The Paradise is done

Well, almost done. On the one hand, Vanaheim, with its free islands designed by the tenants, really is a paradise in the “2nd Sanctuary” grid. On the other hand, there’s still plenty of new things to come. And now we’re one step further along.
The first section of the walking trail is complete and ready to welcome visitors. Almost two kilometres of trail lead across seven islands, each with its own character. Every hiker should be able to find their favourite spot. Explore the trail. From east to west or vice versa. On foot, on horseback or by bike. Tired of walking? Then make use of the rest areas or relax on one of the many boats along the way. Or perhaps a longer break in one of the two beach houses? If a house is free, it’s yours for as long as you stay.

In the Welcome Region and at the landing point on the ship from Vanaheim, you’ll find teleporters (hiking map) to the trail’s starting points.
Have a lovely trip.



Das Paradis ist fertig

Nunja, beinahe fertig. Einerseits ist Vanaheim mit seinen von den Mietern gestalteten kostenlosen Inseln wirklich ein Paradis im '2nd Sanctuary' Grid. Andererseits soll noch viel neues entstehen. Und nun sind wir wieder einen Schritt weiter.
Der erste Abschnitt des Wanderwegs ist fertig und erwartet seine Besucher. Fast zwei Kilometer Weg führen über sieben Inseln, die jeweils ihren eigenen Charakter haben. Jeder Wanderer sollte seinen Lieblingsplatz finden können. Erforsche den Weg. Von Ost nach West oder umgekehrt. Zu Fuß, zu Pferd oder mit dem Rad. Müde vom Laufen? Dann nutze die Rastplätze oder erhole dich auf einem der vielen Boote am Wegrand. Oder eine längere Pause in einem der 2 Strandhäuser? Wenn ein Haus frei ist, dann gehört es dir solange du bleibst.

Auf der Welcome Region und dem Landepunkt auf dem Schiff von Vanaheim findest du Teleporter (Wanderkarte) zu den Startpunkten des Wanderweges.
Habt einen schönen Ausflug.

Now open to the public: After Dark.

Calling all travelers with a love for old horror novels and fantasy. Step into the book at the landing point and explore a medieval world, a gothic vampire castle owned by count Dracula himself.. find the attic in the boarding house where Victor Frankenstein created his creature or perhaps the room where Edgar Allen Poe wrote his "The Raven".. or maybe you just want to take a stroll around, enjoy the athmosphere and calming music, cuddle by a campfire in the woods (the wolves don't bite.. much) or explore the Citadel in all its glory.

This could be considered a gothic sim but without the gore. No blood fountains here, just a fantasy of ancient times, smoking fires, and something evil lurking. Experience the romance, the melancholy, the loss that was at the root of so many evil things.. experience After Dark. If you dare..

Roleplayers welcomed, explorers welcomed, child avaters not welcomed - Friends Grid is an adult grid.

Why are people moving to Friends grid?


Maybe it is the fact that we took 44,640 region snapshot backups last month, providing our users with security…

Maybe it is the fact that our assets are backed up every single day…

Maybe it is the 36 cores of processing power providing a smooth virtual experience…




* sim sized islands provided free of charge to adults who want to be active in this growing community.

* 10,000 prim

* 1300 connected regions for beautiful sailing

* multi-cultural grid



3 easy steps to Make your home at Friends Grid

1. make an account https://friends-grid.com

2. add friends grid to firestorm login.friends-grid.com:8002
instructions here: https://friends-grid.com/howto

3. come inworld and contact Safine Mahoe or Zuzu Bahro about your rental

#the best damn little grid in opensim

✨ BK‑Mode für Xara – wo Eleganz ein kleines Lächeln trägt ✨

BK bringt genau die Art von Glamour, bei der Xara nicht einfach nur „angezogen“ wirkt, sondern mühelos den Raum übernimmt. Fließende Stoffe, starke Silhouetten, ein Hauch Drama – perfekt für alle, die wissen, dass Stil auch digital Eindruck macht.

💬 „Warum schlicht, wenn’s auch beeindruckend geht?“
BK‑Mode: Für Xara, die nicht nur erscheint, sondern ankommt.

Even in the face of apparent defeat, hope endures—and with it, the possibility of an extraordinary turnaround. The wheel of fortune is never fixed; victory can still be yours, no matter how impossible it may seem. And should fortune not smile upon you, take heart: you will live to fight another day, stronger and wiser for the experience. This is precisely why you cannot miss next Friday, March 13th, at 13:30 PST / 21:30 CET. This is your moment to seize your destiny, to sail alongside captains who understand your deepest hopes and fears, who share your hunger for triumph. Join us for an unforgettable experience where the finest will prevail, where camaraderie and joy abound, and where celebration flows as freely as the rum in our cups. Your adventure awaits—will you answer the call?

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Catronian%20Archipelago%20Battl...
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian%20Archipelago

Alina Vehicles , Race cars, Motorcycles

Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

Motor Cycle Region Now Open

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Many different motorcycles, not all my work there are a percentage from Soa Bikes, true quality Motorcycles
Thank you Soa for letting me share them

All Type Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Race Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.
Drive your car Here

Driving Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

3 Regions of vehicles approximately 1000+ different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

*** NEW RELEASE*****
SPECIAL EEP SKY SET - YING YANG

Bring the awe-inspiring beauty to your OpenSim region!

This ready-to-use EEP sky pack includes **one stunning version**:
* **SPECIAL EEP SKY - YING YANG (ST):** A static, always-visible sky.

**Easy to apply** to your parcel or entire region in just a few clicks. Perfect for creating a magical or simply breathtaking atmosphere.

--- AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULL PERM AT EEP STORE (BOX 08 or use Teleport "EEP" as destination)

Join us at the AMV International Event! - Today: March 5th - Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Grid Time

Experience a lively and vibrant atmosphere celebrating the beauty and diversity of cultures from around the globe. Each performer will bring their own unique style and language to the stage, creating a truly mesmerizing and unforgettable experience for everyone attending.

LIVE PERFORMERS LINE-UP

9:30 AM – Khiron Ametza (Brazil)
10:00 AM – Putri Solo (Indonesia)
10:30 AM – Mavenn Live (Canada)
11:00 AM – Zoree Jupiter (Portugal)
11:30 AM – Clan Escotia (Scotland) - (Covered by Clifford Hanger)
12:00 Noon – Dave King (USA)
12:30 PM – Wolem Wobbit (Germany)
1:00 PM – Casaenia Baxton (USA – New York)
1:30 PM – Joao Frazao (Portugal)
2:00 PM – Ouie Proud2BThai (Thailand)

Come celebrate culture, music, and unity with us — everyone is welcome!

AMV International Day 2026
International Stage
AMV International
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV International
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20International/147/...

OSW: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91888

Tell your friends and friends-friends its all happening at the AMV International Region.

Ahoy, ye landlubbers and seasoned sea dogs alike! Mark yer calendars, because next Friday, March 6th, at 12:30 PST / 21:30 CET, the Catronian Archipelago is about to witness the most gloriously chaotic naval showdown since someone accidentally fired a cannonball into the ship's snack supply! Mighty vessels will clash on the high seas, where brave (or possibly just stubborn) captains will attempt to blow up the other captains' ship while desperately trying NOT to become a submarine themselves — a surprisingly tricky balance, as it turns out!

Whether you fancy yourself a daring captain, a trigger-happy gunner, or simply a wide-eyed spectator who's there purely for the explosions, there's a spot with your name on it! And yes, before you ask — there WILL be rum. There's always rum. We may not have a plan, but we have rum, and honestly, that's half the battle.

Fair winds, following seas, and may your cannonballs fly straighter than your excuses for missing!

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Catronian%20Archipelago%20Battl...
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian%20Archipelago

A new beat line opens.
The room shifts. 🔥

In 8 minutes, DJ Azraella takes control at Subterranea Club, Advantis. 🎧

Electronic sound.
Deep movement.
Raw frequency. ⚡

Neverworld Grid 🌌

Today · 12 PM to 2 PM PSD 🕛

Enter the frequency.

📍 hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Advantis/352/277/999

Edison & Steamy's 8th Year Anniversary Party is tomorrow!
March 1st, 3pm to 5pm, beginning with Putri singing.
https://opensimworld.com/events/132631
https://www.equinoxgrid.net/wpWebsite/index.php/event/ed-n...

KOKÉ — Singing Live at Mermaid’s Cove! Saturday, February 28 at 12:00pm!
Region: Mermaid's Cove on OSG
Straight from Spain, Koké brings the heat with a vibrant mix of Latin rhythms, multi-genre magic, and pure joy! From salsa to pop, blues to bachata, his voice lights up the room and his energy keeps the party jumping! Catch him live at the Golden Dreams Ballroom — where the music flows, the vibe is electric, and the dance floor never rests! Come ready to dance. Come ready to smile. Come ready for Koké! Come as you are! (No nudity) This amazing singer kept the ballroom jumping on NYE! Come see what he's got in store for you!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove

AI Art Gallery Opening today: Step Into the Future of Creativity

Are you ready to experience the art of tomorrow? Today marks the grand opening of the 2026 AI Art Show using NightCafé at The Arts Gallery from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Step into a world where digital imagination knows no bounds, curated by the renowned artists Zelle Mist and Cataplexia Numbers.

Join us and experience the evolution of art — today!

alternatemetaverse.com:8002:The Arts

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/294/212/50

Join us today on Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/zSPwvGvY

Rejecting control, we embrace a community-led future for OpenSim.
Eight admins unite to balance every perspective with fairness. ⚖️
This is a home for avatars who seek true independence.
Promoting every store, event, and dream without grid bias.
Sovereign, neutral, and always open to your bright light. 🌸

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ 100 Years Brands Hatch Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Celebration
Saturday/Samstag 28.Feb. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds, Party at the legendary Racetrack
Party auf der legendären Rennstrecke
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht

with Vehicle Rezzers , mit Fahrzeug Rezzern

TAXI: hg.osgrid.org:80:FLORES SeaVibes
use the teleporter from Welcome to the Track ! Track is at another Region
Benutzt den Teleporter vom Willkommen zu der Rennstrecke ! Die Rennstrecke ist auf anderer Region

The Track is open only at the Event - Die Rennstrecke ist nur während des Event geöffnet !

Brands Hatch 2026: 100 Years of Racing – A century full of power, and we're celebrating it here on our authentic race track covering an area of ​​16 sims.

This year marks 100 years since the first wheels turned in anger at Brands Hatch.
Brands Hatch in Kent, England, began as a 1926 dirt track for motorcycles on farmland, evolving into a premier tarmac racing venue by 1950. Famous for the challenging Paddock Hill Bend, it hosted 12 British Grands Prix (1964–1986), iconic F1 moments, and today serves as a top venue for British Superbikes and Touring Cars under MotorSport Vision.

The 2.433 mi (3.916 km) "Grand Prix" layout we built inworld, this track has played host to several Formula One Grands Prix, including those with moments such as Jo Siffert's duel with Chris Amon in 1968 and 1992 World Driver's Champion Nigel Mansell's first win in 1985.
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Brands Hatch 2026: 100 Jahre Rennsport – Ein Jahrhundert voller Power und das feiern wir hier auf unserer authentischen Rennstrecke auf einer Fläche von 16 sims.

Dieses Jahr jährt sich zum 100. Mal der Start der Rennstrecke in Brands Hatch.

Brands Hatch in Kent, England, begann 1926 als unbefestigte Motorradstrecke auf Ackerland und entwickelte sich bis 1950 zu einer der führenden Asphaltrennstrecken. Berühmt für die anspruchsvolle Paddock Hill Bend, war die Strecke Austragungsort von 12 britischen Grand Prix (1964–1986), legendären Formel-1-Momenten und dient heute als Top-Rennstrecke für britische Superbikes und Tourenwagen unter der Schirmherrschaft von MotorSport Vision.

Dieses Jahr jährt sich zum 100. Mal der Start der britischen Superbike- und Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft.

Die 3,916 km lange „Grand Prix“-Strecke, die wir in der virtuellen Welt nachgebaut haben, war bereits Schauplatz mehrerer Formel-1-Grand-Prix, darunter solcher mit unvergesslichen Momenten wie dem Duell zwischen Jo Siffert und Chris Amon im Jahr 1968 und dem ersten Sieg des Fahrerweltmeisters von 1992, Nigel Mansell, im Jahr 1985.

Estate Object Scattererer

Use the module to rez an object (for example, a tree or greeter) scattering it across a region within specified estate. You can optionally scatter the object across all regions in the estate. Like if you want to landscape 256 regions at once. Avoids putting things in water and on cliffs. The prim-based rezzers probably won't cover an entire 4096x4096 region (or 256x256, 512x512, 1024x1024) due to limitations in the lsl rez command. Using a module gives you full region coverage and can also do all regions in an estate at once.

https://codeberg.org/fionasweet/estate-scatterer

*** NEW RELEASE*****
SPECIAL EEP SKY SET -PINKY MOON

Embrace your pinkie side and grab a copy of this special EEP sky!

This ready-to-use EEP sky pack includes **one stunning version**:
* **SPECIAL EEP SKY - PINKY MOON (ST):** A static, always-visible sky.


**Easy to apply** to your parcel or entire region in just a few clicks. Perfect for creating a magical or simply breathtaking atmosphere.

--- AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULL PERM AT EEP STORE (BOX 08 or use Teleport "EEP SKIES" as destination)
✨ Enjoy!

I just put out a bunch of nice mesh fantasy items, such as dragon candle holders, Cobra Lamp and candle holder, The Thunderbird, dragon vs serpent, Mayan serpents and more. You can find them in the Fantasy area of the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/NewSilverStirrupStables/128/128/22 Put this url in your map and check out the Silver Stirrup Stables! Pig ridin too! Silver Stirrup Stables has a beautiful barn with horses to ride!

CLAN ESCOTIA LIVE! at 11am. AT HOTEL CALIFORNIA. CLAN will sing your socks off. CLAN & WEBBY ESCOTIA have some new original songs that Clan will perform. After party will be at CALIFORNIA VINEYARDS, rows of heavy grapevines stretch toward the horizon. In the center of it all, wooden barrels overflow with laughter as guests kick off their shoes and climb in for a VALENTINES DAY grape stomping party. Glasses of fresh rosé and bold cabernet clink together while guests dance between barrels, grape juice splattering like abstract art across white linen outfits. It’s messy,
DJ Cliff will be, spinning upbeat tracks that echo across the vineyard. His music keeps the energy high—funky, feel-good rhythms layered over the hum of celebration.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/California%20Dreaming/11...

As you walk along the winding paths of Fantasia, the air itself seems to shimmer with quiet enchantment. Birds sing melodies you’ve never heard before, and the ground beneath your feet glows faintly, as if it remembers every traveler who has passed this way. Soon, you cross a large stone bridge arching gracefully over a sparkling stream. The water below laughs and bubbles as it rushes past, reflecting flashes of color like scattered jewels.

On the other side of the bridge, you arrive at Mushroom Village. Towering mushrooms of every shape and size rise from the earth, their caps painted in brilliant reds, blues, golds, and purples. Some glow softly, while others seem to sway gently, as if greeting you. The colors are so bright and vivid that they almost feel unreal, like a dream brought to life.

Happy little gnomes bustle about everywhere, their laughter filling the air. They tend lovingly to their gardens, watering glowing flowers, trimming vines that sparkle with dew, and whispering softly to the plants as they work. A few pause to wave at you, their eyes twinkling with curiosity and kindness.

As you take it all in, a warm sense of wonder settles over you. In that moment, you finally realize that Mushroom Village is just like the rest of Fantasia—overflowing with magic, joy, and mystery, a place where imagination lives and miracles feel completely natural.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Fantasia/877/589/33

Alina Vehicles :: Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

4 New Textures and they are all carpets.
Two of the carpets are Retro Roller Rink Black Light Emmisive Carpet - Adjust the (Black Light) glow and tint to your liking. :)

Coming soon, my neon tube controller. Adjustable Brightness, Glow, Radius, etc. Comes with Static colors and preprogrammed patterns including Marquee and Rainbow Flow. I'll update this post when I get finished testing and documenting the instructions (Not complicated, I'm just lazy). If you want to see a functional one, head over to Alba's Sex Club to the burlesque room with team member for a demo.

DJ AMOSIS Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12 PM (9 PM Spain time)
Come enjoy live mixes at Stark Mansion!!!
We'll be waiting for you at OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...
DJ AMOSIS viernes 6/2/2026 a las 12PM slt (21 hora España)
Ven a disfrutar de las mezclas en vivo en la Mansion Stark!!!
Te esperamos en OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...

Alina Vehicles

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

We've added some new features to the Rockin' The Seas Cruise in Redwood Bay!
Now you can track the cruise when she is in motion! Just go to the Neverworld Grid website: https://neverworldgrid.com/rockin-the-seas-ship-tracker/
Also, linked to this is the new Teleporter in-world. There is one on the Dock, but you may find more around the grid! Just click once so the teleporter can locate the ship, then when it turns green, teleport straight to the ship whereever it may be located!
Look for the Valentine's Day Themed Ship coming soon, and watch the calendar for Valentine's Day Events!!!
https://youtu.be/vrBYSkgH7RY

# ✨🌙 **A Little Magic Returns to OpenSim… and So Do I**

Guess who’s back on a regular basis — brighter, lighter, and glowing with **renewed clarity, stronger peace of mind, and a spirit that’s fully recharged**.

I’m stepping forward with a calm heart, a focused mind, and a sparkle that’s impossible to dim.

# 🌾💫 **Farming System: Reawakening With New Magic**

The combined farming system that I am restructuring is coming back to life — refreshed, revamped, and sprinkled with a little extra enchantment. Expect new items, new ideas, and a whole lot of cozy charm as everything begins to bloom again.

# 🐺🌟 **The Wolf Pack Club — Rising Again Soon**

The Wolf Pack Club will be reopening in the near future, returning with more rhythm, more energy, and a touch of moonlit magic. Get ready for nights filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of sparkle‑soaked fun.

# 🛍️🌈 **More Goodies Coming to My Stores**

I’ll be adding more treasures to my stores — creations I’ve made myself, gems I’ve collected around OpenSim, and a few lovingly modded pieces.

If it sparkles, delights, or adds a little joy to your world, it just might show up on the shelves.

# 💛✨ **A Gentle Note for Creators**

I gather items from all around OpenSim that I obtained full perm. If you spot something in my stores that belongs to you and you’d prefer it not be there, simply show me proof of ownership and I’ll remove it right away — easy, respectful, and drama‑free.

Passion Jumanji

Across the grid, you’ll find special roses placed just for you.
Touch a rose, receive a gift—simple as that.

This February, and all through the year, these roses are here to celebrate love, kindness, and small unexpected moments that make a place feel alive.

Keep an eye out.
Follow the roses.
And if you find one—know it was meant to be found. 🌹

Neuer Bahnrekord im Zweierrodeln.
Liebe Scarlett, liebe Bri ich gratuliere euch zur Rekordfahrt! Ihr habt mit euren 53 Sekunden für die 910m lange Messtrecke der Bahn einen neuen Rekord aufgestellt. Eure Durchschnitsgeschwindigkeit beträgt sagenhafte 61,81kmh! So schnell ist noch nie jemand die 107m Höhendiffrenz über die 10 Kurven, Steilkurven und Kehren hinunter gejagt.

New track record in two-person luge!
Dear Scarlett and Bri, congratulations on your record-breaking run! With your time of 53 seconds for the 910m track, you've set a new record. Your average speed is an incredible 61.81 km/h! No one has ever hurtled down the 107m vertical drop over the 10 curves, banked turns, and switchbacks so fast.

Ein Geist treibt sein Unwesen in meinen Posts. Eine traurige Kreatur, ein Häufchen Elend, kann einem nur leid tun. Eigentlich existiert er nicht, den wenn man sein Profil anklickt, kommt User not found....

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Es war ein sehr interessanter Austausch und ich danke Euch allen, i will click on lock comments now and see if this closes the topic. Thank you for the experience of moderation a discussion on this website.
I need time now to reflect if the time invested did lead to anything making things better.

Monster dump of 900GB in size:
IMPORTING A HUGE MYSQL/MARIADB DUMP FROM WINDOWS TO DEBIAN

This guide describes a proven and stable way to import a very large
MySQL/MariaDB dump (hundreds of GB to ~1 TB) from a Windows server into
MariaDB on a Debian server.

The procedure avoids double disk usage, survives network disconnects,
and prevents common errors like “server has gone away”.

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PREREQUISITES
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- Windows Server with dump.sql (e.g. D:.sql) - Debian
Server with enough free disk space - MariaDB installed and
running - Root access to MariaDB - Network access between
Windows and Debian

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1. WINDOWS: SHARE THE DUMP DIRECTORY

- The dump file is located on drive D:
- Share the drive (or directory) via Windows file sharing (SMB)
- Example: Share name: d Path: D:
- Grant read permissions to the Administrator account

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2. DEBIAN: MOUNT WINDOWS SHARE (CIFS/SMB)
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Install required tools: apt install -y cifs-utils screen

Create mount point: mkdir -p /mnt/windowsdump

Mount the Windows share: mount -t cifs //WINDOWS_IP/d
/mnt/windowsdump -o username=Administrator,vers=3.0

Verify: ls -lh /mnt/windowsdump You should see dump.sql.
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3. PREPARE MARIADB FOR LARGE IMPORTS

Create the target database: mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE griddb;
EXIT;

Create configuration file: nano
/etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/99-bigimport.cnf

Content: [mysqld] max_allowed_packet=1G net_read_timeout=600
net_write_timeout=600 wait_timeout=28800 interactive_timeout=28800

Restart MariaDB: systemctl restart mariadb

Verify setting: mysql -u root -p -e “SHOW VARIABLES LIKE
‘max_allowed_packet’;”

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4. START THE IMPORT SAFELY USING SCREEN
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Start a screen session: screen -S sqlimport

Run the import: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p
griddb < /mnt/windowsdump/dump.sql

Detach screen (import keeps running): CTRL + A, then D
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5. MONITORING

Check if import is running: ps aux | grep mysql

You should see: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p griddb

CPU and disk usage are expected to be high.

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6. COMPLETION
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The import is finished when the mysql process disappears.

Unmount the Windows share: umount /mnt/windowsdump
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COMMON ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS

ERROR 2006 (server has gone away): - Increase max_allowed_packet -
Increase net_read_timeout / net_write_timeout

Packet bigger than max_allowed_packet: - Ensure both server and client
use 1G packet size

Import aborted due to network loss: - Always run the import inside
screen

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NOTES
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- Imports of this size may take 12–36 hours
- Silence during import is normal
- Do not interrupt the process

Global Opensim Search is back online after an auto updater broke my run time engine. Grid, Events, regions, parcels and almost 6,000 free items.

https://outworldz.com/search/SearchParcel.htm

It's probably going to take a few hours to crawl the grids as there's about 5,000 in the database.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ SOUND WAVES - Dance Store ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ New Dance Store
SOUND – WAVES

OPENING OFFER:
Unisex Club Dance Huds with invite

Eröffnungs Artikel:
Unisex Club Tanzhuds mit Einladungsfunktion

▶▷▶ good moves , good vibes , ☊


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▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ 80`s 90`s 2000`s in the mix
Saturday/Samstag 17.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


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💃 Petite, aber oho! Die neuen Outfits sind da – wild, frech, glamourös und sowas von bereit, den virtuellen Laufsteg zu stürmen! Ob Glitzer, Satin, Cut-Outs oder „Was zur Holo-Hölle ist das denn?“ – der Petite Avatar bekommt jetzt mehr Style-Optionen als ein Chamäleon auf Speed.

👠 Und das Beste? Das Bild zeigt nur einen kleinen Vorgeschmack. Hinter den Kulissen lauern noch mehr Looks, die sich gerade warmtanzen, um deinen Kleiderschrank zu crashen. Also schnall dich an, zieh die High Heels fest und sag deinem alten Outfit: „Danke für nichts.“

✨ BK bringt’s – und Petite rockt’s. Bereit für den nächsten Style-Schock?