tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31923939962121466582024-03-18T17:47:37.055-04:00SL Newser - EventsVarious Happenings in Second LifeBixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.comBlogger628125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-31466536739377004552024-03-08T17:00:00.006-05:002024-03-08T20:17:17.175-05:00The Belliwood Squares<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 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEica0RbkPJ-K7m3JCiQczFeM7OmQqXD8Rlb9sLdcb-d1Q5Glpxrc-TzL2oS7QI6AyMUGyLPtV97Jwqd_n6i3dLhEGvU0OUyTFaXtdGOnB04A-pNCkeZk_C7vzD7QPAEp7Sr271EQ3nlFR0dIMQwYcD_btsAF0mQDC4dDrKxWpFGEh9ITQxmuANGFiWwEJ9s/s1656/March07'24rezz_015.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/AVvXsEica0RbkPJ-K7m3JCiQczFeM7OmQqXD8Rlb9sLdcb-d1Q5Glpxrc-TzL2oS7QI6AyMUGyLPtV97Jwqd_n6i3dLhEGvU0OUyTFaXtdGOnB04A-pNCkeZk_C7vzD7QPAEp7Sr271EQ3nlFR0dIMQwYcD_btsAF0mQDC4dDrKxWpFGEh9ITQxmuANGFiWwEJ9s/w400-h238/March07'24rezz_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> For those who remember the game (and comedy) show <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Squares">Hollywood Squares</a>,
there was a treat at Bellisseria for Life yesterday, Thursday March 7. Seven Moles and two Lindens volunteered to take part in a special event: "The Belliwood
Squares."<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/AVvXsEjW8RjzaA0l18fiy4Lt3xqFw_YjJ4PbMngcWcqq6UO-6ofqqxw9FHEjb2I2w1xMCBP21NOhIUrCIEBiKf8dwQZOciPBTMdKbBpQTTP4GdTrrB1ulEHUZdHNAphuqKzvVQiFgl3Qnn7aIu6MqJihTrypoWPXdcZ2OZf66WEBVFCH1WS4mBOKuLdUXxQbaZ43/s1655/March07'24rezz_005b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="1655" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8RjzaA0l18fiy4Lt3xqFw_YjJ4PbMngcWcqq6UO-6ofqqxw9FHEjb2I2w1xMCBP21NOhIUrCIEBiKf8dwQZOciPBTMdKbBpQTTP4GdTrrB1ulEHUZdHNAphuqKzvVQiFgl3Qnn7aIu6MqJihTrypoWPXdcZ2OZf66WEBVFCH1WS4mBOKuLdUXxQbaZ43/w400-h221/March07'24rezz_005b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Please
join us at the Beliisseria Fairgrounds for an hour of great
entertainment as our contestants play a game with the help of 9
celebrity Lindens and Moles! There is plenty of room and we will have a
great one-of-a-kind piece for your Linden Bear collection to auction at
the end! The amazing DJ Steph Lytham will follow the show so plan to
stay and dance to some great music too! The show starts at NOON. ...
Please join us!</i><br /><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/AVvXsEjDrjIzFUnOCKm0_ndWYxB5aVP6Rgy_jk2lZSeFLEfWSb0FtLq6YcNsEIS4S-AXEHCm_GtKFvUGWqcKdzBMhdGCjOpBena_hX-AYSTRMyJGZQuEtSxWZaFkDsmWBPtXF-nh0YRBQAbVYRuphvalPvmcpwKiCEYXonK3ynIPjc0ay-pxyxny6GnyAfl3NQuz/s1656/March07'24rezz_012.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/AVvXsEjDrjIzFUnOCKm0_ndWYxB5aVP6Rgy_jk2lZSeFLEfWSb0FtLq6YcNsEIS4S-AXEHCm_GtKFvUGWqcKdzBMhdGCjOpBena_hX-AYSTRMyJGZQuEtSxWZaFkDsmWBPtXF-nh0YRBQAbVYRuphvalPvmcpwKiCEYXonK3ynIPjc0ay-pxyxny6GnyAfl3NQuz/w400-h238/March07'24rezz_012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Among
the Moles there were the notable Ancient and Abnor Mole, the latter
taking the center square. Ancient instead of sitting was standing on the bench, "Someone put a seatbelt on Ancient, I fear he may fall off." Wendi and Sequoia were the two Lindens on the board. Becca Ordinary was the host of the event, giving Wendi and
the Moles various questions as their squares were picked, and after
getting the answer asking the contestant up if they agreed or disagreed.
A correct answer got the square. Nance Clowes was the cohost, who instead of on stage was on the floor. <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/AVvXsEihY0kNLfoo9A2AIiyQC_b-RICVFDiHVaH28-9_DnzWGJlf1tkRhHOE2SiWPhjecyBPBIrnmAnpWxNyMEUJywmaalcT0GVmYOhte4Bba95xn_unxI3Wip4kv2xkGZ_e165hVfs5sSP54_N3QViZR4xNkpGFkUJpM1MB4yonT8Evl_ty_adYMTjqkuHRv4PP/s1655/March07'24rezz_018b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="1655" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihY0kNLfoo9A2AIiyQC_b-RICVFDiHVaH28-9_DnzWGJlf1tkRhHOE2SiWPhjecyBPBIrnmAnpWxNyMEUJywmaalcT0GVmYOhte4Bba95xn_unxI3Wip4kv2xkGZ_e165hVfs5sSP54_N3QViZR4xNkpGFkUJpM1MB4yonT8Evl_ty_adYMTjqkuHRv4PP/w400-h220/March07'24rezz_018b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There were a number watching, Bellisserians, Relayers, other Lindens and Moles, and others.Throughout the event, numerous people donated. Someone acting anonymous offered a donation of 10,000 Linden dollars, but there was a catch, "We have a 10k anonymous donor ! but they will only donate if YOU GUYS collectively match that 10k in the next 10 minutes. can we do it ??" The amount challenged was raised in just a few minutes and the donation sent. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i></i><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/AVvXsEhR-E6vA-SoQ6GF8ljet0VY8oGcCz47V1oYj5M1-twAkgQnehUrFlIl6uR1Sca_WVD29TSYLH54RyNzpfjS7fmWZN-51yXPyGEukDHOfh5LWQr_E7gyZeaCw5b7_zhwqpChbxl4QimY6uQ09vSHFDBQSp5nwQRTcEwSkZwbzlZWfJVdqs2ecI_lZ5-KLmlq/s1653/March07'24rezz_006b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="1653" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-E6vA-SoQ6GF8ljet0VY8oGcCz47V1oYj5M1-twAkgQnehUrFlIl6uR1Sca_WVD29TSYLH54RyNzpfjS7fmWZN-51yXPyGEukDHOfh5LWQr_E7gyZeaCw5b7_zhwqpChbxl4QimY6uQ09vSHFDBQSp5nwQRTcEwSkZwbzlZWfJVdqs2ecI_lZ5-KLmlq/w400-h221/March07'24rezz_006b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I
(through an alt) saw two games. The first between was Sandie Slate and
Artie McGregor. At one point, Wendi Linden's square was picked by Sandi, "OK Wendi! What type of Linden home has Die Betrunken Maus as its Community Center?" Wendi had a little trouble remembering, "I believe that is the... new theme coming up... The... No, wait!" Some encouraged her, "You can DO IT Wendi!" Kit Linden growled, "YOU CANT TEASE ME LIKE THAT WENDI!" Finally Wendi spoke, "It's the Chalet style!" Sandi agreed, was correct, and got the square.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then there was when Dreaming Mole was asked, "In British money, how many shillings were to a pound?" Her answer was, "Lets see, it’s 2 tablespoons to an ounce, 16 ounces to a pound, 12 pence to a shilling… 2.4 miles to a kilometer… carry the 8… divide by four servings…. That comes out to…I though..20." Artie agreed, was correct, and got the square.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">At one point, Sequoia Mole was asked, "What is the only type of bird that can fly backwards?" She grinned and answered, "The only type of bird that can fly backwards is the Reverse Ostrich. Unlike its earthbound relatives, the Reverse Ostrich developed tiny jetpack-like wings that allow it to zip backwards through the air, primarily to confuse predators and make a swift exit from awkward social gatherings in the bird world. Its unique flying technique is also a great party trick at avian get-togethers, making it the life and soul of the bird party scene." That got a lot of chuckles, then Sequoia composed herself, "Just kidding...it's a hummingbird of course!" Artie was laughing, "I think it's Dragons! Come hunt Dragon Eggs with us at the MadPea Grid-Wide Hunt! I Will Disagree! The answer is definitely DRAGONS!" While amusing, unfortunately her disagreeing with hummingbirds cost her the square. <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/AVvXsEjQ6QaFoKFmyMUehfQ0BCFKclTNLoqEaVoLK6z31dPDqBaxe4L7GxczVDbwxcWlaqMoDbG6fNl2-BWZhCgPhKvvsfKfc39p3NbWFWbbUevonv-waO-Pbux8IeTh3lq6WAHh0mPsFDW6WKVJRC3nSySvBtJbJsz02gDzmmPxd36ws3mhkiLfzFiCHZEWYGxK/s1655/March07'24rezz_013b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="1655" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6QaFoKFmyMUehfQ0BCFKclTNLoqEaVoLK6z31dPDqBaxe4L7GxczVDbwxcWlaqMoDbG6fNl2-BWZhCgPhKvvsfKfc39p3NbWFWbbUevonv-waO-Pbux8IeTh3lq6WAHh0mPsFDW6WKVJRC3nSySvBtJbJsz02gDzmmPxd36ws3mhkiLfzFiCHZEWYGxK/w400-h219/March07'24rezz_013b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Sandie was considered the winner of the first round. But the next had a certain spooky
personality she was up against: The Bellisseria Slenderman.</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/AVvXsEj4-7bokBExiKI7OyCTt92I0AK4w2Z2eFAbhzwyEOYZa1oIYhF3q40klgkaAYsHjqUak3T3AZ10rsfxdValvpTIlw4c8Q7nRt8ZgYtmVXlAnOI5mv5xbag8666UW1wD8l88z4FpL6hWXrqP5j230xfnba3XiJJnHj8O7eSguGKUlAS7Fn_MMh9CzT9Z37zA/s1656/March07'24rezz_021.jpg" imageanchor="1" 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/AVvXsEj4-7bokBExiKI7OyCTt92I0AK4w2Z2eFAbhzwyEOYZa1oIYhF3q40klgkaAYsHjqUak3T3AZ10rsfxdValvpTIlw4c8Q7nRt8ZgYtmVXlAnOI5mv5xbag8666UW1wD8l88z4FpL6hWXrqP5j230xfnba3XiJJnHj8O7eSguGKUlAS7Fn_MMh9CzT9Z37zA/w400-h238/March07'24rezz_021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> "Slendy" instead of directly saying he agreed or disagreed would hold up cards with his answer, at one point texting "Bellisseria Slenderman (Slenderman Grumpypants) cuts some siding out of some poor home owner's Stilt Home and makes a sign out of it!" Slenderman would end up winning the match, "Congratulations on your win Slenderman, please don't hurt me."<br /></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/AVvXsEj8UriaVmjT7es_kcRU9g6t_0uyzMDvaL6aX2T132If1MvZVSZQulHBKQ7n6ZAYWlOEVZqdbh6clg-JCufYzjgLkQyu1_2r1ek4Kh1LgscoazdmGmOYqf9vc3W63Euuc1cB1nBwBnKqEDR0xdEQluptuWHaIhbDsib-bKzeakx6qF75srmqjcERAwGEsNOH/s1652/March07'24rezz_023b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1652" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UriaVmjT7es_kcRU9g6t_0uyzMDvaL6aX2T132If1MvZVSZQulHBKQ7n6ZAYWlOEVZqdbh6clg-JCufYzjgLkQyu1_2r1ek4Kh1LgscoazdmGmOYqf9vc3W63Euuc1cB1nBwBnKqEDR0xdEQluptuWHaIhbDsib-bKzeakx6qF75srmqjcERAwGEsNOH/w400-h221/March07'24rezz_023b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once the game was over, people were invited to get off the seating area and dance, with Steph Lytham DJng the music. The event had raised well over 40,000 Linden dollars. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Talking to Becca after the event, she would say for the paper, "I am deeply grateful to the Moles and Lindens that came out to play BelliHood Squares. They do a lot for us day in and day out and this was the extra mile, coming out to share their time and humor with us for a good cause. I really loved hearing their humorous answers, especially! This was a really fun event and it was a fantastic experience to be around them!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">"I also am very grateful for our four contestants who generously gave of their time and made meaningful contributions to RFL to be part of it. They were first class contestants and even better people for doing this!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bellisseria For Life goes on to Sunday, March 10. And this is just one of many Relay events over the season. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan<br /><br /></div></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-78813039887347651002024-03-06T06:00:00.106-05:002024-03-06T17:51:24.382-05:00Bellisseria For Life<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/AVvXsEjtDcR5R16SyiBAaabXuFy-21MRHZdBhUCSxX6uNMPiSdEotbyO9p0DEQVWVLjrC-mXLdTuJwxBYPDHrSZijgZYNLjlkC7AQFMiY8eVLmIo6BVy6y9xW3uMim-epXeHgpmU_jCx5_1gdZJpz_70bQh3q3VYTtcqv-V9F7y_FMzdKcR_aARHn-iJHJk1az8_/s1656/march04'24rezz_002.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/AVvXsEjtDcR5R16SyiBAaabXuFy-21MRHZdBhUCSxX6uNMPiSdEotbyO9p0DEQVWVLjrC-mXLdTuJwxBYPDHrSZijgZYNLjlkC7AQFMiY8eVLmIo6BVy6y9xW3uMim-epXeHgpmU_jCx5_1gdZJpz_70bQh3q3VYTtcqv-V9F7y_FMzdKcR_aARHn-iJHJk1az8_/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The Relay for Life season is in full swing. And there have been various Relay events. Some are large such as the recent SL Living Expo. And there have been plenty of smaller events by the various teams. This week, the Linden Home continent of Bellisseria is getting it's own Relay event: Bellisseria For Life, or "Belli For Life" for short. It's taking place in the Bellisseria Fairgrounds. <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/AVvXsEgbxweoYhuQMZT1nBRWc6mhZA7lKs_YYXFn3d9vhE2NvVS7fv5GqUZJiXVAOs17trZU4zz0xYLZaF2a97LWS1_HL6a41FezfhBSmOqgweEt88GwzybP1hgZ3aOIZpr_ordGy2LOvIVJGTnXHgfPIxciAJMW63TNylGoNdNXyykpXAH1GVCbFu34WVGS9VNO/s1656/march04'24rezz_003.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/AVvXsEgbxweoYhuQMZT1nBRWc6mhZA7lKs_YYXFn3d9vhE2NvVS7fv5GqUZJiXVAOs17trZU4zz0xYLZaF2a97LWS1_HL6a41FezfhBSmOqgweEt88GwzybP1hgZ3aOIZpr_ordGy2LOvIVJGTnXHgfPIxciAJMW63TNylGoNdNXyykpXAH1GVCbFu34WVGS9VNO/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Games is the theme of this year's Bellisseria For Life. Some of the displays were fun parodies, such as this Monopoly take on the "Game of Homes" joke Bellissarians make when giving up one Linden Home in hopes of getting a better one. <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/AVvXsEjKb4G8mzabYoARClvRE2dz6v-chSIs1ztlBdfAgJb41wCW8jVUYOtYlGdXTxNEU1gQ5R7bQPCTdpcGWa9oFCeGh1zJRM7fxKHWHtuvuor2oYBpHMHFL7TcDX35xLOPxfjT1aRkBQl2d40pdA3OrBqYsOJAZE_9etwaWEjUBRtJ8SlnfxNpvA1IKaqDcq7_/s1656/march04'24rezz_004.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/AVvXsEjKb4G8mzabYoARClvRE2dz6v-chSIs1ztlBdfAgJb41wCW8jVUYOtYlGdXTxNEU1gQ5R7bQPCTdpcGWa9oFCeGh1zJRM7fxKHWHtuvuor2oYBpHMHFL7TcDX35xLOPxfjT1aRkBQl2d40pdA3OrBqYsOJAZE_9etwaWEjUBRtJ8SlnfxNpvA1IKaqDcq7_/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I decided to dust off my alt Rezzdammit to check things out.</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/AVvXsEjos0xS7To6HLZkIXVeD75al0lv_RmDRxNsd7RsU_QEhIAsnBCs4gP8tqkSAWFZH9H8IUggSFqCz_2f8qlvWXLMcDrCcVPGVJmF2Ln4aahCebhGHb9Ob9tAcRK2KhhyphenhyphenvpOLD5svnKgX6jQjKq8DR15Nbem9kxXnhNYEkLc0jEskZ85myDd5BkDP59CfZUoU/s1656/march04'24rezz_007.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/AVvXsEjos0xS7To6HLZkIXVeD75al0lv_RmDRxNsd7RsU_QEhIAsnBCs4gP8tqkSAWFZH9H8IUggSFqCz_2f8qlvWXLMcDrCcVPGVJmF2Ln4aahCebhGHb9Ob9tAcRK2KhhyphenhyphenvpOLD5svnKgX6jQjKq8DR15Nbem9kxXnhNYEkLc0jEskZ85myDd5BkDP59CfZUoU/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was a huge squid on display with a fishing pole, for any aspiring fisherman to pose with and take pictures. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="981" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_qXEP8vXC78upWQUorG6ALjXdra7A3dTRKFmW-aSwPcxtWok0jj6_Yp-RJcr9Haq6aDAifD6h6YU570d5EhcoY63QP7AWkkhy3ukZBTisuF15DNcDxct9qm3I8tycpS2mnnuD6mIm5CdwAMcsopbDahNofGcsNcZRme7_r6tCxk0XVNJcI1jp1wX2lyV/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Gorden Ramsey meets GTA.</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/AVvXsEiRUI4E7YUD8lexkuOYKs6hmBsbH-LY-WtwO-B0w0w39FHA6YHN2P9qmYGApMxolDxvPzvE4d9WRFfjS4rxwuKZxi7lGLN4CWH9_ggglf2tPuHFYQhKTeDCCUxhedWncGkWnzO1U66_2cZzh8yZ52STIOrYE05ewsozWmYxtyrEtvhVzSZ5x0PvdSuSzn11/s1656/march04'24rezz_021.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/AVvXsEiRUI4E7YUD8lexkuOYKs6hmBsbH-LY-WtwO-B0w0w39FHA6YHN2P9qmYGApMxolDxvPzvE4d9WRFfjS4rxwuKZxi7lGLN4CWH9_ggglf2tPuHFYQhKTeDCCUxhedWncGkWnzO1U66_2cZzh8yZ52STIOrYE05ewsozWmYxtyrEtvhVzSZ5x0PvdSuSzn11/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> There were tributes to many classic games, from Minecraft to Pac Man.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="981" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWxiEFy6NbpR2LXQaGmnPKQAcmRqi-A3T6jWldkcE-EpN51eVlB3esa1hvC_TXCpGljfAKSVrdhw2XI97PrrMKbiBfvSt5B-SwYxPuI4zIWRvBVD5AIAcKeRLds-JdnG8xgdFKIUWBR5hPS__gf78WXB40A9Q0WJeAiKYHED2Qo9RbDidVK3rETvMUAr9/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was also a stage for music events. At times when I was busy, I'd notice close to two dozen there on the map. But when Rezz was around, it was a small audience with the "Bell Hammies" on stage with DJ Stella.</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/AVvXsEj79Accj7_gA5FbkUKfqRHzoxzviAuKCJeBVzKVcUyY0170QKFuZ9k9DQw4KPvdh4MUE5AyrJsSTc11Ug9t-s5xyAnHUGkSeEym-iN-q93kPV00alVokCkwCyd2SVsJnPnT7XTg4J5LA6GCR0FfSfmZTArnRzbSBynLZnxjSroTDPyrlWIkv7d_DAa6xhaw/s1652/march04'24rezz_011b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="915" data-original-width="1652" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79Accj7_gA5FbkUKfqRHzoxzviAuKCJeBVzKVcUyY0170QKFuZ9k9DQw4KPvdh4MUE5AyrJsSTc11Ug9t-s5xyAnHUGkSeEym-iN-q93kPV00alVokCkwCyd2SVsJnPnT7XTg4J5LA6GCR0FfSfmZTArnRzbSBynLZnxjSroTDPyrlWIkv7d_DAa6xhaw/w400-h221/march04'24rezz_011b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was a tiny crowd (no pun intended), but a happy one just the same. <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/AVvXsEhJmq7UNBQhRvs5Sn5jlYXc8damVbNJtVcdZFi90havQWvbnjZNB6uivJvwo9Hyg7uJz_MCaCf9Z4lXUDJ9PO2CepULJzTrU8ZqJaztSttszuUt6lrqR6Y1EaajmlDE_sQ1_FIjfmPM_afNbGnNOs4JTVTIJwDGPXRflGAPuVlb4rLI2iO7R9qTOVJeFsy9/s1656/march04'24rezz_019.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/AVvXsEhJmq7UNBQhRvs5Sn5jlYXc8damVbNJtVcdZFi90havQWvbnjZNB6uivJvwo9Hyg7uJz_MCaCf9Z4lXUDJ9PO2CepULJzTrU8ZqJaztSttszuUt6lrqR6Y1EaajmlDE_sQ1_FIjfmPM_afNbGnNOs4JTVTIJwDGPXRflGAPuVlb4rLI2iO7R9qTOVJeFsy9/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The dance floor doubled as a "Bellisquaria" game board. </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/AVvXsEiKSNZybgyHwGe8DRCRqPSrA0EHFi57zucwKlxrYKs3N76MjMeUQODuC88byHE4XiAYrMae7Yo2QjX-7sId7DLeHPDXk29xR3KZqt_MdooxaBAUh-ZbRTd9OijOqE-UqTg8s0vWTS6RP6tWmFaVixEDiOVM9ppPxAzESXTGcEo0oHMOr0T5iK3eCeMhQ2V_/s1656/march04'24rezz_020.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/AVvXsEiKSNZybgyHwGe8DRCRqPSrA0EHFi57zucwKlxrYKs3N76MjMeUQODuC88byHE4XiAYrMae7Yo2QjX-7sId7DLeHPDXk29xR3KZqt_MdooxaBAUh-ZbRTd9OijOqE-UqTg8s0vWTS6RP6tWmFaVixEDiOVM9ppPxAzESXTGcEo0oHMOr0T5iK3eCeMhQ2V_/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And at one point, the attention went to the rare Gacha steampunk hat I'd given Rezz years ago. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">[14:15] Becca Ordinary: love that hat Rezz<br />[14:15] The Bellisseria Hamster (JessycaJayne Resident): yush great hat!<br />[14:15] RezzDammit Resident: Hyuk hyuk, thankies<br />[14:16] The Bellisseria Hamster (JessycaJayne Resident): so funny<br />[14:16] RezzDammit Resident: Ah gotts et frum ah friend, he sez since eys wuz et th' steem-lahnds so much, it fits me, hyuk<br />[14:16] Becca Ordinary: hahahaha<br />[14:16] The Bellisseria Hamster (JessycaJayne Resident): steampunk is awesome 🙂 <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/AVvXsEjpIvZDN7VJOk74UgtpxvUlPMQr_ZE5fJiW0eEQPLxMXB-viLfI11GM5Rwlt3WdBgLmF3pN98rNyN0LZn4x2Y-WY3JqNcOh6kNOCm3YTgY5eX_fLkmo8EqHKqdIhymbGUfDeC4ESzz0pvlO848YrbB8emD02-txNkL5TJygpSNBeo063dLhARbP0O0AYWYs/s1656/March0224_024.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/AVvXsEjpIvZDN7VJOk74UgtpxvUlPMQr_ZE5fJiW0eEQPLxMXB-viLfI11GM5Rwlt3WdBgLmF3pN98rNyN0LZn4x2Y-WY3JqNcOh6kNOCm3YTgY5eX_fLkmo8EqHKqdIhymbGUfDeC4ESzz0pvlO848YrbB8emD02-txNkL5TJygpSNBeo063dLhARbP0O0AYWYs/w400-h238/March0224_024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">But not all of the games were show pieces. Many were playable, like these tabletop games.<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/AVvXsEilGrAt41QjXiUfY2CzNxs6CT7dPQkqYxP31WjhH5RBDyMPCQ2EB3VL5pEGtfsU1xgijqrXr9F-jE-OZFupSouJMGz0-QeW1nZV8Zi74JmdRK5_IKTEV9CVwaxkq1Tjq2y-4eaRnv7QKVsR5kKf_kbT3JcFZetCQ3v2MoDdUbCUgsveZNlSvI8neUbrl94y/s1656/march04'24rezz_017.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/AVvXsEilGrAt41QjXiUfY2CzNxs6CT7dPQkqYxP31WjhH5RBDyMPCQ2EB3VL5pEGtfsU1xgijqrXr9F-jE-OZFupSouJMGz0-QeW1nZV8Zi74JmdRK5_IKTEV9CVwaxkq1Tjq2y-4eaRnv7QKVsR5kKf_kbT3JcFZetCQ3v2MoDdUbCUgsveZNlSvI8neUbrl94y/w400-h238/march04'24rezz_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And there was this miniature golf game. </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/AVvXsEgpdgKpltK7974EPrSAjJHjvLitel7A2ss2oIRWzv8My5VqsRlVCQTsvvBgQS23RUYC-fPnBAjhtrzdU5HaaoOcpmtwpmWTihlGU6s25Hnv-kR2mBqHqo-icvRNZxb7JPUZ1m9YwCA-8Wvb-nxzxayAMiWHjsc4t-l46n3HN2VrER_ho1Vu9ie8xBtNircv/s1656/March0224_019.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/AVvXsEgpdgKpltK7974EPrSAjJHjvLitel7A2ss2oIRWzv8My5VqsRlVCQTsvvBgQS23RUYC-fPnBAjhtrzdU5HaaoOcpmtwpmWTihlGU6s25Hnv-kR2mBqHqo-icvRNZxb7JPUZ1m9YwCA-8Wvb-nxzxayAMiWHjsc4t-l46n3HN2VrER_ho1Vu9ie8xBtNircv/w400-h238/March0224_019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiDdCcmQL9momZOe_NZb9o5NyfP8zW26mXGiI6xaBbyc5Fvij3O73w1-4-PUprs5QTB23cM62dTaU8DYq_eiw0ptr0ApzGACwx7SjrNuMTsA3dobcdHNT3l4aiiZu25xLki5V9gEJA0DDjolCrGzd0ZLAvxNqBz4rCagzXcok9QVWnOnit8TKkd9Ua1MM/s1656/March0224_022.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/AVvXsEjgiDdCcmQL9momZOe_NZb9o5NyfP8zW26mXGiI6xaBbyc5Fvij3O73w1-4-PUprs5QTB23cM62dTaU8DYq_eiw0ptr0ApzGACwx7SjrNuMTsA3dobcdHNT3l4aiiZu25xLki5V9gEJA0DDjolCrGzd0ZLAvxNqBz4rCagzXcok9QVWnOnit8TKkd9Ua1MM/w400-h238/March0224_022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This Tetris game had a rather low-tech "screen" made up of light bulbs that went on and off. </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/AVvXsEhzlzXc9NvnlLf6s2Q_H2yDSpc46khRtarKikma8W0GfDYYQ6hXNjolwwiugMjyd-7nzgIdzFuSQmr1WRpc6uGkB7KbiI1zDKbiCFvkv0ilJudpqBlDTgMRaWiRIW2aE-tfguvm8Y2mhrQ_SWl-AauZmJ_KmybJgJZ9vS5y-AcVqGR9ukHCXJlFTdRQW0zW/s1656/March0224_023.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/AVvXsEhzlzXc9NvnlLf6s2Q_H2yDSpc46khRtarKikma8W0GfDYYQ6hXNjolwwiugMjyd-7nzgIdzFuSQmr1WRpc6uGkB7KbiI1zDKbiCFvkv0ilJudpqBlDTgMRaWiRIW2aE-tfguvm8Y2mhrQ_SWl-AauZmJ_KmybJgJZ9vS5y-AcVqGR9ukHCXJlFTdRQW0zW/w400-h238/March0224_023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Eventually Rezz would head back home and I would appear to look around, such as this Minesweeper and pool table. <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/AVvXsEich_vBU2helUDGDXyiLjPOBQ8yH5xSv5Zz_hYFB3nWMT-8OC6f5xPOzOIXqAz99IQfz0_nKKs79hidEcY6_GlNzepI-V-9EdSGLEotCIKSA3l0VYSbTE63NKKoR-qmQezdQr0ZsNb__C7WkgfiLaS9Ja6hkabJ5IBKeYKB6GrvVS6WJT3YfnKBLWtsrJaE/s1656/March0224_025.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/AVvXsEich_vBU2helUDGDXyiLjPOBQ8yH5xSv5Zz_hYFB3nWMT-8OC6f5xPOzOIXqAz99IQfz0_nKKs79hidEcY6_GlNzepI-V-9EdSGLEotCIKSA3l0VYSbTE63NKKoR-qmQezdQr0ZsNb__C7WkgfiLaS9Ja6hkabJ5IBKeYKB6GrvVS6WJT3YfnKBLWtsrJaE/w400-h238/March0224_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was also a classic hammer and bell game. Can you whack hard enough to ring it? <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/AVvXsEgNjgd64CNGS4lAGLkY2peVTDNO1VwnTuEbzUGwjtFt-OGWYGO-oPSvQdNnTbQBI2M6uzQsFOAcWu64KWY82oOTi9swilZyLIw4S_jyWmnxgPsM99TfzzeX0cbpvNDos7eZNAiJVbrESRFjDS8CPlWxWgoy-9pNE3mKRChnSXw24BYKvRLpO0_zX9pBNvjp/s1656/March0224_029.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/AVvXsEgNjgd64CNGS4lAGLkY2peVTDNO1VwnTuEbzUGwjtFt-OGWYGO-oPSvQdNnTbQBI2M6uzQsFOAcWu64KWY82oOTi9swilZyLIw4S_jyWmnxgPsM99TfzzeX0cbpvNDos7eZNAiJVbrESRFjDS8CPlWxWgoy-9pNE3mKRChnSXw24BYKvRLpO0_zX9pBNvjp/w400-h238/March0224_029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Charlee would join me, and we would play a few games of bowling (she would win two to one).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jxSlZ5znUlE-jv_krX-IUIDBjUcBdSpFO36MfWeAl8-0diNt0TTIOaIqS1YOws7wbOQ1rAMtm0UNTjspkioStzK5_RgZxjXl33qnpIXetr3ME5DEadmtpxKcrtHgDlGcSyjkUWvnfDyGaOtFHYA9K_dxYj_01UX_B0xh3wf0vQ628brNU83sLySU129-/s924/gemma_belli%20relay%20map2.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="924" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jxSlZ5znUlE-jv_krX-IUIDBjUcBdSpFO36MfWeAl8-0diNt0TTIOaIqS1YOws7wbOQ1rAMtm0UNTjspkioStzK5_RgZxjXl33qnpIXetr3ME5DEadmtpxKcrtHgDlGcSyjkUWvnfDyGaOtFHYA9K_dxYj_01UX_B0xh3wf0vQ628brNU83sLySU129-/w400-h211/gemma_belli%20relay%20map2.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>From Gemma Cleanslate</i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Also there were games of laser tag and a few others. Gemma Cleanslate says there will be trophies given out to top players of some of the games. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bellisseria for Life continues to March 10. So if you're in a gaming mood, come on by<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-3192393996212146658.post-41788280758034563732024-02-19T06:00:00.020-05:002024-02-19T19:11:53.532-05:00Valentine's Day - Love in the Air at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Dancerina Starlight <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/AVvXsEiXaCcry9ufzucuH2pxRqX88Dkil5N9Pnus-FpXevu91UCa4Hrk8eYeEhM5yX9PK1ls4zdAx3VbtPYiInDPjEPK-IPGJQfwkvnh4b9XXtNazZ65iSK6hPkoaFu2HyRt6wL6AIc7WfZeoIgjnbjc4-ODKe4GuQgYJujLMMmomoNpxN5zIt6FFtzyOIEX9Os6/s1568/dancerina_jazz04.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1568" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXaCcry9ufzucuH2pxRqX88Dkil5N9Pnus-FpXevu91UCa4Hrk8eYeEhM5yX9PK1ls4zdAx3VbtPYiInDPjEPK-IPGJQfwkvnh4b9XXtNazZ65iSK6hPkoaFu2HyRt6wL6AIc7WfZeoIgjnbjc4-ODKe4GuQgYJujLMMmomoNpxN5zIt6FFtzyOIEX9Os6/w400-h196/dancerina_jazz04.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Despite one's position about Valentine's Day, it is clear the history of what we know as Love and Friendship Day, dates back to Ancient Rome. And while Valentine's Day is now known for kissing, Valentine's Day gifts, and hard-to-get dinner reservations, the origins of the holiday are far less romantic. Yet, how beautiful and super cool that resilient and relentless humans can aesthetically make lemonade from lemons. Looking at a half full glass of lemonade versus a half filled glass with lemons, is a great perspective to have. Collectively, we have beat the odds and have set aside one day for the "unbeatable" state called LOVE!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwpvxOW59UII-2JMI-yjryKmBkhwTyYbD6BvicQG_Dea4tFOo72WsnisOjo-7COlU_Q33bGzqFHkZ3T_cX0HKgp3YvvAfcJdaiA744xeIosFKh-Y_yPttg_ooI4XgQxWtyzfzGc8n0jgn_Dr0BCVFF6QuzDsO1tLrNsYrn8i4mEuQFcbCRLDBl52L06Jf/s171/heartimage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="148" data-original-width="171" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwpvxOW59UII-2JMI-yjryKmBkhwTyYbD6BvicQG_Dea4tFOo72WsnisOjo-7COlU_Q33bGzqFHkZ3T_cX0HKgp3YvvAfcJdaiA744xeIosFKh-Y_yPttg_ooI4XgQxWtyzfzGc8n0jgn_Dr0BCVFF6QuzDsO1tLrNsYrn8i4mEuQFcbCRLDBl52L06Jf/w320-h277/heartimage.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />We know that "in honor of one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and, through, later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Regions known and unknown observe this day in reds and pinks; and even some purple and elegant blacks.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Here in Second Life, many regions coordinated events for such a special day. One named is Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic, owned and operated by Mrs. Orchide Delmar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlJ6NZ9C4SwMF-G0T6Wmv8Z0g6WNJaxuyn-rfEo_G35hmZJevaGWEEboqz3ZuOuIXZhLS1eoDoiaTZ-lsR9-rEEPNxuFYPLk53OllBv9S87A09p8XQGo0eLDNt9jOrfjayfDOokN31uY_qAujDoxoDr5cRRn4y8mHhfyWrOxzMcwBQrW0gZmk6UKnGJ0E/s595/dancerina_orchide.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="379" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZlJ6NZ9C4SwMF-G0T6Wmv8Z0g6WNJaxuyn-rfEo_G35hmZJevaGWEEboqz3ZuOuIXZhLS1eoDoiaTZ-lsR9-rEEPNxuFYPLk53OllBv9S87A09p8XQGo0eLDNt9jOrfjayfDOokN31uY_qAujDoxoDr5cRRn4y8mHhfyWrOxzMcwBQrW0gZmk6UKnGJ0E/w255-h400/dancerina_orchide.png" width="255" /></a></div><br />Each year Love & Harmony attracts the most in-love guests and members of its VIP tiered Clubs this time of the year. Approximately sixty-five (65) SL residents celebrated with Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic, from sun-up to sundown. Some engaged in semi private dinners, which started on Saturday February 10th through Wednesday February 14th. As couples wine, dined, and danced, Cupid was shooting his arrows of love over Love & Harmony all day. Esteemed guests brought themselves and their sweethearts and others found love. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfbtvBgJhtzlM5u1pQuPI6TCt6Gc7z6HQEuvIyqn_YAMmFt1vHwb7dPN5Hjkle_7cQrrXEsmMk8ZCfeY_Jc-yJC5Zzm3CGT19O6y6RU_iFZ5WXMDF0Zk5kO4VS0mJMn2HWRC421Jbf2MuJHXWY5Jr4Gcgg1-RjGcBvNTJLAz88POGsBLObaz7lbBtJx1Q/s1723/dancerina_jazzromantic04.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="1723" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfbtvBgJhtzlM5u1pQuPI6TCt6Gc7z6HQEuvIyqn_YAMmFt1vHwb7dPN5Hjkle_7cQrrXEsmMk8ZCfeY_Jc-yJC5Zzm3CGT19O6y6RU_iFZ5WXMDF0Zk5kO4VS0mJMn2HWRC421Jbf2MuJHXWY5Jr4Gcgg1-RjGcBvNTJLAz88POGsBLObaz7lbBtJx1Q/w400-h130/dancerina_jazzromantic04.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As on a daily basis and any events, Mrs. Orchid Delmar sets the atmosphere accordingly. This year she was not shy about demonstrating her passion for Valentine's Day. The ballroom was decorated in shades of red and pink; accentuated with gold trimmings. Her expressed image of two pink hearts was hard to miss and this captured guests' attention. Guests repeatedly acknowledged the displayed symbolism of love and harmony.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9FzF0cSBl_UsTuc5PkveIW6rCwTpJgZuEwoB1jZIpBK1GUWDL_b7aztRWrq8YH0qGrigZmr_YKiwzUqhng-HfxM8wHDi3kIn0SE4tWyoDn0Nt1WH95c9ECujaoPtyEQp3tumvAJMCzSenSSyPmg3rOVvIW_nZWhGkmywIXhSD9aYdCGMLRjskNMwQLZJ/s1157/dancerina_jazzromantic07.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="1157" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9FzF0cSBl_UsTuc5PkveIW6rCwTpJgZuEwoB1jZIpBK1GUWDL_b7aztRWrq8YH0qGrigZmr_YKiwzUqhng-HfxM8wHDi3kIn0SE4tWyoDn0Nt1WH95c9ECujaoPtyEQp3tumvAJMCzSenSSyPmg3rOVvIW_nZWhGkmywIXhSD9aYdCGMLRjskNMwQLZJ/w400-h251/dancerina_jazzromantic07.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As Mrs. Delmar remained among guests, she thanked them for coming and
reminded them of the true meaning of love. Her expressed words are best
defined in the unknown authored Valentine's Day poem.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKE87COk_alwCfV3HXw8JDwNKU9kmyY-RyuLfWQUMmpt_miZJ_ZRkf543bNZ9kmnLykuP9KG5K1dMBBXsMeO4TkDzae-1oiDaCZBhmpiNAaivh2qQJFTEskXK2_jbd8ULmwltIeEBbX8xgN_w7JBPRBONgY6lQgVcZaoK72drRVwwMl7mB2kr8E3iccvS/s1180/dancerina_jazzromantic08.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="1180" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKE87COk_alwCfV3HXw8JDwNKU9kmyY-RyuLfWQUMmpt_miZJ_ZRkf543bNZ9kmnLykuP9KG5K1dMBBXsMeO4TkDzae-1oiDaCZBhmpiNAaivh2qQJFTEskXK2_jbd8ULmwltIeEBbX8xgN_w7JBPRBONgY6lQgVcZaoK72drRVwwMl7mB2kr8E3iccvS/w400-h270/dancerina_jazzromantic08.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />As Mrs. Delmar remained among guests, she thanked them for coming and reminded them of the true meaning of love. Her expressed words are best defined in the unknown authored Valentine's Day poem.<br /><br />Five little hearts, all in a row. The first one said, "I love you so!" The second one said, "Will you be my Valentine?" The third one said, "I will, if you'll be mine!" The fourth one said, "I'll always be your friend!" The fifth one said, "I'll be friends until the very end!"<br /><br />As we ponder these words, let us remember that love is shared everyday of our lives, and we see it in each other in different ways.<br /><br />Thank you, Mrs. Delmar, for creating a place called Love & Harmony.<br /> <br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Love%20and%20Harmony/134/162/21">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Love%20and%20Harmony/134/162/21</a><br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/LHSL22/<br /> <br />https://discord.gg/kWJkgKWAvM<br /><br />Dancerina Starlight</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-6875468376971899002024-02-12T06:00:00.004-05:002024-02-12T06:00:00.140-05:00Kowloon Locker Festival: A Virtual Spectacle of Creativity Second Life<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Klaus Bereznyak</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">With the event running until the 14th of February, there's still time to explore the unique celebration of tiny spaces and creativity that is the Kowloon Locker Festival. It's an eclectic collection of decorated lockers contributed by Second Life residents and showcasing some exceptional flights of imagination.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6f3kbIH1JLg-8TeyUyX2cxI20SPLfEJiOpYtXUIWYXplBMEwwbt-H477ZKl0x5wJ4guwvPF1pSFvssnBWDSj4kip-7u9MB1spJ8GqS0Gb0Z2NlRnqTqV-7WW4btYvgoRB5ei8a_peF0RYOemMhQQiWCVTkR3NoPj7KOjhYJBg81ovGAc9h4FU8d3Fn9b/s912/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(4).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="912" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6f3kbIH1JLg-8TeyUyX2cxI20SPLfEJiOpYtXUIWYXplBMEwwbt-H477ZKl0x5wJ4guwvPF1pSFvssnBWDSj4kip-7u9MB1spJ8GqS0Gb0Z2NlRnqTqV-7WW4btYvgoRB5ei8a_peF0RYOemMhQQiWCVTkR3NoPj7KOjhYJBg81ovGAc9h4FU8d3Fn9b/w400-h225/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(4).png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Easily found to the left of Kowloon's main gate landing point, the festival features around 30 lockers, each one modded according to the tastes, interests, and imagination of participants: from crowded rooms to fan tributes and minimalist spaces. Participation was open to any avatar from January 26th as explained on the Kowloon's Wall blog. On joining the group for a small fee, Magnum Yoshikawa, Kowloon's caretaker and "chief carpenter", gave each participant a simple locker as their canvas, and the challenge was to unleash their creativity however they felt inspired.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAUzR_fqzeRL-cTekEYYELDI-gsGpUKL2BrOblOQB6OIacSrsKAcb7cmhkahukO0dYGnC4QBRcZTryFZnowi8PoOusKebVh0ePbhNJxSHuYeG0ZSngOyAEmAaxwyTCt97h57v2qqH1Opmkyyjfv0S3ypj_sXKgEarf9JUw3J0Jj2RLxrwuiyBdQ7ZVJN4/s912/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="912" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAUzR_fqzeRL-cTekEYYELDI-gsGpUKL2BrOblOQB6OIacSrsKAcb7cmhkahukO0dYGnC4QBRcZTryFZnowi8PoOusKebVh0ePbhNJxSHuYeG0ZSngOyAEmAaxwyTCt97h57v2qqH1Opmkyyjfv0S3ypj_sXKgEarf9JUw3J0Jj2RLxrwuiyBdQ7ZVJN4/w400-h225/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(1).png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Surely invoking the joy of having a small space to personalize that many of us may have had at high school, the result is a fascinating array of lockers, each reflecting the diverse interests and talents of its maker. This is what SL is really good for (in my humble opinion) and the variety of themed designs, sculptures and imaginative interiors offers a glimpse into the vibrant creativity of the SL community.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5seInOLdzC_BNoX5zu6kDNr5x0ranBHIsZkUNqSiLUgrjZaq9H3qtVQQbxBmhSZo7d7QN8ZKTiDf3iC2FGjiJNgAqgvwhD4yPEJpiXqTjaOyndnCscl4F6CnWt8Errc-voPc6HNeR3NyS024SEQGiOZpZEY5vK7Iq0-jn_562HMAt7UHepRDkodkkPyrh/s912/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(7).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="912" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5seInOLdzC_BNoX5zu6kDNr5x0ranBHIsZkUNqSiLUgrjZaq9H3qtVQQbxBmhSZo7d7QN8ZKTiDf3iC2FGjiJNgAqgvwhD4yPEJpiXqTjaOyndnCscl4F6CnWt8Errc-voPc6HNeR3NyS024SEQGiOZpZEY5vK7Iq0-jn_562HMAt7UHepRDkodkkPyrh/w400-h225/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(7).png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Many of the lockers demonstrate not only the way avatars can step up when artistic freedom is offered but also the sense of humor we bring to our second lives. Some of the modifications include some impressive applications of scripting, likePyo Igaly's rocket locker, which gives visitors a surprising ride into the sky for a bird's-eye view of the exhibit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv1-5QDbjtHMfGyGqEh4E84SqX9iykxOBcOrkLuQJimsQnCjmSe0wJ2DLAJaLtd4axPjvz2VKpOZ65TBkwcX1Uftqo6oKoMBqUQ_G4fybyrvX4zrmho5zQPOK0PR-kcNKWlCueqe9mtCMEQGUER0zpvMU9OC9oFS1SSW7bjlePiYRTbL_2MCsSzE7LZ7H-/s912/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(8).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="912" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv1-5QDbjtHMfGyGqEh4E84SqX9iykxOBcOrkLuQJimsQnCjmSe0wJ2DLAJaLtd4axPjvz2VKpOZ65TBkwcX1Uftqo6oKoMBqUQ_G4fybyrvX4zrmho5zQPOK0PR-kcNKWlCueqe9mtCMEQGUER0zpvMU9OC9oFS1SSW7bjlePiYRTbL_2MCsSzE7LZ7H-/w400-h225/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(8).png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The sim, Kowloon's Gate Reborn, is commonly referred to as just "Kowloon", and it will likely be familiar to long-term residents of the grid, having stood the test of time. It's a homage to a little-known classic PlayStation adventure game from the 1990s, which draws on the neon-drenched, shadowy aesthetic of Hong Kong's infamous Kowloon Walled City. It's quite possible to get lost in its immersive maze of narrow, overhung streets, lined with shops and dark alleys and shady characters. Life here goes on with events such as the Locker Festival as well as hunts and games organized throughout the year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUdKrdSIMH4mRwa73tG1IjSpuLebvbtZjs6Ze6zoM0WnNg9VREjyj_tgK5LnnAYCzd3hkJvWYcxnD6qFxZX7G1-fUiPdokRo6n5peS1Tfhb6AANWy2KeiRcghH4a9aKzcATGYQH2koiZ5sCAlZZ6uUmsvNXHXnJPomHX4E2H_StNupqXdCeGOmQVa_wiq/s912/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(6).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="912" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUdKrdSIMH4mRwa73tG1IjSpuLebvbtZjs6Ze6zoM0WnNg9VREjyj_tgK5LnnAYCzd3hkJvWYcxnD6qFxZX7G1-fUiPdokRo6n5peS1Tfhb6AANWy2KeiRcghH4a9aKzcATGYQH2koiZ5sCAlZZ6uUmsvNXHXnJPomHX4E2H_StNupqXdCeGOmQVa_wiq/w400-h225/Klaus_Kowloon%20Lockers%20(6).png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Art, technology, humor, in a setting that celebrates ancient and modern culture, it's all here, inspiring us with the potential for innovation and connection in virtual spaces. What would you put in your locker?<br /><br />SLURL: <a href="https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kowloon/147/11/24">https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kowloon/147/11/24</a><br />Blog: <a href="https://kowloonswall.wordpress.com/">https://kowloonswall.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />Klaus Bereznyak <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-12170291140318144682024-01-17T06:00:00.017-05:002024-01-18T13:08:05.521-05:00Hippiestock<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/AVvXsEhRhIa8xnw3avhI48H_bkLNMnRvPSK7T43qsJ12wtgD-wtPRfk5vCWCEWHz2rO6XJdw9Nll8uE22HJTbc2h4h7d7PnQ2O5G82We4hUny-nRKSISG-7Gi118lO6z4TECWyMowYl4-lJnKnW1446h0REydsaxjDHqA26o49nZXi-S02_WAGS5wG0zAtchy_Qe/s3092/gemma_hippiestock%20hippie%20Bowman_006.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="3092" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhIa8xnw3avhI48H_bkLNMnRvPSK7T43qsJ12wtgD-wtPRfk5vCWCEWHz2rO6XJdw9Nll8uE22HJTbc2h4h7d7PnQ2O5G82We4hUny-nRKSISG-7Gi118lO6z4TECWyMowYl4-lJnKnW1446h0REydsaxjDHqA26o49nZXi-S02_WAGS5wG0zAtchy_Qe/w400-h219/gemma_hippiestock%20hippie%20Bowman_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I finally was able to find time to visit Hippiestock.It was live music day which was great! This a terrific event that has been in SL since 2011. It came out of the vision of Hippie Bowman and friends and is here in January every year since. Take a walk up to the barn on the west side of the region and read the History there. There is a road sign with direction.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEGHNKap9KKM_q5RgUQpTIKnxR1krQIYOKZUuX1hPQf-7jf2-3j06JFC0dRCXYHU5LeDfh7qU4DiMMv2LUjP18FxOLH4I64MbeJ-HBNLdmhw3VGJAsjjyVzNcux-g9skq_RQkHnw46rDoIRXp2ikoHQnSTr2Mf06JtX0tpl15UVF40ybvq-pki8Dzco2B/s3092/gemma_hippiestock%20hippie%20Bowman_005.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="3092" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEGHNKap9KKM_q5RgUQpTIKnxR1krQIYOKZUuX1hPQf-7jf2-3j06JFC0dRCXYHU5LeDfh7qU4DiMMv2LUjP18FxOLH4I64MbeJ-HBNLdmhw3VGJAsjjyVzNcux-g9skq_RQkHnw46rDoIRXp2ikoHQnSTr2Mf06JtX0tpl15UVF40ybvq-pki8Dzco2B/w400-h219/gemma_hippiestock%20hippie%20Bowman_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />This year the region was built by CK (Ceakay Ballyhoo). She said “This year's Hippiestock has been shaped by me as I have tried to recreate the Woodstock Festival area of 1969 in watercolour textures. Lots to see and find, including sim related items for sale or for free!<br /><br />The sim is only around for the month of January.<br /><br />Find out about the events here: <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=81f52f2267f7570b8ae8bf69791f297d2e6042cc5f7009e6840bf467c3dbb6a4@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles">https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=81f52f2267f7570b8ae8bf69791f297d2e6042cc5f7009e6840bf467c3dbb6a4@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles</a> “<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0WSUPpSB9hQrB0zm9-tRxic3BKPDrWA69Ibgm3YEIVUOJKO1-HKYf4B-6N2-GpG9BRVFjiRsS8mMoLJpdofgLatdmsP6_Js7EJk-vRQIddi7FuQO9JlCLrXL2vTpvk0IDw-KVlD7m1NK9lDHCqvZv6wHmWt0zpEZPhtd3jU3OXcdTp8wOTbgitmSNbRO/s3092/gemma_hippiestock_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="3092" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0WSUPpSB9hQrB0zm9-tRxic3BKPDrWA69Ibgm3YEIVUOJKO1-HKYf4B-6N2-GpG9BRVFjiRsS8mMoLJpdofgLatdmsP6_Js7EJk-vRQIddi7FuQO9JlCLrXL2vTpvk0IDw-KVlD7m1NK9lDHCqvZv6wHmWt0zpEZPhtd3jU3OXcdTp8wOTbgitmSNbRO/w400-h219/gemma_hippiestock_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I arrived at the site while Hippie was strumming and singing songs from that original Woodstock and artists of the era. The décor is so reminiscent of the original farm. There are lots of places to just hang out and chat when there are no events taking place .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGCQ6MfgtMVPIbxXoOzPc1hRhGenv6-Z71XqgXEJb72hr5ps5_a9ur7FmX-LhyqiO3II7HvqYrO3KauqJdItn7XjSl6yjwxZJyRVJoNGKm61Vz46r8Q6o7JkA3xnsj1aId0io6W4hX_KKaK4RV-SenEtn1q7pvy2SyXjFfV6uStJP7lkbv6ao96BWRAJN/s3092/gemma_hippiestock%20hippie%20frog_001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1813" data-original-width="3092" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGCQ6MfgtMVPIbxXoOzPc1hRhGenv6-Z71XqgXEJb72hr5ps5_a9ur7FmX-LhyqiO3II7HvqYrO3KauqJdItn7XjSl6yjwxZJyRVJoNGKm61Vz46r8Q6o7JkA3xnsj1aId0io6W4hX_KKaK4RV-SenEtn1q7pvy2SyXjFfV6uStJP7lkbv6ao96BWRAJN/w400-h235/gemma_hippiestock%20hippie%20frog_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />CK has also created a cute “tour” book from the eyes of the Elle who meets Hippiefrog and goes off to help him search a lost smile somewhere in the region.that you will find on the land next to teller of the story. Take some time to read it, It is so sweet and cute! It is also for sale on the hill at the barn.<br /><br />You will land right next to her . Take a look at the picture of the original farm and the recreation that is posted at the landing point also. Visit while you have time. Check the goggle page for events. <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Terrapin/31/247/22">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Terrapin/31/247/22</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3tgDKIxmd4ICfRbJSh_RG-1Y3jNSFOX-L9JFW9wKJnEIqkIhkTR9kv9D2jwPqG39KZpzdKKjlOnW7-DyB2UPOV8GietTDWr9UXRoqmLXmHKXUQSq23uvOQWK6TytSZ7icbQTt6MIBNczrAqgDbHILpTDv4QA2wEld091TOhs0hV5UJGe3Tn6Uz_E7De6/s578/Gemma_Bellisseria%20map%20january.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="540" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3tgDKIxmd4ICfRbJSh_RG-1Y3jNSFOX-L9JFW9wKJnEIqkIhkTR9kv9D2jwPqG39KZpzdKKjlOnW7-DyB2UPOV8GietTDWr9UXRoqmLXmHKXUQSq23uvOQWK6TytSZ7icbQTt6MIBNczrAqgDbHILpTDv4QA2wEld091TOhs0hV5UJGe3Tn6Uz_E7De6/w374-h400/Gemma_Bellisseria%20map%20january.png" width="374" /></a></div><br />I have to tell you that the Bellisseria continent 5th anniversary is coming ! It will be a fun event held beginning on April 24 with a whole week of events. So much has happened as this continent grew exponentially over those years. It is still growing! That is a shot of the continent map taken from my home recently. All are invited, not only residents, to celebrate. Initial information is found here. Put it on your calendar!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/507622-bellisserias-5th-anniversary-an-invitation-for-residents-to-participate/">https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/507622-bellisserias-5th-anniversary-an-invitation-for-residents-to-participate/</a><br /><br /><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Gemma Cleanslate </b></span></i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Correction: earlier we slipped and put the wrong date for the anniversary. It's been corrected*</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-45226178271539858162023-12-28T06:00:00.003-05:002023-12-28T15:19:16.179-05:00The Linden Snowball Fight<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;"> <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZ05WO4nqPW8w6HhTC9yAkDKODWMKf-4JDK-u7Ee8IjkPDMONN5cP078Ty5yzNqWPUpUmU6xmcXyBw8ZlI1_rrKskaYTPKesvYiacjvK3XP3rwv6dD30IBSzMKFmP24j7av_mNv3pN6aaKfftwm7CBj5khGO2Ne7dZs7k0LlO9ikKvfkzP3HWMKpmDGED/s1656/dec14'23_043b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1656" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZ05WO4nqPW8w6HhTC9yAkDKODWMKf-4JDK-u7Ee8IjkPDMONN5cP078Ty5yzNqWPUpUmU6xmcXyBw8ZlI1_rrKskaYTPKesvYiacjvK3XP3rwv6dD30IBSzMKFmP24j7av_mNv3pN6aaKfftwm7CBj5khGO2Ne7dZs7k0LlO9ikKvfkzP3HWMKpmDGED/w400-h236/dec14'23_043b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Friday
December 15 was the day of December's Linden Snowball Fight. The event
would take place twice, the first was scheduled from 8 to 9 AM SL time,
and the other from 12 to 1 PM. "Scheduled" is the key word here as
people continued tossing snowballs after the scrap was officially over. </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/AVvXsEjDMFYiKRf8rTapEsnCtHIi0HN5-fKF-EovNCUz8L94PiaSH0klixTpWnAu2gyyvOuFDKI0EAynTyz8JOKyrp-UVGnOu6YbBDNokXFLII4xAkWOY_nxCOSXzE-J3habGITH69TyQ3xSK_HclrtanT1Bpnqw7oSUXmOLTQhElwNSsUxCBQMOMqvQwRK1fN7y/s1653/dec14'23_039b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1653" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMFYiKRf8rTapEsnCtHIi0HN5-fKF-EovNCUz8L94PiaSH0klixTpWnAu2gyyvOuFDKI0EAynTyz8JOKyrp-UVGnOu6YbBDNokXFLII4xAkWOY_nxCOSXzE-J3habGITH69TyQ3xSK_HclrtanT1Bpnqw7oSUXmOLTQhElwNSsUxCBQMOMqvQwRK1fN7y/w400-h223/dec14'23_039b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Instead
of a free-for-all, this time the event was a "capture the flag" game
with two teams, red and green, with an option not to be on either one.
In previous years, the snowballs just splatted, tossed one into the air,
or temporarily froze someone. But for this snowball scrap, getting hit
three times would send you back to the start. </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/AVvXsEiOVCVEviArZcz3dadBf9q1Mh_qBne-H2y8QHyj3zSj04qRTj099Qan2ziRMUbbWP7i3hzGOjyM0x3ojDXDs2wJ1YiCJiXu9XB6LhEVbP616lLm0Ormw0Kf0JU5zZ_46D_FfH-7tfM2Re_c1FDorBG1jgXS2fJfrrvGQdKKPO1iLr3MeN2j4YAsoNcPmbUI/s1656/dec14'23_041b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1656" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVCVEviArZcz3dadBf9q1Mh_qBne-H2y8QHyj3zSj04qRTj099Qan2ziRMUbbWP7i3hzGOjyM0x3ojDXDs2wJ1YiCJiXu9XB6LhEVbP616lLm0Ormw0Kf0JU5zZ_46D_FfH-7tfM2Re_c1FDorBG1jgXS2fJfrrvGQdKKPO1iLr3MeN2j4YAsoNcPmbUI/w400-h219/dec14'23_041b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And since journalists are supposed to be neutral, or at least bash both sides equally, yours truly was on "Team Neither."</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/AVvXsEhAtPnzWDWB1RtQTS4AnI9GQmI2pOlNp57WI-87A-kwX3AvzJPygA4-wo5oE84G57vJoMkVDMsFUyyr-ZnIIPy7fi09nStRUAupggOWSEL7FsZfio_QYS66SfhaQ7SISVCox7EHXcX9EFgjtQlax5memM4lde5anyzX-h9Lq8Fj26X4vmDHr5r5QlG86lhz/s955/dec14'23_squeaky.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="955" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAtPnzWDWB1RtQTS4AnI9GQmI2pOlNp57WI-87A-kwX3AvzJPygA4-wo5oE84G57vJoMkVDMsFUyyr-ZnIIPy7fi09nStRUAupggOWSEL7FsZfio_QYS66SfhaQ7SISVCox7EHXcX9EFgjtQlax5memM4lde5anyzX-h9Lq8Fj26X4vmDHr5r5QlG86lhz/w400-h280/dec14'23_squeaky.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Squeaky Mole was among those there, looking festive. <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/AVvXsEgLrmH83E5q7nyDSdaFSJ0EASS7fSFf6REjaumlxpcyDaxLwuTJssckfJ1rHSK9CmjVULWCwUAv8HDGnTqRDXjnaf9woxdGwXTU4u-oRDTMDCPGRT031mrU1rkvOdp9qIrOyCtTKd89P4Wml8aHhlOnys8Kkq-OfieYSiPG5F1OUOaOYVzJsLF1kr2YMOJZ/s1631/dec14'23_046c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="1631" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrmH83E5q7nyDSdaFSJ0EASS7fSFf6REjaumlxpcyDaxLwuTJssckfJ1rHSK9CmjVULWCwUAv8HDGnTqRDXjnaf9woxdGwXTU4u-oRDTMDCPGRT031mrU1rkvOdp9qIrOyCtTKd89P4Wml8aHhlOnys8Kkq-OfieYSiPG5F1OUOaOYVzJsLF1kr2YMOJZ/w400-h223/dec14'23_046c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Looks like Blinky Mole was "hot dogging" it. <br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmzWhyXPJQCMcYlNsDCUWyyPKNdx8Oig0EKF0gm8hyHFNmdIDJtCfqr68GmjNA1jTaMWEFUP7QjjbQudVwU83jKA_9nvxD-dGGrntcsbKUAQTQwlCiw9DG783PKf9PuvXWUjH-zKH4c9jsnIgiIy1QZTquwxbEcN_LxGZZbPt9tg-9_Y1jyBui1iV6E6B/s1655/dec14'23_051b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="1655" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmzWhyXPJQCMcYlNsDCUWyyPKNdx8Oig0EKF0gm8hyHFNmdIDJtCfqr68GmjNA1jTaMWEFUP7QjjbQudVwU83jKA_9nvxD-dGGrntcsbKUAQTQwlCiw9DG783PKf9PuvXWUjH-zKH4c9jsnIgiIy1QZTquwxbEcN_LxGZZbPt9tg-9_Y1jyBui1iV6E6B/w400-h221/dec14'23_051b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I
think I did okay, giving as good as I got. Yes, I nailed a few Lindens
and Moles. But wasn't really able to get a good picture of it. </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/AVvXsEjssajIIB6mHt_T4yDdlqhpTEJ9qJo5NswG6Y97M8-YlxwRxNrgKWOIbcvZJDD1dPPpCVuxVNF66CNE9EUSoNUpCUKGQWTkuglhGDqujUaQSQAOXLtW5mssZ_KzTQzQyn-gSrMEr_zpUktYDcGjlBw8EzJTE4uXRxDXIpxWKIkJuCyo0iRUzK6bbqIz57Wr/s1655/dec14'23_052b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="1655" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssajIIB6mHt_T4yDdlqhpTEJ9qJo5NswG6Y97M8-YlxwRxNrgKWOIbcvZJDD1dPPpCVuxVNF66CNE9EUSoNUpCUKGQWTkuglhGDqujUaQSQAOXLtW5mssZ_KzTQzQyn-gSrMEr_zpUktYDcGjlBw8EzJTE4uXRxDXIpxWKIkJuCyo0iRUzK6bbqIz57Wr/w400-h220/dec14'23_052b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Team Red won game two. I wasn't around for game one, so not sure which side won that.</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/AVvXsEht69MdLjon6k6FYRGyANdqC15OpxfKNsikQdx-Dj4RIZYqx6o792AaEsGqk2ceoqVX7waqjbRDv7taJv_AdLkdAx4Hw5iTaL8L1kVgQfC4QpOrOZIWg0i8N1Ln8bNnlpQZfeVI1hH5_kO0qVxVcITbNyrgz_na9XqMXcQhm6SzOr-x6MMWL4d43aP0UbGi/s1656/dec14'23_054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1656" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht69MdLjon6k6FYRGyANdqC15OpxfKNsikQdx-Dj4RIZYqx6o792AaEsGqk2ceoqVX7waqjbRDv7taJv_AdLkdAx4Hw5iTaL8L1kVgQfC4QpOrOZIWg0i8N1Ln8bNnlpQZfeVI1hH5_kO0qVxVcITbNyrgz_na9XqMXcQhm6SzOr-x6MMWL4d43aP0UbGi/w400-h236/dec14'23_054.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It was quite the snowball scrap to remember. If past years are any guide, expect another Linden Snowball fight in a few months in early 2024 before winter ends. But in the meantime, the snowball arena remains up at Linden Lab's Winter Wonderland for anyone to head over and toss a few snowballs.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan</div></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-7735539170014435522023-10-30T06:00:00.051-04:002023-10-30T06:00:00.277-04:00Reader Submitted: Rock Band Tribute Concert At Steelhead<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvHXrjhhEcBefFZcBXDUbKnCLVp2OTne__6K3YYRuOfsxNOxqxlcHDzA58PSF0QOAX-l6c4feYASNx6Xnu5CiOkeKwon00dfUngIgykE8COGmPHWLcPKOxZdC82wG5Tw_AtqSev3w2L0Gy-Q4W8y6ctjFcli8dsI8MXO6J1B9Py5qmKeJtc0Al8qo9iIx/s1920/FuzzballOrtega_Scorpion%20Tribute%20Concert%20in%20Steelhead%20Bay_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvHXrjhhEcBefFZcBXDUbKnCLVp2OTne__6K3YYRuOfsxNOxqxlcHDzA58PSF0QOAX-l6c4feYASNx6Xnu5CiOkeKwon00dfUngIgykE8COGmPHWLcPKOxZdC82wG5Tw_AtqSev3w2L0Gy-Q4W8y6ctjFcli8dsI8MXO6J1B9Py5qmKeJtc0Al8qo9iIx/w400-h213/FuzzballOrtega_Scorpion%20Tribute%20Concert%20in%20Steelhead%20Bay_001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>On October 20th, The Johnathan Heiss Project held Scorpions Tribute Concert to promote Steelhead. </p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhrj_0pFzs77JBoAgjI5RHG97FX9oULHqMDtR3Ia6rE2D79Q51YIfKfG8U_BPNXhnUZhRAh6e6YEiSl_tXug6L8nvc_dUY_nyDplsEJGqUUD-QqDSZ4HjW4LrCrCRwF65OmbYeZBjYPwl8AvcMTOx6QZvWzoZZhnpCkFiVWpu8Y0IxDWhpBnjrPXffJIW/w400-h213/FuzzballOrtega_Tribute%20Concert%20in%20Steelhead%20Bay_009%20Deputy%20Mayor%20Zantyago%20Mannonen%20enjoying%20the%20show.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Deputy Mayor Zantyago Mannonen enjoying the show</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />More people showed up after these pictures were taken, and everyone enjoyed themselves, the event went smoothly, and Johnathan Heiss has shown an interest in returning to Steelhead for more events.</div><p>Just the start of more positive changes coming to Steelhead<br /><br />Fuzzball Ortega</p>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-76576437177343677862023-09-27T15:00:00.009-04:002023-09-27T18:29:05.021-04:00Pillory A Linden (Or Mole)<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/AVvXsEgFLWf3Ivh7ZgjCrTaNm68DB77mHNuYwbzrHO5JbhlGr5GAR08SFSU_TvzvSV0NXodP_QZhgdoqJyQDAgZIFhJaE3kHrO_2wQlioY8yjdWFs_JS-7TdFI9mH2leyoPybcM1l4cXA2UWUQ7UX44azWsLPHcsjMO9OlvXVBrU7GTd0ib6bUUNKuTZVMGvaycn/s1656/sept22'23_014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLWf3Ivh7ZgjCrTaNm68DB77mHNuYwbzrHO5JbhlGr5GAR08SFSU_TvzvSV0NXodP_QZhgdoqJyQDAgZIFhJaE3kHrO_2wQlioY8yjdWFs_JS-7TdFI9mH2leyoPybcM1l4cXA2UWUQ7UX44azWsLPHcsjMO9OlvXVBrU7GTd0ib6bUUNKuTZVMGvaycn/w400-h239/sept22'23_014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />On Friday September 22, the Second Life Renaissance Festival began. This is a yearly event held to benefit <a href="https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/making-strides-against-breast-cancer.html">Making Strides Against Breast Cancer</a>, an annual fundraiser to help the American Cancer Society which focuses on breast cancer. Until Sunday October 1, there will be three sims and many days of various happenings, such as dances with DJs playing music, roleplays, silent auctions and raffles, lots of shopping, and plenty of scenery and people dressing up in Medieval and Renaissance outfits.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghTnP25AeGHvUVI2bZkQbkCGqqlGEH_3D8_q8cB2Tw8cbI4kWhcsVi8I8dHt4rGQS0QMk5Qj-hRMg-5kMqhfXnm8Dhj-QkL6faBNqy49zYfd9iJj0IoFTAPkiCMKnjjh_dTtHeIXYmAWpTLdXXqpNZdlzdBvoSgFzkWunrzZOl1twpEgOCnUonB49MKMir/s1550/sept22'23_012b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1550" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghTnP25AeGHvUVI2bZkQbkCGqqlGEH_3D8_q8cB2Tw8cbI4kWhcsVi8I8dHt4rGQS0QMk5Qj-hRMg-5kMqhfXnm8Dhj-QkL6faBNqy49zYfd9iJj0IoFTAPkiCMKnjjh_dTtHeIXYmAWpTLdXXqpNZdlzdBvoSgFzkWunrzZOl1twpEgOCnUonB49MKMir/w400-h221/sept22'23_012b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> The Lindens an Moles have also gotten into the act, happy to lend a
hand, or paw in the case of the furries and tinies among them. In the
past, they've done events such as "Joust A Linden." This year, their
event was "<a href="https://slrenaissancefestival.com/lindensattherenfest/">Pillory A Linden (or Mole)</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/AVvXsEivohgHg5rxni6RD5azxbt4lyRt6-Yk_sZaRSGpjKtRuv8GeDIpTDth5LzXepe2gwH26rAN8so03r-wLD-cDVeP1Si-yJhPYwY7sws2fY0Q2cBkz-TCDUI8LHTEFbS7JToHPrKpHXiXHUpCyBbMSAWRudzFULrK9hwpLYL_Yoyrr-_V8XPiI6lYvdIg2Vxy/s1656/sept22'23_013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivohgHg5rxni6RD5azxbt4lyRt6-Yk_sZaRSGpjKtRuv8GeDIpTDth5LzXepe2gwH26rAN8so03r-wLD-cDVeP1Si-yJhPYwY7sws2fY0Q2cBkz-TCDUI8LHTEFbS7JToHPrKpHXiXHUpCyBbMSAWRudzFULrK9hwpLYL_Yoyrr-_V8XPiI6lYvdIg2Vxy/w400-h239/sept22'23_013.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>The Lindens & Moles have escaped the castle guards who chased them down the country side and have arrived safely at the SL Renaissance Festival. However, they had a few, shall we say, “incidents” along the way whilst visiting the village taverns and partaking in local merriment. Some, more so than others it appears. Reports of table dancing, chandelier swinging and loud singing in the streets in the wee hours have reached the Festival Queen<br /><br />They must be held accountable for their loud and rambunctious behavior and have been ordered to the pillory by the Festival Queen. <br /><br />By Royal Decree, Second Life Residents are to be the judges! What crew do you think deserves to be in the Pillory?<br /><br />Voting is by L$ donation to the kiosk beside the team you want to save from being locked in the pillory.<br /><br />In true Pillory style, rotten vegetables will be provided for all to throw.<br /><br />Lindens & Moles will be live at the Pillory ... trying to proclaim their innocence! Don’t be fooled! Don’t let them bribe you!</i><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Nuala Maracas would state, "Reports have been received that the Linden Delegation has lost its way and journeyed far to the lands in the north where they have come across a mysterious and valuable treasure, which they have taken with them to RenFest. The treasure was found outside a castle, apparently the housekeepers were doing a through castle cleaning and set the treasure outside to 'air out'. The castle guards are now in hot pursuit of the Lindens and Moles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">"The Lindens & Moles have escaped the castle guards who chased them down the country side and have arrived safely at the SL Renaissance Festival. However, they had a few, shall we say, 'incidents' along the way whilst visiting the village taverns and partaking in local merriment. Some, more so than others it appears. Reports of table dancing, chandelier swinging and loud singing in the streets in the wee hours have reached the Festival Queen." </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/AVvXsEi6J8FOdBKPFtbNzGJMmaejJKsoCnkxOjqPX5mRDd4fRHPjFkw3r60xGdCIB-u8H30wrnRxImFqU3Zd2fcmYoxYn3XIaVtenXaHOsaO6EBBEb6HYJns8flfO7d7cniEEXytYG2NWDVkuOmHZkkccO_cLsKgq8TUAxo8kT7Up-22K54ZD3x1dOi1kHmy9J-2/s1550/sept22'23_011b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1550" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6J8FOdBKPFtbNzGJMmaejJKsoCnkxOjqPX5mRDd4fRHPjFkw3r60xGdCIB-u8H30wrnRxImFqU3Zd2fcmYoxYn3XIaVtenXaHOsaO6EBBEb6HYJns8flfO7d7cniEEXytYG2NWDVkuOmHZkkccO_cLsKgq8TUAxo8kT7Up-22K54ZD3x1dOi1kHmy9J-2/w400-h223/sept22'23_011b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> There were quite a few people there, so some avatars were gray to me for a while. There were also plenty of Lindens and Moles there, standing out with their blue nametags and blue dots on the minimap. For the event, they were originally going to be split into five teams, led by Derrick Linden the tiny Dragon, Itsa Mole, Alota Mole, Chronos Mole, and Patch Linden himself. But there would be only three at the event, including Patch's Team One.<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/AVvXsEiyl0UH_82owzhFK1zrp_LunTc3r9PFho3NYw0VgPbpmOMT3zCUjuJC93-PDBT3Mn1cXkkRwT7VywoAkmt__miVujkQz7s_MxKoVe0pU1ChqDxyicHfNB6dY1xLyUkyzBiSMB7dhQlnrycoUAtlua-zl-CylgVmvoymmpvaBgKfiSsfWv3xpXN2aDhjp7yz/s1656/sept22'23_017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyl0UH_82owzhFK1zrp_LunTc3r9PFho3NYw0VgPbpmOMT3zCUjuJC93-PDBT3Mn1cXkkRwT7VywoAkmt__miVujkQz7s_MxKoVe0pU1ChqDxyicHfNB6dY1xLyUkyzBiSMB7dhQlnrycoUAtlua-zl-CylgVmvoymmpvaBgKfiSsfWv3xpXN2aDhjp7yz/w400-h239/sept22'23_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>There was no shortage of people around in period clothing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWTxQJR4LxCWHkcOV1Pb4Dt_zn0DWQGJl8ldPbShnpXkB__DBWA0u44aXk463BMThHMx2r2QfJtNMl12FJIM6VXT9II6M24omkCzcxrkqJcNX8dih7-oYwm7WIOzMGdrQGxrOnb6Uzpn0QN_t2BybyN94ig0NcIdKlqDN8xCJIi-Qkc0UJsSpoAH70H6z/s1656/sept22'23_028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWTxQJR4LxCWHkcOV1Pb4Dt_zn0DWQGJl8ldPbShnpXkB__DBWA0u44aXk463BMThHMx2r2QfJtNMl12FJIM6VXT9II6M24omkCzcxrkqJcNX8dih7-oYwm7WIOzMGdrQGxrOnb6Uzpn0QN_t2BybyN94ig0NcIdKlqDN8xCJIi-Qkc0UJsSpoAH70H6z/w400-h239/sept22'23_028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHDFlkY4-e3asYTU8llVeSIr0noTbcikBT39LEL7IK97GWFuU6zlWrldMRWVugaA7u0eRUHo39madiFZJ0ZcUD1CG_CQRplK1YcoRjkkOvLQzTyUFmNmfpFnYySF02qsd_R0-_7UoL7FXGyGKQbVYJ5SI_2R_yrKQ8POhC012xfqPlm2zp7_ggDh35DW_/s1656/sept22'23_033b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1656" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHDFlkY4-e3asYTU8llVeSIr0noTbcikBT39LEL7IK97GWFuU6zlWrldMRWVugaA7u0eRUHo39madiFZJ0ZcUD1CG_CQRplK1YcoRjkkOvLQzTyUFmNmfpFnYySF02qsd_R0-_7UoL7FXGyGKQbVYJ5SI_2R_yrKQ8POhC012xfqPlm2zp7_ggDh35DW_/w400-h211/sept22'23_033b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Patch Linden was there, in a green sweater and white shorts. <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/AVvXsEjI7iI3uEOaD8hAPRqINwU0O_iu9DbSi01H5AlEfzwNWZJMSWeo3lYOVwr4RBGKN5a2i1w57YqRKnexgBDlBQvMNeACakm92HTUWK3OeIQZSlLbk9GfJMj6c16caj8IxQgOTYwSFB51_Y40aQk-DPqlpt1PsFlgcCT-PDfWLE_gF6uLk8wnfqvGvq1NG2Nm/s1551/sept22'23_019b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1551" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7iI3uEOaD8hAPRqINwU0O_iu9DbSi01H5AlEfzwNWZJMSWeo3lYOVwr4RBGKN5a2i1w57YqRKnexgBDlBQvMNeACakm92HTUWK3OeIQZSlLbk9GfJMj6c16caj8IxQgOTYwSFB51_Y40aQk-DPqlpt1PsFlgcCT-PDfWLE_gF6uLk8wnfqvGvq1NG2Nm/w400-h216/sept22'23_019b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Both Gemma Cleanslate and I were there for the event. I was wearing my outfit from the Fairelands Quest in the Fantasy Faire of 2018.</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/AVvXsEguTlYcVI5qO3NB1mFIXnKGBNIVsJgt5Elf7oU4lKAl8nTWC4xdCYdfRHje9Ls_ZV7Ra7maeWPftWBFMfYqUH93QnPIcGYG21qdZboK8F0pwJaxG_ck7zL3HUp7obec2QPL0pL_4rD74Dh48BmJuliql1sZaNC2Mcgb1mjOC4XalDC_XO6e4qwy5BEyHF3K/s1656/sept22'23_040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTlYcVI5qO3NB1mFIXnKGBNIVsJgt5Elf7oU4lKAl8nTWC4xdCYdfRHje9Ls_ZV7Ra7maeWPftWBFMfYqUH93QnPIcGYG21qdZboK8F0pwJaxG_ck7zL3HUp7obec2QPL0pL_4rD74Dh48BmJuliql1sZaNC2Mcgb1mjOC4XalDC_XO6e4qwy5BEyHF3K/w400-h239/sept22'23_040.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There were four kinds of rotten food to toss at those in the pillory. Xia Xevious would comment, "That's why I don't eat those rotten foods. Crew 2 do have fresh food there. And CLEAN water."<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/AVvXsEg8iyWlIIXSHqNeMMd4P0mgruT_HJNINFpgmJCvqxs58O6j9_MJWytmXIlrFKgtQzBKCq58JGvVstmuS6FjrPIEMMIsVaT4_u_aCCnBOpdPxhwm5Eeuy2OCwqvxhVhNDhnbkYr30wVNpv0r0rda3kWiDAz5LuxUBnyTJi4GdOhGXReW7VTOd27KOaawu2UB/s1654/sept22'23_020b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="1654" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8iyWlIIXSHqNeMMd4P0mgruT_HJNINFpgmJCvqxs58O6j9_MJWytmXIlrFKgtQzBKCq58JGvVstmuS6FjrPIEMMIsVaT4_u_aCCnBOpdPxhwm5Eeuy2OCwqvxhVhNDhnbkYr30wVNpv0r0rda3kWiDAz5LuxUBnyTJi4GdOhGXReW7VTOd27KOaawu2UB/w400-h211/sept22'23_020b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Anna Mole as a small robot in a princess hat.<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/AVvXsEhYkZphlI85SV1B4ksf_R-0kz31ddmZRQtVLC21wgYfgAAPVProy8o0o4i-KZ-FxyRhYY0UR1X_NEF0GCEsgH99LU-Efh5BwgD25fQNXDFSye5wSpuVww3pAKgUYxuo3RacEYLoelbDB73vl8LFR_tHm5V-Gmg0mR3uDtiCef9pv1eEzQB5qqgWXvfE46OZ/s1656/sept22'23_023b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="1656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkZphlI85SV1B4ksf_R-0kz31ddmZRQtVLC21wgYfgAAPVProy8o0o4i-KZ-FxyRhYY0UR1X_NEF0GCEsgH99LU-Efh5BwgD25fQNXDFSye5wSpuVww3pAKgUYxuo3RacEYLoelbDB73vl8LFR_tHm5V-Gmg0mR3uDtiCef9pv1eEzQB5qqgWXvfE46OZ/w400-h213/sept22'23_023b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Avariel Falcon, the Relay's dark unicorn, was among the crowd.</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/AVvXsEhSI6LeQrI5Hx7I0Bu65LuC7fqRQzG7WRyp6osAlkFSucS2RSrQBoSHojFDlCsxd5HuI1rqy0373o2S1AqqLtEE_V5hGmWyK3fwFEiWUA-aoDMFUfb1zAaPVEEVQZ02OnC9Fpco2_zgPQafoFLEJwPOC-EQIdlV8SgZ2ujTFor0yZ0BSHXuFQQeKDc2cdrZ/s1656/sept22'23_024b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1656" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSI6LeQrI5Hx7I0Bu65LuC7fqRQzG7WRyp6osAlkFSucS2RSrQBoSHojFDlCsxd5HuI1rqy0373o2S1AqqLtEE_V5hGmWyK3fwFEiWUA-aoDMFUfb1zAaPVEEVQZ02OnC9Fpco2_zgPQafoFLEJwPOC-EQIdlV8SgZ2ujTFor0yZ0BSHXuFQQeKDc2cdrZ/w400-h210/sept22'23_024b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Star Mole in a flowery dress.</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/AVvXsEi9TtAOGlcvgZZnGJaZg8MUxekquiCwg15n1-gZMKIc-NSGeAt-OLwIUEEy2qhUOdBVtU3E5OUhLGgc0lRb4ZGGlAY8k5KbyDV_p7-xyDK2svpO57arrtgKSleiYBHOv7lwMCIMxlTW_E_UuHUQ7AjoKpnDb9pwvtz7KcnoWdnQZzjvjbmT18tClr13-B8h/s1656/sept22'23_030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TtAOGlcvgZZnGJaZg8MUxekquiCwg15n1-gZMKIc-NSGeAt-OLwIUEEy2qhUOdBVtU3E5OUhLGgc0lRb4ZGGlAY8k5KbyDV_p7-xyDK2svpO57arrtgKSleiYBHOv7lwMCIMxlTW_E_UuHUQ7AjoKpnDb9pwvtz7KcnoWdnQZzjvjbmT18tClr13-B8h/w400-h239/sept22'23_030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Someone in the audience threw up some fireworks at one point. </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/AVvXsEiyIqm8G3Mg4F2zF3aBjIagirYkV3HVnGptDTZt9IzBUwBtEr7xvZOXULxV_4ZJEuMR80wahC9joAPpZCRiBGgO_2EQDGyV1_Y3t87EvOfGb1IRPvwrQDyUru40VSB9xxMORiBcgVjFwiqvebaGvFNTZXIm_BT0hsskTRmKQJ1mJu2LVna2d9Sn5K31jNsI/s1656/sept22'23_080b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1656" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIqm8G3Mg4F2zF3aBjIagirYkV3HVnGptDTZt9IzBUwBtEr7xvZOXULxV_4ZJEuMR80wahC9joAPpZCRiBGgO_2EQDGyV1_Y3t87EvOfGb1IRPvwrQDyUru40VSB9xxMORiBcgVjFwiqvebaGvFNTZXIm_BT0hsskTRmKQJ1mJu2LVna2d9Sn5K31jNsI/w400-h208/sept22'23_080b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Grumpy Mole, or was it Chronos, was sitting on a throne at one point.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> As time went on, people donated to kiosks representing the five groups of Lindens and Moles. Relayer Nuala Maracas would occasionally shout to encourage it, "Your donation helps us with supporting those with Breast Cancer. Through a secure mobile app, The American Cancer Society connects 2,900 women facing breast cancer with trained breast cancer survivors to support them during their journey – anywhere in the country."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">People would root for various teams and make various comments. Xia Xevious: "That is true. I"m animal lover but I'm torn between you and Mini. You know who got my attention all the time? Mini of course. :P DONATE TO CREW TWO!" Liz Wilner: "does anyone honestly want to see the Jester be in a stockade? This only makes for a sad Jester...which makes for no fun." Eladrin Nightshade (squidpaladin Resident): "The poor Jester DESPAIRED at the sight of the stocks earlier." Jibble Pizzaro: "Everyone donate so each kiosk is even so they all PAY THE PRICE!" SLRenaissanceFestival Resident shouts: "There ya go !!! lock them all up!" Eladrin Nightshade (squidpaladin Resident): "Actually that I could get behind. Get them all!" </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/AVvXsEiVmepBlrdQDXpVXkO9wTJvqcxDMybov3ubSJFnM0pBu12F4Yd7x9cHKIQNTPScLj85_xuYO40cVEv7cNOaT5Ovhjre-uMq5Zl2mL8HwnHg_wKv5Pbcs7zYiKwHqJqDJI2OBr9CpTjGAWWJ-369s85OPHdIit-GR14hyKZK9ypcmOkz0g9ZkIYYw5jEdm6V/s1656/sept22'23_078c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmepBlrdQDXpVXkO9wTJvqcxDMybov3ubSJFnM0pBu12F4Yd7x9cHKIQNTPScLj85_xuYO40cVEv7cNOaT5Ovhjre-uMq5Zl2mL8HwnHg_wKv5Pbcs7zYiKwHqJqDJI2OBr9CpTjGAWWJ-369s85OPHdIit-GR14hyKZK9ypcmOkz0g9ZkIYYw5jEdm6V/w400-h239/sept22'23_078c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Lindens and Moles would join in the talk, Jester Molesaying, "Dont make a sad Jester! donate to crew 1!" Patch would muse, appealing to the tinies, "Team 2 is responsible for the wootberry fountain being delayed. Vote for team 1 to get it back on track!" Xia Xevious grinned, "I knew it was Patch's fault. Stick to Crew 2!" Mini Mole blinked, then spoke, "It was us!" Then she wavered, " Wasn't yes that was WAS NOT!" Brigantia Mole: "WOOOT for team ONE!!. Vote Team One and Spare the ... kitty!" Liz Wilner blurted, "Wootberry...delayed? Dinkies and Tinies unite! vote Team 1!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As time went on, the donations came in. SLRenaissanceFestival Resident announced, "Team 1 L$42,383 Team 2 $19,893 Team 3 L$24,700 .. 18 minutes remain." Eladrin Nightshade (squidpaladin Resident): "Oh heavens. Thats a BIG jump for Team 1!" Xia Xevious: Donate to CREW two! They have fresh clean water and food here. And kill the lag real quick." Then she noticed something and laughed, "Who donated huge to that ridiculous Team 1?" Patch Linden mused, "Team 2 is responsible for the spoiling of the Ye Olde Waffle Syrup! Luckily Team 1 saved some and can provide you with all the waffles!" Icer Shimmerscale (Icer Oakleaf) cried out, "Not the syrup!" Xia Xevious: "Team 1 cost you the LAGGEST to the core.. Donate to Crew 2!" Jibble Pizzaro asked, "Which team makes the best casinos?" Patch
answered, "Team 2 made the casino!!! That's all I'm going to say!"</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/AVvXsEgAMRE7oAGTunccyZfuvVbUwFQszNz0ZS6_9ytdSf38Jzk2VLZHIi6SiY9dxdMzpBZfu02CkdRtNYAR7hUAkvmmsvSJryKSckJC87I1bt41ASbgybvThOfVNwdtJo_o7aLU2o-A-y-KFjSoI7wisP25eRxlhpIKgUxV4QrbAo7-77oE38uABcLkUHQJgkLL/s1656/sept22'23_049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMRE7oAGTunccyZfuvVbUwFQszNz0ZS6_9ytdSf38Jzk2VLZHIi6SiY9dxdMzpBZfu02CkdRtNYAR7hUAkvmmsvSJryKSckJC87I1bt41ASbgybvThOfVNwdtJo_o7aLU2o-A-y-KFjSoI7wisP25eRxlhpIKgUxV4QrbAo7-77oE38uABcLkUHQJgkLL/w400-h239/sept22'23_049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Wendi Linden tried to take advantage of the One vs Two banter, "While team one and team two attack each other, donate to the team that support you - Team Three!" Kitty (Prettykitty Gumbo) seemingly bought it, "I shall donate to team 3." Eirynne (Eirynne Sieyes) was saying, "Wow Team one way ahead!" Then heading about the last donation, "Noooo they keep the lag away!" Liz Wilner: "I insist that Jesters remain happy...or they give a very poor juggling performance...and they don't dance right...vote Team 1!" Eirynne (Eirynne Sieyes): "Team 1 makes lag by keeping us here all day. And night!" Patch Linden mused, "Mirror Mirror on the wall.... who has the highest ARC of us all????" After a pause, " You don't say... Magic mirror proclaims it is those who make up Team 2! So vote for team 1 instead!" Xia Xevious responded, "The mirror broke when you look at that mirror? that's Team 1. Donate to Crew two!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brigantia Mole did a cheer, "Team Two, Team Two, you're so great, You're always there to collaborate. With your teamwork and your might, You'll win every day and night. Team One, Team One, you're number one, You're the best, second to none. With your leadership and your grace, You'll always take first place." SLRenaissanceFestival Resident announced the updated totals, "Team 1 42,583 Team 2 20,100 Team 3 45,200" Then stated "Our Pillory guard is up on the top .... ready and waiting to lock them in !" Mini Mole wipes a tear from her cheek, "Yes, please save Crew Two. The pillory is a cruel thing. Vote Crew Two!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As it got to a few minutes to the deadline, SLRenaissanceFestival was updating more, "$44,350 team 2 ... $46,350, $3,000 away from being safe. 2 minute. $50,000 team 3 ... $48, 150 team 2 ... $53,150 team 2. ... $69,150 team 2 ... $55,000 team 3 ,,, $65,000 team 3 ,,, $75,000 team 3"</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/AVvXsEiSVUQNDWlFl2oYJaMAby1ntd3Xpn7ILe2oBo6pxQyokscbhge8Ndig0GF-d0Gheu2G1KdFZ9ByxyfqPf18WJ6cAwz_TGE3D1pKEEGakt9tN_c5XWLDhGc7OoaxMFM8ukmirjyGRhttrFHZneQafs8OWu9Vsh2zfUOLP3yxEPL2ZoEdTkVvPoZmwsWS6S3f/s1656/sept22'23_032b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1656" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVUQNDWlFl2oYJaMAby1ntd3Xpn7ILe2oBo6pxQyokscbhge8Ndig0GF-d0Gheu2G1KdFZ9ByxyfqPf18WJ6cAwz_TGE3D1pKEEGakt9tN_c5XWLDhGc7OoaxMFM8ukmirjyGRhttrFHZneQafs8OWu9Vsh2zfUOLP3yxEPL2ZoEdTkVvPoZmwsWS6S3f/w400-h209/sept22'23_032b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Finally the time ran out and the final totals were announced, "Team `1 $104,690 Team 2 $76,500 Team 3 $76, 100 FINAL TOTALS!" Then came the results, "TEAM 3 IS LOCKED UP!" And so the Lindens and Moles of Team Three, Itsa, Milli, Chronos, Binky, and Alota Mole, and Derrick, Wendi, and Vix Linden would be in a one-sided food-fight, "Let them get in the pillory and grab your tomoatoes. Grab your tomatoes in the crates on the sides" Someone commented, "Tomatoes sounds like a griefer attack." <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/AVvXsEjyUbQne8wpj268btTeFCyxAjWCQ6b_MgCpfh7C0YxmYWOwLH2O9C6zRlpIRqsI7t71-IOLcmqrzTuUHzex3MHJ7nfBOVg5seuCdQaOB4LmKdJAlyO60bd3yDchoBeULUhkTZ6_cx2-I78OjLhAafmu0wx93T9m_Q1ZglCxTtdMhtTyjMx6-NEihHvqlc9f/s1656/sept22'23_034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUbQne8wpj268btTeFCyxAjWCQ6b_MgCpfh7C0YxmYWOwLH2O9C6zRlpIRqsI7t71-IOLcmqrzTuUHzex3MHJ7nfBOVg5seuCdQaOB4LmKdJAlyO60bd3yDchoBeULUhkTZ6_cx2-I78OjLhAafmu0wx93T9m_Q1ZglCxTtdMhtTyjMx6-NEihHvqlc9f/w400-h239/sept22'23_034.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">And the rotten food started flying, "(laughter) You all are hitting those poor folks pretty hard!" Much of it seemed aimed at the dragon, "So many hitting Derrick." </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/AVvXsEg32fSpzelGgqEZArRS-BsbuSX2NXC6zu1ypgaltoneLlEMqG0d1ZmFqZXqzzdnvBs0LEa9MxePely9KWpM9EwxoHmPPtf1rjmiLznGljrIenj9Cuix04pvgsO166t4XUy8_Uh54La6IGBQk-etrmsJLDHmrhdPT93fBAWO41ZDQG5NUoTxGrdJy9w_5RsW/s1656/sept22'23_035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32fSpzelGgqEZArRS-BsbuSX2NXC6zu1ypgaltoneLlEMqG0d1ZmFqZXqzzdnvBs0LEa9MxePely9KWpM9EwxoHmPPtf1rjmiLznGljrIenj9Cuix04pvgsO166t4XUy8_Uh54La6IGBQk-etrmsJLDHmrhdPT93fBAWO41ZDQG5NUoTxGrdJy9w_5RsW/w400-h239/sept22'23_035.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />One resident went, "This is terrible. I can't watch." Another spoke, "Poor people, I can't do it." But Mini Mole stood behind Patch, getting ready to throw a tomato, "Better duck, Patch. I'm a terrible shot." For some reason, the radio stream started playing "<a href="https://youtu.be/mjXM6x_0KZk?si=oUYH9Q6A6AEPk4-U">The Battle of New Orleans</a>" by Johnny Horton.<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/AVvXsEgB39kOMVwLw-TTCRpwVmbIiGdv-FoZTiqcYOOF-8NPLEPHBv_FdBOaJlxS8l8Xxgn4ZJm-31nXxSHV6T4hM81_4SN8SQZf42YnoOZMAFDEsxUTS-t2xwkXNTqd7HOSm78eZW_bCzYc6ur-VdQvMhS1n7cuAIwYvdTH6khbN2AGswjUpYa3R6H0OgDXsirn/s1656/sept22'23_036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB39kOMVwLw-TTCRpwVmbIiGdv-FoZTiqcYOOF-8NPLEPHBv_FdBOaJlxS8l8Xxgn4ZJm-31nXxSHV6T4hM81_4SN8SQZf42YnoOZMAFDEsxUTS-t2xwkXNTqd7HOSm78eZW_bCzYc6ur-VdQvMhS1n7cuAIwYvdTH6khbN2AGswjUpYa3R6H0OgDXsirn/w400-h239/sept22'23_036.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> At one point, there was a fire in front of the pillory. Maybe the dragon had enough.</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/AVvXsEgccPDUWMcZHBdCjXStDYN-s3blv_6lK83OpXvooAGUu-0tuwBuVVQ56BUgQsMg2nppQJSoMZr9EPbkGGfgqtwQD_OmReSiylJ4yy2l1MfGXQAv6GUBBaw0jeMD6oy_K89w2bywU1bYccqR24q-qTNRSnVjsSQISWd2RaLcJTqbQyYE5-QrKPVIh5wZApz0/s1656/sept22'23_050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccPDUWMcZHBdCjXStDYN-s3blv_6lK83OpXvooAGUu-0tuwBuVVQ56BUgQsMg2nppQJSoMZr9EPbkGGfgqtwQD_OmReSiylJ4yy2l1MfGXQAv6GUBBaw0jeMD6oy_K89w2bywU1bYccqR24q-qTNRSnVjsSQISWd2RaLcJTqbQyYE5-QrKPVIh5wZApz0/w400-h239/sept22'23_050.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> At one point, some long white length of slide appeared. </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/AVvXsEhMWAsHIYeeebfPoaEnOlI_CHhPRUHXCZhlYlZ8bvPYINF3QirtnsRYmLEBwqya1wJ4_nSZ7fkF-ATp37dNIam_e9v_JI6m9f9W59peVe_zKXgWT9Rd7ghI3dxSSAGoa84Z8HiMfWsLlyIYimJBdRIcvsR5Mm5RyJUf03ln-Wa3PchyDM3rE21U3e2KW2v5/s1656/sept22'23_043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWAsHIYeeebfPoaEnOlI_CHhPRUHXCZhlYlZ8bvPYINF3QirtnsRYmLEBwqya1wJ4_nSZ7fkF-ATp37dNIam_e9v_JI6m9f9W59peVe_zKXgWT9Rd7ghI3dxSSAGoa84Z8HiMfWsLlyIYimJBdRIcvsR5Mm5RyJUf03ln-Wa3PchyDM3rE21U3e2KW2v5/w400-h239/sept22'23_043.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And some lights. </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/AVvXsEjZXRYiR8kDze51pisfeeorbIcU8_TMmvIIwGy9mWh9O5gZjbiDxOdXnaZhtCwu7zE1ZPlk7pjxjoCn6mwoDAHjBQBy60A2rP8-B7IcL6BHaK_-phkQBRi_FYwUW6qH-taP69F116EPf7k_DCaI4_fuE0QJsuFTlefUTwH49IrPmG51ETRm3irRDhvADKNJ/s1655/sept22'23_055b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="1655" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXRYiR8kDze51pisfeeorbIcU8_TMmvIIwGy9mWh9O5gZjbiDxOdXnaZhtCwu7zE1ZPlk7pjxjoCn6mwoDAHjBQBy60A2rP8-B7IcL6BHaK_-phkQBRi_FYwUW6qH-taP69F116EPf7k_DCaI4_fuE0QJsuFTlefUTwH49IrPmG51ETRm3irRDhvADKNJ/w400-h211/sept22'23_055b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Hobbes Linden showed up only after the totals were rang, "I'm sad I
missed all the fun, but hello to peoples, thank you for saving Team one
and if anyone wants a very late Linden Bear bribe, just let me know." </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/AVvXsEgc53ivhx6zuKHYntsLZ1bRYoO7Us8JR9oFjelajqn7zWomUMgFQ91PJrOWDNd0b_ziK_ZupKoAfj-t88QuYuStFG_L0QLlH8jdaaUn53YyWIi5qq59rSCygfdKKgZVINFpCjSxCAjdgWTD7JX6rXgGtgS5gs__CmORwHBucE-ptkJ9Xeq0Zqp0Hpx6UUOP/s1656/sept22'23_042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc53ivhx6zuKHYntsLZ1bRYoO7Us8JR9oFjelajqn7zWomUMgFQ91PJrOWDNd0b_ziK_ZupKoAfj-t88QuYuStFG_L0QLlH8jdaaUn53YyWIi5qq59rSCygfdKKgZVINFpCjSxCAjdgWTD7JX6rXgGtgS5gs__CmORwHBucE-ptkJ9Xeq0Zqp0Hpx6UUOP/w400-h239/sept22'23_042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Kitty (Prettykitty Gumbo) threw a fresh apple to Avariel, and the unicorn went "Yay, apple!" and started eating it. Hobbes then commented, "I dunno, if people are throwing fresh food maybe I'll hop up there even though my team is safe." <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/AVvXsEgqAT2JfH1IvxaH9lKO-8eeU4edLjApK-9WLLrx6kTb21lm-6ymCSt18HFWG-LfflQQJHb3EaCeprIjpH9R2HXLq0HxhPpZLn4XsLqoP0DVQUhSDEMC2Y2Fb0WpD7H8iXpH2nGzJDiJMBoVSW1qTun6_gzfwyvc3f2Xs9QQhgGzZhGOMyF55Uvxqi9G-YXH/s1656/sept22'23_045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAT2JfH1IvxaH9lKO-8eeU4edLjApK-9WLLrx6kTb21lm-6ymCSt18HFWG-LfflQQJHb3EaCeprIjpH9R2HXLq0HxhPpZLn4XsLqoP0DVQUhSDEMC2Y2Fb0WpD7H8iXpH2nGzJDiJMBoVSW1qTun6_gzfwyvc3f2Xs9QQhgGzZhGOMyF55Uvxqi9G-YXH/w400-h239/sept22'23_045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Patch Linden was the subject of a couple pranks. Hobbes Linden tossed something at Patch, "I may have risked my very existence...but I have fruited Patch. Haha!" At one point, someone yelled out, "A bad Scottish accent shouts: PATCH LINDEN! MARY LAYTON HAS BESTOWED UPON YE THE GIFT OF THE HAGGI!" And then a number of odd brownish critters started circling around the mouse-eared Linden. <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/AVvXsEjzQzZEwy91MJXUJFgRriPLSKAQm-5KhuhZd0Fs3y1gnA2wlouU-1kK89wOW_lqJ-1qY2cXAS44QpfQRzm1HAt8lkdoH3CoZJ2Y171CgrCMnzLEF9Zk_8B2o9r7dTP1ucASd_A3I1h-6iO2FoHFuKJO5pFyWFtDaYmH6WTOfRM-HB-I_nEZRoqW6u4XdZLu/s1656/sept22'23_085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQzZEwy91MJXUJFgRriPLSKAQm-5KhuhZd0Fs3y1gnA2wlouU-1kK89wOW_lqJ-1qY2cXAS44QpfQRzm1HAt8lkdoH3CoZJ2Y171CgrCMnzLEF9Zk_8B2o9r7dTP1ucASd_A3I1h-6iO2FoHFuKJO5pFyWFtDaYmH6WTOfRM-HB-I_nEZRoqW6u4XdZLu/w400-h239/sept22'23_085.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Eventually, the Lindens and Moles in the pillory were let go (and presumably offered a bath and change of clothes). It was then time for the next event, the Parade of Nights. </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/AVvXsEg_9zciRnjO1CMbE1xbySCfKgn75aPMc4kbJK7PrrAnSKpMk2f5eOmZS-iZ4pu4HExxcMgK8KiFieCi87qn6KxarL_crFyycojXlem8JJGWSew9uW_zsLNiRGRCIHsBObTnDH378CHDCCYUOAyuHmJvqqqCzAo4JYWX6yK3FmWJMh55OeQo9gDKToEmALWp/s1655/sept22'23_087b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1655" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9zciRnjO1CMbE1xbySCfKgn75aPMc4kbJK7PrrAnSKpMk2f5eOmZS-iZ4pu4HExxcMgK8KiFieCi87qn6KxarL_crFyycojXlem8JJGWSew9uW_zsLNiRGRCIHsBObTnDH378CHDCCYUOAyuHmJvqqqCzAo4JYWX6yK3FmWJMh55OeQo9gDKToEmALWp/w400-h209/sept22'23_087b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Patch Linden would be part of the parade, near the front. Later on, Gem Sunkiller would DJ at the Minstrel's Corner stage. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Nuala Maracas shouted, "Huge thank you to the Lindens and Moles for their support in the fight against breast cancer! Thank you, thank you! You are such good sports." Another resident spoke with a smile, "Thank you Lindens and Moles! We tease, but we do love you!" Kitty added, "Yes, we do love you all." Xia Xevious threw in, "Indeed! Thank you guys very much!!!" A fourth spoke, "You raised a lot of money thanks to you all hugs lindens and moles you all are amazing." </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/AVvXsEiAuEXnRaprh0PLZudnBgLxJD70BngQ1WdBNPs17qJ_U50L9N_GhxUA7d7yD4CULmw9OfSNOt75_Z1PjL-1y1WTIeFoY-zH5z4BccW2uxSZfxGf_zVdvzTS_NirIYSjSDae01hdTPM-z74KVkeZLwKF4jYMGWDHJngpcF8PzWNJsR4EEgota8WQbVYjYHEC/s1656/sept22'23_063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1656" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuEXnRaprh0PLZudnBgLxJD70BngQ1WdBNPs17qJ_U50L9N_GhxUA7d7yD4CULmw9OfSNOt75_Z1PjL-1y1WTIeFoY-zH5z4BccW2uxSZfxGf_zVdvzTS_NirIYSjSDae01hdTPM-z74KVkeZLwKF4jYMGWDHJngpcF8PzWNJsR4EEgota8WQbVYjYHEC/w400-h239/sept22'23_063.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It should be noted that there's still plenty to see and do at the Renaissance Festival. There's the music events, there are the archery and melee tournaments, there are the silent auctions for things like free Premium Plus and name changes that are open until Saturday September 30, and plenty of shopping. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">"Thank you again to all the Lindens and Moles ! Another
successful year ! (try to stay out of trouble next year )"</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-3192393996212146658.post-8823582796211770412023-07-17T06:00:00.031-04:002023-07-17T06:00:00.134-04:00Burn2 Conception And The BBB SL20B Party<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;"> <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/AVvXsEhePyPu7dXV2nCn9M-UqOJYO-Bo0KFZMYKG90VxxO0X05AAO8X_YTkEMv7ag3TAg-IBFntL-O5qvmIqz28bvnQEzUDNj3kVFzSz6Tz4LQ0DYQtwajuSUkTnGqnaShnoR6pV8yqx8COaFw0_8a44QbjvKmtVXofIOgNuTZ3LT9tDO7DGzUHou2Lytjei3csy/s3096/gemma_lunar%20and%20itsa_015.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/AVvXsEhePyPu7dXV2nCn9M-UqOJYO-Bo0KFZMYKG90VxxO0X05AAO8X_YTkEMv7ag3TAg-IBFntL-O5qvmIqz28bvnQEzUDNj3kVFzSz6Tz4LQ0DYQtwajuSUkTnGqnaShnoR6pV8yqx8COaFw0_8a44QbjvKmtVXofIOgNuTZ3LT9tDO7DGzUHou2Lytjei3csy/w400-h219/gemma_lunar%20and%20itsa_015.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Besides
greeting and attending a few Lab Gabs and stage parties at the SL20B, I
made it to several events occurring at the Arboretum. Burn 2 held an
informational meeting at the Performance stage . Each lead of the
various departments explained what the department did at all the events
during the year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AUqpeJeJmQvQ_pgVf4hGVUR6KDhBvDPobZYc4cvTie8XarNcYJ1zCtLrChh7Zred-pzbPZ5bRD0HMMC1wzzUnYr0osRxYPRVzekwwUOD_VrTO_UYArOoyCOgjQYfKShB_mAifGdkWsBsVWCRJt-5yHOsgMheiZTKueZp0lxX__x7Hu4QVKCSdd627Plc/s3096/gemma_lunar%20and%20itsa_013.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-AUqpeJeJmQvQ_pgVf4hGVUR6KDhBvDPobZYc4cvTie8XarNcYJ1zCtLrChh7Zred-pzbPZ5bRD0HMMC1wzzUnYr0osRxYPRVzekwwUOD_VrTO_UYArOoyCOgjQYfKShB_mAifGdkWsBsVWCRJt-5yHOsgMheiZTKueZp0lxX__x7Hu4QVKCSdd627Plc/w400-h219/gemma_lunar%20and%20itsa_013.png" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />They also brought in
their own video of past events at Deep Hole where most of the events are
held .They explained the 10 Principles of Burning Man of which Burn2 is
a regional member. It was most interesting to the audience and offered
invites to join in at events as volunteers or creators of the
installations on the Playa at Deep Hole.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtPKbLKJzUoJTuMVCz5i01pcGw0nrlP2H8Dcc3-Yr9YqwRUY3gU8n284kwsyQoqFp4WcknAMrKeJAcKhCNBiNnkJIQrk4m4DnG6m8ORWSzsC3cyTErCSUJ2Nbd4p9kiTN0S7eNH5axaJNzEs7td0RJ12TOvcMBIALgObURF_pk0_uTw72EFIGpRgBBJr4u/s3096/gemma_conception_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/AVvXsEhtPKbLKJzUoJTuMVCz5i01pcGw0nrlP2H8Dcc3-Yr9YqwRUY3gU8n284kwsyQoqFp4WcknAMrKeJAcKhCNBiNnkJIQrk4m4DnG6m8ORWSzsC3cyTErCSUJ2Nbd4p9kiTN0S7eNH5axaJNzEs7td0RJ12TOvcMBIALgObURF_pk0_uTw72EFIGpRgBBJr4u/w400-h219/gemma_conception_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The
next event will be held this coming weekend .It is called Conception
and is held in space! Come over to get acquainted and see all the builds
and join the parties . <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/137/36/24">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/137/36/24</a><br /><br />To learn more about Burn2 go here .<br /><br /><a href="https://www.burn2.org/">https://www.burn2.org/</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICM8l4XTnsTXltmuHwBK-rfVJNMq861b3oJYARgSgLchh0n4pI1EsvG8biDz5Ubn2iqZNctss4k__L35o6CGT_woWWo9WVBa26P91tYcJoEF3L-gwiwtXBj-9Jz6R4fmmCLdFVwZXWNOOrHSN7i1e07BTNM4NzlU9wrM_6r-yZSVSNIVIWAbeD6K6WG_M/s1024/gemma_groupofpeople.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="1024" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICM8l4XTnsTXltmuHwBK-rfVJNMq861b3oJYARgSgLchh0n4pI1EsvG8biDz5Ubn2iqZNctss4k__L35o6CGT_woWWo9WVBa26P91tYcJoEF3L-gwiwtXBj-9Jz6R4fmmCLdFVwZXWNOOrHSN7i1e07BTNM4NzlU9wrM_6r-yZSVSNIVIWAbeD6K6WG_M/w400-h214/gemma_groupofpeople.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The
Belllisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy ,known as BBB , held the largest
gathering that I can recall at their Space ship high over the regions of
the SL20B . Both the opening party and the closing party were terrific!
Above is a shot of the Back to Earth party on July 11 taken by Martina
Voxel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JaRfmwWOCx0GILSntzcSX7_J8NLQwOBVIYlRmNwHIG6iowfIXBiX-EJ29CxIWq213dhfsyz5WpxYrJsQ2Husi3bIgjGk98OxOcigWAB2015NHi3thDXiOMh7K8g3dh7N2cvMGvPIPGA997j2YMkWVv4QTqELyX1axuQdD79qwLshAL5cFkVNoccmMiaa/s2960/gemma_conception_004.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="2960" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JaRfmwWOCx0GILSntzcSX7_J8NLQwOBVIYlRmNwHIG6iowfIXBiX-EJ29CxIWq213dhfsyz5WpxYrJsQ2Husi3bIgjGk98OxOcigWAB2015NHi3thDXiOMh7K8g3dh7N2cvMGvPIPGA997j2YMkWVv4QTqELyX1axuQdD79qwLshAL5cFkVNoccmMiaa/w400-h229/gemma_conception_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It was barely large
enough to fit all that attended and was great fun. Frank Atisso offered
tunes the certainly fit the occasion . I felt like we were on our way to
Mars. Several Moles dropped in as they have been doing at many events
during this past two weeks. One thing that I have enjoyed enjoyed while
greeting was the variety of avatars that came in to visit and explore . I
took some photos of the array that I encountered.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhCTKxyA-9PqtJdqX0Vmx4_yYsBiD-WgsYgZulpr072Up0WGCNIcfvv1HxtWmJCz5_3FkHyEYCIV2SGIvQp6LIT05uJFbKZj9pRpcnBXQNedtVMrtCaxiKHSwXvI-3Mkhp2pUCjKcXHMYd3Iz-FKwcHrvuvW8jsys9jMHuEg9DiNPjrDvdeq_crBScDiW/s3096/gema_slb2_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/AVvXsEiWhCTKxyA-9PqtJdqX0Vmx4_yYsBiD-WgsYgZulpr072Up0WGCNIcfvv1HxtWmJCz5_3FkHyEYCIV2SGIvQp6LIT05uJFbKZj9pRpcnBXQNedtVMrtCaxiKHSwXvI-3Mkhp2pUCjKcXHMYd3Iz-FKwcHrvuvW8jsys9jMHuEg9DiNPjrDvdeq_crBScDiW/w400-h219/gema_slb2_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIVIP0hyCf1TS98KCHqY8kVm8KNTMfm9WZ46ehZ53KSQZupjLybZoTaBPhFMN1s6YL0Ks77iIg3CX1PQg--qIW3NR02mowe7ldYQErXGu3REqEfe7a-45SWjTcv6VcpKmPBQzlKuA6rogZYYZ3GPOoVwGj8qM0pN4C00l1Yn7NgczJE9T7sEvggF8FV0d/s3096/gemma_slb2_008.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3096" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTaXbhTKZln6voKhpe4FBmVYkmcre_4uEUZ5PoMBGl-rlA8sCtfLE7BIMzqE6ZXKdlSxRr4zbDxeEYnMFSafOKo_VadHD6a1WGQRz6r50wTzFFMBPMhQ3sNqtBhOX7pJc8oGETUJ9wRIXZXcoZ5qoBYqBk6znLdsG7iEO1e4spFLzCTerrjWQhe_rB_9m/w400-h219/gemma_slb2_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></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></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-70971494940588519502023-07-07T06:00:00.036-04:002023-07-07T06:00:00.146-04:00Greeting At The SL20B<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/AVvXsEix1UXNO3eXYSH90RQ99COIAsVM38Dr8zbF072TU44Y5gIvTqCFSfsddreP-5x7vh1ahHpftnziSg5bWIn_UI8EHSW1q5x5gbHQ0cbZIB_2pEMH0z2hnr4NHchujuzjf-eedNw2Ncjhce2eMAsEJMgwthFSSG6MNft9Jb4bZnyK2Cnrz1PJS483oKzRJq08/s3096/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_013.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/AVvXsEix1UXNO3eXYSH90RQ99COIAsVM38Dr8zbF072TU44Y5gIvTqCFSfsddreP-5x7vh1ahHpftnziSg5bWIn_UI8EHSW1q5x5gbHQ0cbZIB_2pEMH0z2hnr4NHchujuzjf-eedNw2Ncjhce2eMAsEJMgwthFSSG6MNft9Jb4bZnyK2Cnrz1PJS483oKzRJq08/w400-h219/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_013.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Slbd anl.. 013 - *<br /><br />My SL life was interrupted by the SL20B since I am a greeter on the Regions and spend lots of time helping visitors and orienting them to the events and activities going on all over the 22 regions. I spend a lot of time at the Welcome centers in Awesome and Magnificent where most of the new visitors arrive for the first time. Here is located the vendor for both the Global and National sweepstakes which keeps people coming back daily to enter . The car which is the prize for the National sweeps is on display with Patch Linden replica standing by. Teleports to all the stages, important landing points and regions are located here so it is a busy place. I have seen most of you here too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNpgykP1IbOqCcvgMU18Q9l8RBUHdVFfP9ZDkUf_zw0_iKNwZLy6tWJDadNFD6TOsqIOB65jz-ZgBXctMW8sqHBsgLY2hWGwBztANa4j74pDeDo_FhVZ3h1ak6fNwBsT_2b70I_EU5R4aMit_kmSYoKwqQm7quDZOn1fS-Uv1gJE0kIDXFAYEvwCdK5LO/s3112/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_005.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3112" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNpgykP1IbOqCcvgMU18Q9l8RBUHdVFfP9ZDkUf_zw0_iKNwZLy6tWJDadNFD6TOsqIOB65jz-ZgBXctMW8sqHBsgLY2hWGwBztANa4j74pDeDo_FhVZ3h1ak6fNwBsT_2b70I_EU5R4aMit_kmSYoKwqQm7quDZOn1fS-Uv1gJE0kIDXFAYEvwCdK5LO/w400-h217/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Slb anl 005 - *<br /><br />Several days I greeted as a dinkie and offered some help on the Hunt that was going on too. This year there were 5 prizes located at the main areas but the hints on the hud were hard ! Hints were talked about in the SL20B group chat and many completed it after a while. I made time to go do it and collected the prizes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPks_TVAD-P1BAdqv1J8XL44w_GMi4p5dqEP0501sfOtT3TsRO7ArJQLygsKnKDrBRc6FX0NNXIyHEeXo7XpyLQOuKyw7m-5MpegpAW_MGe0qSr_jG9XntFLK34C4FCZV8yoJ4r0JUceboZ2-5v8EVQy1K1l2uI4Lmv6A2QgpGJxGW0K4s_GTzgJ-zbxaJ/s3096/gemma_slb20%20tia%20at%20mandala_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/AVvXsEiPks_TVAD-P1BAdqv1J8XL44w_GMi4p5dqEP0501sfOtT3TsRO7ArJQLygsKnKDrBRc6FX0NNXIyHEeXo7XpyLQOuKyw7m-5MpegpAW_MGe0qSr_jG9XntFLK34C4FCZV8yoJ4r0JUceboZ2-5v8EVQy1K1l2uI4Lmv6A2QgpGJxGW0K4s_GTzgJ-zbxaJ/w400-h219/gemma_slb20%20tia%20at%20mandala_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />After a few days I was able to visit stages to greet there and offer information. My first trip took me to<br /><br />the Mandala Stage where Tia Rungray(Tialer Mimulus) whose ethereal live music I first heard at last year was performing. His music is so enchanting and and is enhanced with reflections by Violet Boa.<br /><br />The stage build is beautiful and held many performances and dj parties during the Music Fest and on into the week .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZdQzdA-sK_XKacVarnW22NYnTZu1U2NeGsBtccR1DDL0oImy-tEgK7UfRnIFhajBXhRnCgs-AIX5J4cwK-FyYntn4XWGSD1o5uXVYwgePLFvgSZwJo9W2e9j3E9PdLGidytZot8t1VlWPhkOolZRIHz9rF8ybHRqqcTupIqFdYUDPajCJ9lLBsuP5CPX/s3112/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3112" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZdQzdA-sK_XKacVarnW22NYnTZu1U2NeGsBtccR1DDL0oImy-tEgK7UfRnIFhajBXhRnCgs-AIX5J4cwK-FyYntn4XWGSD1o5uXVYwgePLFvgSZwJo9W2e9j3E9PdLGidytZot8t1VlWPhkOolZRIHz9rF8ybHRqqcTupIqFdYUDPajCJ9lLBsuP5CPX/w400-h217/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_012.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I was able to get to several of the lab Gabs where Strawberry Linden
interviewed Patch Linden . He gave us information that Bixyl has been
reporting on . <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29cvmu2Bv7x9RPwXyJUD2Ufd1YX7ZbM_ZbgdagUujPIYJHT7Ocp_uyarbCQN1LG8NWlmhQ8rnO5njegAnldljVUIXcOAOsCVDKCfw-Dipbt1Zx1SQSDeSXg0OYSlP1aJ4nXzeJnZIU-aIbUiN3TDtYGqidP9oW1WkRiZ8j897E9NQHZrBBx3LUDYajK82/s3096/gemma_lunar%20and%20itsa_010.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/AVvXsEh29cvmu2Bv7x9RPwXyJUD2Ufd1YX7ZbM_ZbgdagUujPIYJHT7Ocp_uyarbCQN1LG8NWlmhQ8rnO5njegAnldljVUIXcOAOsCVDKCfw-Dipbt1Zx1SQSDeSXg0OYSlP1aJ4nXzeJnZIU-aIbUiN3TDtYGqidP9oW1WkRiZ8j897E9NQHZrBBx3LUDYajK82/w400-h219/gemma_lunar%20and%20itsa_010.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Other lab Gabs followed every day with more information on how the Lab works in different departments ending on Friday with a gathering of all the Moles who supply our infrastructure on the grid. They are busier than a colony of ants! All the talks are here is you missed them. Strawberry (above ) did a wonderful job asking resident ‘s questions for us.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@secondlife">https://www.youtube.com/@secondlife</a><br /><br />I have a few more events to tell you about in another article.<br /><br />Below are some photos from the regions that I visited during my tour.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiew01z-0Sb8MIRwnUfxFehgBpamy3mVGm3Pm8ZIYZgKBGZj-hPqVwGmbXWfnj2xt6VNDB728cSCRMniu0BBCSqQrPUZIk-yAiHeoaSd7kr2oVNAN4UAiWT9rcgxqmtTyY3eqr5j_LIVY1iEnUIuB5b6zwloh6g4L9FC1eX25ssZEV3EIhnxtWtfTsv6ftV/s3112/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_007.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1694" data-original-width="3112" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiew01z-0Sb8MIRwnUfxFehgBpamy3mVGm3Pm8ZIYZgKBGZj-hPqVwGmbXWfnj2xt6VNDB728cSCRMniu0BBCSqQrPUZIk-yAiHeoaSd7kr2oVNAN4UAiWT9rcgxqmtTyY3eqr5j_LIVY1iEnUIuB5b6zwloh6g4L9FC1eX25ssZEV3EIhnxtWtfTsv6ftV/w400-h217/gemma_slbd%20anlaik_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgpZE93dbGKdq1CcvDRhcWZeAy7wOccvVTvdybpF_nTNMLa4x8i0sKSFdnv-wLNWjN5Hl_PKIaEscVqCbFlfOhWZrSrjHaObxqxwSkFBnnWguKD1WRPytifjqOrknpniu8usGeWDzmrvxNnNjfOeY4B8UTL5iUSQcfQHuZRBmGvS9xJ8VRcnbV7dk-Q/s1492/june16'23rezz_005.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/AVvXsEgLgpZE93dbGKdq1CcvDRhcWZeAy7wOccvVTvdybpF_nTNMLa4x8i0sKSFdnv-wLNWjN5Hl_PKIaEscVqCbFlfOhWZrSrjHaObxqxwSkFBnnWguKD1WRPytifjqOrknpniu8usGeWDzmrvxNnNjfOeY4B8UTL5iUSQcfQHuZRBmGvS9xJ8VRcnbV7dk-Q/w400-h270/june16'23rezz_005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It's a Relay tradition that happens every year and has been called a number of things. It's been called the "Sink the Sims" party. It's been called the wrap-up party, although it shouldn't be confused with the official "Relay Wrap-Up" party in July to mark the official end of the season. Others call it the name yours truly prefers, the "Flood Party."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </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/AVvXsEg2pkvFZyfXrbJa82S4HXkZPbsouOdmkUJTzoZJpsh178qSJz21FvGrGmjpVBrYSohH7EFO2GQ2FVBxsEjhr-X0ZMezN5CXVd2gMh7_cfdZFGVuOi6L3Q70EkDDjfvShfFRHw-ehbfrv9IJzrtN777pVy0gJ1TmpEvYWZV56a_cTZLaXLZ6S07Hhc3Yng/s1024/Sink_the_Sims_2023.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pkvFZyfXrbJa82S4HXkZPbsouOdmkUJTzoZJpsh178qSJz21FvGrGmjpVBrYSohH7EFO2GQ2FVBxsEjhr-X0ZMezN5CXVd2gMh7_cfdZFGVuOi6L3Q70EkDDjfvShfFRHw-ehbfrv9IJzrtN777pVy0gJ1TmpEvYWZV56a_cTZLaXLZ6S07Hhc3Yng/w200-h100/Sink_the_Sims_2023.png" width="200" /></a></div>Rain and Flooding in the Forcast, "Sink The Sims" Wrap Up Party</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Relay 2023 WRAP Party... Wednesday 06/14 @ 4pm SLT...<br />Join us on RFL Research as we "SINK THE SIMS" and wrap up another record breaking Relay Season... We will be handing out the Spirit of Relay Awards and the Gordy Klatt Award among others... </i><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/AVvXsEg8H_dGNTsr7utjWmu9WYCATtg37L93dOz8KVloPeyCzvGIDzGEUyvXMFMGdO6PMVD5vt034RCzRdN1voQ_mBQOcEfmUJ1c1T0BFu9DfWIxb5pLDDowim-661N3N_EUh2-veQl_BI1KbBrnD7vyzDYj_Fwp-LQTUqt1M0xYnUUt6PqnAC1FQZlItinEmg/s1336/bixylrfllastcall3_2010.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="1336" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8H_dGNTsr7utjWmu9WYCATtg37L93dOz8KVloPeyCzvGIDzGEUyvXMFMGdO6PMVD5vt034RCzRdN1voQ_mBQOcEfmUJ1c1T0BFu9DfWIxb5pLDDowim-661N3N_EUh2-veQl_BI1KbBrnD7vyzDYj_Fwp-LQTUqt1M0xYnUUt6PqnAC1FQZlItinEmg/w200-h140/bixylrfllastcall3_2010.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>So how did it start? In 2010, <a href="http://slnewserpeople.blogspot.com/2010/07/last-call-for-fun-at-2010-rfl-track.html">one of the sim managers decided on a whim to flood the place full of water</a>. But someone saw it and told others in group chat, and it wasn't long before people were showing up in swimsuits and inner tubes. So next year, people were asking "where's the flood party?" It would take a few years, including one year in which the "flood" was just a few inches, but eventually the Relayers would get their annual flood party in which the water would rise past their waists and up to their shoulders, and often deeper. </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/AVvXsEgFSP90lgtPXl3q5joX3x0s32S-DmWMXBMtTBHsADCRUbJMGYkyMwT4g3WbDNIqLH9kG7RH8JsS6r6ddYbAdakpCS8CMzVvF_Z4JTAgmHVMIdw7i-4se0T5FJn0zP43T1ikBc7WlQ2cFZSfvSH4NBRYNEXeCOjVTVnaEfHqa27cvyX9VVIE9iK45NGvnQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1492" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFSP90lgtPXl3q5joX3x0s32S-DmWMXBMtTBHsADCRUbJMGYkyMwT4g3WbDNIqLH9kG7RH8JsS6r6ddYbAdakpCS8CMzVvF_Z4JTAgmHVMIdw7i-4se0T5FJn0zP43T1ikBc7WlQ2cFZSfvSH4NBRYNEXeCOjVTVnaEfHqa27cvyX9VVIE9iK45NGvnQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This year's Flood Party was on Wednesday June 14, scheduled to start at 4PM SL time. I went onto the track as my alt Rezzdarnnit. </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/AVvXsEigCxZV_jjWPftsaAbxjKvQWWzxdoVuv3b4y7vRkVAO4XgAo_dpRPTG26cfPLMVjrLmoY3H5qeLKv6Q2IDN6cUnO5xhJgSZaXsWQhGVoPoSeIGHnjcPDnJZkTLloNza4A5_nyYeLxc_gTdQdSwpt21bGkPt_vRvTpV6oOOtprR6k9ylF57IRqtu5sDdjg/s1492/june14'23rezz_016.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/AVvXsEigCxZV_jjWPftsaAbxjKvQWWzxdoVuv3b4y7vRkVAO4XgAo_dpRPTG26cfPLMVjrLmoY3H5qeLKv6Q2IDN6cUnO5xhJgSZaXsWQhGVoPoSeIGHnjcPDnJZkTLloNza4A5_nyYeLxc_gTdQdSwpt21bGkPt_vRvTpV6oOOtprR6k9ylF57IRqtu5sDdjg/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCvNMKVUjPmRNo9bRxy1nAps1iXfEJDzW7w4e2Ee2n037FgSpY9ksC8DhWxLNirpGmczyTlF8RLbWXhY9aEuzxYBqR1GOtKsP26mILukRH1VVf2TgDFcjbuEvnb2lweejHHq0u-pZmE-wk7IjW2h2YSL41SFWX0DaSD4v4qJCDBO-a7CEAixcMAvJgw/s914/june14'23rezz_005b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="914" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCvNMKVUjPmRNo9bRxy1nAps1iXfEJDzW7w4e2Ee2n037FgSpY9ksC8DhWxLNirpGmczyTlF8RLbWXhY9aEuzxYBqR1GOtKsP26mILukRH1VVf2TgDFcjbuEvnb2lweejHHq0u-pZmE-wk7IjW2h2YSL41SFWX0DaSD4v4qJCDBO-a7CEAixcMAvJgw/w400-h315/june14'23rezz_005b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Checking the map, I noticed RFL Research, the sim the event was scheduled to take place was jam-packed with a hundred avatars. It looked like I'd be on the outside looking in this time.<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/AVvXsEiZBNmEZiCVGzXzzAgK92lgIELi3qWGkYmrhqmMaDLDG5MqcYyQzBnnRZGLZD4foBg36CbOa076IktXMx8ErZ1OFmLOJMmoEkP7Et_6BGKftwLDlU3zk8EueIrV2QekCXRC_ekCaaOpQhAZUXpYY_7CShyLRrqr9wO7WseuXK6CjlxD0RCttZcN1jCHAA/s1492/june14'23rezz_003.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/AVvXsEiZBNmEZiCVGzXzzAgK92lgIELi3qWGkYmrhqmMaDLDG5MqcYyQzBnnRZGLZD4foBg36CbOa076IktXMx8ErZ1OFmLOJMmoEkP7Et_6BGKftwLDlU3zk8EueIrV2QekCXRC_ekCaaOpQhAZUXpYY_7CShyLRrqr9wO7WseuXK6CjlxD0RCttZcN1jCHAA/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I was going to walk/teleport over, then I ran into a surprise, the "Party Bus" which offered me a ride. <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/AVvXsEgm7ic8WGhvnhqyO2OaU5ILyfveZ0pgqNTGXZg68V1G7EDo8jnFVA7TVmRKwkaT8pRtIMlFzWCIrePJwtjNEQ1IoPx3Zgxeg5Zo05sx3I7w4s4hOjNysSAZcNZVnYF-PXZsjBgJf7QpYIOaNBLZWZiPdIg8i7zUMjuKdQ_t_Tn8Ce6IFcyxLLn1Lv24fQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_009.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/AVvXsEgm7ic8WGhvnhqyO2OaU5ILyfveZ0pgqNTGXZg68V1G7EDo8jnFVA7TVmRKwkaT8pRtIMlFzWCIrePJwtjNEQ1IoPx3Zgxeg5Zo05sx3I7w4s4hOjNysSAZcNZVnYF-PXZsjBgJf7QpYIOaNBLZWZiPdIg8i7zUMjuKdQ_t_Tn8Ce6IFcyxLLn1Lv24fQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_009.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Inside, Silver Howler was DJing to other canines on the bus's small dance floor. </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/AVvXsEjHRJqsuLKKgwKPaYK_qcEiTnz0S8iFJP9pktEGdIHQhACm-_mwN8N5Yk9TgSGAuXAl0Asbxgj-ojLMFvtjw9eccr9ztlmBUSzLnXafI8XLHepE0qKF2nXc1WtaO7oLThx9uoS5jkWcuXdWrRV1Jbst64GYcXBPe5OolsgwECpWdaKyqXAGNvEXyxuBtA/s1492/june14'23rezz_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/AVvXsEjHRJqsuLKKgwKPaYK_qcEiTnz0S8iFJP9pktEGdIHQhACm-_mwN8N5Yk9TgSGAuXAl0Asbxgj-ojLMFvtjw9eccr9ztlmBUSzLnXafI8XLHepE0qKF2nXc1WtaO7oLThx9uoS5jkWcuXdWrRV1Jbst64GYcXBPe5OolsgwECpWdaKyqXAGNvEXyxuBtA/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCxZV_jjWPftsaAbxjKvQWWzxdoVuv3b4y7vRkVAO4XgAo_dpRPTG26cfPLMVjrLmoY3H5qeLKv6Q2IDN6cUnO5xhJgSZaXsWQhGVoPoSeIGHnjcPDnJZkTLloNza4A5_nyYeLxc_gTdQdSwpt21bGkPt_vRvTpV6oOOtprR6k9ylF57IRqtu5sDdjg/s1492/june14'23rezz_016.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/AVvXsEigCxZV_jjWPftsaAbxjKvQWWzxdoVuv3b4y7vRkVAO4XgAo_dpRPTG26cfPLMVjrLmoY3H5qeLKv6Q2IDN6cUnO5xhJgSZaXsWQhGVoPoSeIGHnjcPDnJZkTLloNza4A5_nyYeLxc_gTdQdSwpt21bGkPt_vRvTpV6oOOtprR6k9ylF57IRqtu5sDdjg/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_016.jpg" width="400" /></a></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/AVvXsEgKW4ANlcMFzDF1UNe0vbEr44eU2IGM1TolDxAl_d8dHGJgmQukQGNked1RcNZ57zG2wc8g2KV19Ncfu6wj0aMUCP5tMDbq2H5etR2vJaJ1nKnXuBTvU6nnuoZd1Oc6xPMM3tAr4YkeL6P968tfEXV0t3LXkfa8LRhP3X0sjGEIkmwPCia_9YL0Pen5mA/s1492/june14'23rezz_017.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/AVvXsEgKW4ANlcMFzDF1UNe0vbEr44eU2IGM1TolDxAl_d8dHGJgmQukQGNked1RcNZ57zG2wc8g2KV19Ncfu6wj0aMUCP5tMDbq2H5etR2vJaJ1nKnXuBTvU6nnuoZd1Oc6xPMM3tAr4YkeL6P968tfEXV0t3LXkfa8LRhP3X0sjGEIkmwPCia_9YL0Pen5mA/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We soon got to RFL Remission, the sim south of the one to be flooded. I could see a number of clouds, meaning people gathering at the sim boundary.</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/AVvXsEhXFmOdj2U3om2svmC_80y4v4BuQueuBTewlNNyytEIAOVYV28BhRXBnTrdnFWpw0t7hB86Uhmtqb4vKx6aGRdfBvUMk1yGet-TEcjKNTr2jKrVi0Bs5UjIhYcX0azdaG7ZrBsxB2jam3V902AEA4FLb9HTE0oDAO7CJPzRj3L1TwME3JMw6yMvd5YI1w/s1492/june14'23rezz_019.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/AVvXsEhXFmOdj2U3om2svmC_80y4v4BuQueuBTewlNNyytEIAOVYV28BhRXBnTrdnFWpw0t7hB86Uhmtqb4vKx6aGRdfBvUMk1yGet-TEcjKNTr2jKrVi0Bs5UjIhYcX0azdaG7ZrBsxB2jam3V902AEA4FLb9HTE0oDAO7CJPzRj3L1TwME3JMw6yMvd5YI1w/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> But when we got there, and I got off the bus, I noticed our sim was starting to flood as well as the one to the north.</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/AVvXsEjcsC5hAKUnVVGTw0JsMYKwiJT7jymEy5YuO3JvHF98g0AyIwzXc9rdoILCtxGLLfiKC_MSHoKThDpJdbHLvF9LMCG6CeeiZZYx4mR7AVaxRSlIwIJx0gwLO5gDcQeD451Gy8m9WrDHp-MAXuOXoyb-K9CFde9ZKwfK_UcgB533Dq2B9BWd6FhWD755gg/s1492/june14'23rezz_021.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/AVvXsEjcsC5hAKUnVVGTw0JsMYKwiJT7jymEy5YuO3JvHF98g0AyIwzXc9rdoILCtxGLLfiKC_MSHoKThDpJdbHLvF9LMCG6CeeiZZYx4mR7AVaxRSlIwIJx0gwLO5gDcQeD451Gy8m9WrDHp-MAXuOXoyb-K9CFde9ZKwfK_UcgB533Dq2B9BWd6FhWD755gg/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8D_QaSIMZvsT6d12sfsIVrkSFS4B9jEP_9_yVui_gXqN97UKgZpa_v99AUImCAyEkIBbJIAqAgTW7gv-hM2O0MTMnOP-dIiYCR2EGidwn_rsX1YPxYqFQp1RVbKEC4VCCXTxj035phZ2uEXvjM3wfeU5YEBKAt64FXaMNZcDGYYAYfArWJWLfHIdM8Q/s1492/june14'23rezz_020.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/AVvXsEh8D_QaSIMZvsT6d12sfsIVrkSFS4B9jEP_9_yVui_gXqN97UKgZpa_v99AUImCAyEkIBbJIAqAgTW7gv-hM2O0MTMnOP-dIiYCR2EGidwn_rsX1YPxYqFQp1RVbKEC4VCCXTxj035phZ2uEXvjM3wfeU5YEBKAt64FXaMNZcDGYYAYfArWJWLfHIdM8Q/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Panning ahead, I saw RFL Research was just starting to flood.</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/AVvXsEhy2iFXV6lT90WNdSYpZNbOBoQsV3OvS1WIfZz2VfTDHC84fpbiGsgS3uMQibQFm78cI23ofoW4q6Dzt7Lvq9iIl1PNsyimMrp8pXk64ZKnJtmq8WUi78ZSYojXnKp8WmjSz8uk6meBHuGf625GCu0ftxsDc-yD7mPHyHtu-gblLIxo4nPQtDpUyl8wzQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_022.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/AVvXsEhy2iFXV6lT90WNdSYpZNbOBoQsV3OvS1WIfZz2VfTDHC84fpbiGsgS3uMQibQFm78cI23ofoW4q6Dzt7Lvq9iIl1PNsyimMrp8pXk64ZKnJtmq8WUi78ZSYojXnKp8WmjSz8uk6meBHuGf625GCu0ftxsDc-yD7mPHyHtu-gblLIxo4nPQtDpUyl8wzQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Not everyone was rezzing, but it was still signs of a big party.<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/AVvXsEidRaPNlUjMsipgZIjJGwG1W-oP-jqstSsig-zpK8wKrV-POKM0HSSTfjUfu7t4RBjS7PFpHxLBXdenqsYqceR8MFdF5EHk-CPARhx0RiSpQDXtAFGmxWRTbG7SNizs9STvnoa9Sm0XyGGmki2Hj6XM7tO0LogtOsstwuVotozzsT3VL7ahXJj86h2H5Q/s1492/june14'23rezz_024.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/AVvXsEidRaPNlUjMsipgZIjJGwG1W-oP-jqstSsig-zpK8wKrV-POKM0HSSTfjUfu7t4RBjS7PFpHxLBXdenqsYqceR8MFdF5EHk-CPARhx0RiSpQDXtAFGmxWRTbG7SNizs9STvnoa9Sm0XyGGmki2Hj6XM7tO0LogtOsstwuVotozzsT3VL7ahXJj86h2H5Q/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The water continued to rise.</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/AVvXsEjWQouP30VoauDwGaUztrMIF-4SSbrohZYxcLKGD3SxU9LM2USfscTZfijzTdfsWz_aK39LjEy2Z3SuL919J7t1qeFT70PzuC7uCEv_0AhOD-j2vRJHE04BKdJ_0P9mtEWzxlQn0aCfdre5GyBAdOFGVbWcOfDSnMKdjHzsnK0v7lnL5wTRnYnjStIIJQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_025.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/AVvXsEjWQouP30VoauDwGaUztrMIF-4SSbrohZYxcLKGD3SxU9LM2USfscTZfijzTdfsWz_aK39LjEy2Z3SuL919J7t1qeFT70PzuC7uCEv_0AhOD-j2vRJHE04BKdJ_0P9mtEWzxlQn0aCfdre5GyBAdOFGVbWcOfDSnMKdjHzsnK0v7lnL5wTRnYnjStIIJQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /><div style="text-align: left;">Some people were putting out rafts and floaties, including some that resembled octopuses. <br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUMR6sjonW6Nq42p96pUk5nyX6fHV9JG2vlL93I5Zow0ZRLkY5NeoXFOnegtQA1NjcJws5VpAjU7X9DBVgxcDjH11fQV8o4kZdlqW9CcEa1IIGcZt2OXIuGXPwvcAOg4p14HUNJIugsUYF_009Zo6aZtiUgcfQP7t3NClw0ttUSqX3a9xCPpHHHBChQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_026.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/AVvXsEibUMR6sjonW6Nq42p96pUk5nyX6fHV9JG2vlL93I5Zow0ZRLkY5NeoXFOnegtQA1NjcJws5VpAjU7X9DBVgxcDjH11fQV8o4kZdlqW9CcEa1IIGcZt2OXIuGXPwvcAOg4p14HUNJIugsUYF_009Zo6aZtiUgcfQP7t3NClw0ttUSqX3a9xCPpHHHBChQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_026.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The party bus did a transformation, inflatable floaters people could stand on appearing.<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/AVvXsEi50YcoFTHlrfdt-MWqlUGiSyLSHH5PQy-wQ1u2AF-Gh1ULMeN49d0VYgbs9JtvrsXFRnxUl0hszpIrhrhM8I1TwCxiTEwECkGk2Aib5OUNhszUkPDFgxQ7dnwEiz__XJTgl-5d8PyRyMSPJkaa3mqCrUe7mZsJJlgKyMf4XT94SS_ZmGR_aBZC-olmOA/s1492/june14'23rezz_028.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/AVvXsEi50YcoFTHlrfdt-MWqlUGiSyLSHH5PQy-wQ1u2AF-Gh1ULMeN49d0VYgbs9JtvrsXFRnxUl0hszpIrhrhM8I1TwCxiTEwECkGk2Aib5OUNhszUkPDFgxQ7dnwEiz__XJTgl-5d8PyRyMSPJkaa3mqCrUe7mZsJJlgKyMf4XT94SS_ZmGR_aBZC-olmOA/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Then came Rita Mariner, the captain of Team Sunbeamers, and her US Army <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKW">DUKW</a>. Aboard it were some of "Roos With A Dream." </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/AVvXsEguVxEkYuqrgIz1YpDTUb56anOIKiECeS4aWHRkV-fdZZ_qZBRIC-uoIoicTJrjEGxLcK5EplN4ON2h15dv-53nNwDW5prFMH1NUr5GFyKSyIxyKTFxDMGRDz9OcWnaq3k1sNHksO6b14yh36YovTjOCcF2DJAugFdM-qYrW2EOBzoiOWZA1FuhQJn3zw/s1492/june14'23rezz_027.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/AVvXsEguVxEkYuqrgIz1YpDTUb56anOIKiECeS4aWHRkV-fdZZ_qZBRIC-uoIoicTJrjEGxLcK5EplN4ON2h15dv-53nNwDW5prFMH1NUr5GFyKSyIxyKTFxDMGRDz9OcWnaq3k1sNHksO6b14yh36YovTjOCcF2DJAugFdM-qYrW2EOBzoiOWZA1FuhQJn3zw/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The water was starting to get a little deep.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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By this time, the water was deeper than I was tall, so I floated over.</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/AVvXsEiGSnhDjR6WlerOlOwhjgGpy96h0aV08BjjSmxnnVjQlrdEV64UCI8KPhyjfsgz5QlnwC-Vid2hH7DoWxioP9ouy6QzbRu5CyZl5Lu4g9h8wLCgqhmjbpgrSrVwoSk2-RXDOf4vY8mKFagGRkElcgt_1_S8_d494U9t-iCTn1AHjnJ4iuOV4OVYTfhctA/s1492/june14'23rezz_042.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/AVvXsEiGSnhDjR6WlerOlOwhjgGpy96h0aV08BjjSmxnnVjQlrdEV64UCI8KPhyjfsgz5QlnwC-Vid2hH7DoWxioP9ouy6QzbRu5CyZl5Lu4g9h8wLCgqhmjbpgrSrVwoSk2-RXDOf4vY8mKFagGRkElcgt_1_S8_d494U9t-iCTn1AHjnJ4iuOV4OVYTfhctA/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The water was just starting to drop once more, but some floaties didn't. </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/AVvXsEh-kYXumlnbhsbv1AhnbYHHa0AliKllSfKTjVsHmJj6iS0jGaX8nCILw8AjhIG59IVQar8P66ZKR8wqKIuqitMaBHdmV-LGHICJUWxBVdsHHcMENYfZ9pA5IjdNn3OXFkO14lZ1q62vB4q2PizvXYik-tGyTFpid8NhIOiCoTeCouWg4qNbA9hDk19swQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_043.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/AVvXsEh-kYXumlnbhsbv1AhnbYHHa0AliKllSfKTjVsHmJj6iS0jGaX8nCILw8AjhIG59IVQar8P66ZKR8wqKIuqitMaBHdmV-LGHICJUWxBVdsHHcMENYfZ9pA5IjdNn3OXFkO14lZ1q62vB4q2PizvXYik-tGyTFpid8NhIOiCoTeCouWg4qNbA9hDk19swQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_043.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTj5zl8RWdtZurOg4l9zTsp8_8JomSsZlDc-joiTpSZEj6GN_IlmJ-kCWRBqrG8OHk9h2ZMWO4RJcSIdvpK50gCwC94FBXFIgQFANivSeW-CXmwogdQoT5JKdtfdyscdtWDZgnPeWuwHvJKMJiOz4h4SABSne4BYcV6VnX6VJHOnLjJrvYZ_jeEwusnA/s1492/june14'23rezz_044.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/AVvXsEhTj5zl8RWdtZurOg4l9zTsp8_8JomSsZlDc-joiTpSZEj6GN_IlmJ-kCWRBqrG8OHk9h2ZMWO4RJcSIdvpK50gCwC94FBXFIgQFANivSeW-CXmwogdQoT5JKdtfdyscdtWDZgnPeWuwHvJKMJiOz4h4SABSne4BYcV6VnX6VJHOnLjJrvYZ_jeEwusnA/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_044.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">While there, I checked out the water slide at one camp.</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/AVvXsEiBCPoMuaevMYc4f3cPipQMofkNJfxfK2jhA7ambHKGlBqzHMU3KFmxRQTTewNe9HrmovH1sDsdsIhYvcNqu6DOcjtE6CLza7GG3rKCFChGtyJdNrr4U2tfxRjR9r3N95dc4Crpho4IzCF6UiRtXRTZcvSCw7-A7tbTTWkMTqtjC5IEHkKVtL0JuZNheQ/s1492/june14'23rezz_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/AVvXsEiBCPoMuaevMYc4f3cPipQMofkNJfxfK2jhA7ambHKGlBqzHMU3KFmxRQTTewNe9HrmovH1sDsdsIhYvcNqu6DOcjtE6CLza7GG3rKCFChGtyJdNrr4U2tfxRjR9r3N95dc4Crpho4IzCF6UiRtXRTZcvSCw7-A7tbTTWkMTqtjC5IEHkKVtL0JuZNheQ/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICJ06O380iLMKcZ7sM3Ky76yQK1g9YA9fpVTtTDUk7wabY3l3QTiYROUDu2cwLaLUcDH_ZH6YMBn2CI4V5OSRpqPnsND4mPQwKB9s_MoGCNi__Mv3VEo3OqiStScn5HLUb6VF0fZpVfzjU6BSwUjwcaM_XxubzEugly0ltohFcgZ54ykeD5d2uDuBEw/s1492/june14'23rezz_046.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/AVvXsEjICJ06O380iLMKcZ7sM3Ky76yQK1g9YA9fpVTtTDUk7wabY3l3QTiYROUDu2cwLaLUcDH_ZH6YMBn2CI4V5OSRpqPnsND4mPQwKB9s_MoGCNi__Mv3VEo3OqiStScn5HLUb6VF0fZpVfzjU6BSwUjwcaM_XxubzEugly0ltohFcgZ54ykeD5d2uDuBEw/w400-h270/june14'23rezz_046.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After a while, it was over. The water levels were back to normal, with the rafts and other floaties being the only evidence of the flood party. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">In group chat, there was a joke or two about people grumbling their campsite's sim wasn't flooded. There was also talk of some times at the edge of making another level having one last bash to bring them over the edge. This included a few small teams which were getting "Bronze Parties" so they would get to a level. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Once the Flood Party was winding down, some people would head on to scheduled events elsewhere. Others would check out the track for one last time before the Takedown, which was starting the very next morning, or light up the last few unlit lanterns.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Officially, it wasn't the end of the Relay. Team ACTS was due to have an equestrian event later in the month. And there was the Relay Wrap-Up in July. But for most, this would be the de-facto end of the Relay season. This included the Sunbeamers, who would pack away the kiosk at their main club.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a great 2023 Relay season.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Go Relay!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></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-3192393996212146658.post-71883754121842827152023-06-14T06:00:00.009-04:002023-06-14T06:00:00.147-04:00Bay City Anniversary Parade and Party<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/AVvXsEgmxXZvkAfhd681kgARYVyX9BpVK8ClklybHgdXhhbaVRI-9K2wj_s-HuHPJeYLOQYnPq8crHhYNBxekERYgkpJ5PtwtxGQ2BOdjc5Ld5tFN__aBObq2RrvROs5cfkmerYG7NzxlHF-Rs49ITP10t8fA5g53xJmmBdvMjblGQWjGJXKKsmhKtjlQCmPbg/s1412/may21'23_063.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxXZvkAfhd681kgARYVyX9BpVK8ClklybHgdXhhbaVRI-9K2wj_s-HuHPJeYLOQYnPq8crHhYNBxekERYgkpJ5PtwtxGQ2BOdjc5Ld5tFN__aBObq2RrvROs5cfkmerYG7NzxlHF-Rs49ITP10t8fA5g53xJmmBdvMjblGQWjGJXKKsmhKtjlQCmPbg/w400-h272/may21'23_063.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sunday May 21 was Bay City's Anniversary Parade and dance party. It was a special one as this was the 15th such event to celebrate the creation of Second Life's largest urban area by the Linden Moles. Like others, it was organized and led by Marianne McCann<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/AVvXsEjD-d705eceIPLXNwtxKx4bpKAA_BSopQ9x2C4Jg594ivGYUqmfHs_WyKdyfMBmxRJdGFsp8AcNmvht48SNF6yNRnZKZ6vP9bL48lSYwmNeIVTpRRqNObr5jACBEkYTJ1oKusA7deAhTGGaKcIkATHOR-CPbzueZnlyZz4_AZTfveQpJnyOEsenUo8t7Q/s1412/may21'23_002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-d705eceIPLXNwtxKx4bpKAA_BSopQ9x2C4Jg594ivGYUqmfHs_WyKdyfMBmxRJdGFsp8AcNmvht48SNF6yNRnZKZ6vP9bL48lSYwmNeIVTpRRqNObr5jACBEkYTJ1oKusA7deAhTGGaKcIkATHOR-CPbzueZnlyZz4_AZTfveQpJnyOEsenUo8t7Q/w400-h272/may21'23_002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Charlee and I showed up near the start, and waited.</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/AVvXsEhvW8-Jp1gk4H2i7_RYlL7bXTB42C1j0k-EfxgX0clZ3OgtRnOU2x2lQfRcXHHVMGwBjmB0Fgh6w1gUhbhiTBJyjB6HWW_FzLwmZSq9b6zDrKtgbDpYOWgAwHjKd3GZrbIkzl-AjR1eCkqywDislicyRKmhW-xtSt_lrz1hUPw61tbcQ8yHtZf9yki6iw/s1412/may21'23_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW8-Jp1gk4H2i7_RYlL7bXTB42C1j0k-EfxgX0clZ3OgtRnOU2x2lQfRcXHHVMGwBjmB0Fgh6w1gUhbhiTBJyjB6HWW_FzLwmZSq9b6zDrKtgbDpYOWgAwHjKd3GZrbIkzl-AjR1eCkqywDislicyRKmhW-xtSt_lrz1hUPw61tbcQ8yHtZf9yki6iw/w400-h272/may21'23_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I was given a press badge by Marianne. I didn't really need it, but it did make things look official.</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/AVvXsEhBLKkFYtbnmCZEfwUKgTbFNYv47mcz8h9fUyy8kHJYkypxuMhw-tbsSopNS3UwURYSUf10nLdPsTO2NFPHiIX8MehJYiePZmYktR1Bc8B4_w-g0ArvFUSNXcHcrpvqX7YumRw0xmNg6OI3g-REAz9GE60Y3HaOb201uhV4lp1Yw5StoYENfZUIvqqHxA/s1412/may21'23_013b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1412" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLKkFYtbnmCZEfwUKgTbFNYv47mcz8h9fUyy8kHJYkypxuMhw-tbsSopNS3UwURYSUf10nLdPsTO2NFPHiIX8MehJYiePZmYktR1Bc8B4_w-g0ArvFUSNXcHcrpvqX7YumRw0xmNg6OI3g-REAz9GE60Y3HaOb201uhV4lp1Yw5StoYENfZUIvqqHxA/w400-h243/may21'23_013b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Kenny Luckless, one of the people at the Ivory Tower, was also there to see the parade.<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/AVvXsEgEupTzsCwL5QN9lC8fLHZcz3Kaz9V-mYihb636VlX76Wn9jY0B1F3YEVyQ-4POuGJk_inWPOIsM_u-AV2hczRUX2Ztx-JD5UuLWPp40a6Fuua-7J28F_xTT3Kc7ll48J9TJlIMWH1pn7_pvyrsllNeSwL8SAPedq2y1Xj8WBcr8_-bRWI7lvsoJrltXg/s1412/may21'23_006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEupTzsCwL5QN9lC8fLHZcz3Kaz9V-mYihb636VlX76Wn9jY0B1F3YEVyQ-4POuGJk_inWPOIsM_u-AV2hczRUX2Ztx-JD5UuLWPp40a6Fuua-7J28F_xTT3Kc7ll48J9TJlIMWH1pn7_pvyrsllNeSwL8SAPedq2y1Xj8WBcr8_-bRWI7lvsoJrltXg/w400-h272/may21'23_006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">From a distance away, I could see a little of the paraders getting ready, but the lag cut down on it.</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/AVvXsEjrlB-AlWzjuvXjf0INkzWBpPXbXEGmJ8uwyVREB9Ck2-7paMXr3S2NeXjsaCT8NxYdA1b24RAd-udxaiNcEXgkhNTf3oNgSotACd2NDBCH4_4QLt_p_UrPR8Fpy6Z3LZbxivrd6bBp1UHIcLaS0pyHDIYlqsu6boMPxRegZ4KVL_29xVOd6QikHNqqxg/s1412/may21'23_010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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There were tunes such as "We're Having A Party" and Kool & The Gang's "Celebration." Marianne would say, "Everyone, give it up for GoSpeed of KONA Stream, who has been providing amazing playlists to Bay City events for, gosh, at least a decade!"<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/AVvXsEgtVVwc_-o4Rc9VlGBLRD5gygsHx_xenRU2xGJIQ9jSi8SxccvngUxE5LkqB4tbR8TE8melvc_xkrUh_W6ha60vk30SpYrzCeWW4cqnkXepV4PYMdETuMB51i7gSNpQxyMoVCZ3CrNJKwx1NQQFg65_CT4Mk-k_YbL6aVY_vgsrwbF8EYR48M5bXYUL2Q/s1412/may21'23_083b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1412" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVVwc_-o4Rc9VlGBLRD5gygsHx_xenRU2xGJIQ9jSi8SxccvngUxE5LkqB4tbR8TE8melvc_xkrUh_W6ha60vk30SpYrzCeWW4cqnkXepV4PYMdETuMB51i7gSNpQxyMoVCZ3CrNJKwx1NQQFg65_CT4Mk-k_YbL6aVY_vgsrwbF8EYR48M5bXYUL2Q/w400-h238/may21'23_083b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Marianne was out of her parade uniform and on the dance floor, "Welcome to Bay City’s 15th anniversary!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"It was 15 years ago that Linden Lab first announced Bay City on their Second Life blog, unveiling their then-latest city project. It was touted as themed to “the American urban experience, between 1940 and 1965,” and features a distinct city feel as well as double the land impact for every parcel.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"It was May of 2008 in the Docklands region that the initial auctions started for Bay City.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Today, Bay City features 24 Residential regions, as well as an additional 24 Linden-owned regions surrounding the city, providing both additional themed areas an more places to play and explore.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"We welcome every Resident of Bay City to celebrate with us on our 15th Anniversary, and to visit our fair city at any 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/AVvXsEhU-skh2Or60ktNycfsZtclQiYm76fYUhgXaxZPMeMrx8GBSQMB-LAEC1OdGk0o4oQGdMBtyayBmJsWuHZ8UZagEy1dOydII_QIh12qnShvktkL9pccIlreEetjiHVsQP8o8bHli8pNAwwhFTScE9WQpkE0isKFaM88IWcLWo2nOfX5NHivQmsW-N3Twg/s1412/may21'23_074.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Another commented that he had come back to Second Life after being away for years, "After years off world, returned to be rezzed in Miramare. Walked over the bridge and bam, Bay City!" Someone mused, "I came here after meeting Marianne. That kid has always been a bad influence."<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Gemma Cleanslate would say, "I remember my first visit to Bay City the second day it was open." Sheree Honeyflower would say, "I found Bay City when I was grid hopping in search of the purrfect location for my first cafe to set up one of the first cafes which had interactive foods and drinks and Bay City Garden cafe/Cafe Sheree was born!"<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/AVvXsEghYhmmmETd5m_rXIXyKcpya7CSsfUvs_GKfZIgQYG8HRrNzHufbRH7Mba1-Fmwq0D3PpIlletl4HP0Fne-IQYfyIQNIg3sSiI0QC49sEnosRozKenJ96VFwCQmV9phDjaoG3Z02p1CvvhOqwosL68zS9CsWuAcqagEuUHAMKN9H2c8OJJCIMBYBB1TTw/s1412/may21'23_125.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYhmmmETd5m_rXIXyKcpya7CSsfUvs_GKfZIgQYG8HRrNzHufbRH7Mba1-Fmwq0D3PpIlletl4HP0Fne-IQYfyIQNIg3sSiI0QC49sEnosRozKenJ96VFwCQmV9phDjaoG3Z02p1CvvhOqwosL68zS9CsWuAcqagEuUHAMKN9H2c8OJJCIMBYBB1TTw/w400-h272/may21'23_125.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was quite a fun event at Second Life's largest urban area.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">"Long life to Bay City & SL !" "Here's to another 15!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Addition: Yours truly ended up a little busy, so this article was delayed. But better late than never.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan<br /></div><br /><br />Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-88801691086811599152023-06-09T10:40:00.005-04:002023-06-09T13:48:18.694-04:00The Newser Anniversary Party<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan<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/AVvXsEj7zfygJBO_MrBAAv3MVs53YNHB_s4jhemx-gDVvmP3SI-tsKH4uzwa0-d2Xfc0j0Seke2eMtwt9p3f1HuMq86MOePJH4yIPiPuFod648LKdbxqW5UgRTE9AgR5lVfruFiSawjg2Gwo0QXZpf73raUEp66Q5Kpez5RhaywkpRG8dD_0_r69N1KjfZljAA/s1492/june03'23_010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7zfygJBO_MrBAAv3MVs53YNHB_s4jhemx-gDVvmP3SI-tsKH4uzwa0-d2Xfc0j0Seke2eMtwt9p3f1HuMq86MOePJH4yIPiPuFod648LKdbxqW5UgRTE9AgR5lVfruFiSawjg2Gwo0QXZpf73raUEp66Q5Kpez5RhaywkpRG8dD_0_r69N1KjfZljAA/w400-h258/june03'23_010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Monday June 5 was the anniversary of the founding of the Second Life Newser. A couple days before that, on Saturday June 3 at Noon SL time, there was a party to celebrate. <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/AVvXsEgyMb1ZS3A-5QkrDmS90HHYw4-JuPT260ooZluE45TEE2UOwRfLI4J7Fvk_2pbnw2FAUsKNArHwmyeYcRwxna8D3gxUQ6puAN-Q8tV2jhUB4tmrWX9nhiu4g7PTt70G_Tg0v7QVPg9wU9B0RhcCR1l-WbZBgTgzy6uyNAoLpGoH8mt8tscDwb1lPoIlyA/s1492/june03'23_042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMb1ZS3A-5QkrDmS90HHYw4-JuPT260ooZluE45TEE2UOwRfLI4J7Fvk_2pbnw2FAUsKNArHwmyeYcRwxna8D3gxUQ6puAN-Q8tV2jhUB4tmrWX9nhiu4g7PTt70G_Tg0v7QVPg9wU9B0RhcCR1l-WbZBgTgzy6uyNAoLpGoH8mt8tscDwb1lPoIlyA/w400-h258/june03'23_042.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I was there, taking a break from the "<a href="https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2023/06/relays-team-sunbeamers-reach-ruby.html">Ruby Avatar Challenge</a>" that took effect the night before. </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/AVvXsEjLK_L2YBKC6MQvkrB3IkQyC1tXln0sSXKt9aXjTWAAaZCNjvqVD5T_YR20-L-L08EhvvYu993mW91FPQ6KN4A6_yCDNVkg6DiM570j6XpNVmJmzboByhHUnwbr8vopSb5KcEvPjbAtMFjRUKDTTzoaplOfqGlqoZ29Kh4ct-v-iDdQIZdgSpW55s4oyQ/s1412/may21'23_160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1412" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLK_L2YBKC6MQvkrB3IkQyC1tXln0sSXKt9aXjTWAAaZCNjvqVD5T_YR20-L-L08EhvvYu993mW91FPQ6KN4A6_yCDNVkg6DiM570j6XpNVmJmzboByhHUnwbr8vopSb5KcEvPjbAtMFjRUKDTTzoaplOfqGlqoZ29Kh4ct-v-iDdQIZdgSpW55s4oyQ/w400-h272/may21'23_160.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For the first hour of the event, the tunes were provided by Charlee Shuftan (Charlee Amethyst).</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/AVvXsEh6-vngZtEEMo30-z24IbeA5dGu-cOjWrdDFIG1Q4Ptmw_oHQHiq1mSXVFHNKxRKMEikysaOeDAjKKxDWlGkX5Vs-9tx4Trny4Nc7pzjj7-fD6te3a3lw9VoRdP5bZy6wNdFtWzh-QNtOwvXZdhhbgsvD_gkMHaHmiQ1cgUBkVwyof7UpKjjKO51UKinQ/s1492/june03'23_025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-vngZtEEMo30-z24IbeA5dGu-cOjWrdDFIG1Q4Ptmw_oHQHiq1mSXVFHNKxRKMEikysaOeDAjKKxDWlGkX5Vs-9tx4Trny4Nc7pzjj7-fD6te3a3lw9VoRdP5bZy6wNdFtWzh-QNtOwvXZdhhbgsvD_gkMHaHmiQ1cgUBkVwyof7UpKjjKO51UKinQ/w400-h258/june03'23_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">For the second hour, DJ Grease (Grease Coakes) played the music, some of which won't be heard again until his session at the upcoming SL20B.</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="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMJeCBN7fbzOaBo5K3AUojDizoJuiELBIBiQR0eEmpvTlpjM1So7Q7fRlZOlliIi0lxqXdMP-OJt9i5xahRTijKoudPLU1zLszOGNCHP2U2BgdHcwC8ffEVVKfAVojsEpHrCH0OZ62u0GA0FwXeHg7XASlaK2cP1uvdUcKSAQ4vSTeeAf1qJLjpAR6g/w400-h258/june03'23_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Among those there was Newser reporter Gemma Cleanslate, one of the original team in 2010.<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/AVvXsEhKyke_R5cd8Z4Cr2ghhGdWgrS4DEwD3Rx4RvCtkrZtLTjAUkNbRHNH2VUi9EDNEU5jhNTCKtstzGPOS3kANrLLtwveZ5E63DgGMBaKxS7jf6giVuCge0FilgOg3COwAZ4cXrqpeRdLGpMJppb4AwzY-jC8KxwPICUdJvS33T1M_sPp7kNZmigiomhpBA/s1492/june03'23_012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyke_R5cd8Z4Cr2ghhGdWgrS4DEwD3Rx4RvCtkrZtLTjAUkNbRHNH2VUi9EDNEU5jhNTCKtstzGPOS3kANrLLtwveZ5E63DgGMBaKxS7jf6giVuCge0FilgOg3COwAZ4cXrqpeRdLGpMJppb4AwzY-jC8KxwPICUdJvS33T1M_sPp7kNZmigiomhpBA/w400-h258/june03'23_012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was Minty Melody (DJ Minty) of Furry Fashion.<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/AVvXsEga8fX0edic1GGKhnfaPXIpg6c-Nai74621khRAaVFb2Na5gPtbGVKatZZjD5qZPeu9SBWbK6TKoo-I_8731SmluqgsrkEo9-YrOcH_p2gJHGYnTueAiNgyYQETmjBM1L7iff--MKtWlOKvqe6871fPTnI_wiRNeLY7M0tKzNYiT_KyIB0DX_PWzrB8pw/s1492/june03'23_019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8fX0edic1GGKhnfaPXIpg6c-Nai74621khRAaVFb2Na5gPtbGVKatZZjD5qZPeu9SBWbK6TKoo-I_8731SmluqgsrkEo9-YrOcH_p2gJHGYnTueAiNgyYQETmjBM1L7iff--MKtWlOKvqe6871fPTnI_wiRNeLY7M0tKzNYiT_KyIB0DX_PWzrB8pw/w400-h258/june03'23_019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was Cynthia Farshore, a leading member of the Relay's Team Sunbeamers whose efforts helped make this season the team's best.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgum4gOhHixgQi8b8cxlw9Wv91SLQp9fNdIwVnyeMgmM3iCU1NKiez2SH8adXTupSYo2Ue9xkqpcJ5OY8dRqzdTkIwHhGyJMUk1XZufc2L3ejxN0kXhky7C-vVg-6M6AIoTomXUrl7mS4PT1K6QJEKaTgO2Tu3z11sPZ5PRMIHvl0uA7RUR2FjHuD6w/s1492/june03'23_037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgum4gOhHixgQi8b8cxlw9Wv91SLQp9fNdIwVnyeMgmM3iCU1NKiez2SH8adXTupSYo2Ue9xkqpcJ5OY8dRqzdTkIwHhGyJMUk1XZufc2L3ejxN0kXhky7C-vVg-6M6AIoTomXUrl7mS4PT1K6QJEKaTgO2Tu3z11sPZ5PRMIHvl0uA7RUR2FjHuD6w/w400-h258/june03'23_037.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was Miyuki Naidoo, a longtime hostess of the Happy Vixen.</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/AVvXsEi3Pw4mpNIdcYk3Q7h8HKcJFSULqrWX7tJ4UO6uF3kQsrLzqQEd1F7bO2ooZ3JunITG-7_c-KGQQrPfyxPOt3yQbjSvnrL5IdtYA2Rnbz7kXkO6e99vqxWWhVLnuoEvxyhbceAl5KVhLCfGKQbmTOL3GyBb0v8n2kRW97AlKzi9B_VzZ3huIESVouJdMA/s1492/june03'23_039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Pw4mpNIdcYk3Q7h8HKcJFSULqrWX7tJ4UO6uF3kQsrLzqQEd1F7bO2ooZ3JunITG-7_c-KGQQrPfyxPOt3yQbjSvnrL5IdtYA2Rnbz7kXkO6e99vqxWWhVLnuoEvxyhbceAl5KVhLCfGKQbmTOL3GyBb0v8n2kRW97AlKzi9B_VzZ3huIESVouJdMA/w400-h258/june03'23_039.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The "Bell Hammies," who frequently appear in Gemma's articles, also made an appearance.</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/AVvXsEhENCa1GKhWgt2TVNW-zBas3ZTI2JUxtc7-Jo5B7mRVvt1fZ9MVnfIM5_5JdnN659sUrBHuN_q5zO1iEIwxRWbufTBVLDGFcS93kQAiWFm74mEuvJdQcDzDfygXRqofDDYiLClfkIV0XBFB-PG4tV_sXUYcQmBruwe5xIWaRUpLdlyThmIhOEPJ2Lcx_g/s1491/june03'23_038b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="1491" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENCa1GKhWgt2TVNW-zBas3ZTI2JUxtc7-Jo5B7mRVvt1fZ9MVnfIM5_5JdnN659sUrBHuN_q5zO1iEIwxRWbufTBVLDGFcS93kQAiWFm74mEuvJdQcDzDfygXRqofDDYiLClfkIV0XBFB-PG4tV_sXUYcQmBruwe5xIWaRUpLdlyThmIhOEPJ2Lcx_g/w400-h214/june03'23_038b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nydia Tungsten, the club owner, was also there (still in her Relay avatar challenge appearance). Club manager Snowy (Skylark Lefavre) was unable to make the event due to real-life. At one point, there were twenty-five people at the club, not including a few who had to leave earlier or showed up after. <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/AVvXsEigcic_inrNWK9FNmPCv5MWX0FGGEsJYOpnHMkuNQ13L8Y95aGkz6gjZ1tfKzAigzWjQldRTiU40B42YwD1z2w9O7FT-DdDv2DIaMeLpvKVlWn90Rahy7_xJG80HjRpuxBDNj87CtJW2WPheYeVN8rXNRLiQNQ5Zim4EdF4EJqwCRvGIm-Tr-aDfV9Xmw/s1492/june03'23_040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1492" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcic_inrNWK9FNmPCv5MWX0FGGEsJYOpnHMkuNQ13L8Y95aGkz6gjZ1tfKzAigzWjQldRTiU40B42YwD1z2w9O7FT-DdDv2DIaMeLpvKVlWn90Rahy7_xJG80HjRpuxBDNj87CtJW2WPheYeVN8rXNRLiQNQ5Zim4EdF4EJqwCRvGIm-Tr-aDfV9Xmw/w400-h258/june03'23_040.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The initial 250 Linden prize was boosted to 3050 by Nydia Tungsten. The result of the "Come As You Are" contest was a four-way tie between Varestenia Varriale, Kylee Gracemount Frost (JD013) and Gemma Cleanslate. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's been a busy, but fun, thirteen years. Here's to more.<br /><br /></div><p>Bixyl Shuftan</p><p><br /></p>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-67903014287996006342023-05-24T19:22:00.012-04:002023-05-26T22:34:17.194-04:00Scenes From The Relaystock<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 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMI6qzgY4dBXft0A526NMDCFxAiai9qYjV-m1CXbYA_agYhdqoZTCrOoct9utyhNFDE-zehKXIe0gUeYGrZM-4DGpu24W8nL8_1kf5AsxcSt9D3cUWWT6YbwHTJU0Zgrm4kaLKK9hcEIjVjkkPJ1_LoB63V3Co6EzVhKdkfS_G1dOOO4MvfNR2fY-sA/s1524/may13'23_087.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMI6qzgY4dBXft0A526NMDCFxAiai9qYjV-m1CXbYA_agYhdqoZTCrOoct9utyhNFDE-zehKXIe0gUeYGrZM-4DGpu24W8nL8_1kf5AsxcSt9D3cUWWT6YbwHTJU0Zgrm4kaLKK9hcEIjVjkkPJ1_LoB63V3Co6EzVhKdkfS_G1dOOO4MvfNR2fY-sA/w400-h248/may13'23_087.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The Relayers had a lot of fun at the Relaystock Woodstock tribute from Friday May 12 to Sunday May 14. There
were numerous teams taking part, as well as numerous live musicians and
DJs. On Satutday night, it was the turn of two certain teams. At 6PM,
DJ Cynthia of Team Subneamers would get on stage, dancing with a number
of teammates, including team captain Rita Mariner, Nydia Tungsten, and
Shockwave Yareach.</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/AVvXsEh2LxIz5LcWtsgUyzZrXFYcB9m8EAOn6e4ytr4DWjGgrbi--qr0woa8zz8_ywb7SyKU0Q4DBeyjWwPx5SD_9KjWhxEi60_q-pCgtyoFbBk144o73p79oOkwxz9sqmsqTxuibXx6P4oMamdX4LkZtXI226K-6BWZUKZwgaLnbyjarrYMzZNbc1iNxzvEaw/s1524/may12'23rezz_025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LxIz5LcWtsgUyzZrXFYcB9m8EAOn6e4ytr4DWjGgrbi--qr0woa8zz8_ywb7SyKU0Q4DBeyjWwPx5SD_9KjWhxEi60_q-pCgtyoFbBk144o73p79oOkwxz9sqmsqTxuibXx6P4oMamdX4LkZtXI226K-6BWZUKZwgaLnbyjarrYMzZNbc1iNxzvEaw/w400-h248/may12'23rezz_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Like other teams the "Sunnies" had their campsite. </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/AVvXsEh9k2QuFOTqVnHYE2qUymegHD2WkIywFHgwFjgmyPN83Ld8a9wZVkAOw82giikHTdbZ2qVDlhYgb0jLTQAnYKixb_Qaqv1TRpapCyi69NqiNl3hV_96fnUDvACotAiUOl1RMhYZtky-eR05lzJxdnVTwZGhm2zwA7jyDAji1nqMQsIR9PAzAiYEjij0gQ/s1524/may13'23_002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9k2QuFOTqVnHYE2qUymegHD2WkIywFHgwFjgmyPN83Ld8a9wZVkAOw82giikHTdbZ2qVDlhYgb0jLTQAnYKixb_Qaqv1TRpapCyi69NqiNl3hV_96fnUDvACotAiUOl1RMhYZtky-eR05lzJxdnVTwZGhm2zwA7jyDAji1nqMQsIR9PAzAiYEjij0gQ/w400-h248/may13'23_002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Some would hang out there for a while.</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/AVvXsEjz_GmyZ8M9saDF-HxlqzOtPP6Gaj1iArIkfNVgDsowplqPUrZQe5mbxaAuoCpgiBp17cSnUC6Wdf9IasCezBUCPNwEmYYN6yLTnWvWvcBOfJc5tt7s1hYrcU6NAC9hEN7qpQplz3K26_v5Tfj8lazzM5BphMXh_5o0C7Gn7AhKIb5byAOoSlRHPdhdGw/s1524/may13'23_027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_GmyZ8M9saDF-HxlqzOtPP6Gaj1iArIkfNVgDsowplqPUrZQe5mbxaAuoCpgiBp17cSnUC6Wdf9IasCezBUCPNwEmYYN6yLTnWvWvcBOfJc5tt7s1hYrcU6NAC9hEN7qpQplz3K26_v5Tfj8lazzM5BphMXh_5o0C7Gn7AhKIb5byAOoSlRHPdhdGw/w400-h248/may13'23_027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9c1OJs1n-7HnxGhGg_v8uaHWR3uwVeKMzAv0Pd9-Pw_FqRRe7uCS51qpKdYDmOs1VmtiVEj788DYIuKt9Nhd-ABPzHd5zRoAWRCqi511gJ3srEOZ583HxwVBoYLfz2vIzc4Miiw4ZSDTNAGBB0FKhb49GakdbnqWUAjg6pTs6n8g9h-eU-lNNGCkxBg/s1524/may13'23_025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9c1OJs1n-7HnxGhGg_v8uaHWR3uwVeKMzAv0Pd9-Pw_FqRRe7uCS51qpKdYDmOs1VmtiVEj788DYIuKt9Nhd-ABPzHd5zRoAWRCqi511gJ3srEOZ583HxwVBoYLfz2vIzc4Miiw4ZSDTNAGBB0FKhb49GakdbnqWUAjg6pTs6n8g9h-eU-lNNGCkxBg/w400-h248/may13'23_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Team Captain Rita Mariner, in her "Bid Me" skunk form, demonstrates one new Sunbeamer item up for sale this year, "The Hindenburger," which floated around her. </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/AVvXsEjIH4rf0JM3iN58DYg7n29edm3sF0s9BQgubQluFnOnbxEVE20l6_-ee80Xj8BKrSGu4hcboh7GLhcz4xiQLFGgRvVIPHHzJeaRNNdyHS9TIp0ve-7bP_CEIP0Tu27DqpGgdhlr66haCFy-eao0gUOuX7TFUuD05IBE2sc4QbrMxCs50f8o4uXKfX02vQ/s1524/may13'23_026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIH4rf0JM3iN58DYg7n29edm3sF0s9BQgubQluFnOnbxEVE20l6_-ee80Xj8BKrSGu4hcboh7GLhcz4xiQLFGgRvVIPHHzJeaRNNdyHS9TIp0ve-7bP_CEIP0Tu27DqpGgdhlr66haCFy-eao0gUOuX7TFUuD05IBE2sc4QbrMxCs50f8o4uXKfX02vQ/w400-h248/may13'23_026.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nydia Tungsten had Internet trouble weeks, but thankfully was able to get online for the Relaystock.</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/AVvXsEg0d8XCf0AEgOxBUmIK9jWW7iD89UnYR0iAzejufN03M4VTu6v0FDlN5t7ZmLmhesC96gH_YriFDZszyq5vDSRTKiRxXzSsQCgBtKwy9zP0C9InFNlnjpcJtQNFQiLtr998tBxRMkZb6RETqs15Uy303ZiXJU7AgpSk9TsKt3z4AoiiJAMbQbYnjVi7Mg/s1524/may13'23_030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0d8XCf0AEgOxBUmIK9jWW7iD89UnYR0iAzejufN03M4VTu6v0FDlN5t7ZmLmhesC96gH_YriFDZszyq5vDSRTKiRxXzSsQCgBtKwy9zP0C9InFNlnjpcJtQNFQiLtr998tBxRMkZb6RETqs15Uy303ZiXJU7AgpSk9TsKt3z4AoiiJAMbQbYnjVi7Mg/w400-h248/may13'23_030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Cynthia Farshore had gotten a temporary reprieve from her "Bid Me Ruth," back in her nannygoat form.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></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/AVvXsEgxcFgrCbrc7jd4vWAiviSpQhiZtxYxyXlg8QqYeyunj-9X8BhieXXopBCD7es7JC2jsHRw17r5mKt4rY33EMoPdebRYbcpjqrYSQ_72N6nXTVKCUyOHdyiBZCjp5IGTVZDsmZgn1Uen2EfVX6_fCGvIYKdPZfXtD3BU1XPvm1ojbAHHrbW0ylOxv4kPA/s1524/may13'23_023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcFgrCbrc7jd4vWAiviSpQhiZtxYxyXlg8QqYeyunj-9X8BhieXXopBCD7es7JC2jsHRw17r5mKt4rY33EMoPdebRYbcpjqrYSQ_72N6nXTVKCUyOHdyiBZCjp5IGTVZDsmZgn1Uen2EfVX6_fCGvIYKdPZfXtD3BU1XPvm1ojbAHHrbW0ylOxv4kPA/w400-h248/may13'23_023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">At the time, I was in a lapine appearance due to the "<a href="https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2023/05/sunbeamer-bid-me-update-bid-me-otter.html">Bid Me Bunny</a>" I volunteered for. </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/AVvXsEhcUt5NpR-lhoX-QjXCGa1zsnx4Pnq2pRzHobDuAD6uS_kg7NWVBe-F4x2KzyvyzwqoSNjC8_oWkB8ZGj0woOfl3zDt5oCfFiqJ5YcMDUq92QiUxofAQBE5vduDTjPXNdfG2O423_N9he5rL8Hxa2kGRnwcHKv761uPp0FE__hOM4aUzh_3VFI4l2W0yw/s1524/may13'23_015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUt5NpR-lhoX-QjXCGa1zsnx4Pnq2pRzHobDuAD6uS_kg7NWVBe-F4x2KzyvyzwqoSNjC8_oWkB8ZGj0woOfl3zDt5oCfFiqJ5YcMDUq92QiUxofAQBE5vduDTjPXNdfG2O423_N9he5rL8Hxa2kGRnwcHKv761uPp0FE__hOM4aUzh_3VFI4l2W0yw/w400-h248/may13'23_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">At the nearby Meli's Maniacs' camp, Ginger (Dusk Griswold) would occasionally play the drums).<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/AVvXsEgmrewtSUKJVh5LJ7JjWUpPSuIriuojqq2CBcx9E0i-WH_5ZpuG4Bm3WN-dwSnoZgk7MaROLpey-6tBkfS6pnbPIneTh9RmVzP2j0r8OQLVsHgllQEPUjucCZfqWlpSplIrIlSm1GrrjS9rLsqAnpMU1m0_UowCbSvffL-6YxKzJuNmBasEvBP9xNDX7g/s1524/may13'23_003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrewtSUKJVh5LJ7JjWUpPSuIriuojqq2CBcx9E0i-WH_5ZpuG4Bm3WN-dwSnoZgk7MaROLpey-6tBkfS6pnbPIneTh9RmVzP2j0r8OQLVsHgllQEPUjucCZfqWlpSplIrIlSm1GrrjS9rLsqAnpMU1m0_UowCbSvffL-6YxKzJuNmBasEvBP9xNDX7g/w400-h248/may13'23_003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">When not there, we were often at the music stage.</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/AVvXsEi7wgKMkswl5j2qVDsAv937gFiqRj_5A6_Fn9VoSfKL47kpdU0-GgfduoyNfdTjw0JMEE8jWY5jh1oLF59OzyqV3qJVDn3EYAamL4L2Bo-lhrkgwkkSaEtM8WEQCc3_ItA1gK8NSddbxjW1zv5oVARPQOoBvD6G7BVmiSC4pkkBQSe5umOjQe3xqiJUUQ/s1523/may13'23_006b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="1523" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wgKMkswl5j2qVDsAv937gFiqRj_5A6_Fn9VoSfKL47kpdU0-GgfduoyNfdTjw0JMEE8jWY5jh1oLF59OzyqV3qJVDn3EYAamL4L2Bo-lhrkgwkkSaEtM8WEQCc3_ItA1gK8NSddbxjW1zv5oVARPQOoBvD6G7BVmiSC4pkkBQSe5umOjQe3xqiJUUQ/w400-h220/may13'23_006b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Among the DJs were some live musicians, such as Maxamillian Kleene. </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/AVvXsEj_Y707MD9R-AAC6JCFZJjr0DudaNuzkMbHBwIZNOYO3pnD7YVEJ8p-Ks91Q6FCpxz7RDaqJm7_Bl8i3gMDg1mQN4vLUob0DnrUBbikQKBCHR9Q7G-uDHzf3ZifIeuKHItUHB-0Zqfq5-Z43el2HzsLv8nFDimgukY6lWAtNTW_Qo8coScfzqNyYRyKfw/s1522/may13'23_011b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1522" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Y707MD9R-AAC6JCFZJjr0DudaNuzkMbHBwIZNOYO3pnD7YVEJ8p-Ks91Q6FCpxz7RDaqJm7_Bl8i3gMDg1mQN4vLUob0DnrUBbikQKBCHR9Q7G-uDHzf3ZifIeuKHItUHB-0Zqfq5-Z43el2HzsLv8nFDimgukY6lWAtNTW_Qo8coScfzqNyYRyKfw/w400-h217/may13'23_011b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Team leaders Trader Whiplash and Arizona Ballinger were dancing away as well with the audience, sometimes on top of the nearby van.</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/AVvXsEhDIpqvV-L8gi04Mq5KlGg_pwaFLb67Z94JKl9Zz3dMDf4Q3jXdC24vUcAcLtO0_eEVygz58GeFx46x5WsgFZKdmvM0j7UOfkfHIjPu-t334KMR2Xx2BnhKsVJz4UyH9TOgjt3CeUvuyytIv8Z6eh66PGbGyzTbvy_35NbKAldTJAo_MesWYCknYIGE4A/s1524/may13'23_032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIpqvV-L8gi04Mq5KlGg_pwaFLb67Z94JKl9Zz3dMDf4Q3jXdC24vUcAcLtO0_eEVygz58GeFx46x5WsgFZKdmvM0j7UOfkfHIjPu-t334KMR2Xx2BnhKsVJz4UyH9TOgjt3CeUvuyytIv8Z6eh66PGbGyzTbvy_35NbKAldTJAo_MesWYCknYIGE4A/w400-h248/may13'23_032.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">On Saturday afternoon May 13, over time most of the more active members of Team Sunbeamers came to the event area. At first it was to dance in the mud alongside the others.</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/AVvXsEggHEiVGHwYu6RNIq64nQWdkmooMQwoMwjy5iCEVneUt4H7nrrQrSExJpyCsIvyHRzpleHaMHqZSdZxB7-OV0cBkgHNcsLQIajCf2iEvfc_JLlP4WTWAEqkwhb52wMWMeLZMxwNlhqS2W9FpIE5_I4aiQqR7X6TruKK7ioh5KFEyE_fGBynlNhg7A_N7w/s1524/may13'23_031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHEiVGHwYu6RNIq64nQWdkmooMQwoMwjy5iCEVneUt4H7nrrQrSExJpyCsIvyHRzpleHaMHqZSdZxB7-OV0cBkgHNcsLQIajCf2iEvfc_JLlP4WTWAEqkwhb52wMWMeLZMxwNlhqS2W9FpIE5_I4aiQqR7X6TruKK7ioh5KFEyE_fGBynlNhg7A_N7w/w400-h248/may13'23_031.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/AVvXsEhQu9Yaav1YkUtyK4rLtGWuMD4FO0ik4oX3MOhXqYg4xPcJqQEwan8VmYVjZv7zbgiRzMpeMfoclzteX2ePUjj-OpkQQS_ZIm4ghkBipIRS9yX0qjHkly3Lu0y4RnW9zKy9NyeUK0w-6t9H5DHVCqof5iNZrsQ2_Uw9XiNpwUIQ3jZeWRjfITq01H_L4A/s1524/may13'23_037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQu9Yaav1YkUtyK4rLtGWuMD4FO0ik4oX3MOhXqYg4xPcJqQEwan8VmYVjZv7zbgiRzMpeMfoclzteX2ePUjj-OpkQQS_ZIm4ghkBipIRS9yX0qjHkly3Lu0y4RnW9zKy9NyeUK0w-6t9H5DHVCqof5iNZrsQ2_Uw9XiNpwUIQ3jZeWRjfITq01H_L4A/w400-h248/may13'23_037.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As 6PM neared, the 'beamers gathered behind the stage.</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/AVvXsEgq63RlELzKLDErQWxgG2VUWShcrLf9En9zx9e2V05Nss2ra78ehaoBxYZRA-VHSKpDBkyNCvGtIq6yQtGrLW6n0my9q5XJyffj5CgV6IsTwkfdW2BfxFANmw83GsGZYbzBstUaok3RN4AY8eNbirbLBaegSl0x1HND19LGfrk6vbzKQ5Sufi6wV54Anw/s1524/may13'23_038.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq63RlELzKLDErQWxgG2VUWShcrLf9En9zx9e2V05Nss2ra78ehaoBxYZRA-VHSKpDBkyNCvGtIq6yQtGrLW6n0my9q5XJyffj5CgV6IsTwkfdW2BfxFANmw83GsGZYbzBstUaok3RN4AY8eNbirbLBaegSl0x1HND19LGfrk6vbzKQ5Sufi6wV54Anw/w400-h248/may13'23_038.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDV7wn2bYwMXf3fX-Xm_Gh1oLntf44HLqq06IrDEv45Dr2Gg6hEeqZx9dQP7BnFYOQxalEejU2g10CCQ_1viiOXuSYupoOM33NR_8xuXOeX6S5QEHsf0io68vySdaNLId6q4mYz0Lp2BsjA6Sez3rGcx_S8YhIZcU3fEmdRJR80QI0_6mOC2eJaCMJ7w/s1524/may13'23_045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDV7wn2bYwMXf3fX-Xm_Gh1oLntf44HLqq06IrDEv45Dr2Gg6hEeqZx9dQP7BnFYOQxalEejU2g10CCQ_1viiOXuSYupoOM33NR_8xuXOeX6S5QEHsf0io68vySdaNLId6q4mYz0Lp2BsjA6Sez3rGcx_S8YhIZcU3fEmdRJR80QI0_6mOC2eJaCMJ7w/w400-h248/may13'23_045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Practicing their dance moves, making sure everyone was coordinated.<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/AVvXsEiYlhLjhSf_i5RhWrZjKDtDhiKyLvJC7X5eQzlUoS3mGuDaafacarBSoY5LvRkcynwS14_cEzVIeVZwjx_ChfdYAf7rswVys8JpMztDXJ9SD6GPEk_7xVqTX1EHkQuiZ1oMQylavZc-4wRgyqueDBGWrE8XREHVQD_YlHdCOkZtnnu3AvYQr0YgeFty6g/s1524/may13'23_046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlhLjhSf_i5RhWrZjKDtDhiKyLvJC7X5eQzlUoS3mGuDaafacarBSoY5LvRkcynwS14_cEzVIeVZwjx_ChfdYAf7rswVys8JpMztDXJ9SD6GPEk_7xVqTX1EHkQuiZ1oMQylavZc-4wRgyqueDBGWrE8XREHVQD_YlHdCOkZtnnu3AvYQr0YgeFty6g/w400-h248/may13'23_046.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Finally it was time to get on stage. Trader Whiplash joked, "Did you wipe your feet before you climbed up there?" Shockwave responded, "You all having fun out there in the mud?"<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/AVvXsEiEsVLxDt4s67yJD8j3GQJYi_SA0uyxJkAA2Xoc9xZMKouDQRC94cixIILL1mJ6n4mqzAcYf34aFuyPVHGazYMgcEDQTtuCEoSAKcj2nOcIve_Xgyxu9mvCsFVaAN8oY7hAHHfem8W9Aivy1-3yGXCMZURMPCndLsw0aeOWULfnzLhetTY3Q1-atZY-Jw/s1524/may13'23_048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsVLxDt4s67yJD8j3GQJYi_SA0uyxJkAA2Xoc9xZMKouDQRC94cixIILL1mJ6n4mqzAcYf34aFuyPVHGazYMgcEDQTtuCEoSAKcj2nOcIve_Xgyxu9mvCsFVaAN8oY7hAHHfem8W9Aivy1-3yGXCMZURMPCndLsw0aeOWULfnzLhetTY3Q1-atZY-Jw/w400-h248/may13'23_048.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Cynthia started the music, and the Sunnies started to dance. They
danced to a number of classic rock songs as Cynthia played them. </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/AVvXsEgYNdHw3-1A9jJImvoNJ4O0lNT8_HXBl3YhEj7VjRO4sWQ3_WzFeFx7bhBq3hekbZcc1Rma9j0n4ze59VcH6-BIt51Jdlk6SifaJcYWneGBYBS7_lRDDV8C8qSdr4KcvuU-jZgZ80_Y3m2GOfNR56aKECLdXVjdeHkFSexV05X6k7Rcq_ReQMlLO4eQVA/s1523/may13'23_050b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1523" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNdHw3-1A9jJImvoNJ4O0lNT8_HXBl3YhEj7VjRO4sWQ3_WzFeFx7bhBq3hekbZcc1Rma9j0n4ze59VcH6-BIt51Jdlk6SifaJcYWneGBYBS7_lRDDV8C8qSdr4KcvuU-jZgZ80_Y3m2GOfNR56aKECLdXVjdeHkFSexV05X6k7Rcq_ReQMlLO4eQVA/w400-h216/may13'23_050b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With
the furry dancers on stage before a mostly human audience, Shockwave
mused, "Everybody avoid the brown acid. Everyone on stage looks like an
animal to me." There were other musing as well, "I don't know what the
age of Aquariums was." When the song "Something In The Air" was played,
someone commented, "Something in the Air? Another darn Chinese
Balloon?" "Would you like to spy, in my beautiful balloon?" "The thing
with Chinese Spy Balloons, there is always another along in about an
hour." "Chinese balloons are never full."</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/AVvXsEgFvTH2VAvr3pTbF70OZMyh0aNjFvE7jUJgoDOJgLMhnAAmcQjmOgDlla23pbZu4sXDmskNerHSSC4UmOBMK3ZunujDh8Coy5F3_LAVyLZXoPUeM4iDA8KbNmoTFOmXimoKL1zOYzzLU3PX_a1gcshDFNeJCBUUew0yEx1SrvQhQ-_8Z9UymaVhdxVycg/s1524/may13'23_088.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvTH2VAvr3pTbF70OZMyh0aNjFvE7jUJgoDOJgLMhnAAmcQjmOgDlla23pbZu4sXDmskNerHSSC4UmOBMK3ZunujDh8Coy5F3_LAVyLZXoPUeM4iDA8KbNmoTFOmXimoKL1zOYzzLU3PX_a1gcshDFNeJCBUUew0yEx1SrvQhQ-_8Z9UymaVhdxVycg/w400-h248/may13'23_088.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Eventually the songs took a break for a short announcement reminding people to not keep snacking while sitting at their computer. Then the music resumed with "Sugar Sugar," which got some people musing, "Good song to follow that announcement (laughter)." "Hehe funny, they say not to eat or drink at your desk then they put on this song (giggles)." When the song "California Dreamin'" was played, Valkyrie Ice, the team succubus, mused, "Val always thought it was 'Califirnia Demons.'" When Arthur Brown's "Fire" was played, Shockwave grinned, "I was tempted to rez a giant fire for this song." When the song "Eve of Destruction" was played, Ginger mused, "the time before I am about to cook." Then came "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)" by The Byrds. Ginger mused, "There is a seasoning for nearly all food. ... To everything I cook, burn burn burn."<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/AVvXsEgJbT_8t-l9fJlIJ-I9-wf_RH743pwcRM0QKlY2YZbf4pL3xFroCvbmvrMz1AwtLF_dUZYGdJCQtAABzIqpMELhXWAIF2Cep4IOhBrbvHCCogOcWgbY-brYZWUPlDbHwSazEFPNy2H2BA6ToPGtgK8x5ybmek39wBkcJS70iKoAGYlTepx_ntyguWao9g/s1524/may13'23_068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJbT_8t-l9fJlIJ-I9-wf_RH743pwcRM0QKlY2YZbf4pL3xFroCvbmvrMz1AwtLF_dUZYGdJCQtAABzIqpMELhXWAIF2Cep4IOhBrbvHCCogOcWgbY-brYZWUPlDbHwSazEFPNy2H2BA6ToPGtgK8x5ybmek39wBkcJS70iKoAGYlTepx_ntyguWao9g/w400-h248/may13'23_068.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> At one point, Shock challenged the crowd, "Okay audience!! You got no L, but wanna contribute? Answer this question and you get 1K in the kiosk! ... What color is the Tamborine?" Several people answered "green." Shock grinned, "Damn all you know that song." Ginger mused, "We're old." Liska joked, "Listen while I eat my green tangerine." Cynthia would then play "My Green Tambourine," which Nydia Tungsten <a href="https://youtu.be/4aT_cIizMZY">did a video of a few years ago</a> to celebrate the team reaching Emerald for the first time. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">When donations came in, the kiosk would give the following message:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Thank you for creating hope! Donations to this kiosk are distributed to the American Cancer Society IRL, and used to fund life-saving cancer research grants and patient services that benefit the entire world, including residents of Second Life through Hope Haven on American Cancer Society island.</i><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/AVvXsEgSSuJ_YprR1m2kaosm8hjdhzDMIG6Qmd9FOggJEfLONOq25GA92tdMYvr4Y3nA6UhkqoSgHWVUh3s09UAPczs3i3X9D9qfLAmIcbfk3h1PkRcs1bxgeDp7LjmaGESUdEBcRgYWWrZ3f037DfrqcE4Zht3VZpxxyc2jUcQ0NXVl_i3NqFx7HYGz-zzBcg/s1523/may13'23_072b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="1523" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSuJ_YprR1m2kaosm8hjdhzDMIG6Qmd9FOggJEfLONOq25GA92tdMYvr4Y3nA6UhkqoSgHWVUh3s09UAPczs3i3X9D9qfLAmIcbfk3h1PkRcs1bxgeDp7LjmaGESUdEBcRgYWWrZ3f037DfrqcE4Zht3VZpxxyc2jUcQ0NXVl_i3NqFx7HYGz-zzBcg/w400-h213/may13'23_072b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Team captain Rita had pledged to match donations, and they kept coming in. Shockwave would soon challenge the crowd that if enough was raised, he'd wear a nightgown, looking like the "Big Bad Wolf" trying to disguise himself as Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother, "Anyone makes it 45K I'll wear the whole Grandma outfit." Well, the amount was soon raised, and he made good on his promise. Shock would muse, "People just don't understand the whole wearing grandma's clothes kink." Liska mused, "You should get back into World of Warships, Shocky, you could be a wolf in ship's clothing." Eventually, he heard the pictures being taken, "That better not be a camera flash I see in the back!!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ginger, who was in an anthro otter avatar, commented, "Earlier someone here told me I made their autistic son's day, as he loves otters." Cynthia's response was, "Well you 'otter' do that more often."</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/AVvXsEibnzWyfLtwKwUBBm-hZhOLC6e0quV0FoAS86rDwGJi31VyNezzO5JAMqjZhsdq0_W_MmcfRVYShwn8U_88QxdIkahNcRbGwZLvgvn3CLgDLj3XVR-wdrqHE1PwmBOlDiDLJ5T8R7hR2WTP86mkpUSjqs9iFB454v-JhQ--D_PdW9AnBgKeAv3InLtShA/s1522/may13'23_083b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1522" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibnzWyfLtwKwUBBm-hZhOLC6e0quV0FoAS86rDwGJi31VyNezzO5JAMqjZhsdq0_W_MmcfRVYShwn8U_88QxdIkahNcRbGwZLvgvn3CLgDLj3XVR-wdrqHE1PwmBOlDiDLJ5T8R7hR2WTP86mkpUSjqs9iFB454v-JhQ--D_PdW9AnBgKeAv3InLtShA/w400-h224/may13'23_083b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Then Nydia made her own challenge, shouting, "Tell you all what, if we get to 40K, I will go human for a week 50 K am I will go human for TWO weeks! For this cause, I will DO IT!" To her surprise, it was quickly matched. Shockwave groaned, "We just got her back!! And now she's gotta shave?!" Her response was to up the ante, " I am putting out here. IF we reach $100K I will go human for over 1 MONTH!" FluffyFoxy364 Resident offered, "I'll go Shark for a month if the Sunbeamers hit 1 Million." Someone responded, "We're gonna need a bigger stage"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The offers to match donations continued to come in, Brian (BrianL61 Landar) offering, "I will donte $L1000 if two people match me, I will donate another $L2000."<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Finally Rita announced, "By the way, we hit 100K mudpuppies." Hearing that she had to make good on her promise, Nydia spoke, "Okay I love you ALL, but I'm a shut my mouth now. ... I will be Human until JUNE 15th!" Her friends cheered, "Go Nydia!" <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/AVvXsEi7oenFyqbMP5tgF-88BNwfwyViugWbHJrttBU93gwTL2kL057P3e2YZmafZ6QfY9FYfla9xMn7vVKnPqVTcmGmKXb-9lW09fVKmZyBG3oM0SYfhkGMDnPid8-q7h1H17vg1OlL92aGyF9JqXYyhKfB7w_jZya3fmRhmZZdK1-Wk8_aF_d30n7XE6FGpg/s1524/may13'23_090.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oenFyqbMP5tgF-88BNwfwyViugWbHJrttBU93gwTL2kL057P3e2YZmafZ6QfY9FYfla9xMn7vVKnPqVTcmGmKXb-9lW09fVKmZyBG3oM0SYfhkGMDnPid8-q7h1H17vg1OlL92aGyF9JqXYyhKfB7w_jZya3fmRhmZZdK1-Wk8_aF_d30n7XE6FGpg/w400-h248/may13'23_090.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">At one point, someone rezzed a Volkswagon Beetle painted in 60s colors and started driving around. Eventually the driver lagged and spun out of the sim, crashing afterwards.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaLfz9oDU2H6nCtFCVpvMX3tdwqD0q6tawJ3Vv0XB9oMmBJ7Atj0PsK3fK3voA42yDopmHOHQ-i1rmT745wOsG-G6qVLAPhpiyu0Q4KURTZGqckaTnVGRCnuaQ84vqGdmTgkLKWrA5MI-EVGKB3dIdHQMKuP6qZRws0Efi9cVIPW16UPDUY07MdS3VQ/s1524/may13'23_096.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaLfz9oDU2H6nCtFCVpvMX3tdwqD0q6tawJ3Vv0XB9oMmBJ7Atj0PsK3fK3voA42yDopmHOHQ-i1rmT745wOsG-G6qVLAPhpiyu0Q4KURTZGqckaTnVGRCnuaQ84vqGdmTgkLKWrA5MI-EVGKB3dIdHQMKuP6qZRws0Efi9cVIPW16UPDUY07MdS3VQ/w400-h248/may13'23_096.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Among
the funnery, some of the team would explain some personal reasons for
why they were in the Relay for Life. Shockwave Yareach would say, "My
dad and stepmom died from cancer. I relay for them. ... I hope we can
find the magic bullet and stop this terror." Ginger would add, "My Mom
died from cancer when I was 12, I mostly relay for her. ... My sister
and sister in law survived breast cancer, fairly recently." Snowy
(Skylark Lefavre) would say, "I relay for my 11 year-old (SL) daughter
cancer took." Nydia spoke, "I survived cancer, but I relay for my
friends and family and those I care for here in SL!" Liska remarked, "Resident): Been fairly lucky with family, I relay mostly for Fluffy. Cancer went after him, and cancer got it's ass kicked."</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Rita
would say, "We relay for many of our friends and family who lost the
fight against cancer." Ginger would say, "Our campsite will have items
out representing those we have lost and those who are either fighting it
or survived." Shockwave told, "Together, we remember them, and try to
save the next generation!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Eventually, the end of the Sunweaver's time on stage was in sight. Shockwave told the crowd, "We are grateful for your generosity. And we hope you've enjoyed the trip down memory lane," then grinned about his outfit, "even if this is one memory I'll regret." Fireworks would soon be launched into the air, better visible when the viewer was set to Midnight. </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/AVvXsEiTX0BlMvA1PwQ1qQTDGSBn9nITLePRobbLVhwvdanWexroFX5fANlfawQax1ouLozxlinD-cwvLjopY50AZD0JCU3kYaIUy2Sy0VYInZISl9GGYA60VQzFIYzZ6wcfkxtajOmFKP0JT5uOFdsFOpfbX4NrTvPBi1r_pNB5USmjavyB7VTLW7PyTgWdxg/s1524/may13'23_098.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTX0BlMvA1PwQ1qQTDGSBn9nITLePRobbLVhwvdanWexroFX5fANlfawQax1ouLozxlinD-cwvLjopY50AZD0JCU3kYaIUy2Sy0VYInZISl9GGYA60VQzFIYzZ6wcfkxtajOmFKP0JT5uOFdsFOpfbX4NrTvPBi1r_pNB5USmjavyB7VTLW7PyTgWdxg/w400-h248/may13'23_098.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Finally, it was over, and time for the 'beamers to leave the stage.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZdJ9-zU_SQD25V7ecMIhrAlXdVrwc7scRGIoyUkLurdEACWWHqJ8SlJ636Pe3Zjr8_4tnb4MJCs1siSzqp-V1lirMPWsJJtd25a1i6oEA4OeOzOIyRMauC1qYIpTbZNTMWm398KzhqPJWx1HcTyawikMsnkTw-N-CA6JXrMoJN1Jyaqj6u-pMPxw3g/s1024/Cynthia_Relaystock%202023%20Sunbeamer%20Stage%20kiosk.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZdJ9-zU_SQD25V7ecMIhrAlXdVrwc7scRGIoyUkLurdEACWWHqJ8SlJ636Pe3Zjr8_4tnb4MJCs1siSzqp-V1lirMPWsJJtd25a1i6oEA4OeOzOIyRMauC1qYIpTbZNTMWm398KzhqPJWx1HcTyawikMsnkTw-N-CA6JXrMoJN1Jyaqj6u-pMPxw3g/w400-h400/Cynthia_Relaystock%202023%20Sunbeamer%20Stage%20kiosk.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From Cynthia Farshore<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The team had done very well, that night, raising over 111,000 Linden dollars, or as Cynthia put it, "WWHHOOOOOOOAaaaaaa! Goat is going to faint!" "That was a lot of fun," Mato would say, "we raised a lot!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">An amount of a few tens of thousands would come from one generous donor who prefers to stay anonymous. <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/AVvXsEhxUTHTXwbNHGykeFKS0I7WnJnN8d08HwGXVqzk84IPfPH6V2gKeH75fFins1r8hGJvBPEjuK_NdjhIEocDJVpLVczQ9r2F5gztv8woG3bPgxhIC0Tj5RKBMigPTpONDTNkipv0K8D_sykaA8GJxoeY_H94f2wAF24-RG5jghGx9AipxF0q9BzPl5gChQ/s1524/may13'23_102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUTHTXwbNHGykeFKS0I7WnJnN8d08HwGXVqzk84IPfPH6V2gKeH75fFins1r8hGJvBPEjuK_NdjhIEocDJVpLVczQ9r2F5gztv8woG3bPgxhIC0Tj5RKBMigPTpONDTNkipv0K8D_sykaA8GJxoeY_H94f2wAF24-RG5jghGx9AipxF0q9BzPl5gChQ/w400-h248/may13'23_102.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was then 7:30PM, and time for the last performance that night, DJ Kayla with other members of "Roos With A Dream."<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="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2OADzSl0ByqMMq7elni5gm1_JoCxcdiSYEeJVBFhKEAM_n7_u8tM5XoZTcDMlte61MyX_y2EZCJeAOEO8ylyu2bejChhQrI7ap2kKVzdkVXX783PGHR4qEA77x83B7sYhK82pegUH5ScTyTuWLkEmIr0WKRGMPNcel6NJ9H4-4OhhGPue6N5khZHGNg/w400-h248/may13'23rezz_011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWicerLMrtC-GUr5vtnHHrRCwEdc1oYHTRNw8D-hf_ztLXBFdMbh0EQK1PyZpF675qA-rAgzRGyInaGgCipnKfk6QdcZR6kITP8MPvVawveupAlwT33qcFtU70Mp4yyeMo3BZtCPSSlO_cCDMVVF9e_lOJzHCP4DYp9J7TUQCbSDb9zw__ItJPP2-rig/s1524/may13'23rezz_014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWicerLMrtC-GUr5vtnHHrRCwEdc1oYHTRNw8D-hf_ztLXBFdMbh0EQK1PyZpF675qA-rAgzRGyInaGgCipnKfk6QdcZR6kITP8MPvVawveupAlwT33qcFtU70Mp4yyeMo3BZtCPSSlO_cCDMVVF9e_lOJzHCP4DYp9J7TUQCbSDb9zw__ItJPP2-rig/w400-h248/may13'23rezz_014.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As the Roos' set wound down, they joined those of the Sunbeamer team that had stuck around. <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/AVvXsEjGzxuG2oGSPPNtnQQ4LBafRAEk2eafkjJitY2G-PvfY6yEVqSKUhCNqZBONLJ1FrFORqPHkoIpFxhuY__sWGgdKLz9DJmaoIKDAH-z-iQIS1_myWGRL0eu8SqffSQVUJgS9cDMyi_S7S3B9K5298bI6eI1loijP1iiXuK_x4PINtW3RMJaokt42GSK9Q/s1524/may13'23rezz_017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzxuG2oGSPPNtnQQ4LBafRAEk2eafkjJitY2G-PvfY6yEVqSKUhCNqZBONLJ1FrFORqPHkoIpFxhuY__sWGgdKLz9DJmaoIKDAH-z-iQIS1_myWGRL0eu8SqffSQVUJgS9cDMyi_S7S3B9K5298bI6eI1loijP1iiXuK_x4PINtW3RMJaokt42GSK9Q/w400-h248/may13'23rezz_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKym35uOhuf6qRBfzu8MAEBu5QEx8oJdRz0SzcxuJQ1i9uddgwskbm_FGIH1V2dcmuYPE-YkWH1a_yIWqHiVpappAsN5a-7a6nDjUBaL0_1_RDc4p1tomv4EgHXCPqcN_VE9LOO-XxKR-AO6QoXrGuCCGul6IDP_NHTrgyuVVgBDmOYVXgeyxq9745w/s1024/Cynthia_Relaystock%202023%20Roos%20stage%20total.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKym35uOhuf6qRBfzu8MAEBu5QEx8oJdRz0SzcxuJQ1i9uddgwskbm_FGIH1V2dcmuYPE-YkWH1a_yIWqHiVpappAsN5a-7a6nDjUBaL0_1_RDc4p1tomv4EgHXCPqcN_VE9LOO-XxKR-AO6QoXrGuCCGul6IDP_NHTrgyuVVgBDmOYVXgeyxq9745w/w400-h400/Cynthia_Relaystock%202023%20Roos%20stage%20total.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From Cynthia Farshore<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">When the Roos' set ended at 9PM, they'd gotten another large amount of cash. They'd raised over 126,000 Linden dollars, even more than the Sunbeamers. For the home team, the Relay Rockers, they'd gotten the largest boost of all from the event. When the final performance on Sunday night, Trader Whiplash's, was over, the team had been pushed past the one million mark, and Emerald rank fundraising. A few days later, the Rockers would score more with the "<a href="https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2023/05/bid-lindens-bald-results.html">Bid The Lindens Bald</a>" event, which sent them past the two million mark.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">On the last day of the Relaystock, Sunday May 14, Sunbeamer captain Rita would say, "I want to
thank those of you that participated yesterday at Relaystock. It was a
blast and we set a record for raising donations for the Sunbeamers. The ROOS beat us in total, but they loved our help.
Between the two of us, we raised enough to make a team go from zero to
Platinum."<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The last comment would be Trader Whiplash's who on Wednesday May 17 announced how much the events raised:<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><i>Final totals are in for the RelayStock weekend and today's Bid Lindens & Moles Bald<br /><br />L$1,825,179 <br />$7,437 US<br /><br />Thanks You to all the teams who took part in RelayStock and everyone who came over to enjoy the weekend and to those who took part in today's Bid The Lindens Bald. You all rock !</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was one groovy weekend with lots of mud, rock n' roll, and fun Relaying.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Go Sunbeamers! Go Roos! Go Rockers! Go Relay!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Addition</i></b>: The lady who donated the few tens of thousands of Lindens was Charlee Amethyst.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-74429396978572733912023-05-23T06:01:00.024-04:002023-05-23T06:23:48.461-04:00Reader Submitted: The Privateers Ball Hauls In A King’s Ransom!<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Cynthia Farshore</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/AVvXsEgroX7yrFOMfnw_Y_JMJy5_V-YB0JaUiGwaOjA37DzdkGLgxLkHxEAaoKGqsykDATPXnJZnZEcQdxs2MJ5xRp5DvzhskrZEN8UMn3uNTC3S-Xcm_TmkcBhZMALIG9rVzIzCXo9p-9o54U5mcV4w0OpRHZdDBY5Z2HgXzQtv21J8Ki4O_UtRUmgxMQak-Q/s1280/cynthia_privateers_001.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroX7yrFOMfnw_Y_JMJy5_V-YB0JaUiGwaOjA37DzdkGLgxLkHxEAaoKGqsykDATPXnJZnZEcQdxs2MJ5xRp5DvzhskrZEN8UMn3uNTC3S-Xcm_TmkcBhZMALIG9rVzIzCXo9p-9o54U5mcV4w0OpRHZdDBY5Z2HgXzQtv21J8Ki4O_UtRUmgxMQak-Q/s320/cynthia_privateers_001.png" width="320" /></a></div>On Sunday May 21st Relay For Life Team Aether Chrononauts Tiny Steps or ACTS lead by Wildstar Beaumont and Liz Wilner held The Privateers Ball Swashbucklers for Life Edition to benefit Relay for Life of Second Life 2023 on Rosehaven Absinthe in the Rosehaven sim group from noon to 2pm SLT. The dance was to raise donations for the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life of Second Life kiosk. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I9mDYXeuMBVyoKpY_Go5vURUR8cC64auvN9YFbEcfs-nPqFPy-pasWf3_Xp03Ar3Di0kizx3vnoNU42Pm8MQK35IFnhAyawL3AFeXwiqs4565Bqn7frLNCy8CEnPvhT4ynlPiaxopGJn9s3iaB0G52IpQL_B8ujWTCnqSreoxCkR3_v4KXyH3mahbA/s966/cynthia_privateers_005.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="966" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I9mDYXeuMBVyoKpY_Go5vURUR8cC64auvN9YFbEcfs-nPqFPy-pasWf3_Xp03Ar3Di0kizx3vnoNU42Pm8MQK35IFnhAyawL3AFeXwiqs4565Bqn7frLNCy8CEnPvhT4ynlPiaxopGJn9s3iaB0G52IpQL_B8ujWTCnqSreoxCkR3_v4KXyH3mahbA/s320/cynthia_privateers_005.png" width="320" /></a></div>With music DJed by Magda Kamanev, who has
done all the Privateers Balls, the dance proved to be promising when
within 15 minutes had collected L$35,000. By the time an hour had passed
the total climbed to over L$100,000 with around 50 people present.
Right at an hour and a half the kiosk hit L$150,000! About this time a
challenge was put up that if the total reached L$175,000 then a L$25,000
contribution would be given. It was down to the wire but in the last
minutes the kiosk hit L$175,000 but then quickly 185 then 195 and right
in the last few seconds L$200,000!!!<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVG0eZW0SMtO0cnblgtE8kECazyOS1yxH9q6f-YQpI_r-sGy7jo4JEtb6lmL9dnrUve3vxEpG2B3zesIblOXOV6enSmShRxQAaCiTQeVJfSOn2UnOofCt7jRfzMhC4E1K_vXWKkCOTWpl_Aepi8mhOQRSRRomAQUSGncAsNmH_6Gm2qkTnsumY3zVVQ/s966/cynthia_privateers_008.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="966" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVG0eZW0SMtO0cnblgtE8kECazyOS1yxH9q6f-YQpI_r-sGy7jo4JEtb6lmL9dnrUve3vxEpG2B3zesIblOXOV6enSmShRxQAaCiTQeVJfSOn2UnOofCt7jRfzMhC4E1K_vXWKkCOTWpl_Aepi8mhOQRSRRomAQUSGncAsNmH_6Gm2qkTnsumY3zVVQ/s320/cynthia_privateers_008.png" width="320" /></a></div>Wildstar
Beaumont is quoted to say” Thank you so much for being here and for
your donations! Including the Ascot kiosks we made more than 250k L$
That is more than 1000 USD for relay for life.” and “when we started the
ball team ACTS was sapphire. We sailed through emerald and we are
almost ruby now. Thank you all again ! “. With three weeks left till
relay weekend it’s going to be interesting just how far this team might
go<br /><br />Cynthia Farshore<br /><br /><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-61277382326768122222023-05-12T06:00:00.042-04:002023-05-12T06:00:00.142-04:00JAPA World Tour And Graduation<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><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdHPyyJ3Ee4FmN6qXoiA7DBj967npcEBj0SLNiS5ZyVvm2VxaPhi_p93ePbAJMSPigbArm9BXXsvRTt7gHt7zmvjHbaqJkCSp24WGWIcjqDaOL-lwY9fD7dctjmbUvTm5ckfJFUo8QWnXCIOOqoxty2DxmmWnfBHMPF7KYRjQ4hwihygXMS4jXAt8yw/s1920/gemma_japa_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/AVvXsEjZdHPyyJ3Ee4FmN6qXoiA7DBj967npcEBj0SLNiS5ZyVvm2VxaPhi_p93ePbAJMSPigbArm9BXXsvRTt7gHt7zmvjHbaqJkCSp24WGWIcjqDaOL-lwY9fD7dctjmbUvTm5ckfJFUo8QWnXCIOOqoxty2DxmmWnfBHMPF7KYRjQ4hwihygXMS4jXAt8yw/w400-h219/gemma_japa_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Our very own Dancerina Starlight who writes for the
SL Newser invited us to a Showcase by Japa, The Foundation in Performing
Arts April 30. The invitation read, “ In a fabulous spectacle combining
Music, Movement, Dance and Light, JAPA Students will take you on a
magical Journey to some of the countries of the word. We hope you enjoy
this adventure with them! “<br /><br />It was called World Tour and the
backgrounds reflected that. It was delightful. Each student danced their
own creative performance in a distinctive background and their choice
of music.”<br /><br />Below are several of the dancers expressing their choice of location in the world.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFdUJOuQNA_9halg1D-sAGhJ1LpQdimnAWPC0hLsXTnEYNQHBUiZvrR-XwuGZb1HCqTgPItQD2JUhGEXGMD8VNFFY2DepGkIW8YDeTw529qUlYD3Lt9SxNyTHdaK8NE-Vo6xC8mHUIo46--PvOIWGkDT8xHgyb6OekR-iPhTwqsSuMM3uEfNKtId6dw/s1920/gemma_japa_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/AVvXsEjsFdUJOuQNA_9halg1D-sAGhJ1LpQdimnAWPC0hLsXTnEYNQHBUiZvrR-XwuGZb1HCqTgPItQD2JUhGEXGMD8VNFFY2DepGkIW8YDeTw529qUlYD3Lt9SxNyTHdaK8NE-Vo6xC8mHUIo46--PvOIWGkDT8xHgyb6OekR-iPhTwqsSuMM3uEfNKtId6dw/w400-h219/gemma_japa_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuBFqFSdht5LFvYsuFY_VVrSrUWbwYo_rxoZEn7xurh2MCz8Y5lM1g1dJwL3-ILAc5YzfdCKLcy7naB7OLVejCYd366JXSv1fD7Qezf3K4VymXbEDwLZjB0U_ZxdjFR5W8sLD3C8ZRZNCDyFF6z6vpLQhuIx_HzrFXa1dGxUaFvF4NqfFMAM7oFfUSg/s1920/gemma_japa_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/AVvXsEiVuBFqFSdht5LFvYsuFY_VVrSrUWbwYo_rxoZEn7xurh2MCz8Y5lM1g1dJwL3-ILAc5YzfdCKLcy7naB7OLVejCYd366JXSv1fD7Qezf3K4VymXbEDwLZjB0U_ZxdjFR5W8sLD3C8ZRZNCDyFF6z6vpLQhuIx_HzrFXa1dGxUaFvF4NqfFMAM7oFfUSg/w400-h219/gemma_japa_010.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXghlcPM_W4d7rEYdQk-1XuMLjzlg3soWZ3LgRHVjjbdDJpHTqLfsJ-s9JpvGoRmhVdp1T9DyzrOYn7q13_tRdj8S0WeRE6UfXbmxThm6vqINueZ2NGOyQiJX49YNVJU5YBUx72nEN_XZoJFOl4QJ9cbb1cD7PM9lMSVovrW9pbsQACdA4dUj1ZVQu-Q/s1920/gemma_japa_011.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/AVvXsEhXghlcPM_W4d7rEYdQk-1XuMLjzlg3soWZ3LgRHVjjbdDJpHTqLfsJ-s9JpvGoRmhVdp1T9DyzrOYn7q13_tRdj8S0WeRE6UfXbmxThm6vqINueZ2NGOyQiJX49YNVJU5YBUx72nEN_XZoJFOl4QJ9cbb1cD7PM9lMSVovrW9pbsQACdA4dUj1ZVQu-Q/w400-h219/gemma_japa_011.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE61YMGDW0U1tVFphCiqycZrDJWsa48rOoJsH43HP0shYm5J49r7JLUXJaoB37RvaI8KXVx7dvlG5nUkyV2t1kk-pZmLWA66NSdOnnmAwxRKMWLp3DqqmxKlAzby-CkiSqA4RLsWqs2jT4EpMUB3MFZyfGItxoxf5bPAUVeQdg7hMJWl14PfVH_vqBxw/s1920/gemma_japa_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/AVvXsEiE61YMGDW0U1tVFphCiqycZrDJWsa48rOoJsH43HP0shYm5J49r7JLUXJaoB37RvaI8KXVx7dvlG5nUkyV2t1kk-pZmLWA66NSdOnnmAwxRKMWLp3DqqmxKlAzby-CkiSqA4RLsWqs2jT4EpMUB3MFZyfGItxoxf5bPAUVeQdg7hMJWl14PfVH_vqBxw/w400-h219/gemma_japa_017.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />And Dancerina<br /><br />The
audience was full and so appreciative of the entire show. Many of the
dancers had friends there who cheered them after the performance. Each
one put a lot of work into studying how to create dances and all the
accoutrements that went with their work of art. It was very impressive
and enjoyed by all <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/AVvXsEifNzXiJIXsGsf2dsxacZ2e5EH_tLG2WFjSkm3QXLyIbaK839T84WMJLh7NLgVAAnSnpxUqXFpEkrObJfS0sp14PUnPp5EXYmOw_jRNb9ppFnSd6W2AIr8Y5sUUmgTP_85clzl96tbnkgiuEN0OOBqvEBpDqrXcUA4zVGc2v5eu0LgZUNAqwJNeL8ywrA/s1920/gemma_japa2_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/AVvXsEifNzXiJIXsGsf2dsxacZ2e5EH_tLG2WFjSkm3QXLyIbaK839T84WMJLh7NLgVAAnSnpxUqXFpEkrObJfS0sp14PUnPp5EXYmOw_jRNb9ppFnSd6W2AIr8Y5sUUmgTP_85clzl96tbnkgiuEN0OOBqvEBpDqrXcUA4zVGc2v5eu0LgZUNAqwJNeL8ywrA/w400-h219/gemma_japa2_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />This past Sunday the participants who showcased last week had an elegant Graduation. The venue was lovely and each student was presented to the audience and thanked both K L A R K (Klark Harvy), the Director and ᴅᴇʟᴀɴᴇʏ ᴊᴇɴꜱᴏɴ (DelaneyJenson Resident) Assistant Director, who were their Principals and instructors on their journey learning the elements of Choreographing in sl.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiJDonWsjEm5JAJvdSdgyjcyFroorYVrlsfqZuUSO3I4Nywm2xQ1L7n9xOBHkKP_aIRMCdt0WmDoK-v_NKoVPgtrmB46rt0VYTuBo-dmBoRGiVCi85329K8hK7xxNOzxUT0Y9AYdBIzdV204ik225_ROKdYD9ej3CyVIqvs6k6mPLWOXwd6a64LYLmA/s1920/gemma_japa2_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/AVvXsEipiJDonWsjEm5JAJvdSdgyjcyFroorYVrlsfqZuUSO3I4Nywm2xQ1L7n9xOBHkKP_aIRMCdt0WmDoK-v_NKoVPgtrmB46rt0VYTuBo-dmBoRGiVCi85329K8hK7xxNOzxUT0Y9AYdBIzdV204ik225_ROKdYD9ej3CyVIqvs6k6mPLWOXwd6a64LYLmA/w400-h219/gemma_japa2_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Klark addressed the class and reminded them of commitment, deligence, reliability humility, trying their best at all different levels and offered future help when asked. He reminded them to keep quality not quantity as a goal. Delaney also spoke to the group and talked about the last three months.stressing the same values as Klark and adding” fun … laughter .tears, new journeys”. She also promised help in their future endeavors.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYe646U940TwYwj_wkbgVe6DQ9xH2KxqUF_uwdv8hqrk9YsawWT0gWL2kak1OAufnBXtn3K3_G1JZSh2UzOCwHwVJEF2q8CKDsfmNuuPCHmj0JNq9Lif6uAVr7zVH1B8Ei9b3iwb_aH8BkeebwsVgUuxTSIbjxGLE-Gng0-ugfYBpukcfSVOJ_E5u8Nw/s1920/gemma_japa2_008.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/AVvXsEiYe646U940TwYwj_wkbgVe6DQ9xH2KxqUF_uwdv8hqrk9YsawWT0gWL2kak1OAufnBXtn3K3_G1JZSh2UzOCwHwVJEF2q8CKDsfmNuuPCHmj0JNq9Lif6uAVr7zVH1B8Ei9b3iwb_aH8BkeebwsVgUuxTSIbjxGLE-Gng0-ugfYBpukcfSVOJ_E5u8Nw/w400-h219/gemma_japa2_008.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Each graduate addressed the Principals and talked of their dedication to helping them on their way to being dance choreographers in the second life world. They also recognized the support of their classmates in achieving all that they did.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZt5KHCfcLZYN0p79wvDcoQ24pxyTNPWgShMWMpDDttEbEvKF6i_dwQ45PpB600yjTlRkljOeG0BjhyQAV55d6AwwV9KdhIMfFXQAoWSsczh-YuPQQHiOwEku202SFKVen62cIaIIhPc-uv4bK9Ba1o68FuYf4mY-nekFQlMHca_nXRy7hUo_EBXwTmQ/s1920/gemma_japa2_003.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/AVvXsEiZt5KHCfcLZYN0p79wvDcoQ24pxyTNPWgShMWMpDDttEbEvKF6i_dwQ45PpB600yjTlRkljOeG0BjhyQAV55d6AwwV9KdhIMfFXQAoWSsczh-YuPQQHiOwEku202SFKVen62cIaIIhPc-uv4bK9Ba1o68FuYf4mY-nekFQlMHca_nXRy7hUo_EBXwTmQ/w400-h219/gemma_japa2_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Dancerina said, “Thank you, Principal Klark Harvy and Vice Principal Delaney Jenson for your unwavering expectations of excellence in all aspects of the JAPA Foundation in Performing Arts Program. You have taught (me) us and have done that exceedingly well. You have prepared us for walls beyond the JAPA complex, which demonstrates your commitment to dance in Second Life at-large! Thank you!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Also, thank you, ladies for being so Class of 2023(ish)! *Winks* I appreciated all the support you each provided! Congratulations to us! Yeah, we didn't learn easily!”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvzoe-N7OGtvrnX9PIEUWEspAKlsd8bftV-8ulkzxFCjeiuAm-63vUKNCF3cyETpo_5jNNNf-qvUXbELtPc23c73xDwvo6sasMAXZPPsGprmLvz8N5RCtY_mgAI9Wb3NnAK5oUrjAMNPkNYfaH7uBgInO7d2goOTNoJHCpBaB0KaLo-9Ft8MQWkIHlg/s1920/gemma_japa2_011.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/AVvXsEiUvzoe-N7OGtvrnX9PIEUWEspAKlsd8bftV-8ulkzxFCjeiuAm-63vUKNCF3cyETpo_5jNNNf-qvUXbELtPc23c73xDwvo6sasMAXZPPsGprmLvz8N5RCtY_mgAI9Wb3NnAK5oUrjAMNPkNYfaH7uBgInO7d2goOTNoJHCpBaB0KaLo-9Ft8MQWkIHlg/w400-h219/gemma_japa2_011.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />After the ceremony all moved outside to enjoy a party with music provided by Faith Heartsong It was a delightful event all around. It will be fun to see what the graduates do with all their new found knowledge in Second Life.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Here is the full list of graduates. Keep an eye out for their creations.<br /><br /><br />Jaden Samas<br />Icy Zeplin<br />Inara Sugarplum<br />(Sarah) Sarah Flinker<br />Morganna Marenwolf<br />Darcy Darkheart<br />Dancerina Starlight<br />Lin Carlucci<br />(Raven) Ravyn Amore<br />(Rose) Rosewan Resident <br /><br /><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-3192393996212146658.post-59801054577080442042023-05-09T06:00:00.005-04:002023-05-09T15:08:54.947-04:00RFL Sunbeamers, Roos With A Dream, Teams Level Up After Medieval Fun Faire<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Bixyl Shuftab</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </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/AVvXsEiHBHkkzNhNfEbhLJPmIMSZHxRvijWrshJCGoi_iDZNJVNpo16SuFOZ8xE85ZK3JNOKGqbSK5dYTrtcWCjJFWodqE3TuBha1yrmlxM2hDXSksirWlwKrJKhRzjq9Bs5KRjmFdv6nmjVqD_-2o4Ue1ZB5xoP15VBRur-4SgHd4A_iwqaeUedcG5DCtSa5g/s1524/may06'23_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHBHkkzNhNfEbhLJPmIMSZHxRvijWrshJCGoi_iDZNJVNpo16SuFOZ8xE85ZK3JNOKGqbSK5dYTrtcWCjJFWodqE3TuBha1yrmlxM2hDXSksirWlwKrJKhRzjq9Bs5KRjmFdv6nmjVqD_-2o4Ue1ZB5xoP15VBRur-4SgHd4A_iwqaeUedcG5DCtSa5g/w400-h248/may06'23_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Saturday
May 6 was the day of the Relay for Life's Team Sunbeamer's Medieval Fun
Faire. At Caledon Downs, from 9AM to 5PM, people could take part in
activities such as archery, axe tossing, kissing booths, racing horses
over an obstacle course, and jousting. There was also a "jail and bail"
with team captain Rita Mariner as the appointed sheriff. </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/AVvXsEjWIM0xpPVE7cuHEdYc3uaL1RdzmepkioQq_2cWno3vFaCwFJaeSxTFrIfdNxx9IuDObFCopQwx-dAm1UJzVxdrx6PpLMENXe0CL_uRR8QEDrZoTYJWH6Hvq1qv6p_tV_05CozeL82FQSDvcEHH6Ps8O-1V6KAzr9PNRTRJYGzacj4b-R741m4q1TiVhg/s1524/may06'23_011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIM0xpPVE7cuHEdYc3uaL1RdzmepkioQq_2cWno3vFaCwFJaeSxTFrIfdNxx9IuDObFCopQwx-dAm1UJzVxdrx6PpLMENXe0CL_uRR8QEDrZoTYJWH6Hvq1qv6p_tV_05CozeL82FQSDvcEHH6Ps8O-1V6KAzr9PNRTRJYGzacj4b-R741m4q1TiVhg/w400-h248/may06'23_011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The event was organized by Cynthia Farshore, who only the week before had done the <a href="https://slnewser.blogspot.com/2023/05/sunbeamer-roos-air-show.html">Sunbeamer and Roos Air Show</a>. <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/AVvXsEjzx7smMFsAa6kwwT_EABVNXrG1qiNMdVJm8udVXmQjYETe6a1c90k0P5bXACxXwFiUbeWL-gcHj1CpG3CjZtIO_rtQZDFHJrIA0JsF2qDC8aU_AmR5NIHNDhi24-hkiTTHzszFWQ8yAQWtZFmzA1k0HNnThQWqDIjTH9_Uodv-vjuaOxupNFghyQlw2w/s1524/may06'23_025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx7smMFsAa6kwwT_EABVNXrG1qiNMdVJm8udVXmQjYETe6a1c90k0P5bXACxXwFiUbeWL-gcHj1CpG3CjZtIO_rtQZDFHJrIA0JsF2qDC8aU_AmR5NIHNDhi24-hkiTTHzszFWQ8yAQWtZFmzA1k0HNnThQWqDIjTH9_Uodv-vjuaOxupNFghyQlw2w/w400-h248/may06'23_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">There
were more than a few jokes among those showing up. Of the hatching
throwing contest, "Well, you 'axed' for it, Cuz." "Not a real problem. I
have, a 'handle' on it." Also there were a few from team "Roos With A
Dream," one commenting, "Yea we can get a little vulgar, but ya know,
when you live in a place where even the sun is trying to kill you, you
gotta learn to laugh at things."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There
was a contest at the archery shoot, with the prize being a special
bow. The winner was Nephilim Ventris. <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/AVvXsEhAJ1iQFWoUZPSh5xRO4LyyOBJgqgDypbWV2cbFtY8KfY0pfd_t4nCsd4deJKuqt8geUUqC8xqrpuiisaP9ZJCPA-1yJPjVlgZWphgoHpaDrLLvvuBohJF1EddNZUJ1bmivL9g0TqwmM3ZzY2n2jRrwGs_DLu8o_likKbkr5byZ7QIaMrUq7-PssEJlsg/s1524/may06'23_020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAJ1iQFWoUZPSh5xRO4LyyOBJgqgDypbWV2cbFtY8KfY0pfd_t4nCsd4deJKuqt8geUUqC8xqrpuiisaP9ZJCPA-1yJPjVlgZWphgoHpaDrLLvvuBohJF1EddNZUJ1bmivL9g0TqwmM3ZzY2n2jRrwGs_DLu8o_likKbkr5byZ7QIaMrUq7-PssEJlsg/w400-h248/may06'23_020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Of the jousting tournament, several took part including Liska and
Ginger. The winner of the jousting tournament was Jeff Keith (Redshirt Zepp), getting a 1000L prize. He also won the axe throwing competition, the latter which got him a special axe as a prize. Cynthia would also tell me, "Skysong (sgudeman Resident) won the horse jump competition prize of L$1000."<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">As for the Jail and Bail, everyone must have been
on their best behavior as the stocks were empty that day.<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/AVvXsEgNGDoK7dHYWPXL9MjroVqDgld0ic8QdsgEQXXjw9pBB2VfCoo1a5-COhTxD8H0i_lzQHHUfzpRivrGpyHPTSuJGGKb1kgYcYqVNesLIhdVPrqr5O-oCbmiBUkwn6O9ny5kkdRxBuUOB-2_CgQ1xATC9WGjbdpnvYu5-HmN56uYqnzLzURXkDSczYbEHQ/s1524/may06'23_028.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGDoK7dHYWPXL9MjroVqDgld0ic8QdsgEQXXjw9pBB2VfCoo1a5-COhTxD8H0i_lzQHHUfzpRivrGpyHPTSuJGGKb1kgYcYqVNesLIhdVPrqr5O-oCbmiBUkwn6O9ny5kkdRxBuUOB-2_CgQ1xATC9WGjbdpnvYu5-HmN56uYqnzLzURXkDSczYbEHQ/w400-h248/may06'23_028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Just
a few minutes before 3PM, I saw a balloon floating over, It was DJ
Kakya and more of the 'Roos team."We'd like to thank the Sunbeamers for
letting us be part of another fun event!" one shouted after they landed.
And before long, they were on stage dancing away, with those in the
audience dancing as well. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwH5Zbe0WNYTVEjWjjIPEf9GqEdFWYBG-lOX1u5dgIgzuwlSTonkUm6haAxbFbBJ66hOmKHE5_kY1MS-ycxQFNinBJhKJ-6t5Z3g9tK3budinwwrMbFUS0nkx_66yxfu2UHPbZgjgDnPi3PNywGysJWsJ_omffWddFGLZ_q25-nY4B7m5x-nRgigrxw/s1524/may06'23_041b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1524" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwH5Zbe0WNYTVEjWjjIPEf9GqEdFWYBG-lOX1u5dgIgzuwlSTonkUm6haAxbFbBJ66hOmKHE5_kY1MS-ycxQFNinBJhKJ-6t5Z3g9tK3budinwwrMbFUS0nkx_66yxfu2UHPbZgjgDnPi3PNywGysJWsJ_omffWddFGLZ_q25-nY4B7m5x-nRgigrxw/w400-h217/may06'23_041b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The
donations soon started, "Okay, everyone, here is our first challenge
tonight. When the kiosk reaches 10,000, Roos will add 5,000." Someone
mused, "10,000 Roos? How much is that in Lindens?" There were also a few
comments about Australia being founded in part by penal colonies, one
American commenting, "Our country wasn't founded by convicts, but the
crooks are running it now." </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">But
the comments soon turned to the main issue, "The Roos' 'dream' is of a
world where cancer has been ended as a concerning health issue. In this
world: - the words "You have cancer" no longer strike FEAR in people's
hearts... - the treatments for cancer cause no PAIN.. - care is not
EXHAUSTING for loved ones...- and the GRIEF of losing our family and
friends before their time is a thing of the past. We’d like to enlist
your support in making this dream come true sooner rather than later so
more people will be spared the agony of dealing with cancer."</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/AVvXsEipDIpCgP5P2INsFVuf8ThaOXhbZLbo295YJclFtCULyob3YPcfItbmbD67rnP_QqgMmRjI-UtAocgMPz4d5BeRDQ-JpaHYNGAC4D0rHKEJY5qkcZHuJpA4-yW0IsnDbfkaQD8nVbA_XTcA4kmd6HEQ0lClLPGQGSTHhjyW2qcfWLJzOOF-_M10Mhbvtg/s1524/may06'23_033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDIpCgP5P2INsFVuf8ThaOXhbZLbo295YJclFtCULyob3YPcfItbmbD67rnP_QqgMmRjI-UtAocgMPz4d5BeRDQ-JpaHYNGAC4D0rHKEJY5qkcZHuJpA4-yW0IsnDbfkaQD8nVbA_XTcA4kmd6HEQ0lClLPGQGSTHhjyW2qcfWLJzOOF-_M10Mhbvtg/w400-h248/may06'23_033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">People
started chipping in. And at one point, a dragon showed up to hover.
Cynthia warned him, "Uuuhh, just a warning, your butt is right on top of
the fireworks launcher." So he landed nearby and joined in the dancing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At one point the talk turned to a planned music video of "Cheeseburgers in Paradise" that was never made. Kalya commented, "By the way Aussie cheeseburger recipe!, get out your pens to make notes : 1 hotdog roll sliced down the middle, enough tomato to cover lengthwise, a slice of shaved ham, some onion rings, again lengthwise! 4 slices of cheddar cheese, lay that on top of the rest, salt and petter to taste, then put the cover on, put in sandwich machine and cook! ... Anyway that's the cheese burger I know." "No burger in your cheeseburger?" someone asked. "That is how its done in Oz !" the DJ responded. "Ummm, that's called a Ham and Cheese Kayla."</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/AVvXsEjgM3DlYSfRVHzOUgaxNN4aFMWwwltsjRC754YsNHMcxjcVJtYZrqZOlGVrai8jxSHRX8MfActNK90i24beVm7ER3X3Qz3dnD92DQLjx3WrEBXBf4IpfOTK923VYImXEIvW9x0qTyzdyGgcKksD-8OUAwLBOrYMvlq9BOdF6jBOi4LPMuC-4VDqcmqmXw/s1523/may06'23_051b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1523" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM3DlYSfRVHzOUgaxNN4aFMWwwltsjRC754YsNHMcxjcVJtYZrqZOlGVrai8jxSHRX8MfActNK90i24beVm7ER3X3Qz3dnD92DQLjx3WrEBXBf4IpfOTK923VYImXEIvW9x0qTyzdyGgcKksD-8OUAwLBOrYMvlq9BOdF6jBOi4LPMuC-4VDqcmqmXw/w400-h213/may06'23_051b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The donations kept coming and coming, and at one point Cynthia looked at the total, and did a fainting gesture, "Dang been in so much IM and WHAT!!!!" Shockwave responded, "Okay which one of you keeps fainting my goat?!"</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/AVvXsEjp2sWCjMo3k8Xz3Bhu-ca6u_HdOAGFqVtNVcV6nLHq8MZszNjfIwxzHY4ouW3M29_0d_Wb16n3HrmSBRUBZPk0uXR7R10KqhZc0uFIz2gtLLQsOEyCBmLCNdqsDqULQihxH0o6yW80cn3lIUQBiHAeTjOJS93BK00efQwddRMPVqhKgtClhXx0sB2DnA/s1524/may06'23_048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1524" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2sWCjMo3k8Xz3Bhu-ca6u_HdOAGFqVtNVcV6nLHq8MZszNjfIwxzHY4ouW3M29_0d_Wb16n3HrmSBRUBZPk0uXR7R10KqhZc0uFIz2gtLLQsOEyCBmLCNdqsDqULQihxH0o6yW80cn3lIUQBiHAeTjOJS93BK00efQwddRMPVqhKgtClhXx0sB2DnA/w400-h248/may06'23_048.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As the event got closer to the end, fireworks went off, better visible with one's viewer at Midnight.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Of the kiosks around the rest of the festival grounds, the money donated into them added up to 17,570 Lindens. But the lion's share was done at the concert kiosk. A whopping amount of over 150K ended up in the stage kiosks thanks in part to the remote donations. When word got out the teams were getting close to leveling, still more came and it was enough to send them over the edge. </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/AVvXsEhxMdQyNcr6O6AcqIvG5tTXq0Az5GCNQL9MIWA15yxJ_BZGGXXoin-VAetZG6pqYwszGataC1PYMzVsKXRZ5zHiMrgk-i-vNxKEZBSJtA0X2P9u0XvnJ66AIbFJPSsiYodygHcJzwkt_xolUNsX3lyN0uNKcV3zhsS4j2AOt6OZuFWQwHy-ftk3wseuwA/s816/Sunbeamers_saphire.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="69" data-original-width="816" height="34" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMdQyNcr6O6AcqIvG5tTXq0Az5GCNQL9MIWA15yxJ_BZGGXXoin-VAetZG6pqYwszGataC1PYMzVsKXRZ5zHiMrgk-i-vNxKEZBSJtA0X2P9u0XvnJ66AIbFJPSsiYodygHcJzwkt_xolUNsX3lyN0uNKcV3zhsS4j2AOt6OZuFWQwHy-ftk3wseuwA/w400-h34/Sunbeamers_saphire.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A total of 170,826 Linden dollars was raised between the Sunbeamers and Roos, the
Sunnies making 94,198 L and the Roos getting 76,628
Lindens. This bumped the Sunbeamers to over 750K, and making Sapphire rank,
and Roos With a Dream past a half million and into Jade.</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/AVvXsEjMkLLv7_afDuBryw0zs_IJyEDtkcrhLtyoFz7jBlr9bKs7ctcsDqGSPqihrrWCmAmZQj0q4TmDymj4FlvLjwon91KB-TnOTTXa8dqCQ-q936qCi2eSa0J_S6LwqyfWGxkY6iN-T4fRhfx5n3l09wLmE8etQt0LmeuKt0h_vQSHm05t0ExC5LUxIQqv0A/s769/rooswithadream_jade.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="73" data-original-width="769" height="38" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMkLLv7_afDuBryw0zs_IJyEDtkcrhLtyoFz7jBlr9bKs7ctcsDqGSPqihrrWCmAmZQj0q4TmDymj4FlvLjwon91KB-TnOTTXa8dqCQ-q936qCi2eSa0J_S6LwqyfWGxkY6iN-T4fRhfx5n3l09wLmE8etQt0LmeuKt0h_vQSHm05t0ExC5LUxIQqv0A/w400-h38/rooswithadream_jade.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Before leaving, one of the Roos would say, "We love doing these events with Sunbeamers and we love the support of you all just being here!"<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cynthia would later post on Discord an after-action report. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Well
as the Sunbeamer Medieval Fun Fair went, it was fun however the fair
was a little weak in attendance but did just a tad better in donations.
Together with the Roos it came out Roos gained L$76,628 and Sunbeamers
got L$94,198 for a two team total of L$170,826. Thus the Roos made Jade
and the Sunbeamers crossed the Sapphire line. oh well maybe we'll do
better next year.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Still, the event did get both teams a lot of cash. As of the writing of this article, the Sunbeamers are ninth of 173 teams on the totals page (leaving out the Sci-Fi Expo, which isn't really a team). The Roos were bumped up to number fifteen. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And this is far from the end of the Sunbeamer's efforts. There's still one more Bid Me event to donate to (more on that later), the team's participation at the Relaystock. And of course there's the Relay Weekend next month.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Go Sunbeamers! Go Roos! Go Relay!</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-3192393996212146658.post-135873280229955652023-04-25T06:00:00.021-04:002023-04-25T06:00:00.138-04:00Patch Linden's Jail and Bail<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Bixyl Shuftan<br /><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTvy9jtX9oACA2YqVgaySptlSykR8eoyVSU3I6IjCod-FWPjxl0Mk7-3GgGUKXWiiS4k_6f7Kn-rwP_Hued8-ip-pxmfoQOAW1Sv2xFraWxb-vnCme9SV6wyeK4-TLZf3vmEPRfuZBowxgqha67AuMPIyZgA_VWgn2xCM4eiun5KWNoR1roSXeHdDpg/s1580/april21'23rezz_017.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1580" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTvy9jtX9oACA2YqVgaySptlSykR8eoyVSU3I6IjCod-FWPjxl0Mk7-3GgGUKXWiiS4k_6f7Kn-rwP_Hued8-ip-pxmfoQOAW1Sv2xFraWxb-vnCme9SV6wyeK4-TLZf3vmEPRfuZBowxgqha67AuMPIyZgA_VWgn2xCM4eiun5KWNoR1roSXeHdDpg/w320-h203/april21'23rezz_017.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A
lot happened this weekend at the Fantasy Faire. While a number of Jail
and Bail events take place at the Faire, they started out with the
biggest. On Friday April 21 at 1PM SL time came "<a href="https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/2023/04/21/the-jailing-of-patch-linden-1-3-pm-slt/">The Jailing of Patch Linden</a>."<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><em>We’re always on edge when their prey is one of the Grid Guardians,
the Speakers of the Verba Caeruleum, the few, the proud, the bold,
the…..Lindens!</em>
<div style="text-align: left;"><p><em></em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR91fHQIjvoBTbVuryeuiVTdXE8HUJVcgAFRQzI5gTEH9oPwjDHAVwK-85n-1LGitTnaRDwNhSq3WTHcAbcEtd4ObJSYgqIxOFzovXxUX259dPHRwRAQhwZx-7_MBS2huGusUZ5NAahWyTER61sHZDqSc5CUC9z10nRJ9paMeb2qweOK2bBNcE0JBH2w/s1577/april21'23rezz_009b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1577" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR91fHQIjvoBTbVuryeuiVTdXE8HUJVcgAFRQzI5gTEH9oPwjDHAVwK-85n-1LGitTnaRDwNhSq3WTHcAbcEtd4ObJSYgqIxOFzovXxUX259dPHRwRAQhwZx-7_MBS2huGusUZ5NAahWyTER61sHZDqSc5CUC9z10nRJ9paMeb2qweOK2bBNcE0JBH2w/w200-h117/april21'23rezz_009b.jpg" width="200" /></a></em></div><em>Fortunately for us, the Constables know a good sport when they
see one, and that’s why one of their favorite targets is none other than
Patch Linden. And, fortunately for you, Patch knows just the kind of
goodies to bring along to buy his way out of the dog house (nope)
madhouse (nope) puppy pen (yup).</em><p></p>
<p><em>This is a Faire event that has to be seen to be believed!</em></p>
<p><i>Our tiny informants report that Patch has prepared for his bail with
plenty of offerings to inspire the goodwill of Fairelanders, including
but not limited to, your very own event exclusive Patch cutout to take
home and cherish forever, and a completely new Patch Linden Faire Event
Bear!</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KEZlUTsBlt7UBe5plhLWstF5DcfE5qQD7rJC_iNXDsGnlIMVuqojM3oTqw1nOa0joqMwrP7h8gBhvdaOmhYnYNSYeAns5cSgwDK9mMbN6a6BXLOyOBTnH27FGeyBAo5ZTKAbR5lcgxsKNQND4YcnhaRoMH__n2nVAoBDsS8V2LLObUdFyEFNaYsW2g/s333/april21'23rezz_022b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="333" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KEZlUTsBlt7UBe5plhLWstF5DcfE5qQD7rJC_iNXDsGnlIMVuqojM3oTqw1nOa0joqMwrP7h8gBhvdaOmhYnYNSYeAns5cSgwDK9mMbN6a6BXLOyOBTnH27FGeyBAo5ZTKAbR5lcgxsKNQND4YcnhaRoMH__n2nVAoBDsS8V2LLObUdFyEFNaYsW2g/w200-h193/april21'23rezz_022b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">The
event was quickly packed. Even showing up early, the sim was full and I
couldn't get in. While a few avatars rezzed, most remained shapes for a
while. Patch Linden himself didn't even show up as a nametag until well
after I was there for a half hour, and then appeared fully in just a
few minutes. Various types of avatars would appear around him. For once,
normal humans were the minority, with multitudes of elves, fairies,
gryphons, tinies (notably the Pawlice) and dragons, some flapping nearby
the balloon gondola Patch was in, the airbag looking like the double-F
Faire logo. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">People
could just donate into the kiosk near Patch, but various items were
also put up for bid in informal auctions. Patch Linden would offer, "Who wants to spend an hour with me, to go on a secret behind the scenes tour to see some things the team is working on, and you can bring 1 friend! You never know what you might see!" "An hour with Patch with a
Fantasy Faire Photo Op! what do you say folks, who wants to bid on
this?? ... We got a 15K bid folks!! Do I hear 16K?!! 20K!!" The top bid
for that would be 30,000 Linden dollars. Then came the opportunity to
name a region. That went for 20,000 Linden dollars. Then came the chance
to rename one's account. That went for 67,000 Lindens. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then came "Auctioning off a slice of Ancient Mole to build.... yes... THE WOOTBERRY FOUNTAIN for all to enjoy and get!" It ended up sold at 26,000L "for tha pawlice to be drunk off wootberry juice for the entire faire."Then came "An hour with Patch to go on a secret behind the scenes tour to see some things the team is working on, and you can bring 1 friend!" Wildstar Beaumont got it for 65,000 Lindens "YAY!! WILDSTAR!!!!" Someone else also paid 100,000 Lindens for a "house," possibly a Linden Home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyP7Cy_AEraNxsWyjxpWlW4roE163-7s10a3IuU4QilYBdNoEt96WUnoUVmtbm2D4PjA6Dcm3cyMEG3EpnJa4Z6LErH_HIUU2BaAlZ31I8ESxAL-R-JIlva-dpTOox2k4YRczDCoHxdGGlQfuXOjI0qTY0y0LjvV-XUJvsyLjPKHxOMnBi6GVD0CRmA/s1580/april21'23rezz_021b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1580" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyP7Cy_AEraNxsWyjxpWlW4roE163-7s10a3IuU4QilYBdNoEt96WUnoUVmtbm2D4PjA6Dcm3cyMEG3EpnJa4Z6LErH_HIUU2BaAlZ31I8ESxAL-R-JIlva-dpTOox2k4YRczDCoHxdGGlQfuXOjI0qTY0y0LjvV-XUJvsyLjPKHxOMnBi6GVD0CRmA/s320/april21'23rezz_021b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There was some funnery, Patch Linden at one point shouting, "I declare, Waffle are hereby banned forevermore!" That brought quite a reaction, "Blasphemy! HERESY!" When getting to name a region was up for auction, there were jokes about naming one "Soggy Waffle," or "Regiony McRegionface."<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Around
3:20 PM, it was announced, "OMG we just blew 3 MILLION LINDENS out of
the water!!! WTG Patch! WTG Warwick! WTG FAIRELANDERS!! And THAT is how
we launch opening weekend!" Someone near me went, "That's some crazy
numbers!" "Pretty sure it's a safe bet we'll beat last year's numbers."
FantasyFaire Resident would shout, "Thank you Patch! Thank you
Fairelanders! What an amazing time we just had!! And this is only day 2!
(big grin) ... Thank you Patch! Thank you for coming and being with us
all! We <3 you at the Faire!"<br /></div><p>It was quite an event at the Fantasy Faire, with many days to come. <br /></p></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bixyl Shuftan </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-77011275241076158342023-04-20T06:00:00.045-04:002023-04-20T07:18:00.247-04:00The Bellisseria Anniversary, PBC Autism Awareness Show, And Other Happenings On April 15 & 16<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/AVvXsEgrib4VcLPYuRpq9AjNlowPVRhfd17XjsHC1GHvi1b-uEzu1vda1KZvj2ND6_3qxKeErDzku82yMmOgHoR3NpGMdO4LBBKc5AIYMECQ6C7V7RB1r4QqZWOez_yBUcRI4kSf0F3-rY8PgyNqrZxdvZt5VX9mRt367bYDf6Tk7SvAD3W8UcnkxITWqSfd1Q/s1580/april15'23_004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrib4VcLPYuRpq9AjNlowPVRhfd17XjsHC1GHvi1b-uEzu1vda1KZvj2ND6_3qxKeErDzku82yMmOgHoR3NpGMdO4LBBKc5AIYMECQ6C7V7RB1r4QqZWOez_yBUcRI4kSf0F3-rY8PgyNqrZxdvZt5VX9mRt367bYDf6Tk7SvAD3W8UcnkxITWqSfd1Q/w400-h235/april15'23_004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">April 15 was a very busy day in Second Life. The main event was the Fourth Anniversary of Bellisseria party. For about six hours from just after 10AM to 4PM SL time at Bellisseria Fairgrounds, both locals and their friends from other areas in Second Life partied it up to celebrate the creation of this continent in Second 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/AVvXsEj6AUXczTa2-ku6wtNxg7omNCTUQqTaZSJqlzkZLKU9uLKG3q7sVu0jaIxzeG5hwqz43eHoNPMBReI4Do4uxyoGX9pCsbziXUUHYIAhYmIm1anMRJ8egkAxFD1J9pJlyGSasEHvr_karlXWzuEcA8giEQiPgZC5HEzwGUJKu95B5i41a8DiJarT7neljQ/s1580/april15'23_010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AUXczTa2-ku6wtNxg7omNCTUQqTaZSJqlzkZLKU9uLKG3q7sVu0jaIxzeG5hwqz43eHoNPMBReI4Do4uxyoGX9pCsbziXUUHYIAhYmIm1anMRJ8egkAxFD1J9pJlyGSasEHvr_karlXWzuEcA8giEQiPgZC5HEzwGUJKu95B5i41a8DiJarT7neljQ/w400-h235/april15'23_010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Patch gave an opening speech at 10AM. Unfortunately, I was a bit late and missed it, and I have yet to come across a recording of it. I dropped in to see many residents dancing, human and otherwise, to a DJ's music. I didn't get a picture of him as he remained one of the handful of people my viewer just wouldn't rez.<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/AVvXsEhCFCsRjuPY07BhvHUfS-k5mW0vTm5V2AoV1trvwV5_gnY1SHXUMxBaOfgz8CfJeFK_5vNF4U16qSMWl0PLiFf64y7_wSZrgiB09OrNw4T6T4HOWvPP7YHOp6tmxdBCZMfQwd4bTQy3U-yumX-W3fhhsrHh4Ied71_Af-Uk1uqJX2CcQm8Z1XlmaBnFwg/s1580/april15'23_015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFCsRjuPY07BhvHUfS-k5mW0vTm5V2AoV1trvwV5_gnY1SHXUMxBaOfgz8CfJeFK_5vNF4U16qSMWl0PLiFf64y7_wSZrgiB09OrNw4T6T4HOWvPP7YHOp6tmxdBCZMfQwd4bTQy3U-yumX-W3fhhsrHh4Ied71_Af-Uk1uqJX2CcQm8Z1XlmaBnFwg/w400-h235/april15'23_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This included the "Bell Hammies," who earlier this month set up their "<a href="https://slnewserevents.blogspot.com/2023/04/hamraiders-at-bellisseria-fairgrounds.html">Hamraiders</a>" event at the Fairgrounds. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22Q95NheHpcr4y61ZjeH_wZdlkkKY4Y_YSWZuhfje1X9EO-PhNiOiZ-yzZDZ55rmjbq5ksORkxSb1Z4f231P1QW3yyt2TRTrh2Nb4Grcgz2Rw5bTA9PqitbfLTncXpShT5HLM73nmAqpRcF5l0Jy8sQD6tmJeBKNnTcOBTrREsxYzfzZa4Ox7iyICgQ/s1580/april15'23_027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22Q95NheHpcr4y61ZjeH_wZdlkkKY4Y_YSWZuhfje1X9EO-PhNiOiZ-yzZDZ55rmjbq5ksORkxSb1Z4f231P1QW3yyt2TRTrh2Nb4Grcgz2Rw5bTA9PqitbfLTncXpShT5HLM73nmAqpRcF5l0Jy8sQD6tmJeBKNnTcOBTrREsxYzfzZa4Ox7iyICgQ/w400-h235/april15'23_027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> At 12 Noon was the Autism Awareness event at the Premier Business Center in the PBC sim. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Please join PBC and the Baptiste Family Foundation this Saturday at
12:00 PM SLT at the PBC Performance Hall for Dancing with Donny and The
Panda Dance Crew for Autism Awareness!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEfuTqDfE6LTDz0FjbiUFW7Yucs0THyAvkRK5lq6QPAcoSQLflE8PaMrMB7W31gK4HTsHVjYBEGebYvHxuCVVNZDFlme30hNUYc-pnGHolPZUxn8mGWfzGfnD_DngkWPja0In71NZJBCiZxVKhe4BXYLjeaYQMMM7CiAOnKChmLfg7OIPXT1urfBz0w/s1580/april15'23_043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEfuTqDfE6LTDz0FjbiUFW7Yucs0THyAvkRK5lq6QPAcoSQLflE8PaMrMB7W31gK4HTsHVjYBEGebYvHxuCVVNZDFlme30hNUYc-pnGHolPZUxn8mGWfzGfnD_DngkWPja0In71NZJBCiZxVKhe4BXYLjeaYQMMM7CiAOnKChmLfg7OIPXT1urfBz0w/w400-h235/april15'23_043.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> This was a family-friendly event, with numerous child avatars as performers on stage. PBC owner Jarden Alexis was there, welcoming people as they came in, "Thank you all for support of Autism Awareness. We want to personally thank each one of you for being here!" There were no donations being taken as the goal of the event was to raise awareness of the condition, which has been diagnosed more frequently in recent years, "So please make donations to the autism charities of your choice."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">"✯What is Autism? <br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;">"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop. We still have much to learn about these causes and how they impact people with ASD."<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/AVvXsEhZmfBX-TydkbgXgsRJ20wuB9SUrVFgjx2WsXf967l0sObFaZ_WxbICWU0guRTZRqO9b86emiCyyaTAjhsQQ1UljAPybq30aaEfJsLurUnnh665GWDNYmPOPEELuL8Gux3449LMMujk5_FV1tHx-3eVO5P2JKbVfd3gjyqAmy73fxQtVPqbFh9WYRDBng/s1580/april15'23_048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZmfBX-TydkbgXgsRJ20wuB9SUrVFgjx2WsXf967l0sObFaZ_WxbICWU0guRTZRqO9b86emiCyyaTAjhsQQ1UljAPybq30aaEfJsLurUnnh665GWDNYmPOPEELuL8Gux3449LMMujk5_FV1tHx-3eVO5P2JKbVfd3gjyqAmy73fxQtVPqbFh9WYRDBng/w400-h235/april15'23_048.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There were free t-shirts for those who wanted them. Dancerina Starlight was there and got one. <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/AVvXsEg86-yPalhW7-7VM4cZY01ZWNDCscX93_jUy-KYM1Al1lWHUu17b9nAgYb4gA_7UvhocjFrh_viRS7W60Qn7-qSdo8hRuk1v0biGzyUSU_MN_tfZ90ou3TCs8iupeM7pXGjDQClaUZY95Hrv1eU2fIbmFaBZ3ds3bVHzZQoOYok9kXvYmi_n0YgjJ2O4A/s1580/april15'23_052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86-yPalhW7-7VM4cZY01ZWNDCscX93_jUy-KYM1Al1lWHUu17b9nAgYb4gA_7UvhocjFrh_viRS7W60Qn7-qSdo8hRuk1v0biGzyUSU_MN_tfZ90ou3TCs8iupeM7pXGjDQClaUZY95Hrv1eU2fIbmFaBZ3ds3bVHzZQoOYok9kXvYmi_n0YgjJ2O4A/w400-h235/april15'23_052.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Once the event was over, there was much applause, Jarden saying, "I want to thank the Panda Dance Crew for volunteering for this event. Panda Dance Crew, you are appreciated." Then there was a "met and greet" dance, with a DJ playing music. Several people and publications were thanked for publicizing the event, including the Newser. <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/AVvXsEgvbSm0c9k2MqEJaYBIDxPKcVv8zKsOvKO9wl4rjnfbuL48nJIeTBflsnZ-uywaW3ZlLVAGX-7PU4hLdQGYgM7nAtkhjSW72nM9Eaev2bMaOenhYo4TSX5h0FSEetx2rhPRwdgCLJYhi7pntF4TH8YVYUpeDXH5M-Dc2q91Ng307920SvkCtq23OB3o8A/s1580/april15'23_056.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbSm0c9k2MqEJaYBIDxPKcVv8zKsOvKO9wl4rjnfbuL48nJIeTBflsnZ-uywaW3ZlLVAGX-7PU4hLdQGYgM7nAtkhjSW72nM9Eaev2bMaOenhYo4TSX5h0FSEetx2rhPRwdgCLJYhi7pntF4TH8YVYUpeDXH5M-Dc2q91Ng307920SvkCtq23OB3o8A/w400-h235/april15'23_056.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">At 1PM, I headed over to a live music event at Music Island in the Sorbet sim.</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/AVvXsEhovvAErOWcL1KOhQ0DDesZFchaVq1W-U6qfEQE5xCOGPTi25XtAjCrqZEi94M_CqwmwrfCIx3V-KXRS0YGrKrp9YYDTJF5UPssovq5UKEuk0Ej7TNAbywzjum802Qj0WZ8H6Yncs2cUzTbAfvVLEQ8tcYsQFlq7LJliH5inzPNha4-aLHEtjaX2aKWuQ/s1580/april15'23rezz_002b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="1580" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovvAErOWcL1KOhQ0DDesZFchaVq1W-U6qfEQE5xCOGPTi25XtAjCrqZEi94M_CqwmwrfCIx3V-KXRS0YGrKrp9YYDTJF5UPssovq5UKEuk0Ej7TNAbywzjum802Qj0WZ8H6Yncs2cUzTbAfvVLEQ8tcYsQFlq7LJliH5inzPNha4-aLHEtjaX2aKWuQ/w400-h209/april15'23rezz_002b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Merryjest (Kain Scalia) was returning to singing in Second Life after having to take a hiatus for a while, demonstrating his skill as an opera tenor. Some longtime readers may remember him for his reader submission "<a href="http://slnewserdesign.blogspot.com/2016/12/reader-submitted-my-psychotic-little.html">My Psychotic Little Friend</a>," which still gets laughter to this day. <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/AVvXsEgcmRmHuffa1VvKZfGsPqyogauZTwaSUK9gy2DmccdyVCOBBIPcsvyQNlLYNGvLhXrWZqjqG-Vnt9Ht389mTCHgFrIF83Tfhdt0S-8DtlkvrxNssjZHNcnQYnqePGy3N6XW_ujVA8ZASdZUORs6O81rhwqXjyj5IEQb_kyvyE5M9_fFGOWgD-n_IQHX-A/s1580/april15'23rezz_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcmRmHuffa1VvKZfGsPqyogauZTwaSUK9gy2DmccdyVCOBBIPcsvyQNlLYNGvLhXrWZqjqG-Vnt9Ht389mTCHgFrIF83Tfhdt0S-8DtlkvrxNssjZHNcnQYnqePGy3N6XW_ujVA8ZASdZUORs6O81rhwqXjyj5IEQb_kyvyE5M9_fFGOWgD-n_IQHX-A/w400-h235/april15'23rezz_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> From 4 to 8 PM was the Affiliated Ministries' annual Easter dance in the Eternal Life sim. The event took place outside Club United's Chapel. The event was attended by multiple Christian groups. </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/AVvXsEg6r2wppuCJoGy1mFkZ33vRgFvR5166qxh4vOAjK0B308iZdA8wI3kNjAihe5OULkbSm2eL7fdJyI4_O93i-Sy5HwBlFQqCwM2UaNjsjWYuIm4k8Lvvt5kA20S0TYywbtKdRBjpLFRbOjFhFZoDJVUgESAoAtiSpWKnTVf3EEkjDNh19IhE71253pVTtQ/s1580/april15'23rezz_018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6r2wppuCJoGy1mFkZ33vRgFvR5166qxh4vOAjK0B308iZdA8wI3kNjAihe5OULkbSm2eL7fdJyI4_O93i-Sy5HwBlFQqCwM2UaNjsjWYuIm4k8Lvvt5kA20S0TYywbtKdRBjpLFRbOjFhFZoDJVUgESAoAtiSpWKnTVf3EEkjDNh19IhE71253pVTtQ/w400-h235/april15'23rezz_018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />"I still love looking around and seeing all these various Christian groups all united together and it makes me smile to see our unity in Christ!" "Its always good we come together and worship and thank our Jesus for what He has done for us!!"<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/AVvXsEj79w9FfD7lzM4gaZt2fMmv3m-IjEZ1ttSi1p3znyYkWWmrb56boPl_boFf7raHMmIKO2YoPoYXDZei2ZGGawJF8YEJR9T9fgcqx-gr7SXgbaetx1fNcd4ZfrJD40Z_nGS55LgbXWU95fn77n3GjqTu1QTRag8W7MX9KF6Z57g7a55_0cOsL2PjtLmSnQ/s1580/april16'23_004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79w9FfD7lzM4gaZt2fMmv3m-IjEZ1ttSi1p3znyYkWWmrb56boPl_boFf7raHMmIKO2YoPoYXDZei2ZGGawJF8YEJR9T9fgcqx-gr7SXgbaetx1fNcd4ZfrJD40Z_nGS55LgbXWU95fn77n3GjqTu1QTRag8W7MX9KF6Z57g7a55_0cOsL2PjtLmSnQ/w400-h235/april16'23_004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> On Sunday April 16 at Noon SL time, there was the Grand Opening of the Digital Dream Studios Gallery in FairChang Quebrada.<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/AVvXsEjZWmpLKVSJowFwpSdTJrtpw1xopau9fY8y4m1hg8zr-JOp9wT_0DskwfrXn6ohsVQpGPhE0_BN0T_S5o9uW7H8gI642FB_tBEzdfD8s9MUPn2PDsNhNjLJAKo_rZ53Z8fFtpFp7XqNowtu5E5sUlYre4timdADqbzCVc4RzjBNOAXsyWyKeEVDL94XmQ/s1580/april16'23_007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1580" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWmpLKVSJowFwpSdTJrtpw1xopau9fY8y4m1hg8zr-JOp9wT_0DskwfrXn6ohsVQpGPhE0_BN0T_S5o9uW7H8gI642FB_tBEzdfD8s9MUPn2PDsNhNjLJAKo_rZ53Z8fFtpFp7XqNowtu5E5sUlYre4timdADqbzCVc4RzjBNOAXsyWyKeEVDL94XmQ/w400-h235/april16'23_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> DJ Maliit opened the event from Noon to 2PM, followed by DJ Snowbuns who played until 3PM. At 4 was DJ Whisky followed by 5 with DJ Anni. The gallery itself offers both PG art, as well as adult-rated.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was an eventful weekend with plenty of events.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></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-3192393996212146658.post-76182536904121986652023-04-14T06:00:00.004-04:002023-04-14T17:35:28.935-04:00"Hamraiders" at Bellisseria Fairgrounds<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;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRHI5QEctM0TyDwffookPW2IhwArcP_OJqJ3hFHUD8rNKuSVVDa_R1-G2SfviHyRe_p3w0U6wcRh9wtGfoOGfrH3ZQq_tmyPH5iTitcEZus371G6TdJ5r6cN8z954J6SfOlm5uWMh8mJSCCOYylyvWM4GUU8b9QA0rdbBVOoS5_HSMySD5VqKsVfAmg/s1920/Gemma_Hammies_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/AVvXsEjuRHI5QEctM0TyDwffookPW2IhwArcP_OJqJ3hFHUD8rNKuSVVDa_R1-G2SfviHyRe_p3w0U6wcRh9wtGfoOGfrH3ZQq_tmyPH5iTitcEZus371G6TdJ5r6cN8z954J6SfOlm5uWMh8mJSCCOYylyvWM4GUU8b9QA0rdbBVOoS5_HSMySD5VqKsVfAmg/w400-h219/Gemma_Hammies_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Hammies of Bellisseria have installed their Zoopalooza4 .”Hamraiders The Carrot of Life” at the fairground . Arrive at the Portal and be whisked into the green wilderness for a visit. The whole build is based oh the film , Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom..<br /><br /><i>HAMRAIDERS - THE CARROT OF LIFE IS OPEN!!!<br /><br />A few things to note okeeee. On your first visit to the event, please enter via the tunnel and make sure yew say YUSH to the experience at the end, to get up dere. After that you can make a LM if you don't want to keep using the tunnel. <br /><br />Also please use the LM we have provided here. If you "map" the FG's you will end up at the back end, that is how it's mapped so don't do dat haha. <br /><br />Grand Opening Perteeeh today @ 12:00 pm slt!! Dat is all ♥♥<br /><br />The Belli Hammi</i></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/AVvXsEhMPL0NalnZkhx1T7-vArQPbFW6SwPz-VwEtsz0B5jIT_pBylQy8o3TvRty7oHLZIY1wAoctJCAhSDxvaX8LPOVjmDN-VTm4OI0hiRHaZZugGFGGmPWIxE9zezZ6VvvEDQQqYCAMJEzi7Ms_Nh5GXrO8d6ZSEPWsk4CWiYEuJAnnOlrSfIv_2tGlSWhRg/s1920/Gemma_Hammies_007.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/AVvXsEhMPL0NalnZkhx1T7-vArQPbFW6SwPz-VwEtsz0B5jIT_pBylQy8o3TvRty7oHLZIY1wAoctJCAhSDxvaX8LPOVjmDN-VTm4OI0hiRHaZZugGFGGmPWIxE9zezZ6VvvEDQQqYCAMJEzi7Ms_Nh5GXrO8d6ZSEPWsk4CWiYEuJAnnOlrSfIv_2tGlSWhRg/w400-h219/Gemma_Hammies_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Grand Opening was back on April 1 and featured The Bellisseria Hamster (JessycaJayne Resident)as the dj with her hammie partner ,Varistentia Varriale, dancing along. The two Hammies were dressed elegantly as usual and all danced away the afternoon.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS35f-qSDTkYfHal4GGkxIcudfsHydN6SxYrDwUjBCJDAEbU26uB4cYBDaF8CWVakrlluy3rYGnKEllTpQQnFa9_4buLJyXcaVdZCXvlBcyDnUcco7XCBbXGmcNdIbihets1HjYjiA0sWOjDmkFPYMyn38Fd1ahgw3qoDcheOSH6mUtVNwNHYPIq-RA/s1920/Gemma_Hammies_008.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/AVvXsEioS35f-qSDTkYfHal4GGkxIcudfsHydN6SxYrDwUjBCJDAEbU26uB4cYBDaF8CWVakrlluy3rYGnKEllTpQQnFa9_4buLJyXcaVdZCXvlBcyDnUcco7XCBbXGmcNdIbihets1HjYjiA0sWOjDmkFPYMyn38Fd1ahgw3qoDcheOSH6mUtVNwNHYPIq-RA/w400-h219/Gemma_Hammies_008.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I took a walk on a quiet day to see the variety of animals on the ground and in the air. I rode the zip line over the build and got a good look at everything.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2QbAUNFPo01oZ74AANMxwKNWUv0G3xkdzaTijG4hmAPmneF7lmVPZmi9wsiBMnbI_rmRNEe6t_Zzp5v4d2op21DVShkvMz0rC--zXmQyR8PLhCcJOWMXL3iLCgfCLqTyFHP-AOVaTxkrdzVT4_WrgJjx9pAHF7TjXf6PPQWqUgEp8kcsz9FPGLz-sbg/s1920/Gemma_Hammies_011.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/AVvXsEh2QbAUNFPo01oZ74AANMxwKNWUv0G3xkdzaTijG4hmAPmneF7lmVPZmi9wsiBMnbI_rmRNEe6t_Zzp5v4d2op21DVShkvMz0rC--zXmQyR8PLhCcJOWMXL3iLCgfCLqTyFHP-AOVaTxkrdzVT4_WrgJjx9pAHF7TjXf6PPQWqUgEp8kcsz9FPGLz-sbg/w400-h219/Gemma_Hammies_011.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />There is charming camp area where one can rest and enjoy the snacks set out. Sitting by the campfire I was able to spy the colorful birds over head and enjoy the solitude for a bit. As you walk you will see the statues of frightening looking creatures adorn the area near the temple. Fortunately I found no<br />doom but did not look hard.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Here is a list of some of the events still taking place with music and dancing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />DJ Gata - Zoo Palooza 4<br />Thursday, 20 April⋅5:00 – 7:00 pm<br />DJ DULCINEA - Zoo Palooza 4<br />Saturday, 22 April⋅1:00 – 3:00 pm<br />DJ MATTI - Zoo Palooza 4<br />Sunday, 23 April⋅2:00 – 4:00 pm<br />DJ KRYS - Zoo Palooza 4<br />Thursday, 27 April⋅12:00 – 2:00 pm<br />DJ ALEX - Zoo Palooza 4<br />Saturday, 29 April⋅2:00 – 4:00 pm<br />♩ ♭ ♪♩ ♭ ♪♩ ♭ ♪♩ ♭ ♪♩ ♭ ♪♩ ♭ ♪<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhWdgVP7SRd9-xoJ9NBHUxSCYrImQLQ8zb6uPbU0S3eywTDMjcbXVZ_FcRjzXGN6Y0BC93tbuJWaaYh6pEQb1wITRdwy7WSItQA0sSjTw1pw8DR6yhc6IxksTQ7TS7GKMhcNQeGoeSB3T3tcDaITL9wYGljywsAVTlHXQOykl4le7yu8x5Ps4QiFYgQ/s1920/Gemma_hammies2_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/AVvXsEgHhWdgVP7SRd9-xoJ9NBHUxSCYrImQLQ8zb6uPbU0S3eywTDMjcbXVZ_FcRjzXGN6Y0BC93tbuJWaaYh6pEQb1wITRdwy7WSItQA0sSjTw1pw8DR6yhc6IxksTQ7TS7GKMhcNQeGoeSB3T3tcDaITL9wYGljywsAVTlHXQOykl4le7yu8x5Ps4QiFYgQ/w400-h219/Gemma_hammies2_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Take a trip over to wander and discover more for yourself. It will be there until April 30. There are some events taking place on days before it disappears with a Closing Party - DJ Fuyuko -<br />Sunday, 30 April⋅12:00 – 2:00 pm</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bellisseria%20Fairgrounds/162/236/24">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bellisseria%20Fairgrounds/162/236/24</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.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-28865337041359762852023-04-07T06:00:00.047-04:002023-04-07T13:33:23.645-04:00FrannyDJ's Memorial Parade<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> By Gemma Cleanslate</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/AVvXsEhmbJhDMeRfZnslqBT04gLMMDP48CtkHDLuCt6PiVsZckf5UMF-jELNnq4nLqRuB5HiHp-GhhStHB2SUOcHMDafzAzl00QJec2q7sBEqtebvX5dJrzKYZuWK0MTLSTrBrTrj3tryaxYFR57t0ksceTgVKVaROrb8X1AOW0HzKQef4GQKIJ5vIC8Mkp3BA/s1920/Gemma_Frannie_007.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/AVvXsEhmbJhDMeRfZnslqBT04gLMMDP48CtkHDLuCt6PiVsZckf5UMF-jELNnq4nLqRuB5HiHp-GhhStHB2SUOcHMDafzAzl00QJec2q7sBEqtebvX5dJrzKYZuWK0MTLSTrBrTrj3tryaxYFR57t0ksceTgVKVaROrb8X1AOW0HzKQef4GQKIJ5vIC8Mkp3BA/w400-h219/Gemma_Frannie_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It was a busy Sunday for me attending two gathering but ending with a shock. For the VWBPE and the Burn2 events I turned off all my notifications from groups. I started to restore some during the week but evidently got distracted and forgot to finish. Sunday afternoon while over at the Bellisseria Hammie’s party I had an im from my friend, Melvin Starbrook, ”Come to the parade.” My answer,” what parade? .<br />I was shocked when she answered “the memorial for Frannydj” and passed a notecard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpSdHyBXKZbMLW6F-A89E-kicdGpYK4jUpjb589W8dm_2yq_Kd8CpnrWur5Fe9XP_z-EOBV2w0EVZWNxOhWaa_ophPNyuquBTXMPXs_1SFmc3ZcM-xo8NRZAZ4rrgV46pYMqXRyLq0Wh86VsmqM1VPzoT2Vf-vCt4ribYQjf3WwszfPE7J1uV51FyAw/s1920/Gemma_Frannie_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/AVvXsEgNpSdHyBXKZbMLW6F-A89E-kicdGpYK4jUpjb589W8dm_2yq_Kd8CpnrWur5Fe9XP_z-EOBV2w0EVZWNxOhWaa_ophPNyuquBTXMPXs_1SFmc3ZcM-xo8NRZAZ4rrgV46pYMqXRyLq0Wh86VsmqM1VPzoT2Vf-vCt4ribYQjf3WwszfPE7J1uV51FyAw/w400-h219/Gemma_Frannie_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />“It is with great sadness to inform everyone that FrannyDj Dean transitioned from this world on February 21st. 2023. She contracted covid while in the hospital.”<br /><br />You recall I always covered Frannydj’s marvelous parades and Woodstock. I did cover the 22 Macy’s parade and the Christmas on tour. We talked at the Christmas parade and I tried to reach her at the end of January to ask about Mardi Gras but had no answer and now I know why.<br /><br />I missed most of the Celebration of Life but did get over to the parade as soon as I heard from Melvin.<br />Thanks to her dear friends who held the memorial for her. They are hoping to continue the parades into the future.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFgbo_dMbjRgZjSn7ZTglmuMhruP2VLlhR9GSfIwiyoQTQx0lEzxX5tgWwXBnHC1HmujbT8VOBR72MTbjsneHG9b72OoIWVR8ZxdD1plxjPjEkRXa6WoQ0oj90lHvtcsWERK2sRgqRgWQXF7YYZioX4uXjSJnC5-SPkvduZQjKOWxxsN2fXZr4DEJ7w/s1920/Gemma_Frannie_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/AVvXsEjUFgbo_dMbjRgZjSn7ZTglmuMhruP2VLlhR9GSfIwiyoQTQx0lEzxX5tgWwXBnHC1HmujbT8VOBR72MTbjsneHG9b72OoIWVR8ZxdD1plxjPjEkRXa6WoQ0oj90lHvtcsWERK2sRgqRgWQXF7YYZioX4uXjSJnC5-SPkvduZQjKOWxxsN2fXZr4DEJ7w/w400-h219/Gemma_Frannie_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />In real life she was an artist and musician. In her profile she says,<br />“I
am Every woman… My world is filled with love, passion and friendship.
Life is not about skirting around the storms, it is about learning to
dance in the rain..If you can not love and forgive me at my worst then
you don't deserve me at my best..…” and “SOMETIMES....we need to stop
analyzing the past, stop planning the future, stop figuring out how we
feel, stop deciding with our minds what we want our hearts to feel, and
just go with "whatever happens, happens". Just enjoy the ride and count
your blessings ♥♥ ”<br />and she did.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTkIkv9Tl_79t4S5oYzx99BACkY6HHnQxCzwWKxKea8Gc7T7xkHm6xpqzdO6M4h14RsM5iqVxqb9B0TnZXbayrjiQq-3uBDPMk45QnTIagNNn2tYDcJ7SnAneWLhIMyJG1U8uCz0LViA0azf7_hU_uco764mUMi3Bt_TLNWbwrFCbLkkM15iQH3c1Ag/s1920/Gemma_Hammies_015.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/AVvXsEjbTkIkv9Tl_79t4S5oYzx99BACkY6HHnQxCzwWKxKea8Gc7T7xkHm6xpqzdO6M4h14RsM5iqVxqb9B0TnZXbayrjiQq-3uBDPMk45QnTIagNNn2tYDcJ7SnAneWLhIMyJG1U8uCz0LViA0azf7_hU_uco764mUMi3Bt_TLNWbwrFCbLkkM15iQH3c1Ag/w400-h219/Gemma_Hammies_015.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />She and her
parades and parties on the steamship will be sorely missed. I actually
changed to the outfit I wore at the first Woodstock I attended back in
2018 to end the evening on the steamship after the parade.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICk91OAei8Tj_EnKtZCARB4ddRo8jgh40y4vJMdk2jCTCHdFP22prviAAbPLxTFpfzLJGxSh35DQfe007HJ6k3-VPfN-No9tes3t129sTD5wtUQeFE2EYLO5I3gsOPm1pV0-bzFfkDiYjNAAZh8KUDyk7CwnL45WyTm7RitIMOz-tip1X1sIjRGt0DQ/s1920/Gemma_Frannie_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/AVvXsEiICk91OAei8Tj_EnKtZCARB4ddRo8jgh40y4vJMdk2jCTCHdFP22prviAAbPLxTFpfzLJGxSh35DQfe007HJ6k3-VPfN-No9tes3t129sTD5wtUQeFE2EYLO5I3gsOPm1pV0-bzFfkDiYjNAAZh8KUDyk7CwnL45WyTm7RitIMOz-tip1X1sIjRGt0DQ/w400-h219/Gemma_Frannie_005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />There
are many who will hold you in their rl and sl memories. I will remember
hopping on those wonderful floats and dancing down 5th avenue by Macy’s
and running in to see Santa , or arriving on Bourbon St in New Orleans.
I hopped on many of the 100 floats or balloons or stopped by the circus
nearby or walked the quiet streets of stately homes and enjoyed it all
every year.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fJZVdiMQBrw" width="441" youtube-src-id="fJZVdiMQBrw"></iframe></div><br />Here's the video of FrannyDJ's service (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJZVdiMQBrw">click here if it does not play</a>)<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDY5SttdvJw" width="446" youtube-src-id="pDY5SttdvJw"></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would also find this video of when FrannyDJ was interviewed on Feb 11 2016, seven years ago.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Rest in that knowledge Franny. We won’t forget. You can see her Memorial here for the next two weeks. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Odira/216/62/25">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Odira/216/62/25</a> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></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 /><br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-75077009484013741492023-03-20T06:00:00.002-04:002023-03-20T12:24:10.772-04:00More St. Patrick's Shenanigans And An Art Exhibit<div style="text-align: left;"> </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/AVvXsEh1DFLiEpXnyXimQOCKlMATwf0AhrCknsMw-3SAgBL5MuOmYv7p5OctTlf-2AeV6crYxWjy7IFpLwu5Xqyhep4J1Lwuh0xkSwEq3A8OuXDjvSKnu7B1IoyfKgpnH4xNWnhSuA04qDr-RCydWT3K_Ht2VCMAtULiIiluOfmiQbB5Oa4DrPahrZqIyY3Jkw/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20stonehaven%20relay_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/AVvXsEh1DFLiEpXnyXimQOCKlMATwf0AhrCknsMw-3SAgBL5MuOmYv7p5OctTlf-2AeV6crYxWjy7IFpLwu5Xqyhep4J1Lwuh0xkSwEq3A8OuXDjvSKnu7B1IoyfKgpnH4xNWnhSuA04qDr-RCydWT3K_Ht2VCMAtULiIiluOfmiQbB5Oa4DrPahrZqIyY3Jkw/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20stonehaven%20relay_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I spent St. Patrick's Day at a couple events that were fun for the celebration. My first stop was over at The River where an all day dance was in progress for the benefit of The Relay for Life.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZ2C-2T88xvo3FLaW6IM-1b6O5_-qnhOzXMNUeUasmRBsLck0AFfbtAnTPdQHLgDK5NcWgEONMwnYWOJuUbKySvn-8-Of_ZCJmvaFBeIthMMGPaQxz2UybZsUjSTlwj19i-w948KIrtBZ7lHvPT9wtafKtF-DL_XNWFIrTpc_nmo7rmS3Yy5qZVRUzg/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20stonehaven%20relay_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/AVvXsEjJZ2C-2T88xvo3FLaW6IM-1b6O5_-qnhOzXMNUeUasmRBsLck0AFfbtAnTPdQHLgDK5NcWgEONMwnYWOJuUbKySvn-8-Of_ZCJmvaFBeIthMMGPaQxz2UybZsUjSTlwj19i-w948KIrtBZ7lHvPT9wtafKtF-DL_XNWFIrTpc_nmo7rmS3Yy5qZVRUzg/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20stonehaven%20relay_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Huge beer mugs sat on the stage where two avatars, ʂȾ.βunny ԋҽʅʅϝყɾҽ Vαլεητϊno (mikiablaze Resident) and ĐŔŨŚĨĻĻÀ ĎĄŔĶĐŔĄĞŐŊ (drusilla03 Resident) were ready to sacrifice them for their team. I quickly grabbed a baseball and dunked both L.! The team, The River of Life, of which Selene (selene Jashan) is a member held this event. All were dressed in green, of course. It was a great time with good tunes while I was there. It will be open until the end of the month. There were other people involved in the creation of this lovely installation and you will find their names on the Welcome notecard. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZB48tiarmHfeerCyS5AImcEbJ9qdfF108vVnRbr-sSAElJ-uOBohtH2KQnd3jX8ydnwFCvJ0_bVjVaRFP496Cbh7C25RTEsSDpSSH_9-TFzaSMX0D3QV1sfdADTTpxpziWI9Zy9inpxttniA565wk5IMm4sCPYUmydkJ6e4PyRf-MmdaxoHF4OGCvLw/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_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/AVvXsEhZB48tiarmHfeerCyS5AImcEbJ9qdfF108vVnRbr-sSAElJ-uOBohtH2KQnd3jX8ydnwFCvJ0_bVjVaRFP496Cbh7C25RTEsSDpSSH_9-TFzaSMX0D3QV1sfdADTTpxpziWI9Zy9inpxttniA565wk5IMm4sCPYUmydkJ6e4PyRf-MmdaxoHF4OGCvLw/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Next I made my way over to The Bellisseria Fairgrounds. After I made my way through the forest I found the magnificent party area built by Gracie (GracieAustinn) Resident, and sponsored by one of the many active groups of Bellissera, The Bike Drive Scoot Group.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIY9lKWgapXlaFa6NwDKuhbjyL17FMES8LO_CzAUzf3pXY-g0dLAvOojLmhuQRbyLp3Thvl-voe2ctTDujH_enjSZlsNqFGdwnIuhOgCB80r9hQPiLiFvjehdIkR6B01Sao8MuMPMSFWl8tvDw8vEqF1TciNjZJt-kN-KecR4jTACJ_CsSZX8iMOi0cQ/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_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/AVvXsEjIY9lKWgapXlaFa6NwDKuhbjyL17FMES8LO_CzAUzf3pXY-g0dLAvOojLmhuQRbyLp3Thvl-voe2ctTDujH_enjSZlsNqFGdwnIuhOgCB80r9hQPiLiFvjehdIkR6B01Sao8MuMPMSFWl8tvDw8vEqF1TciNjZJt-kN-KecR4jTACJ_CsSZX8iMOi0cQ/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_002.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />FAR (fwdfwd Farslider) a well known DJ in SL who usually holds a Friday Party at his place was DJing here today, playing really fun tunes of Ireland. Some from the bars, and some from the streets and some from the choirs of Ireland.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQ-3NeL_87OXvYPMq-jR-zcFRDlPveeizLXCz8PikHQ8j69Ad3KFvtH3SkX8CDdWNgw8EfS0EPF1uO8KYzK8QCHpUOdQaf5JDORn5_5xMPwN7OmNiZNyl8__tt9YpCaglkKx2Ahc6k-H4WrGUHH_fl8Thb4UpAd2th2kBUxQEmn0Uhn-Pj1juBKUQEw/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_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/AVvXsEiLQ-3NeL_87OXvYPMq-jR-zcFRDlPveeizLXCz8PikHQ8j69Ad3KFvtH3SkX8CDdWNgw8EfS0EPF1uO8KYzK8QCHpUOdQaf5JDORn5_5xMPwN7OmNiZNyl8__tt9YpCaglkKx2Ahc6k-H4WrGUHH_fl8Thb4UpAd2th2kBUxQEmn0Uhn-Pj1juBKUQEw/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Again most were dressed in green and sporting the gifts from the stage, a ”yay” that produced shamrocks and gold coins that floated through the air. In the same gift box was a great mug of port beer like Guinness . Other food and drink offerings were at the side table.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4otlDivzqcWRlFq1SGz8oVDJXPFhFyeyk7so9KGVXA5p4PzpO-wQL6oD3fUoVCp4O6iirzumdvd1qXrT0qzn2Nh1W9vg98dRnaN6dtTRb5AzoEYr9S3nggf2gwxjtobc9anjk7V5CUz-f2SjGvxh5qPzgxVwi3CVuKpeGjqs9sMV_ZyXVzfOL6qSmSg/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_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/AVvXsEg4otlDivzqcWRlFq1SGz8oVDJXPFhFyeyk7so9KGVXA5p4PzpO-wQL6oD3fUoVCp4O6iirzumdvd1qXrT0qzn2Nh1W9vg98dRnaN6dtTRb5AzoEYr9S3nggf2gwxjtobc9anjk7V5CUz-f2SjGvxh5qPzgxVwi3CVuKpeGjqs9sMV_ZyXVzfOL6qSmSg/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_003.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The Hammies both were there having a great time as I danced by. The dance floor was littered with gold coins but I could not grab any. There were rainbows but no leprechauns that I could find or catch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2M0tRwPk-OcUN-_wP9wQBpNqiXrtmeeaDjpQM0-5_4NmCLwS6fazTgJuLsWvKndBpO3AU3mJCojZQWD6cFZZZFkUlN1vB_2TDOauLN8bK9cQg4A3ykFMvMq2fAOPQD94O-Gl5EQJdmZszqi7U1q-t5rZHcu_K7inL0BVqes6m-ERStxBvGV1jNygr7w/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_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/AVvXsEg2M0tRwPk-OcUN-_wP9wQBpNqiXrtmeeaDjpQM0-5_4NmCLwS6fazTgJuLsWvKndBpO3AU3mJCojZQWD6cFZZZFkUlN1vB_2TDOauLN8bK9cQg4A3ykFMvMq2fAOPQD94O-Gl5EQJdmZszqi7U1q-t5rZHcu_K7inL0BVqes6m-ERStxBvGV1jNygr7w/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_006.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Gracie looked lovely in her costume .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILeG-orANt9uFYlcIn5JVUpeJtvxZRYR1k4vVYwulDKsqQp6h8_Hbj24pF0X2ZEPpt8qro1HfbRDIuIfqEElcXtrgcjIUCzAPS6ONa1B6WxRX_NyX7acdwNqTaPGe2VN9Pxc4d4M0T2a7dNWdAw2BtjkBQeD-mTvbqF8xuB2QsAys1MIB8zhj52BfQA/s1920/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_007.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/AVvXsEjILeG-orANt9uFYlcIn5JVUpeJtvxZRYR1k4vVYwulDKsqQp6h8_Hbj24pF0X2ZEPpt8qro1HfbRDIuIfqEElcXtrgcjIUCzAPS6ONa1B6WxRX_NyX7acdwNqTaPGe2VN9Pxc4d4M0T2a7dNWdAw2BtjkBQeD-mTvbqF8xuB2QsAys1MIB8zhj52BfQA/w400-h219/gemma_st%20pat%20belli%20fair_007.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Nearby there was a beer delivery truck and I caught Diamond Marchant , a well known builder in Second Life, slugging a long drink of beer out of a faucet at the back of the truck . It was a great party and was still going on as I wandered off to real life. Another whole year before we find what St Pat’s day will hold for us in SL again.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjnhtSgUzkxwW6Y3SxHfPPYRSyUA0EzmEw0dxzWah660iA9VgHwZC0QobOa23H5EUNMxa0NP9nZgSkyipD8ssFXMvSggGuD9SVMznH1muSJpRoQTAaLxRmRYXslF8BVeOWzziZoV6m6r9z40LtXnkuMiFzRBVXgtJcKTkxPrypcgEflzJakCTGy38sw/s1920/gemma_tour%20at%20artsville%20exhibit._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/AVvXsEgCjnhtSgUzkxwW6Y3SxHfPPYRSyUA0EzmEw0dxzWah660iA9VgHwZC0QobOa23H5EUNMxa0NP9nZgSkyipD8ssFXMvSggGuD9SVMznH1muSJpRoQTAaLxRmRYXslF8BVeOWzziZoV6m6r9z40LtXnkuMiFzRBVXgtJcKTkxPrypcgEflzJakCTGy38sw/w400-h219/gemma_tour%20at%20artsville%20exhibit._001.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Saturday Morning I attended a Virtual World Best Practices in Education pre event field trip to view a wonderful exhibit , The Magical Forest” It is truly a lovely installation don’t miss it. Jaz (Jessamine2108) has written a story and then created show boxes for each chapter. One can read the story or one can listen to an audio version.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimORJvLOKrVcEt5hfjSnskbIj9YkkDXSYRvJQm_FDjgceieq8brJkxHqtpErqeT-HojBfdhljafMr2K65IeKlgrOR2cgIiFqzUj68Qbh6SA_7E8-fXslZcAgxyLVRUyZYjqOw1F9PwXTqwpvDdaVEj2VArnC5yv0AJa0RGu9DnGq5uZmdTx8nak1UJlQ/s1920/gemma_tour%20at%20artsville%20exhibit._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/AVvXsEimORJvLOKrVcEt5hfjSnskbIj9YkkDXSYRvJQm_FDjgceieq8brJkxHqtpErqeT-HojBfdhljafMr2K65IeKlgrOR2cgIiFqzUj68Qbh6SA_7E8-fXslZcAgxyLVRUyZYjqOw1F9PwXTqwpvDdaVEj2VArnC5yv0AJa0RGu9DnGq5uZmdTx8nak1UJlQ/w400-h219/gemma_tour%20at%20artsville%20exhibit._005.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Visitors can also add some effects to the display . All the directions are there at the entrance. It was a wonderful visit and all enjoyed the offered by the creating artist. The creator, Jaz describes it as “This is the implementation of a metaphorical story about climate change. It tells about a story of a young man, who is chosen to go into a magical forest to explore and bring back information so that the forest can be used and creatures destroyed for humans' greed. The story is implemented in 11 scenes, which are interactive and tell each part of the story. The user will be taken along a road that contains these scenes.”<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3dvkgoC8re5ErvCVPOiEIy6oWAkpJBr2ILELrKJxDxgrVQysHllqKEr1XHnSwY35W0css9BaHFeypA7SO9UsUwQePL9QHQzbb2n-ViOAJ5ctmKf-A8qjdFeqhVRcD5AkNA5Ip0cDCnmVI576CTNL8Ed6VCHc8ZEEk_mydKh14eEPqwouVgL4_Eao2Q/s1920/gemma_tour%20at%20artsville%20exhibit._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/AVvXsEis3dvkgoC8re5ErvCVPOiEIy6oWAkpJBr2ILELrKJxDxgrVQysHllqKEr1XHnSwY35W0css9BaHFeypA7SO9UsUwQePL9QHQzbb2n-ViOAJ5ctmKf-A8qjdFeqhVRcD5AkNA5Ip0cDCnmVI576CTNL8Ed6VCHc8ZEEk_mydKh14eEPqwouVgL4_Eao2Q/w400-h219/gemma_tour%20at%20artsville%20exhibit._004.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Jaz accompanied us through it. She also pointed out other parts of the landscape that added to the story. It will be open until the end of the month. The story may not be ended, we will see. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is your taxi. <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caribbean%20Ocean/94/20/3206">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caribbean%20Ocean/94/20/3206</a><br /><br /><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-3192393996212146658.post-48233754772054636222023-02-28T00:01:00.003-05:002023-02-28T12:32:41.801-05:00The "Love Train" And "Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden/Spank A Linden"<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/AVvXsEgFLwfrrR-4Id2e23WjyqZ3HBGiD15GuKN4B6ujF7JlYPN5Kfxe9oAtfsb4-s0z6SfJ3YEJ6ViGeaEJrF2aDO0f93aM0aMYGdUMoRN-6kvbJp672kMK7YZXs0lDJhWLAksZ6f3k0SFr6Ix8euZWu92wWkb0ko6_lVQP_xMFhAQMI8zLSJ_7buMcCQm9Tw/s1580/feb14'23_018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLwfrrR-4Id2e23WjyqZ3HBGiD15GuKN4B6ujF7JlYPN5Kfxe9oAtfsb4-s0z6SfJ3YEJ6ViGeaEJrF2aDO0f93aM0aMYGdUMoRN-6kvbJp672kMK7YZXs0lDJhWLAksZ6f3k0SFr6Ix8euZWu92wWkb0ko6_lVQP_xMFhAQMI8zLSJ_7buMcCQm9Tw/w400-h234/feb14'23_018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">February 14 was Valentines Day, an unofficial holiday for love and romance. Many places such as clubs had Valentine-themed events. Linden Lab would have two that day, the "Love Train" and "Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>On Tuesday, February 14 starting at 12pm SLT, join us on the Love Train! </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><i></i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>
The Moles will be running trolleys all along the Eastern Loop of the Bellisseria Railway. The primary departure point is <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Muehlenbach/215/68/37" rel="external nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Muehlenbach Station</a>,
but residents can hop on from any station as the trolleys go by. The
trolleys will run in both directions along the route, stopping in
Allrutti Station just outside of Newbank for residents to disembark.</i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>On Tuesday, February 14 starting at 12pm SLT, join us on the Love Train! </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><i></i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>
The Moles will be running trolleys all along the Eastern Loop of the Bellisseria Railway. The primary departure point is <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Muehlenbach/215/68/37" rel="external nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Muehlenbach Station</a>,
but residents can hop on from any station as the trolleys go by. The
trolleys will run in both directions along the route, stopping in
Allrutti Station just outside of Newbank for residents to disembark.</i></div></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzFk4m46G4ZliARSqGI3lFXYiwO8yPY9wqIWCSxQWX-yfGuwY8UdQfWWxQe1RBoUxufEwcSWOGSmAZQfeR8PazKqLSlEmoKakS26RcMhzGBUEXfVfWWZkD-enKbxEdr1O6-1BNk3FfiEsYREaKEPNucFrQbyhp6JqwLtewHHHOICZ3k1RKO3b526PTg/s1580/feb14'23_001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzFk4m46G4ZliARSqGI3lFXYiwO8yPY9wqIWCSxQWX-yfGuwY8UdQfWWxQe1RBoUxufEwcSWOGSmAZQfeR8PazKqLSlEmoKakS26RcMhzGBUEXfVfWWZkD-enKbxEdr1O6-1BNk3FfiEsYREaKEPNucFrQbyhp6JqwLtewHHHOICZ3k1RKO3b526PTg/w400-h234/feb14'23_001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />So on February 14 at just before Noon, I tried hopping over. But there was a slight snag. The region was full. Me and a few others were looking at the station from the outside. <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/AVvXsEhAza5zEMj6BsnGukiD17SpVBjz8C5Fk87Q3GxWiAMMNfjojzylJecJUZoAOoco5WTYsqAshFR2B4GNvoyjNdkUqTwygPjSwcss8W3800KMwhd5LhDaJAufjevKFRrEM6m_Kdzk6dcyA4329NDkk_Xg1FF_ugNk2i3ku5fNBOdsDODxS0PsLKSwdkrX5A/s1580/feb14'23_003b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1580" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAza5zEMj6BsnGukiD17SpVBjz8C5Fk87Q3GxWiAMMNfjojzylJecJUZoAOoco5WTYsqAshFR2B4GNvoyjNdkUqTwygPjSwcss8W3800KMwhd5LhDaJAufjevKFRrEM6m_Kdzk6dcyA4329NDkk_Xg1FF_ugNk2i3ku5fNBOdsDODxS0PsLKSwdkrX5A/w400-h216/feb14'23_003b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />With so many residents, many took a while to fully rezz, "Am I the only one who sees everyone on the train station as naked?""Half of em are nakey for me." "Well, they are sort of half rezzed, half transparent and generally a mess. Not a pretty sight, despite them being naked." "So you're saying I could get naked, and people wouldn't know if I was being debauched or just not rezzing properly?"<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/AVvXsEgo4EP2l22LsQm9lHOvPeRLDo5GXfUZJMxO6B_pzyQffvvNUjiekn8UClFSaxvdPWbkNraq3RtbJZxpoCvBLHCgJuUlug2qXdRKDPw827AHMwwZMTOl9z4DgYiiaCqJTIzZEj27cNoOPH5Nh5dcl4bHEpkyeNdqzVXv3JEW6CMAyRrs2a4eXqQIaFS2KQ/s1578/feb14'23_006b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="1578" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4EP2l22LsQm9lHOvPeRLDo5GXfUZJMxO6B_pzyQffvvNUjiekn8UClFSaxvdPWbkNraq3RtbJZxpoCvBLHCgJuUlug2qXdRKDPw827AHMwwZMTOl9z4DgYiiaCqJTIzZEj27cNoOPH5Nh5dcl4bHEpkyeNdqzVXv3JEW6CMAyRrs2a4eXqQIaFS2KQ/w400-h217/feb14'23_006b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Being a Linden or Mole didn't always help you be seen.<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/AVvXsEj_hAt73cMETm0oEeuds1z4WjUBzO4HDIJkhVj8ei8Fl_pzdflBDVTyKNgao8_2Y7vuiqw2Wbk4OKof3Zuoo9WdK-ZlP_lKyk4Icr19JLOgLknCbTBdXDW00qOaeGdfYWIx_-MhFh_1JmVY8hWwUVBu9et6Ioex6VeNDso1QZLSOs5giqLDZr4rFmIT6w/s1578/feb14'23_010b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1578" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hAt73cMETm0oEeuds1z4WjUBzO4HDIJkhVj8ei8Fl_pzdflBDVTyKNgao8_2Y7vuiqw2Wbk4OKof3Zuoo9WdK-ZlP_lKyk4Icr19JLOgLknCbTBdXDW00qOaeGdfYWIx_-MhFh_1JmVY8hWwUVBu9et6Ioex6VeNDso1QZLSOs5giqLDZr4rFmIT6w/w400-h215/feb14'23_010b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">But as time went on, people started to rezz, including Zady Bury, noted for her "Drivers of SL" videos.</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/AVvXsEglJxhMoGC2WaA-4eA7btKbw50YVV28oueFRC53xdWKuhylPXhv2GdwesEbMI-HhtNqfgCCRyHfOToufUd6r-UbZsH6tp9JT5SQ1veloo5EaaTeulSrZeE5qZIh1w5gXKB9OvM7XxBGOmzIehuf2AQlDXzOYm7pgNvA3SebUmpvwHI7MyUzymHnrk9aSg/s1578/feb14'23_011b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1578" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJxhMoGC2WaA-4eA7btKbw50YVV28oueFRC53xdWKuhylPXhv2GdwesEbMI-HhtNqfgCCRyHfOToufUd6r-UbZsH6tp9JT5SQ1veloo5EaaTeulSrZeE5qZIh1w5gXKB9OvM7XxBGOmzIehuf2AQlDXzOYm7pgNvA3SebUmpvwHI7MyUzymHnrk9aSg/w400-h215/feb14'23_011b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Kristen Linden was looking a little "metal."</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/AVvXsEjzuTwexlOqfFexXuyB492Zh83emGWIGj4z3YXiVbJ9Yi1EINpLagNtk-aXJSj08rppmduiAqUu8_YaQOjzMjZLid-Dko76MZVjpC5of-hJNgQyY3suUBJMDljUwb6suv5yP6taNLWMBrCDAt_oyEdcz7djyEKjk93DmoOtxWHt7NuaXfJhZ4EJtqiV-w/s1580/feb14'23_013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuTwexlOqfFexXuyB492Zh83emGWIGj4z3YXiVbJ9Yi1EINpLagNtk-aXJSj08rppmduiAqUu8_YaQOjzMjZLid-Dko76MZVjpC5of-hJNgQyY3suUBJMDljUwb6suv5yP6taNLWMBrCDAt_oyEdcz7djyEKjk93DmoOtxWHt7NuaXfJhZ4EJtqiV-w/w400-h234/feb14'23_013.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Eventually, a trolley showed up, and people started getting on.<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/AVvXsEgvy5-nMyW0MXHg9TuzEbKdMNFzp48Fr02lXpDQY9sJ2OETLDHrSBCmNgB6lbhSYgW0SfhPHkPLzkO94JywKVyxohpDgoq5DrGmsrW-Cr6i6cMiouvH8b0RR2Rx-IwQWS9uq2VZcDoaL4U2wYrZvm6VUATugxIH5_VlNUs0Ex8EF8F-4jO0gznpNnJfdw/s1580/feb14'23_015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvy5-nMyW0MXHg9TuzEbKdMNFzp48Fr02lXpDQY9sJ2OETLDHrSBCmNgB6lbhSYgW0SfhPHkPLzkO94JywKVyxohpDgoq5DrGmsrW-Cr6i6cMiouvH8b0RR2Rx-IwQWS9uq2VZcDoaL4U2wYrZvm6VUATugxIH5_VlNUs0Ex8EF8F-4jO0gznpNnJfdw/w400-h234/feb14'23_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Someone else rezzed a small locomotive and flat railcar.</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/AVvXsEhVKJBO4wrZOsmKMBFWi3aQm80RoFfqAayF_D130MtnmkN5oIJonjCHD6ReLbHUX8D1fLe1D1M4o-2CQDTSLAAEruNfpmawtoX4Lwpm86m7RqK7lKT7GRJpYqECS5fqPQqEuRnTPMxNmi09hqbwF59KGoGseKDkQi8XR3H_vAxJ7Of94hrGn1fpzs6SFA/s1580/feb14'23_016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKJBO4wrZOsmKMBFWi3aQm80RoFfqAayF_D130MtnmkN5oIJonjCHD6ReLbHUX8D1fLe1D1M4o-2CQDTSLAAEruNfpmawtoX4Lwpm86m7RqK7lKT7GRJpYqECS5fqPQqEuRnTPMxNmi09hqbwF59KGoGseKDkQi8XR3H_vAxJ7Of94hrGn1fpzs6SFA/w400-h234/feb14'23_016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A friend called me over to check something, and coming back I was able to get in the sim.</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/AVvXsEhejMBlmHkp0gL8-svfm0FBF-TSlHRAf4KSX2K4Ycd7iaU4cSrKSBvSVVwZMAJD5e-eY-H8FUH9S8zfCEIXcvPQ75K6X80EE7H_TQtaKwloQBmCg0l71FNemmYmSvJQjuGWdSr3bWD3uW1IKPskZXYGSys1nGDnEWXXOJf2IyHuPzCihyN4YaUtp-RWdg/s1580/feb14'23_017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejMBlmHkp0gL8-svfm0FBF-TSlHRAf4KSX2K4Ycd7iaU4cSrKSBvSVVwZMAJD5e-eY-H8FUH9S8zfCEIXcvPQ75K6X80EE7H_TQtaKwloQBmCg0l71FNemmYmSvJQjuGWdSr3bWD3uW1IKPskZXYGSys1nGDnEWXXOJf2IyHuPzCihyN4YaUtp-RWdg/w400-h234/feb14'23_017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And onto the train station. Adora Mole would tell people, "... hop on. This is the last train of the day."<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/AVvXsEhMC2HnY274zeSEOVUMXuNhnu54V8rXJmfZATYqDWyUWiak7HU7AHCiILsxdCR5sY20sJ8GxRPp9hmhzpTVAlCBJ57TSxsU6shTJAfqnkkSjZw8ELy5sTOT9ZD08bVJ5uazxEBe1XNRxv0DYm3ef6-5OUWGuUqqDL1lo4wvHSEjAiGpTLrPub7ZN7emLg/s1580/feb14'23_020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMC2HnY274zeSEOVUMXuNhnu54V8rXJmfZATYqDWyUWiak7HU7AHCiILsxdCR5sY20sJ8GxRPp9hmhzpTVAlCBJ57TSxsU6shTJAfqnkkSjZw8ELy5sTOT9ZD08bVJ5uazxEBe1XNRxv0DYm3ef6-5OUWGuUqqDL1lo4wvHSEjAiGpTLrPub7ZN7emLg/w400-h234/feb14'23_020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One guy chuckled, "You guys should totally come put a train on my sim (laugh) This is cool."<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/AVvXsEiDX67Dro25uZLWYgPPu_DlkJbvGVU99y9PEB5z7MT9_zkB4xtkLBAdfiBfudRo9NFSY8A90aZFSm1dtTNXWkBu0xwP09doadChL68W9nlMkZfxV5bDovSAQXGJVaWofYdgylI4upgvVMWaBW1TwePCTT2mIeLqwIdCerGJeFSraHvUUj_eLihWkWu1TA/s1578/feb14'23_027b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1578" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX67Dro25uZLWYgPPu_DlkJbvGVU99y9PEB5z7MT9_zkB4xtkLBAdfiBfudRo9NFSY8A90aZFSm1dtTNXWkBu0xwP09doadChL68W9nlMkZfxV5bDovSAQXGJVaWofYdgylI4upgvVMWaBW1TwePCTT2mIeLqwIdCerGJeFSraHvUUj_eLihWkWu1TA/w400-h216/feb14'23_027b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I got a seat next to Wendi Linden.</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/AVvXsEhHycwv9WznoFjKzan9U423yDc0_JznK03t6pZ7RHfg0QIG6s5ESfj7hLewDYX6NQPHFVFO0Qp7eNbTsppWTJZjYT5i38qROvHcrpPEbE4MGu1EwkHDOwqirmnOxBqlZZ35aINNW_h7Pw11LMryS4voW-cWytvgrqRL0PF4HAol0GnBiRD7IoBhQmU-Fg/s1578/feb14'23_031b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1578" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHycwv9WznoFjKzan9U423yDc0_JznK03t6pZ7RHfg0QIG6s5ESfj7hLewDYX6NQPHFVFO0Qp7eNbTsppWTJZjYT5i38qROvHcrpPEbE4MGu1EwkHDOwqirmnOxBqlZZ35aINNW_h7Pw11LMryS4voW-cWytvgrqRL0PF4HAol0GnBiRD7IoBhQmU-Fg/w400-h216/feb14'23_031b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">But as the train went through a sim crossing, well, not even Lindens are immune to hiccups, and Wendi got knocked off.</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/AVvXsEivMcKVsHMXC2x6e7XOUsHfh8W36zPIlTRM3h9EcWu8JY6ITDrMeFcXq41lEv6WyPJokhzUgMWfLPVDSTbBpzLWT30iK4l03WkpY5qcF1_im-0v9WhNYDOwpgjG7dGwChC7Cw8s9l_8jjOfs0ZZeZFLWc8r9zTh5FnnjNLnHLV-bpNCJ-gtB6ZchF-Obw/s1579/feb14'23_032b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1579" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMcKVsHMXC2x6e7XOUsHfh8W36zPIlTRM3h9EcWu8JY6ITDrMeFcXq41lEv6WyPJokhzUgMWfLPVDSTbBpzLWT30iK4l03WkpY5qcF1_im-0v9WhNYDOwpgjG7dGwChC7Cw8s9l_8jjOfs0ZZeZFLWc8r9zTh5FnnjNLnHLV-bpNCJ-gtB6ZchF-Obw/w400-h217/feb14'23_032b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So did Adora Mole.</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/AVvXsEhTT_mKbLTaooFgKENnEorfPT1TkByzBtAZth66C7mvd5OMdwNlJCHWATn07LDre6h0Z1uOqljsI1dAQcTFrfuzEO1wsXyqfVr0wqF5WmJsk9ddHnt7oq6j_ZtnQvAx8AHn41trdCGXAionBDuFZnfdN0HmnJwriq36T2fWWKZxy_Qzh7CIOVdySK6d8A/s1580/feb14'23_033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTT_mKbLTaooFgKENnEorfPT1TkByzBtAZth66C7mvd5OMdwNlJCHWATn07LDre6h0Z1uOqljsI1dAQcTFrfuzEO1wsXyqfVr0wqF5WmJsk9ddHnt7oq6j_ZtnQvAx8AHn41trdCGXAionBDuFZnfdN0HmnJwriq36T2fWWKZxy_Qzh7CIOVdySK6d8A/w400-h234/feb14'23_033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Others got knocked off as well. Somehow, I stayed on. Those knocked off soon got back on.<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/AVvXsEinyX6HbmL_azaqZRwhS7YWEmddIPvGpIWfXU7dhsPMIQAT5ndXt1ZCWZ1G3bDL1AonqQqkWOchf1hJl26HkzTAPrSRJEQviABnoYeM5VFML8Cvi3r6sZ9BCoZvcN87cK8XyIE8aInz-CW60DDF5y2oYXc5p1NgrA0hnvFYHrkEygpVhbdw0ATrzdKTMA/s1579/feb14'23_036b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1579" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyX6HbmL_azaqZRwhS7YWEmddIPvGpIWfXU7dhsPMIQAT5ndXt1ZCWZ1G3bDL1AonqQqkWOchf1hJl26HkzTAPrSRJEQviABnoYeM5VFML8Cvi3r6sZ9BCoZvcN87cK8XyIE8aInz-CW60DDF5y2oYXc5p1NgrA0hnvFYHrkEygpVhbdw0ATrzdKTMA/w400-h216/feb14'23_036b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I would end up sitting between Lulabell Linden and Adora, the rodentlike tiny Mole sporting a chainsaw. <i>Watch out! Adora Mole just yanked the starter on her chainsaw. </i>I asked what was with that, "Too many 'the lag is so thick, you can cut it' jokes?" Someone saw it only when I pointed it out, "I had to get out of mouselook to check out the chainsaw, hahahah!"<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/AVvXsEi16m3q2ubY3Z9UMq-JcvHd5LpHDGAaSngCTpct7PwZ0stYhu5dbBgyDgrVPwxKxcbQuTxbVfXwdyPdxAz_ZY40rzCvmcdwRxqvgBs4Wv1WnYrDIkW1gboNmzGNYhpxYOST5yxtZcD5Ow5UVdbOuHn7K39tCZAAJgg_88U0dfLKYyZx6eh6FTkmKx0IfA/s1580/feb14'23_041b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1580" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16m3q2ubY3Z9UMq-JcvHd5LpHDGAaSngCTpct7PwZ0stYhu5dbBgyDgrVPwxKxcbQuTxbVfXwdyPdxAz_ZY40rzCvmcdwRxqvgBs4Wv1WnYrDIkW1gboNmzGNYhpxYOST5yxtZcD5Ow5UVdbOuHn7K39tCZAAJgg_88U0dfLKYyZx6eh6FTkmKx0IfA/w400-h216/feb14'23_041b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Adora would then change seats, onto the one next to the brake, and putting her woodcutter/weapon from hell away, "I put it away.. I can't drive and hold on to it. Want me to try? ... Soooo.. you all want this to be a Love Train or a Love train of TERROR??!!" She got her chainsaw out again. My response was to muse, " I recall cows used to be a problem blocking trains. Is that what the saw is for? Getting rid of cows on the tracks and free beef?" "Yes... and hamburgers served afterward."<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/AVvXsEjnqhrlqCtAB-5BrPq9VvDWbfEUDKsgWtRtjrVeq6bFOz9HatLEaXpO-7WdP-FFk2iWdv1VZ6K2FBJJSzZIrciGVNgTTHjsNvQYMO0qBzchunJ2VQ68BwE8o4RvTantXHskA3JjmF8zNQ4mcUto7qX-GNlH2UsTKfwlD3pOfR643OX_fxPQKay6s7yNuw/s1580/feb14'23_037b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1580" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqhrlqCtAB-5BrPq9VvDWbfEUDKsgWtRtjrVeq6bFOz9HatLEaXpO-7WdP-FFk2iWdv1VZ6K2FBJJSzZIrciGVNgTTHjsNvQYMO0qBzchunJ2VQ68BwE8o4RvTantXHskA3JjmF8zNQ4mcUto7qX-GNlH2UsTKfwlD3pOfR643OX_fxPQKay6s7yNuw/w400-h216/feb14'23_037b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sparkling Mole ended up on top of the train.</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/AVvXsEjvseahMSGzrQBOt2EwquDH8xhoOhDsrhNwQhkajs-nJdrom5FmhLMAPrLwSyxdbwb3vudICnSHlypBYuE8uStALHBKo5i3HDZUgy2YP0jVhJHcDi-tTOeiLDWS5E1deR_79ugkUIy5C3IAuUFe6_TTtsko_kudZUsUb-HGxUi8GXBvzXoR15tFRjkE4g/s1579/feb14'23_042b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1579" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvseahMSGzrQBOt2EwquDH8xhoOhDsrhNwQhkajs-nJdrom5FmhLMAPrLwSyxdbwb3vudICnSHlypBYuE8uStALHBKo5i3HDZUgy2YP0jVhJHcDi-tTOeiLDWS5E1deR_79ugkUIy5C3IAuUFe6_TTtsko_kudZUsUb-HGxUi8GXBvzXoR15tFRjkE4g/w400-h216/feb14'23_042b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfeNw4lqs6k3tuioW_y9Rad_6GS1cZU1dUJAnJy5OvD1GZDFyc_QK_fPUjT2mLx_QMKypHVLyB4C7Qy4wg4BP8GHe1sdvYt0pNV8etb89d6K1uKLRFDP3erEDF_N0mXfZYSUz87PPDyZ6Xhf0_CZnVSsE3_0ZklfcLKTHSE2QvwZubG80X_VqL10A0g/s1580/feb14'23_044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfeNw4lqs6k3tuioW_y9Rad_6GS1cZU1dUJAnJy5OvD1GZDFyc_QK_fPUjT2mLx_QMKypHVLyB4C7Qy4wg4BP8GHe1sdvYt0pNV8etb89d6K1uKLRFDP3erEDF_N0mXfZYSUz87PPDyZ6Xhf0_CZnVSsE3_0ZklfcLKTHSE2QvwZubG80X_VqL10A0g/w400-h234/feb14'23_044.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One guy had wrestler's championship belt and a boquet of roses. I figured he was either someone was going to his sweetheart after a match, or got something off Marketplace to look impressive. He would later say he was a wrestler at at Vitality arena.<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/AVvXsEgLfEWQifNYS-af3SVgLJbr1B4AQW_qEdSTI-JoXHVeFrrgHlRMvLBatOlCsaOqMkNfy_NyKRIl5_KNFyizhaL1rNm6CwdkK_90BY1zt3xDrR52LVQQD73Fsufd9Q-_81wZXT38RFWxRJcLRklSfycbAxh_BPdhmOIIzepOW4fLPZUA045M2eexjCoSxg/s1580/feb14'23_046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfEWQifNYS-af3SVgLJbr1B4AQW_qEdSTI-JoXHVeFrrgHlRMvLBatOlCsaOqMkNfy_NyKRIl5_KNFyizhaL1rNm6CwdkK_90BY1zt3xDrR52LVQQD73Fsufd9Q-_81wZXT38RFWxRJcLRklSfycbAxh_BPdhmOIIzepOW4fLPZUA045M2eexjCoSxg/w400-h234/feb14'23_046.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The train continued on.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPJO58ZGtS0WbQ7w5G9H6N3eNI4K-XZYPlb7fUJgfLf5MfdzC7kEpMbTM2rfKbvMlxVqah8F6pGoXOp2PM4TsNSlfhFdpGq9anm_hBwtCune0KqK7tTs-AhkB-FDZtPw-s0R0q96S6eXxu5xnHQXIl5ZsO5xLXZhDjgeb3kxPntmqNkvAD1YqRc6U8g/s1580/feb14'23_047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPJO58ZGtS0WbQ7w5G9H6N3eNI4K-XZYPlb7fUJgfLf5MfdzC7kEpMbTM2rfKbvMlxVqah8F6pGoXOp2PM4TsNSlfhFdpGq9anm_hBwtCune0KqK7tTs-AhkB-FDZtPw-s0R0q96S6eXxu5xnHQXIl5ZsO5xLXZhDjgeb3kxPntmqNkvAD1YqRc6U8g/w400-h234/feb14'23_047.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>At one point, Adora had some trouble, "I can't figure out how to NOT sit on Kris' lap! (laugh) Stopping the train for a moment... going to try to get off the passenger's lap (grin)."<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsAuz1WOMyySVtiq5tp9VotV-XsfPurJneDiCe7WqJurQXp-FGFZtPsefreYRTqkaTgQgvdpthtqgV3KcbczhX0xpYmpbEInpzvnpV1s-lye0mdwV6mt7nhruQfdhkMdZNzYDnpA2Lqi5hVAl7fkYLOtIAuwXRjcT00gw6kxUDIILX2s9cJCVe-JbTA/s1580/feb14'23_049.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsAuz1WOMyySVtiq5tp9VotV-XsfPurJneDiCe7WqJurQXp-FGFZtPsefreYRTqkaTgQgvdpthtqgV3KcbczhX0xpYmpbEInpzvnpV1s-lye0mdwV6mt7nhruQfdhkMdZNzYDnpA2Lqi5hVAl7fkYLOtIAuwXRjcT00gw6kxUDIILX2s9cJCVe-JbTA/w400-h234/feb14'23_049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTYJ75BDHrGRiPrPiiwUN-iIJ7gxobH811UoyF_lyNBYZK5YVHWjQIanT-z2kOoFglBJcUgYJVM8Z1S99sxoMGIKtIz7Tjp3c-_z9Q8WtXCAftzZFY_aCj9UIo9wBT0YPdypdJ8HYnljSWQkX3mMfSCEHblbq4ek-IRL1vZM7AE4QzxFOmDrUtrEkrg/s1580/feb14'23_050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTYJ75BDHrGRiPrPiiwUN-iIJ7gxobH811UoyF_lyNBYZK5YVHWjQIanT-z2kOoFglBJcUgYJVM8Z1S99sxoMGIKtIz7Tjp3c-_z9Q8WtXCAftzZFY_aCj9UIo9wBT0YPdypdJ8HYnljSWQkX3mMfSCEHblbq4ek-IRL1vZM7AE4QzxFOmDrUtrEkrg/w400-h234/feb14'23_050.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8yLt7G5U9V8zSwA_Lb3VPWEv-7P7WyG27O7VmYOaPAvQzPoaP49Bcokgq9YFmiFD-fLy2T-icqok-VPkoQVQXMqiyvM8zSML9AfF1gE74py41L0CFcVuOe-lY-fTW177xMBv6Fm_CKXNQCGdpiRlKfyWIm8SUcsuWayt2eEFTPS2JSOQtTx0YZwlTA/s1580/feb14'23_053.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8yLt7G5U9V8zSwA_Lb3VPWEv-7P7WyG27O7VmYOaPAvQzPoaP49Bcokgq9YFmiFD-fLy2T-icqok-VPkoQVQXMqiyvM8zSML9AfF1gE74py41L0CFcVuOe-lY-fTW177xMBv6Fm_CKXNQCGdpiRlKfyWIm8SUcsuWayt2eEFTPS2JSOQtTx0YZwlTA/w400-h234/feb14'23_053.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Our trip took us through a tunnel. With our trip taking us below water level, Adora mused, "just make sure you return all towels and snorkels at the end of the ride."<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/AVvXsEh8FdkLkxzZNVSMHeoWBfpa-nRpKFN-ZhLqsys46cbEc0OjWTZ7QD6mya2fi1SV25kVKYl1YHEsd1v3CSElFax-6Vt2df13jwgEzr9x7N0YN7O6hxVV9NoR3KW7tB0IIeT3095murkoMOFbsO-9eJYS6N-goC68TrEojfQ_hvQRHfzyMV__NEZHe4EpZA/s1580/feb14'23_055.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FdkLkxzZNVSMHeoWBfpa-nRpKFN-ZhLqsys46cbEc0OjWTZ7QD6mya2fi1SV25kVKYl1YHEsd1v3CSElFax-6Vt2df13jwgEzr9x7N0YN7O6hxVV9NoR3KW7tB0IIeT3095murkoMOFbsO-9eJYS6N-goC68TrEojfQ_hvQRHfzyMV__NEZHe4EpZA/w400-h234/feb14'23_055.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And out.</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/AVvXsEi_5AhNuGeOUsYyjnP2o8sdKHLOE45KEY46qv8cPcsylzNiwmbOdLhZ0Fd1g3EWclcEO5YtR1Iz7uoPFlTYTegeIAu0XOpf8ABDS345meU-zDgUeM07FG8psY5_A2i6XbNffKbr-HAGjDyj3Qy2-ppnzrU_td_CPQEKte0-e10Kq39xnoDeG-qi8d0CeA/s1580/feb14'23_058.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5AhNuGeOUsYyjnP2o8sdKHLOE45KEY46qv8cPcsylzNiwmbOdLhZ0Fd1g3EWclcEO5YtR1Iz7uoPFlTYTegeIAu0XOpf8ABDS345meU-zDgUeM07FG8psY5_A2i6XbNffKbr-HAGjDyj3Qy2-ppnzrU_td_CPQEKte0-e10Kq39xnoDeG-qi8d0CeA/w400-h234/feb14'23_058.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We passed an area where the Linden Homes were still in development.</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/AVvXsEh-tlQ5WUmn57_l0YAd63iUYCad7Qebj2EjrlHn6-VxYYjywzU7UG3-HRRh35IlXvyEtK2yrci0lQzH3o1Df952aGV_YiLhv_Y07VPL3Lw_THTu7cp4hl3-8_Mcn4LQR_ZU3_0KOMNPz-PeUzK5cyxAfqB9r6yFeVb6YCF7tklCbYbJip9eUdsOuHYyVg/s1580/feb14'23_060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tlQ5WUmn57_l0YAd63iUYCad7Qebj2EjrlHn6-VxYYjywzU7UG3-HRRh35IlXvyEtK2yrci0lQzH3o1Df952aGV_YiLhv_Y07VPL3Lw_THTu7cp4hl3-8_Mcn4LQR_ZU3_0KOMNPz-PeUzK5cyxAfqB9r6yFeVb6YCF7tklCbYbJip9eUdsOuHYyVg/w400-h234/feb14'23_060.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Going through a marshy area.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDATWQfyDS28eXbn9JVZD6LAlbZJK-g_mkpmeRVapHLbmyVhJLfCUuhoecEKVNfIo014hqQQFdQxwi1Fyk5cb4UInOEZ-Xceq9UFs6vMl3-fY1CRUJw3WnDJ5lfPp3v2lGLLOsqdWbWnQszn0Qtohh6qBX3jAKv3RSKDuWfQ8z3aBlFAcSiT37wnLFjg/s1580/feb14'23_062.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDATWQfyDS28eXbn9JVZD6LAlbZJK-g_mkpmeRVapHLbmyVhJLfCUuhoecEKVNfIo014hqQQFdQxwi1Fyk5cb4UInOEZ-Xceq9UFs6vMl3-fY1CRUJw3WnDJ5lfPp3v2lGLLOsqdWbWnQszn0Qtohh6qBX3jAKv3RSKDuWfQ8z3aBlFAcSiT37wnLFjg/w400-h234/feb14'23_062.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And finally, the trip was over, with everyone getting off. Grumpity Linden was there, "So sad, it ditched me at the station!" Adora would comment, "I didn't have to cut anyone up with my chainsaw!! It's a good day! ... Hope everyone enjoyed the ride!"<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/AVvXsEgALOZtYg3j50Wr00ixWVrNw55qP1EWWJjc4B_qjd_gBs4pA6nfPzHm6_DR-aRArboKIzMDDdNzqUtVLN7Wmux9uZZwfgDIsLd0tD9cqkF2HJkTry-OWXrxYFkF3imT4YToZC5HWZr4AXorjj4Y_f9Q-bra6gfD4QxdkEuEL3Z81tcqEEuSNPNPyMsfHA/s1580/feb14'23_069b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1580" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALOZtYg3j50Wr00ixWVrNw55qP1EWWJjc4B_qjd_gBs4pA6nfPzHm6_DR-aRArboKIzMDDdNzqUtVLN7Wmux9uZZwfgDIsLd0tD9cqkF2HJkTry-OWXrxYFkF3imT4YToZC5HWZr4AXorjj4Y_f9Q-bra6gfD4QxdkEuEL3Z81tcqEEuSNPNPyMsfHA/w400-h216/feb14'23_069b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Next, it was onto the Isle of View, for "Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden."</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="854" data-original-width="1483" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN035oure-8v88lchlPVIf9yRcxjtEKWoNAVIUhLfue4D4z4hFsVdtgCeqC5SWS_138NorPVTF34cg4ayvoX_55ir_QGTSXCGGnscDD8B5Xgufnh6MszKQ_WJyGeP3fnyXP7b8kXN8Y58KMgL7MXsOYo4s7yMgn-yKxsUDa-DQpZW1XHw-j7RvIDMLsQ/w400-h230/feb14'23_093b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Patch was more than happy to chat with the residents.</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/AVvXsEjSqHV_p4HQ4aMAZiPCPL-Igr6_2fLCDNFgQ5exLuwn4iSrS5F-k-hMdbkpPl_xo6hWDdXx9MzyJ2NQT1TLgfYAihiE4JWZmD0TYPEcchII1kQFxhR8Attser1q_KFnnQ2y7vmxr-Mwai35G7K7A_OiPrOomnAdMesnshxxHWKIedGwWfEF7Vf-9Q0McQ/s959/feb14'23_097b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="959" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqHV_p4HQ4aMAZiPCPL-Igr6_2fLCDNFgQ5exLuwn4iSrS5F-k-hMdbkpPl_xo6hWDdXx9MzyJ2NQT1TLgfYAihiE4JWZmD0TYPEcchII1kQFxhR8Attser1q_KFnnQ2y7vmxr-Mwai35G7K7A_OiPrOomnAdMesnshxxHWKIedGwWfEF7Vf-9Q0McQ/w400-h356/feb14'23_097b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then at one point, I heard a *<i>SMACK</i>* noise. Looking around, I saw Patch on the ground, but only for a couple seconds. He'd been talked into putting on a spanker, and someone swatted him.<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/AVvXsEikoXxdglSlAhz0ZmW_LjuX1HzNpmz3E9GiGn0jjjIbgOG3v2y0obdTbk3--v47_y6R32csqLRCrw8XzwAsM-BC4fOWPA4e5oSe3gi-s1DauEq7ENZ9h3r7_GuQLrir0Iuxd5M6cxVKlUkmIPd5w_e0DMj99k82tgfhiBpMNDQZ2HkMg4bnXenovxCXiA/s1577/feb14'23_102b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="1577" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoXxdglSlAhz0ZmW_LjuX1HzNpmz3E9GiGn0jjjIbgOG3v2y0obdTbk3--v47_y6R32csqLRCrw8XzwAsM-BC4fOWPA4e5oSe3gi-s1DauEq7ENZ9h3r7_GuQLrir0Iuxd5M6cxVKlUkmIPd5w_e0DMj99k82tgfhiBpMNDQZ2HkMg4bnXenovxCXiA/w400-h213/feb14'23_102b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long before it happened again. Others were slapping him in the behind as well. Even one of the Moles got into the act.</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/AVvXsEj-_ohwlJsBV4tKG09zUQjZ0R1F8MH0qD7YLl3ZVxIpI3r0cvNgZuiNp-hb4O0-vc-3PPeJARrOxjTVwKlLYyhNsFiAYfEolRUxGTBl6GpYf7g6ZESJwTeQbGPMk1npOzQwzipxJxWUF9V14XmCWydgsG3ETppYVL1z1NOq_2qugq_5W6kqH6s91cATkw/s1580/feb14'23_104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_ohwlJsBV4tKG09zUQjZ0R1F8MH0qD7YLl3ZVxIpI3r0cvNgZuiNp-hb4O0-vc-3PPeJARrOxjTVwKlLYyhNsFiAYfEolRUxGTBl6GpYf7g6ZESJwTeQbGPMk1npOzQwzipxJxWUF9V14XmCWydgsG3ETppYVL1z1NOq_2qugq_5W6kqH6s91cATkw/w400-h234/feb14'23_104.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEeSQV9_ibG9IYUAhkyoUwtstudGi9vtglSY9zNbhlquFUzm-6AMDw72mquko5b_RZq9bHnpmS164eElx4HnyPtFM7UBhs-s1-S_47q2boyIoZ7r2VeU0kKN5FGxSj7lp0AahUs2mtYUcGAUjMlSdkWK8haX2oUbSnOwtAL1SA1-hoZPx4eSA0ihlvw/s1580/feb14'23_107b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1580" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEeSQV9_ibG9IYUAhkyoUwtstudGi9vtglSY9zNbhlquFUzm-6AMDw72mquko5b_RZq9bHnpmS164eElx4HnyPtFM7UBhs-s1-S_47q2boyIoZ7r2VeU0kKN5FGxSj7lp0AahUs2mtYUcGAUjMlSdkWK8haX2oUbSnOwtAL1SA1-hoZPx4eSA0ihlvw/w400-h216/feb14'23_107b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I eventually had the chance to try out the dunking booth, when Abnor Mole was seated there.<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/AVvXsEjggkYOGIIQPwMTZM1BuzWsC2Nx8DqTxLXvHTXaVkbN7tOyLA2cNTxbdsDTryE5BllyLj45pwmGOXfNTLYyL9t3wqjznf3x2v6BB_Dx1nQ2kYCvIDaKZZ2t_DX29wldkS2Uz5qCqkVjkEIigRRBwr06c_3zM8YxL5uyaaBn4pJXu5z1dHpIE2TH48SQEQ/s1578/feb14'23_109b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1578" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggkYOGIIQPwMTZM1BuzWsC2Nx8DqTxLXvHTXaVkbN7tOyLA2cNTxbdsDTryE5BllyLj45pwmGOXfNTLYyL9t3wqjznf3x2v6BB_Dx1nQ2kYCvIDaKZZ2t_DX29wldkS2Uz5qCqkVjkEIigRRBwr06c_3zM8YxL5uyaaBn4pJXu5z1dHpIE2TH48SQEQ/w400-h216/feb14'23_109b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Grumpity Linden also took a try.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1580" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0q63HQNVtzXDKUeB8Mboe-LnItPxQb0iJGZ74M5Ys6BLcgnLLmxvj7l1Zf12llOusuxzq9waTMBgemuUSpkt8B9Y73_gf3lflwdwenVRLidNgasMapEa0IOmlKqoFmGFzA7LYtJka3AW3r2XTV1RxD3YDMm5TQlouR-pjpCYKTqIN3MQZ18IP91HmQ/w400-h234/feb14'23_122.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a fun "Hug and Dunk A Linden." Though thanks to Patch's going "above and beyond the call of duty," it became known as "Hug, Dunk, and Spank A Linden."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBbM6EAaMwo" width="402" youtube-src-id="NBbM6EAaMwo"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Zada Bury would do <a href="https://youtu.be/NBbM6EAaMwo">a video of the two events</a>, including Patch Linden's deriere getting a smacking.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Valentines Day</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-3192393996212146658.post-78973999131408594272023-02-22T06:00:00.020-05:002023-02-22T06:13:28.665-05:00 Rare Disease Day<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">By Serenity Kitty<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho14Qykhx0fURRJ29uPm4N36K9jzNvbBVjWW822dJ4n2wItMG_HMezJLO20wSCpcAknaVCigxQdCwMEzbN-bFtWQgfV06mkUxaNyC9AKzhh6DhNm_g9Vt0o6C-JIJ963lSGzZeu3bANAaifUEv3EGbCakMULsRJ6IxleURU4vi2XFIodB0BzDZaKssag/s638/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="638" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho14Qykhx0fURRJ29uPm4N36K9jzNvbBVjWW822dJ4n2wItMG_HMezJLO20wSCpcAknaVCigxQdCwMEzbN-bFtWQgfV06mkUxaNyC9AKzhh6DhNm_g9Vt0o6C-JIJ963lSGzZeu3bANAaifUEv3EGbCakMULsRJ6IxleURU4vi2XFIodB0BzDZaKssag/w400-h300/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%201.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_Disease_Day">Rare Disease Day</a> is coming up soon and the Community Virtual Library on the Cookie sim is holding a special event to highlight some of the people living with a rare disease.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqj6m8VQHu2GjUZ-k8o5mdog7DdEQMLfRl83UysUfJOh1RPNg7Up8Erakgr96QiaWFFSQFF8qoqJN3PTl-QNJvqT_6CIHeQj_VgkaWKEzsowI86uEuZwN22462H_Qp3-DQZbO4ZvdR8421CWKyWPjUM1hWavUggn3SegP4BST8b_N-aejAc6r2IyIruw/s1024/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%202.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/AVvXsEhqj6m8VQHu2GjUZ-k8o5mdog7DdEQMLfRl83UysUfJOh1RPNg7Up8Erakgr96QiaWFFSQFF8qoqJN3PTl-QNJvqT_6CIHeQj_VgkaWKEzsowI86uEuZwN22462H_Qp3-DQZbO4ZvdR8421CWKyWPjUM1hWavUggn3SegP4BST8b_N-aejAc6r2IyIruw/w400-h300/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%202.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Having a rare disease myself, this event is close to my heart.<br /><br />The event organizer, Pi Illios, has invited me to the event to speak about my disease, the effects the disease has had on my life, and my 15-year journey from symptom intensification to diagnosis.<br /><br />Celebrated worldwide, Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February, which allows for this day to fall on the rarest day of the year every four years, leap day. In 2023, as this year isn’t a leap year, the worldwide event will occur on February 28th.<br /><br />The purpose of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness for rare diseases and to advocate for equity in social, healthcare, and diagnosis opportunities for persons affected by rare diseases. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTaComuikVDCojsz8yY40dMAJGWymAEzO7T_2rJxC1E46ILJ8xgTub7O8XTRH98e83GdabvECBYJMvywyWLpjsQ59ebrckY4CgWglwMU6XpbdhWSSDrP4k09taoNDCJml5RQ0S8cXd1c0ssyonpbYo67p1iRMN7IdyBu6CXiNX3Fc4c8YArgP9emSOg/s1024/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%203.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/AVvXsEjMTaComuikVDCojsz8yY40dMAJGWymAEzO7T_2rJxC1E46ILJ8xgTub7O8XTRH98e83GdabvECBYJMvywyWLpjsQ59ebrckY4CgWglwMU6XpbdhWSSDrP4k09taoNDCJml5RQ0S8cXd1c0ssyonpbYo67p1iRMN7IdyBu6CXiNX3Fc4c8YArgP9emSOg/w400-h300/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%203.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />In the United States, rare disease (commonly referred to as orphan disease) is classified as having less than 200,000 Americans affected by it. Some rare diseases affect less than 100 people. As orphan diseases are typically overlooked by pharmaceutical companies, very little research is usually done to formulate treatment options.<br /><br />Globally, there are over 7,000 rare diseases, with more than 300 million people being affected by one or more rare diseases. In the US, more than 25 million Americans are currently living with a rare disease.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkok6QY4uJxZcuP2vRFoqJoBEvbGiq9Sv20hRwZwhu65qA_Pl5gUS3Ma7DHTVGbK0ROFxtDRa_UFnx1ny_Wrnwz3mryXGbEppmsKjJONc9PFAwOqdJUdbVqF0gwBfC71dAnMmfg_nvKmq7zAHfqXmTV98IaF8sQP4-ENgcgyCUuz-cFZnVE8hAcbvPw/s1024/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%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/AVvXsEjOkok6QY4uJxZcuP2vRFoqJoBEvbGiq9Sv20hRwZwhu65qA_Pl5gUS3Ma7DHTVGbK0ROFxtDRa_UFnx1ny_Wrnwz3mryXGbEppmsKjJONc9PFAwOqdJUdbVqF0gwBfC71dAnMmfg_nvKmq7zAHfqXmTV98IaF8sQP4-ENgcgyCUuz-cFZnVE8hAcbvPw/w400-h300/Serenity_Rare%20Disease%20Day%20Photo%204.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Community Virtual Library’s Rare Disease Day event will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 12pm SLT.<br /><br /><a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cookie/35/62/21">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cookie/35/62/21</a><br /><br />Serenity <br /></div>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192393996212146658.post-78807381301855556252023-01-31T12:30:00.004-05:002023-01-31T18:44:15.407-05:00"Goodbye Jasmine" - DJ Jazzy's Last Performance (For Now)<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/AVvXsEinEokQkTAc4X9ZLCSpvVygF_NJQfz_Hm9HQ-5HWXeYuPXMUYeSMBXUkXadKpijFU-hyktxvJ3ihviAgfpSjL8tujqR45GSiWesYSG_iP7adIW_EAfonMB4jzz2fQVFDjMa_swZwz408MD6cGn-l-YfmKiroJ3BrrFjk8MoNOHyMFA61OQcqTCepxUv/s1476/jan29'23_015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEokQkTAc4X9ZLCSpvVygF_NJQfz_Hm9HQ-5HWXeYuPXMUYeSMBXUkXadKpijFU-hyktxvJ3ihviAgfpSjL8tujqR45GSiWesYSG_iP7adIW_EAfonMB4jzz2fQVFDjMa_swZwz408MD6cGn-l-YfmKiroJ3BrrFjk8MoNOHyMFA61OQcqTCepxUv/w400-h250/jan29'23_015.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">On Sunday January 29 at 5 PM, the Happy Vixen gave a farewell party to one of it's DJs: Jasmime Dawn/ DJ Jazzy. Jasmine has been DJing on and off at the Happy Vixen since it opened over ten years ago. Almost two years ago she was able to do so again on a regular basis. Standing out in a place of foxes, felines, and bunnies in her equine avatar, later on a giraffe, the real-life veteran played a number of country, rock, and pop music tunes at her sets. But she had recently been hired by a company who would pay her more per hour, but she'd have to work more hours. So she was stepping down. But not without one last show at her Sunday slot.<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/AVvXsEgbIUyVRojsFxiH8zH5lBzWGbh6cB7FjiUziGWuBvu4FJm30vqGmUgBUBxd1Iazz_vaA5rGL7kDC96-fKm7Mv2UHpwy6W4sNyEsv2dnlQmGxRVnNDJSumYOLIP8ozjtYN5rDsWSH6q8HZj3cE0A96_HqKJ2WEe0brgD8pgczgXG-y5cGznBSPI0A4Co/s1476/jan29'23_025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbIUyVRojsFxiH8zH5lBzWGbh6cB7FjiUziGWuBvu4FJm30vqGmUgBUBxd1Iazz_vaA5rGL7kDC96-fKm7Mv2UHpwy6W4sNyEsv2dnlQmGxRVnNDJSumYOLIP8ozjtYN5rDsWSH6q8HZj3cE0A96_HqKJ2WEe0brgD8pgczgXG-y5cGznBSPI0A4Co/w400-h250/jan29'23_025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />This
evening, in Second Life at The Happy Vixen will be my last event. I'm
retiring from the stage and moving on to bigger and better things in my
life and asking you all to come join me there this evening from 5pm to
7pm SLT Will be a fishbowl event with a drawing for 3 lucky
winners. Simply come as you are. ALL are welcome to enter and those 3
lucky 3 will walk away with at least 1000 linden lovings each. Bring a
friend and help me fill the place up yeah? Help me say goodbye once
last time.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAOtol8dmU3F4kCZX9-zyg4Qdc3LCK0TiTv3KJ8j1ZYQBwHpiwBzg4MbK6kluUQe8l0kN94DCbPif2-MXg1G74AXPjt6x2fKPFbLGZUujSD-c6dhnmdEtoTjPsWIATWTsObHBkhrWdCit_06WRNTgnNZSODShKFpT49tUpOt_VUVJtfpVdNHuXcB8/s1476/jan29'23_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAOtol8dmU3F4kCZX9-zyg4Qdc3LCK0TiTv3KJ8j1ZYQBwHpiwBzg4MbK6kluUQe8l0kN94DCbPif2-MXg1G74AXPjt6x2fKPFbLGZUujSD-c6dhnmdEtoTjPsWIATWTsObHBkhrWdCit_06WRNTgnNZSODShKFpT49tUpOt_VUVJtfpVdNHuXcB8/w400-h250/jan29'23_007.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i> <br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> A few decorations went up for the occasion.<i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUkm1WRWf8FSGMZaXOvwm4iOZDfm69SRDBid0h8Kfb_ufVZm04ceOaslVO8u_9cQnQlG0ONmMqpQNLa1gk1am-EelHQSv8aBtES6c19d4OD9a1zw21THhfZoelxR1MZ5hUau-eXSS8ibHL8Fri_1q6-bxATQdb6osu9OcGvWFEGcgo_35Wsz_jYTe/s1476/jan29'23_020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUkm1WRWf8FSGMZaXOvwm4iOZDfm69SRDBid0h8Kfb_ufVZm04ceOaslVO8u_9cQnQlG0ONmMqpQNLa1gk1am-EelHQSv8aBtES6c19d4OD9a1zw21THhfZoelxR1MZ5hUau-eXSS8ibHL8Fri_1q6-bxATQdb6osu9OcGvWFEGcgo_35Wsz_jYTe/w400-h250/jan29'23_020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i>There were quite a few party poppers going off: KABOOM!</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/AVvXsEjY6lXnKTzq5IHeU_NxT2W9smz0VpP2MexFTVikAyjJa30LMou8AsZR3aWHGRqoDiTV0_d3l0dNG1kCP-jV-AaDwcENrA0qAn2Ff88KTyhx2EnrqgmPGjUokppAJAYoqRfuay6_uSJYyE5TUC8J4Rf8j1aTwPZqujI2oR-LKp-8LEahHzGG2sRooS8-/s1476/jan29'23_030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6lXnKTzq5IHeU_NxT2W9smz0VpP2MexFTVikAyjJa30LMou8AsZR3aWHGRqoDiTV0_d3l0dNG1kCP-jV-AaDwcENrA0qAn2Ff88KTyhx2EnrqgmPGjUokppAJAYoqRfuay6_uSJYyE5TUC8J4Rf8j1aTwPZqujI2oR-LKp-8LEahHzGG2sRooS8-/w400-h250/jan29'23_030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Someone partied a little too hearty.</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/AVvXsEgp-xyEMQB0vq5E0nG9Ek72cnamtH4kNq4ODbm6UXarNwZ9tK9Nv3Hqd_XGUtsN8d7CFGveUOe6RKFNw2Byf6icxiIUfc3aEkS7k3OwjP8PeL2WilOno_j2RL8mwSET3L1lOAlvE_Tab9WFqJvIhL8BhCtgp54fDosdf2MyTzbt0v3vNkEOtogrsSd2/s1476/jan29'23_046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-xyEMQB0vq5E0nG9Ek72cnamtH4kNq4ODbm6UXarNwZ9tK9Nv3Hqd_XGUtsN8d7CFGveUOe6RKFNw2Byf6icxiIUfc3aEkS7k3OwjP8PeL2WilOno_j2RL8mwSET3L1lOAlvE_Tab9WFqJvIhL8BhCtgp54fDosdf2MyTzbt0v3vNkEOtogrsSd2/w400-h250/jan29'23_046.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> But was soon back into action.<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/AVvXsEiRSn53qOfcweizFzA09rDZphtBKM1WD6Zuod1gMSOmqJRSOXfCHbhtU7-EQrSsYXS7N4wBcsm6pk6Z7jokeQmIRl2Og5LuEEPxJVpvVoZux8gmdRzUB9aR5RT0j9YiWICrGKPIFyWVbMgBUuaPN3mn0RRodfhZxdB0vORLLNqVPvbhp-n3nRLz-ZnS/s1476/jan29'23_031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSn53qOfcweizFzA09rDZphtBKM1WD6Zuod1gMSOmqJRSOXfCHbhtU7-EQrSsYXS7N4wBcsm6pk6Z7jokeQmIRl2Og5LuEEPxJVpvVoZux8gmdRzUB9aR5RT0j9YiWICrGKPIFyWVbMgBUuaPN3mn0RRodfhZxdB0vORLLNqVPvbhp-n3nRLz-ZnS/w400-h250/jan29'23_031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The
theme was Come As You Are. And instead of voting on the board the prize
was given at random to three people via "the fishbowl." Initially 3000
L, it rose to 9000, then 9500 L.</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/AVvXsEghxj3f2dIHOe7MMoY7Fcf1Sgvb43wMSCMAeVAhFUF3SAAshzyQiWYEUa61QAuV7CqWxpRFMJ3HNCNKGZg-d1FiH5zPiz1onQ_JH8CNd28MHGlzbhNdFacyP3hjD5XNKHPGmMqu_0IIn4Fi11n4UTpv4T9TXfNMy2fv7cpdSaPurHB5d6d8fyGJuuHO/s1476/jan29'23_043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxj3f2dIHOe7MMoY7Fcf1Sgvb43wMSCMAeVAhFUF3SAAshzyQiWYEUa61QAuV7CqWxpRFMJ3HNCNKGZg-d1FiH5zPiz1onQ_JH8CNd28MHGlzbhNdFacyP3hjD5XNKHPGmMqu_0IIn4Fi11n4UTpv4T9TXfNMy2fv7cpdSaPurHB5d6d8fyGJuuHO/w400-h250/jan29'23_043.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDNQJLFBxhJojeZakK3hUfKbxJtIbqD71SlCq_7-AdscZAbBI9TNiLu-E4nn6LIxO4dUaTfKhWUhE67TQ824bZKym2xKHZZalshh4LVK8DcQdgZJUcotltxuAmAsd3CflbD2weFT2phNJpjlaZ5oyEQ-kPsghjBtNsv2QI9lVKvaL1raX7rBWH5H6/s1476/jan29'23_040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDNQJLFBxhJojeZakK3hUfKbxJtIbqD71SlCq_7-AdscZAbBI9TNiLu-E4nn6LIxO4dUaTfKhWUhE67TQ824bZKym2xKHZZalshh4LVK8DcQdgZJUcotltxuAmAsd3CflbD2weFT2phNJpjlaZ5oyEQ-kPsghjBtNsv2QI9lVKvaL1raX7rBWH5H6/w400-h250/jan29'23_040.jpg" width="400" /></a></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/AVvXsEhBIL-bmBZi_j9kS-357ONeZu7WFgIOIlyS1dW-mZPcDfr3JIMh9lJxrV7XvneJ-REjxcsMJw5dd_iCVqJZJR_gqCKvmkBMPc867Jsp8erIVou9t1NxacjiOiPAnnjBQLxG5vdJMaMXOjim2ToC7auL4vbSV_5CtPwvlya2EScf5oBevggmMDQaQweh/s1476/jan29'23_045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIL-bmBZi_j9kS-357ONeZu7WFgIOIlyS1dW-mZPcDfr3JIMh9lJxrV7XvneJ-REjxcsMJw5dd_iCVqJZJR_gqCKvmkBMPc867Jsp8erIVou9t1NxacjiOiPAnnjBQLxG5vdJMaMXOjim2ToC7auL4vbSV_5CtPwvlya2EScf5oBevggmMDQaQweh/w400-h250/jan29'23_045.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The
last couple songs were "Take This Job And Shove It" and "The Parting
Glass," the former probably chosen out of humor, and the latter for
poetics.</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/AVvXsEiMnwsRc8McZnjv1r4j__i_5EGikQf5zfbgCSLNTnYMd37Ns9F5NMdHmE5d5fXQ0XjHYu2X7C_LtnKqwL85M-t8a_j-239pLuZVwI2Q71HEC3PmeCAktPTqxW5tIqfdZt7GknO3sB11RSWWia49abKREY08BEt99kBD_GtKcw3p1kEKvdOH2shTW2t1/s1476/jan29'23_027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1476" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnwsRc8McZnjv1r4j__i_5EGikQf5zfbgCSLNTnYMd37Ns9F5NMdHmE5d5fXQ0XjHYu2X7C_LtnKqwL85M-t8a_j-239pLuZVwI2Q71HEC3PmeCAktPTqxW5tIqfdZt7GknO3sB11RSWWia49abKREY08BEt99kBD_GtKcw3p1kEKvdOH2shTW2t1/w400-h250/jan29'23_027.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The contest was won by three lucky winners, DeniseUnicorn Toonie, Halaliel Zenith, and Kit Shiriki MoonDust (Kit UwU). who split the 9500L prize.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Eventually the set ended and it was time for DJ Squeaks/Brandi Streussel to play the tunes, so Jasmine hung up her headphones for the last time, at least for now. It's probable she'll occasionally DJ on special events, such as Halloween. But DJing on a regular basis, and possibly the Halloween Haunts that have appeared annually for a while, won't be for at least a few more years, "There will always be a place here for you."<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Sunday 5PM slot is expected to be filled in by DJ Frost (assuming all goes as planned).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you again Jazzy, and best of luck.</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>Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.com0