From the monthly archives:

May 2007

Arrr, there be pirates in Caledon!

May 28, 2007

The inimitable Duchess of Carntaigh outdid herself last night with pirate-themed music that got the crowd all riled up at a SLRFL fundraiser last night in Caledon Carntaigh. The other hostesses were Miss Fuschia Begonia and Miss Lapin Paris. I dare say a good time was had by all.

pirate ship in Carntaigh (Click thumbnail for a 800pix-wide version of the image.)

And some photos of me:

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The dance animations worked surprisingly well with sword in hand. Luckily, no harm came to any of the scurvy, rum-swilling dogs that were present.

And oh, yes–I won an auction for two hours of DJing by Gabriel Riel, the Duchess of Carntaigh. Woot! There’ll be a party in Wyre. Stay tuned!

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This explains a lot

May 22, 2007

about the SL blogosphere, pundits, and forums:

repeated exposure to one persons viewpoint can have almost as much influence as exposure to shared opinions from multiple people

From ScienceDaily: People Often Think An Opinion Heard Repeatedly From The Same Person Is Actually A Popular Opinion, via Kottke.

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Speaking out against the war with Neualtenburg

May 9, 2007

Today I have sent this letter to the Caledon Forums:

Dear friends and neighbors,

I have today come to the conclusion that I can no longer support Caledon’s military activities. While the original goals are nothing but laudable, and many of you have poured untold hours of heart and soul into the activities of the current situation, I have chosen to visit abroad with my cousin Mr Paderborn until Caledon returns to a state of peace.

Perhaps it may be that I will find a way to contribute to the larger cause by taking some humanitarian role, and I may return from time to time for functions that are purely social in nature.

I look forward to the day when Caledon becomes once again a place of uncomplicated peace and contentment, and I return to my home in Tamrannoch, and to my lakeside cabin in the Highlands.

Yrs, etc.

Miss Hermione Fussbudget

(My typist also has some additional remarks on role-playing.)

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Wyre arises from the seas

May 7, 2007

Today Wyre, the first [only?] island of Orcadia, rose from the [frigid? warm?] waters of the [stormy? rough? tranquil? calm?] seas of Second Life. Still under the influences of [tectonic? volcanic? glacial? sedimentary?] forces, its topography is as yet wildly unpredictable. The digital winds blow wildly over its primitive contours.

What kind of land will Wyre become? Who will settle on its [verdant? welcoming? sunny? harsh? windswept? quaint? magical? majestic? rustic?] shores?

Only time will tell.

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Island woes

May 5, 2007

The Official Linden Blog said recently that “residents will usually get their new island within 4 days of the order being placed.”

NOT.

Update May 7: Sim delivered today. Not so much longer than four days, unless you’re anxiously awaiting a new plaything!

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