The SL23B Birthday Ends (For Most)

 

 Sunday July 19 was the last day of the SL23B, the Second Life Birthday. And the sims got a bit more active with people enjoying the sims one last time, at least most of us. One spot of activity was Bay City's exhibit.

 

 They were gathered in some movie set seats at one point, but before the red clouds faded, they leaped into the pool for a conga line dance. Marianne commented it was a good thing the water wasn't much deeper, otherwise she'd have trouble breathing. 

 

 At the Belessarian Bureau of Bureaucracy's exhibit, they were watching a movie.

 

 And there was a party at the Seawall Cruising Club.

 

 Unfortunately, I couldn't stay the whole evening. But no doubt the parties went on to Midnight and beyond. For exhibitors and the Moles, they have a few days to go about the sims to see what they missed or check some one more time. But for the rest of us, it's over, with only the screenshots and the memories.

 

It was a great Second Life Twenty-Third Birthday.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

SL23B Announcement "BBB Studios Ribbon Cutting Party"

 

 

 DJ Fu will provide the music at a party to open the BBB Studios Movie Theatre on July 3rd at 12 noon to 2pm SLT

 

SURL:  https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/190/37/21 

 

It Came From Second Life Birthday Chat: Fun With Ballooning

 

 

In Second Life Birthday group chat, talk turned to the balloons the Moles had set up for people to ride around. Camden McAndrews showed off a couple pictures, one "Ballooning over the BBB." When a Rubbery Toy joked "seems you'd need a permit for that," Camden laughed and mused, "Next thing you know, we'll have Bellisseria Balloon Pilot's licenses."

 

 "Of course, sometimes things don't go exactly as planned."

 

 Just some of the fun from SLB group chat.

 

The BBB Gazette Says Goodbye To Patch

 

A couple days ago on Saturday May 9, there was an article in the  "Gazette," closely associated with the Belliseria Bureau of Bureaucracy. Written by Liberty Fairelander, it was a goodbye to a longtime friend of the BBB, who made news the week before due to his sudden exit from Linden Lab, "Farewell Patch Linden."

 

 From our vantage point, Patch was never just a name on an org chart. He was a builder of worlds. Not in the abstract. Not in a distant, corporate sense — but in a deeply tangible way residents understand; coastlines we walk, homes we love, communities we belong to. Bellisseria did not simply appear one day — it was cultivated, expanded, and protected by vision, persistence, and an uncommon understanding of what residents actually needed. Patch brought all three.

He was a friend to the BBB. He had one of our first passports. We worked alongside him in big and small moments. From major celebrations where he stood with residents as one of us, to quiet conversations that helped shape experiences behind the scenes. He listened, and then he acted. Not symbolically. Practically. That matters more than people sometimes realise. 

 

... Patch showed up. Again and again. For residents. For events. For the community. Whether it was a formal appearance, a colleague’s birthday surprise or a moment of shared laughter at a gathering, he never felt distant from the world he helped steward for nearly twenty years. That’s not something you mandate in a job description. That’s character. That’s commitment.

 

... Patch’s legacy is not a single project or initiative—it is woven into the everyday experience of Second Life® itself. So, from all of us at the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy—leadership, ambassadors, and bureaucrats — we offer both our gratitude and our respect. Thank you, Patch, for the worlds you helped build, the communities you helped nurture, and the countless moments — seen and unseen — where your work made a difference. Wherever your path leads next, we have no doubt you’ll leave it better than you found it.  

 

The article in it's entirety can be read in The Gazette. 

 

 

 

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

 

Merrymount And Cesa Gallery

 

Gemma Cleanslate was recently at two noteable places on the Grid. For one, she went on a BBB-led tour to the Bellissarian sim of Merrymount, one of its community areas. There people can play games, chat with others, or just relax. She also went to the opening of a new art gallery at Cesa, featuring art by Stevie Basavi.

 

Read Gemma's story in Places. 

"Nice Write-Up In The Newser" BBB Gazette Thanks Gemma

 

 

Last week, Gemma had an article about the Bellisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy, which included an interview with it's founder Boo Rojyo. The BBB's own newsletter, The Gazette, took notice, mentioning it among their stories on Saturday August 12. The writer welcomed her story, "For all our efforts at publicity it was clear to those of us who spent a lot of time talking to visitors at SL20B that there are still many SL residents who don't know who we are and what we do. An article like Gemma's in one of SL's most widely-read newspapers has to be a good thing. Thank you Gemma."

In Gemma's behalf, you're welcome BBB.

 

Burn2 Conception And The BBB SL20B Party

 

It's been a busy time for intrepid reporter, and volunteer, Gemma Cleanslate. At the Second Life Twentieth Birthday, among the unofficial events held there following the end of the official ones was that held by the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy it it's exhibit, which drew a large crowd, including some Moles. But this wasn't the only happening. At Deep Hole, the Burners are getting ready for Conception, their early summer event taking place this weekend.

 

Read Gemma's article in Events.

 

BVLA Driver Training Center

 

 

 The folks at the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy are at it again. It seems besides the passports they've been issuing, there appear to be plans in the words for a drivers license. In ta recent group announcement of theirs, they mentioned a driver's safety course.

You may know the BBB have now added the requirement of a Written Test for a BBB drivers license. We'll make Bellisseria safer! Did you know though that there's a small training center run by the Bellisseria Vehicle Licensing Agency? It's open for anyone to practice & you can rez any vehicle at the rez zone just outside the entrance (LM takes you there). The course is really tight like Bellisseria streets, but you can drive out into deepest Gaeta if you like.

More details are in the BBB Gazette. The person who suggested the drivers license was listed as Persephone Emerald. For now the talk of a license is just that, talk. But the course in Junapel, Gaeta is open for anyone wanting to practice. Or you could just use the rez zone next to the place and just drive on.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Junapel/7/90/29

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Various Second Life Happenings In October

 

 It's October, and well, a LOT has been happening. There's the Burn2 art and music festival that took place earlier this month. There's the Halloween season, in which various communities and clubs will be celebrating in their own ways. There's been other events happening as well, such as the opening of a new Bellisseria embassy in the Jeogeot continent. Gemma Cleanslate looks back at her time at Burn2, as well as the embassy opening and a couple Halloween parties, including one at the Bellisseria Fairgrounds.

Read Gemma's article in Events. 

Annoucement: New Ambassador - Jeogeot Embassy - Tues 11 Oct NOON SLT

 

 

"You are cordially invited to the inauguration of the new Bellisserian Ambassador at the Jeogeot Embassy. The key ceremony will be performed by Abnor Mole. The new ambassador Bel (Jezebel Bailey) is no stranger to most of you. It will be nice to have her back on the team. Dress code formal or traditional if possible. Party afterwards with Hon Ambassador Freddie Harrington as DJ!"

Boo Rojyo
 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Taravista/164/81/40

Cartoon of The Day: Why The Cow

 

Taken at the BBB Exhibit at the SL19B. Gary Larson of "The Far Side" would write that he probably had so many cartoons involving cows because there seemed to be something intrinsically funny about them. And certain expressions of ours just add to it. I guess if you're looking for comedy gold, sometimes it's better instead of shooting for the moon to jump over it.

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Some Events and Places at Bellisseria

 

Following the anniversary of the Bellisseria Bureau of Bureacracy, Gemma has continued to find noteworthy events, and places, around the Linden Home continent. A fan of the SS Galaxy when it was in private hands with a crew, she was plesantly surprised to see a wedding there. She also found the BBB had moved to a new location. For those whom are homeless while waiting for a Linden Home, there's a homeless shelter. But not all the fun was on the continent. With Mardi Gras soon, she went elsewhere to check out a parade.

Read Gemma's story in Places.
 

The BBB Thanks The Newser

 

The Bellissarian Bureau of Bureaucracy, of which Gemma Cleanslate recently reported on it's second anniversary, has it's own paper, the "BBB Gazette." As it turns out, they were so pleased with Gemma's coverage, writer Boo Rojyo complemented her work in their publication.

Gemma Cleanslate over at the SL Newser has been reporting comprehensively on BBB2B. You can read her enthusiastic thoughts on our birthday party here and here. Thanks, Gemma. I was only teasing when I said you were making me, as editor of the Gazette, redundant but you certainly made this article a lot shorter than it would otherwise have been!

Always happy to hear when the hard work of our journalists is acknowledged.
 

The BBB Anniversary Concludes

 

The anniversary events of the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy are over. Gemma Cleanslate has been reporting on them, and for the last events, she was there. There were concerts, there was an art exhibition, and there were tours in which people could explore new areas, as well as get more stamps for their BBB passports. For the last of the events over the weekend, Gemma was there to get the story.

Read Gemma's article in People.
 

More Activities With the BBB

 

It's been an event-filled week for the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy and their friends. There's been a number of parties at the Bellisseria Fairgrounds as part of their second anniversary celebration. But that is not all. There was an event at an art exhibition in which people could ask one of the artists questions. On the mainland continent of Sartori, the BBB opened up it's Bellisserian Embassy there. And then there was the balloon tour. Gemma Cleanslate was there to report on the happenings.

Read Gemma's story in Events.
 

Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy's Second Anniversary Celebration

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The Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy, or BBB, the people who made the popular passport stamp collection system, are about to celebrate their Second anniversary. It will be an eight day celebration, starting on Sunday January 23.

The party will run from January 23rd to February 1st and will open on the 23rd with a boat rally and DJ dance event, followed by a grand Opening Ball and fireworks. The full schedule of events will be published in the next edition of the Gazette and will include (among many other things) an art exhibition on the theme of travel.

There will be events every day of the celebration, such as DJ parties, boat rallies, and Meet and Greet events with the Bellisserian ambassadors. There's also an art exhibition.
 
The event will be held here : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bellisseria%20Fairgrounds/163/240/24
 

More on The Bellissarian Stamp Giver

 

Last week, we announced that the Newser office in HV Community was now a location one could get a stamp for the Bellisserian passports. Since then, the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy gave us a mention in their own newsletter. 

"It's a venerable SL publication with a suitably old school HQ build," they spoke of us, "and – now – a wonderfully old-fashioned stamp!"

Other locations mentioned include a couple airports, the Willowtail Airfield, and Abbot's Historical airport. 

As for the stamp, well, the design is simple and to the point. Just as is our goal when telling the news.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Bellisserian Embasy Opens in Continent of Corsica

 

The Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy has long been known for it's issuing of passports and stamp locations. But recently, they've been getting involved in something new. Embassies from Bellisseria are springing up in mainland continents, with the first appearing on the land of Corsica last week. Gemma Cleanslate was there, and wrote about the embassy and it's opening.

Read Gemma's story in Places.
 

Bellisserian Stamp Location At The Newser Office

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For about a year and a half, the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy, or BBB, has been offering passports to residents. And these residents have gone about Second Life to add stamps on them representing locations. Now, the main Second Life Newser office has a passport stamper. 

Just go to our main office at HV Community, go inside, walk past the desk, and in the back is a stand marked "BBB." Touch the top of the stand to get your stamp, and you'll have another mark to show what a traveler you are. 

While you're there, why not explore around? Walk the stairs to a train station, where occasionally the Sunbeamer Express stops to pick up passengers. Just across the street is a shop, Brandi's Intimates. To the east is Sunlight Bay, with Farshore Field where one can rezz and fly a plane and the Puddlejumper Mall. To the northeast at Sunny Beach and SunWaterThree, there are the Gathering Oak and Bouncing Bunny Beach Club, in which between events one can surf or drive bumper boats. In SunWaterTwo are hidden caverns one can explore. In SunWaterOne is a German pocket Battleship and a small volcano.

Just respect privacy at homes when going about.
 
HV Community, (140, 85, 25)

Bixyl Shuftan