The most recent helpers:
FallenAngel Absent
Jamie Wright
thedeeferry
Jadwiga Abremović
Misty_Falls
Jupiter Rowland
Kelso.Uxlay

The photo is of a capuchin monkey being trained by an organization formerly known as "Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled, Inc". It was founded to raise and train capuchin monkeys to provide daily in-home assistance to people living with spinal cord injury or other mobility impairments.

They are transitioning from a service animal model, and are now exploring innovative assistive robotic technologies and the various uses of augmented/virtual reality. The aim is to use these technologies to assist those living with physical disabilities by helping meet their socialization, mental health and other health care needs. Check it out: https://www.envisioningaccess.org/

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has 10,500 joyous ceramic figures sitting there waiting to wiggle. Compared to the number of strippers at a club waiting to wiggle, that is a lot more. Compared to the number of jello deserts waiting to wiggle at any one time, that is a lot more wiggling. Compared to... OK, done with that.

Except, compared to the number of bobble-head AVs on OS, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has 100% more. That is why, for so many, OS is a joyless place. Let's change that. What I'm looking for is a number of bobble-head AVs that range from 1 to 10,500. OK, make that 20? 10? Can we get 10?

This has been a long post, so let me repeat my request. What I'm looking for is a pony. No, wait, that was for my last birthday. What I'm looking for is a... bobble-head AV!

I'm bringing this question to the group to see what suggestions you have. In the box, Star Ravenhurst asks, "What grids will help totally new people that join their grid? You have to teach them everything. Do any of these grids exist?"

My thoughts. People choose grids based on a number of criteria, such as cost of land ownership, the reputation of the grid owner, the dependability of the servers, and opportunities for shopping and socializing. However, people can travel to other grids for shopping and events, so the last two are perhaps less important.

Also, most of the people I've met have experience in SL. They need to learn what is different here. Which is what? How to run their own grid. Which grids allow you to attach your grid to theirs. How to get free land from other people. The number of people to expect at "big" events in OS. Some technical stuff -- I don't know -- scripting languages or something like that.

Then there are people who are total noobs. There are several grids that have sandboxes with instructional billboards set-up, like OSG. Anyone from almost any grid can visit regions like that. Some people have classes on different topics. But at times, people need one-on-one help.

So, a few requests, and a question.

1. Please name the grids that have the sandboxes with instructional material.
2. Please list classes that can help people learn stuff, especially the basics for noobs.
3. Are there instructional videos that teach basic skills?
4. Please say if you enjoy and are available to teach certain basic skills, one-on-one, to people new to the SL/OS family of virtual worlds.


The question is, is this group the best place to share this information for future use? Is there already an OSW group set-up for this? I think the best resource is a curated playlist of the best instructional YouTube videos. Anyone interested in doing that?

Oh my goodness I almost forgot I could ask here!! It is probably a long shot because I found these a long time ago on Metropolis grid (sad they are gone :() by pure chance because I was lost. Anyway. "They" are alien plants and there were 4 or 5 or 6 different configurations of the same roundsih shape, and when you approached they would make this beautiful alien sound. I don't know how I managed to lose them, but I did. I think we all have lost a lot more than we were able to save over the years. Which is why we love this group!! Yep, I am a weirdo so if anyone out there has these alien plants or knows where I can find them...that would make my Christmas for the next 5 years! Thanks. Happy New Year!!!

I need EvoX skins. Right now, mostly the usual skins, but fantasy skins and alien skins would be welcome as well. Anything that's good for an elf look would be welcome. I sometimes use a 'frozen elf' EvoX skin in SL, would love to do that as well in Open Sim =)

I'm OK with taking skins from other avatars, but I'd rather not take more of those if I can. A huge (or modest) EvoX fatpack would make my holidays awesome! =D

Tesla asked in the box about where to find a carousel. There is a "happyendpark merry go round gazebo" at the Marche Noir Yard Sale. It's from an old Stuff box (as is everything out in the yard). I've never seen it in any shop. As I say, the stuff in the yard sale is so old, it's new again. hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Xinashi/706/670/26.

Santa is not jolly! Let's help him out. Some items still on group member's wish lists.

• Character models/static NPC statues of the FNAF (Five Nights at
• Freddy's) animatronic animals.
• Botanical stuff, particularly the Waterlily cluster
• Some missing colors of the Folk Cabinet
• Jian Hummingbird flower.
• Jian Chubby Cat Bird Bus.
• Paragon dances
• An animated dragon
• Dust_bunny_wildflower_sneakers
• A 2-story building that has a symbol of a sun above the door
• Freckles
• Casino items
• Character models/static NPC statues of the FNAF (Five Nights at
• Freddy's) animatronic animals.
• Botanical stuff, particularly the Waterlily cluster
• Some missing colors of the Folk Cabinet
• Jian Hummingbird flower.
• Jian Chubby Cat Bird Bus.
• Paragon dances
• Animated dragon
• Dust_bunny_wildflower_sneakers
• A 2-story a building that has a symbol of a sun above the door

There are some leads on some of these items, but the items have yet to be found.

The Most Recent Helpful People
Looking at the activity in this month-old group, there have been many, many helpful people. FallenAngel Absent is the most recent here. In the box, Star Ravenhurst was helpful in letting a user know the group was a better way of asking to find stuff. Thanks to them both, and to you all.

Many people are busy this month with holiday preparations, gatherings, get-togethers, and parties. I'm looking forward to the coming new year, where more stuff will be sought, and even more stuff will be found. (Which is not logical, but it sounds good). Until then, watch them bubbles!

I'm looking for information about where to get the regular Legacy body, not just the perky. I'f like to add that to the Collaborative Shopping Guide Discord server.

BTW, check out the server and see what info we have and what info we need. https://discord.gg/4D425yXzkR

Search for freckles. And real freckles, not just a few barely visible ones. I actually have what I'm looking for, but the skin also has a tattoo covering half my body, which I don't like. Also, when I tried to edit a skin with the texture and add more freckles, it failed because the skin suddenly had holes in it.

"What I Found In OS" -- The Collaborative Guide to Shopping in OS.
Our main aim is to help each other get avatar essentials, and items that help us complete our look. It's a collaborative guide, which means it's a friendly place for all of us to share information. Keep us in mind during your next shopping spree.

We try to share information in an organized way, with comments posted by category and channel. That makes it easier to list and locate items.

When time permits, we will be adding categories for furnishings, structures, landscaping, and the like. For now, the guide is limited to items for your avatar. But there is so much of that to list! Please, tell us what you found in OS.
https://discord.gg/4D425yXzkR

The "What I Found In OS" Discord server now has a channel to share information about shops that have non-human genitals like Monster, Equine, Canine, Feline, and Chicken. OK, I didn't include chicken. There aren't any erotic body parts for chickens in OS are there? Please, god, tell me that there aren't erotic body parts for chickens in OS. (If there were, that would be all clucked up!) https://discord.gg/4D425yXzkR

The Most Recent Helpful People
In the last 2 weeks, these folks have helped people find stuff.

Cal
Jupiter Rowland
Arielle
thedeeferry
Lillysparks
Chilli Bean
Thirza

Search this group for past "The Most Recent Helpful People" posts. And hey! Are we now the almost most ginormous group on OSW? Thanks all for taking part.

I've set up a Discord server named "What I've Found in OS." Our main aim is to list the places where we can find our preferred brands of stuff. I need help deciding what categories and channels to have. I know that some bodies are hard to find, so having a specific channel for each body brand could be helpful. However, I don't know all the available body types. I know of Athena, Legacy, Reborn, and Ruth and Roth. Please tell me what the others are in OS. Thanks. Oh, and please visit and take part if you like. https://discord.gg/4D425yXzkR

Recent Helpful People
Please add a comment to acknowledge the people who have been helpful recently in you finding what you are looking for

This group is huge! I have to confess I haven't had the time to read all the recent posts. So, this will be the format for the weekly post about who has helped recently. And as always, a picture completely unrelated to the topic! Remember when bearded babies were a thing?

Hopefully, this link will work. I want this for my land. Does anyone have an idea how I can make this work? I can fiddle with simple scripts, but I am not a scripter. I have no idea how to make the dragon. Not sure how I would build the tower, but based on my talents, is probably the easiest part of this project for me, but I think it should probably be done in mesh, which I don't know how to do either. Basically, I need someone to do this for me. :D It is probably impossible, but isn't this the koolest thing?
https://www.facebook.com/reel/727074179319453

Taarna Welles makes original clothes for free in opensim. Her grid was offline for a bit, but it's back up now, and Taarna is in creative mode - so expect some more fashion and other goodies in the next months. bubblesz.nl:8002:Savvy

I am looking for so many things always but since I just joined this group I will start small and see how it goes. I am searching for a photographer to help me take surfing photos to showcase what I have been working on. It is VERY hard to take selfies while surfing. Thank you in advance! Also - would be fun to organize a few people to come try it while the photo person is there ... might as well make it a party. Don't worry- the weather man predicts perfect temperatures for the next week.

The Most Recent Helpful People
Lillysparks who gave very specific information about where to find Stuff boxes.
Jupiter Rowland offered tips on where to ind sweeping animations and Stuff boxes.

I am also going to acknowledge Copper & Prince Amor who responded to a request in the box (that is so old school) for a giggle animation

Here is an overly cute picture of someone who is not Rowland with a ponytail helping some random kid -- OK, her brother -- up a hill.

I'm looking for the "Stuff" boxes. They contain some of the first items imported to OS. These items are so old that they are once again new. Many of these high quality items are not in shops now. I'll be offering a curated selection of these items at the Black Market shop. Stop by now for items from the Stuff boxes with retro stuff.

I knew of 3 locations with a collection of the boxes. Two are now closed, and I forget the name of the other one. I'm looking for the names of places that have them and/or copies of any boxes you have,

The Most Recent Helpful People
1. Mistressdalgato for providing info on how to find salon doors.
2. Misty_Falls for actually making salon doors.
3. thedeeferry for offering Folk Cabinets in the colors I need.
4. EllenTiratzo for offering the broken lighthouse and the Botanical Waterlillys.
5. Star Ravenhurst for offering 21Strom trees and maybe more.

To celebrate, here is a random photo of stuff that nobody is looking for (as far as I know)

And, my gosh, 31 members! Post your wish lists, people. This group works!

I'm posting a lot here for items that will be going into the upcoming Marche Noir shop. So, it's only fair I give you all an opportunity to get a sneak preview of this Black Market. hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Xinashi/781/697/26

My latest search is for this broken lighthouse. If you like this kind of stuff, you might like the crashed plane shelter now at the shop. And please let me know if you have or know of items that would be good to have here. Thanks.

28 members in the group. Cool! I plan to post acknowledgements every Saturday for the prior week's helpful people. So far, just 3 days into the life of this group, we already have had help from thedeefairy and Misty Falls. Here's a picture of a choo choo train, just because. :) And, my! What interesting requests! I hope this group can be of help to you all.

I've found most of these in one of the Stuff boxes. However, the set is missing the Waterlily cluster 1 - White, and all Waterlily cluster 4 (Blue, Pink, Plain, Yellow, and White). I'm hoping to complete the collection, but if you'd like it as is, you can find it at March Noir.