The "Eggfigy" Burn

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By Bixyl Shuftan

Lately things have been more than a little complicated for Second Life's Burners. A tribute to their early days, Burn ONe, turned into their gathering place when the leaders of the Burn2 team shut down the Burning Man Deep Hole sim for what they stated was a temporary time period.

On Monday July 11, a few of the Burners decided to lighten things up, literally, by constructing something to burn and set it afire. This was a giant egg-shaped effigy, or "eggfigy" as it came to be called.

It was made by Jeff Olhoeft. I would later hear from him, "I build it last Easter when for some egg themed antics on the Burn2 region. Brought it back out to the beach for fun."

"Eggfigy burn in a few minutes. (teehee) Come to the beach."

 I went there, along with a number of Burners. Someone asked, "Can't remember, does this build explode?" And the puns started, "No, but it gets scrambled." "Good, no hard hat required." "Not exactly, although does tend to toss embers far." "Yes, you're egg-xactly right."

And before long, we noticed smoke coming from inside, "Does anyone smell smoke?"

And then, the underside went aflame, "Fire fire fire."

The fire slowly worked its way up.

And the whole structure was afire, "Smoked omellette?"

Panning inside, it was an inferno in there, "and hear the crackling."

As the fire blazed on, the structure started to become charred and brittle.

Then pieces started to flake off.

And as time went on, more parts were flying off.

Some pieces were getting a little close to the Burners.

There were more egg puns from Mrs. Mia Wallace (Mia Quinote), "Terreggific. EGG-cellent!"

Before long, pieces had scattered in all directions, "I'd say this event went, 'over easy'." "Yeah, getting past hard boiled now too." Mia remarked, "Everyone 'scrammbled' here very quickly."

They ended up redoing the egg burn.

One guy took a "Bobcat" and moved burning pieces away.

Some of them into the water. 

Before long, not much was left. 

Not everyone stood around. Some were dancing.

For the Burners, it's been a turbulent time as there's been some trouble behind the scenes. But events like these allowed them to put aside their worries and relax for a little while. 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

The Newser Anniversary Beach Party

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By Bixyl Shuftan

It was about twelve years ago, and one month, since a new newsletter came on the scene in Second Life, the Second Life Newser. We've been busy writing the news of the people, places, and events across the virtual world. And finally, it was time for a little party to celebrate our turning another year older.

Although our anniversary was in June, sadly we had some medical issues and personal tragedies to deal with. So the decision was made to postpone the party for a month. On Saturday July 9, it was time to celebrate. And the event started at Noon at the Happy Vixen beach club.

Noted Newser reporter Gemma Cleanslate was there.

So was reporter Penny Shuftan (Deaflegacy), who wanted to dance with yours truly, the editor, until her boyfriend arrived. I had a Firestorm Fifth Aniversary Fennux pet out. 

Nydia Tungsten, who owns the club and the sim, with Helios Auxifur helping out and Snowy Anglebuns Lefavre managing, and writes a number of game reviews and an occasional commentary was also there. Usually in a fox avatar, this time she was in her feline one. 

DJ Snowy played the music for the party.

 Ranchan Weidman, who provided the Newser with it's office, came by. 

Instead of her usual canine appearance, her avatar resembled a Pokemon/Digimon.

They were soon joined by Rita Mariner, the "Chieftess" of the Sunweaver community, where the Newser office is located.

We got a few visitors as time went by.

For the two hours planned, and a little time after, the music and dancing went on. It was a lot of fun for the Newser and it's fans.

Happy anniversary, Second Life Newser

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Fourth of July Parties At The Sunweavers (And Mieville)

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By Bixyl Shuftan

Last week, the United States celebrated it's official birthday, the Fourth of July. A number of clubs celebrated, including those at the Sunweaver community.

 For Club Cutlass, the celebration came a little early on Saturday, July 2.

Liska was still in her pink avatar from a Relay "Bid Me," but this would be the last night.

Everyone had lots of fun, including DJ Cynthia.

Cynthia added to the fun with a few fireworks. 

The party continued at Xanadu with it's own Fourth of July party. 

DJ Jessie would dance alongside the "Muses" and some of the patrons.

The fireworks would be indoors. 

Club owners Perri Prinz and RECoyote Mindes dancing. Perri's had some rough times recently, but still keeps the club going, as of the writing of this article one official event a week.

The party at the Bouncing Bunny Beach Club on Sunday July 3 was changed to Come As You Are. But some came in red, white, and blue.

On Monday July 4, I heard about a party in the community of Mieville.

DJ Snowy, who is more noted for her sets in the Sunweaver community's clubs, was spinning the tunes for this party, with community manager Wyvvy (Wyvern Dryke) doing the part of hosting.

The "Mievies" are a mostly human community, but the "Flox" or "Floxmonster," as Wyvvy calls himself, is more-or-less in charge when the community land owner isn't around. As Wyvvy's a fun-loving character, it all works out for everyone.

The locals had a few furry visitors among them, many decked out in red, white, and blue.

That night at 6PM, there would be a Fourth of July party at the Happy Vixen, with DJ Khyra spinning the tunes.

A few outfits were from earlier parties. But they worked just as well.

Gil Otaared showed up as the Statue of Liberty.

 "You've got your hair in a bun."

It was a fun Fourth of July. Granted the country has plenty of problems, the news being full of stories of the country factionalizing, people having less faith that those from other political factions will honor commitments or respect them. But the USA has been through worse times, and each time come out in one piece.

Happy Birthday America,

Bixyl Shuftan

*Correction* Earlier I stated the Cutlass fireworks were from Chieftess Rita Mariner. They were Cynthia Farshore's.