Once in a Blue Moon

Prof. Messmer was actually in early on a Friday for once, hard worker that he is, so we went to Steelhead's blue-themed dance. And yes, that is a blue moon that I had hovering above us...Everyone looked very pretty in their azure-colored finery...
We then went sailing on the firth on his yacht...
And we then tooled around the Northern sims in his steam-powered hydrofoil...

I Can Make a Box Talk! Learning Scripting!

I went to class tonight at Sir Zen's FreeFlow Academy of CodePoetry at SteamSkyCity's Aether Isle tonight. Under the watch of a portrait of one of the first programmers, Lady Ada Lovelace, I settled in on a leather couch next to Eds, and really learned a lot about basic scripting this evening. In the spirit of that esteemed woman, all of my classmates were ladies as well. All I know is that I can build and texture and create clothing very well, but scripting? My skills are abysmal. Knowing that Sir Zen is one of the best scripters out there, why not learn?

I'll admit that I, as well as the others were rather tickled to create basic scripts that made our boxes talk. Of course when I touched Eds' it said my name and that I was rather naughty. I can not quite deny that. The Vicereine stopped through and offered us all encouragement and advice...Some of us stayed on to play EnGarde and Eds finally convinced me to play. I actually had a good time although I barely knew what I was doing. She won the first match and I won the second. Not quite the hack and slash I usually like while fighting at the Grounds, but I had a really good time!

Creative Sprees and Neighborly Chats

Lately, I have been on a roll at E.Laval Fine Clothing. Lots of new dresses for the women and a new Worker outfit called "Peat" for the gents and one called "Invent" for the ladies. "Invent" is based upon a female miner's outfit from the 1880s and has an apron and leather-patched knees. I think I'll wear it while building...Here is the advertisement for the "Calais", inspired by one of my favorite artists James Tissot...Still dressed from my shoot, I thought I'd stop by Mayfair to check on my shop like normal. I found my new neighbor across the tracks, Mr Bubba Daniels, there with his delightful hounds. I had called out greetings to Capt. Paravane as I passed the Chaiwallah tea house earlier and she came down the street to join us. There is something to be said about neighbors having a pleasant chat over the fence with one another...
And if not over the fence, taking the time to gather in places like one of our many pubs or even the Inkyboy Gallery in Regency to chat with neighbors and friends. The parlor is always open to anyone who'd like to sit and chat with one another, as I did with Dia and Gryffin later on that evening...

Caledon's 2nd Anniversary! HUZZAH!

I have partied entirely too hard, but with a good reason! It was Caledon's 2nd Anniversary today and I managed to dance my way through as much of it as I could at Castle Cymru. Thank God my typist has a flexible RL schedule, as I was able to attend most of the parties, even if only for a while...Started by rocking out at Lady Dia's excellent gig...And then at Mr Tairov's good gig that picked up where Dia's ended. Thought I'd do Gun Bunny duty for the Guv and I was willing to bite an ankle or two if they didn't let him vacation for once...I then danced with Sir Tele at Mr Dagger's part of the Ball...How do I know there were a LOT of folks? A predominance of my not-so-favorite color...grey.Duchess Gabi smoothly transitioned us into a formal ball, and I danced with my former Regency neighbor Mr Jamie Palisades...Gryffin and I went to Dia's keep in Port Caledon and watched the beautiful Firth-wide fireworks at Lionsgate...
And the Sound...
And I ended it all dancing with Prof Messmer at Sir Zen's gig. Here's to our Guvnah and Caledon, Year Three! HUZZAH!!

Caledon's 2nd Anniversary Kicks Off!

Why am I posting so early/late when as a U.S. East Coaster I "should" be asleep? I was too busy having fun as Miss Jun Karoda kicked off the Caledon 2nd Anniversary celebrations with a party at Lord Vid's in Cymru. Des was there grooving, lightstick in hand!She shared anecdotes such as how the rabbit came to be Caledon's symbol (a nickname for Des) and how the infamous Caledon undies she created were promotional items (note the model and they're available at Cymru for $0L today only!). My former carnival court gargoyle Mr Glineux provided particle effects...... and everyone had a great time dancing with the Guv, who really was upholding his "no work" holiday policy! I couldn't help but give him some catnip tea at one point...
Yawn! See you all later!

Patina Exhibit Opening Party

There's a lot going of with all of the Anniversary events and general weekend things, but for me the highlight today was the party at the Inkyboy Gallery Regency to celebrate the opening of Gryffin Hax's exhibit Patina. the music was jazz and blues with a New Orleans vibe in keeping with the photography...

I enjoy being the Gallery's curator and helping with the business and publicity aspects of it...that and keeping a certain artiste focused. It was a nice turnout and yes, Miss Connolly is dancing in underwater diving gear having come from a SL Bloggers party in Sailor's Cove... Miss Summer Gildea (below) came straight from the "Rez a Des" Guvnah impersonation contest held a bit earlier. I do believe Mr Volare won and his involved neko catnip (how perfect!). I could not stop laughing as I could only imagine all the faux Guvnahs in one place and I am indeed sorry to have missed it. I see "Des flash mobbing" in our future! He later announced in main Caledon chat that he will not be working on Caledon Independence Day Tuesday. I gasped in shock and reached for my smelling salts...Even the Guvnah needs a day off from time to time, don't you think?

Flames and Flowerballs...

Well, my fellow shopkeeper and steampunk inventor friend Mr Enoch stopped by to show me the more or less finished version of his gauntlet. I jumped back when the flames shot out! I do hope my kitty Nefi's whiskers aren't singed...I had shown him the DynaFleur exhibit and he showed me its earlier counterpart--the Flowerball exhibit --which I had been really disappointed all of this time about missing! I was delighted to find that it was still around at Princeton North and twirled within it! It was beautiful!

Lancers, Huck, and a Waiting Kitty

I have completed the latest version of my Worker ensembles in "Peat"--a deep dark brown. Sir Tele asked to see it just before going to the Caledon Lancers review and Edison Ball. I found him on the top of a Loch Avie tower and we were joined by Dia, also rather smart in Lancer uniform. My, that will be quite a hop for Boanerges...I've been busy with shopkeeping, but stopped through the Edison Ball at Loch Avie. Oh dear, everyone being an interesting shade of grey really must stop...
Afterwards, I stopped through the Mark Twain-themed Steelhead Friday night party...
And Mr G. Hax and I have been bustling around the Inkyboy Gallery prepping it for the Grand Opening New Orleans "Patina" exhibit party Sunday. I tp'd back upstairs from the basement and thought it was so very cute that my kitty Nefi was sitting there waiting for me...

The Enoch Bros. Pay a Visit

I love when friends come to call, but I had a treat of a visitor at my Steelhead residence this evening. Mr Kheph777 Enoch's brother Honda stopped through to chat as Kheph demonstrated his latest steampunk creation--which is rather intriguing and you'll have to wait until its release. I'll just say that it involves a lightning bolt.

I love the concept of RL family members inworld. I do truly miss my RL sister Baube being inworld...

Caledon Culture at Orange Island

This afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion about Caledon and its culture at Orange Island moderated by Miss Ordinal Malaprop. As you can see, there was a good turnout of both Caledonians and non-Caledonians alike... On the panel, from left to right was Miss Ordinal Malaprop, Miss Soliel Snook, Cap'n Sin Trenton, and Dr. Oolon Sputnik...

Steelhead Hooos and New Toulouse Bayous

Tonight I attended Steelhead's town meeting where the naval ensign flags were displayed to be voted upon and Duke Otenth showed up as a rather fantastical steampunk airship...Later, I jumped ahead in time and, wearing my 1920s satin dress that I made, I quietly paddled my canoe in the lush swamps of New Toulouse as the sun set. A beautiful sim and I am looking forward to its opening...

Just Another Night in Regency & SteamSkyCity

Am I sitting on top on my Regency mailbox with a shot of whiskey? Yes.

Is Dia sitting on top of my land's information sign with toast for me for my future hangover? Yes.

Do I feel like talking about why I was sitting on my mailbox downing spirits? No. After I got over my "moment", I went to SSC. Beyond SteamSkyCity, I rarely visit the Southern sims. I realized, for instance, that I've never been to Greystoke or Nova Civis! After hitting my head at the pumping station, I thought I'd explore Aether Isle and found myself at the top of the mooring tower there. What a view! There's SSC...And then Caledon itself spread before me. I have times where I think Caledon's one of the prettiest places on the grid, and this was one of them...

Tiny Horsewolves of the Apocalypse

On a lark, Mr Goodliffe and I were dressed up as--yes--tiny horsewolves of the apocalypse, as it rather fit my mood tonight. He was "War" with his flaming sword, and yes, I was the Grim Reaper. We galloped through Caledon I howling. It was absurd and actually a great deal of fun...if anything, it put me in a better mood than I was in!

Raglan Shire Mardi Gras

All week long Raglan Shire is celebrating Mardi Gras! Lots of fun and dancing, so stop through if you get a chance...And even tiny bunny dancers need a gumbo break!

Of Natural Inspiration and Natural Disaster

Baron Wulfenbach invited me to his salon discussion at the Consulate to speak about being a muse. A lively discussion soon followed about muses, creativity, and inspiration...Also invited to speak was artist Miss Sysperia Poppy, who brought one her muses, Mr Cellside Unknown, along with her...
Later I was at Murdann with Duke Otenth looking at his cod drying racks when lo and behold a tornado struck! Debris, boats and cows were flying everywhere as the whirling mass went across the island!Dressed in my tiny Raglan Mardi Gras finery, I got too close and was sucked up into the air!After I somehow managed to safely land, we stood on the island along with Admiral Wind and Mr McCullough, watching it go out onto the water! Quite a harrowing experience!

New Inkyboy Gallery Regency Exhibit: "Patina"

As curator of the Inkyboy Gallery Caledon Regency located just off that sim's hub, I would like to announce Gryffin Hax's "Patina" exhibit.

Twenty-eight haunting and evocative photographs taken in New Orleans' French Quarter of a city's multilayered mystery and history.

Come for the artwork, stay for the absinthe...

Boomtown, Under Construction & Cavorite

The plans for Boomtown were unveiled tonight at the Steelhead town meeting. Loosely based upon the Columbia River Gorge on the Oregon border, it will be to the South of Steelhead City and will have mines running underneath it and into the mountains, as well as have a dam. You may contact TotalLunar Eclipse to be placed on its waiting list...While walking in Penzance with the Professor, we had a good time looking at the outside of Miss Orr's home. You must see this for yourself, as the little clever details will make you smile...
I put up a display of a gorgeous cavorite sample given to Cape Messmer by Horg Neurocam, creator of the Cavorite Mines in the Moors and the floating mountain in Morgaine. We had a lot of fun talking and I was tickled to finally meet Caledon's esteemed mineralogist...