I left the confines of my grubby room of questionable privacy. The desert called to me, so I went. The further away I strolled revealed more signs of life...but I question the variety thereof.

The hills have eyes...

"Wild, dark times are rumbling toward us, and the prophet who wishes to write a new apocalypse will have to invent entirely new beasts, and beasts so terrible that the ancient animal symbols of St. John will seem like cooing doves and cupids in comparison."
-- Heinrich Heine

Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place (such a lovely place)
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year (any time of year)
You can find it here
-- Don Henley, Glenn Frey

In my desert journey, I came upon an abandoned petrol station in a ghost town. I didn't dare seek shelter there, but slept across the road on the warm ground. I gave it the light of day, but does it look better? I still feel unease...

"What powerful but unrecorded race
Once dwelt in that annihilated place"
-- Horace Smith

The shop is coming along with many of the items set up for sale for $0 and I am steadily working to get it all set up for you. If you see something you want but it isn't set up for sale yet, let me know and I will get it to you.
This beautiful bar is now available for your pleasure and you can get it for next to nothing! You have to admit, $0 is a pretty good deal!
All of my content is created by me, so if you are looking for original creations, none of the items in my shop are copybotted. Maybe you will find something you like or something you didn't know you needed. Welcome friends!

Immerse yourself in lush, bioluminescent forests, soaring floating mountains, and serene waterfalls that create a haven of tranquility and wonder. Iknimaya a Pandoran Paradise...


three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:iknimaya

Our new landing station at Aveon Park is complete and ready to transport you to wherever you want to go. Explore and learn the history of the park and its founders, or perhaps you can solve the puzzle of the secret society! Explore the beautiful scenery or enjoy a hot air balloon ride. Play Greedy! Check into the La Fountaine hotel's suites, or just hang out in the piano bar. Shop at Luna's Landing. There is ample hiking, photo spots and great locations for boating. Enjoy some Live music at Tesla's. Explore the new Secret Garden. Shop at Luna's Landing. Please join our group and be sure to READ our simple rules to help you enjoy your adventure.

Something New in our Livingroom & Bedroom department at the mall. The Rose Nightstand is a beautiful little Nightstand or End Table of Oak wood and it has beautifully carved drawer fronts for that added panache to your décor. The drawers are scripted so they can be opened and have auto close. Toss a giver script in the drawers and store some of your favorite things in them. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Today, let's discover Novale's Swamp (Destination # 2 w. Teleport Buoys)
Swamp areas are known for there rich biodiversity.
Board walks will keep you on the dry side :)
Make sure that your ambient sounds volume is set high

The dates for the world's fair are March 1st - March 30th, 2025. People creating exhibits can start building any time. If you are interested in exhibiting in any way please contact us in Discord http://discord.gg/4HTavUQBcx . Show off your grid, your projects, fashion, art, tech, education or just anything you want show the public.

Visit our website at: https://www.opensimworldsfair.com

Let’s make this fair spectacular!🎪🌟

OMG I am so grateful that so many people and GRIDS have contacted me to show their support in my move from Junglefriends GRID.
Thanks to all of you who give me, Arthur and Linda Support through our work.
We don't want to give room for others to copycat our idea' what we build.
It is all of you who give us support, to want to continue doing what we love.
A preview of what I'm building...
Follow us at opensimworld for more news.
with kind regards Angelina, Arthur and Linda
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Dios mío, estoy muy agradecido de que tanta gente y GRIDS se hayan puesto en contacto conmigo para mostrarme su apoyo en mi mudanza de Junglefriends GRID.
Gracias a todos los que me apoyan a mí, a Arthur y a Linda a través de nuestro trabajo.
No queremos dar espacio a que otros copien nuestra idea de lo que construimos.
Sois todos vosotros los que nos dais apoyo, para querer seguir haciendo lo que amamos.
Un adelanto de lo que estoy construyendo...
Síguenos en opensimworld para más noticias.
Atentamente, Angelina, Arthur y Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

OMG, ich bin so dankbar, dass so viele Menschen und GRIDS mich kontaktiert haben, um mir ihre Unterstützung für meinen Wechsel von Junglefriends GRID zu zeigen.
Vielen Dank an alle, die mich, Arthur und Linda bei unserer Arbeit unterstützen.
Wir möchten anderen keinen Raum geben, unsere Vorstellung von dem, was wir bauen, zu kopieren.
Sie alle sind es, die uns unterstützen, damit wir weiterhin das tun wollen, was wir lieben.
Eine Vorschau auf das, was ich baue ...
Folgen Sie uns auf opensimworld für weitere Neuigkeiten.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen Angelina, Arthur und Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Mio Dio, sono così grato che così tante persone e GRIDS mi abbiano contattato per mostrare il loro sostegno nel mio trasferimento da Junglefriends GRID.
Grazie a tutti voi che supportate me, Arthur e Linda nel nostro lavoro.
Non vogliamo dare spazio ad altri per copiare la nostra idea di ciò che costruiamo.
Siete tutti voi che ci sostenete, che volete continuare a fare ciò che amiamo.
Un'anteprima di quello che sto costruendo...
Seguici su opensimworld per ulteriori notizie.
Cordiali saluti, Angelina, Arthur e Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Mon Dieu, je suis tellement reconnaissant que tant de personnes et de GRID m'aient contacté pour me montrer leur soutien dans mon déménagement de Junglefriends GRID.
Merci à vous tous qui me soutenez, moi, Arthur et Linda, dans notre travail.
Nous ne voulons pas laisser la possibilité aux autres de copier notre idée de ce que nous construisons.
C'est vous tous qui nous soutenez, qui souhaitez continuer à faire ce que nous aimons.
Un aperçu de ce que je construis...
Suivez-nous sur opensimworld pour plus de nouvelles.
Cordialement, Angelina, Arthur et Linda.
VENDETTAGRID.LIFE

Paradise Lost is proud to present The Art Journey: An Exploration of Generative AI Images by Doc Nolan

Doc Nolan has been in virtual worlds for nearly 2 decades. He has always had a part in virtual world art through virtual world photography, then drawing, and now, in generative AI. Doc draws inspiration from a variety of life experiences, both real and virtual. His lifelong journeys as an avid hiker and international traveler have heavily influenced his choices in art, as well as his personal relationships and interests.

Come explore this medium through the eyes of Doc Nolan, wandering through a forest filled with forest nooks and hidden spaces, with beautiful areas for your contemplation of what you see and experience. Immerse yourself, explore, experience.

At Masala Al Kohav Mall something small but very useful, a wall and window set. One wall has the window already installed and is mesh, the single window is Mesh but the wall is simple prim The texture is rustic and can be modified to whatever texture you like and so can the window. These are in our "Building Supplies" department at the mall and they're CMT just for you. I will be making more building supplies available as I create them. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

ART & FRIENDS, along with the artists Azi AZ, Patinha Babii, Tina Bey, Caro Fayray, Elmo Figaro, Youca Godel, Morning Glory, Deanna janus, Victoria Logan, Lando Maremagnun, Nemo Night, Bonnie Oppewall, Victorious Oppewall, Valeria Rossi.
They invite all of you to the Opening of the exhibition We Are OsGrid.
Event you can't miss!!
Friday, June 28, 12 noon.-
hg.osgrid.org:80:Arts-&-Friends

Let me tell you about the Genesis Roleplay Grid - This grid was originally started by my daughter, Metal Tango, while I was on another grid with a group of friends. Things went south on that grid for reasons that I do not need to explain so my daughter extended a welcome to my friends to join us on Genesis Roleplay Grid with the understanding that each could have a 1 - 4x4 region with no rent to pay but donations if they could afford it. Everyone has worked very hard to develop this grid and make it a success and build up a good reputation in the virtual community. Seventy five percent of our membership on the grid are Role players and we have fun when we get together, 95% of the regions are developed either for role play or personal use with a scattered few for other reasons because people like to build their dream region. It is a well organized, well run grid with an amazing tech whom we adore and those who were there with us from the ground floor up, working, striving and struggling to make it a success have donated financially as well, particularly Metal Tango. We have an amazing mall with incredible builds and most of the regions on the grid are regions that I personally have developed, some with a little help from other members. If you see a region under my profile, rest assured I built and developed it. But....no bragging, because I have been to other grids and some of them are positively amazingly gorgeous and well done and our Virtual Community is about encouraging one another and working together and supporting each other in our endeavors. Genesis Roleplay Grid isn't about me, it's about every single person on that grid for they are all precious and very talented in their own right, whether creative writing, building, decorating, organizing, everyone has a role to play in making the grid a success. So to our members I say THANK YOU! To my Daughter who has shouldered the burden for these few years, even while struggling through nursing school, I say THANK YOU! To the creative and talented Role Players who make it so much fun and interesting, I say THANK YOU! To the many contributing builders on our grid, I say THANK YOU! To our many (and growing) list of vendors, I say THANK YOU! Together we can do better. If you're interested in role play, contact me or Metal Tango. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Funsize Dinkies World.
A place where dreams come alive and imaginations run wild.
Join the Funsize Dinkies community as you begin a journey filled with endless adventures, laughter, and new friendships.
It's a place where neighbours become lifelong friends, sharing unforgettable moments and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
This is a place where every day is a new chapter in your Dinkie Story.

Funsize Dinkies World Resort
hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602:Funsize Dinkies

All Decor has been permanently reduced half price. These are not my main business - venues and architecture are, but I create pieces to go with each of the structures as I work on them. Thought it would be nice to pull all these together in one place.

Join us for our closing ceremonies at 3pm at Tiki Stage hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Wolf%20Fest/136/195/22 with DJ Indi~Q on the ones and twos Closing remarks from Lone Wolf, Luna Stormfeather, Xenon Darrow. Open mic. Come give Wolf Fest a big send off till we do it all again next year!! It was an awesome fabulous weekend!! Even though the parties are over you can still visit the exhibits and awesome builds!! Thank you everyone for making our first Wolf Fest awesome.

Funsize Dinkies World Resort has moved over to Twiztid Time Grid and is opening its Resort to All Dinkies on Opensim.
Join us all at the usual time Friday at 8:00am - 10:00am
Meet us at the JOINT to discuss happenings and more in Open Chat.

Location: hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602:Funsize Dinkies
See you Over there!!!

Someone requested this house in the "What Are You Looking For" group, so I've set it out at the OSW exclusive area. As some folks were having issues getting there, I've got a teleporter setup to your left when you're exiting the subway car. Look for the door with OSW on it and click to get there. Enjoy!

Hello everyone, friends of New Life Italy,
we are approaching the first anniversary of this incredible journey. Looking back, I think it has been a challenging but also a very fulfilling year. We made important relationships, met so many people and created events that made us laugh so much. In short, it has been a good journey and I look forward to continuing it for a long time to come.
In this year we have seen a vibrant community full of positive energy grow. Each of you has contributed to making New Life Italy a special place where we can express our passions, share our ideas and support our dreams. We have faced challenges and overcome obstacles together, strengthening our bond and proving that, united, we can achieve any goal.
It was wonderful to see how much creativity and commitment you put into each project and event. From the weekly meetings to the big events, every moment spent together was precious and left an indelible mark in our hearts. The laughter, deep conversations and new friendships born in this year are the real treasures of this experience.
We are working on a big party to celebrate this first major milestone together. It will be a surprise party for many of you, because we deserve it and you deserve it! We want to celebrate not only the time that has passed, but also the future that lies ahead. The party will be an opportunity to relive the best moments and prepare for new adventures together.
We will gradually keep you updated on the development of the event. We promise it will be an unforgettable experience, full of surprises and joy. There will be moments of reflection, but also a lot of fun, because every important anniversary deserves to be celebrated in style.
In the meantime, we invite you to continue to actively participate in the life of New Life Italy. Your ideas, enthusiasm and spirit of collaboration are what makes this community so special. We look forward to sharing news with you and building new projects together that will make us grow even more.
I warmly embrace you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this first year so extraordinary.

Let your users contact you for two-way conversation through telegram for instant help access.

Creating a script to allow in-world users of OpenSimulator to chat with a channel on Telegram requires the use of HTTP requests. This involves creating a bot on Telegram that can receive and send messages, and an LSL script in Second Life to interact with this bot.

Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot
Open Telegram and search for BotFather.
Start a chat with BotFather and use the /start command.
Use the /newbot command to create a new bot, and follow the prompts to name it and get the token.
Step 2: Create a Webhook to Communicate with Telegram
You'll need a server to handle messages between OpenSimulator and Telegram. Here's a simple example using Python and Flask.

python

from flask import Flask, request
import requests

app = Flask(__name__)

TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN = 'YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN'
TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID = 'YOUR_TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID'

@app.route('/webhook', methods=['POST'])
def webhook():
data = request.json
message = data['message']['text']
send_message_to_sl(message)
return "ok", 200

def send_message_to_telegram(message):
url = f"https://api.telegram.org/bot{TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN}/sendMessa..."
payload = {
'chat_id': TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID,
'text': message
}
requests.post(url, json=payload)

def send_message_to_sl(message):
# This function should handle sending the message to Second Life.
pass

if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run(port=5000)
Set up the webhook URL for your bot using:

bash
https://api.telegram.org/bot/setWebhook?url=/webhook
Step 3: Create the LSL Script in OpenSimulator
The following LSL script will send a message to the webhook on your server. The server will then send this message to the Telegram channel.

lsl

string webhook_url = "http:///webhook";

default
{
state_entry()
{
llOwnerSay("Telegram chat bot script active.");
}

touch_start(integer total_number)
{
llOwnerSay("Please type your message to send to Telegram:");
}

listen(integer channel, string name, key id, string message)
{
// Prepare the message
string json = llEscapeURL("{\"message\": {\"text\": \"" + message + "\"}}");

// Send the message to the webhook
llHTTPRequest(webhook_url, [HTTP_METHOD, "POST", HTTP_MIMETYPE, "application/json"], json);

llOwnerSay("Message sent to Telegram: " + message);
}

on_rez(integer start_param)
{
llResetScript();
}

changed(integer change)
{
if (change & CHANGED_OWNER)
{
llResetScript();
}
}
}
Step 4: Set Up a Listener in LSL for Telegram Messages
If you want to receive messages from Telegram in OpenSimulator, you need to implement the send_message_to_sl function on your server and an HTTP server in LSL to listen for incoming messages.

Example of setting up an HTTP server in LSL:

lsl

default
{
state_entry()
{
llOwnerSay("Telegram listener script active.");
llHTTPRequest(webhook_url, [HTTP_METHOD, "POST", HTTP_MIMETYPE, "application/json"], json);
}

http_request(key request_id, string method, string body)
{
if (method == "POST")
{
// Decode the incoming message
string message = llJsonGetValue(body, ["message", "text"]);

// Send the message to local chat
llSay(0, "Telegram: " + message);
}
}
}
This setup involves running a server to handle the communication between OpenSimulator and Telegram. The example assumes familiarity with web server deployment. For a more robust solution, consider using a cloud service to host the server.

THOR'S FORGE is up and open for folks to visit for medieval and Viking builds. Beautiful medieval structures done to perfection by our own Thorvaldr Ragnarsson. Next to Thor's Forge is our Medieval department with more medieval and Viking builds as well as clothing and many more medieval supplies. Come check it out, you just might find what you're looking for. Blessings and Much Love, Lavia.

Hello all friends, tonight starting at 12:30 SLT, we have a special event planned that you will not want to miss! DJ Luna will be with us to make us dance and have fun, creating an enchanted atmosphere full of romance. Get ready to twirl on the dance floor, wearing your most elegant and sophisticated dresses.
Love is what makes the world move, and we want to celebrate it with you in an unforgettable evening. Imagine soft lights, engaging music and the magic of a starry night enveloping us all. It will be a perfect opportunity to let loose, meet friends old and new, and create wonderful memories.
Remember that elegant outfits are required to add a touch of class and make the event even more special. Get out your best dresses, polish your dancing shoes, and get ready to experience an extraordinary evening of love and music.
We look forward to seeing you all there, ready to celebrate and have fun with us!
We look forward to seeing you! https://opensimworld.com/hop/91717

Sometimes I just can't help myself and I go a little crazier than I normally am, and I do another build. This one is a modern office setting with two large offices, waiting area, reception area, small bathroom and elevator on the first level and a beautiful conference area complete with a warm fireplace and a wall waterfall and both levels are wall to wall carpeting. It is a modern stone, steel, brass and glass build with burgundy and gold marble walls on the interior and maple paneling. This build will look great on your grid and add a bit of elegance to it and it's free, full perm and waiting just for you here at the Star Jinn Palisade Mall! Blessings and much love, Lavia

Pictured: Mesh Gold Alphabet available at the Grid Tumbler shop - find them on the shelves.
Also available - that sexy splash shown in the image. That particle includes a hand painted texture and a new particle script that is just gorgeous to liven up your beach builds. It adds a realistic and subtle ocean vibe. Free and full perms, as always. Enjoy. xoxo

Un lugar precioso para ser disfrutado. Precioso¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

A beautiful place to be enjoyed. Precious

Un bellissimo posto da godere. Prezioso

Un bel endroit à apprécier. Précieux

Ein wunderschöner Ort zum Genießen. Wertvoll

https://opensimworld.com/hop/91197