Friday, February 21, 2020

calendar entry — dance mood on Auroro

In the Second Life there are some dance & music events I like to join in. A few of them I am putting into my calendar and introduce to you. They meet regularly. Music and atmosphere are teasing. I meet nice people there, even new friends. — Take a try!

Teleport to Auroro
owned, managed, created by
Dorina Landar & Babilonto Karu
Visitor Group Auroro-Amiko

alternating DJs
Angus Fimicoloud
Anja Horten
Daniel

I have already reported on the party evenings on Auroro. They take place every Thursday at 11 a.m. (slt) and I like to visit them again and again. That's why I also enter them in my calendar.

I would like to add that they take place at different places depending on the season. But don't worry, Dorina & Babilonto care on the land settings. That means you always arrive in the right place.


Now in winter they take place in the ballroom. In the photo you can see me having landed before the stairway. I just have to walk upstairs. I am hearing that DJane Anja is really rocking today. I'm looking forward to that!

Teleport to Auroro

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

calendar entry — belly dancing on Ulukumbu

In the Second Life there are some dance & music events I like to join in. A few of them I am putting into my calendar and introduce to you. They meet regularly. Music and atmosphere are teasing. I meet nice people there, even new friends. — Take a try!

Teleport to Ulukumbu
Visitor Group Friends of Dreamshire
event managed by Juluyeta
DJ Crim



The island Ulukumbu is roleplay territory. Unfriendly visitors rather take care not to end up in the saucepan! Juluyeta is the tribe's Kumlalu. So-called civilized people may translate Kumlalu as spirit talker. Easily said, Juluyeta is the Ulukumbu's chieftess.

Juluyeta manages belly dancing on Saturdays at noon (slt). There is no dresscode, dance silk is welcomed. (Of course, pubic area is to be covered.)



With a howl the Ulukumbu greet each other and friends. Their zest for life is contageous! DJ Crim lets records sound, Oriental, Irish, Celtic. He is armed with vintage loudspeakers and welcomes requests as well. His bouncing sheep inviting to touch collects tips.

The colorful costumes and the lively music take me flying. Do not get me back!

Teleport to Ulukumbu


Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Review on 2019 — as well looking forward to 2020

Ye Loving and Beloved,

when I started blogging last year in July, I thought I would show one or two photos with two or three nice sentences in a row from time to time.

But it soon became apparent that I have to do some care and research for each article. Responsibly, as I am, I have spoken about most of my articles with the people concerned, as best I can. I can't always manage that with such care. But somehow it's just fun. And I strive for tested quality as my journalistic trademark.


To my surprise, I see that I have published an article about every eight days. I don't know if I can continue to be so productive. Anyway, I've already noted some further travels and challenges in the Second Life. Therefore I invite you to continue to accompany me!

For me, the new year starts with a technical change. Since Microsoft closes Windows 7, I will soon switch to a new computer system. Then I maybe can show you better photos from this wonderful world.

I am cordially grateful to you - the readers and those involved - for your loyalty and your suggestions!

Hugs to you all. Let's hate less. Let's rather be amazed at the wonders.
Flora Sperling
a real soul ✿ in a virtual world

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

The Zany Zen Railway — a great little train

The group The Great Little Trains of SL unites three narrow-gauge railways and their fans. Each of them has its own environment, its own creator, its own charm. Each is crafted with love and care. — Here I introduce you The Zany Zen Railway!

Teleport to The Zany Zen Railway (ZZR)
Crafted & managed by Zen Swords-Galway
Part of group The Great Little Trains of SL


Somdari Station

The railway and its idyllic stations are put on Mainland. It begins at terminus Somdari Station.



An engine shed belongs to this station. The locomotives and wagons get service and freight here. Myself, I enter the cosy station building. All is crafted with care here.

When I ring this bell, you can't miss its sound! The next moment Zen, the owner herself, adresses me via Internal Message. Kindly she asks me about my needs. Spellbound I answer that I have to find my way around here, yet. I like surprises like that!


Zen explains what I can do next. The passenger service runs about every twenty minutes. The next arrives in a few minutes. But first a goods train is coming. Becoming a passenger, I already feel in caring hands!

On the platform I find this donation box, a little locomotive. I appreciate creativity a lot, so I donate some Lindendollars. Instantly, the locomotive whistles and steams, and the next moment I have a ticket in my hand. Awesome!


The signal tells that the next train brings me to Seogyeo and Little Coverston. It carries me over several Mainland countries northbound. By the way, I travel in first class!



Seogyeo Station

I get off at Station Seogyeo. I have time and would like to look around here. Oh, I am happy meeting Zen in person! We have a nice chat and Zen willingly betrays me technical and historical details. Please, read also her profile inworld!



In the gift shop you can buy an authentic piece of coal, for example, or a passenger wagon in a snowglobe. Also a whistle would be great. Myself, I am buying a conductor hat. Now I'm in charge here!



Upstairs, I visit the museum. Pictures and display boards explain the development of the railway. Yes, Zen cares for each detail!


It is worth taking a closer look at the locomotive and the wagons. When the goods train gets goods, the passenger train waits on a siding. Safety matters!




Sandra's Café

This piece of land is named Sandra's Café. Also Zen tells me that it is run by a certain Sandra. Sandra likes the railway, so in front of it, Zen stores locomotives and wagons that are currently not in service.


But pity, no further information seems available. The café is not accessible by train. I have to take a few steps on foot. Inside I treat myself to a cappuccino. Anyway, it’s cosy here!


Back at Seogyeo Station, I get on the train, which carries me to the terminus Little Coverston.



Little Coverston Station

Here the train services a small seaside village and gets itself freight as well as coal, water, oil. The locomotive deserves that!


I decide to visit The Welsh Dragon! In front of the station, I walk downstairs and to the left, around the corner.


By the way, at the train stations there are boards telling about the railway line and about possible events. Have a look!




Returning via Ahndang Station

The train runs about every twenty minutes, Zen has said. The returning is southbound via Seogyeo again.

The returning train stops also in Ahndang. But only the returning one. Ahndang is a pretty small station. After all, you can take a little walk there.

Safely I arrive at Somdari Station again. Thank you very much, Zen! Certainly I will be back.

Teleport to The Zany Zen Railway
  

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Dreamshire — Winkle Village in Winter

Read also Dreamshire — my first choice in the Second Life

Teleport to Dreamshire
owned, managed, created by
Nimoui & Lily Chenier
Visitor Group Friends of Dreamshire

Winter has arrived to Winkle on Dreamshire. Recently I have heard that snow and ice now cover my favourite village. Reason enough to pay it a visit again!

From the landing point it takes a few steps down to the idyllic village square. I cannot miss this.


Nimoui and Lily have hired a nutcracker combo, which greets me with carols. They play heartwarming, even a bit wooden. Anyway, I'm delighted!



Tasty roasted chestnuts: Can I offer you some?



I take a seat or watch the boy play the ball. Something is going on here!





Near the square, Nimoui and Lily have created a cosy little park. Of course, its area is covered with ice now. Right behind the entrance, there are ice skates for free!



Oh dear, I still have to train a lot!



Activity and fresh air have been good for me. To warm up, I pay a visit to the Steam Kittys right next. At the entrance I give a donation. Inside the cosy pub, I treat myself to a hot chocolate.




Sure, I will be back soon. Will you accompany me?

Teleport to Dreamshire

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

French Riviera Village — winter, friends, mulled wine

Teleport to French Riviera Village
Owner & Creator
Manu Beaumont

I love to visit a dear girlfriend, who lives in French Riviera Village. This time we meet nice acquaintances at the mulled wine stall, and we babble about films, arts and pastime. We get on well, and the mulled wine proofs a certain something. Being unsure if I understood all, I think, I will repeat that soon.


Tuesday, November 12, 2019

MikeNoiro — more than a friend

It's not easy to meet Him. The more, I am proud to call Him my friend. May I introduce? MikeNoiro, Gridtrotter par excellence! He has humor and fantasy and a whip.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

MikeNoiro, Hiss, friends call him Mike. – He is a good friend of our Mistress, Lady Báthory. She values Him a lot, and that means something!



Also, noticing how He feels truly responsible for Amayuma I was touched. Both are blessed with love! Amayuma then told me how she herself had met Him. That's how my intention to get to know Him matured.

In the beginning of 2018, we faced each other, Himself a stately ocelot. Spellbound I stared at the whip attached to His hip. I could not hide my special interest!



I made clear that I never would put myself between Him and his Amayuma. Then He clarified a few rules to me. And He negotiated about me with Lady Báthory, my Mistress. She was delighted and encouraged me! And so my adventure with Him started.



Mike is an artist. He is fascinated by the creative possibilities in a virtual world like Second Life. Also, he is at home all over the grid – and even beyond. Please, feed your browser with keywords like: amayuma, hissyfox, mikenoiro. You find links like Hiss at Amino and hissyfox at DEVIANT ART and hissyfox at Instagram and others. – See how creative this net-trotter is!

Our Master has changed me into feline – Amayuma hardly reckognizes me

Above all, Mike is a loner. He does not like the big company. But He likes to talk to individuals. In the virtual world He moves around. And if He likes a place, He sees it as His property. Nevertheless, He always respects inhabitants’ rules and sensitivities. Where He does not feel welcome, He stays away. With patience I could get Him to own my garden. I'm proud of that! This is also important to me because of Amayuma.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself
at Whimberly (2018)

Mike is a shapeshifter. He likes to try out new shapes. Thus I know Him as a fox, as a stately ocelot, even as a human being.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

Of course, He also changes Amayuma and me as He pleases – literally! It was not so easy to change me, since at first I resisted. But finally I was defeated.

His sadistic taste is special. He has led me to many places He knows from his travels. How does He know all that places? How does He know all that kinky equipment and skills?



Since censorship is maybe on patrol, I rather hold back our best photos. Here I just tell: It was magnificent! Hopefully I have served Him properly. Anyway, my body wears His tracks with pride!

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

Amayuma and me, we agree in this: There is no other one like MikeNoiro. You are unique, Master!