Giant Snail Races-Game On!

Untitled, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Devon%20Dream/128/128/40

This is something I've always wanted to do in SL, but haven't gotten to it yet.  The Giant Snail races are held each Saturday at 11am.  You can watch some of it here: http://treet.tv/shows/snailraces  I have attended before once a long time ago and found it to be hillarious.  The giant wildly decorated snail avatars race around a obstacle course.  There was some lag in the past which just made it even funnier and the commentary was great.  I look forward to seeing in now in this new setting.  I tp'd into the main entrance here and found all the snails, decorations, gestures, accessories, links to helpful sites when making your snail etc., are all free for the taking.  They have small and giant free snails so I just took it all in hopes of getting back to actually race some day and if not at least return for a few giggles and entertainment. The signs indicate the area is open for practice too, so I can at least get back for that, even if I am not free on a Saturday at that time for a while.   I actually did decorate a medium size snail and race it a couple of years ago in a different setting and it was funny too.  Check it out some time.
                                                                (the curent course)

 

Steampunk Expo

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soigne/128/128/26

The 2013 SL Steampunk Expo in Soigne, Lancaster Castle has been running all week but is set to finish up today, Sat. 4-13-13, so check out this cool place during the event if you like Steampunk.

SL10B June 16-29, 2013--Submit Applications and Be a Part of "Looking Forward. Looking Back" 10 Years

SL10B, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr. (logo credit: Harlequin Rhode)

Visit the official site for all the details: http://slcommunitycelebration.com/
It states: "The SL10B Community Celebration is Second Life’s 10th anniversary resident-run gala celebration, and it happens from June 16 to June 29. This year, we’ll have 20 sims cram-packed with art, exhibitions, information, and events."

Check out the site to see how to submit applications to exhibit, perform, and be a part!

I received inworld info on the upcoming SL10B which should be a great since it's the big 10 and they are always fun anyway! The latest release states:
"Read the SL10B blog – there will be regular updates and information posted there!
http://slcommunitycelebration.com/
You can also follow us through various social media:
Our Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/SL10B/
Our Twitter stream – https://twitter.com/SLBCommunity
Our Flickr Group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/2187760@N21/
We also have an information group inworld - "The SLB Community" (without the "") - it's free to join so sign up inworld to hear announcements there before you hear them anywhere else.
The theme of the event will be: Looking Forward, Looking Back.
~~Some key dates for your calendar:~~
April 15 Volunteer/Performer, Exhibitor Applications open
May 20 Volunteer/Performer, Exhibitor Applications close
~~How can I be part of this?~~
As Exhibitors are invited to show off their community and its special nature to others.
You might prefer to join the team of Hosts (greeters) welcoming all the visitors and handing out gifts, helping find locations, mentoring any newcomers who might need extra help and making the party happen.
Stage Manager or you are a DJ or Live Performer and would like to share your talent from one of our stages. Or perhaps you want to share your passion and knowledge as a Presenter through a lecture or roundtable discussion in our Auditorium. Others of you might be interested in Security or Public Relations. We’re looking for your energetic participation in all of these roles."

Josie and The Pussy Cats Second Life

My Friend Belinda Barnes Fitzroy made this cute Josie and the Pussy Cats machinima in Second Life and I played the Josie role! I took a few stills while she was shooting the video.

Kara Trapdoor as Josie McCoy
Sonicity Fitzroy as Melody Valentine
Belinda Fitzroy as Valerie Brown

Parameshvara-A Fun Place for Photography

 

Parameshvara, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.
Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Parameshvara/128/128/48
Before I head to bed, here is one more explore to check out.  Parameshvara is a great place for photography and friends to have fun in.   The nature areas are gorgeous and have many pose ops. The sim also has many special group pose props and has studios for use. There are also stores that have fun poses and props for sale.  It has many romantic spots for couples.  Check it out if you like.  

 

SX Designs and Jacey's Studio and Designs and Mall--My Talented Neighbors

Visit marketplace here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/The-Flat-House/4742929
Visit the mall here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dream%20Island/128/128/22

I have a couple of talented next door neighbors who make a lot of cool things so I thought I'd blog about them.  First of all my neighbor SagX Lionheart of SX Design helped me landscape my place and he has the most amazing eye for putting things together to look great.  Feel free to visit Elysian Fields at Dream Island and see.  He just put up another new house on marketplace so I will show a few pics here.  He built a mall where he also sells some of his things including skyboxes and homes, tiki huts and beach type items, gestures, clothes, and various other things.  He also has some great resellers such as Hoorenbeek and a couple others.
                                (My neighbor SagX)






(The Flat, a new skybox SagX has on Marketplace)


























My other neighbor Jacera has Jacey's Studio and Design on marketplace as well as in Sag's mall where she sells textures, skirts and is putting up some new tank tops.  Find her marketplace here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/90912

(Me wearing one of Jacera's tanks)

Tres Beau Incognito at the event HOLLYWOOD

The Event Tres Beau, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.
The event... HOLLYWOOD is coming to a close this weekend, but it's not too late to get in on some great shopping.  I picked up this Tres Beau "Incognito" set, matching animal print scarf, hair and shoes with color huds, and classic black dress with gloves for a great chic look.  Every store has a swag bag and the setup makes it an interesting and attractive place to explore and shop.

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/event%20HOLLYWOOD/59/128/30