Ben Dover was the secret code name for the engineer behind the SR71. I recall seeing a documentary about ages ago and started cracking up when he said the code name he was using at the time.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ben-R-Rich

We have a July 4th celebration tomorrow come visit us. It's July 4th everywhere even if it's not a holiday.!! so come have fun with your friends this Saturday!

From Raven's Bluff, I wish everyone across the OpenSim community a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July.

May your skies be bright, your waters calm, and your adventures endless. Thank you to everyone who continues to create, build, explore, and share his or her incredible OpenSim virtual world with others.

Happy Independence Day—and here's to the next 250 years.

MazebzOS_AVX2-8-0-0-261841510 PBR Skin HUD! So...today I said I am going to fix this stupid HUD crap. I also said damn it I am brining in pbr avatars I don't care if they don't care and don't want to put the scripts in open sim to make it work. So I made a floater in my viewer. It works great! It works with pbr skins also. One can name the links and face in the hud however you want. You can save the Alphas in a notecard. No scripts, which means no hypergrid breakage. https://maze.bz/mazebzviewer.zip...I will think about trying to see if it can map the mesh somehow into the hud to make it more like the sets we are used to. But making a hud for the avatar was easily 2 xs faster than doing it with a script. If anyone cares enough to add PBR skin HUD floater to firestorm just say hello and I will give you the MD file...

Explore America! New venue at Club Escotia.. Grand Opening today in this month of freedom :) Join us today starting at 1PM and explore all 52 State exhibits and more.. from SEA TO SHINING SEA! HOP: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Club%20Escotia

🗺️ New Free Plugin for OpenSimulator Grids — L.O.R.E.™ (Leaflet OpenSimulator Regional Explorer)
Fellow grid operators — following up on Royal Flush (thanks for all the love on that one 🙏), here's another free tool I built for WordPress that might save you some headaches.
Ever tried explaining "where things are" on your grid to a new resident? A region list in a table from 2008 doesn't cut it. So I built L.O.R.E.
✅ Full interactive Leaflet.js map of your entire grid — zoom, pan, explore
✅ Live region search with instant dropdown
✅ One-click teleport links, built automatically from your grid URL
✅ Color picker — matches your grid's branding
✅ Batch sync with progress bar — no PHP timeouts, even on 1000+ region grids
✅ Multi-database support for load-balanced/enterprise grids
✅ Free and open source — GPL v2
Running live right now on NeverWorld Grid — 450+ regions, click any of them:
https://neverworldgrid.com/neverworld-grid-map/
⬇️ Download free on GitHub:
https://github.com/mteedev/lore-opensim-map
Full docs on the GitHub Wiki. Or check it out on my site — https://nerdypappy.com
Built by Gundahar Bravin / NeverWorld Grid — Live. Love. Create. 🧭

CAS LIVE AT THE GARDEN AMV GRID..11AM 7-3
GRID HOPPERS WELCOME! YOUR LIMO HERE.. hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/133/1...
DON'T MISS THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES OF CLASSIC ROCK SINGER! STARTING AT 11AM GRID TIME. WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME ROCK WITH ME MY FRIENDS! SEE YOU THERE!

Meet Woody. 🌿

Forged from bark, shaped by time, and rooted in another world.

Woody is one of the newest alien species to arrive at Gallumbits—a guardian of ancient forests with the strength of oak and the spirit of the wild. Whether you're exploring distant worlds or creating unforgettable roleplay stories, Woody is ready to stand apart from the crowd.

Now available at Gallumbits. Where imagination takes root. 🌳
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

Dj Kitty Live on stage, Come join her for her 2 hours Musical Set.
If you love pink this is the place :)
everybody is welcome to join us

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

🌴🍹 FRIDAY BEACH MADNESS IS BACK! 🍹🌴

Cancel your house chores... they can wait another day. The beach can't! 😎

Join Adrian Moon on Friday, 3rd July, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Grid Time for an afternoon packed with music, laughter, sunshine, and the occasional dance move that probably should've stayed in the living room.

🎶 Adrian Moon pretends to know what he's doing...
🕺 You pretend those dance moves were intentional...
🍹 We all pretend tomorrow isn't Monday yet!

No dress code, no stress, no auditions—just good people, great music, and plenty of beach vibes. Whether you're dancing, chilling with friends, or simply wondering where the last two hours disappeared to, you're in the right place.

⚠️ Side effects may include:
• Smiling without warning.
• Dancing when nobody asked you to.
• Making new friends.
• Refusing to leave when the music stops.

🚕 Taxi to the venue:
mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

Grab your flip-flops, your sunglasses, and your best beach attitude. We'll provide the soundtrack—you bring the fun!

See you on the sand! 🌊☀️🎉

MOONLIGHT SHOW WITH DJ ZALE 2-4am
DJ Zale has been tearing up dancefloors across Second Life and other virtual worlds, dropping everything from high‑energy club anthems to smooth late‑night grooves. A seasoned performer with a reputation for reading the room and igniting it, he brings style, skill, and serious vibe to every set.

Now a proud resident DJ at AMV, he’s ready to turn your morning, night, or weekend into a full‑on experience.
Come out, feel the energy, and show DJ Zale some love.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

🌴🎧 SUNDAY AT COZY COMFORTS 🎧🌴
Need an excuse to avoid those house chores for a couple of hours? We've got you covered!
Join us this Sunday as Adrian Moon takes over the decks for two hours of great music, laughs, and good company.
I'll pretend to be a world-famous DJ... 🤣
You pretend to know every song... 😎
And together we'll pretend we're too cool to leave the dance floor! 💃🕺
Whether you're dancing, chatting with friends, making new ones, or just relaxing with a drink while judging my questionable music choices... everyone is welcome!
✨ Live Set by Adrian Moon
📅 Sunday, 5th July 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Grid Time)
📍 Cozy Comforts Grid
Carlita
hop://sun.cozycomforts.net:8002/CARLITA/645/880/23
Come for the music...
Stay because someone started dancing before the first song even finished. 😂
See you all on the dance floor! ❤️🎶

Inspired by the beauty of a moonlit sky, this elegant new set features deep sapphire-blue gemstones embraced by brilliant diamonds in a timeless gold design. Crafted to make every entrance unforgettable.

Now available at Monentes Jewelry. Where elegance is always in style.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

Neverworld Grid is the next generation of opensim with a direct delivery marketplace, gatecrashers events listings for free, Orbit Region Management Panel, and a NO DRAMA philosphy. In our 11th year, choose Neverworld for a peaceful creative metaverse.

The Aurelians Have Arrived! ✨

Step into the light with the Aurelians, Gallumbits' newest original alien species! This radiant celestial race is now available as a complete male and female avatar set, perfect for fantasy adventures, sci-fi roleplay, photography, and exploring new worlds.

Elegant, timeless, and born of living light, the Aurelians are ready to become part of your next story.

Available now at Gallumbits — where imagination becomes reality, one world at a time.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

AMV Explorers Club Travels to Club Escotia -Thurs July 2nd 12:30 - 2pm

Our first stop for the Explorers Club is the Fabulous Club Escotia!
It is owned by Clan & Webby Escotia and is the home base for Clans
music events! Join host Webby Escotia for a tour/exploration of
this unique multi-faceted music venue! Thurs July 2nd 12:30 - 2pm

Desy Graywolf will be leading the Explorer tour!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Club%20Escotia/128/128/2...

Singer Joao Frazao Live from Portugal Today At the Amv Landing Point
Singer and song writer Joao playing for you his Music and Covers
Join him for a 1 hour Show
Everybody is Welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Blues Lady Mavenn, Live from Canada , Bringing you the most amazing Blues Songs.
With her Sandy Voice , and her perfection , giving you the best of the best .
Join her for 1 hour Show at the Amv Landing Poing
Everybody is Welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Meet the Nexari, Ancient travelers. Silent explorers. Keepers of the stars.

The Nexari have arrived at Gallumbits! This all-new alien species is now available as a complete male and female avatar set, featuring sleek biomechanical designs, luminous cosmic colors, and an unmistakable extraterrestrial presence.

Whether you're exploring distant worlds, building a sci-fi roleplay, or creating your own interstellar adventures, the Nexari are ready to journey beyond the stars.

Available now at Gallumbits — where imagination has no limits.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

DJ Tyler - Tyler has a vast catalog of great tunes, a friendly outgoing and interactive style and does requests too!

Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Some came looking for a house, some found a home, others discovered something they were not even searching for.
Treasure Trail is not a place to finish... It is a story to begin.
If curiosity brings you here...follow the trail.
Every trail remembers who walk it.

hg.osgrid.org:80:Treasure Trail Dude Ranch
https://opensimworld.com/hop/80578

I would like to wish you all a very safe and happy 4th of July. I am going to be leaving open sim for a bit as my creativity has moved into a new direction. for many years in SL, I was a builder , a dj, a club owner, did tribute bands as well , and here in open sim I did some DJ ing here and there, and some rework projects and scripting of cars. AI has opened a new door for me with the writing of songs I have done over the years, so I will leave you with this one I wrote and posted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamQ4RjH0zk

For all those who have shared and all that that cared , thank you and wishing you all the best.

Meet Zythari. 💜

Graceful. Mysterious. Unmistakably alien.

With her striking bioluminescent skin, elegant high-heeled feet, and piercing violet eyes, Zythari is a species unlike any other. Designed for explorers, roleplayers, and lovers of the extraordinary, she's ready to bring a touch of the impossible to your virtual world.

Available now at Gallumbits — where imagination evolves.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

DJ DEBBIE loves her music, Has lots of amazing Ska,Dance, Pop , and tunes that you request.
Lets join her for an 2 hours set at the Landing point at AMV , Where the Moonlight Shines brighter then the Stars.

Everybody is welcome ,

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Coming to you at 2am PDT/SLT/OST/Grid Time, 2 hours of fun, laughter and banter, kicking off your Wednesday with a bang!, come one, come all, all are welcome to come and join in party and have fun!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

https://youtu.be/RpIft_Jqido
For Anachron and me.
A little dream of happiness
I want to tell you a story about happiness,
it starts so softly, somewhere deep inside.
I close my eyes and drift into a dream,
where the world feels lighter for a while.

I see a unicorn, straight from a fairytale,
its touch so gentle, calm and pure.
I ride away with it through silver skies,
believing for a moment in something unreal.

Then I laugh and I stop right there,
because I know what truly stays.

The real happiness is standing next to me,
no fantasy, no distant star.
Just loving moments, warm and true,
right here, right where we are.

So I don’t tell a legend made of light,
I tell the truth, so simple and real.
About your smile in winter snow,
about the way your presence feels.

The real happiness walks hand in hand,
through snow, through time, through night.
No magic creature, no perfect plan,
just us, and it feels right.

In falling snow we lose all words,
just breath, just laughter, just now.
The world grows quiet around our hearts,
and nothing else matters somehow.

Arm in arm we slowly fall asleep,
our dreams begin to blend.
And I know, so softly, so clear:
This is happiness.
And it stays.

https://youtu.be/K1aZCZBQq18
Colors of the Same Sky.
I see a stranger walking down the street,
Different story, different heartbeat.
Some are searching, some belong,
Some have waited far too long.
A boy loves a boy beneath the stars,
A girl loves a girl and heals old scars.
Some are born between the lines,
Still searching for the place that shines.

Why do we build these walls so high,
When every tear is the same when we cry?

Under the colors of the rainbow light,
We're all just souls trying to find what's right.
Different journeys, different ways to fly,
But we all live beneath the same sky.
No matter who you are inside,
No matter where your heart decides,
There is room for you and me,
In a world that's learning to be free.

Some were told they had to hide,
The truth they carried deep inside.
Fighting every day to be,
The person they were born to see.
Not a choice and not a game,
Just a heart with a different name.
Looking for a place to stand,
Reaching for a helping hand.

Why do we turn away in fear,
When understanding brings us near?

Under the colors of the rainbow light,
We're all just souls trying to find what's right.
Different journeys, different ways to fly,
But we all live beneath the same sky.
No matter who you are inside,
No matter where your heart decides,
There is room for you and me,
In a world that's learning to be free.

Sometimes hatred fills the air,
Leaving broken dreams everywhere.
But love is stronger than the fear,
And every voice deserves to hear:
You belong, you're not alone,
Every heart deserves a home.
The rainbow shines after the rain,
A promise rising through the pain.

Under the colors of the rainbow light,
We're all just souls trying to find what's right.
Different journeys, different ways to fly,
But we all live beneath the same sky.
And someday maybe we will see,
Love was always meant to be.
Every heart, every voice, every dream,
Part of the same human stream.

How sad has it become if a closed grid starts making avatars on other (our) grids, and contact renters on our grid to come there.
You really have to make it like that?

Unfortunately renters of our grid were contacted and were promised free land if they would join.
sure, free land is nice but if you have a pay system and the coins are expensive ...lol
who is framing who .....
My renters are smart enough not to fall for it, and everybody is free to give free land
But i would never try to get renters like this....so please grow up and get a life.

sorry had to share this.
hugs
ansjela

I have updated(up-cycled) the bonfire to align with the sun and moon positions for systems with a day–night cycle. During daylight, the flames will extinguish, and at night the fire will reignite with a dynamic flickering light effect, and it is available in my shop.

Recommended accessories include campfire Sounds (featuring immersive pops and crackles) and a smoke effect, which can be added using a smoke particle emitter placed beneath the bonfire for enhanced atmosphere.

My personal view on poaching. A detailed response to the post below from AnsjelaAmat

POACHING AS CARE.

Sometimes it seems like poaching players is about competition and the fight for an audience, if you view each player as a moneymaker, but you can look at it from a different perspective and see it as genuine care and a desire to unlock someone's potential. When someone invites players to join them, they truly notice them: they see that they have great ideas, that they want to create, and they try to create space for that. There's even something touching about this: after all, a person doesn't just sit in their region and count souls, but seeks out those who will be interesting and wants them to feel better.
It's great that there are so many different regions in the virtual world—players have a lot to choose from, and each corner strives to showcase its uniqueness. Some invite you because they believe that this is where people can discover new ways. We all have different tastes, and that's wonderful—some prefer peace and quiet, while others prefer vibrant projects and constant events. Diversity makes our world richer, and finding "your place" is an exciting adventure.
After all, the most valuable thing in virtual worlds isn't the land or the buildings, but the people who bring them to life. Let there be more spaces where players are seen, appreciated, and supported, and more stories where a simple invitation becomes the beginning of something truly amazing. Let everyone find a place where their ideas are warmly welcomed, and where they find people nearby with whom they want to create something amazing. If you're being lured away, go away—don't be afraid or ashamed. Perhaps for some of you, this will be a chance for a happy virtual life. After all, you can always go back if you don't like something. And don't let someone else dictate your opinion.

# 🎉 FIRST RELEASE PARTY 🎶

Join me as I celebrate the release of my very first collection of original songs!

Every song is based on lyrics, stories, and thoughts I've written throughout my life. Some are deeply personal, while others explore emotions and experiences we all share.

Expect an energetic mix of **Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Funk Rock, Pop, House**, and even a touch of **Bavarian spirit**.

Come and enjoy the music, discover the stories behind the songs, and celebrate this special moment with me. If you like what you hear, I'd love for you to subscribe to my channel and share your thoughts—I look forward to hearing from you!

**Let's celebrate the beginning of this musical journey together!** 🎸✨

🎉 New Free Plugin for OpenSimulator Grids — OpenSimulator Royal Flush™
Fellow grid operators — if you're running a WordPress-based OpenSimulator grid with w4os, you know the pain. Bot registrations, abandoned accounts, thousands of users with no avatar cluttering your database. We felt it too on NeverWorld Grid — over 340 no-avatar accounts when we started!
So we built something about it. Meet OpenSimulator Royal Flush™ 👑🚽
✅ Automatically emails no-avatar accounts at Day 30 and Day 59
✅ Flags them for admin review at Day 60
✅ Bot farm domain detector
✅ Safe bulk deletion — YOU decide who gets flushed, nothing auto-deletes
✅ Any account with an avatar is completely untouchable
✅ Free and open source — GPL3
We flushed 68 bot accounts on our first run in about 5 minutes!
👑 Download free on GitHub:
https://github.com/mteedev/opensim-royal-flush
Questions? Read all about it on Github Wiki!
Or on my site - https://nerdypappy.com
Built by Gundahar Bravin / NeverWorld Grid — Live. Love. Create. ⚓