More On The Last Relaystock

 

From Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12, the Relaystock took place. It was three days of rock music and mud. While hosted by the Relay Rockers, it's asked for other teams to participate from the start. And this year like others, many other teams' musicians, as well as a few independents playing for one, took part. And many would give their teams huge boosts in their fundraising totals. But, there was one problem. 

 

Read the story in Events. 

 

Burnal Equinox And Other Happenings This Weekend

 

 It was quite a weekend. The Burn2 Burnal Equinox, "Below the Surface", took place from Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19 (above). On Saturday April 18 was Caledon's "Battle of Wits." The Safe Waters Foundation and the Second Life Cheerleeding Squad got together for a fundraiser on Sunday April 19 of which singer Wolfie Starfire took part. The RFL Car and Bike Show held some auctions Saturday and Sunday April 18 and 19. The RFL Divas Festival took place from Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19. The Antiquity community would hold a memorial service on Sunday April 19 for Arch Duchess Lydia Cortes de Bexar who passed away on the date a year ago. 

 

More on these events later. 

 

Reminder: Linden Town Hall Today

 

 Just a reminder, Linden Lab is hosting a Town Hall today, Monday April 20, "To answer questions and hear your feedback" concerning the planned closing of the Gaeta 1 Mainland continent, announced last week.  

 

The event is planned to go from 11 AM to 12 Noon SL time.  

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Town%20Hall%20Island1/241/15/29

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Town%20Hall%20Island2/8/23/29

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Town%20Hall%20Island3/234/246/29 

 

(old picture as the area is currently off limits to residents) 

Cartoon of The Day: Police Racer

 

 Taken at the RFL Car and Bike Show. Among the cars there, a suped-up police cruiser. Police cars built for speed are nothing new, I've heard of one department that bought some Transams for high speed pursuits on country roads. But they certainly invite some comments. For those who didn't grow up in the CB era, "Smokey Bear" means policeman. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

SL Video: "The Premier Business Center PBC 6th Annual 2026 International Women's Day Luncheon"

 

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 From Haven Bridge/Tara on March 26, The International Women's Day Event at the PBC on Sunday March 8, "PBC 6th Annual 2026 International Women's Day Luncheon Thank you for your incredible support at The Premier Business Center (PBC) Sixth Annual 2026 International Women's Day Luncheon. Thank you to all of the program participants and guests who joined us to honor the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women globally. Together, we are fostering a lasting impact by educating, motivating, and inspiring women around the world. PBC 6th Annual 2026 International Women's Day Luncheon Participants: SPEAKERS PBC IWD 2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Helena Kiama PBC IWD 2026 FEATURED GUEST Lissena WisdomSeeker PBC IWD 2026 PRAYER/ PBC CREWSADER LittleStream PBC IWD 2026 HISTORY/PBC CREWSADER Jandora Jaxxon PBC IWD 2026 GREETERS/ PBC CREWSADERS Rhyme Gardner, Monrocie Pontecorvo, Jasi-O, LillyRose Lablanc Philly, IsaBeaux Trinity, Divine Collingwood PBC IWD 2026 MEDIA/ SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM PBC IWD 2026 REPORTER - SL NEWSER Bixyl Shuftan Gemma Cleanslate PBC IWD 2026 PHOTOGRAPHER - SECONDLIFE HANGOUT TealaE PBC IWD 2026 VIDEOGRAPHER- HAVEN BRIDGE Tara PBC IWD 2026 ENTERTAINERS - ETERNARA Lily Parise Dani Duda Amy Priscila PBC IWD 2026 GIFT SPONSORS MAHOGANY - Mahogany (mahogany.soulstar) DESIRES WOMANS CLOTHING - Dezzy Dynamix EVAHYPE (djdezzy1) PRO-URBAN STYLEZ CLOTHING STORE - Mochabuttter LIV BLACK - Tomi (osuntomi.melendez) CARPACCIO'Z STYLZZ- BLAQUE Carpaccio (sheryl.carpaccio) CRISSYS - Crissy (littleone.criss) EVOLVE- Reign Congrejo Capalini (reign.congrejo) LOODS7 - La Femme (lafemme.meredith) DIVINE DESIGNS - Đįvįņє ĆơﾚﾚįņģWơơĐ (divi12) FANTASY ILLUMINATION - Alial Allen Credit Music Denis PAVLOV from Pixabay The video playback may occasionally freeze or lag. This is caused by environmental rendering issues within the Second Life viewer, commonly known as "lag spikes" or "texture lag," and is beyond the control of the creator. © 2026 HAVEN BRIDGE. All rights reserved. If you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe! Thank you 🫶💓"

 

RFL Announcement: Caledon ACTS Battle of Wits Today, 1 PM

 

Caledon ACTS Battle of Wits April 18th!

April 18th
1-3pm slt

2 hours of puns, wordplay and silly music. An opportunity for punsters, wielders of delicious insults, crafters of atrocious prose and masters of non-sequiturs to show off their talents and raises funds for Relay for Life in Second Life.

Dress Code: none, but no nudity

 Caledon Victoria City (201,54,23)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/201/54/23

 

Special Giant Snail Race At Raglan Shire

 

Saturday April 18

10:45 AM SL time

 

"Bring friends! Join in the fun. Dress to theme for a chance at the prize, or come as you are to watch or race." 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gullwing%20Shire/131/93/29

 

SL Video: "The Skols RelayStock '26"

 

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From Nicole Malady on April 11, " RELAYSTOCK for RELAY FOR LIFE of SECONDLIFE. RELAY TEAM THE SKOLS PERFORMANCE. Syndicats!"

 

 

 

A Special Moon Dance, And My Emerald Level Avatar Challenge

 

 

Last night on the evening of Thursday April 16, Team Sunbeamers had their weekly Moon Dance from 6 to 8PM SL time. But the usual happy atmosphere had a somber tone. 

 

 Ren Flow had died suddenly soon after logging off last Thursday. Last week's Moon Dance had been the final event in Second Life she would ever attend. Cynthia felt saddened as she and Ren had been good friends. So this dance was dedicated to her and had a number of songs of remembrance. 

 

 When the fireworks were about to go off, Cynthia told everyone they might be smaller as Ren had been helping her out with them.

 

 And then, there was this. I have this yearly tradition of taking on a female look when the Sunnies reach a huge amount of money that started several years ago. For the past few years, it's been the one million Linden mark. It's usually been a Rita clone. But this year, wanted to do something a little different. So I went as a duplicate of our team's top builder and event organizer, Cynthia Farshore. Cynthia herself has felt flattered by it, making a joke or two to Liska, who did much the same a few times. 

 

So until next Thursday, unless there's an interview or a special news event, out in the open I'll be a bit on the horny side. 

 

And I'm sure Ren would have loved it.

 

Go Relay!

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

 

*Addition* Will be briefly back into my Fox look at the Monday Town Hall. 

 

Interview With Maestro (Mythrilweaver Atlas)

 

Recently at an event, Netera Landar ran into a talented resident named Maestro / Mithrilweaver Atlas. Also known as Konstantin the Mithrilweaver, he's an accomplished singer and songwriter, as well as a writer of poetry. Netera would interview him about these and more. 

 

Read Netera's interview in People.

 

The Vanishing of A Continent: Gaeta 1 To Be Phased Out By End of 2026

 

 For the first time, Linden Lab will be doing away with one of the Mainland continents. 

 

On Wednesday, the Lab announced "A new chapter for Mainland."  The plan was to open 90 sims on the Zindra continent, which has not yet been finished, while the residents of Gaeta 1 are being asked to move. The reason the Lab gave was that "Adult mainland continues to operate at very high occupancy and shows consistent demand. At the same time, some General and Moderate mainland areas, including Gaeta 1, have seen lower overall use over time." And so rather than simply just raise the number of sims on Zindra, they made the decision to adjust "existing capacity to better reflect where Residents are most active today."

 

The Lab went on to say the change will start this month, April, expected to finish by "the end of 2026," and there are no plans to close other Mainland areas. They did say the change was to start "early April," but it was already the 15th when they made their announcement.

 

 Of the Second Life Mainland areas, Gaeta 1 and Zindra are distinguished by each having unfinished look. Of Gaeta 1, the southeast and east central areas were never completed. It's north of the Mainland northeast of Bellisseria, but not connected to it by sea sims, and distinguished by it's small size, 141 sims, smaller than a few private sim continents, and large amounts of abandoned land. The SL Wiki describes the land as being created in June 2008, with the north added a little later. 

 

The Yavascript pod tours gave the reason for the unfinished business as,  "Much of the land around here was being prepared for sale, as SL was expanding, in 2009, but as land supply exceeded demand, it stopped. ... In more recent years, mainland has become more popular, especially alongside roads and by water. Nonetheless, this continent was still never finished, as can clearly be seen from the shape of the map."

 

One other detail, the SL Wiki described Gaeta as the most underpopulated continent.  

 

 

The other unfinished continent, Zindra, is more famous for being the Adult-rated Mainland continent: All the sims are Adult-rated. The first of its land appeared in 2009, "and continued a few years later" according to the SL wiki. But development stopped before the southeast was finished. 

 

Besides that the buildings and the signs on the map show residents are free to explore their sexual sides, other than the unfinished corner the land is distinguished by a larger size than Gaeta, 348 sims, and for some reason being placed *far* away to the right of the other mainland sims. 

 

And it's the second most crowded of the Mainland continents, second only to Heterocera, with little abandoned land and high land prices. 

 

Two threads appeared in the forums about the topic, one in the Land forums by Linden Lab, the other in the General Discussion Forum. Naturally, there were a number of objections. 

 

"... being a many year resident of Gaeta I's lovely north coast. Nukeing Geata to create an expanded area of adult regions (which is also disconnected) doesn't make any sense to me. None of Geata I is adult at the moment and it's not clear to me that there's a shortage of adult parcels, so I'm not sure what problem this is actually solving."

 

"I am one of two landscapers, developers, and managers for Bimini Falls, a growing community sim that currently spans over 14 regions on Gaeta. Bimini Falls has been a long-term project that has taken over a year and a half of continuous landscaping, design, and development to reach its current state. The owner has invested significantly throughout this time, purchasing additional land multiple times as the community expanded and evolved. It is also important to recognize that the foundation of this work began long before my sister (the other landscaper) and I joined the project a year and a half ago. In total, this represents years of creative development, planning, and ongoing refinement. The financial investment from the owner—covering land purchases, upkeep, development costs, and our compensation—has been substantial. What makes this situation especially difficult is that Bimini Falls is not something that could simply be rebuilt elsewhere. Starting from scratch in a new location would require another one to two years of intensive work just to reach its current level of development, and even then, it would never truly be the same. The unique character, flow, and history built into the current regions cannot be replicated. In addition, there would be a significant loss of income from renters during the entire rebuilding process, further compounding the financial impact on the community and its owner. This situation is incredibly heartbreaking and deeply upsetting for everyone involved, as so much time, effort, and passion has been poured into bringing Bimini Falls to life." 

 

"As a former Gaeta I tenant who still has affection and nostalgic memories of Gaeta I, I think its utterly shameful and a backwards move by LL that will have Residents in Gaeta I and the other Mainland continents worried and fearing for the future. Why not just keep Gaeta I as it is and where it is now? Why are LL being so heartless? Is it just a case of in order to complete Zindra, another entire continent must be sacrificed for it? Unacceptable. Just no." 

 

"So wrecking a G or M rated community in Gaeta1 (which had been there 17 years) is totally fine with you, if it benefits an Adult rated community in Zindra?"

 

"Despite what is said in the reading, it feels like a small scale tester for a larger scale version later. The writing appears to be on the wall for mainland change and not the good kind." 

 

Some were open to the idea, "Optimally it'd be better if LL could finish both continents, but idk if the demand is there for more M regions with so much abandoned land on M continents, meanwhile Zindra's basically full. So... yeah. IMO this is a no-brainer, as long as existing landowners in Gaeta 1 have some way of recovering their investment." '

 

"This action will not be taken because they have nothing else to do during their working days.
The Lab has to get rid of parts of the grid that are running at a loss month after month and try to keep SL appealing for the vast majority of users I recon." 

 

"Zindra is so fugly it baffles me what would drive a non-land hogger person to the point of insanity where they'd voluntarily buy and stay and use land there." 

 

Prokofy Neva would comment, "Watch Gaeta land prices go up so you can get a free transfer to Zindra which will go for a fortune if landscaped." 

 

 Derrick Linden would answer the concerns, "Given the sizable amount of unowned mainland, increasing our overall mainland footprint isn't really something that's in the cards right now. After careful review, this felt like our best opportunity to shift some of our existing mainland resources for the long-term health of the mainland overall."

 

The Lab anticipated there would be lots of questions, and scheduled a Town Meeting for Monday April 20 at 11 AM at Town Hall Island1 (241/15/29). 

 

Stay tuned foe more information on this developing, and major, story.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

RFL: "Remembering Ren & Patty Flow

 

The beauty of a memory

Is that it will always be there

Like a coin in your pocket

You can take it anywhere

 

When your heart is heavy

And your eyes tear up

You can focus on a memory

And travel through the years

 

Your heart can visit happy times 

When laughter filled the air

And the presence of loved ones

Will lessen your despair

 

So as you continue on in life

Take comfort as you go

In a lifetime of sweet memories

Of one who loved you so! 

 

Patch Speaks At The BBB7 Start

 

Tuesday, April 14, was the start of the Bellisseria Birthday celebrations. And they started off with a speech from Patch Linden. The event was at 1PM SL time.

 

"Wow! I can't believe it's been seven years," he told the crowd. He would speak for several minutes, "Second Life has been shaped by all of you ... into a living breathing world. Bellisseria represents one of the most exciting chapters in that story." Patch would say this had all started with Linden Lab wanting to provide residents with ready-made homes, "What we've seen since then has exceeded every expectation."

Patch would go on to talk about the Linden Home continent's expansion, and with many different themes from coastal retreats to suburban neighborhoods. He stated Linden Lab had responded to feedback, and was always looking for how to improve accessibility. Patch would say Bellisseria is defined by those Second Life residents who live there, and it continues to inspire. The community and platform, in his words, were "a collaborative world in the highest sense."

 And so, this week they would be celebrating "everything Bellisseria represents... to all of you, our residents, thank you. Thank  you for being part of this journey. Now take some time to celebrate ... Happy Birthday Bellisseria! And thank you all foe being here."

 

The speech was listened to by a crowd of close to fifty residents and several Moles and Lindens. 

 

Patch would go "off script for a second," giving a shoutout to AmandaT Tamatzui, a key member of the Bellisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy, saying it was her birthday as well. He would also say in the coming months, Bellisseria would continue to see new themes as well as "revisits to old themes" in which "a few may see some changes."

After the speech, most of the crowd stuck around.to listen to music by a DJ. There would also be posing by Lindens and Moles on stage for pictures.

 

Happy Birthday Bellisseria,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Shady Acre

 

 While checking the Bellisseria map, I noticed a white rectangle on the southeast corner of the Lonely Ranger sim. Taking a look, I noticed someone had put a huge prim over his house and grounds. 

 

 Why someone would do this, I can only speculate. Maybe he or she just likes the shade.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

News In Brief

 There's a lot going on, and only a little time to write. So for today, here's the news in brief.

 

Yesterday, Tuesday April 14 at 1 PM SL time was the official start of the Bellisseria Birthday celebrations, or BB7, with a speech by Patch Linden, who congratulated the Linden Home continent's residents for making the land alive and creative.

 

Today, Wednesday April 15, was the Bid the Lindens Bald party hosted by the Relay Rockers. For a moment, it looked like Patch Linden's team was going to be bald. Then they got a big donation. In the end, Team One would give Team Two the haircuts.

 

Yesterday, Linden Lab announced they were accepting applications for volunteer staff for the SL23B.  

 

Today, Linden Lab would announce "A New Chapter For Mainland." The adult continent Zindra will be expanding while Gaeta 1 will be "transitioning," or going away after it's residents are relocated "by the end of 2026."

 

More on these stories when there is more time to write.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Cartoon of The Day: The Eye Has It

 

 Taken at Premier Wrestling. One of the audience had on a rather, unique, piece of headwear. I imagine if she asked why such an odd hat, she'd give an answer much like this.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Speculation: What Are The Blank Sims In Bellisseria's Ranch Area For?

 

Last month, the first of the new commercial districts in Bellisseria opened. They were placed in the blank sims in the Linden Home continent's Ridgewood area. A few days ago, Zada Bury messaged me about an interesting possibility, are the blank sims in the Ranch Linden Home region next?

 

She gave the Two Step sim as an example, and here it is (picture above), a huge patch of grass and spots of dirt surrounded by ranch homes. And checking the map (left), there are a few other places on this corner of Belliseria without homes. 

 

So are these going to be future commercial areas, perhaps "Farmers Market" themed as Zada suggested? I would ask a Linden or Mole about this in Belli chat. But I'd likely be given a two-step of an explanation.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

  

SL Video: "Bellisseria 7th Anniversary "

 

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 From Sceneris on April 13, "Second Life Bellisseria 7th Anniversary"

 

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, Urban Furry, and Club Scorn

 

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver, Montecito Bay, Furry Fashion, Urban Furry, and Scorn clubs.

Club Cutlass: Favorite Animals, Psychedelic, TBA

Happy Vixen: DJ Scratch, TBA, TBA, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: Snowy - Turning Red

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  DJ Snowy - Floofy Tails and/or Ears

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: Th 8-12, Sat 2-12

 

Furry Fashion: TBA

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Juana, DJ Charlee, DJ Whiskey, DJ Vantox

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

Bellisseria Birthday Celebrations Begin Today, Speech By Patch Linden 1PM SL Time

 

 

Truly, there is no better place for it. The Fairgrounds have always had that unmistakable Bellisserian energy, where community, curiosity, and just a hint of delightful absurdity all mingle. For one week, that energy will be turned all the way up.

The festivities officially begin on April 14th at 1:00 PM SLT with opening remarks from Patch Linden. If you’ve ever heard one of Patch’s speeches, you already know they carry a rare mix of warmth, insight, and (often) surprise . Then, without missing a beat, we pivot straight into celebration mode with our opening DJ. I confidently predict a party worth rearranging your schedule for.

Throughout the week, the ever-adventurous Scarlett Amethyst will lead guided tours across the continent using a variety of transport; each offering a different lens through which to experience Bellisseria’s charm. Whether cruising along coastal waterways, rolling through scenic routes, or taking to the skies, these tours are more than just journeys – they’re curated experiences. Of course, being who we are, each comes with its own collectible stamp. If there is one thing the BBB understands deeply, it is the quiet thrill of the hunt!

This year’s celebration brings a constellation of new passport stamps to collect. Some of your favorite Moles will be in attendance, each offering their own unique mark, alongside stamps from Bellisserian Ambassadors, BBB volunteers, event stamps scattered across the fairgrounds, and yes – even one from Patch himself.

There is something undeniably satisfying about watching your collection grow, each stamp a moment captured – a memory you can hold onto long after the tents come down.

If you’re feeling a bit more ambitious, or competitive, there will be opportunities to put your skills to the test. Special driving, boating, and flying challenges will be available throughout the week for those who want to prove they’ve mastered the Bellisserian lifestyle. Whether you glide through effortlessly or provide entertainment for onlookers, you’ll be in good company.

Then there is something particularly meaningful waiting at the end of this energetic week. On April 20th, we will gather for a ceremony that is, in its way, at the heart of what we do. Led by Abnor Mole, we will officially welcome our newest Ambassadors. If you’ve never attended one of these ceremonies, let me tell you – they matter. Bellisseria reaches outward. Community becomes a little more intentional and enduring. That, I think, is what makes this entire celebration so special.

Yes, it will be wacky. There will be laughter, missed turns, probably a few spectacular crashes, and more than a few “wait, where did everyone go?” moments. But underneath all that is something steady and real; a community that continues to show up for one another, year after year, in ways both grand and quietly meaningful.

So come for the party. Come for the stamps. Come for the tours, the challenges, and the delightful unpredictability of it all. But stay for that feeling – the one that reminds you exactly why Bellisseria feels like home.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whiskey%20Bay/173/4/24 

From The Gazette

 

Announcement: RFL Car & Bike Show Buildoff: Judging Today, Auctions April 18 & 19

 

 

The 2026 RFL of SL Car & Bike Show/Buildoff is the largest vehicle showcase in Second Life, bringing together the grid’s most talented builders, designers, and automotive enthusiasts for an unforgettable event. Hosted in support of Relay For Life of Second Life, the event features stunning custom cars and bikes, and community-driven fundraising for a meaningful cause. From cutting-edge builds to creative showpieces, this premier showcase celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and generosity across the Second Life community.

RFL CarBike Show (100,153,26)