shout "BOO!" behind you. But when you turn, there's nothing there ... nothing you can see anyway.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunas%20empire%20events/215/26/14">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunas%20empire%20events/215/26/14</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Bixyl Shuftan<br /></div></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-29759880000966809172022-09-09T10:00:00.011-04:002022-09-14T16:37:42.038-04:00The Hard Times Blues Club<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShNCWlgsOjRVDeOE09a6GOnv5mUrtzyIB79K0azbw9TcGIfaaHiusdkRYdd23mGkFXdceNjIc2lZt-I7ZJnTnAdT69jpvKkatl8OsNpMLBuFlxncZCjULwkWyCHAulPAHrux4s_B_87U8TfxdexyRd6NEwi3pMt3AhUnMFbjw0a0m91VZ2AxPfpqkfA/s1460/aug31'22_003.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShNCWlgsOjRVDeOE09a6GOnv5mUrtzyIB79K0azbw9TcGIfaaHiusdkRYdd23mGkFXdceNjIc2lZt-I7ZJnTnAdT69jpvKkatl8OsNpMLBuFlxncZCjULwkWyCHAulPAHrux4s_B_87U8TfxdexyRd6NEwi3pMt3AhUnMFbjw0a0m91VZ2AxPfpqkfA/s320/aug31'22_003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A friend of the Newser recently informed us of a promising new Blues and Rock Club, Hard Times. Owned by Whitewolf Broadfoot, I recently had a chat with him while his club was having an event. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whitewolf would tell me he and his staff "went through 50 possible names and landed on this one. ... The blues reflects hard times. Plus, will be hanging on by a thread for a bit. Heh heh. I thought it was a good name for a blues club." And yes, Whitewolf is a Blues and Rock fan, "Classic rock and the blues is my favorite music."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtD-9s6IpStm_6S-J1iY0_NyhGK2GtOUwlfMoFhfY7lZpSGd1ue9RGI7fllITdUKWHeopFGsLGZzvVjnZX2EOr3vv7-9Sn5WzgQMv4LZy3fgScTZ1bi4Fu7o6C7WXmwRSixWiwnI8sRiPZ1WZ1ismE0d_3InIVTcv7L2JooBdVIecW4kT7AtAPhlDow/s1460/aug31'22_004.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtD-9s6IpStm_6S-J1iY0_NyhGK2GtOUwlfMoFhfY7lZpSGd1ue9RGI7fllITdUKWHeopFGsLGZzvVjnZX2EOr3vv7-9Sn5WzgQMv4LZy3fgScTZ1bi4Fu7o6C7WXmwRSixWiwnI8sRiPZ1WZ1ismE0d_3InIVTcv7L2JooBdVIecW4kT7AtAPhlDow/s320/aug31'22_004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Whitewolf has been in Second Life for over a decade, "Tthis is not my first club, I was on here about a month before I opened my first club it was a cave called 'Bedrock.' I also built and was the original co owner of Bikinis Nude Beach. ... It is right now one of the most popular beaches in Second Life." Despite the beach club's success, he decided to start a new one, "Thought I would give this a go. They are slow to start, (but) we will get there."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OX50H4X-cEMR5UmnyiCt5fZ0t-nCBbU_6lqDTasKB1cvO2m-PFrGmSAKPOzh9VaWnqlhXKAWhCmvvQ43shMfYqcquaZ4g3fuEDEMQN-vZMOMeyPODPt4PSplI1pYFtYo7BO_hN6J_9U8PVQVNhWKNSHKrzsDbsG80T_zroDbWVzInglr6EZuRs_zhA/s1460/aug31'22_010.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OX50H4X-cEMR5UmnyiCt5fZ0t-nCBbU_6lqDTasKB1cvO2m-PFrGmSAKPOzh9VaWnqlhXKAWhCmvvQ43shMfYqcquaZ4g3fuEDEMQN-vZMOMeyPODPt4PSplI1pYFtYo7BO_hN6J_9U8PVQVNhWKNSHKrzsDbsG80T_zroDbWVzInglr6EZuRs_zhA/s320/aug31'22_010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Of the club's events, "We have at least one (event) for every day of the week, but Wed is the best so far with three sets in a row. It's coming around, need people on the floor right now. But that will come." Whitewolf stated he was aiming for morning events, "(We) want to fill the board with mostly early shifts, but will do what we have to." As of the writing of this article, there were over a dozen two-hour music sessions a week, including KVXN's JB Raccoon. DJ Vlad, who plays three times a week, was the one spinning the tunes while I was there. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCub7DBQIQkzxY-Iq0F-JUrwjn4X0A7_mEPUkdVFzoyyDjpvqAJcC5zynag-1EhGO5H8zQ9ELQSTmAL_U03cX7K6PjhpVQnn1q98-KPpbpf4X_FRsgPVT3RO5vfZ5fgo8eo0kZq7m55OnDTARwuWwlmeKhwMiS2WgQIjRUvagQ_iY8XdJbYSQ6ideabg/s1460/aug31'22_020.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCub7DBQIQkzxY-Iq0F-JUrwjn4X0A7_mEPUkdVFzoyyDjpvqAJcC5zynag-1EhGO5H8zQ9ELQSTmAL_U03cX7K6PjhpVQnn1q98-KPpbpf4X_FRsgPVT3RO5vfZ5fgo8eo0kZq7m55OnDTARwuWwlmeKhwMiS2WgQIjRUvagQ_iY8XdJbYSQ6ideabg/s320/aug31'22_020.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hard Times isn't a beach club, but outside the building there is a little beach scenery, "Was going to go for a beach club again and thought better of it. This was the right size and look. ... It has a laid back blues feel to it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Of future plans for the club, Whitewolf mostly plans to take things as they come, "I just hope to make this a popular club, don't look much farther out than that. Money is a big factor in all this. I still work for a living so time is also a factor."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hard Times is at <strike>Sensual Fun (20/156/22). </strike></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Update:</i></b> Just after posting the article, I heard the location had moved. It is now at Segarra Estates (<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Segarra%20Estates/25/186/21">25/186/21</a>). <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840817664616826203.post-25499863203581553892022-08-22T06:00:00.010-04:002023-01-28T14:14:56.398-05:00Scuba Diving in Second Life<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftan<br /><br />Scuba diving is something many of us think about doing, but not many of us actually do. There's finding the time to get the gear, the training, and driving to locations. The training itself is done for a reason: being deep underwater puts you in deep doo-doo if something goes wrong with your air supply. And there's the expense of getting all that equipment. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-80H9GH9R5YWSXI1yFNKtcmjOEeOZyEF_Kpoyo9BCvgFpG3d6IBT9YWghyQJyooTSJZLwjzqYJyAOh-3CZr68xRFof5hLXdazaegfQlaV3I3GGEFcWH0ASjptSEJ9UEWPNuzWHM7cuDL_1uCNKXSpP_pErqdY7W3lYana2NQ7TeWReWzoY1-xgNIgg/s1460/aug11'22_001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-80H9GH9R5YWSXI1yFNKtcmjOEeOZyEF_Kpoyo9BCvgFpG3d6IBT9YWghyQJyooTSJZLwjzqYJyAOh-3CZr68xRFof5hLXdazaegfQlaV3I3GGEFcWH0ASjptSEJ9UEWPNuzWHM7cuDL_1uCNKXSpP_pErqdY7W3lYana2NQ7TeWReWzoY1-xgNIgg/s320/aug11'22_001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Fortunately, there's a place in Second Life where you can go through a virtual scuba-diving experience: The Dive Shop. <br /><br /><i>Home to professional scuba diving in SL.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />Realistic underwater simulation wrapped in beautiful nature,shorelines and stunning underwater scenes.<br />Relax,fun and romance on the beach & free snorkeling gear to explore nearly 50M depths. PADI EANx RL training.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALObxtp085uivifJY191KX-Hg3d1wAD1nBVmDqZ6eJdmWIhKXE9bMVzoXHMtmngUpcow7vvsSvkWSMG4TWrQXDVQ49MbzGsyZcjHBHTseOhbpY9-HdGLXNygV_NkqBqNIqXx5Ga1Wak3WF-5T1-wPFfLYeZrFphBS89LM_2QFIzuA0YniwYZRvkozRg/s1460/aug11'22_062.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALObxtp085uivifJY191KX-Hg3d1wAD1nBVmDqZ6eJdmWIhKXE9bMVzoXHMtmngUpcow7vvsSvkWSMG4TWrQXDVQ49MbzGsyZcjHBHTseOhbpY9-HdGLXNygV_NkqBqNIqXx5Ga1Wak3WF-5T1-wPFfLYeZrFphBS89LM_2QFIzuA0YniwYZRvkozRg/s320/aug11'22_062.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Heading over to the Ukupanipo sim, there was a board with various locations on the sim one can teleport to, such as the Harbor and Diver's Shack. There was also a kiosk for scuba gear with the word "Rent" on it. To get it, right-click and pay the rental fee. You then get a folder with the parts of the diving outfit. The instructions say to stay next to the terminal, and add the parts starting with the SubOceana Timer, then you can just right click on the folder and "add to outfit" (or just put on one piece at a time). Some avatars such as furries, the mask may require a little adjusting. And there's no smaller set of scuba gear for tinies, at least not yet. Once the suit is all on, you're now ready to dive, which you do by walking into the water. The instructions did say you're limited to the sim in which you pay for the rental time, and if you end up removing the gear, you'll loose your time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yG8kfDS-GWx1aypq36FMrqDeewDdC7ySTCK8tNJ64NLa1bXAsKyJSoD5TCbD3YrAwT5X2xhEIVQepvLukBFuLooKaMc_2rToC2Fq4AzWyHBmKQV4UVjylz5n7MLW1zT6qQjDI9xPRQvBX63eLEvZ1Gu7Z3JeZBzAUr0h7hcdG_ERL8wY_YVZ84gG5w/s1460/aug11'22_013.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yG8kfDS-GWx1aypq36FMrqDeewDdC7ySTCK8tNJ64NLa1bXAsKyJSoD5TCbD3YrAwT5X2xhEIVQepvLukBFuLooKaMc_2rToC2Fq4AzWyHBmKQV4UVjylz5n7MLW1zT6qQjDI9xPRQvBX63eLEvZ1Gu7Z3JeZBzAUr0h7hcdG_ERL8wY_YVZ84gG5w/s320/aug11'22_013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The HUD to your lower left marked "A" will help you rise and fall. To rise, press the round button. To dive some, press the rectangular button. On the upper left is the counter for how much time you have. You start with two hours, which should be enough to explore the place. <br /><br />Going underneath was quite a sight that very seldom have I seen anything like in Second Life. The underwater scene in itself is worth a trip even without the scuba gear. With it, it's an experience unique in the virtual world. There was a reef with colorful coral and water plants. And then there were the shipwrecks. Of the ships, the SS Thistlegorm was the most interesting as it was sunk in World War 2 and was discovered by noted oceanographer and co-inventor of the scuba tank Jacques Cousteau. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0H5f28XoHDPxL40JXhpxUmQ9o-zjid7AG_b6r-u0MA39-W4FLJrIT6Q9uDA9x3vVQSzIJcb7omThF-w5IPTyOat7zTfQziGtwEO8cl-QtkX-UeGrbHPypH8jQSrOiAhKh5XhH2eEEi5WH8cODcszSdm_yAobCIss2kN5bqTfxnSskQiozeu_GJ_fC6w/s1460/aug11'22_034.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0H5f28XoHDPxL40JXhpxUmQ9o-zjid7AG_b6r-u0MA39-W4FLJrIT6Q9uDA9x3vVQSzIJcb7omThF-w5IPTyOat7zTfQziGtwEO8cl-QtkX-UeGrbHPypH8jQSrOiAhKh5XhH2eEEi5WH8cODcszSdm_yAobCIss2kN5bqTfxnSskQiozeu_GJ_fC6w/s320/aug11'22_034.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There were numerous other locations. There were underwater ruins. There was an underwater base. There were sea creatures, including dolphins and sharks. In the middle of the sim were some underwater caverns and tunnels one can explore. In real-life, one shouldn't explore underwater caves alone, though you can here. <br /><br />I should note that in 2008, there was another scuba sim in Second Life, PADI, named after the real-life divers group. The group says they're also approved by PADI. I found that not only does this area match the quality of my experience by then, but exceeds it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmC7Q7_WxBMJxhLvrPGos5zHbNCvUOybWBi-VE8ds_LLpED9eY0TgwpEpiTR9HvXb6gGkjWaKZyBTGvASDRQqwW8FcP3yfDSmpG7c8LHCPWbpCrzd3olI79SEYW5pY_G2byPxfLv88G8dCgk7YEz6zQxg_Yr0_-Q-TwlNkSikVucKXLFKIaQOh-K_eQ/s1460/aug11'22_045.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1460" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmC7Q7_WxBMJxhLvrPGos5zHbNCvUOybWBi-VE8ds_LLpED9eY0TgwpEpiTR9HvXb6gGkjWaKZyBTGvASDRQqwW8FcP3yfDSmpG7c8LHCPWbpCrzd3olI79SEYW5pY_G2byPxfLv88G8dCgk7YEz6zQxg_Yr0_-Q-TwlNkSikVucKXLFKIaQOh-K_eQ/s320/aug11'22_045.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A great underwater experience.<br /><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ukupanipo/133/102/63">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ukupanipo/133/102/63</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><i><b>Correction and Addition:</b></i> I had thought the place was named "The Blake Sea Scuba Center." Since then, I was contacted by it's co-owner, who gave me the correct name. She would also tell me, "the old PADI region was created and owned by Cilian Mccullough," who is also a co-owner of the Dive Shop. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0