SL Video: "Girls"

 

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 From "The Rythms of [SL]ife" on March 2018

 

Bellisseria Oasis Water Park

 

On Sunday August 23, I heard about a water park at Bellesseria Fairgrounds, the "Big Splash Adventure Oasis Water Park." It had just opened, and there was a party to celebrate. 

 

The party, in front of a small stage on the beach sand, had over a dozen present, including the DJ and the two "Bell Hammies." Besides the music, there was much joking to be had, and one of the hammies getting into a little trouble, "You're lucky you're cute." 

 

After the party came checking out the pool and slides. There were chairs you could just sit and relax on. But the real fun was with the water slides. Just click on the ring over the exit, and be teleported to the top. There, just sit on the innertube, and enjoy the ride. It's best viewed in mouselook.

 

The ride may not be up for too long, though. With the traditional end of Summer vacation season a little more than a week away, it's possible the park may close just afterwards. 

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bellisseria%20Fairgrounds/169/161/23 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Trans-Sansara Causeway Update

 

Construction at the Trans-Sansara Causeway has been quiet for the past several days. There has been no work on the bridge itself. But I did notice Wendi Linden had placed some equipment in the Aptos side of the two-sim island in the area. This included a porto-potty with half of a German magazine inside. Maybe the bidet stopped working?

 

Stay tuned for further updates.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Last Day At Abnormality Shopping Event

 

One of the larger seasonal shopping events is almost over. Abnormality's summer event, which started on August 7th, has it's last day today, August 28. This month's theme is "Jungle Jam." And the place has been made to look like a village in the middle of one, with the ground looking marshy outside the foot paths, and the shops made to look like huts with walls of sticks and thatch huts. On August 15, there had been a fifth anniversary party. 

 

Going over, there was quite an assortment of avatars, clothes, and accessories. But I noticed one place had a tag, "Human Made."  It appears some are concerned about items designed by AI.

 

Abnormality has events four times a year, advertising itself towards nonhuman avatars, "serving all human-adjacent and fantasy styles, furries, elves, and aliens alike."

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Abnormality/128/128/18 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Honoring Dolly Parton And Tim Curry

 

 

 

 This has been a sad week for some people. A couple days ago on August 25, singer and actress Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Later it was revealed actor Tim Curry died that same day, also at 80. While no cause of death was given, he had been suffering from a number of health issues since a stroke several years. ago.

 

As it turns out, there are a couple of places in Second Life honoring them. One is the "Dolly Woods Memorial Swimming Hole." It is located next to a Mainland highway at Varean (217/186/89). The area is a mix of a backwoodsy campsite, perhaps a reference to Parton being brought up in a dirt poor Appalachian family, and a star and musical instruments, as well as a couple of pictures of the singer. 

 

The other is the "RIP Frankenfurter Memorial Tim Curry," located at Granville (98/88/82). While Curry had many noted roles over his career, one of his most memorable characters is Dr. Frankenfurter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." It has become a cult classic that a core group of fans dress up to watch it at repeated showings at theaters, usually around Halloween. The build has a few references to the movie, such as the rainfall and the spaceship, and has a media stream playing music from the film. 

 

 Both builds were made by a Rockin Ƶ㊉Mßae (LunahBella Resident). In her profile, she had the line, "'I will always love you' Dolly."

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Varean/217/186/89

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Granville/98/88/82

 

 Bixyl Shuftan

 

Cartoon of The Day: "Axe For It"

 

 Taken at Bellisseria Fairgrounds. At a party, among the ladies dancing were these two, one with a hatchet. So how did she get it? I could think of one way.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Copperfield Heights Bridge

 

 In late February, Linden Lab introduced the Copperfield Heights Linden Homes, which were connected to the rest of Bellisseria by just one (mostly) water sim, Copperfield Crossing. Now, there's a bridge crossing it, and the adjacent All Hours sim, which is water and beach shore. 

 

 This isn't a simple design, but a suspension bridge which rises high above the water in the middle, so the owners of larger boats won't panic when they approach.

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/All%20Hours/165/170/23

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Copperfield%20Crossing/42/170/29

 

Hat Tip: Traveler's Station

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Events This Week In SL Clubbin'

 

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

Club Cutlass: Temporarily Closed

Happy Vixen: DJ Charlee, DJ Scratch, DJ Mr. E, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: DJ Rose - Roman Holiday

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  DJ Moni, DJ Cookie, DJ Chucklepuppy, DJ Moff

 

Furry Fashion: All That Glitters/Sparkles, TBA, Ferals

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Charlee, DJ Emma, DJ Emma

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

In Brief: Alpha Health Alliance

 

Some readers may remember Wesley Regenbogen, who used to write for the Newser. He is still active in Second Life, and showed me a place he's been involved with lately: Alpha Health Alliance, an organization that supports people affected by rare diseases. 

 

We'll likely write a larger article on the place later. For now, here's the SURL and website.  

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alpha%20Health%20Alliance/239/136/23 

 

https://alphahealthalliance.org

 

Commentary: Of RFL's Team Sunbeamer's Folding

 

"All good things must come to an end" so goes an old saying. And late last month, following the death of it's captain Rita Mariner, it was announced that the Relay for Life's Team Sunbeamers, after thirteen years of fun and fundraising, would be retired. Obviously the end of it's leader was the big reason. But there were others that led to this decision.

 

Read the commentary in Extra.  

Technical Difficulties Keep Some Offline, Interfere With Support And Money Transactions

 

 Yesterday, Sunday August 23, some residents had trouble logging on, and if they were on weren't always able to make or see announcements. 

We are currently investigating the outage of our Support services. At this time residents may experience issues accessing their dashboard on Second Life, logging inworld, and the ability to access Live Chat or to submit a Support case. We greatly apologize for this inconvenience. Please follow this blog for any further updates.

Chat did continue to happen to a smaller degree, some residents noticing fewer people than expected showing up at events, and money transactions not going through. 

 

Finally at 2:57 PM SL time, almost three hours after the problem had been announced, Linden Lab stated the situation has been resolved. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Reader Submitted AI Artwork

 

 From Lilybeth Patterson. Brandi Streusel and Zee are trying to get into a speakeasy for a party, but have forgotten the password so the bouncer won't let them in. Fortunately, a certain reporter fox provides a distraction so they can slip by. 

 

 

Cartoon of The Day: Abnor Mole's Car

 

 From the Ttans-Sansara Causeway. There was one single car on the yet to be completed bridge, from Abnor Mole. It had the slogan "Mo Homes" on the side. Since he works in expanding Bellisseria and it's Linden Homes, it seems that's what he enjoys doing, and maybe a strong hint of what's to come in the future. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan