Serina Gee^✦ @SerinaG

Sailing and flying Tips and border crossings

* most of our residents understand these things, but this is a reminder for others.

* when crossing a border , your best bet is to approach it head on

* avoid places where 3-4 regions come together. Is it possible to cross? Yes, but you will have a much higher rate of crashing. This is not just at friends grid….. it is anywhere. The intersection of 4 regions is asking for trouble . A good example of this is the intersection of Holo Ana, Saba, Clearwater and Friends regions. Is this the “Bermuda triangle “ on a faulty grid? No….. it is simple physics with your viewer being overloaded with 3-4 regions at once.

* clear all 3 cache weekly. If extreme issues….do a clean Firestorm install and delete all previous hidden Firestorm files.

* if you have repeated crash, relog to where you were last (should be crash site) and make me a lm there. Label your lm something like “Lily crash7-17”. With the lm please send me a note telling me what you were doing or driving. Let me know how many crashes…. If you were tp, what scripts wearing. Also, let me know graphics settings. You see, I want to help, but I need detailed information to research. Is it possible we have a lost boat that is sending script errors……hell yes…..it can happen…..and it is ugly! We could have a region that has become corrupt. Or we could simply have firestorm viewer issues. It is my job (and my team) to determine what kind of issue we have, based on the information you provide me.

* I work day and night to keep things running smoothly. My pet peeve is people who complain without providing me with documentation. One step worse is complaining in group chat instead of giving me the info I need. A negative attitude spreads quickly. Let’s keep things positive!

* realize that most, if not all, bug splats are Firestorm viewer issue. It is a well none glitch, but not an easy one to fix. We hope the next version of firestorm will have this glitch worked out…..but realize we are talking about a totally free product.

* if you still have issues…. Try a different viewer such as Singularity. For me, I hate Singularity worse than I hate occasional crash….so I use firestorm.

* I can restart and refresh a región when asked, but I want to ask all to do me a favor. Please try the steps I have shown. This is teamwork.

* can you fly or sail anywhere you want? Yes, but realize looking at a map and avoiding some situations will greatly reduce bug splats. If you insist on sailing near the intersections of 3-4 regions, don’t complain when you crash.

I appreciate everyone helping me with this!

The Collective Center Park, and The Tribute Club
Have a look at a collection of photos of the park and club on Flikr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/copykat-collective/

Then go visit the Collective Center Park and the Tribute Club if you haven't been there before. If you have been there before, go again.
login.friends-grid.com:8002:Collective Central

We had a wonderful sail today with new and old friends. Those who didn't know how to sail joined us in using the wind boats. What great fun those are. So you don't need to know how to sail. You can use any boat and have just as much fun.

The Event Between Events Event.
What do you do if one event ends at 2pm and the next one isn't until 3pm? Why, come to our Event Between Events Event, conveniently held between 2 - 3pm OS time!

This is a soft opening of the Tribute Club on the Central Collective Region. By soft opening I mean, don't expect a DJ, strippers, a stripper DJ, or DJ strippers. It also means we aren't quite ready for a Grand Opening. That's happening soon. (You wouldn't be a stripper would you?)

The Event Between Events Event! See you at 2pm!
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Collective Central/128/128/28

Please help me Welcome :
Dominic Soler from Argentina to friends-grid. Dominic will be living in the Hispanic Village and he loves building and wants to help friends- grid anyway possible.

Antony Veeper from Chiapas Mexico. Anthony has been in open sim for 3 years and wants to be involved with our community. Anthony will be living in the Hispanic Village.

Please help me Welcome Zuzu Bahro to friends-grid. Zuzu is from the US and has been in opensim for a nuber of years. Zuzu's fav online hobby is landscaping. Zuzu will be living on friends region.....please say hi when you see her.

Mi nombre es Safine y soy el dueño de la red de amigos. Aunque no hablo bien el idioma español, el pueblo hispano siempre tendrá un lugar especial en mi corazón. Tengo que usar un traductor, y probablemente cometer muchos errores, pero tengo un gran corazón.

He decidido hacer algo muy diferente. En la red de amigos, voy a desarrollar una villa hispana sim de 36 muy especial.

Si alguien está haciendo esto, no quiero ofender ni copiar de ninguna manera. Esto es algo que he querido hacer desde hace mucho tiempo.

Al principio, este pueblo albergará a unos 14 residentes hispanos, cada uno con un gran paquete de 1 sim isla en nuestras aguas marinas. Además, quiero trabajar con alguien que elija vivir aquí para ayudarme a desarrollar un centro de aldea de 9 sim. Este centro podría incluir compras, recursos, entretenimiento y cultura. Estoy dispuesto a expandirme, pero primero quiero llenar esto.

Estoy buscando gente que quiera vivir en la red de amigos y estar involucrada. No quiero coleccionistas que raramente aparecen.

El centro del pueblo tomará tiempo para construir, pero tengo algunas islas que están disponibles inmediatamente para los residentes.

Si usted está interesado en ser parte de esta especial Villa Hispana, por favor contacte con safinemahoe2 en el mundo abierto sim. Trabajo y a menudo me cuesta llegar debido a las zonas horarias, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo en Osw.

Por favor, comprenda que acogemos con beneplácito todas las nacionalidades en la red de amigos…. y tengo espacios disponibles para otros.

Este proyecto es algo de mi corazón para mis amigos hispanos.

Una vez más……. por favor, envíeme un mensaje directo sobre la OSW si está interesado en ser parte de esta aldea hispana en la red de amigos.

Just wanted to give a shout out to the team that has made friends-grid totally rock!

Sometimes the techies get overlooked, and they are the people who make this virtual world possible.

friends-grid is not a simple job to run….it is probably a pain in the butt because I have a minor addiction to scripts.

These guys are how I hosted a huge party yesterday with 31 people and 8,000 scripts in that region alone…. with no lag!

Thank you hosting4opensim

thank you all for taking time out of busy schedules. Huge thank you to Reggie for playing some amazing music! It was an evening I will not forget, and I thank each of you! and ty Lily for the Pic! 31 people!!!!!

OSFest is user friendly, for all levels of ability.
Event Organizer Shelenn says: " Some thoughts for those planning on participating as exhibitors or merchants...
Builders and Creators in SL/OS, did you know how you build matters when it comes to accessibility? Did you know some users with visual, cognitive, and motor challenges use a viewer named Radegast? The Radegast viewer has an option to "read" the object name field of every object and its parts to the user. The number of disabled users in Virtual Worlds is a much higher percentage than in the offline global population. When a build is not accessible, it is painfully obvious and unusable for many.
When creating content for SL/OS, please make your builds accessible by:
1) Properly naming all parts (so Radegast does not blabber on meaningless information like primitive, primitive, primitive... or object, object, object...). Not properly naming parts disables others who need them described for them. Review your existing builds. TIP: If you have a linkset with many parts that take a long time to rename, you can right click the linkset to edit, select edit linked parts, then give them all (parts not used by scripts) the same name.
2) Scripting cues as in when building and scripting your scenes, people who cannot hear well need visual cues and people who cannot see well need aural cues. Providing aural cues for visual events and visual cues for aural events in your builds via scripting is practicing accessibility by design and makes them more immersive for everyone!"
Join us at OSFest this September. Want to participare in OSFest this year? Check us out on Discord. https://discord.gg/8QMqVpr5KW

Good morning everyone.....have decided to use the Party Mountain location for this Sunday's party because I don't want Pin or me or others building like frantic maniacs. Sometimes that is fun, but this week a little rest might be good.

friends-grid
Grand Opening Dance
with our amazing DJ Reggie
Sunday June 25
12 noon grid time

Boss Sly loved to have Betty the Secretary kick his pickle.

Meanwhile, in OS... Xinashi is back. Find us at login.friends-grid.com:8002:Xinashi

oh HELLO.
Sol Et Luna Dance Zone.
Treehouse Park. (where lumberjack AVs are still prohibited)
Rocket Club.
Isle De Fleur.
Lighthouse Bar.

Yoga Center.

Alphabet Club.
BDSM Warehouse.
Sparta Gyms.
Dead-End Drive-In.

Aether.

All formerly on CopyKat Grid. Now on Friends Grid.
login.friends-grid.com:8002:Xinashi

Taking an early morning shower in the rainforest waterfall is a rejuvenating experience. The sound of the water cascading down the rocks is mesmerizing, and the misty droplets create a peaceful ambiance. The cool water feels invigorating against the skin, energizing the body and awakening the senses. The natural surroundings add to the experience, with the lush greenery and wildlife adding to the beauty of the moment. This is not just a shower but a spiritual experience that cleanses the body, refreshes the mind, and renews the soul.

Feeling the gentle sway of the horse beneath you as it navigates the winding path between towering trees and lush foliage. The sound of the rain tapping against the leaves overhead is soothing, and you feel invigorated by the fresh, tropical air.

As you ride deeper into the forest, you spot vibrant flowers in every color of the rainbow. Some are cascading down from tree trunks, while others are perched high above your head on vines. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blossoms and the buzz of hummingbirds flitting from one flower to the next.

Monkey calls echo through the trees, and you catch glimpses of chimpanzees swinging from branch to branch. You marvel at the natural beauty all around you, feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience such wonder.

As the rain begins to taper off, you come upon a clearing where a group of macaws are preening in a tree. Their magnificent colors are a feast for your eyes, and you sit quietly on your horse, just taking it all in.

As the sun begins to peak through the trees, you dismount your horse and take a moment to thank it for the amazing experience. You leave the rainforest feeling refreshed, and in awe of the stunningly beautiful place we call home.

it is a beautiful morning to tour friends-grid

1. Stop by my friend Nico's Oh Hello store on the Xinashi region. you gotta be styling while you tour!
2. head to the Friend's Marina and do some sailing
3.Take an upclose look at the 17 waterfalls pictured here
4.head over to Aquamica to see an amazing underwater world....you could spend hours in this huge build!
5. go to Friends Stables and ride a horse to the satyr farm , and on to the rain forest jungle
6. Take out frustrations at roleplay sim Annihilation.....smashing buildings and shooting zombies
7. Surf and wind surf at Aquamica
8. Explore the Darwin Eco Project
9. try the Yoga at Xinashi

and most importantly.......make a few new friends!

if we are out, come back again, we would love to meet you!

pic & landscape by Pin DeLuca

friends-grid is OPEN!

What is friends-grid and the Friends region?

friends—grid is a sailing community (connected regions) that was built by a group of friends in 2023 and is owned by Safine Mahoe. You don’t have to sail, but if you do, you will love it!

Friends are the only thing that is important in Open Sim, nothing else really matters. As Woodrow Wilson said , “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.”

The Friends region is the heart of friends-grid. On this region, you will find Friends Stables, multiple satyr farms, trails through the rainforest, a large Marina to assist with your boating needs and the most beautiful waterfalls you will find anywhere!

In addition to the Friends Region, you will also find teleports to : Xinashi región with Oh Hello store, Annihilation role play region, Aquamica region with some of the largest and most detailed underwater worlds, Clearwater II with the Darwin Eco Project and many other regions being developed.

A limited number of free rentals are available, however, we are looking for people who want to be involved in our community, not simply collect free houses on every grid.

If you want to be a part of this amazing community, please contact Safine Mahoe if online.

If I am offline, please message safinemahoe2 on opensimworld.com

Witness the beauty of the vibrant coral reefs and their residents, from the colorful clownfish to the majestic lionfish. Be fascinated by the graceful movements of the manta rays as they glide through the crystal-clear waters. Marvel at the intricate patterns of the sea horses and the slow and steady pace of the sea turtles.

Dive deeper into the depths and discover hidden treasures within the shipwrecks and hidden caves. Observe the diverse marine life living amongst the submerged structures, such as schools of fish, crab, and eels.

But the real magic begins when you enter the fantasy realm of the mermaids. Immerse yourself in a world of enchantment, where you will find these mystical creatures singing and dancing alongside dolphins and other sea creatures.

As you explore, you will find yourself lost in the wonder and beauty of this underwater paradise, where imagination knows no bounds. Experience the thrill of being immersed in this world, where nature and magic come together in perfect harmony.

friends-grid

opening June 15

Enjoy riding a horse through the rainforest, pausing to enjoy the beauty of the waterfalls and listening to the tranquil sound of the cascading water. The lush greenery around you is teeming with life, and you can hear the chirping of birds and buzzing of insects as you make your way through the rainforest.

The horse beneath you is well-trained and sure-footed, carefully making its way over the rocky terrain and across streams. As you ride, you take in the sights and sounds of the rainforest, feeling a sense of peace and relaxation wash over you.

As you approach a majestic waterfall, you dismount from your horse and take a moment to admire the stunning view. The cool mist from the falls hits your face, and you feel rejuvenated and invigorated.

You spend some time at the waterfall, enjoying the tranquility of the rainforest and the power of nature before mounting your horse once again and continuing on your journey.

As you ride through the rainforest, you realize that this experience is one of a kind and something that you will never forget

, taking in each moment and feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience such beauty.

friends-grid

opening June 15