Sunday, January 3, 2016

Brand new year 2016 -Great Canadian Grid



Happy New year everyone!



You are not seeing things.  Potlatch Foggarty opened in GCG at Hot Rods Diner n Mall,  Saturday January 2.2016 at 6 pm. grid time  Potlatch is very well known in SL, he has been a known and respected entertainer there since 2008. Now, you'll find him on the GCG. He  has a new group called Potlatch People.. you can join his group and know what and where he will be.  He will be at Jen's Hot Rod Diner on Saturdays.

Potlatch is here in GCG to build Personal, Artistic, Business and Network relationships, he believes strongly that the future lies in OS Grids.  He and his partner provide streams in SL and now bring their service to GCG.
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There were some great venues and parties on the GCG in December, here are some of the pictures from the events..  There are more on Flickr. visit the following link https://www.flickr.com/photos/qyhat_la_canaille/










Some of us.. just kicked back and enjoyed a quiet time, watching our friends, 
Jettis put together a swing for China to sit under the fragrant cherry blossoms..
where she could enjoy the sea air and the sound of the water cascading from a nearby water fall.


This is the start of a brand new year, and we (Great Canadian Grid) are still growing, it is a constant growth, and one that keeps the owner and his crew working at keeping we (residents) happy in our homesteads.

To this we would like to issue a gentle reminder, that many of us migrated here due to the discontent encountered living on a big over populated virtual world where "community" was not the norm.  We came and we stayed in GCG because of what we found here.

If you have been reading then notices sent out by Roddie Macchi (owner) we seem to be multiplying quickly.  With this comes certain reminders that rules are made for a reason.

The question in any growing society is how do we maintain our lifestyles, our community with the infiltration of all these unknowns, and with that influx comes the need to make room for them and what can come with "some" of the new members.

This morning there was a message about "griefing"   honestly it was a bit of a shock... Roddie explained what it is, and steps you can take to ensure it doesn't happen to you.  Please read the notices that are sent out by Roddie, there is a reason for these notices, should you not understand, or want more information, GCG has staff members who would be more then happy to help you.

Who is a staff member.. just take yourself off to the welcome area, there is a wall with staff members, their pictures and their names.

GCG is not SL and we want to keep it that way.
For us to achieve this, we all must work together, and keep the lines of communication open.  Many steps are different here, how tier is paid, how roll backs should be done, how high we can go in the sky and much more... we can not tell newcomers often enough... GCG is the greatest place, those who live here, love it.. but if you are coming to GCG, know..... we do things differently, our currency is different, how we market our products.. our preference to share when we can .i.e. put out free merchandise...  Please read the bulletins, note cards, and join our GCG groups.


DJ Nox Darkness Looks after notices and events on GCG.  Friend him, keep in touch, read his notices to find out what is happening on the grid.  Events are plenty and well advertised on the GCG, you have places to go, entertainment and music of all genres.


GCG celebrated two years, and we intend to celebrate many more.  We (residents)give/ show appreciation, and thanks, not only to the owner, Roddie, but to each other, as often as we can.  Having been in several virtual worlds, this is where we live and our home.  



HAPPY NEW YEAR


Jettis Sphere    China Dream



Sunday, December 13, 2015

December news




ON THE CAR... DJ THOR HAMMER !  LOL.. we got many pictures of him moving his body on that awesome car..  (err sorry Thor, you awesome too)


Land of the Three Moons, Moonscape  take the taxi, DJ is there on Thursdays, but there is music 24/7  You want to see this DJ Thor prance and do his moves, come Thursdays between, 5 - 7 pm pacific time.


CLUB IS ON AND ADULT Sim. no dress code, the inn however is sophisticated and elegant.
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We've made a discovery- on our travels we meet a lot of very interesting and creative people. In reading a profile, we found another Pandora.   This one is owned by HCB Bear.  He has 8 themed sims, one of them being Pandora.

Land of enchanment based on the movie Avatar.  There is the main sim, a skydome, and Cassiopiea(largest space station in IW) to see.  




From Pandora, we were easily able to fly over and discover his other themes. He is also the owbner of East Coast 80's (the nite club)  check out his picks for the land marks... You will want to explore, all his other parks as well.  He is open to answering any and all of our questions.  Even explain the making of Pandora...  Bear assembled a wonderful crew of creative artists and kudos to him for acknowledging their contributions.
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Next - a hidden underwater paradise!  
Where is this paradise... check creator/builder Gaudin Himmel for the land marks to his different builds.  Included is a big ballroom, that plays romantic music 24/7.. formal attire is appreciated. the floor is like a mirror you will feel like you are gliding across an endless sea.




There is a labyrinth of pathways not only above ground, but under the sea for you to explore.



Gaudin hosting China through the underwater ruins and mermaid and mermen playgrounds.



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Did you see the advert?

Do you know someone who needs a puppy, kitty, or polar bear this holiday season? At the Virtual Kennel Club (VKC?) we have artificially intelligent, trainable animals that can:

    ? Develop their own individual personality
    ? Learn custom commands and tricks
    ? Be petted by you and your visitors
    ? Fetch toys or other objects
    ? Greet your visitors


Come and meet them in our VKC Park at   limo to park  http://places.inworldz.com/Turing%20Isle/93/189/28

HOW DO I PLAY WITH THESE PETS?
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Each pet in the Park has a name which you can see above their head. In these instructions we'll say the pet's name is Fido, but use the pet's actual name when you give your commands.

Fido listens to any chat that begins with his name or part of his name.  Say 'Fido come' and he will come to you!  You can also just say 'fi come' and he will respond to that too.  For the remainder of the manual, I will use Fido's full name in commands, but remember you can shorten it in any command.


You tell Fido what to do by saying his name and the command you want him to do, like 'fido sit'.  Fido starts off knowing some commands, and you can teach him new ones.  Anyone can give Fido commands.




Having had one of their pets in SL we can tell you, they really are fun, entertaining, and good companions. Look at the face! It is adorable.
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Welcome to the Loft Blues Club - owners Dick Pinelli and Rusty Larimore have got it all decked out for the holidays... taxi
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The Welcome mat is out at Rocking the Blues... the doors are always open, come sit a spell, listen to the music, if you are there during show times, you'll find lots of company  to enjoy the holidays with.  taxi
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China has been busy setting up her small kiosk at Spirit Nation, Native American -Eastern Woodlands  



There is a lot to see there, not only her shop but that of her pal Cherokee Bravin  (owner of Cherokee Sensations  & Bravin Homes)and the other talented designers who are marketing their items in the Welcome area.

This week while we were there, China took us on a tour of Spirit Nation, you have to watch for the wild animals that can attack in the forest areas, but aside from that.. if you are into wilderness.. you got it here.  The best person tho' to tour you around and explain what is happening is Squanto Thorne. Look him up.

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HOLIDAY WISHES FROM ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS BLOG... this is only a sampling - What a great year.. and a new one just around the corner.





   
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Hey Boys!   Time for some GCG news....

With snow on the way, and in some provinces it is here already, many residents are looking for new homes, cabins, places to nest.  We noitced there are a lot of builders out there, looking to make you happy.



Creator Steven Barcelos has come to GCG bringing with him a few of his favourite luxury homes, log homes, treehouses as well as custom homes and Tiki style houses.

He is in a festive mood and has lashed pricing.. there is something for almost any budget.  come have a look.  here is your link please be in GCG when you try this.
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Medieval Villagers of Manitou - a notice has been sent out., Looking for a new home?  but don't want to commit to owning a region.



We have 6 houses in a low lag medieval themed village (spread over 5 regions) complete with a mall and many public spaces. And we still have 4 sky-islands left. The homes are 750 prims, the islands 1,000 prims at a cost of MC$0/month. IM Winter Silversmith
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Madison Gardner has a new home out.. 




the newest house just put out from     Out Of Time Architecture.
The Arizona Home.
Modern style 
1 bedroom 
hot tub
floating fireplace

Come and walk through  your next dream home.

If you go to her picks you can visit and walk around her builds.
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Let's see.. oh .. here is one of Chris's (Chris Namaste) offerings . for men! 




hello great gridders :) 
New hair (mesh) for men in morocan market & mainstore :) yay !

many colors available & free demo's, (if u wish another color, just let me know in note). Mesh open shirt in mainstore for him in many colors (high quality)  and ... many new arrivals :)  In each store u find group gifts & other freebie's 
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Ok everyone we getting this out early enough to give  you time to mark your calendars and clear your agendas to come and party.



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And on the 17th. you have DJ Nox DJing at a very interesting sounding party.


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It is the holidays..  Who is the DJ that is rocking out all over the grid.  With two of his own clubs in InWorldz, he is spending a lot of time here on GCG..  Do you know the clubs he plays here?  One of them???

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Check out what is happening in this rocking club, It is one of Jen's clubs... You know you'll have fun... She won't let you do otherwise... 


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Merci is fav. for shoes, check it out.
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Where there is always some thing to see enjoy and experience.  Naked or Nearly club... Monday's from 4pm - 6 pm.  is owned by Shelby Moonlight and the  house DJ is the one and only DJ Nox.
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China's relocating her Adult Art Gallery, It should be set up again by the new year. Watch for further news.


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The Great Canadian Grid is a wonderful place to call home, so much is happening, and happened.  We are all looking forward to the new year.

From our fearless grid owner (Roddie Macchi)  and all of us on the grid, we wish you all a very happy and enjoyable holiday season.

Please  -   Join us for the Christmas Spectacular  check out all the fab DJ's we will have doing the entertaining.  What is a party without you. =^_^=
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Saturday, December 5, 2015

December postscript


There are so many, many deserving creators and builders, we wish we could put them all out there for you to read about AND visit.. that is impossible, but thanks to the CGC Flyer, the creators/builders themselves post their sales, promotions as soon as they are ready for you.

WE have taken some of the more recent ones, that we hope will help you enjoy the holidays just that little bit more.
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Subject: Contests and Freebies

Message:
Winter Silversmith has created a new group for merchants, creators and consumers.

Contests and Freebies

got something free to give away? advertise it in here, only once per
week per items please (so if you have two stores giving away a free
item, then that's two ads this week). The notice must be about the
FREE giveaway item and not so much your store. The idea is to bring
people to your store for the free item and hopefully they will shop
there too :)     Contests and Freebies    Join today! :)
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Xmas tree and Ornaments!

Message:
SB&C is pleased to announce the arrival of our Xmas Tree! This ultra
realistic beauty is a mesh tree with mesh ornaments and several
different types of lights and includes felt skirt to help keep those
prezzies safe!! It comes in 3 sizes and is more colorful than Ben Hur!
Also available now are the ornaments that decorate the SB&C Xmas tree
for your own tree! Trees and ornaments ARE copyable, so enjoy and
Happy Holidays from SB&C!             TR Lifter
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New  @    CHINA-T-SHOP  and  CHINA-T-EXOTICA ART GALLERY

Both at the T-shop and the Art Gallery, you will find new items for your holiday shopping.Whether you want a new festive top for your favourite jeans, or you feel like resting your eyes for a while on delicious eye candy have a look.. see what you can find.  NB* China is setting up her shop on L'ile de Chine, she hopes to have it done soon... but her other shops are still happening, check her picks.
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Subject: DING-DONG DECOR
Message:
No - its not for your doorbell. This is for the guys!! Private Santa decor - you can hang your santa hat on it, or you can string it with lights. OR you can string it AND hang your santa hat on it. (hat has a jingle bell at the tip - wish I could animate that). Wear it to the up-coming holiday parties and/or wear it for your loved one(s). All "parts" are included! DEMO in store (middle section of the store - 1st floor).
Have fun!
River Lonetree
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DJ Tommy Seetan - thank you for posting this.. I'm reposting here, so that everyone can see it.

You tube -CP CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY TRAIN  2015
Published on 1 Dec 2015
The most beautiful train in the world is the CP Christmas/Holiday Train. Shown here in daylight, dusk & total darkness, & along a river at night showing beautiful reflections in the water with all its lights. It is a beautiful sight to see & so proud its Canadian. (17th year). Always flying Canadian & U.S. flags. Live Xmas music at every stop, & food donations are always welcome. http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/canada

Hey Boyz only in Canada, eh!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_jWaScptQ4
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DJ Tony Foxx


DJ Tony can be found on both grids, GCG and Inworldz, he owns two clubs in IWz, but he is so busy, DJing at 3 clubs in GCG, fund raisers and other gigs, that the man is always on the go.  A New Yorker with 6 years experience, he can play .. let's see.. we do a copy paste...    50's to now Rock & Roll, Classic Rock, R&B Old School, Pop, Soul, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Romantic Jazz & R&B, Boogie Swing.  He'll do weddings too. If interested contact the man.

He's in SL on Tuesday, GCG  Hot Rods for Jen, Elegance Ball Room and the Beat Box... to keep up with where he is times etc.   Join his group or contact him.  You won't be disappointed..
Dec. 16 - he is doing a benefit for IWEG from 6 - 8    =^_^=
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We suggest that readers subscribe to groups that interest them, this way you never get to miss what is happening and when. (we at VL (Virtual Lifestyles) do our best to bring you as much news as possible, at the moment, staffing is such that we cannot go daily =^_^=....
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December 5, 2015, 5:10 am
Group notice: SENDALONDE PLAYERS EVENTS THIS MONTH
"ROBIN HOOD & THE KING'S BLING"
The full cast of Sendalonde Players will be performing this great comedy play AT 2PM ON 12TH DECEMBER, and you will love seeing how the villagers trick King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
"HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS"
Sendalonde Players' Producer, Ladyheart Janick, will be reading this popular story from the Original Cartoon Movie Script written by Dr. Seuss AT 2PM ON 19TH DECEMBER.
Also displaying the award-winning illustrations of Chuck Jones.    for more info.   contact Ladyheart Janick
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Trivia buffs

Group notice: 2AM TRIVIA PART
Come and see how many General Knowledge trivia questions you can answer at our trivia party on Saturday. Twenty questions on various subjects with 20 Iz for every first correct answer. Even if you are not first, you could still win as all correct answers at totted up at the end with 500 Iz to the overall winner and 250 Iz to second place. DJ Steel will be spinning the discs for us to dance to and playing your requests. Come and join the fun, chat and laughter at 2:00 am in the Square. See you there.

due to time differences, please contact Pipedreams Catteneo to find out when this will take place again.
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Castles - 

 Two Castles for the Price of One
We are running a Two for One offer at our Inworldz Castle store this December. Buy any Castle Q Castle during December Inworldz and receive another free Castle Q to the same value of your purchase. Just login to our website to claim your free Castle after you make your purchase at our Notos Store Inworldz.
http://www.castleq.com/special/
for more information - zipporah fanbridge
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Full Perm BUILDERS PARADISE

2-3 new item weekly
100% mesh, 100% high quality
Low price and prim count

-Building components
-Clothes
-Landscape
-Decorations
To many to be listed

Our store have a little bit of all for all, but out main focus to help builders with high quality stock 
Some on the items can be downloaded ad DAE and OBJ files with the permission to be used in other grids:http://daywalker.recapture.biz/

With questions, message Armix Portal
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New  @    CHINA-T-SHOP  and  CHINA-T-EXOTICA ART GALLERY

Both at the T-shop and the Art Gallery, you will find new items for your holiday shopping.Whether you want a new festive top for your favourite jeans, or you feel like resting your eyes for a while on delicious eye candy have a look.. see what you can find.

owner -China Dream  (profile picks)
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a memory - It was Xmas time back in 2007 and Q was still learning my way around in SL (Second Life)  I remember wanting a log cabin on a mountain top.. Lots of snow, sunsets and maybe a view of the ocean.  With the help of my Tiny friend Awen we found the land easily enough, she being a veteran, next to my few months.  After searching high and low I realized to find "what I wanted" could take a very long time.  It was the holidays, Q wanted to get settled and decorate.

It can be a tedious task finding just the right "home for the holidays".. Ta Dah... fast forward to 2015 and look what is available to you..
SedaSignature Homes!
Group notice: Cabins - Homes- Mansions @ Seda Signatures Homes
-It's the time for Shopping -  Looking for a new house.. .. but you don't want a diversity of landmarks to visit ? Here you have them all on 1 platform Winter Cabins,  Victorian Houses, Modern Houses, Beach Houses, Beautiful Mansion  Just 1 tp away from your new home. ~~ Unique Quality built copy/mod homes that are reasonably priced and easy to rez.
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Meet Curt Halberd - owner of Domus Builders.


Mesh and prim builds, full sim build outs, custom textures.

In addition to the mesh structures and accessories shown at my store, He also does complete sim build outs, custom structures (mesh or prim) and custom textures. 


Nice selection, we have our eye on one in particular, goes in open waters and crosses sims...  Look around, but before you decide, check out Bayou Boats.
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Every body gets our attention at one time or another...


 this doll is Mystique Soulstar.... she works hard at bringing everyone a smile... you can often find her on stage at Rocking the Blues - the club where the Blues Tribe resides! 


The dance floor is usually rocking on week-ends.. You meet the most interesting people at RTB....Drop in, chances are you'll soon be calling it "home"
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Till next time