Rocking Sands

 

In Netera Landar's article for today, she steps away from Second Life and reports on a place in another virtual world.  The Wolf Territories Grid, an Opensim world, is pretty small compared to ours, just a few thousand residents. But it doesn't lack in entertainment. Among the venues is the Rocking Sands club, owned by Eagle Palmer and Anjolie Amore. So what did she have to say about the location?

 

Read Netera's article in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games. 

 

Shropshire

 

Gemma Cleanslate was recently at a place in Second Life based on a real one: Shropshire. Based on a small community in England founded in Viking times, there's plenty of horse-related activities, as well as roleplay, homes one can live in, and more. Gemma had a chat with it's owners, Jenni Jones (Pixie8615) and Stefan Jones (Skilledavatar), as well as having a good look around. 

 

Read Gemma's story in Places.

 

SL Video : "Old Town Road"

 

 

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 From PinkPazuru on June 2019, "Cover by Nyanners. Join two cowgirls on the adventure of a lifetime."

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 Saturday, November 26

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    At 10 AM PST   

    Recent Advances In Understanding Aging

    By Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/understanding-aging/

 

   The Science Circle (72,129,30)

      

    ~*~

 

    At 9 PM PST   

    Country Appreciation

    Jes Stannard

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/country-appreciation/

 

 The Science Circle (72,129,30)

 

    ~*~

    

    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 Saturday, November 18

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    At 10 AM PST   

    Identity, Presence and the Ageless Avatar in Social Virtual Worlds

    By Meryl McBride/Merrill Johnson, Ph.D.

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/identity-presence/

 

   The Science Circle (72,129,30)

      

    ~*~

 

    At 9 PM PST   

    Country Appreciation

    Jes Stannard

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/country-appreciation/

 

 The Science Circle (72,129,30)

 

    ~*~

    

    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝

 

SL Video: "Ladies Love Country Boys"

 

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From Nydia Tungsten on April 23, "Okay here is your meat market in "Ladies Love Country Boys"... we certainly do! Wrangler butts drive me NUTS! I may revisit this song as I got quite a few ideas while shooting this that I wasn't set up for, but next time I will be! 

"And as always we do this for fun so please leave a comment to help us make sure you have fun too."
 

SL Video: "Rock My World Little Country Girl"

 

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From Nydia Tungsten on April 9, "These furry girls want to rock your world! Leave a comment and let them know how they are doing, while you're at it be sure to subscribe so you won't miss our next one!"
 

SL Video: "Bad Music Video"

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By Swann Productions on January 17
 

Linden Home Camping Area Appears in Bellisseria

Remember the Linden Home campers that were up on display at the Second Life Birthday this year? Well, some were finally made available for people to claim. A number of sims have been added to southern Bellisseria. But these are different than areas made earlier.

Some of the trailers looked unclaimed or ready to be moved into, either they actually were unclaimed (rare for a Linden Home), or someone did and hadn't moved in yet.

Others had signs that they were claimed. And there were a variety of camping homes available. There was even an electrical outlet pole next to each.

The scenery of the park area was well-detailed too, with dirt roads and railroads.  Of the latter, I found rail bridges, as well as railroad car rezz stations, water towers, and signal lights.

There were streams in some sims. In others, rivers. One sim had a large lake area. The Linden Moles are still at work in developing the new continent. And this new area is definitely worth a look, even if you have no intention of getting a Linden Home.

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: RFL Club Crawl Results

A big thank you to all the clubs that took part in our annual Club Crawl.   We had so much fun visiting your clubs and seeing your patrons excitement.  Below are the totals for each club.

But first ..drum roll.  Dumpster Dive narrowly beat out The Happy Vixen.  Congratulations to all of you.

Dumpster Dive (team Camping For a Cure)  L74800

The Happy Vixen ( team Sunbeamers)   L67584

Wildcat Country  (supporting team Harmony of Hope)  L7250

Club Cutlass  (team Sunbeamers)  L4100

Zero Gravity (team Sunbeamers)   L2600

Gathering Oak (team Sunbeamers) L 1600

Harmony of Hope total  24973

THANK TO ALL OF YOU!  Congratulations team Camping For a Cure!

From Team Harmony of Hope

Announcement: RFL Club Crawl Tomorrow

We are thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Club Crawl Competition sponsored by Harmony of Hope. We have great clubs involved in this Relay For Life competition.  Clubs will have RFL events at the times listed below.  Events are held Friday, May 31 6 pm - Sunday, June 2 6 pm. At 6 pm, Sunday, the club with the highest amount of donations to The American Cancer Society showing in their kiosk will be announced the 2019 Club Crawl Champ.  The winning Club will receive a trophy for display at their club as well as social media announcement.  Please Join us and support these clubs as they volunteer their staff and time to support Relay!

                    Participating Club Landmarks
Bonanza Country Club : Saphire (213/198/22)
Club Cutlass : Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757).
The Club : Yes (67/80/23)
Wildcat Country Club : Wildcat Country (167/208/23)
Gathering Oak Club : Sunny Beach (182/136/22)
Dumpster Dive : Copacabana Beach (178/207/3001)
The Happy Vixen Beach Club : Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)   
Zero Gravity : Sunweaver Space (129, 249, 3597)      
             
                     Schedule of Events
FRIDAY:
Bonanza Country Club    6 - 8 pm
Club Cutlass                   6 - 8 pm
The Club                        6 - 10 pm
Zero Gravity                  8 - 10 pm
Wildcat Country Club      6 - 12 am

SATURDAY

Wildcat Country Club     All day
The Happy Vixen           Noon - 6 pm 
Gathering Oak Club       4 - 6 pm
Bonanza Country Club   6 - 8 pm
Club Cutlass                  6 - 8 pm 
The Club                       4 - 10 pm 
 
SUNDAY EVENTS
Wildcat Country Club     All day to 6 pm
The Dumpster Dive       Noon - 6 pm   
Happy Vixen                 3 - 6 pm
The Club                       4 - 6 pm
Gathering Oak Club      4 - 6 pm 


Harmony of Hope team members will be hopping throughout the weekend...JOIN US!
Questions contact Cathy10 Longoria and/or Random Padar

SL Video: "Play Something Country"

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From Nydia Tungsten on January 27, "We have gone country as we try our hand at this great country song!" With Cynthia Farshore, Skylark Lefavre, LS Raccoon, and Karina Firmi

Reader Submitted: Game Review - Farm Simulator 17

Farming is one of the oldest occupations, and the one that allowed the development of civilization. Once, most people were farmers. Today in developed countries, only a handful of the people are needed to grow everyone's food. While farming's a small part of many games, there have been a few in which it's the main point. "Farm Simulator 17" by Astragon Entertainment and Excalibur Publishing is the second most recent of a series of games of the name that over time have sold more than fifteen million combined. Among those playing it is Rita Mariner. She recently sent the Newser a story about the game and how to play it.

Read Rita's reader submission in Other Grids, MMOs, and Games.

Announcement: Giant Snail Cross-Country Race for RFL

This weeks Giant Snail cross country race RFL race.
Hey we're racing across the Rosehaven sims this week.
The  theme is adventure. The track is a "follow the arrows course" and most of the arrows are set out now. So if you want to take a look at the course go to Rosehaven Eventide (110,38,21)  also here is a snail if you didn't get one yet you can pay to race on the day or pay early at the top track follow the purple arrows

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Eventide/110/38/21

SL Video: "Frisland in Winter"

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From Inara Pey on Dec 2014, showing the sim with a winter look.

The sim is closing today, with it's farewell party at 1PM SL time.

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at the "Too Tough To Die" Relay team's "Hoe Down" last night. with Rita Mariner as the pony girl.

By Bixyl Shuftan

Reader Submitted: A Little Treasure, Calas Galadhon Park's Glanduin

One location the Newser goes back to cover time to time is Calas Galadhon Park. Created by Tymus Tenk and Truck Meredith, the park offers several sims of detailed scenery that is not static but regularly changed so it's not the same place for too long. Today's article about the location was made not by one of our staff, but from a reader: Alysabelle. In her reader submission, she describes the latest look of the Glanduin sim, that of a country farmhouse in the countryside.

Read Alysabelle's article in Places.

Down South

Kelly BloodyKitty writes today about a new club in the area she used to work at: "Down South." This country-themed club in the Heracles sim has the rustic look of a converted barn. Kelly dropped by to take an in-depth look.

Read Kelly's article in Design.

The Crazy Horse Saloon

Bloodykitty's latest article about places across Second Life is a bit on the country side of things. Here, she writes about the "Crazy Horse Saloon." No, there's no picture of the Lakota chief, nor are there any mentally disturbed equines, just a mechanical bull. What you'll find there is music, especially country music, and parties.

Read Bloodykitty's article in Places.

Club WELGELEGEN ( Club The Right Spot )

Wesley Regenbogen has another club review up. In his most recent article, he takes a look at Club Welgelegen. This club is part Wild West influence and part Dutch scenery. So what did Wesley think of the venue?

Read Wesley's article in Places.