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T – Timelessness
Time doesn’t pass in TAKE Land. Here, everything is the present. It’s a space beyond the clock, where the ancestral and the future embrace. The castle, the temples, and the waterfalls tell stories from eras never forgotten.
“There’s no rush here. Everything is now.”

A Tribute to a Generous Soul: Fred Beckhusen
I am truly blessed to call Fred Beckhusen my friend. In all my life, I have never met someone so generous, loving, and quietly extraordinary. Fred’s heart is as vast as the grids he helps create, and yesterday, he left me in awe once again.
He invited me to test drive a magnificent stagecoach—complete with animated horses, with interior for two passengers and guest who sits next to driver. I thought it was a part of his own Silver Stirrup Stables project he created. But no—Fred had built it for us. As I climbed aboard and drove that beautiful coach, I felt transported to a time of dusty roads, tumbleweeds, and sagebrush. It wasn’t just a build; it was a moment, a memory, a gift from the past wrapped in pixels.
And this morning, I awoke to a message: he had packaged the stagecoach into an IAR for me. Not just to enjoy, but to share freely with others. Because that’s Fred. Always giving. Always humble. Never seeking the spotlight.
Fred Beckhusen is the real deal. He’s the steady heart behind Outworldz and DreamGrid, but more than that, he’s a rare and generous soul who enriches our lives every day without asking for a thing in return.
Thank you, Fred—from the depths of my heart. You bring dreams to life.
Visit the New Silver Stirrup Stables

Region: outworldz.com:9000/!New Silver Stirrup Stables/256/235/22

Saddle up and ride into something truly special—Fred Beckhusen's Silver Stirrup Stables is now open to visitors! Nestled in a scenic virtual countryside, this breathtaking region is filled with beautifully crafted horses ready to ride and a full set of animated jumping obstacles designed for excitement and skill.
Whether you're here to test your horse's agility or simply take in the immersive beauty of the build, you'll find a place that celebrates both fun and freedom. Fred has poured his heart into every detail—from the realistic horse animations to the expertly constructed jumps.
Bring a friend, grab a horse, and enjoy the ride. As with everything Fred creates, it’s free to explore and share. Come see what makes this man a legend in our world.
Thank you, Fred

You may also pick up the Stagecoach at Spirit of Dreams at Three Hills Grid. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Spirit of Dreams
https://outworldz.com/
#ferdfrederix #FredBeckhusen # SilverStirrupsStables #Outworldz #DreamGrid

On April 26 11 people were killed and many others injured in Vancouver after an SUV rammed into a crowded Lapu Lapu street festival in Vancouver.

This has been on my mind. Today is a day of Remebrance in BC, Canada. I made/modded a vigil candle in a holder and it's at the Birch Grove RCMP station free to copy/buy for 0.

The candle is from Sketchfab:

"Candle Low" (https://skfb.ly/6TCpr) by Batuhan13 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

The holder is simple prims and the flame is from an old LK candle. The hold is a default SL one and the animate on attach script is available a bunch of places. I think I have it from back in SL days but on outworldz and probably OSgrid in the scripting forum etc.

Cherish those you love everyday. Cherish community and safety. Hold folks in your heart who don't get to and offer them light and love.

First Hand Fashion Store
[ - - - > click on the ticket machine at the landing point to teleport directly to the other side of region...]

1 Dress - 3 different Styles [ available in 6 pastel colors ]

!!! customized for Simona Mesh Body Auto Alpha !!!

-> animated Mesh Font "New" is free to copy :)

* * *

First Hand Fashion Store
[ - - - > klicke den Fahrkartenautomaten am Landepunkt an um direkt auf die andere Seite der Region zu teleportieren...]

1 Kleid - 3 verschiede Outfits [ in 6 Pastelltönen erhältlich ]

!!! angepasst für Simona Mesh Body Auto Alpha !!!

-> die animierte Mesh Schrift "NEW" ist frei kopierbar :)

*NEW * Squeaking Weather Vanes * NEW *

Weather Vanes with random rotations and squeaking sound - guaranteed to be annoying!!!

Now available in the small garden center of Needful Things
[ - - - > click on the ticket machine at the landing point to teleport directly to the right street].

* * *
* NEU * Quietschende Wetterhähne * NEU *

Qietschende Wetterhähne mit zufälliger Drehung und Quietsch-Sound - garantiert nervtötend!!!

Ab sofort erhältlich im kleinen Garten Center von Needful Things
[ - - - > klicke den Fahrkartenautomaten am Landepunkt an um direkt in die richtige Straße zu teleportieren!]

SAVE THE DATE!!!
🚀 VWEC in OpenSim presents: Designing Dynamic Learning
🗓 April 14th | 10:00 AM Grid Time
📍 Location: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:VWEC

Are you building immersive regions? Leading a course? Crafting self-directed learning adventures? Then you’re already part of the vibrant educational pulse in virtual worlds! 🌍✨

Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll explore a powerful model for designing engaging environments and instruction—built to optimize learning for your audience AND for you. 💡

Come ready to create, collaborate, and level up your virtual teaching game! 🛠️📚 #VWEC #OpenSim #VirtualWorldLearning #InstructionalDesign #EdTech #ImmersiveLearning

Been Having fun with EEP Sky's. However If you are working with older versions of Firestorm or Singularity viewers you will not see like this. Thanks to a friend who tested it for me old school ways but sadly many people dont have this capacity. The only thing is the top layer clouds I could not make them move only the lower layers.
Any ideas would be welcome still new at this lol

Samsara2 is almost ready...I think one week to go and we will have a big opening on Samsara with a live performance.

Here is just another tip of the vail....Your always free to have a look already...changed the landingpoint to the new part.

https://gyazo.com/972098fbe5139f97686d10336d07e077

Taxi: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Samsara/894/281/31

Gravity on Earth is about 9.8 meters per second. On Europa Moon,it`s 16.66% of Earth so gravity has been changed accordingly on all Europa Regions. Go give a try! Climb the highest building and jump. Nice effect :)
Enjoy :)

🌹 Thorned Heart 🌹
Love, wild and untamed.

With golden vines that twist and curl like whispered secrets in a dark forest, Thorned Heart cradles a fiery red ruby at its center—bold, defiant, and full of passion. Each leaf and curve tells a story: of fierce devotion, tangled emotions, and a heart that dares to love deeply… even when it hurts.

I was asked to record a video to show how I construct vines. This is another Thorned Heart ring in just a bit different style, a signet ring, this video shows how I construct the vines. https://youtu.be/WtPwU6FaWaU?si=KFhmiNuNQYNpS6Rg

Created this morning in the foyer on the little table, thank you for the requests 💗

Opening wednesday, 26th march! Gloebit mall of original mesh creations by Remmy Ravenhurst! There will be free gifts which also are not available anywhere in the metaverse. The idea behind this mall is to give original creators an opportunity to make a few coins here and there, hone and improve their skills, support each other, and ensure OpenSim can gain continually more traction as it's own entity, with truly unique items and people!

Some of us may have been around long enough to even recall the days of approx 2003-2008, where average players could create things in SL, hone and improve their skills, sell knick knacks, gestures, what have you...not to get rich or gouge each other, but, perhaps earn a few bucks with our work ethic. But all the big businesses, corporations, and college grads rolled in, had access to million dollar motion capture animation machines, expensive softwares and hardwares out of reach to the average user, and things like this. We happily choose to support other creators that have the "audacity" to ask a small pittance or few coins for their hard and original work.

ALL of these items are legally licensed or free use mesh. Most of it was custom textured by Remmy, and applicable furnitures have poses. Some may have various scripts, a few may have color huds. We will be posting the hop location on Wednesday, when it opens. Thanks for your support and encouragement, in advance!

The HG Safari tour season ended last Wednesday, we will be back in April with more madness. In the meantime, please enjoy the following posts
Game of Thrones roleplay done beautifully on WTG
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/go-westeros.html
visit the 130+ booths at the HIE Expo - get your freebies and info about many grids you may not have heard of before!
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/expo-sure.html
Opensim World's Fair - fun at the Load Test
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/fair-test.html
A guided tour around Tosha Tyran's extraordinary build Timbuktu
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/toshas-timbuktu.html
Lavia Lavine takes us back to Oklahoma in the 1850's to learn more about roleplay
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/going-stag.html
This year's excellent Cornflakes Week party on Neverworld - lest we forget
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/cornflakes-2025-nw-s...
The amazing Dismayland - one of Opensim's true gems!
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/dismayland-undismaye...
Learning how Virtual Learning Village helps people to strengthen their brain power
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/safari-boosts-its-br...
The Safari season ends with a party on Wyldwood Bayou
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-bayou-bye-bye.html
Another big success for AMV's annual International Diversity concert
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/getting-internationa...
and finally, highlighting Loru Destiny's Film Festival https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/destiny-at-movies.ht...

Honored to participate in the Opensim Worlds Fair this year :-) I have two areas: parcel 10 - Lunaria Emporium which is a sim-sized area, and a display in the tech area talking about pbr. Hope to see you there :-)

Here's the hop: hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim%20Worlds%20Fai...

Exciting changes are coming to Home and Gardens! Not only will we have stunning historical homes powered by Bullet physics, but an entire region showcasing some of the finest and freshest properties in the Ubode Physics realm. We've also given H&G Furniture a complete overhaul, with a wealth of brand-new items that will make it easier than ever to find what you're looking for.

All three regions will have their own dedicated beacons, so you can easily navigate to the areas that interest you most. This massive undertaking has been months in the making, and I'm thrilled to finally unveil the new and improved Home and Gardens and H&G Furniture this Tuesday, March 4th at 9am grid time.

These homes are for your personal enjoyment only - no god-modding or unauthorized redistribution allowed. I work tirelessly for the people of the Open Sim, not for any individual grid. I can't wait for you all to experience the incredible transformation we've achieved!

Because we're all about the food at Birch Grove Spring! I made/arranged (a clever person at Sketchfab named Moonlian actually made the waffles) some waffles...lol. In Norma's Diner by the Train station if anyone's wishing for some.

The Latest Edition of Bla Bla Bla Magazine is Out Now!

Dive into the newest issue of Bla Bla Bla Magazine, your go-to publication dedicated to all things OpenSim!

How to Read It:

HUD Version: Grab it in-world!
On the Main Landing Point at "Alternate Metaverse"
or at "Welcome Area" on Twiztid Timez Grid

Online Access: Read it here!
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Archived Issues: Find past editions here! (Click the dropdown tab above the magazine)

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