Nothing New On The Sunny Estates

 For those wondering about the Sunweaver Estates, there have been no new developments about their future. The sims are still up, despite their owner Rita Mariner having passed away a few months ago. When I last talked to Shockwave Yareach, he told me there's been no word from Linden Lab about them. The most likely is there's still money in Rita's account, and as long as money goes from there to Linden Lab, there's no issue. But there's no telling how long it will last. 

 

In the meantime, life, or in this case virtual life, has gone on, with Club Xanadu having taken the Wednesday at 6PM time that the now inactive Club Cutlass had and a few more people going to it's Saturday at 8PM party. The Happy Vixen has also seen more people drop by, especially with it's Halloween Haunt set up.  

 

When there's more news about the future of the Sunweaver sims, we'll let you the readers know.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Update on the Sunweaver Estates

 

 Talking to people yesterday, there's reason to hope that not just one or two, but up to four of the sims might be saved. Things are still very iffy for the homestead sims, and one sim could be moved away from the others. Nothing is in writing yet though, and things could take an unexpected turn for the complicated. So still keeping an ear out.

 

Stay tuned for more information,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

HV Community Roads Removed Due To Remodeling

 

Among the latest developments in the Sunweaver lands following the passing of it's leader Rita Mariner, there's been a change at HV Community. At the one sim in the land that's not in any danger (while Purfecction is owned by one resident, it hasn't usually been counted as Sunny land), the roads and rail track have been removed. This includes the length in front of the Newser office. 

 Cynthia Farshore, whom had laid down the roads and track, told me due to people moving to HV Community because of the uncertainty of the future of the sims, the roads had been removed so Nydia Tungsten and Ranchan Weidman can remodel and move things around as needed. 

 

Stay tuned for further updates.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Few More Articles About Rita Mariner

 

 

Rita Mariner and The Sawyer Squad (2017) - read in People. 

 

Rita Mariner, Head of The Sunweavers (2013) by Grease Coakes - read in People. 

 

Interview With Sunweaver Leader Rita Mariner (2021) by Penny Shuftan - read in People. 

 

Taking A Few Pictures

 

 With the future of the Sunweaver sims in doubt, been going around taking pictures of the place. One was the Sunbeamer HQ where Rita would hold occasional meetings, and place items that brought back memories.

 

 

An ariel view of SunWaterOne

 

These are just a couple of those I've taken, and others have been taking some as well.

 

In the meantime, efforts to save a little of the land continue.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Announcement: Memorial Service For Rita Mariner on Friday

 

Event: Memorial Service for Rita Mariner

 

When: Friday July 31 at 6PM SL time

 

Where: Farshore Field, Sunweaver Estates 

 
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunlight%20Bay/115/87/23 

 

Fimi's Memorial Treehouse Relocated

 

 With the Sunweaver Community and it's land in an upheaval following the death of it's leader and main landholder Rita Mariner, there are some small bits of good news. Among them, whatever happens to Rita's sims, the Fimi Memorial Treehouse is safe, relocated to HV Community, the one sim on the estate that was owned by someone other than her.

 

This was the home of Artistic Fimicloud, the pink foxgirl in the early days of the Sunweaver community and Passionate Redheads Relay team, known as Stephanie Koslow in real life, an artist. Sadly she passed away from cancer in May 2008 at age 49.  But the community and Relay team remembered her, her treehouse preserved as a lasting memorial to her. Fortunately, Cynthia Fareshore had permission to move her objects, and so the tree, and the objects inside, were be able to be moved, " I took my time in edit and ctrl key looking move a bit find what wasn't selected , did that a number of times till finally had it all selected and slowly moved it over."

 

Much is still going on. Yours truly has been taking pictures of some of the land, though it seems the treehouse might not have already be the only thing picked up.  One club has announced it will be closing indefinitely, perhaps permanently. Club Cutlass and Club Squeaks are closed temporarily. The Happy Vixen, Club Zero Gravity, and Xanadu are going on as scheduled. 

 

Stay tuned for more information.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Breaking News: Rita Mariner Has Died

 

From Cynthia Farshore:

 

I am saddened to report that our wonderful purple bunny Rita Mariner had passed away last Thursday from cancer. I spoke directly to Shockwave who had a direct contact with Rita’s sister who informed him. There will not be a funeral as Rita had asked to be cremated so it seems there will be no need in sending flowers or planning trips to attend a funeral.

At this time it appears that no ownership of regions has been transferred. We are not sure when the regions may go poof so do not pay any rent boxes and I urge all residents of Sunweaver Estates to begin collecting up all no copy items. I had brought up before that people need to be looking at where to move; now it is time to act on it. 

May Rita find joy in the presence of Jesus 

 

More information to come later.

 

The Happy Vixen's 15th Anniversary

 

Some clubs don't make it to their first year. So when one reaches 15 years, it's reason to celebrate. Last month, the Happy Vixen Beach club turned 15 years old. And at the end of the month, Nydia Tungsten held an anniversary party for it. 

 

Read more in SL Clubbin'. 

 

Announcement: Happy Vixen Anniversary Party

 

 This weekend, the Happy Vixen Beach club will be celebrating it's anniversary, it's fifteenth. For fifteen years, the club and the people behind it have entertained both locals and their friends and the occasional traveler. And now it's time to celebrate with a special party.

 

The event will be on Sunday June 28, from 6 to 9PM SL time. DJ Mallit will be spinning the tunes. 

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Purrfection%20Estates/134/145/21

 

Here's to You, Alleara Snoodle

 

It was four years ago this month on December 2, 2021 in which the Newser reported on the death of Alleara Snoodle. A longtime member of the Sunweaver community, she was gifted with both brains and a good heart. She was able to build many things, including the seeming impossible. But she would also take time for many friends, including myself. So who was she? Like much about our beloved gypsy, the answer is both simple and complicated. 

 

Read more in People.  

 

Crim Mip Honored At Sunweaver Memorial

 

Yesterday, Monday September 15, Shockwave Yareach informed me the Sunweaver Memorial, where members of the community who passed away have permanent candles burning in their memory, was expanded and a marker placed for Crim Mip whom died last week. :"A grim day," he commented, "The Sunweavers memorial had to expand to hold so many.  I didn't plan this thing to hold over 10 people."

 

Crim's marker is next to Lacy Musketeer's, with whom he was partnered with in the past. 

 

The Sunweaver memorial is located at:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver Eclipse (68/240/21) 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

At The Bouncing Bunny Beach Club

 

 

Yesterday, I had a little time, and dropped by the Sunweaver's smaller beach club, the Bouncing Bunny Beach Club. Skylark Lefavre, aka DJ Snowy, played the tunes. The theme was "Desert," so most of us had avatars, or clothes, that matched the theme. 

 

The BBBC has events every Sunday from 3 to 5PM and is at SunWaterThree (75/56/25). 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Puddle Jumper Mall Steamwork Clock

 

The Puddle Jumper Mall at Sunlight Bay in the Sunweaver community's a fun place to shop, with it's selection of freebies and the train service, as well as the nearby airport Farshore Field. But recently something was added, a steampunk clock. 

 

Besides the dial, there's some animated pistons that move and keep the clock working  It also whistles every hour and half hour. 

 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunlight%20Bay/113/174/22

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Sunweaver Christmas Sneak Peek

 

 

 Something Christmasy is on it's way to being built in the Sunweaver community. Exactly what it is, well, it wasn't quite finished when I last saw it. For now, here's a sneak peek.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Sunweaver Resident Sets Up Gofundme For Help

 

One of the Sunweavers is having some problems.

 

It was recently posted in Discord, and later as a Sunweaver group notice, "Hey, I don't know if you remember a Kattywampus Oh in Second Life, but she's needing financial help, in a pretty bad situation. Also a member of the Sunweavers.  But if you could take a look at her GoFundMe and pass it around, I would appreciate it.  https://gofund.me/2495d614 "

 

 

Hi, I'm Katty, and I hate to ask for help!

But this time, I really don't know what else to do.

I am a 45-year old BIPOC artist and bluecollar grunt surviving on a parcel of land in the desert around Three Points, AZ.

Here's part of my story: I ended up camping in a small unincorporated area about 22 miles from Tucson, AZ last year, due to how ridiculous the housing market is. I eventually moved into a 5th wheel RV after living in some hotels, a van, and a tent. After an abusive situation including my spouse and my landlord a few months ago, I ended up in my friends' 45 year old RV you see in the banner image.

If you've ever been at your wit's end with a loved one with a severe addiction issue, you unfortunately know where my money went. I was determined to keep going, getting professional help for my PTSD, anxiety, and suicidal depression. I started doing great at work and enrolled in night classes that my employer paid for, in order to attempt to score a juicy promotion! 

 

Katty had a goal of $10,000 for her fundraiser. As of the writing of this article, almost $2000 had been raised, close to half from one anonymous donor.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Sunweaver Easter "Steampunk Egg" Hunt on Club Cutlass

 

Easter won't be here until Sunday April 9. But already there's some Easter-themed fun. Every year, Shockwave Yareach has an egg hunt somwhere in the Sunweaver community grounds. Once in a while, it's the "Alien Egg Hunt." But this year, you won't need to book a doctor's appointment in advance to get facehugger larvae removed as there won't be any of those guarding the eggs. But, they won't be easy to find.

This year, the hunt takes place on Club Cutlass.

It's nearly Easter!  And the mecharabbit that escaped from the lab bench has been busy.  Yes, there are 14 metalized ceramic steampunk eggs hidden
inside the airship, Cutlass.  Do you think you can find them all and claim the
steampunk prize that finding all 14 earns?

Did I mention how big the ship is?  (smile)

 

To take part, head to Club Cutlass, and on either side of the ship where the main entryway meets the dance floor are chocolate bunnies. Touch them to receive a basket and some instructions. The basked has to be held (worn or attached) at all times while you're looking for eggs. Each time you click on a different egg, it will appear in your basket. There are a total of fourteen to find.

So what's the catch? Well, Club Cutlass isn't just the dance floor, but a huge airship. While there are a couple eggs around the dancefloor area, most are in places not visited that often, "You will find them all over, in the halls and the rooms of the airship." They might be in the hangar. They might be on the gun decks. They might be in the engine room. For finding all fourteen, Shockwave promises, "a LARGE prize object to keep in your home, garage, moonbase, or library."

Shockwave would share credit with Cynthia Farshore and Rita Mariner, "Hope you have fun."

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Bay/121/119/757

Bixyl Shuftan

Sunweaver Railroad Expansion

 

 

 The Sunweaver community's railroad is getting a little larger. When it initially opened, the line went from Pacific Waters, then went through four sims before ending at Sunweaver Bay. This left a few sims untouched by the line. Over time Cynthia Farshore has been working on expansions. Recently, a new station at Sunweaver Eclipse was finished, and then a  combination bridge and tunnel leading from it and the main line.

 

This means that two more sims, SunWaterThree and Sunweaver Eclipse are now part of the rail network in this new northern branch. Cynthia had been trying to finish work on the expansion this month, as with the upcoming Relay for Life season, she'll be quite busy with the fundraisers.

Bixyl Shuftan

Cutlass Hospital Ship

 

 

 It's been, interesting times, for the Sunweaver community. A few days ago, community leader Rita Mariner came back home from the hospital after a precautionary check in some days earlier due to an infection on her leg. She's been far from the only Sunny in not so sunny times. A week and a half ago, Zorro Wuramunga was checked in the hospital, and a few weeks ago so was Valkyrie Ice. Others such as Penny Shuftan, Snowbuns Lefavre, and Mattie Carlton have also not been feeling well lately.

Shockwave Yareach mused that the way things were going, Club Cutlass would soon need it's own Intensive Care Unit. So when he DJed on Friday the 13th at Cutlass, the club sported the red cross symbol on the sides, there was a heart monitor near the DJ booth, and the dance poles had IV bags. He commented with his luck, he'd be the one in the hospital next. Rita, who was there, had a chuckle over the dark humor. There was no comment from Zorro, who was also there.

 

Bixyl Shuftan.

Brian's Christmas Amusement Park

 

Brian (BrianL61 Landar), noted for his work with the Arcadia Asylum Library, set up a Christmas-themed amusement park in the Sunweaver Estates. Located next to the main road and railway in Sunweaver Bay, it has both rides and some holiday-themed displays. Bixyl Shuftan took a look for himself, and had a few words with Brian.

 

Read the story in Places.