Wesley Regenbogen And Cobras MC

 

Penny Shuftan (Deaflegacy) recently had a chance to interview Wesley Regenbogen. Years ago, he was a reporter for the Newser. Since his departure, he joined up with a motorcycle club. So how did he meet up with them, and what's been going on?

Read Penny's interview in People.
 

RFL Announcement: The Ten Days of Relay

Festivities on these regions begin 8 days BEFORE the weekend kicks off and ends on Friday (May 29th thru June 5th).  Ten Days of Relay includes 8 days of celebration leading right up to the 2 day Relay Weekend to make it 10 AMAZING, UPLIFTING AND EMOTIONAL Days of Relay! We are so excited that the MC community has returned to support the American Cancer Society and help us move towards a world without cancer.  Joining the MC Community this year is two more communities, Bellisseria and the Goreans.

Every L$ raised during the 10 Days of Relay goes directly to The American Cancer Society. Festivities include SL's largest bike rally, auctions, raffles, shopping, live and DJ'd music, theater and much more!

Even though the 10 Days festivities end on Friday, the regions stay in place all weekend long as our communities relay throughout the event's duration.

Celebrating the 10 Days - Bellisseria Community
Design Crew:  Grant & Dianna Wade, Alec Walsh, Roxy Raven, North Crannock
Entertainment and Fundraising Crew:  Adam and Ari Anatine, JameeLynn Clary, Gem Sunkiller, PrudenceAnton, Stephanie Gardner, Beth Haroldsen, Holly Giles and the wonderful residents of Bellisseria, the Monarchs led by Royal and Diiar Vader Shippe
ELT Mentor: Nikki Mathieson

=====SCHEDULE OF EVENTS =====

THU MAY 28
2pm: Mankind Tracer

FRI MAY 29 (OPENING DAY)
11-12:30pm:  DJ Matt Carlton
12:30-2pm: DJ Stephanie
2-400pm:  DJ Stytchwytch (Rora)
5pm: Wolfie Starfire
6pm: Holly Giles
7pm: Turner Harbrough
8pm: Hogan Baily
9pm:  Fireworks

SAT MAY 30
GAME DAY!  Game Tables, Mechanical Bull, Beach Volleyball, Fishing, Bumper Boats, Racing and MORE !
10am:  The Monarchs presents: SUPER HEROES ~ the RFL Edition!
1-3pm: DJ Raymond65 Docherty
3pm: The Monarchs presents: SUPER HEROES ~ the RFL Edition!
3-5pm: DJ Laura Larsen
JAIL N BAIL 5-9PM
5pm: Chillee Hernandoz
6pm: Jesie Janick
7pm: Marqs DeSade
8pm: Sophie Brumati
9pm:  Fireworks

SUN MAY 31
11am: Maximillion Kleene
NOON: Annette Seranade
1pm: 10am:  The Monarchs presents: SUPER HEROES ~ the RFL Edition!
1pm: Shayne Dezno
2pm: Suzen Juel
3pm: TBA
4pm: TBA
5pm: TBA
6pm: The Monarchs presents: SUPER HEROES ~ the RFL Edition!

MON JUNE 1
GAME DAY!  Game Tables, Mechanical Bull, Beach Volleyball, Fishing, Bumper Boats, Racing and MORE !
4pm: Relay Chat with Saffia - Home & Garden Expo
5-6pm: The A-Team
6-8pm: DJ Gem Sunkiller

TUES JUNE 2
GAME DAY!  Game Tables, Mechanical Bull, Beach Volleyball, Fishing, Bumper Boats, Racing and MORE !
4pm: Relay Chat with Saffia - Fantasy Faire
5pm:  Ravenswood Dance Theatre

WED JUNE 3
2pm: Relay Chat with Saffia - Bellisseria
3pm: Toxic Darkmatter
4pm: Kris Composer
5pm: Abby Jaidov
6pm: Djembe Dragonfire
7pm: Samuel James
8pm: StayawayJoe

THURS JUNE 4
2pm: Relay Chat with Saffia - the ELT
4pm: Agatha Martin
5pm: NeoMaximus Brandenburg
6pm: Naughty
7pm: AMFORTE Clarity
9pm: The Monarchs presents: SUPER HEROES ~ the RFL Edition!

FRI JUNE 5
1pm: Family Feud - ELT vs LINDENS/MOLES REMATCH!
2pm: Relay Chat with Saffia - Linden Day
4pm: Zorch Boomhauer
5pm: Luciano Lionheart
6pm: Emma Ness
7pm: DJ Gem Sunkiller
8pm: Fireworks Finale

SAT JUNE 6
10am: RELAY WEEKEND! Opening Ceremony
11am: Survivor & Caregiver Lap - CELEBRATE
9pm: Luminaria Ceremony - REMEMBER

SUN JUNE 7
6am: Fight Back Lap - FIGHT BACK
10am: Closing Ceremony

Reader Submitted: VRMC Rabbit Race Trophy

From Vulpine Veeper, whom won the hamster balls VRMC Rabbit Races during the Easter Extravaganza for the Relay for Life this weekend.

Announcement: VRMC Easter Extravaganza Weekend

We at VRMC are strongly committed to American Cancer Association and the research that they provide. We feel with how Cancer has affected us in many ways that we strive to help this charity with our whole hearts as well as want to share it with out MC community brothers and sisters. We hope you can come out and join us.

Due to the current issues brought to us by the RL Conrona Virus we wanted to give everyone a way to celebrate Easter. So we bring you our Easter Extravaganza Weekend Charity fund raiser. Bring your family friends and have a good time.

Saturday April 11th

12pm SLT - Meet and Greet for all MC's and all ranks by the campfire
1pm - 3pm SLT - Easter Extravaganza Egg Hunt - Regina Lana Mikaelson
3pm - 4pm SLT - BURN OUT Challenge - Anthony James Mikaelson 
4pm - 6pm SLT - Bunny Races - ( Bunny Balls ) - Lola Savage Thriller
6pm - 7pm SLT - DogHouse ( to get your VPresident out ) - Harley Savage Thriller
8pm SLT - SIM Restart
9pm -10pm SLT - Easter Extravaganza Ball with Live Singer - Wolfie Starfire (wolfstarfire)
10pm SLT - End of day relaxation by the campfire and Today's winners events announced with trophy's given out

Sunday April 12th

12pm SLT - Meet and Greet for all MC's and all ranks by the campfire
1pm - 4pm SLT - Game Tournament - Jessie Mae Mowadeng
4pm - 5pm SLT -  Speed Build - Theme Easter - Jessi Mae Mowadeng
5pm - 6pm SLT - Dunk Tank - Jax Savage Thriller
6pm - 7pm SLT - DogHouse ( to get you President out )  - Harley Savage Thriller
7pm SLT - SIM Restart
8pm - 9pm SLT - DJ or Concert TBA
10pm SLT -  End of day relaxation by the campfire and Today's winners events announced with trophy's given out

Monday April 13th

12pm SLT - Meet and Greet for all MC's and all ranks by the campfire
1pm - 2pm SLT - Mud Wrestling - Regina Lana Mikaelson
3pm - 4pm SLT - Dunk Tank - Jax Savage Thriller
4pm - 5pm SLT  - Jail and Bail - Emma Savage Thriller
5pm - 6pm SLT - BURN OUT Challenge - Anthony James Mikaelson
6pm SLT - SIM Restart
7pm - 8pm SLT - Live Singer NeoMaximus Brandenburg "My style is rock centered with influences from the Dave Matthews Band to Simon and Garfunkel, from Rage against the Machine to Coldplay."
9pm SLT - Silent Actuation Ends , Best in Easter Picture Ends , Easter Biker Build off Ends
10pm SLT - End of day relaxation by the campfire and Winner of best trailer  as well all winners Announced

Take down on the April 14th


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Omega%20Key/234/149/1014

SL Video: "Second Life Destinations - Motorcycle Clubs and Communities"

(Click here if the video does not play)

From Draxtor Despress for Second Life on June 26, "Discover the many motorcycle clubs and biker communities in Second Life. Whether you are a casual or dedicated enthusiast, these communities and clubs serve as important social spaces where Residents can simply hang out, listen to music and/or take a ride on one of the many gravity-defying roads of Second Life. Not familiar with Second Life? Discover incredible experiences, fascinating people, and vibrant communities in this vast virtual world created by people just like you. ... Featured in the video: Legion of Vets, Cobra MC World, Vipers MC, 4 Horsemen."

RFL Announcement: Closing Ceremony Awards

The following awards were given at the Closing Ceremonies of the Relay Weekend. More Awards will be made at the "Relay Wrap-Up" later this month.

*  *  *  *  *

CANCER EDUCATION AWARENESS   
Awarded to campsites earning top scores for incorporating information and education about cancer and/or the American Cancer Society into their build.    
3rd    Circle of Life
2nd    UFS Metamorphosis
1st    Inspired Dreamwalkers

BEST THEME DECORATED   
Awarded to the campsites earning the top 3 scores for the all-around design interpretation of the 2019 Relay For Life of Second Life theme: All Aboard! For A Cure!  The inclusion of www.cancer.org information from the American Cancer Society is important.    
3rd The Goreans
2nd Inspired Dreamwalkers
1st UFS Metamorphosis   

BEST WALK THRU   
Top score for Best Walk Thru Experience

TIE for 3rd Camping for a Cure
TIE for 3rd  Questing for the Cure
2nd  SUNBEAMERS  
1st Team Live Wire 

BEST RIDE THRU   
Top score for Best Riding Experience    
Guardians of the Grid

DESIGNER
Awarded for the design team build that captures the essence, reality and scale of the real or imaginary worlds they represent, and truly gives a world to call our own for a brief and unforgettable moment in time.  

3rd RFL Survivor ~ Designed by:  Darkstone Aeon & BB Woodford with the Hope Haven Survivor/Caregiver Support Group

2nd RFL Support ~ RFL Support- Mac Pierce  

1st  RFL Celebrate~ Rex (Archer Mactavish)

EPIC OUTREACH MEGA   
3rd Christmas Expo 
2nd Sci Fi Convention 
1st Fantasy Faire 

EPIC TEAM EVENT Awarded to groups, individuals or teams, who reach outward into Second Life to promote awareness of Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society, it’s Mission, and encourage participation to new audiences.

3rd Inspired Dreamwalkers  An Eggstra-Ordinary Event       
2nd Relay Rockers  Relay Stock
1st Harmony of Hope Life is a Beach  Muddy's Music Cafe  

BEST NEW EPIC
Inspired Dreamwalkers  An Eggstra-Ordinary Event

MC AWARDS   
1st Head Hunters MC
2nd HAMC Renegades/HAMC Texas
3rd Heaven's Vixens

RFL in SL Video: "This Fire - The 5 Days of Relay"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

From Relay Refresh on June 7, "Over 100 MC's and MC content creators came together for the biggest MC rally ever to kick cancer's a**... Hundreds of new people involved with Relay For Life of Second Life and a MC community fully committed to supporting The American Cancer Society... This was just the beginning and ACS thanks everyone who helped to make this a huge success..."

"Relay Goes MC"

While most of the Relay sims are closed to all but designated builders, several of the southernmost ones are open, at least to Relayers, in an event called "Relay Goes MC" or the "Five Days of Relay."

Our 2019 event will introduce a brand new concept, the 5 Days of Relay! The first addition to the 5 Days of Relay will be the coming together of more than 70 motorcycle clubs in Second Life who will work together for the largest motorcycle rally in Second Life to fight cancer.

There are a number of smaller events going on, such as music parties, bike auctions, and a racetrack building contest. The entries have been placed in two stacks, one going over 1200 meters in the air!

The "Relay Goes MC" lasts until tomorrow, Friday June 7. After that, Saturday June 8, comes the main event of the Relay season, the Relay Weekend, 24 hours that's Second Life's biggest weekend event.

Bixyl Shuftan

Wesley Regenbogen on Cobras MC and "Be The Match"

Wesley Regenbogen is a biker in Second Life. He's a member of the Cobra's Motorcycle Club, or Cobra's MC. But he also wants to raise money for "Be The Match," a group that helps people with blood donor matches. Deaflegacy recently met up with him, and gave him an interview. He had a few things to say.

Read the interview in People.

Press Release: Cobras MC Rally This Weekend

By Wesley Regenbogen 

Cobras MC is holding a Rally this weekend.
Everyone is welcome to join in.
Here’s a complete schedule about the whole Cobras Rally weekend :

COBRA BIKE RALLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MARCH 22-24

Rally MC tents are free on a strict first come first served basis.
Tents and trailers may be claimed from Wednesday March 20 bright and early,
There is a 50 prim limit on the free tents provided.
If you would like to set out a trailer, you can rent a space by buying the pad for 150L for 100 prims.
CONTACT:  TAMMY UNDERWOOD OR GAMBIT JENKINS

*Sorry, no child avatars allowed on Cobra sim (Pins), however we are having a Kids Rally on the adjoining sim (Needles) with concerts, a bike show, lots of carnival rides and games and a prize hunt!  Below the main schedule is the Kids Rally schedule.

SPONSORS PLEASE CONTACT TAMMY UNDERWOOD

Vendor tents are free to sponsors, however, if not sponsoring, vendor tents are 100L for 50 prims.  Purchase the tent to reserve your space.

All GAMES MONEY TO BE SENT TO RELAY FOR LIFE
(Kiosks will be available)

RALLY GREETER IS WESLEY REGENBOGEN


SUNDAY MARCH 24TH EVENTS

SAT-SUN 9:00AM - 9PM - DJ's  (QIRKY & DAMIEN)
8:00 Till NOON BIKE SHOW (75 PRIM LIMIT)  (SHAYNE)

8:00 Till NOON FANTASY BIKE SHOW (200 PRIM LIMIT)  Highest votes as well as highest RFL donations (kiosks provided for each bike placed) will determine winner.  (SHAYNE)

8:30-9AM Cage of Death  (BIG ED)

9-10AM Bull Riding Contest  (SARA)

10-11  WET T-SHIRT/BOXER CONTEST  (BIG ED)

11 - NOON PIT PARTY.  ALL PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED  (MIGHTY)

KIDS RALLY @ NEEDLES

CARNIVAL RIDES/GAME/FUN OPEN FROM 10 - 4 (CARNIVAL CLOSES AT 4PM SLT)

NOON 1:30 Kids Hamster Ball Races  (EDWIN)

NOON - 2 Kid's Bike Show  (SHAYNE)

2-3PM Children's Concert ICE  DINKY  (BIG ED)

3 PM Kids Bike Show and RODEO DOLPHIN Riding Winners Announced after the Dinky Concert   (MIGHTY)

** All Times and Events are subject to change**

***No avis under 10 days or children avis allowed on the Pins (Cobra World MC Adult sim), they will be kicked. Child avis at Needles and Heartfelt Ridge sims ONLY!**

Cobra`s is neutral territory, so in order to keep down on the lag please take this into consideration wearing huds, guns, scripts, etc.

Rally coordinator  Big Ed  (Stormrunner1)

Bike contest coordinator  Shayne Winslet 

Sponsors coordinator  Tammy Underwood

RFL Announcement: "#77SECONDS - The Five Days of Relay"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

"Join Trager and MamaP as they report on The 5 Days of Relay... 40+ MC's coming together to fight cancer... the biggest MC rally ever to be held in June to show the entire grid the strength, the heart and the solidarity of The MC community in Second Life..."

Reader Submitted: "Diggy and Madori Linden"

From Lady Digs Jewel (1x1x141 Digfoot): "I've had more positive than negative in dealing with LL. Riding sims are tricky to manage. But I did have a Linden from live chat ride on the back of my motorcycle for 2 hours for the ride up one sim and down the other with 20 members of the MC in tow. .. all the while me MC pres was skeptical about her ability and want to do anything ... and LL switched the sims to the Le Tigre server thanks to me being stubborn and working with Madori. .... I had her ride with me and she saw what was going on the sims. Without her concentrating on the navigation, she was able to concentrate on what the numbers were doing on the sim."

Interview with Helvis Xue, Prez of Cobras MC

Earlier, Wesley Regenbogen wrote about what it takes to get into a motorcycle club in Second Life. But what does it take to run one? Recently. he had a chance to talk to Helvis Xue, the President, or "The Prez" of the Cobras MC. Helvis talked about how he came to Second Life, and a little about running the club.

Read Wesley's story in People.

How To Get From Zero to Hero (aka Patched) in the Cobras Motorcycle Club

Last month, Wesley Regenbogen wrote about the Cobras Motorcycle Club. One detail that was mentioned only briefly is how those interested can join up with them. As it turns out, there are a few levels of membership from those whom have recently been hanging around with them, whom they call "hang arounds," to being a full member, or "patched."

Read Wesley's article in People.

The Cobras MC Motorcycle Club

Wesley Regenbogen has been riding on the wild side lately. He met up with a motorcycle club called the "Cobras MC," and began hanging out with them with the idea of doing a story on them. But they got along well enough to the point he was invited in, or "patched in" to borrow a term from biker lingo. So who are the Cobras and where do they ride? Wesley had a few things to say.

Read Wesley's story in People.

The Eternal Knights Motorcycle Club

Bikers do not exactly have the best of reputations. Even though most clubs of them would rather just ride and avoid trouble, one walking into a room doesn't exactly inspire calm. So what are biker clubs in Second Life like? Leona Kitty had a chance to see one up close through a friend who had joined one. So what did she find?

Read Leona's article in People.

Cartoony Response to Microsoft Buying up Minecraft

There's been numerous responses and comments to Microsoft acquiring Minecraft through buying up it's company Majong. But this is one of the funnier ones.

Hat Tip:  Nydia Tungsten

Video: "A Look At Angels Server"

Filmed by Nydia Tungsten. Yours truly hasn't been in Minecraft much lately, though others of Nydia's "Angels" group still have. Here, the progress in several servers has been duplicated and combined in one "Monster" FTB server. Those whom have read Minecraft articles can recognize some scenes.