Courage

"Courage, above all things, is the warriors first quality."

~Carl von Clausewitz

Annon,The Gate has some nice spots for photographs...hope you go and check them out.

Europa Point

Today I went sailing once more and decided yo head North starting at the Crows Nest and I eventually ended up in the Dire Strait. 
Europa Point has some interesting and haunting features. It is very quiet here.

A lonely fisherman doing some night fishing here. Not sure if he caught anything. I was only watching him from a distance, because I did not want to disturb his fishing.

Something must have been up, because I saw two police officers with a canine watching carefully over the sea.

In fact two UFOs appeared on the sky and I believe they were checking on me. 

I will complete the rest of my journey tomorrow.

Poem: For the truth is what I said

Second Life can be very therapeutic for many of us or of course it becomes an addiction, not necessarily bad. When Real Life is too troublesome I come here and see the beauty in the Art on my screen. Sometimes it helps me create my own pixels as in photographs or written form, like this poem below inspired by Sirens Isle:


The truth is what I said,
for some reason you misread.
As fast as the wind twirls
around my black colored curls,
you wrote your own version,
and made the rug Persian.

No sorrow is greater than
being misunderstood again.
Ahoy! I sail the pixelated sea,
where the air is not salty but free.
A seagull over the island circles
the life under water gurgles.

Oh Siren, nymph of the sea,
sailors admire your sweet beauty,
but now the plane lies in the water;
and the truth has become your slaughter.
Yet I stay here without regret
for the truth is what I said. 

From Hollywood Airport to the SS Galaxy

The fun thing in SL Sailing is that you can go pretty far. Today I tried to sail from the Hollywood Airport 

(Hollywood Airport (SLHA) is a popular public airport in Second Life. Located strategically on the edge of the Blake Sea, the airport buzzes with activity. It is a wonderful place to just hang out and watch the planes come and go. More than ten commercial airlines operate flights out of SLHA. Scores of flights (sometimes more than 100) using all manner of aircraft take place to and from SLHA on a daily basis. Come fly to the airport and walk next door or take the monorail to enjoy the excitement of Hollywood sim)

 to the super large Ship called SS Galaxy

(This enormous, full-featured cruise ship spans three sims and offers an array of activities, including shopping, dancing, and music. Just like a real life cruise, you can also rent the staterooms and suites.)

Underwater Rescue!!!

About two nautical miles under the blue ocean floor I came across him once again. This time it looked like he needed help. I always wondered about what was up with him standing on an island for hours day and night. Maybe he thought he was a Lighthouse to warn the so many ships who come and take a break here.  

But this time he was in deep water surrounded by fish. He did tell me once that he lived in a pineapple like "Sponge-bob", however I do believe when you are that far down you may lose some of your mind for a short period of time. Do they have pineapples under the sea?

I need to remember when I go sailing to pack up diving gear. All I had was an air tank and a mask and lucky for Mr. Sponge Bob, a snorkel. So, of course I jumped in, took his hand and pulled him up to the surface. You won't believe how heavy a man is, even under water. I think his combat boots are ruined, so hopefully he has enough Lindens to get some new ones. I suggest stay out of the water with leather boots.

Happy Sailing !!! I am sure I will see him on the same spot, same time again. I will be better prepared this time.

A New Beginning

As a new day breaks I am faced with another new beginning. Although I try not to let real life interfere with second life, sometimes you have no choice when tragedies happen.

I wish you well in everything you do and thank you for all the laughter you did bring. Short lived for sure.

“There are as many worlds as there are kinds of days, and as an opal changes its colors and its fire to match the nature of a day, so do I.” 
― John Steinbeck

Pandora Box of Dreams- Dream 001: Dreams of Sakura

Pandora Box of Dreams is such a beautiful place. Don't miss this opportunity to go and see it. 

We are so happy to invite all of you to visit Pandora Box of Dreams.
a creative sim setting for the visionaries and creative minds who seek a place where dreams come to life. A new dream will appear after 2-3 months time.

I will go and explore more of this...

Happy Chinese New Year

Get your free lantern at the Retreat....go into the Pavillon and you will find a stand. Enjoy :)

My "Baby" Chick Hunt

The Retreat is proud to host the My "Baby" Chick Hunt.
Look for 10 cute little chicks around the Retreat which are free and filled with goodies. Just in time for Spring.
Enjoy the Garden and the Chateau. 

Stop by the Club Melatonin, which will have a Rockabilly Thursday at 6PM. (GRAND OPENING March 5, 2015)

See you there.

Night Sailing in the open sea !

Our favorite spot in the ocean is this island.We always seem to return here.
Sirens Isle

Imagination

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.”

― Albert Einstein

Dance under a thousand stars bright,

let our imagination tonight excite.

Happy Valentine's Day

You're in my thoughts and in my heart
Wherever I may go;
On Valentine's Day, I'd like to say
I care more than you know.

Happy Valentine's Day to everybody...embrace the ones you love.

The Chapel at the Retreat ( Wedding Venue )

Looking for a wedding venue? Come and visit the Chapel at the Retreat. 
A wedding can be very costly even in Second Life. Here you have a beautiful setting for your wedding and all you have to pay is a donation, whatever fits your budget.
Want a minister? No problem. For a small donation you can request the minister to officiate your wedding vows and you even get a marriage certificate with it.
The Chapel offers cake and champagne for your wedding guests. Dancing and a beautiful backdrop for your pictures. There is even a nightclub on site. Visit the beautiful garden and Retreat.

You can find some useful tips to plan your wedding here.

Winter Wonderland 2015

I wonder how much snow they had to use to get this giant snowman? Before Winter is over go head to this Winter Wonderland and try out the snowboarding or snowmobile. You can also have a snowball fight or ice skate. Don;t forget to pick up your free gifts in the village.

The Bedroom at the Retreat

The Bedroom at the Retreat finally got some new color and decor. Most of the items can be purchased at the ~Bazar ~Store inworld. They are high quality mesh and are very reasonably prices.
It is very comfy now and the colors are warm and inviting. Come check it out during your "I give you my heart hunt" at the Retreat.

Aquarelle :)

Aquarelle has the perfect setting for you and that special someone. Enjoy the beautiful garden....it is very peaceful here.