RFL Purple Tears Steam Key Raffles

 

For anyone looking for a game at a discount, Team Purple Tears is doing a Steam key raffle fundraiser. Currently there are six games up to get tickets for, three of which today is their last day. 

 

Just a reminder that the March Purple Tears Steam Key Raffles are ending! Only 1 has any chances sold. Great odds to win!

Tickets are set at 1/10th the value of the game. Buy 4 chances and get a 5th one free!

Come on down to the Purple Tears HQ, raffles are in the back. 

 

 

The three games of which the raffle ends today are, Simulacra and Simulacra2, Hotel Renovator, and Settlement Survival. Three others, Resident Evil: Village, Bus Simulator 21, and Call of Duty: WW2, are available to buy tickets for until the end of April. 

 

Head to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Choa%20Nu/184/171/37

 

Press Release: "Autism Australia" Taking Place Saturday Dec 13, Dec 20

 

 ## Second Life Charity Event Raises Funds for Australian Children with Autism

**Second Life, Virtual World** — Evolution Australia proudly announces a special charity event in Second Life, raising funds to support Australian children with Autism through **Shine for Autism**.

This community-driven event brings together DJs, hosts, volunteers, and residents from across Second Life for an inclusive celebration of music, connection, and giving. All funds raised will directly support programs and services for children with Autism in Australia.

Participants can support the cause in several easy ways:

* **Donate Lindens**: Click and pay the **big blue “Shine for Autism” donation signs** located at the back of the stage.
* **QR Code Donation**: Scan the QR code on-site to be taken directly to the Shine for Autism website.
* **Website Donation**: Touch the information sign to receive a notecard with the Shine for Autism website link. Navigate to **Donate** and contribute as normal.

Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference.

 

* **FREE Car and Aircraft Raffles** will be held during the event.
* Entry is limited to **200 people**.
* Participants must wear the **AutAusEvoEvent group tag** to be eligible.

## 🎉 Most of All… Have Fun

This event is about community, music, and making a real-world difference. Whether you’re donating, DJing, volunteering, or just dancing—thank you for being part of something meaningful.

**Together, we can shine a light on Autism and support Australian children who need it most.**

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hartford/230/18/22

 

Dropping By The Fandom Con

 

 

 The other day, I dropped by the Fandom Con at a music event at the ship stage in Nautical (202/70/23). DJ Knut was performing for a small but enthusiastic crowd. There was one more in the water as well, a mermaid. Nearby were some of the raffles mentioned in the Newser a couple days ago, but the focus was on the music.

 

Looking around, there were a couple stores, such as these two in the WastedLands. At least some of the money of each purchase goes to the American Cancer Society. Or one can simply donate in the numerous kiosks around.

And plenty of scenery as well. 

The Fandom Con goes on to Sunday, August 11.

Bixyl Shuftan

SL Fandom Con Raffles and Auctions

 

 

 From Oldesoul Eldermar, "Wow, it's time!!!  We have Raffles and Silent Auctions for Linden items on and ready at the Thunderdome Stage, and Pirate's Cove."

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/WastedLands/138/48/23    

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nautical/202/70/23
sl-fandom-con.org/linden-contributions
 

"All monies go to the American Cancer Society."

 

 Several items are being raffled by Linden Lab:

6 Month Premium Account Access
12 Month Premium Account Access
1 Hour Hangout/Photo Session with Patch
3 Last Name Changes from the Existing Last Name Pool
Pick a future last name and receive change for free *subject to LL approval

Two items are being auctioned (at the WastedLands location

Homestead for 6 Months

Premium Plus Account Access for 6 Months

Go Relay!

RFL Purple Tears Steam Game Key Raffle

 

Come on down and take a drive along the lovely Route 9 in SL. And if you happen to be driving by the Purple Tears HQ (which is in desperate need of some decorating at some point, sorry) feel free to stop by and enter for a chance to win some Steam game keys! (If you don't want the game for yourself, you can always give the key to a friend/relative/enemy/whomever!)

Currently up for auction are:
Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition
Star Wars Squadrons
Calico
Pathfinder: Kingmaker Enhanced Plus Edition
Worms Rumble

Raffles are set to end at 5PM SLT on April 30th this time instead of just a week to give people a chance to get there.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Choa%20Nu/140/168/37 

Announcement: CAF Knucker Avatar Release Party at Montecito Bay

 

Montecito Bay is proud to present the CAF Knucker avatar!

The Knucker comes as Bakes on Mesh, and the skins can be tinted to any color desired. Comes with many different markings in an included box. There will be more skins available in the future. For those wanting to dress it, it has a tophat, neckbow, t-shirt and headbow left/right. The creator includes a little over 40 accessories that aren't clothing items that come included with the avatar.

Currently the Knucker has six dances in its action HUD and one meme dance. You can click these dances independently or click the randomize dance to let it dance for you at random. It comes with a random sound maker, and walking sounds.

The party is Friday January 28 at 6 PM. There will be three raffles for a chance for a free avatar. The contest is "Best in Fantasy."

See you there.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/44/154/902
 

At The Renaissance Festival (Joust a Linden Today)

 

The Second Life Renaissance Festival has been going on all week. In a four sim area next to American Cancer Society, various events have been taking place such as jousting (above), melee combat, and roleplay. But there's also been plenty of music events people can just drop in and dance. 

Besides the DJ events, there are also live performers. There was one late last night at 9PM by Dee Freund (Dilah Halostar), the "Grand Finale" that night. 

The Festival runs to Sunday October 3. Events in the final few days include jousting with a Linden or Mole today, Thurs Sept 30 from 12 to 3 PM. 

On Friday October 1, if you want to get back at the Lindens for something such as the lag or teleport crashes, you'll have your chance as several Lindens and Moles will be at the pillory. The pelting with rotten tomatoes and other less than fresh produce lasts from 1 to 3 PM. 

Saturday October 2 is also the day of the drawing of a raffle, the chance to create a new last name for residents to use (and the option to change your surname). The drawing will be 8:45PM SL time. Tickets cost 100L each, or 3 for 200L.

And for those looking for a game, there is the Queen's Quest. Somehow, someone stole her library, and there will be a reward for whom can get it back.

For more information, check the event's blog here: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/ . 

Correction: We originally reported that the Lindens at the Pillory event was on Saturday Oct 2. We apologize for the error.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Announcement: Avali Avatar Release Party At The Avagora, Saturday

On Saturday June 20 at the Avagora mall in Montecito Bay, the Avali Avatar release party will take place from 5 to 7PM SL time. There will be at least two raffles for free avatars. The avatars are also available for 1300 Lindens each.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/97/113/702

Announcement : RFL Bid Me and Raffle

Bid us Human or Keep us Tiny

From now until March 5th, Stormy's Stars RFL team is holding a big war.  Did you like us as Dinkies or do you want us as Humans?
Come to Cattitude and vote in the kiosks .  1L=1 Vote.
All Lindens got directly to RFL

"All during Home and Garden, you can bed. At the end, whichever team kiosk has the most will be the winner. For every 2,000 we will do one day."

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hutter/93/25/21


Profile Picture Raffle

We have planned a raffle for 2 profile pictures to be taken by a good photographer, SoulCrack3r. The raffle tickets are only for 10L$. The amount raised will go for American Cancer Society. Winner will be declared on March 1st.

Will you be willing to participate? http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elefsis/72/230/21

Announcement: The Relay for Life 2018 Dream Homes Are Now Open!

You will be entered in the 2018 Dream Homes Draw just for stopping by the 2018 Model Homes Suite at the American Cancer Location. You can win one of three amazing Grand Prize Packages that are worth thousands and thousands of Lindens, Prizes Include Three Dream Home packages and many prizes including a Swimmingpool hot tub outdoor package, furniture donations by the best creators in second life, a Rolls Royce, speed boats, and much more

At the RFL Black Sea Raft-Up

On Sunday June 24 from 9AM to 3PM in a four-sim area in the Blake Sea was the "Raft-Up" event. This was a six-hour Relay event held by the Sail for Life team. There was music, dancing, and lots of boats of all sizes.

Besides the Relay kiosks, one could also donate by purchasing tickets to a raffle. One would "add" the ticket, then touch the raffle drawing they wanted to enter. Single tickets cost 100L each, with larger amounts costing less per ticket. Among the prizes available were boats and sailboats.

The event was packed, and yours truly crashed a number of times, so I didn't stay long. Sail for Life has been a long-lasting team in the Relay, having been around for a number of years. Their team page shows them as having raised $1015 US dollars, or a little over 250,000 Lindens, Platinum level fundraising.

Image Credit: Debi Dast

Bixyl Shuftan.

Press Release: Second Annual Sensuality Exhibition

May 11 TO 13, 2018

Kultivate Magazine presents the 2nd Annual Sensuality Exhibition. This special exhibition is the only adult themed art show that is curated by Kultivate and will take place May 11 to 13, 2018. The exhibition features a variety of sensual,  erotic, adult, and sexual imagery. **Please note that the location will be adult rated and themed.**

Events include live music, dj parties, a special raffle, photo challenge, and hunt. Exhibiting artists include: eruca Tammas, Rasecel Masatada, bri graycloud, Ramsa Luv,
maaddi, chey5620 resident, SeasidePurcell Resident, retroye resident, Fafnir Kiranov, ChristianAyden Resident, Myra Wildmist, reycharles resident, Hadiya Draper, damien0krux, Darrian Royce, Raddick Szymborska,Isle Biedermann, Sparklybootie, lovingdiscord, Kapaan, Karma Weymann, Cyberspy, FiordiligiDaPonte Resident, and  Johannes1977 Resident.

Schedule of Events:
May 11, 2018:
-8 am slt-Exhibition Opens to the public
-8 am slt-Hot Kiss Hunt Opens to the public
-8 am slt-Sensuality Raffle Opens
-8 am slt-How Sensual Are You Photo Challenge Opens
-4pm to 5pm slt-As Bare As You Dare event with live performer Jaq Luik

May 12, 2018:
-1pm to 2pm slt-Naughty Trivia and Angels N Demons Party

May 13, 2018:
-12pm to 2pm slt-Sensuality Whips & Chains Masked Ball
-8 pm slt-Exhibition, Sensuality Raffle, How Sensual Are You Photo Challenge and Hot Kiss Hunt Ends

SLURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/187/133/1513

For More Information:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/sensuality-exhibition/
www.kultivatemagazine.com

Press Release: The Dreamland Expo

The 1st annual The Dreamland Expo announces the first mega event of the season which will be held on March 30th - April 15th in support of the American Cancer Society and the Relay For Life of Second Life.

The goal of the event is to provide an incredible shopping and entertainment experience featuring exclusive items, gacha, raffle, hunts and more. Lend your support to Relay For Life, the largest and longest charity in Second Life.

Everyone can now join a the public group The Dreamland Expo Fans or if no group space you can now subscribe inworld at the The Dreamland Expo office in The Royal District at Greenmist (188, 140, 1968).

The 2018 theme is The World of Magic


About The Dreamland Expo
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A new era is born as the chapter of the past is closed. We will feature not only fashion but more. Multiple regions, professional builders, excellent brands, talented designers and bloggers who all come together to make a big difference all in the name of Relay For Life.


Applications
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Merchants | https://goo.gl/ACBDNM
Bloggers | https://goo.gl/UXsan6
Photographers/Artists | https://goo.gl/9PG516


Social Media
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The Dreamland Expo
http://thedreamlandexpo.siterubix.com/

Like us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheDreamlandExpo/

Relay For Life of Second Life
http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/

Editor's Note: It was announced in the Relay for Life Volunteers group that this event will be replacing "Fashion for Life," which will not be taking place this year.

Press Release: "Making Strides" Pirate Gala This Saturday

AHOY! SET SAIL FOR THE TREASURE THE CHESTS SURVIVORS’ GALA!

Come with us as we celebrate all breast cancer Survivors and Caregivers in a costume ball gala from 1 to 6 p.m. SLT on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Pirates is the theme for the gala, so come dressed in your best costume! There will be live entertainment throughout the gala, including:

1 p.m. SLT  DJ Dahlia Poliatevska
2 p.m. SLT Keeba Tammas
3 p.m. SLT Maximillion Kleene
4 p.m. SLT DJ Blaze Korobase


In addition, there will be a Live Auctions going throughout the event and Making Strides awards given out.

The SLURL for the sim is: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RFL%20Making%20Strides/70/169/22

AUCTION and RAFFLE includes:

R4114 Toughest Gong Z type Motorcycle:
Toughest Gong Z type

has two individual color changers
has four park poses with passenger reacting with the driver
has realistic burnout particles
has flight particles
has a step on for the rider and passenger when the engine is turned on.

Model on display has been unscripted.  Winner will be sent full scripted bike.

Exclusive Dress - Rana Mesh Dress Think Pink by Gidget's:
Fits Classic, Fit mesh, Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, Tonic,  eBody and TMP body

Male Shape / Skin pkg from CG Designs:
Your Choose any ONE of 37 Male Avatar Pack from CG Designs.
Any Avatar Pack priced at $L2000 or less.  Marketplace link:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/31342

Fits: TMS, Lelutka, Signature Mesh body and Slink Physique mesh body and catwa mesh head and signature mesh head

(4) 2 wks Oceanfront Villa Rental in full furnished villa:
Destiny Estates is great rental company ran and owned by Lioness Kitty (taraa.destiny). 

She has donated FOUR 2 Week Luxury Oceanfront Villa Rentals to the top bidders.   Winners names will be given to her and the winners can contact her to arrange your Two Week Vacation.  :)

She has multiple Oceanfront Villas.  All are fully furnished and come with generous prim allowances.

This would make a great getaway for a special occasion with your special someone or just a nice rental to consider

Destiny Estates as a rental home for you in SL. 

Auction Items are located on the pirate Ship if you like to take a look or want more information on items.

Auctions will be LIVE on Oct. 28th during the Honor Gala. You can place bids via Sandie Loxingly  and Leala Spire before the Gala, if you can't attend.


Raffles:

1000 L Gift Card for Ever an Angel

Mystery Gift Card box with card valued at over 3000 L

The “Treasure the Chests”  event runs through Oct. 31. Stroll along the streets of a Caribbean pirate town and help raise funds for breast cancer research. The event is sponsored by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life.

About MSABC

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

For more information visit MSABC in SL’s page, makingstridessecondlife.org.

Veterans Isle HFOT Bennefit Raises Over 100,000 Lindens

On Sunday November 20, Veterans Isle held their monthly fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops, a charity that "builds mortgage-free, specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured veterans." Although the event is usually held on the last Sunday of every month, it was held on the one before this time due to Thanksgiving Weekend. The event went on from 4PM to 9PM SL time (Midnight EST).

First at 4PM SL time was Waya Snowpaw, in real life a veteran for 20 years whom often performs as a DJ at a veterans motorcycle club. Next was Frets Nirvana, who helped organize the event, played his guitar while singing for the audience for the second hour.

At 6PM SL time was Keeba Tammas and her "Tiny Maniacs" band of tiny avatars, who played instruments while she sang for the crowd. "I loved the tinies! They were cute!" One would later say, "I almost put one in my pocket. He was holding up a little sign that said 'Free to a good home!' (grin)" At the end of Keeba's set, the tinies lined up and "Time to Tiny Raver Dance!" And the diminutive band members began tromping up and down as Irish music played.

At 7PM SL time was Maxx Sabertooth, A Rhythm and Blues singer whom yours truly knew from the Queen of Hearts riverboat club years ago. He would get down from the stage and mingle among the audience. Maxx still had his touch.

For the last hour was guitarist and singer Reggie Sunset. As he played, the total amount raised in the two house shaped kiosks on both sides of the stage began to get high. at 8:30 PM, the 75,000 Linden mark was reached. At 8:47, the total was at 91,000 Lindens.

There was also a raffle for a motorcycle during the benefit.  The bike was provided by Lil Birds Customs. Although the one on display at the event was in US Army camouflage, the winner could chose a paint job of any branch of the military. Entries cost 100 Lindens each, and a total of 31 were bought, for a total of 3,100 raised. The winner of the raffle was Psychoblaze Resident.

At the end, a total of 101,350 had been raised in the two kiosks. Combined with the raffle, it was a total of 104,450. Talking to Frets, he commented, "Right now ....what I have to say is ...this wore me out!" People had a number of compliments, "This was wonderful way to spend a Sunday night!" "Thanks for the wonderful tunes, again." "Lovely set!"  ""Great show!

The next benefit at Veterans Isle should be on December 18.

Bixyl SHuftan

Second Life Cheerleading Squad "Funday" Gets Bronze

This weekend saw a number of events for the Relay for Life. Among them was the "Funday" event by the Second Life Cheerleading Squad. This twelve hour event lasting from 9AM Second Life time to 9PM (Midnight EST) had a number of musicians performing live, and raised thousands of Lindens, enough to put the team total to 81,500 and into Bronze rank for fundraising.

Please join the Second Life Cheerleading Squad for a day of fun and doing good as we present our first FUNDAY of 2016 on March 13th from 9 am slt to 9 pm to raise funds for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life program.

Our theme this month is CARS. We will have a full slate of live singers as well as some great DJ's to entertain

The event, which took place at the Squad's Cheertopia sim, had eleven singers: Marqs, Harmonia Trefoil, Stinna Celt, Phemie Alcott, Maximillion Kleene, Madmax Huet, Phillip Moura, Laidback Celt, Gibson, Aria, and Dj Dione.

We have some awesome cars on display and raffles to win your own cool car.

At there event, there were a number of cars lined up, each with a kiosk in front, and people could "vote" for their favorite one via donating. There was also a raffle, in which a donation of 50L got someone a chance at winning a purple race car.

Despite some "unscheduled maintenance" of the Grid by Linden Lab, in which "some residents may experience login issues and residents in-world may be logged off or experience degraded performance," the event was a success, and the Second Life Cheerleading Squard joined the handful of teams which had reached the Bronze rank a week after the Relay's start. Two teams have already reached Gold, the Relay Rockers and the Gorean team, and one Platinum, Unmasking A Cure. As of now ten teams, including the new Builder's Brewery and the team of the Newser office neighbors' the Sunbeamers, are in the newly created "Rising Star" rank (25,000 to 75,000 Lindens raised).

The Cheerleading Squad's Funday wasn't the only event going on. T-1 Radio's Trader Whiplash played some music at a Narnia-themed stage at Fashion for LIfe7. There was a "breedable" pet lion wandering about. But fortunately the only complaint was about cat hair around.

Stay tuned for more Relay events, including Trader's "Bid Me Bald" and the first Giant Snail Cross-Sim Race.

Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: "Sixth Annual Holidays of Hope: A Winter Wonderland"

6th Annual Gala to Support the Relay For Life of Second Life, and the American Cancer Society
Second Life, – The 6th Annual Holidays of Hope Ball will be held Sunday, Dec 13th from 3 to 7 pm SLT as part of the 2015 SL Christmas Expo. This year’s theme will be A Winter Wonderland and is open to all residents of Second Life.  Sponsored by T1Radio, the formal ball will once again feature raffles and door prizes provided by SL’s premier merchants.

The annual Holidays Of Hope Ball, established in 2010, is one of Second Life’s brightest holiday season highlights and brings together residents from all corners of the virtual community to celebrate the holidays and to support the American Cancer Society.  Holiday Gift Basket Raffle tickets, purchased via scripted kiosks, benefit the Relay For Life of Second Life. Past raffle prizes, and the door prizes which rain down on party goers, have included gift certificates and gifts donated by merchants from throughout Second Life, with values exceeding L$50,000. SL Merchants are invited to become Holidays Of Hope benefactors by providing Gifts and Gift Certificates. For more information please see below*.

This year the ball will be held at the Wonderland Ballroom, created by Darkstone Aeon of Stone’s Works, high above the Christmas Expo. There is no charge for admittance.

If you would like more information or would like more information about the Holidays Of Hope Ball please contact  in world or email trader@t1radio.com .

# # #

* How To Become a Holidays Of Hope Sponsor
•    If you wish to donate Gift Certificates, please be sure to enclose the certificate(s), a notecard with redemption instructions and a landmark to your store or Marketplace Link.
•    If you wish to participate in the Gift Basket Raffle, please provide a coupon to redeem the item, a graphic of the item and a landmark to your store. PLEASE DO NOT SEND OBJECTS.  This will allow you to control permissions.
•    Please be sure to enclose a full perm business logo.
•    ALL COUPONS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES MUST BE TRANSFERABLE.
•    All donors will be recognized by signage at the event and either On Air by T1Radio or by "object shouts" as the items are dispensed by the random gift givers at the ball.
Contact Renee Riva or Xyza Armistice for more information or to provide a gift or gift certificate for either the Holiday Raffle Basket or Random Door Prize.

RFL Christmas Expo Ends Today

After eleven days, the Relay for Life Christmas Expo ends today. Over the weekend, a number of events took place. One was an auction yesterday on Sunday in which about ninety avatars crowded into a single sim to take part. Another was the  Fifth Annual Holiday Of Hope Gala, pictured above, which took place from 4 to 8PM on Saturday December 13. Prizes were given out about every ten minutes to some lucky resident. There was also a raffle in which those paying 100L had a chance to win over 31,000 Lindens worth of gift cards. The winner was Sidney Spore.

The Newser's Gemma Cleanslate was a tireless volunteer throughout the event, helping out those attending, including fellow reporters who dropped in to cover. She would write down a few words in the Expo blog. 

This year I personally experienced how much the American Cancer Society is able to provide assistance to those who need support during treatment.  It is a pleasure to help raise funds for continued research and the help the ACS provides to individuals. I appreciate the Relay For Life so much more!

We'll write a little more about the Expo later this week, but for now enjoy the last day of the event, and the scenery before it vanishes away.

Bixyl Shuftan

Madpea Carnival to End With "Demolition Party"

The Madpea games area will be shutting down it's Carnival soon, but before it vanishes there will be one last event there, a "Demolition Party" with music, a raffle, and zombies, lots and lots of zombies.

After 7 months of entertaining SL residents with evil thrills, rides and games, the MadPea Carneval is closing down. While we are sad to see it go, we’re also excited to have the space for creating new! To celebrate the Carneval, we are arranging a huge Demolition party on May 31st starting at 12pm SLT!

Details are in the Madpea Blog:  http://madpea.blogspot.com/

Madpea Base, (54, 66, 32)

Holiday Decor

By Gemma Cleanslate


Can you believe it is that time again? Time to do Christmas decorating! The Corner is loaded with  Christmas trees, wreaths, a full skating rink , snowmen, sleds, and so much more to help you decorate your home or business. The best part is that all the items are free. 

As usual Vickijo Rivera had arranged to have her creators place them for those who can use them, as she says, “Each of us has a special talent in this world and this group is for both creators and for those that just 'dig in the dirt' and enjoys anothers' gifts that give freely.  Amor Fati! (love of fate)”  Not only do group members get to gather  goods but anyone can come and collect the offerings. 

If you would like to join the group for future notices you are very welcome to do so. Right now there is a weekly raffle still going on for members. After you pick up all your free decor take a walk up the stairs in the building to the second floor where you will find the raffle information. I will be looking for more decor for you as the season goes on. Thanks to Pink and Zain and Saucy for the wonderful sim and contents. They caretake the sim for all of us to enjoy. 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ophelia/193/191/22

Gemma Cleanslate