PinDeluca @PinDeluca

Why do you want a Friends Guest Cottage?

* a place to change clothes
* your own island!
* Romantic rendevous hideaway
* You might prefer others to landscape for you
* no stress over land editing
* do not need local avi
* Horse riding trails, 1,000 sims to sail and a huge skatepark
* instant ownership, no cost, 500 prims

I know, the cottages are not for everyone, but they are absolutely perfect for some people!

Come to the kiosk at Friends Mall and find your cottage.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends%20Mall/672/395/2...

Hello hello open sim today is a very sad day we was just told that one of our DJ has passed away his name is DJ Tek Bachman He's well known He's well known in open Sim and second life He became our family to gentle fire grid and one valve very special DJ he loved helping people no matter where they come from love music At this moment his family is asking his friends in virtual worlds to please help them with his burial Please use this link for any donations that you can give from no matter if it's a dollar no matter if this 50 cents please help donation thank you Please use blink below it's his daughter.
https://gofund.me/00f03468

What can you do with a 1 sim parcel?

In virtual worlds, the space you create and inhabit can become deeply personal and reflective of your imagination, preferences, and interests.

Ultimately, your virtual world is a reflection of you—your creativity, interests, and how you choose to interact with others in the digital realm. It’s a canvas where you can craft experiences that are uniquely yours, making the virtual world a deeply personal space indeed.

We are looking for people who want to be creative, and create their own special place in virtual worlds. I am not looking for free land collectors, but people who want to be part of a multi cultural community. Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details.

Photo and Clearwater parcel design by Pin Deluca

Start your weekend with an amazing EDM set by Pin!

July 5 12pm

Location: Party Mountain on Friends Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/509/675/59

Attire: Casual or Bikini (location is a pool)

It's time to have a little fun!!!

today, Saturday, June 15 1pm

come join DJ Lion King for some amazing Rock, Latin and Disco.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/508/675/59

In addition to the dance....we want to see some hot bikinis!
Girls.....it is time to find your Bikinis.....Cause we are giving away Casino money!

Tiniest Bikini - $100,000

Most Stylish one piece - $50,000

Best itty bitty polka dot bikini - $50,000

Guys, maybe we will find a special prize for the dude who Rocks board shorts the best!

Some days we want some nice gentle peaceful music.....

and other days we want to ROCK!!!!!!!!!

We want the good pounding music we remember from years ago........Rolling Stones, AC- DC, Aerosmith and much more. We want to ROCK!!!!!!!

Classic Rock Fest

Saturday May 18 1 pm

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/520/680/56

DJ Lion King

come for the the awesome tunes, and leave with cash.....Casino cash! I will be giving away $500,000 casino cash during our Rock Trivia contest.

Find a bikini....or dress casual....and come out to the Party Mountain pool and party with friends!

Pictured above......typical product from Friends mall

I have tried to tell people that our mall is a little different; but tonight I want to show you one of our best selling products - the amazing horses from my friend Roland Francis.

Most of you know about Roland and his horses....but I am going to brag anyways. I used to raise horses in SL. You dont even want to know how much I spent on food.....and then the horses were not naturally grazing. If you found ones that were...you could not ride them. I have tried every horse I found in Second Life and Opensim, and I honestly believe Roland's horses offer the best ride and most realistic animations.

So....you might ask...what does this have to do with a mall? We are honored to be able to offer Rolands horses to you here at Friends Mall and I have built a special path to let you try them. Ride over the mountains...past the pond...and the long oceanside trail....and I am sure you will fall in love with these horses.

Go to the Equitacion Store at Friends Mall.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends%20Mall/479/340/2...

Then walk out the back of the store to take a horse for a ride. When you arrive back at the building, you can get your own horse rezzer......it is called HHorse rezzer v2.0 and is inside the stable building at the Mall.

These horses are wonderful! Thank you Roland!

This week a resident commented to me:

"I cannot believe people here actually talk to eachother...these are real people!
This is not like where I used to live......the people there were not real people"


friends-grid......we are a collection of real people and cultures.

*friends-grid does use animesh for atmosphere, but does not and will not use bots to alter traffic counts. I applaud the grids and regions who refuse to use fake traffic!

Recently I have had a number of people requesting that I allow child avatars at friends-grid and I want to discuss this openly and honestly.

It is not my place to try and push my morals and values upon others....however, as a grid owner, it is my place to learn the laws of every country involved. In this situation, I need to understand the Child pornography laws of not only where our servers are located, but I also had to research and learn the laws of every country we have residents and guests from. We currently have residents from 30 countries and guests from another 35. People who say "laws dont apply " are incorrect on this subject. You may have servers in one country.....but all the laws of your resident's countries come into play also.

A good thing to remember is that because you have gotten away with something for 10 years does not make it legal. You may never get caught....and then again.....somebody with a grudge may turn you in.

I want to point out a recent post by Jerralyn Franzic . Jerralyn showed the cutest childs outfit ever! ....and she also made the wisest statement ...."I don't understand the hatred towards child avis in Open Sim. Sure, they shouldn't engage in adult activities and maybe not hang in Adult sims but otherwise, what's the problem?" Personally I would love to see kids riding ponies at my farm....and having fun being mermaids. If everyone in child avi were to abide by Jerralyn's statement, there would not be an issue.

However, lets talk about reality. Not all child avis are simply riding ponies and playing in the water. The simple truth is that many (not all) of these child avis are having sex. Some grids use this to boost their traffic. In some countries, including US, the graphic illustration of a child online having sex is 100% illegal. You see, it does not matter if the person behind the computer is 12 or 52......the visual computer generated depiction of a child (child avatar) involved in sex is very illegal in a number of countries. 18 U.S.C. § 2252 Many people will say their countries are different....and this is stupid. I did not make laws........but I need to abide by them. Before people jump on this and criticize me ....I would suggest you read the laws of your country....your servers country...and the laws of all your residents or guests. There are many misinformed people on this subject. I am not saying the laws are right or wrong......but learn the laws.....then comment. You need to learn laws for your servers country...and all your guests countries. This post is not about morals......it is about laws....of all the countries involved.

I have spent over 200 hours reading international laws. Some countries allow things that others do not. However, you have to consider all the laws because of guests.


In closing....do I hate kids and kids avis......nooooooo. I would love to be able to allow them to come to friends grid. However, this is a less than perfect world in which we live, and I have to look at the potential liability of allowing those child avis. Because of that, Child avis are not allowed on friends-grid......no exceptions! I am sad....because there are some wonderful people in kids avis that I do not get to have visit.

Friends-grid is an Adult community and we are looking for adults, with adult avi's who want to make this their main opensim home.

I updated the Caribou region description on Opensimworlds today.

I tell about my love to my region and grid and why it is important for me. Please comment if you have opinions about what I wrote:

I am Jeanne. I own Caribou. I share Caribougrid.com and Caribou with my long-time close friend Angelic Ronin. She is absent. My former partner and good friend Andron Rae still comes in to help me.

Caribou is my life. For over 15 years I have been working on it almost every day.

When I worked around the world I spent lonely hotel nights here.

In the long years that I fought my two cancers I was here every evening after my radiation. When medication made me sick i came to my islands.

I am still not on the clear. I need Caribou as much as ever.

My dear friend Veritas McMaster made me understand how important our experiences in the metaverse can be. I miss Veri so deeply. You will find many sites in Caribou that celebrate her and her work for all of us.

When we come somewhere in these grids, we look around. Is it nice? Is it beautiful? Is the building or the lake or the environment interesting? Do I want to see more?

Caribou is not different. I try to give attention to details. Do you still want to explore is my question?

Still, you look at us from the outside. It all changes when you enter the scene.

Your thoughts, opinions, memories, dreams - they are with you. Your sadnesses and your joys, your fears and hopes?

I am not the only creator anymore. You create the scene and experience equally much.

Veri told me how virtual worlds affect our brains. She lead me to the link between experiences and neurological health.

Veri came from Second Life. SL friends recommended to seek me up in Caribou.

Caribou was then where she received the AVs that she was helping. They went on to different adult grids for private housing.

Until Veri tragically passed away we worked together on her project.

Veri knew that experiences in adult grids can very different. They can heal but also create suffering.

Neuroscience tells how our brains work. Scientific advances show us how our feelings affect our brain.

I was socially excluded and bullied in the OS world myself. I wrote in opensimworld.com how it hurt my real health.

Angelic and other friends helped me back. A difficult time followed. I am still not completely healed.

I know now how effective and dangerous social exclusion and harassment can be. I am a strong person. Still it hurts me sometimes.

But I was privileged because I could read and learn about this.

Others are maybe not. Some are alone, some not well, or young lonely adults seeking their place in our worlds. For them exclusion and bullying is a real danger. And it is inhuman. Makes me upset, yes.

We don't always realise this in our virtual worlds.

Ihave dedicated Caribou to the road that Veri showed me. I am still far from done. I want everyone to feel equally welcome. To be what they want to be. Where nobody is left out. Where there is no bullying. And where a beautiful and inviting environment inspires to everyone. This work is on its way.

I don't prescribe anything. My intention is just to tell what I do in Caribou. All others do things their own way. This is ours.

I want to show that there can be a way back.

Caribou cannot offer professional help. Maybe we can suggest where to seek it. But we can be here for everyone.

Caribou is my life and my love. Like a Tiger Mama I hold on to my world.

Hugs, Jeanne Lefavre

Millions of stars lit up Caribou when I took Monkey on my shoulder for a little break from my landscaping. I sent a loving thought to my friend Veri McMaster who taught me so much. She is now with the angels, and I miss her badly.

Veri knew that our experiences in OS can have a healing effect on our brains. She went out to prove this by taking many people to adult environments and experiences. We talked much about her project, and she inspired me to read more and follow up on what she was doing.

Veri was right. Environment, architecture, experiences, good relations, can all improve our neurological health. But there is also a dark side of adult life in OS which has opposite effects.

I know it myself. For almost a year I lived through a period of exclusion and harassment. My friends were lost and lies were circulated. I was excluded from all adult events and groups all over OS. If I asked something I was told that these are only my own sick fantasies. My friends were told to ignore me or they would get excluded themselves.


I was as alone as can be, night after night, week after week. And no. I was not feeling well.

My few remaining friends saved me. But I still suffer from what happened.

This is a dangerous game. I don’t think that most people understand how dangerous it is. Lonely people who maybe have other health problems may fare much worse than I did.

I now own a major region and grid, caribougrid.com. I am happily partnered and have many new friends. Some have apologized for their treatment of me which I do appreciate.

I still suffer from the old lies that were circulated. I am not allowed into most adult events and sites. This does not hurt me anymore. I go where I am welcome and wonder about the others.

I wanted to tell this to explain my approach to Caribou. We will never exclude anyone, and we will never accept any harassment on these islands. There will never be groups that exclude others. Everyone will be welcome on these adult islands where there are as few rules as we can have.

If you have similar experiences please talk with me. We don't offer professional advice but it may help to talk, and to know that there are others as well. Such as I myself.

Caribou is Adult rated and we hope that our friends come as 18+ Avatars, at any size small or large, so we can keep these islands open, advanced and safe for all. Ask me, Jeanne, if you are not sure how we see you.

Ask me also for private homes, hideaways and second homes. From villages and tropical islands to countryside and winter snow. From your own island to a village condo. Caribou Avatars have the right built in.

Avatars from other Grids please contact me and we see what and how we can arrange. We will always find solutions.

A caribougrid.com Avatar can be created at http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002 - and life here will be easy. Please note that our server checks automatically that your e-mail address is a real one.

All is free in Caribou. Read more at www.caribougrid.com.

A warm hug to you all. Jeanne

For the last 3 weeks, I have dealt with a intermittent issue on my grid that has about driven me nuts. I have tested, and eliminated possibilities …..without luck.

Yesterday two of the largest grid owners in open sim, Lone Wolf from Wolf Territories and Josh Boam from Aviworlds, took time from their busy schedules to help finally fix this issue. In addition , Rafael from Wolf Territories assisted. I cannot say thanks enough!

Although I work with Josh’s hosting business, this involved much more. Josh would not give up and recruited Lone Wolf.

In my opinion, maybe this is what opensim was designed to be: sharing of knowledge and helping each other.

Lone Wolf and Josh did not have to give up their time to help a tiny grid…..but they did!

Maybe we can all learn from these individuals!

Sharing knowledge is Caring



FYI. The default setting of 2 threadsets can cause major headaches depending on your region….it is way too low in some cases. You all probably know that…but I learned.

I was taught to treat people with respect. I prefer to think of it as treating people with dignity. To do that, I need to act with dignity. Acting out of anger only hardens the heart and diminishes oneself in everyones eyes. There is a better way of dealing with frustration. It begins with compassion for oneself, and then for others. This season, and in every season, my wish is this.

May I be happy. May I be well. May I live in peace. May I be free.

May all beings near me be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace.
May they be free.

May all beings far from me be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all beings on this planet be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all of my family be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all of my friends be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all of my enemies be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all beings everywhere, whether near or far, whether known to me or unknown, be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

That what happens when you do stuffs late in the evening and tired. Forgive me, dear FLORA customers. I had recently announced the ORANGE TREE on mesh but vendor had instead watermelons lol ). No.. its not genetic manipulation or any conspiracy.. was just.. tired lolol.. (thx
Fearghus McMahon @Fearghus for the feedback).. Vendor now is correctly set at FARM AREA.. Enjoy :)

12-2 GRID DJ ROSA ALEKSEEV AT ILY IN EXILE ON FRIENDS GRID
SHAKE IT UP! DISCO AND FUNK WITH ROSA: FRIENDS GRID

ILY grid may be down
But Friends are here so do not frown
Rosa back tonight in town
On the beach to shake us down
Disco funk you know its true
Shake it up cos we Love You

Friends-grid is wanting to help our friends at I Love You grid during their technical challenges and so we will be providing Party Mountain for their regular weekly dances as well as special events, as long as needed.

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Beginning this Saturday, Nov 25

12 noon grid time

I Love You at friends-grid

With DJ Rosa and Hostess Bobbi

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Posters with tp will be put up soon, but Party Mountain is the venue on same island as stables (where the Grand Opening was).

The early morning sun paints the sky with warm, golden hues as it rises on the horizon. The gentle caress of the wind fills the sail of the boat, propelling it effortlessly over the calm and glistening water. It's a perfect start to the day, with the promise of adventure and tranquility ahead.

As you gaze out over the water, you're treated to a mesmerizing sight. Majestic whales breach the surface, their massive bodies breaking through the shimmering waves, and they emit powerful spouts of water as they exhale. Their playful antics in the water create a sense of wonder and awe, as if they are celebrating the new day's beginning.

Amongst the whales, elegant manta rays gracefully glide through the water, their wings undulating like ethereal dancers. They add a touch of grace and beauty to the scene, as if nature itself is putting on a spectacular show just for you.

It's a moment of pure serenity and connection with the natural world.

friends-grid

...some people call it home!

EUROPA, Moon of Jupiter TP area now opened for public. Enable EEP sky for better experience. Space base with some dwellings. Day cycle here is 84 hours like on RL moon. Feel free to use our public transports MAGABAGA Maglev. If you adventure on ground area, beware of some local creatures.. Enjoy :)

Friends-grid

A group of people from around the globe, living and interacting with one another in a small community.

The people in this small community affect each other through:

Collaboration, Conversations and Caring,

Interacting, Inventing and Implementation;

Boosting, Building and Blossoming,

Friending, Forgiving and Focusing;

Encouraging, Empowering and Exploring,

Laughing, Learning and Lifting.


If this sounds like a place you would like to call home, please contact Grid Hostess @ZuzuBahro

We have a limited number of complimentary premium islands that are available for individuals wanting to make friends-grid their main home.

Monthly rent -$0
Prim allowance - 10,000

New Release!

We just released the Steven Formal Suit with Shoes for the Gianni Body.
A HUD is Included to change the Color / Texture of the Fabric, Shirt, Ties, Belt (also Hide and Show) and Shoes!

Hopefully you like it :)

Btw. : most of our Stuff will be updated time by time with HUDs to keep the Inventory clean! ;)

Google Bard Hallucinates About Xinashi

Prompt: Write a post for the web site OpenSimWorld about the Xinashi region on Friends Grid, highlighting the outfit shop "oh HELLO"

Xinashi: A Region of Beauty and Fashion
The Xinashi region on Friends Grid is a stunning and vibrant region with a lot to offer visitors. From its beautiful scenery to its unique shops [there is only one shop] and attractions [yes, there are many], there is something for everyone in Xinashi. [No. There is nothing for my mother at Xinashi. Or my dog].

One of the highlights of Xinashi is the outfit shop "oh HELLO". This shop is owned and operated by the talented designer and fashionista, oh HELLO! [Ha. Ha ha ha. No. The shop is owned by me, and my name is not oh HELLO, or even Nicoh HELLO].

Oh HELLO! is known for her unique and eye-catching designs, which are sure to turn heads wherever you go. [Heads are turning in search of this imaginary person "oh HELLO."]

At oh HELLO!, you can find a wide variety of outfits for any occasion. Whether you're looking for something special for a night out or a new outfit for work, oh HELLO! has something to suit your needs. [I suppose].

The shop also offers a wide range of accessories, including shoes, jewelry, and hats. [One hat. One. Only one outfit includes a hat. But yes, each outfit includes jewelry and shoes. Also hair! But, mostly, not hats]. This makes it easy to complete your look and put together the perfect outfit from head to toe. [Fatpacks. It doesn't mention fatpacks!]

If you're looking for a truly unique shopping experience, be sure to check out oh HELLO! in Xinashi. Oh HELLO! is passionate about fashion and helping her customers look their best. [She would be if she existed]. She is always happy to offer advice and help you find the perfect outfit for your individual style. [OK, I'm going to search now for this wonderful woman oh HELLO. I could use her help at the shop].

In addition to oh HELLO!, Xinashi also has a number of other shops [no it doesn't] and attractions [yes it does] that are worth checking out [they are]. Be sure to visit the Xinashi Temple, a beautiful and serene place to relax and reflect. [We do have a Yoga Center. I guess I will have to rename it now. Damn you Google Bard. Damn you].

You can also find a variety of restaurants and cafes in Xinashi [no you can't], so you can grab a bite to eat or drink while you're exploring the region. [If you require food or drink to survive in Xinashi, you are going to die].

So if you're looking for a region that has something for everyone [except my mom], be sure to visit Xinashi on Friends Grid. With its stunning scenery, unique shops, and friendly people, Xinashi is sure to leave you with lasting memories.

[AI ain't ready for Xinashi baby. Ain't ready.]

login.friends-grid.com:8002:Xinashi

Black Jack Players
Please note
the scripts in the tables have been modified thanks to Sora and Hertha. Now when you play Black jack...you do not say "hit" or "stand" you simply click on the white button on the table

HedFaktori Mission Statement:

Our aim is to provide stable, working, Full Permission products to the best of our ability and encourage others to utilise these assets in play or in further developement to enrich the virtual lives of everyone.

Our wish:

It is our sincerest wish that everyone dispenses with all the debates about rights and wrongs and accepts that what we do, we do for the purest of reasons and for the good of everyone.

Current Affairs Statement:

We are not concerned with traffic numbers or grid rankings and we have no desire to provide a mall or store and have our grid constantly feeding hungry travellers who take everything in a single visit. We provided items that could be used in stores and malls who do wish traffic and numbers and rankings and if that is how they want to play? We will not interfere. We should all be able to have fun and share the good things OS has to offer without any dramas. However, many people seem to have an issue with this and others also want to claim kudos for new products on their regions which we developed and they simply removed our logo and rebox them. As if this wasn't enough? They then restrict the perms to no copy or no trans or both. This is in direct contradiction to why we developed the assets in the first instance and this is why despite our 'Mission Statement' and wish to avoid dramas we have removed our products.
We will continue to develop and build on the assets we had always planned on doing and when the Open Sim community is ready to treat both our assets and our wishes with respect we may release them but until then we remain NotSorry.

Road Kill

Awesome pic taken by Serina of our
Sunday Sail

In the background you will see the oil rig that has become a reef! This is located on north edge of Deepwater II or take the tp from the coral reef landing spot.

Please welcome Anabel and Cal. Anabel is a former Hidden Dreams resident who is rejoining us , and bringing her gf Cal. They will be living in Friends región .

Also welcome Tonia, she is living in the temp village

Due to unforseen circumstances the Festival Of The Arts was
moved up two weeks, the following information is all correct
and updated - Thank you!
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AMV SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & CARNIVAL 2024
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Festival dates are:
Thursday July 25- Sunday, July 28th 2024
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Covering 5 VAR Regions on Alternate Metaverse Grid

The Arts
OpenMic Arts
AMV Special Events
Festival Of Arts
In Tribute
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Highlights Include
Alternate Metaverse Carnival - (AMV Special Events)
Visual & Creative Arts: Photographic & Multimedia 2D Art, AI Art (Festival Of Arts)
Immersive Visual & Interactive 3D Artscapes (Festival Of Arts & OpenMic Arts)
Musical Performances by DJs & Live Performers (AMV Special Events)
Dinkies Do Summer (Festival Of Arts)
Storytelling By Yichard Muni (Festival Of Arts )
Live Performers & DJs (AMV Special Events & The Arts)
Zoree Jupiter's Live Burlesque Show (AMV Special Events)
Clan Escotia & His Band Present Live USO Show (Festival Of Arts)
Fashion Show- Summer Sizzle by The Cat's Meow (AMV Special Events - Runway)
Tribute Palooza 8 - A Live Tribute to a wide variety of Musicians (In Tribute)
Lorin Tone's Soundscape Art (Festival Of Arts)
Power Trance Friday Straight from Prana Mountain (AMV Special Events)
Nyx Breen's Immersive Artscapes on Festival Of Arts & Open MIc Arts regions
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - July 25th through July 28th
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Thursday, July 25th

10a-11am Boat Tour from Metasea Tour Office to The Arts for Burlesque Show
11a-12:30p Zoree Jupiter - Burlesque Show @ The Arts
12:30-1:30p DJ Alex Harper - The Arts Live Performance Gazebo
1:30p-2:30p Dave King Live - The Arts Live Performance Gazebo
4-6pm DJ Maldrul Smith - AMV Special Events Main Stage
6-8pm DJ James Bogbat - AMV Special Events Main Stage
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Friday July 26th

8am-10am Dinkies Do Summer w DJ Ted & DJ Sofee - Festival Of Arts
10am-12noon Cats Meow Summer Sizzle Fashion Show - The Runway at AMV Special Events
12n - 1p Elf Dream Storytelling - Festival of Arts Story Pavilion
1p-2p Clan Escotia & Clan's Band Live @ AMV Special Events
2p - 3p Tommy C sings Live - AMV Special Events Main Stage
4p-5p DJ Anys - AMV Special Events Stage
6p-8p Power Trance Night - AMV Special Events / Carnival
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Saturday July 27th

11am-12n Clan Escotia & His Band USO Show - Festival of Arts
12n-1p Mavenn Live @ AMV Special Events Stage
1pm-2pm DJ Bela Cara @ AMV Special Events Stage
3p-5p Open Mic with Chris Dayellis & Whisper Carfield @ Open Mic Arts
5p-7p DJ Chris McCracken @ The Arts Main Stage
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Sunday July 28th

10am -11am DJ Dragonladyshinobiaa / In Tribute
11am - 3pm In Tribute Concert Fundraiser / In Tribute
3-4pm DJ Veleroalf @ AMV Special Events Stage
4-5pm Ian Kitsilano Live - Mr M & The Allnighters @ AMV Special Events Stage
5pm-7pm DJ Maldrul Smith - AMV Special Events Stage
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Artists Will Include:

April McKenna
Cataplexia Numbers
Clifford Hanger
Doc Nolan
DragonLadyShinobiaa Carpenoctum
Jimmy Olsen
Lilie Finesmith
Lorin Tone
Lynnestra Parker
Maia Antarra
Maldrul Smith
Nyx Breen
Siren Song
Spirit Phelan
Ted Junior
Tina Parx
Wintermyst Tangerae
Zoree Jupiter

There are 2 large immersive artscapes by Nyx Breen

The first was done 2 years ago and is still a part of our festival
because we love it so much!
Located on Festival Of Arts

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/214...

The SECOND is an Immersive display called The Expanse with 2 stories, a dance area and ridable tour orbs. This artscape is located at the OpenMic Arts Region.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/216/12...
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Performers & DJs Include:

DJ Alex Harper
DJ Anys
DJ April McKenna
DJ Bela Cara
DJ Cataplexia Numbers
DJ Chris Dayelis
DJ Chris McCraken
DJ James Bogbat
DJ Jordan Melody
DJ Maia Antarra
DJ Maldrul Smith
DJ Sofee Supermarine
DJ Ted Junior
DJ Veleroalf

Live Performers

Clan Escotia & His Band
Dave King
Ian Kitsilano
Mavenn Live
Tommy C
Zoree Jupiter
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Burlesque Show:

Zoree Jupiter - Live Music - Dancer
Jaelle Falodir - Choreography - Dancer
Cataplexia Numbers - Dancer
Lilie Finesmith - Dancer
Lynestra Parker - Dancer
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In Tribute Show

DJ/Host /MC
Cataplexia Numbers

Tribute Performers
April McKenna
Cataplexia Numbers
Chris McCracken
Clifford Hanger
Jordan Melody
Lilie Finesmith
Lynnestra Parker
Maldrul Smith
Taffy Starr
Tyler Mathews
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The Cat's Meow Summer Sizzle Fashion Show

DJ/ Host/ Fashion Designer
Cataplexia Numbers- Host/MC

Models
Alexandra Samson
Chris McCracken
Clifford Hanger
Desy Graywolf
Gentle Dragonheart
Jordan Melody
Kat Cloudpunk
Lilie Finesmith
River Moonglade

Finale - Arabian Segment- Dancers & Silks Fashions
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HOP ADDRESSES TO ALL 5 REGIONS
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FESTIVAL OF ARTS FEATURES
USO Show @ Festival Of Arts hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/243...
Dinkies Do Summer @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/135...
Nyx Breen - Immersive 3D Art @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/214...
Lorin Tone - Soundscape Art
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/207...
3D Art Walk- Festival Of Arts
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2D Art Displays @ Festival Of Arts
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Storytelling By Yichard Muni @ Festival Of Arts
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Landing Point @ Festival Of Arts
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The Swan Ferry Water Taxi - Festival Of Arts Side
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AMV SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURES
Fashion Runway - Summer Sizzle Clothing Booth @ AMV Special Events
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Power Trance Stage- Skating Rink & Bumper Cars @ AMV Special Events
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The Swan Ferry Water Taxi - AMV Special Events Side
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Main Stage
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Runway & Shops hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/4...
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THE ARTS FEATURES
Arrival Boat Docks for Metasea Boat Tour To The Arts
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Theater Of The Arts - Burlesque
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The Arts - Party Pavilion
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Live Performance Stage
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Art Gallery & Inspiration Cafe'
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OPEN MIC ARTS FEATURES
Open Mic Stage
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The Expanse- 3D Immersive Art by Nyx Breen
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IN TRIBUTE FEATURES
Live Performance Tribute Stage - Fundraiser for AMV
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Thank you everyone for your patience during a little work last night. Everything is finished and appears to be very smooth. Please let me know of issues with details as always.

I want to explain what this maintenance was….and why.

I have added a second server to friends-grid. This splits the work load of the server making less chance of lag and issues.

I believe in being proactive and trying to build a strong infrastructure rather than waiting until our servers fail and then dealing with it.

Also, just so you all are aware, we have a system of triple backups in place.

I am doing everything possible to optimize user experience, while protecting our work with backups.

I do not normally share the boring “geek speak “, but realize that Josh and Alex (my tech team) and myself are working hard to improve your user experience.

With that in mind, I have enclosed some pictures below labeled “Help”

Please try these suggestions…..And let’s work together towards making an awesome user experience.

Friends- grid restart schedule

Monday 1
3:00 am Oceanus
3:20 am Mango Bay
3:40 am Friends region

5:00 pm Serenity
5:40 pm Hibiscus Harbor
6:30 pm Aquamica

Tuesday 2
3:00 am Amigos I
3:20 am Amigos II
3:40 am Amigos III

5:00 pm Amigos IV
5:40 pm Amigos V
6:30 pm Centro Hispana

Wed. 2

3:00 am Azure Bay
3:20 am Clearwater I
3:40 am Clearwater II

5:00 pm Coconut Cay
5:40 pm Collective Central
6:30 pm Coral Cove

Thur. 2

3:00 am Deepwater I
3:20 am Deepwater II
3:40 am Fantasía

5:00 pm Corsica
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5:40 pm
6:30 pm

Fri. 1

3:00 am Welcome
3:20 am Sandbox
3:40 am Xinashi

5:00 pm Annihilation
5:40 pm Trescoe
6:30 pm The Retreat

Sat. 1

3:00 am Saba
3:20 am Seychelles
3:40 am Nerina

5:00 pm Holo Ana
5:40 pm
6:30 pm

Hello friends
I decided to make a change sooner than I had planned. I want to improve user experience….. so friends-grid now has dual servers.

I am also putting together a schedule of when I will be restarting every region on a weekly basis and I will post it here.