Meeting Lindens at the SL14B

You'll come across many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of different people going about the SL14B. One I came across was a newcomer here on day one, whom I talked to some and gave her a landmark to "The Shelter." And among those there were some Lindens. One I found skipping down the path: April Linden. She stopped to chat with me and a couple friends at the Second Life Coast Guard exhibit.

The "Gridbun" as she called herself was happy to pose for a picture with Skylark Lefavre, the manager of the Happy Vixen club. Skylark is a big bunny fan and happy to see the furry Linden going about as one.

 A chance to meet more Lindens was at the Masquerade Ball on Monday June 19, which ran from 11AM to 1PM at the Cake Stage. Yours truly showed up as an avatar with it's own built-in mask.

Unfortunately for me, and presumably a number of others, the large number of avatars present (and perhaps some of what they were wearing) kept causing my viewer to overload and crash. The pictures I managed to take were mostly of crowds half-rezzed, half-naked, or both. This was the best picture I could get of Xiola Linden, who organized the event, before my Firestorm quit on me again. There was at least one other Linden at the event, Simon Linden, but I never did see him with my crashy viewer.

There was a 5000 Linden dollar prize, which was won by Polly Ellsmere.

There will be one other event in which you can expect Lindens to show up, the "Come As You Were" party, also at the Cake Stage, today from 6-8PM SL time.

Bixyl Shuftan

Scenes From "Hug A Linden" and "Dunk A Linden"

On February 14, Linden Lab hosted the "Hug a Linden" and "Dunk a Linden" events. For residents, this was a chance to meet up with the Lindens, either for a friendly hug or a dunk into a water tank. The Newser was there, and got a number of pictures.

See the pictures in Events.

Crew Meeting

 Last weekend on Saturday April 9 was the monthly crew meeting at our office in HV Community. Those attending, along with myself, were Nydia Tungsten, Gemma Cleanslate, Becky Shamen (raccoon girl avatar in the chair), special guest Alysabelle whom had recently sent in a well-done reader submitted story, and someone we hadn't heard from in a while: Grey Lupindo, whom along with me and Gemma was one of the founding staff. Wesley Regenbogen would appear later.

Alysabelle had been invited over as this was the third reader submission, two this year, she had sent. Grey Lupindo stated it looked like her life on the other side of the computer was becoming a little less hectic and looked forward to writing for us again, hinting she may have a story soon.

Bixyl Shuftan

Crew Meeting

Last Saturday March 7, the Newser held it's monthly crew meeting. Attending were Gemma Cleanslate, Kiirya Huntress, DrFran Babcock, Locke Esgal, Wesley Regenbogen, and myself (Bixyl Shuftan). We also had with us someone who expressed interest in working for the paper, but it didn't quite work out.

We talked about a number of things, such as the trophy we'd gotten from Avi Choice (yay us!), and the Relay season opening this month. Talk turned to our sponsors at Nissan, and Fran and Kiirya sporting their own pony avatars (left and right respectively).

Stay tuned for a month of exciting stories.

Bixyl Shuftan

Crew Meeting

On July 5th, the Newser held it's monthly crew meeting at it's office building at HV Community, with DrFran Babcock, myself (Bixyl Shuftan), our new writer Winter Wardhani, Grey Lupindo, Gemma Cleanslate, and Theonlyjohnny Resident, whom was now in a female avatar with the display name "Joney Fox," which got a bit of ribbing from me.

Grease showed up a little late. There was a bit of flash-bang effects his way from Johnny/Joney. Never a dull moment at our meetings it seems. No need for coffee to stay awake.

Topics included the SL11B, Linden Lab's developing a new grid, the upcoming Relay Weekend, and other subjects. It's one busy time for us.

Bixyl Shuftan

SL Newser Beach Party Tomorrow

Come meet the staff of Second Life Newser as we throw a little bash on the beach. There will be music provided by DJs, and some beach fun such as swimming and jet skis. The fun starts at 12 Noon SL time on Saturday Aug 17, and will go on for at least two hours.

Skye Condos THORSTAR Rental, Thorstar (92, 59, 25)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Thorstar/92/59/25

Ask DrFran: It’s a Big Grid

In DrFran's column today, she gets a letter from someone who came back to Second Life after a long absence, and is amazed at how the place has grown. But with all the places around, just what's the best way to meet and make friends? DrFran had a few answers for her.

Read DrFran's column in People.