Virtual tid bit for January 2016

2016 Yume Yoshikawa’s January Spin Schedule

Tues. Jan. 4th, 10PM – Midnight SLT: Fogbound Blues – Electric Blues
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Wed. Jan. 6th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s – Latin Sizzle
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Fri. Jan. 8th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s: - Tadwyn’s Birthday Party
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Tues. Jan. 12th, 10PM – Midnight SLT: Fogbound Blues – Electric Blues
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Wed. Jan. 13th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s – The Name Game
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Fri. Jan. 15th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Latin Sizzle
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Tues. Jan. 19th, 10PM – Midnight SLT: Fogbound Blues – Electric Blues
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Wed. Jan. 20th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s – Purkle Party
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Fri. Jan. 22nd, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s – Latin Sizzle
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Sun. Jan. 24th, 6pm - 8pm SLT: Essence - Formal Ball
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Tues. Jan. 26th, 10PM – Midnight SLT: Fogbound Blues – Electric Blues
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Wed. Jan. 27th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s – Funk Party
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Fri. Jan. 29th, 7pm – 9pm SLT: Tango’s – Latin Sizzle
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The soft delightful sounds of romance and heart felt music fills the night air when DJ Sugaree take to the stage.  DJ Sugaree has a very loyal following, she has her own style, she is genuine, and that is what brings her fans back for more. She moves venue, they find her.  The best way to stay on top of what she is doing, and where she is, is to join her group.

WEDNESDAY: Bouvier's Romantic Ballroom 6-8PM SLT

THURSDAY: The Golden Harp 6PM SLT

FRIDAY:  Black Diamonds Club  5PM SLT

SATURDAY: Bouvier's Romantic Ballroom 8-10pm SLT

SUNDAY: Jazz In The Park @ BlackDiamond After 6PM SLT

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EMO-tions is a honey of a stop for hair.  There is a sale going on right now, there are renovations, going on, and owner Mirja Mills has put out item at 50% and other ones at a decent sales price, AND there is more.. so make our way down to her stores and take advantage of these tempting sales.

LM for the 50% off Hair @EMO-tions

OMG the prices are amazing.. Please please please, we are hoping she will come to other grids.  SHE IS INWORLDZ but not with her complete line.

Men, the sale applies to male styles as well.

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We caught up with Zen who has been holidaying abroad, to find out what she thought would be the look for the woman on the go.  She still likes the comfort and style of the Lindy Modern & Retro shoes, ( Delinda Abbott) boots worn in photo from Lindy. 

For a different look she wears the classic Felicity Shoes (Felicity Overlord)

Her dress is from the ever popular Lordiva (Java Fashion Designs) (Simone Udimo.  The owner Simone Udimo has been in business for some time, her followers are many.  Not only does she have a look that spans a multitude of fashionistas from all over the world, she keeps her line affordable.  There is a fee to join her group, but... you will recover that  many times over with the gifts she puts out for her "ladies"

Hair worn today, is from EMO-tions ... Zen was a very happy camper when we were at the site. Dedicated to her craft of looking good, she says a gal can never have enough  hairstyles.

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FogBound Blues, Blue Moon Bay   guaranteed 100% Blues, good blues.  It is usually crowded, keep your scripts down

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China and Q have  gotten together, Q will put out a Dinky line of clothing for China on SL at the Tiny Outpost.   this was Zen's first visit to the tiny kingdom of Sylkye Taffeta an adorable Dinky who owns and manages the Tiny Outpost.

link to Q's shop Kangaroo Fashions @ Tiny Outpost  The China Q Dinky line will be in the Kangaroo Shop.  Please take time to look around at all the wonderful and delightful shops.. If you already have a Tiny or Dinky AV, pull it out of the closet and wear it.  Remember the freedom and whimsical fun of being a Tiny, Dinky or wee one.  There is a lot to see and do.  Join the group, keep informed on the activities that happen..fly a plane, ride the train. Enjoy.

You need help, you need only shout out for Sylkye or drop her an IM or note card.

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Big, small everyone is welcome at Rocking the Blues the above event was also a celebration of Hawks birthday.  Hawk is the owner and designer of 

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Wednesday night, is country night and you will usually find either China or Q there, since both have a strong liking for that rocking country that is played there by the one and only dj Dick Pinelli.

This was DJ Dick Pinelli at Xmas.... getting in a taste of sweet.  As if he isn't sweet enough!

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Since due to technical difficuties, we are so late getting this blog out, we are going to show you some of our favourite pics from 2015.

Mr Mike String an entertainer we have yet to get over to see, he is one our to do list.  Should be on yours too. This was his lovely Xmas card this year.

The dragon from Inferno, done by the very talented Andy it is too bad that Inferno is now closed.. this dragon was a true work of art.

This lush piece of paradise is the build of Gaudin Himmel, there is so much to see, his underground fantasy world, the gardens, Victorian buildings, another must for 2016 if you have not been there yet.

 China who was going to open several shops, has decided to stay open at Spirit Nation, where she finds the ambiance more suited to her China-T line. where East meets West.

 

owned and operated by Squanto Thorne

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􀀋China Dream and Qyhat Harbour, have opened a line of East Meets West clothing for the Dinky community.  The line  will be called China-Q and is currently in test mode. The shop will be on the wharf in Dinkyville.

The collaboration should be interesting indeed.  We attended their first initial meeting to discuss their ideas for the line.

Front and back of a pending, sport theme. that Q wants to do.  We guess only time will tell how the two personalities will work out.

Meanwhile  there are shops and homes for rent in the Dinkyville area.  For more information please contact the owner of this community Pinky Cyberstar
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In closing, in the pictures of China, you were unable to see the special necklace she is always wearing now.. (gift from her one and only Jettis of course, so we will get it in here.

WE wish you all a very happy, success filled new year.  May the new year be healthy and fulfilling.

Till next time

be safe

Virtual Arts and Entertainment (lifestyles)

T'is the season -1.

Good day to you dear readers..
Something a little different.. we are going to take you first to GCG, The Great Canadian Grid.

Today we are visiting the River Lands..  Medieval Fantasy Roleplay community.

Over the years of virtual living, not once but more times than we really can count, have we encountered or come across role players, from various communities in the virtual worlds.

This particular theme seems to reoccur on many of the grids in one form or another.  Our contact in GCG is Jaekob Faolan. 

Jaekob is always available when online to help you out and to provide you with assistance in getting you started.  The community even offers tutorials on role play.  As well as having OOC evenings so you can come and enjoy time with them, meet people, and see the various communities within the River lands.
OOC = out of character         IC = in character.
Visitors to the sims are asked to dress appropriately for their visit.  Free outfits are provided at landing 

In the short time that we were there, we were very interested in knowing more about the areas that we visited.

The only way of getting to know more about the period, and the way people lived their day to day, is to research, explore and come participate.

landing @ River lands
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SHOPPING on the GCG -

At one time the CHINA-T-SHOP was alone on this side of the plaza.  That is not the story now.  In just a month or more, Alaria Feraris and Jimbo Qinan have managed to populate the mall with some very talented designers and artists.
You will now find... Hair Stuff Designs (London Core)
                            Lawn and Garden Stuff Designs  (London Core)
                            Woman Stuff Designs (London Core)
                            Shoe & boot Stuff Designs (London Core)
                            Men Stuff Designs (London Core)
                            Westwood Custom Bikes (Richard Westwood)
                            Zun Zun Cuba (Zun Zun)
                            Kristins Clothier, Kristin Nightfire of Oceanside Estates
                            Off Your Rocker (SeanPatrick Carroll)
                            Welcome to Dreams  (Londan Dreams)
This is just giving you a sampling of the shops that are around the music venue that is there at *ROUND UP COUNTRY*, Clearwater Creek

What is nice is that there is ongoing music to dance to.. along with a big screen.. fun to be able to enjoy yourself.. while working on inventory etc... 
Guess who else is here, your favourite and mine, Cherokee Sensations..
She is currently at Muddy Water Mall, Muddy Shores  another mall owned by Alaria and Jimbo. stop the press.. she is now at Clearwater!!!!

Hop on the bus and come on down! Join her group here on GCG, she is putting out Xmas goodies. You know Cherokee, she just doesn't stop.
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Howdeeee.... The Great Canadian Grid celebrated its 2nd anniversary - the partying went on over an extended period of time..  Nox managed to get a picture  with people around the big banner... good on you Nox.

Congratulations - Roddie ( Roddie Macchi) our founder/owner and janitor all in one.. this guy never sleeps...  I keep looking for where his batteries are kept.

Partying at Po Monkey.. (jen smith's place) )    pic by Nox.

The GCG is about community and friendships.. If you don't know someone when you get to Canada, it won't be long before you do.  There is a lot that is different, being that GCG is an open sim.  BUT... there is nothing like the fellowship you will find, and the support from not just Roddie, but the GCG committed staff and GCG members themselves.

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We are talking today abour role play.. There are communities InWorldz too. The one we spoke about recently is Squanto Thorne's Spirit Nation sim. Squanto has been busy making the area more user friendly.  Not only is there the role play area, but there are areas where you can find a place and live .. in the outdoors, in his settlers area, gypsy camp or in a Native TeePee or wigwam

Squanto takes a lot of pride in trying to create the same native environment that his people's (the Wampanoag) lived back when life was lived at a different pace, and where the sound of drums, and singing is what entertained .. and where  community was sitting by a fire, or gathering as a group and telling stories.

Did you know that there is a difference between Plains Indians, and other tribes, that they each have their own customs, and history.  Over twenty Native American tribes .. some of the most colourful and best known in North America once lived int he wide open country of the Great Plains.  The Wampanoag Tribe, were not one of these tribes.    

Who were these people, how did they live from day to day, the beauty of being in the virtual world is you can learn about their past, by visiting and participating in the community of Spirit Nation, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy the landscapes and wilderness that Squanto has created.

Learn to hunt, practice your hunting skills. Have you ever wanted freedom from the western civilized need for being dressed from head to toe... what other incentive, then to live free... and in harmony with nature.

" Squanto Thorne: Like many other sims here at IWorldz Spirit Nation is going through some growing pains.   The Native way of life has not caught on yet"  We know there is an interest, but we don't always have the time, or are shy to just arrive, and not know what to do. or expect.     The landing area is very friendly and there are several merchants there who ply their trade ..=^_^= lots to see, and some very nice items you can bring back for souvenirs.  

Guess who has a shop set up there, yup, our one and only Cherokee Bravin, of Cherokee Sensations.  The soft leather Native Indian boots you've always wanted, she has them in several different styles.

Come visit... we know you will want to stay awhile and explore.. and you are very welcome to do just that.

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see video...  https://youtu.be/utHvKg-_ny8

click here fingers crossed

This is another fantastic build in InworldZ.. it is the incrediable world of Pandora, for all who loved Avatar, this is a place of magic and fantasy to give you hours of delight as you explore. The build was and is by Willow Rose, we hope this link will work for you.  She is the main character you will see in the video.

iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/utHvKg-_ny8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

if all else fails, try cut and paste, for sure you want to see this.

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JUMP AND JIVE  on Thursday from 4 - 6pm.  a swinging set hosted by Suzie Cummings...

There is always something going on at Mirror, get on their group list so you don't miss out and some very different entertainment

Club Mirror owned by Kitten Mirror

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Rest in Peace dear Hunter..  Hunter Montgomery was a much loved entertainer in all virtual worlds where he  played, a live talented musician, he will be missed.  Hunter has left for the big stage in the sky.  Many clubs in both Inworlds and GCG are holding special events in his memory.

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Every club has their regulars, Rocking the Blues is home to the group, Rockin' the blues, group tag is Blues Rockers...  Kira Wyldfire, lovingly calls the group the Blues Tribe... It is a dedicated group that fills the club from Thursday - through to Sunday.
The club is where you will often find a dizzy talented kitty called Lexxy Moore.
Lexxy has a techno shop of her own, and is involved in many different activities, but at RTB when she is there, she puts on a mean particle show. (pixel  fireworks, stunning colourful visuals) (a word, stay away from her kitty litter)

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Attended the story hour on Thursday, @ Seanchai Library  InworldZ... what a great way to spend some time listening to a talented "artist" entertain with a reading of a story line that keeps you listening for what will happen next. We enjoyed it.. we closed our eyes and enjoyed the visit into the fictional world.

Contact Shandon Loring for more information.....

note.. being read to .. is definitely something we could get used to.=^_^= this is really really a great way to spend some quiet time, and be entertained at the same time.  Wish we had discovered it sooner, it was unfortunate previous commitments meant we didn't get to stay till the end of the reading. Shandon is good..It didn't take long for him to draw us into the story line, and the characters he plays.
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If you have suggestions or places you want to know about.. don't be shy, let us know.

Jettis surprised China this week....sure put a smile on her face..

finding your way in a new world

We are starting again on GCG, this is so totally different from other grids that we want to make sure you understand that coming to Canada is not the same as when you land on other virtual soil.

Come to the Great Canadian Grid   Taxi to Welcome area

Where else can you go and be made to feel so welcome on arrival.  There is a welcome area, that allows you to pick out what avatar you would like to look like while you settle in.  A folder is provided on where to go for FREE items, new shape, new hair, new skin, AND if you like it what you see, till you really know what you want to do here at GCG you can have a small parcel of land FREE to put down a small house, trailer or stand under a tree.. whatever you want.

The Canadian spirit is alive and well on the GCG.  Join the group when you arrive, if you need anything and can't find it..  you go into the group and in chat, ask... how  simple is that.  There are two groups actually, one is the general grid group, and the other is called GCG Flyer... join it too, cuz that is the group that sends out notices you will want to know about.  

Along the wall you will see the faces and names of GCG officials who are available to assist you if you need help.  Roddie Macchi the owner who is very approachable when he is not on the run.  Bastien Falconvale mentor, Daniella MacTire staff,  Anna Wright  staff, Hairy Thor Forums Admin.  As mentioned in previous paragraph, the group always has people on who are very willing to help if they can and do.. If they don't know they try to help you find out.. 

We welcome everyone, when you are here, you are a Canadian =^_^=

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Ok you land and find you are one orange ball of flames, hot stuff.. don't panic on the wall over the stone railing, you will find the instructions on what to do..

and if you still have a problem .. remember.. go into chat.. someone will help you.

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If you are not new to OpenSim, visit the welcome area... it is just down the road,  or click on the board, along that same wall, et voila, you are at the Welcome area.. we do our best to make your life a happy one =^_^=

** see the Tim Horton's off to the right of the building, just walk around behind there for your cup of java. "C'est le Best gout, ever! Eh bien, c'est comme ons dit.. da best, eh!

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Moonlight Shops, this is a shop we found today, one of their departments features full perm mesh objects, if you are a budding entrepreneur wanting to start your own shop or business.. this is a good place to start if you want to try your hand at mesh.  Owned and operated by Shelby Moonlight.. She has a special on now with a lot of items FREE.  Taxi to Moonlight Shops

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taxi to Dragon's Realm,

There are places to visit,like Dragon Ronin's Pandora Floating Mountains, Dragon is always work and making changes you will want to visit many times.

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 Enchanted , on Nameless Isle  (mesh hair)(shapes,skins)  Owner Key Rayne is still moving in, but she has put up enough for you to have a nice wander and maybe find yourself a hairstyle that will hook you.  Some you out there know how you want to look and are willing to walk the mile for tat "special" hair do. The shop even has two prize chairs for those who like to stand while sorting overloaded inventories waiting for the lucky letter.

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Before we leave the Great Canadian Grid for today, we'd like to tell you about a contest that is going on at *** Power Angels ***Shop, Fun, Dance, Money, Houses,  when you land.. go straight and then go right towards the big picture boards.  You'll see the big sign, Photo contest.  Many of you are avid

photographers, Bob and Kylie Garzo  have got this contest going, take a silly wacky, picture, the rules are in a note card there, and put it on the board, every 7th of the month, they will pick a winner based on the number of votes.. it is fun, and a great way to get your friends in here to play and vote... While there look around in the shops, check out all there is to be had.

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>>>>> Travelling over to INWORLDZ

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Jettis and China make their home in both GCG and InworldZ, these two jet setters are making friends and enjoying themselves, it is hard to pin them down on where they spend the most time.  Friends InworldZ own clubs that are always providing a whole lot of entertainment, we've covered three of them here in previous posts.

  Trail End Saloon   owned by Dick Pinelli and Rusty Larimore where you get to dance to the meanest country rocking sounds, ever.

  ! The Loft Blues Club,  also owned by  Dick and Rusty. this club is where you will get all the down and dirty blues you can handle.  As well as guest entertainers that you are familiar with from other grids, like SL (second life)

Rockin' the Blues, Wyldwood Bayou NE - this popular hangout is owned and operated by the lovely Kira Wyldfire.  Not only does she have some of the best DJs around, she performs herself.. with her own brand of blues..  psst a little secret, she is a great builder... you didn't hear that here.

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Before we leave this neck of the woods.. let us take you to 1-Rusty's Rags - Main Store @ Elektra - 

here is a shop owned by a lady with a lot of talent and determination.  If you are cruising for new outfits, check out her style of clothing. If you don't see something, ask her.. She is no stranger to virtual retail, she has shops in Second Life too.

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How about something tropical... I hear ink Germany it is already getting much cooler.  Temperatures here are always balmy, there is lots to do, including shopping and a ballroom to show of your  new ball gowns.

East Coast 80's NightClub & Photo Studio owner Sonny Darkrose  ** he is a Canadian.

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limo to Hawks Designs

cough... we do believe that we heard China muttering about the where abouts of Jettis.. the item featured for today, will be in the next blog.. cough cough  meanwhile, we are presenting you with Larry Black Pinstripe from Hawks Designs, owner Hawk Eyre, has a naughty shirt if anyone can coax him to show it.

We believe this is Hawk himself modeling this outfit.  LOL   run Jettis, hide.

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Have you been to La Vie before...its time.. we are offering you the  >limo to La Vie owned by Jeanny Loorden   bring your main squeeze and check out the standing cuddle poses, 10 in all.  There is a demo box there for you to try them out before you purchase.

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a quick visit to SECOND LIFE                                                                    

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We hadn't heard from Zen in awhile, finally tracked her down at a club Trow was playing at..  The Bedlam Club, Saint LaCrouix

Always a supporter of live music, and a huge fan of the one and only Trow (Trow zer.boa)  she was catching his set.. This is a musician who has been playing in SL a long time.. since 2008 maybe... look him up.  His schedule is on his profile. or contact his long time friend and manager, Lylah Lockjaw.

Zen's hair - is EMO-tion  Legends, swedish blonde

skin - Tuty's Jing, creamy makeup

outfit - Sintimacy  c/w boots and bracelets

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The beautiful and alluring DJ Sugaree, is always  on stage, and ready to entertain you with her mixed genre of music.  She has acquired a huge fan following,  those who are her fans, will follow her anywhere.  And why, because she always delivers.  If you have not yet joined her group, do so, that is the best way to follow her as she spins her web across SL.  You will find her show times in her picks - do a search under Groups.. DJ Sugaree  

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ohh looks like China caught up with Jettis.. he's being nice.. wonder what she has up her sleeve..    somehow Jettis.. you might want to do her feet too... Knowing Jettis, he'll have her warmed up in no time.. =^_^=

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Till next time... please, find China or Jettis if you have news you want posted, send us a notecard.. if you are in SL, our contact there is Zen (13two7)