Various New Year's Happenings

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By Bixyl Shuftan

2021 was coming to an end. In real life, it had been a rough year with the Pandemic and shortages, and because of Covid people were staying home instead of going to real-life parties. But in Second Life, people were free to go to celebrations. 

Among the events was that by Chanel Harvey. She had an event that I hoped over at 1:30 PM SL time.

There were several people there. On one screen was some live footage of fireworks somewhere in the world where the ball dropped.

Chantal was partying in a robot avatar.

I would also stop by Safra Nitely's party. Unfortunately, most of the pictures I took there were glitched. The only one that wasn't was a map of the world showing where it was Midnight in the world.

I would then join the Burners, such as Mia Wallace, at the "Boomday" event. 

Come and BURN the year away! There will also be a COVID germ burn. We're gonna obliterate that Omicron variant, and if you come, YOU will participate in getting that started! Fire syringes for one and all! What's more, there will be skydiving, drunk hockey, Thunderdome, drive-by shooting gallery, ice skating, aaaaaaaannnnnd fireworks!

People were invited to get a syringe ...

And set the nearby effigies of Covid viruses on fire.

The numbers representing the old year caught fire as well.

The germs finally caught fire.

And the numbers representing the old year were all burnt and collapsed.

The viruses were collapsing as well.

One black unicorn, proudly dressed in Christmas lights. 

Virtual Ability at Cape Heron would also have a New Year's party.

New Year's Eve! Stepin will be DJing from 7pm - 10pm SLT. There will also be fireworks at 10pm, midnight, and possibly other times throughout the day. It's all happening in the Nest, so stop in for a while. Happy New Year!

Furry Fashion would have a New Years Bash with a twist, it's "Abudction Point Event" with DJ Roswell Kepler.

It's the night we've all been waiting for! Abduction Point! We're ready to not only be beamed up but be transported to another dimension! Our incredible DJ Roswell Kepler has an out of this world LIVE mix, and prizes, prizes and more prizes including Spotify giftcards up for grabs! The contest is for Come As You Are (CAYA)  Get over to our New Years Eve celebration asap! Let's get probed together. 5-8p-slt!Your transport beam is waiting.

The Mieville community would have their "New Year's Eve Block Party."

 Among those there was the Mayor's Assistant Wyvern Dryke aka "Wyvvy the Snugglefox," or "flox" as he's often called there, dancing away dressed in Christmas lights.

On Friday nights, I'm usually at Cutlass and the Happy Vixen. On New Years Night, they were closed. Instead, Nydia Tungsten hosted the White Vixen Enterprises staff party at her Mouse Hole Manor.

Today is our annual New Years eve party ALL staff is invite to join us for great music and cash Prizes we will be kicking off with a preshow at  4 pm SLT and we will be going until after midnight, Bring your friends and loved ones and have a great time! ALL clubs will be dark tonight. This will be happening at Mouse hole manor SEE YOU THERE!

There were avatars of various sizes there.

"Total cash prizes tonight was a little over 20,000L's done all for my staff, they work so hard they deserve some recognition and some relaxation. Not including tips for the volunteers."

While some of the Sunweavers went to Nydia's party others went to Caledon Downs where Cynthia Farshore was holding a New Years bash at the Goblin Cave.

As there is no Cutlass tonight you are invited to the yearly Duchy of Downs New Years Eve Party at the Goblin Cave! Party starting at 8 PM and will last till at least 1 AM. Music will be provided by Her Grace Cynthia Farshore.

At Midnight on Eastern Standard Time (9PM SL time), fireworks would go off, both on the inside.

And on the outside (pictures from Cynthia Farshore).

"Happfy newg yeer efferboggy! (Hic)" One girl gurgled after overdoing it on the champagne. Another was more somber, "May this year be better than the last two. I'm sick of losing people." "One can only hope," a friend responded. 

One of the big events was the Prim Drop at Bay City. This was the scene earlier in the day before the event, and all it's lag.

The party started at 11 PM SL time. Due to the lag, no shots of the main crowd.

At 11:59, the prim began to lower.

"10, 9, 8, 7, 6 ..."

"5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ..."

"Happy New Year!!!"

And so, Second Life had rung in a new year. Hopefully it will be a good one, both in reality and virtual reality.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Bellisseria Rings In The New Year, Two Mainland Embassies

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By Gemma Cleanslate

I spent the last night of the old year end party at the Fairgrounds on Bellisseria. This is the beginning of a tradition I think. 

Bela Tolsen hosted and dj’ed at “ Réveillon is the Brazilian NYE party traditionally celebrate by the sea shore, wearing white (meaning peace) and making wishes to Yemanjá (a powerful sea goddess from the Brazilian African-based religion known as Umbanda or Candomblé),” she told us.

The venue was a sea of white while everyone danced to the beat of the music. There was champagne and fireworks and it was a marvelous end to the year we would like to forget.

I missed the opening of the third Embassy which took place on December 22 on the continent of Nautilus where Abnor Mole handed the key over to Freddie Harrington, the new ambassador there. I have to talk to Freddie when I get the chance to hear what he has in mind for sharing Nautilus. As usual following the ceremony a formal party took place. I was dressed in festive red and left my avatar there earlier so I could be on time but real life took over and I did not make it back. 

I took a tour when I did get there and a picture of Freddie in his office. Stop over to see it on a hill above Route 12. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Flagg/202/189/41

I did make it to the Grand Opening of the Embassy on Gaeta which took place January 5th. It was an elegant affair with Abnor Mole handing over the key to Fiona Jogiches, Ambassador. I stepped into the Embassy after to see the décor. Most of the Embassies are similar in style with local maps and information for visitors on the walls. The offices of the ambassadors have touches of the individual ambassadors.

On my way to the party in a building at the rear the Embassy I had my first look at the classy black embassy car parked there.

The party was fun as usual as the attendees celebrated the day. I asked Fiona why she became ambassador and her answer was, “I became an Ambassador after being inspired by others. I've spent a lot of time living on mainland long before Bellisseria was even a twinkle in Patch's eyes, and whilst I love Bellisseria, mainland offers something special too. “ 

She has plans to have tours of the continent and is becoming more familiar with the many special places and activities now.

This embassy is located on Route 7. There are three more Embassies to have Ambassadors on the Mainland and all should be having openings by the end of February if all goes well. To make a visit to the Gaeta Embassy take http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//20/85/36 .

Gemma Cleanslate