Christmas Tales From Second Life

When out on the roof there arose such a clatter
i sprang from my build to see what was the matter...  
the moon on the flat of the fake sandbox sand...
told me the mods all had it in hand...

when what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but a flat color skinned man on a flying case of beer...
he was dressed all in lace and wearing a tube...
i knew in a moment it must be Saint Noob... 

as the 6-pack roared by in it's three sets of pairs...
Saint Noob started dropping his default prim squares...
and i heard him exclaim as the mods had him banned...
"Count on my ALT coming back to this land!"

Binghamton Resident

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Another Christmas Carol -

Be good and build your snowman

And it was that time of the Year again.

"Be good Children!" the old man said

"As you know, once in a year, the Xmas Glider arrives to gift you with sweets and all the good things!

But remember, only those who dutifully build their Snowman and deliver it in time will receive the Xmas Glider's blessing!"

The old man raised a warning finger.

"Those who deny are not safe for the Xmas Glider will come and bite their nose!

And this is why you see so many red noses in winter."

And that was the truth.

Sidonie Carlberg

Reader Submitted: Snowman Smashed in Caledon Downs

"This just in. As previously reported earlier today. Another snowman was found deceased early this morning by a local pub owner. The owner stated that there has been no crime this year except for the occasional barrel of rum going  missing. We have received a follow up report that another snowman was apparently a victim of a hit and run in downs. Inspectors are looking into the matter."

Picture from Cynthia Farshore, words from Andrea Jones (andreajonesms)

Announcement: The 2018 Snowman Building Contest

The 2018 Snowman Contest – here we snow again -----------------

Pick your spot in the Snowman Building Area and start rolling that snow!
Simple, fancy, classic, wild …

Entry is free !

It is up to you what you do with your 30 prims!

You have from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 to build your snowman,

There are 2 categories: Judge‘s Picks and the Popular Vote, which is determined by donations to the Relay For Life Kiosk beside your snowman.

- Judge‘s voting is held December 5-9.
- Popular Vote starts the moment your snowman is placed in the Snowman Contest Area, so the
 early snowman catches the vote!

The rules are simple:

- You must stay within a limit of 30 prims (or rather...  Land Impact), exceeding that limit will result in point deduction or even disqualification.

- Your snowman must be ready by the 5th of December (means, it must be in the Snowman Contest Area,  judging starts December 5)

- Transfer perms are NOT required. That means you can use anything within the 30 LI to make your snowman pretty and unique , you may however not use a prefab snowman for obvious reasons. Create a unique scenery by adding your personal touch.

Good luck and happy building !

See you and your snowman at the Christmas Expo ! (or else!)

Frisky The Snowman

And now, a story on the lighter side. Most of you are probably familiar with the gag of men using cheesy pick-up lines to try and get women to go out with them. To some, it's funny. To others, it's creepy. The joke came out in force with Nydia Tungsten's "Twisted Christmas" and the introduction of "Frisky the Snowman" at the Happy Vixen. Although he looked harmless, he would continuously spout one come-on after another as the girls groaned and joked about how to melt him down.

Read the story in Extra.

Cartoon of the Day

From the Happy Vixen. Among the Christmas decorations set up by Nydia was "Frisky the Snowman," who drops one cheesy pickup line after another. After a while, it started getting on the nerves of some of the girls, whom talked about creative ways of disposing of Frisky.

By Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: The 2017 Christmas Expo and Winter Breedables Fair Snowman Contest

Yes of course you want to join the the Snowman Contest, I knew that !
Now, you are now almost ready to go!

First step, pay a Vendor to claim a spot, entry fee is 350L$.

ATTENTION: unlike before, this year the vendors will not self-destruct.
Please make sure that you check the hover text above the vendor.

 Line 3 should read: This Vendor's sales: L$0

 That means this lot has not been taken. If the Line says: This Vendor's sales: L$350, someone has already picked that spot.

 But don't worry, just pick another one. Also, additional spots can be added.

After you paid the vendor, you can start building your snowman, or, if you already constructed it somewhere else, place it here.

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The rules are simple:

- You must stay within a limit of 30 prims (or rather...  Land Impact), exceeding that limit will result in point deduction

- Your snowman must be ready by the 6th of December (means, it must be in your building spot, judging starts December 7)

- Transfer perms are NOT required. That means you can use anything within the 30 LI to make your snowman pretty and unique , you may however not use a prefab snowman for obvious reasons. Create a unique scenery by adding your personal touch.
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The voting system:
Judges will vote in 3 categories and can give 15 points at a max.

But here is the clue... another 15 can be granted by popular vote. So make all your friends come and vote for your Snowman by donating to the kiosk right next to it. 

Points from jury and popular vote combined will decide the winner !

The Winner will be announced during the Holiday of Hope Ball on December 10th.

GOOD LUCK !

More Questions? Please ask Sidonie Carlberg or Rowena Dubrovna

Oxford Street (111, 249, 25)

Cartoon of the Day: Snow Job

From the Cutlass Christmas party. Cynthia Farshore had arranged for this little decoration.

By Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Sleigh Ride 2016

Merry Christmas to everyone~!

The Sleigh Ride 2016 is proud to present the events that helps raise funds for Relay of Life, a cancer fund raiser program. Please come and have fun as we celebrate Christmas time with each out and Mrs. Kringle will have a time off to offer ride a sleigh for everyone!

Here's list below of what we will have for the event:

* Flyable Sleigh Ride

        10 minutes per ride, maximum three passengers, 25 L per ride. The Elf will provide a direction to the landing area.
        
* Snowman Building Contest

        Each contestants will have 3  X 3 rezzable area to build a snowman with build limit of 10 land impacts.

Rules will be given out from Elf Pamus or Jacon.
        
* Skating

        There will be free skating boots for adults and kids to give out if need to use it for skating around the pond and having fun!

Dec 3, 2016  at 1 pm SL time for 2 hours

Antiquity Britannica (96, 174, 24)

Announcement: 2016 Christmas Expo Snowman Building Contest

Do you like prims? Building? ....Snowmen? Then sign up for the Snowman Building contest today! You'll have from Dec 1st to Dec 4th to put down your snowman/woman, and Dec 5th in the morning voting will start by way of kiosks. The kiosk with the most votes/linden will win 1st Prize in the Snowman Contest!!! There will also be a judges vote during that time.

Mesh, sculpted and old school prims allowed with a Land Impact Limit of 30. You are not allowed to use a prefab snowman, however you can use whatever is in your iventory to assemble your snowman artwork and decorate it (i.e. hats, scarves ... etc), just remember and stay within the prim (Land impact) limit of 30.

This sign up sheet is to make sure we have enough spaces for those who are participating in the Snowman Contest.

ENTRY FEE of 250 LINDEN-- PAYABLE DURING SET UP
If you have any questions please contact Sidonie Carlberg in world.

For the sign-up form, Click Here. 

SL Video: "Second Life Christmas Special 2015"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

By Suzi Anderson of Inworld Films,
"Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
"but the fire is so delightful.
"And since we've no place to go
"Let it snow! Let it snow, Let it snow!"

"snow, winter, Christmas, dancing, ballroom, romance, coffee shop, cave, ice skating, sleds, carousel, cosy cottage, skiing. Free skis at landing point, free saucer sled outside coffee shop.

"Popcorn and candyfloss are available from the hot chocolate stand at the ice skating pond.
"Sim created by Milly Sharple. Filmed in Second Life by InWorld Films ~ Suzie Anderton,
"Very special thanks to Tinchen the Reindeer, Jane the Snowman, Finley the Penguin at LET IT SNOW SIM"

Cartoon of the Day: At the Xmas Expo

Taken at the Christmas Expo's snowman contest. This scene of a dalek avatar next to a "dead" snowman build on the ground just begged for a cartoon. ;-)

By Bixyl Shuftan

The Snowman Contest and the Holidays For Hope Ball

This weekend, the Relay Expo had a few last events. One was the snowman contest, of which the winner was declared on Sunday December 13. Later that day was the high point of the festival, the Holidays for Hope Ball. Second Life Newser was at both, and took a few pictures.

Read more in Events.

Cartoon of the Day

From Gemma Cleanslate

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at "Furry Fashion." Looks like someone was a fan of "Calvin and Hobbes." ;-)

By Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of the Day

Picture taken at Builders Brewery

By Bixyl Shuftan

Steelhead's "Snowball's Chance in Hell" Party

On the night of January 17 high over Port Harbor, the Steelhead community threw a snowball, or rather their "Snowball's chance in Hell" party.

 It was a night of fire and ice with some detailed and imaginative costumes.

The music was provided by Willow Leafstorm for the event.

 The event was mixed with a building contest. Who could build the best snowman in theme with the event?
The first entry was from Blue Lacroix, a melting snowman under a sun, with a rose and a smile, with a sign, "I melt for you."

The second entry from Dhughan Froobe was a snowman in a rowboat over flowing lava. He's struggling to keep his boat afloat, the title being "Oh Hell, need moar duct tape."

It's unclear who won, but like other Friday Night bashes, the Steelheaders had lots of zany fun.

Bixyl Shuftan

Snowman Building Contest in Steelhead

Being a community where mad scientists are respected, Steelhead has seen many interesting creations. Question is, what would these creative minds do when asked to make a snowman? Well, the steampunk community is about to find out, as leader TotalLunar Eclipse has announced a snowman building contest.

The rules are, "Fifteen prims per snowman you can enter up to two times. The winner and runner up will have their unique snowman displayed in front of town hall until the snow thaws for all to see." "It could be anything you want it to be, except lewd." So any creative designs inspired by "Calvin and Hobbes" are acceptable, if not encouraged.

Those entering the contest are asked to drop their snowmen (or snowwomen or snowbeast) at Steelhead Port Harbor (96, 111, 1028). This will be the location for Steelhead's Friday Night dance this week, the theme being "A Snowball's Chance in Hell." Which may be a hint as to what happens to the losers.

Cartoon of the Day

Picture by Willow Leafstorm

By Bixyl Shuftan

McDunnough’s Skating Rink and Ocean Key Winter Wonderland

By Gemma Cleanslate

I found two more enchanting skating sims. McDunnough’s Skating Rink has a lovely ice castle and as you skate by if you enter there are dance balls too. There are trick skating, solo, and couple pose balls. And if you still need free skates there they are. 

 The trees and decorations are lovely . Warm your self by the fire and have some hot chocolate. Pick up a snowball thrower and have a fight. Take a ride on the ice carousel. Watch out for the giant snowman tossing snowballs at the skaters constantly. Put it on your list of skating places to visit. http://slurl.com/secondlife/McDunnough%20Island/183/90/21

Next stop is romantic Ocean Key Winter Wonderland Couples Ice Skating with Santa. While I was skating I passed an intelligent polar bear reading the Sl Newser. Take picture on Santa’s lap while surrounded by teddy bears and elves. Santa has a snow ball thrower there for you too. A singing elf will entertain you if you tickle him.The ballroom is visible from the skating rink and looks divine. In the sky I saw some private dancing areas too.  

This is an extensive area with many places to visit so I will be going back to check out the twelve  tp locations including shopping... my downfall!  Start here and watch out for the penguins!  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ocean%20Key/178/192/21  I am still on the lookout for more skating areas for you . Winter is just beginning! 

Gemma Cleanslate

Winterfest Fun at GOHA

I have been so busy, I was not able to get over to the Winterfest in GOHA until today. The whole place looks wonderful! Since the events were starting later in the afternoon, I set off to find some of the activities that were around for amusement when events are not taking place.


The first place I found was a spectacular skating pond with skaters merrily performing lovely skating tricks. It is not that hard. There are solo and couple skating animation balls at one end of the rink. I took a try at it and it was easy. I set off to find the area for the snowball fights. That is one of the events I do not want to miss!!! It is great fun tossing snowballs at the Lindens! My thoughts went back to last year. There are so many faces I will sorely miss! My hopes are there will be some Lindens I know there.

The place that indicates the snowball fight is also a place to rezz a sled for a downhill ride. It is a good thing they have barriers there, or I would not be writing this! The pond at the bottom is frozen over and the snowball servers are all set up!! You will love the sims at GOHA. Before I left I came across a snowman building contest in the town square. Really cute!

Take a trip over and see all there is to do! This is a wonderful site for Winterfest! - Neutral Zone (132, 141, 60)

More to come!

Gemma Cleanslate