Dancing with Milena Carbone’s Art!

Virtual Veyot

At Milena Carbone’s studio there is a film playing in the background, and I timidly stepped in to dance with the dancers. They just smiled and kept dancing, and soon I was smiling and snapping pictures as fast as I could.

I called Fau over to see this. She was still dressed in her party clothes, but right away, she joined the dance as the film continued to flash behind us, always changing.

Desert scenes, forests and wild animals scrolled behind us.

Watch this video, made by Fau Ferdinand, while I continue to snap hundreds of snapshots. What fun!

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SL Destinations: 3 Sims of Dark Fun

Boo!

Did we scare you? :p

We are breaking the silence, blowing the dust off the blog’s wall & back from beyond the spirit world to bring you a dark treat.

This is a rather late post for the hallowed holiday, but wanted to get this out at least ON the night lol.

Featuring 3 spots to check out if you haven’t already. Bryn Ohs Immersiva, Alice in Wonderland, and Nuville Horrors.

These sims have been around for a while & can be visited at anytime for a nice group outing, all are interactive as well as scenic.

We hope you get to enjoy!

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Immersiva by Bryn Oh: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Immersiva/35/154/23

Find and click the messages in the bottles to follow a story, Click on the microphones to hear it being read to you.

This is a very dark sim, You will need to use the sim’s WL and wear the free headlamp to get around.

Be careful, You can be killed & sent home by Mr Zippers, a mad robotic type bunny zipping randomly about the sim.

This sim is Eerie, Spooky, Intriguing, & worth a visit.

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Nuville Horrors Interactive adventure game: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Clove/243/91/26

Great scenes as you ride the creepy bus thru the town,

At the end of the ride, You can search for 50 great hunt items hidden in the apartments.

Worthy of the 100L Entry fee, This sim is well done. A J-Team Thumbs Up!

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Alice in Wonderland: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/OXYGEN%2520ISLAND/136/62/22

Slightly Dark & Twisted with a Sprinkle of Whimsy, This sim is beautiful and a delight to explore.

You will need a group tag to access the grounds,

From the landing with the adorable bunny-walk inside the tree where you fall down the deep and long rabbit hole.

Look for the “key” (Group Invite) near the table and bottle., Climb through the small door to get to ground level.

And…The adventure begins! A treat for the eyes and a great op for fantastic pics!

Guards! Guards! He has taken some of my candy!  😡

Be sure to try your luck at the gacha machines in back of the windmill!

We shall return with more posts, stay tuned!

The J-Team; Revan & Chioma Jinn ♥

SL Destinations: Warbug

Time to kick the tires, light the fires, check six,bingo to Mom — Got it?
LOL, Are You In Aviator mode after reading that?

Bravo Zulu! 😉

 Today’s post brings us to a fun sim that is best enjoyed with a partner or in a group.

There are some regulars here and I’m sure they wouldn’t mind going thru tacticals with you.

 

Warbug is an aerial combat game designed by Arduenn Schwartzman, It is one of SL’s popular,long running sims.

You fly small carnival like planes that perform aerial tricks, race against others through an asteroid obstacle course, & engage in dogfights.

 

It was a lil tricky maneuvering the controls on the 1rst voyage, but once you get the hang of it, you will be targeting shots and dropping bombs in no time.

We had a hilarious time… mostly crashing. LOL!.
But, In between the fun, Throttle Back & park in the hang out spots, or browse the shops filled with quirky gadgets and fun items. (Ewww- They have a Fart Hud for sale!lol)

 

 

You can purchase your pudgy plane on the sim or marketplace, they are very inexpensive.
You may also win 1 in the lucky chair, or fly a demo when you click the windsock located on the runway.

 

 Wishing you great time until we read again 🙂

PICS SNAPPED @ Warbug
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Black%20Forest/146/153/22

Check out the official Warbug site
http://warbug.net/

SL Destinations: Forest in Spring

Hello All
It is near Spring, and daydreams are looking forward to change of scenery, change of clothes, change of how and where we
spend our leisure. I know most will agree, After the long Winter months we are ready for said change.

Most may be thinking ahead to Summer and a nice hot beach somewhere, Or perhaps like me… a happy medium, cool but not
COLD.
…Maybe a place where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
The comfortable mist and fresh smells ..of Earth, of Trees…of Grass.
Until the last of the snow melts or the freezing rain ceases, We can immerse ourselves in Second Life and get a sample of
whats to come while waiting for Mother Nature to gracefully move on to the next season in RL.

There are many Forest and Parks in Second Life, Choosing just one to blog about was a challenge,
So We will just list some of  the photogenic places for you to check out.
Since Nature inspired this post, We Transformed our avatars into Dryad Tree Spirits and set the pics to words.
We hope you Enjoy ♥

 

Affinity in Abundance, Mind & Soul may Radiate…
In the strength of Plural, unions we can create.

 

Together, Spiritual growth gives insight to inner Evolution
A foundation of deep roots, nourished by virtue & altruism.

 

Let Uplifting praise always fall like heavy rain…
Speak love into life, life into love, & never pain.

Kindred Hearts, Filled with hope & promise…
Sharing a journey brings such sweet calmness.

 

To care, and be cared for, makes you feel richer than a King.
Basking in its warmth like the sun in the purest of spring.

Forest/Fantasy/Woods to check out:
Lennon Park on the Rock
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LennonParkOnTheRock/184/51/29
Fruit Islands Tropical Rain Forest
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Appleberry/229/201/22
The Haven
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sea%20of%20Beckoning/143/190/33
Sergalatopia II
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sonic%20Island/234/139/22
Quiet Wilderness
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Almourol/136/179/28
Butterfly Lake (Can Rez)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fifth%20Avenue/180/202/22

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WHAT WE ARE WEARING:
On us Both: Head/Branch claws taken from
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mesh-Dryad-Avatar/5189230

The Roots at our feet is a branch skirt from: Boudoir
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Forest-Goddess/3477698

The set was pieced together with items from:
T-Spot Design, by: Teresa Matfield
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46024
T-Spot Single Light Ray (No. 6)
T-Spot Large Rocks – Full perm Kit
T-Spot Sculpted Bare Tree Model D- FULL PERM
T-Spot Mesh Tree Stump- Full Perm- LI = 0.5

Butterfly grass- by Vitabela Dubrovna of Boudoir
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Butterfly-grass/1385838

SL Destinations: Moon Base

~[Transmission start]~

This is the J-Team reporting from Linden Labs Moonbase…

 

We have landed safely and analyze this destination in full detail for you.

 

This simulator is set in a crater with multi levels that reach from the surface to deep underground.

 

The Moon Base is a fully functioning center, equipped research rooms, a medical bay, a green house, and docking platforms.

 

These multi levels are accessed by lifts and corridors sealed with pressure doors.

 

There is a feeling of solitude and isolation here., Stark, depicted like the real deal.

 

We noticed traffic in & out of the sim is extremely low to nil and agree it would make an ideal spot for machinima,
photography or RP.

Check it out: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonbase/129/131/48

Happy Exploring!
Take Care, Until We read again 🙂

Revan & Chioma ❤

~[End Transmission]~

 

WHAT I AM WEARING:
G377 Helmet – female (Marketplace)
Xeno – x3Armor Female- w/ headset (Marketplace)
[NeurolaB Inc.] Cyber JetPack X-2 V.2.5
Deesses Skins: Aisha – group gift

WHAT Revan IS WEARING:
[Prometheus Creations] Frost Body Armour Version 4.0

HUGE BOT: [Prometheus Creations] Zorn Mech .. The Driod
(worn by an alt)

SL Destinations: PREHISTORICA: The Dawn Kingdoms

Hellllllllllllo!
It’s been a while hasn’t it?! 🙂
Well we haven’t gone far, The New Year came in with a ROAR and a basket of happiness for us both.
This post reminds me of the size of our RL Blessings, DINO HUGE LOL.

 

Fort NoWhere is owned by the talented Wanders Nowhere.
This sim has some of the most unique, & awesome avatars for sale here.
Revan and I grabbed the 2 freebies offered which are pretty cool in themselves

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fort%20Nowhere/128/129/1103

We looked through the vendors & bought the Dinosaurs we fancied, and then proceeded to the ground level for a look around.

 

This sim has a simple layout, similar to what it may have looked when Dinosaurs roamed.

Sound effects, Smoking Volcanos, crunchy underbrush in the forest adds the the immersive RP.

 

We had a ball as we battled with LOUD trumpeting growls and snarls as we charged.

 

Kicked up dust stomping and running. Splashing in the water or munching on green or flesh.

 

Wanders the busy creator is very friendly, accomodating to visitors and, loves to hear feedback.
We hope you get to see this place for yourself, grab the freebies and have a great time role playing!

 

Until we read again, Take care!
Revan the T-Rex, & Chioma the Triceratops aka The J-Team ❤

SL Destinations: Coral Reef Island

Welcome Winter Warriors!,

Fancy something different from sleigh rides and building snow men?

Well here’s a new spin on winter activities that may just be “cool” enough for you!

How about surfing in the cold?!, a Real Life craze for extreme surfers.

These thrill seekers will travel to icy shores in search of the perfect wave, and now it has come to SL found on the beautiful Coral Reef Island.

This stark Arctic scene is surrounded by mountains, broken ice flows, and huge crashing waves for you to surf.

We both had the feeling that if we were to shout an echo would bounce all around the mountains lol

Although there is an atmosphere of dead quiet and isolation here, the sim still retains a feeling of coziness.

So, If you don’t feel like braving icy waters you will find a few quiet spots to sit, relax, and watch the waves roll by.

There is a rez surf board at the TP point for you to try, and if you get the surfing bug you may want to check out the SL Surfing Association for events and tournaments

Inworld Group; secondlife:///app/group/6555ac32-baa6-85ad-48c3-93c5a84d740a/about
SL Surf Assoc-Web Info; http://surfslsa.org/main/

We wish you a great time as we had, and hope this is a nice addition to your fun list.
Hang Loose & Happy surfing!

PICS SNAPPED @ Coral Reef Island aka Spanish Wells

SL Destinations: 3 Realms of Snow

Happy Holidays Explorers!,

Tiz the season for Blankets…Blankets of Snow and Blankets to keep warm.
On the search for all things wintry, we came across 3 creative sims  that were wonderful.

Read on for snowy destinations of The Funny, The Beautiful & The Festive.

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The Funny- “Gallery of Questionable Snowpeople” (TP)

 

Check out the Hilarious Hi-jinx of Snowmen behaving badly.

You’ve never seen a snowman collection like this before!

 

This is a new spin on the adorable snowman, exposing the mischievous side of their character!

Have a bit of fun playing Revenge of the Snowmen.

Watch out they are very crafty and on a mission!

 

**You may rez here if needed.

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The Beautiful- “Asalia House” (TP)

A Decembers treat that is pleasing to the eye.

 

It is a winter fantasy that has hidden nooks and private coves.

It’s not busy with traffic, and you can also rez here.

 

Making it a perfect place to meet with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

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The Festive- “The Pines at Jacobs Pond” (TP)

O’er the Hills and thru the woods…

Jacobs Pond has the feel of holiday spirit in all that you see. .

Explore the trails that lead to 3 Ice Rinks, Be sure to bring skates!

Take in all its pretty as you walk beneath fairy lights twinkling, & Snow lightly falling.

Among the streams and thickets are woodland creatures grazing.

The rustic House dressed in Christmas cheer is open to all, perfect for holiday pictures.

We’d like to mention, Per The Land Owner Holly; This is a Family sim, & decency is strictly enforced.

She invites you to Join the land group for rez permissions if you need to set out any props for your pictures.

We hope you will find these sims enjoyable as we did

Until we read again, Take Care 🙂

 

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WHAT I AM WEARING:

HAIR::::::: Maitreya Sasha – Pecan
MAKEUP::::: Deesses Skins: Glamour lipstick – Decadent
SCARF:::::: DoCoMo_Muffler (Marketplace)
SWEATER:::: DRIFT Cold Shoulder knit Top (Marketplace)
SKIRT:::::: ~hanamachi~ brown flouncy skirt (double ruffle)
SKATES::::: The Secret Store – Ice Skates – Black Pegasus (Arcade Gacha)
SKIN::::::: Deesses Skins: Faith – group gift

WHAT Revan IS WEARING:

HEAD::::::: / XIAJ / Zane Winter Hat (ivory)
GLASSES:::: [LOVE RE ME]Glasses#01
COAT::::::: {Howl} Winterreise Coat [Cream]
HANDS:::::: Reek – Cozy Mittens – Black
PANTS:::::: [Deadwool] Jeans + belt (blue)
SKATES::::: *LightStar- Ice Skate- Black-

 

SL Destinations: 3 Realms of ART

Welcome forward everyone!,

Revan and I are always exploring dozens of sims per day.
We’ve come across so many beautiful & fascinating destinations in Second Life.
Some places are very small, and not much to them to do a full post on,
but still made a big impression on us that we saved landmarks to revisit at another time.

You can imagine the substantial collection we have, we like just about everything lol
With so many LMs in possession, We thought to condense some choice favorites in categories.

Our picks in the “3 Realms” series will be of the Arts in this post.
Art forms in SL are interestingly diverse, With unique perspectives and creativity.
Please take time to support the Art community, refer and patron them frequently.

Look on as we cover the historic, the fun and the interactive.

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The Terracotta Soldiers (TP)

 

This SL replica of ancient funerary art is AMAZING.

 

Here are the RL facts for this: In 1974 these figures were discovered by local farmers in the Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi province.
The figures include warriors, chariots and horses, & varied in height according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals.

 

These terracotta statues represented the armies of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
When he passed, They were buried with him to protect the emperor in his afterlife.

 

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The Port (TP)

 

Loved Loved Loved this place!
This sim is a mashup of eclectic art galleries & media.

 

The Port is a sandbox of sorts for those into machinima, Offering LOTs of resources, & helpful tips.

 

It also has exploratory tunnels, caves & interactive art to play with.

 

Enter the building called the “Pencil factory” to see innovative & successful past projects that were launched in SL.
We haunted this place for a couple of hours LOL, & had a BALL here!

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Echoes in the Garden (TP)

 

This is one of several interactive installs in SL, by Artist Rose Borchovski.
Echoes is a continuation of the story on a character named Beth and her Grandchild Lot.
This sad and haunting tale comes about because of war.

 

Bound by rules restricting them of what they can and cannot do,
Beth and Lot were forced to flee their home because a war had started.
They were separated in all the calamity, and Beth never found her grandchild again.

 

The Artist injects so much emotion into her creations.
You can feel the fear, the loss and pain of an upcoming war and separation.

Other installations by This artist can be found here:
slurl.com/secondlife/Cariacou/234/53/24 ” THE INEVITABILITY OF FATE”
slurl.com/secondlife/Rosas/234/53/24 “Echoes in the Garden”
slurl.com/secondlife/MIC/234/53/24 ” The Arrival”
slurl.com/secondlife/SaliMar/234/53/24 ” Blind”

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As always we wish you a great time out there in SL,
Take Care until we read again ❤

~The J-Team 😉

SL Destinations: New Toulouse Bayou

Bonjou! Konmen to yê? (Hello!, How are you?)

Today we bring you a bit of early 20th Century Americana.

A wee bit of Louisiana flava called New Toulouse. This region contains 2 sims, One is Urban and the other is Rural.

 

The city is modeled after New Orleans, and is bustling with Voudoun shops, Jazz clubs, Processions, Art & Cuisine, just
like the real thing.
The country or Bayou is where We settled, located on the 2nd sim, and we literally haunted it for days lol.

 

We really did enjoy the feel of this Swamp settlement.

 

Natural beauty filled this entire sim., From the birds & fauna native to this landscape, to the reptilian mascots that
occupied the waters.

The time period they emulate here is b’twix 1920-1925’s rural, When it was pure and simple country living.
Although Louisiana is very diverse, southern LA had 2 larger groups, Cajun & Creole.
Cajuns are French colonists who developed their own distinct lifestyle in the swamps and surrounding areas of South
Louisiana. Intermixed in these colonies were the Creole. Creole can mean anything from individuals born in New Orleans with
French and Spanish ancestry to those who descended from African/Caribbean/French/Spanish heritage.

It was a pleasant surprise to see them keep it authentic to the way folks would’ve Built Homes & Businesses, or decorated
their yards and houses.

 

We recognized African influences in the decor, no doubt brought by the freedom folks as they settled in communities.
I was tickled over The bottle tree that I have known through my own Geechi/Gullah heritage.

This custom originated in Africa., People believed that bad spirits could be captured in a bottle.
Legend had it that empty glass bottles placed outside, but near, the home could capture roving (usually evil) spirits at
night, and the spirit would be destroyed the next day in the sunshine. One could then cork the bottles and throw them into
the river to wash away the evil spirits.

Of course as time goes on meanings fade.
Not all Folk still believe in such things but the gesture of displaying old customs reminds us of whence we came.

Alot of  decor also showed signs of Christianity or Voudoun beliefs

 

This sim is very fascinating, do check out the library and other informative areas to learn more.

We wish you a great time in Bayou country,
This sim is great for RP or to relax in the pretty sights & sounds.

Adyeu, Wa pli tar, Swinn-twa! ❤
(a Good-Bye, See you later,Take care!)

PICS SNAPPED @ NEW TOULOUSE BAYOU

WHAT I AM WEARING:

 

HEAD::::::: L&H Nywele Head wrap :: NIGERIA
HAIR::::::: -dDx(DISCORD)- Anansi (Raven Black)
NECKLACE::: B&B Papa Legba Necklace (Marketplace)
EARRING:::: chantkare tassel earrings (Past gift)
DRESS:::::: ~Cellar Door~ Torah Dress & Necklace (Marketplace)

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WHAT REVAN IS WEARING:

 

HEAD::::::: RONSEM + BM Straw Hat and hair Black2
GLASSES:::: S O R G O glasses – STEAM Black GOLD
SHIRT:::::: [Deadwool] Durden shirt – (blue denim)
PANTS:::::: [Deadwool] Jeans + belt (blue)
FEET::::::: Slink Male Feet (AvEnhance)