The HG Safari has returned! Lots of group visits to interesting places in opensim, in company with friendly tourists. If you would like to know more about our trips, here is an explainer page https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-safari.html

Last Wednesday beginning at 12:00 noon SLT was the premiere of the ten week Fall season.
As always you can read about our adventures on the Safari blog here
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/09/safari-gets-into-zon...
and here https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/09/safari-at-crescent.h...

Also, the Opensim talk show Inworld Review returns this month with more interviews, news, and laughs from around the hypergrid. If you haven't subscribed yet, why not do that, so you don't miss new episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/@inworldreview/featured
If you're interested in being on the show, you can send a Dm to https://opensimworld.com/user/Thirza

🌙✨ MOONLIGHT CRUISE on Redwood Bay ✨🌙
Brought to you by Rockin' the Seas Cruise!

📅 Monday, Sept. 7th — Labor Day!
🕓 4:00 PM Grid Time
🌐 hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/redwood%20bay/136/69/24

Over a year in, and the MS Neverworld Bountiful is still the Metaverse's first moving entertainment venue — so we're celebrating Labor Day the only way we know how: on the water, under a full moon. 🛥️🌕

Grab a seat on deck, watch Redwood Bay glide by in moonlight, and enjoy the ride — good music, good company, good vibes.

🎁 SPECIAL LABOR DAY SURPRISE CRUISE! 🎁

We're not saying anything else. Just be there. 👀⚓

See you at the dock, Captain Ron's got the wheel. 🍺

LINKUP OPENS WITH A BIG BANG!

Yesterday, LinkUp opened its doors on OpenSim in spectacular style, with up to 50 OpenSim residents joining us and helping make our grand opening an unforgettable morning!

The event got underway with DJ Whisper opening the celebration, setting the perfect mood and getting everyone onto the dancefloor with an amazing selection of music.

We were then treated to fantastic live performances from our two special guests, Ouienanda Proud2B Thai and Eva Fae, who took to the stage and entertained the crowd with their incredible performances.

DJ Ted also kept the music flowing and the party atmosphere alive, ensuring the dancefloor stayed packed and full of energy.

The dancefloor was full of moving bodies, laughter, dancing, and good vibes as everyone came together to celebrate the opening of LinkUp.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, supported us, danced with us, and helped make our opening such a massive success!

Up to 50 residents, two incredible live performers, two fantastic DJs, and one rocking dancefloor!

And this is only the beginning… LinkUp is officially open!

Here is LinkUps first article from Thirza Ember read below.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/09/linkup-opens-its-doo...

Early announcement since this one may take some costume planning: On Friday September 11 at 12 pm grid time (that's 9 pm in Europe), we are doing a burlesque themed dance event in a skybox above Oasis, built for the occasion. Come wearing your best burlesque outfits or simply as you are to enjoy the music and the show. The stage has a dressing room so outfit changes during the event are entirely possible (make sure they are in your suitcase!)

🎤 ENDING THE GRAND OPENING IN STYLE! ✨

🌟 Eva Fae — LIVE ON STAGE! 🌟
A voice you GOTTA hear live! 🎶💙

Come enjoy her amazing performance as we bring the LinkUp Grid
Grand Opening to a spectacular finish!
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:00pm Grid time

📍 LinkUp Welcome
🔗 hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome/111/87/2...

💙 Come listen, dance & LinkUp! 🎉

IT'S HAPPENING TODAY!

The wait is finally over!

TODAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2026, LINKUP GRID OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS!

Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with amazing music, live entertainment, new friendships, fun, and exciting adventures!

TODAY'S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:

DJ Whisper – Starting the celebration and getting the party underway!

Ouienanda – Proud2BThai – Bringing an incredible live performance all the way from Bangkok, Thailand!

DJ Ted – Ready to keep the music playing and the party going!

Eva Fae – Bringing the Grand Opening celebration to an unforgettable close!

Come and discover a brand-new world where you can:

Connect with new people
Explore exciting places
Share unforgettable moments
Enjoy fantastic entertainment

TODAY – 4 September 2026
Starting at 10:00 AM Grid Time
Location: LinkUp Welcome
No Dress Code – Everyone Is Welcome!

Bring your friends, invite everyone you know, and come celebrate this special moment with us!

THE MUSIC IS READY...
THE STAGE IS SET...
THE DOORS ARE OPEN...

THE LINKUP GRID GRAND OPENING STARTS TODAY!

Connect • Explore • Share • Enjoy

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!

hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome/118/70/2...

DreamGridders, Tumbletwig is also now available through Outworldz as an exclusive OAR. Bring the entire region home to your own DreamGrid and make Tumbletwig part of your world.

Come visit, wear your frog avatar, swim the pond, and have fun. 💚

Tumbletwig — created for a little bit of wonder. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/TUMBLETWIG/283/200/21

ONE DAY CLOSER TO THE LINKUP GRID GRAND OPENING!

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!

TOMORROW... LINKUP GRID OFFICIALLY OPENS!

After all the anticipation, the wait is almost over!

Join us on 4 September 2026 as we celebrate the spectacular Grand Opening of LinkUp Grid!

Get ready for a day filled with:

Amazing DJs
Fantastic Live Performances
Dancing and Entertainment
New Friendships
Exploring a Brand-New Grid
Fun, Laughter, and Endless Possibilities!

Featuring our incredible entertainers:

DJ Whisper
Live Performer - Ouienanda Proud2BThai
DJ Ted
Live Performer - Eva Fae

4 September 2026
Starting at 10:00 AM Grid Time
LinkUp Welcome
No Dress Code – Everyone Is Welcome!

The doors are about to open...

The music is ready...

The stage is waiting...

And WE CAN'T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU!

ONE MORE SLEEP UNTIL THE LINKUP GRID GRAND OPENING!

Connect • Explore • Share • Enjoy

SEE YOU AT LINKUP GRID!

hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome/118/70/2...

⚓ Harbor Trade & Shipping

From farm and forge, kitchen and mine, the goods of our lands gather here.

Prepared cargo is stored in the harbor barrels until the trading vessel from Almost Community Farm arrives. From this pier, supplies begin their journey to distant ports and settlements across the grid.

Fill the barrels. Await the ship. Let trade begin.

Dolly performed this concert in London UK and this a tribute to the fabulous Country Icon. Starting at 12:00 ost with 30 mins of country classics with DJ Jon Temple then 12 :30 till 1pm ost will see that full concert in the Avalon Theater in London City, finishing with 30 mins of classic country music from DJ Jon.
hop://login.gentlefiregrid.net:8002/London%20City/109/134/...

When it comes to details Fred and Deb's Virunga leaves nothing to the imagination. I come by to leave a note or gift for Deb in her mailbox at Rosamond Halsey Carr house. Rosamond Halsey Carr (1912-2006) had a flower ranch in Rwanda,. After the genocide of Hutus by Tutsi, when 8 people were killed in her gardens, she turned her flower sheds in the Imbabazi Orphanage. She was 84.

Since that time Roz and her staff have cared for more than 400 children. Since Roz's passing in 2006, the orphanage is under the direction of Partners in Conservation and currently cares for more than 100 orphans.

Roz also wrote the book "Land of a Thousand Hills: My Life in Rwanda," with her niece, Ann Howard Halsey, chronicling her love affair with one of the world's most beautiful and tormented regions. She is also the 2004 recipient of the Volvo for Life Award.

For more information, please view http://www.rwandaproject.org/

Image is not Roz house the house is located here:
Mailbox is located here> outworldz.com:9000/Outworldz%20Virunga/658/153/21
Deb would love to hear from you, please drop by and leave a note!

💚Amid the darkness, a light falls upon us.
Not strong enough to change the world —
but bright enough to keep us moving forward.💚
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💚Mitten im Dunkel fällt ein Licht auf uns.
Nicht stark genug, die Welt zu verändern –
aber hell genug, um weiterzugehen.💚

🚨⚠️ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️🚨

🌴🏊‍♂️ CCC ROOFTOP POOL — GRAND OPENING! 🏊‍♀️🌴

We have a pool.
We have music.
We have drinks.
We have tentacles. 🦑
We have unicorns. 🦄
We have absolutely NO IDEA what is going to happen next. 😂

🎧 ADRIAN MOON LIVE
🔥 Beats • Pool • Sun • Madness
🍹 Drinks • Floats • Bad Decisions
👙 DRESS TO GET WET

📅 WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST
⏰ 11 AM GRID TIME
📍 CCC ROOFTOP POOL

🔗 hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Rooftop-Events/101/107...

Bring your friends. Bring your swimwear. Bring your best dance moves.

Leave your dignity at home. It will only get wet anyway. 😂🔥

🎉 CCC ROOFTOP POOL — GRAND OPENING
Pool • Beats • Sunsets • Madness

Well... Since I started having issues with the translators I was using, I thought... Why not create my own? I’ve made it available in Welcome—for those who like Dark Mode—and I hope it works perfectly for you, too. I designed it to be universal.

Bom... Como passei a ter problema com os tradutores que usava, pensei.. Porque não criar um próprio? Deixei disponível no Welcome, Pra quem curte modo Dark, e espero que funcione certinho pra você também. Deixei Universal
hop://the3originals.com.br:8002/Welcome/105/142/30

🌍💬 NEW IN JUNGLE FRIENDS GRID!

The new HUD for writing and translating IMs is finally available! 🎉

Perfect for multilingual couples, friends, and chatting without language barriers. ❤️

🚀 A brand new feature in OpenSim!
🎁 Free for everyone in Jungle Friends Grid!

It has been updated for all European languages ​​and is now available.
Anyone can get it and it works in all Grids

The gates are open and Tumbletwig is ready to explore — a whimsical little world of frog fairies, enchanted treehouses, winding paths, hidden hollows, gifts, and plenty of places to discover.

And for DreamGridders, Tumbletwig is also now available through Outworldz as an exclusive OAR. Bring the entire region home to your own DreamGrid and make Tumbletwig part of your world.

Come visit, wear your frog avatar, swim the pond, and have fun. 💚

Tumbletwig — created for a little bit of wonder. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/TUMBLETWIG/283/200/21

Huge Thank you to Fred!!! He brought more magic to the region!

HERE IS A FREE PET FOLLOW MENU. YOU CAN YOU USE THE PUPPIES PROVIDED OR PUT THE SCRIPT INTO YOUR OWN PUPPY, CAT, BIRD, ETC..... IT FOLLOWS, STAYS, COMES AND GOES HOME. JUST CLICK THE BOX IN THE STORE TO RECEIVE A COPY.

I made a mistake!
Will be next Wednesday... 26. of August... Sorry!

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✨ VILLAGE OF ART — GRAND OPENING ✨

Step into a world where creativity meets soul! Join us for a special celebration as we open our doors to 4 Brand New Exhibitions, accompanied by amazing live music to set the mood. 🌙💫

🗓️ When: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
🕛 Time: Noon Grid Time (21:00 CEST / Europe)
📍 Location: sun.cozycomforts.net:8002:Village of Art

✨ Event Highlights:

🎨 4 Exclusive Exhibitions
Explore 4 distinct galleries featuring 12 unique artworks each. Designed for collecting, printing, or simply soaking in the visual inspiration!

🎵 Live Music by Tommy White
Spinning smooth 80s & 90s Vibes to keep the party flowing while you mingle and enjoy the art.

🎁 Extras & Keepsakes

Postcards available on Etsy ✉️

Complete Series available via PDF download 📑

Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and share the inspiration with us. See you there! 🧡✨

Max Schedule... https://tinyurl.com/4ab7n48x
Max Songlist... https://tinyurl.com/37htvcnr
Max Youtube channel... http://youtube.com/@MaxKEd
Max LIVE TWITCH channel... http://twitch.tv/maxKEd11

Maximillion Kleene

—usually known simply as Max Kleene—is a Canadian live musician who has been active as a resident in Second Life since September 13, 2006. His current Second Life profile links to his YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as his schedule and song list.
He is primarily described as an acoustic guitarist and singer with a relaxed, entertaining performance style. An older directory of Second Life live musicians lists him as being from the Niagara Falls region of Canada and cites rock, pop, and alternative rock as his genres.
According to his frequently published artist biography, his musical journey began with formal piano studies at the Royal Conservatory. Later, his focus shifted significantly toward the guitar. AC/DC became a major musical influence; other artists cited include Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and Jason Mraz.
His repertoire encompasses classic rock and pop covers as well as more recent tracks. Older sources mention artists such as Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jack Johnson, Green Day, and Foo Fighters.

Max Kleene is a long-established virtual live musician—focusing on acoustic guitar, rock/pop, and covers—who performs in both Second Life and OpenSim environments. His strength lies less in being a spectacular "showman" persona and more in the combination of his voice, guitar playing, humor, repertoire, and personal rapport with the audience.

And yes, humanity has actually had virtual guitarists playing for avatars in pixelated clubs for twenty years now. It is somewhat absurd. Yet, in a way, it is also quite beautiful. 🎸

🤠 ADRIAN MOON — COUNTRY VIBES AT THE BARN 🎸

Gentle Fire Grid is getting a little dusty today.

Adrian Moon is taking over The Barn from 12 till 2 PM Grid Time with a country-flavoured set that may contain guitars, questionable dance moves, and absolutely no guarantee that anyone leaves with their dignity intact. 😂

Expect country classics, feel-good tunes, a few surprises, and the kind of atmosphere where you come for the music and somehow end up arguing about who looks better in a cowboy hat.

No fancy rules. No serious business. Just good music, good people, and Adrian behind the decks pretending he knows what he’s doing. 🤣

📍 The Barn — Gentle Fire Grid
🕛 Today • 12:00–2:00 PM Grid Time
🎧 DJ: Adrian Moon
🤠 Dress code: Country, cowboy, outlaw… or whatever you managed to put on before noon.

Teleport: hop://login.gentlefiregrid.net:8002/Nevada/140/83/22

Come for the country. Stay because you can't find the exit. 😂🎶

It is not easy to keep our balance
when the world beneath us is falling apart.

Hate, violence and greed pull at us,
while fear and despair grow louder.

Perhaps we cannot change everything.
But we can try to keep moving forward –
holding on to the hand of someone
who walks this narrow path with us.
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Es ist nicht leicht, die Balance zu halten,
wenn unter uns die Welt aus den Fugen gerät.

Hass, Gewalt und Gier ziehen an uns,
während Angst und Verzweiflung immer lauter werden.

Vielleicht können wir nicht alles ändern.
Aber wir können versuchen, aufrecht weiterzugehen –
und dabei die Hand eines Menschen festzuhalten,
der diesen schmalen Weg mit uns geht.

DragonCommand Opensimulator Grid Command Platform work-in-progress.
Screenshots updated in the Github here: https://github.com/mteedev/dragoncommand-platform/discussi...
More to come as more progress is made.
Next steps will be integrated Marketplace, Integrated Land Rental Management Panel, Leaflet Map on the frontend as well as Admin Management, Event Management. We also have in-world Classified Ads linked to the site, we just need to build the frontend page tha twill display them! Completed User Inventory Management Dashboard earlier today, works flawlessly.

I visited my family's homeland last week on the Chaleur Bay in New Brunswick, Canada. I have been back for a week now, and I feel like my life is not even real anymore. It is burned into my DNA. I belong there!