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.

High Realistic Human Skin Female,Male,Teen,Model Shape, Man Shape,Women Hair,Man Hair,Elegant, Formal,Wedding Gown,Clothes,Shoes,Make up,Lipsticks, Roleplay,Fantasy,Skins,Shape,Hair, Mesh,Eyes, Fashion,free Gift,Jewelry,Breast,Nipples,Beard,Clothes,oh

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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)

Ready for more IWz

Let's start this off with an entertainer that is in a league of his own. We caught him when he was almost done his set.  It was interesting enough that we stayed to hear it all.  Then later we did get a chance to visit.

This is what Hunter has to say...
Hunter Montgomery: I have been a Live SL performer since 2006. When Iwz started I was brought here by a friend and started playing here. InWorldz Live performer. I play Synthesizers, Keyboards, Guitars, Bass and Drums. Covering everything from Bach to Pink Floyd and beyond.  Performing in SL on my original avatar since 2006. Now bringing my wares to InWorldz. I hope to see you dancing at one of my shows soon.. 

Love and Light

Hunter. 

You will be entertained, you can dance, you can sit and relax to the vibrating sounds that will enfold you.. for sure you will enjoy.

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This next entertainer, we've heard a few times now, and each time, we would like to be able to ask for more.. cuz he delivers in several languages, and there is nothing more romantic then a Brazilian love song.  We caught him at  Club Mirror   Don't be shy, ask him for songs in Spanish, & Portuguese, he will do mostly English unless encouraged to share his versatility.

Meet Mitch Triellis..

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Please note, the entertainers that we introduce you to, have their schedules on or in their profiles.  So far the clubs we have attended have all been extremely friendly and welcoming. We hope you will do a lot of bar/club hopping. Eventually you will find one you will want to call home, that doesn't prevent you from roaming, from time to  time to explore.
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Hawk's Designs Men & Women's Clothing  with over 800 items in the shop there has to be something there for you.  Hawk carries a wide variety of items for both men and women, from casual to role play and formal.

Ladies there are some really special outfits, you know how men hate to shop.. if you see something you like, you can IM Hawk Eyre, owner of the store and he will send it to your favourtie  guy with a notecard saying who it is from.
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We are going to spend some time today featuring Shllelz Designs @ Stormborn

We have been doing virtual blogs for years now and covered a lot about individuality, shapes and skins. From new comers to Virtual Worlds to old timers, we all arrive at a stage where we are wanting something new.  A look that brings out the personality and character that we have developed.

This is just a portion of the wall that displays designer Lush Meme's wares. Her slogan says, Beautiful  skins for beautiful people.  She means it, she carefully crafts each of her skins and shapes. Each skin, has it own kind of bosom.  When you go, please try a demo, they are all shown on the wall, you can't miss them.

**note** to look like the picture, you must wear the shape that the designer used when doing the promo picture.  IF you have a favourite shape, try it with the demo, you will discover a different look, it will be YOUR look.

Lush also makes a line of lip colour, check them out, some of the skins when you buy have a coupe of makeup options in them.  AND if that is not enough, the designer also has private hair.. not  everyone wants to be bald.  So not only do you have nipples that look like a nipple, you have the option of pubic hair.

If you have not yet discovered this shop, then it is in your best interest to get on over to one of her shops and check things out.  Bonus for you is that this is a designer that is inworld and gets back to you if you  have questions or issues.

All hairstyles from  EMO-tions Hair

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Till next time, shop,enjoy, and most of all, be happy.

PS, there is a 3 pm live performance today, Wed. 22. 2015  by Ceci Dover @

taxi to Hi Hat Club   Formal attire please

Hot - Coming on Monday... Start June of properly..

The Ivory Key's,   did you miss the grand re-opening.. if you did, you are getting a second chance, this Monday, June 1. @ 6 PM SL time, the delicious, delightful sexy DJ Sugaree will be on stage to help you groove into a new week.

You'll find the link at the start of this blog, this club is a must see if for the build alone.  It is inside a piano, and the inside is a class act that will take you back to the days of the big bands and the singers that crooned and had you dancing close and tight with your squeeze.

Thursday evening we were treated to DJ Nick and his lovely wife Mel, with two hours of  dreamy music.  You missed  DJ Nick, don't miss DJ Sugaree

The Ivory Key's  is owned and operated by the lovely Gingerspice2 known to her friends as Gin.  This club is Gin's dream, you have any questions, give her a nudge, she will be more than happy to talk you about the club.

The club is formal, so you get to wear your fancy gowns, and fellas you get to show us your handsome and debonair side.

Come experience another era where elegance, charm and an evening out meant
cozy momets, anticipating the mood of the night and all it will bring.

There are single and couple dances..  There are times when each and everyone of us enjoys - along time - where else to explore a relaxing down time but in a club with the ambience of a private club, and the music of DJ's who are experienced and knkow how to deliver.
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Monday the Dynamic DJ Yume is at  The Crossroads ~ Get Your Mojo Working & Your Motor Running,  -  totally different sounds, she is there from  noon till 2 pm SL time..
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Blackhearts Blues Cafe...A Blues Original,     8 - 10 a.m. SL time
your favourite DJ Chris will be playing his brand of blues.  Check his schedule for the other times he is on at Blackhearts
This is DJ Chris showing you his naughty side   =^_^=

This is a club that has a Blues atmosphere that you are going to enjoy!

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Braham Design, Alabama Sunshine  One of favourite shopping boutiques. Ladies they do the 55 Thursdays!  Yes they do!!  - this dress for instance -

Jewelry - earrings, necklace by Beloved Jewelry  taxi in side bar

Hair - EMO-tions Hair  Celie

Make up - TUTY'S MOCAP ANIMATIONS, SKIN & SHAPE, HAIR,
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Happy Week-end everyone..

more February news..

"Trav McCullough is passionate about music. He possesses a powerful, rich voice,and loves a song that plays with your emotions and makes you feel something. Trav started singing when he was in his teens, singing gospel music in his church. These days, while he still loves gospel, he also loves to sing pop, light rock and country. He loves the music of Josh Groban, Neil Diamond, Chris Isaak and Il Divo. If you like music that touches your heart, you’re sure to enjoy Trav’s music" (taken from his profile)

He also has a link to his schedule/calendar on his profile, best is to join his group, once you've heard him, you will want to hear more.

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TRAX LIVE MUSIC RESOURCE CENTER,

BYTE ME RECORDS STORE,

You have favourite artist in SL that you really enjoy and follow when they perform if you are able to get there.  The above links takes you to a  music store that sells their online albums.  for more information on this find, contact Bones Writer, who is the owner and builder of Trax live Music Resource Center.  He also makes SLCDs for the SL musicians and performers. He also rents listening booths with mp3s at the center.

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Floating Fire Opal Earrings and Necklace with texture change metals (4 metal choices in each pair of earrings and necklace).

This jewelry is only available for My 60L Secret!  Transferable.

60L each  LM in side bar.

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Available for a limited time in all colors .. 

Analog Dog Hair Island

If you have yet to shop at AD then now is as good a time as any to discover a hair shop that has been around for some time and offers you a good variety of styles at good prices.  There is also a sale area that has styles that are excellent choices if you role play or like to attend theme parties.

for 75L you can try the Gatcha machines, (3) one of them features the sun signs on a hair pin in the hair.  could be addictive.

There is also a Petites section for all you wee ones. =^_^=

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Found this little club in one of our wanderings Bleu Katt Blues, Rock & Live Music Lounge,  Because of the times they feature artist and live DJs etc. we are guessing that they are in a different time zone.  Which is why we are offering them up to you.

So many of us work or live in SL at different times, This is a good option to have in our landmarks.

For lovers of Blues, Rock and Live Music. A very Friendly club with the emphasis on enjoying SL. Ever feel like you are just traffic to some clubs? Come to the Bleu Katt where you aren't just a number. Entertaining SL residents since 2008.

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The Pier - Live Music Venue, Wild Beach -for great music and fun, join the satisfied music lovers who like to just hang out and dance to good tunes.

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Now here is a place that is so big, you are faced with a map when you land so you can TP to your destination. the go to for us of course is the main stage at the Crossroads, where you are always sure to hear the best of the blues in all its forms dished out by some of the "best" DJs around.

It is hard to get a clear picture once the DJ's start. there are avatars everywhere. Bad boy DJ Rg. Papp is a regular here, as well as our one and only DJ Yume.

The Crossroads ~ Get Your Mojo Working & Your Motor Running,

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Wednesdays - Ropes Club * BDSM   -  6 pm - 8 pm SL  Adult Club

Saturdays -  Pacifique    5 pm - 7 pm  SL    PG all welcome

* Ropes is an adult club, it caters to an adult crowd, the club itself is formal - semi formal, and has a very welcoming and warm ambiance.  The interests of their club members is not played out in private areas, not accessed by the general public.  Come for the great music and camaraderie provided by the staff of Ropes .. they work hard to ensure you have a good time.

You all know what a pussy cat Dj Kirt is... his shows keep getting better and better, get in his group, or, if you lack space to join his group, subscribe, the joiner is on his board or you'll find one at the club.. the man is a music wizzard.

Club Solo

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DJ Sun  the blues wonder that plays at the Crossroads.

Authentic blues at the Crossroads

Wed    1pm - 3pm SLT (9pm UK)

Thu   11am - 1pm SLT (7pm UK)

Fri      Noon - 2pm SLT (8pm UK) 

Sun    Noon - 2pm SLT (8pm UK) 

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Wednesday's news

Designer Circle, round 87, is on with a lot of interesting items to pick from. Our model today is Clair -shape 2014  from Coco Sands Shapes. When we started the blog we asked Clair to work with us on the items from another suppliers - >Asset<  Skin and Hair are from Asset (Marion)   
Port Kar Market - Asset Hair - Underscore - Tribal Soul Designs,        
...Shoes are from Storm Crow Designs, available at DC87...           
The darling outfit is from B-Dazzled, one of the designers at DC87

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Do you have the new LM for  Official Shoenique Designs/Unique Designs (heels to die for),
Same great deals, new location, be sure to visit and checkout what is being offered.  You know that Ellie is always offering up something delicious and tempting.
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Bull God Choppers  - time to get over there to hit the M & M board.
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This is your last night to see her at Firehouse 59, the lovely DJ Sugaree is changing venues... Don't miss her last evening at Firehoue 59, her set starts at 6 PM... come celebrate Change.... url in side bar

PS - join her group to know where she is playing - did you know that she is at Crystal Rock, every 2nd Sunday, and every 3rd Sunday at Mystic Gate?  Every 1st Sunday of the month she is at EnVogue
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DJ Yume  - tonight at Tango's 7 PM _ 9 PM SL
                Friday you will find her at Sweet Magnolia's  7 - 9 pm SL

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New hair is available for group members at Alli&Ali Designs Classic - Hair, Scripts, Gimp tutorials,

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Till next time, be happy!

LaLa Moon - and....

LALA Moon Hair Store,
Vain fashionistas that we are, we are totally enamored with this shop.  Add to that fact that they design way cool hairdos, they have 3 gotcha machines where for a 100L a pop you get to try your luck for one of 12 different styles.
No, the hair shown here is not from the Gotcha machines,  This style is called Destiny.
The outfit worn is from the store, Piece of Mind, it is their  Secret Wednesday offering for this week.   B L A C K H A U S ~ W H I T E M A R K E T ~ Piece of Mind, Scott  the outfit comes with its own set of tall black lace up boots.

It is thunder and lightening here, with a lot of wet pouring rain, hey don't know about you, but this is shopping weather.
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Our favourite little bundle of Asian fireworks DJ Yume Yoshikawa has got some themed parties planned for you.  Grab our daytimer or bookmark this blog, cuz we are going to give you some of her upcoming events.

These are planned for Tango's club 7 pm  -9 pm slt. in August 

Wednesday, August 6th – Wednesday Night Fever (DISCO)
Wednesday, August 13th – Trailer Trash Night (Rock, R&B)
Wednesday, August 20th – Slow Grooves & Midnight Moves (Love Music, R&B, Jazz)

Wednesday, August 27th – Last Days of Summer Beach Party (60s, 70s Rock)

Every Friday - 7 - 9 pm it is Latin Sizzle at Sweet Magnolia's Outdoor venue.  Both of these clubs are on our roster,  taxi/limo in side bar
Hostess with the mostest - Sweet Baby Blue
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Let us introduce you to a very talented young man who has designed and brought to SL a beautiful sim that represents Sydney Australia.  There is also a wonderful underwater wonderland for you to explore.  If you are a surfer, you will want to try out the waves.

Some of the wonderful prizes offered by Paris Metro Couture are dreamed up and created by Alex. We had asked for a list of the entertainment this week-end, but at the time of this writing, we have not received it.

This week-end Saturday and Sunday, at this location, Sydney City, Australia , Blue Wing  you will be entertained, with 4 different shows each day. Showtime begins at 1pm slt.  there will be a new entertainer each hour last one being at 4 pm.  Alex will be singing we've heard him sing, now its up to you to enjoy time with  Alex too.
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This is Wednesday, and yes Yume is at Tango's tonight...

Sugaree is at the Firehouse 59 tonight at 6.pm

Tomorrow Thursday at 9 a.m. you'll find DJ Rg Papp at The Crossroads

if you like these DJs join their groups so you don't miss out on their play dates!
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Till next time... goedenavond... tot ziens