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New release is out today.

I did some stylized garden gnomes.
You never know when or where you are going to need a gnome...they look mischievous when they are small or large, it's just the look they have on their, well, not faces. Maybe it's just their general demeanor :D.

I've included the textures in the package for those who like to mod them or mix and match the colours.

Have a great day!

Well, Easter is almost here! I've made some decorated eggs on stands to add to the festivities.

The textures are included in the Peter Rabbit Egg. You can use them as is or mod them for different coloured stands or eggs. I have them on display as room size but you can of course mod them to any size from table top to giant :).
It all really depends on the size of the chickens and Easter bunnies I suppose :D.

Have a fabulous day!!

Created a Bee Band today, in honor of springtime and my love for bumblebees.
It has a resize script and it is not bento rigged, it would be too high LOD. In the foyer at Monentes Jewelry continuum.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

As the day comes to a close, I couldn't let it pass without wishing a very happy birthday to someone who prefers his privacy. Your dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of others is truly commendable, and your selfless work as a philanthropist speaks volumes. Though you may not seek the spotlight, your actions shine brightly in the lives you touch. Today, I celebrate you quietly, respecting your preference for understatement. May the year ahead bring you the fulfillment and happiness you deserve for all you do. Happy Birthday to a remarkable individual who makes the world a better place in the most humble and impactful ways. 🎉🎂 Thank you Ferd Frederix, I adore you. We were all blessed when you were born.

If you like Drama, and judging by the most commented posts on this page, you clearly do, then check out the DRAMATIC* pictures of past Festivals.
https://discord.com/channels/501160842939727874/8754808588...
Luna Lunaria has compiled a History of the event, with photos, videos, and articles going all the way through from early editions of AvatarFest, through to the Gather region, meant as a place for Fest alumni to party and remember past chaos.
OSFest begins on July 8 2022
(*nah, not really any drama, but pretty interesting as part of Opensim's cultural legacy.)

Wyldwood Bayou and Rockin' the Blues remembers DJ Moonie, Sunday, May 15 at 6:00PM(slt)
Where: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Sunday night, we remember Rockin' the Blues' DJ and our longtime friend, DJ Moonie. Moonie lost her valiant fight this past week, surrounded by family. Our Blues family would like to invite you to share with us her life, friendships and music at Rockin' the Blues. DJ Kith will spin some of Moonie's favorites and yours too! Moonie loved her blues, and she loved her Blues Tribe! She loved to laugh and never let anything get to her. In that light, we celebrate Moonie because she'd want all of us to laugh and share in her honor :) We hope you'll join us.
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

It's time for a classic.

I've put out the Acapulco Chairs in the centre of the outdoor shop next to the beach area.

The thing about these chairs is you can use them outside on the patio and they work great but you can also add some cool to your house by using them inside.

There are 4 colours in the box ready to go, scripted with sfposer for girls and boys. I've included the textures in case you would like to do some modding. The silver version works great for tinting different colours. Just tint the two seat faces.

Have fun and be cool... :)

https://youtu.be/XZzTvhbmYzI
T.J. and I went to eat here. It's the #7 chinese restaurant in the united states, located in columbus, georgia, usa. It is a winner of the top 100 restaurants out of 45,000. There is a bridge you walk over with gold fish swimming beneath in a small stream, and inside the restaurant are glass walls carved with flowers and water flows between the glass walls. We were there 8/28/2022 sunday night. From my table I used my tablet to log into my grid, and let my avatar sit down and eat. hahahaha. crazy! :) Of course I could only use chopstix in real life. :O Lumiya still worky in 2022! :)

New Region now Open at Phantom Rose Grid: Akrotiri! This is the starting region for all of Phantom Rose Mer Nation. The beacon lands you underwater and by using the Mer Portal system, you will never need to be out of water while visiting the 7 other Mer areas on Phantom Rose. Each area has a unique gift. In all you can collect 3 sets of free Fins for mermaids and tritons, 2 coral reefs, and 3 rideables ( Shark, Swordfish and Dolphin)! The new Medieval area also has Seahorse Chariot racing. 6 colors. Get the full description from my blog https://lannorrasion.wordpress.com/2022/05/26/phantom-rose...

This may just be my opinion, but I believe that OpenSim should be represented in the Metaverse Standards Forum (https://metaverse-standards.org/) in some way.

If you're wondering what the MSF is: They try to develop and design from scratch what we've already had for 15 years as OpenSim and for 14 years as the Hypergrid.

For one, I guess nobody there even knows that OpenSim exists, not as a platform, not as several thousand virtual worlds. Even Intel may have forgotten their early engagement in OpenSim.

Besides, they could learn from OpenSim what they're bound to learn from the mistakes they'll make. And they could see what OpenSim has done right that they should do, too.

It's just a pity, I guess, that there's nobody who's able and willing to represent the OpenSim ecosystem as a whole.

(By the way, Linden Lab isn't a member either.)

Opensimfest is getting closer, and it's going to be fun!
Here is a post by Thirza about 3 Festival performers Karima, Torben, and Joao.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2022/05/three-good-reasons.h...
The first step to being part of the Fest - sign up for your FREE ticket here. https://www.opensimfest.com/register
Then join the Discord group for more information https://discord.gg/8QMqVpr5KW
Exhibit - Perform - Volunteer - Sponsor - Party!

Anyone on Mastodon already? Or elsewhere in the Fediverse? I know some of you are, I've already got almost two dozen contacts from OpenSim. Mal Burns is already there, the maker of Inworld Review, as are Austin Tate a.k.a. Ai Austin, the maintainer of Ruth2 and Roth2 with a separate account for his avatar, and vrsimility who rebuilds Liverpool's Old Dock in OpenSim (in case you've seen it at OSCC21), just to name a few.

If you consider the switch from the Birdsite to the Fediverse, or if you generally want to dive into free and decentral social networking, I've got good news for you:

There is now a Mastodon instance for OpenSim users: https://opensim.world/

In spite of its name, I don't think it's that affiliated with OSW, maybe not yet. It comes from Quintonia, you know, who brought you the Satyr Farm enhancements.

So this may be a better place for you to go than the big and overloaded instances if you're an OpenSim user.

Anyway, whether you're already there or interested in joining, see you soon!