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

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

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

FREE LUCKY CHAIR GIVEAWAY!

Win a fully playable Frisbee for OpenSim!

Wait for the first letter of your avatar name to be called. Be the first to sit in the Lucky Chair and the Frisbee is yours.

This is not just a display item

• Attaches to your right hand
• Uses a right-hand hold animation
• Click to throw it
• Frisbee flies forward and returns to your hand
• Plays the throw animation
• Returns invisible-to-visible correctly after each throw

Come try your luck and win your own playable Frisbee!

Or see it in action here watch the video. https://opensimnetwork.com/

Taxi = http://opensimnetwork.zapto.org:8002/

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

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

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

Celebrating 250 years of American history with timeless elegance. The new Liberty Sapphire Necklace by Monentes Jewelry is inspired by classic sapphire beauty and created to commemorate this historic milestone. Full permissions. Available now.

Promotional images are rendered under professional studio lighting. Appearance may vary in OpenSimulator depending on lighting, environment settings, and viewer graphics.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

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

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

✨ BK Mode - Xara Pants Edition

Xara hat’s wieder getan: 15 neue Hosenoutfits, die mehr Haltung haben als so mancher Avatar, warten darauf, entdeckt zu werden.

Von frech bis „ich bin einfach fabulous“ – hier wird nicht kombiniert, hier wird Statement getragen.

Diese Outfits sind keine Mode, sie sind Laune.
Mal verspielt, mal wild, mal „zieh dich warm an, ich komm jetzt“.
Und das Beste? Sie passen zu jeder Stimmung – außer zu langweilig.

BK-Mode: Für Avatare, die lieber auffallen als anpassen.
Denn Stil ist keine Frage des Trends, sondern der Einstellung. 😎

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

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

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

🌴🍹 FRIDAY BEACH MADNESS IS BACK! 🍹🌴

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See you on the sand! 🌊☀️🎉

Today, Samsara is a place of silence, reflection, and compassion.

With a humble heart, I honour the lives lost in the heartbreaking tragedy in Venezuela, and the twelve monks who lost their lives during their pilgrimage in Thailand. Though these events happened in different parts of the world, they remind us that suffering knows no borders, and compassion knows no language.

These memorials are not placed here for attention, but as a quiet tribute to those who have passed, to the families who mourn, to the rescuers who continue their tireless work, and to every innocent life forever changed by these tragedies.

May all who have departed find peace. May those who grieve find comfort. May those who continue to suffer find strength, hope, and kindness in the hearts of others.

May we all find our way through Samsara, guided by the wisdom and compassion of Metta.

May all beings be free from suffering. 🙏🕊️🌸

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

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

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

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

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

DJ Zale @ Sweet Dreams Stage

Details:
WHAT: Sweet Dreams with Live DJ
WHO: DJ Zale Darkheart
DAYS: Saturday Early Mornings
TIME: Midnight-2am SLT

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Darkheart%20Archipelago/...

The Aurelians Have Arrived! ✨

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

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

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

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

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

Desy Graywolf will be leading the Explorer tour!

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

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

🇬🇧 English

❤️ LOVE HAS NO LANGUAGE ❤️

Love speaks every language, and so does music! Join DJ Yana Dakota for a beautiful journey through timeless romantic songs from around the world. From Chris de Burgh, Billy Joel and Eric Clapton, to Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Julio Iglesias and many more, every song tells its own love story.

✨ Dress Code: Formal Attire, Evening Gowns, Tuxedos, Suits and Elegant Wear.

Bring your smile, your dancing shoes and let your heart lead the way.

📍 Teleport:
hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Marluz/177/185/23

🇩🇪 Deutsch

❤️ LIEBE KENNT KEINE SPRACHE ❤️

Die Musik verbindet Herzen, ganz gleich welche Sprache wir sprechen. Begleitet DJ Yana Dakota auf eine romantische Reise mit den schönsten Liebesliedern aus aller Welt. Freut euch auf Musik von Peter Maffay, Helene Fischer, Chris de Burgh, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton und vielen weiteren Künstlern.

✨ Dresscode: Elegante Abendgarderobe, Abendkleider, Anzüge oder Smoking.

Kommt tanzen, genießt den Moment und lasst die Musik eure Herzen berühren.

📍 Teleport:
hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Marluz/177/185/23

🇮🇹 Italiano

❤️ L'AMORE NON HA LINGUA ❤️

L'amore si può sentire in ogni lingua, proprio come la musica. Unitevi a DJ Yana Dakota per un viaggio romantico attraverso le melodie più belle. Ascolteremo Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Al Bano & Romina Power, Zucchero e tanti altri grandi artisti.

✨ Dress Code: Abito elegante, abito da sera, smoking o completo elegante.

Lasciatevi trasportare dalla musica e condividete una serata piena di emozioni.

📍 Teleport:
hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Marluz/177/185/23

🇪🇸 Español

❤️ EL AMOR NO TIENE IDIOMA ❤️

La música une corazones sin importar el idioma. Acompaña a DJ Yana Dakota en un viaje lleno de canciones románticas de todo el mundo. Disfruta de la música de Julio Iglesias, Alejandro Sanz, José Luis Perales, Luis Miguel, Saúl del Río y muchos artistas internacionales más.

✨ Código de Vestimenta: Traje de gala, vestido de noche, esmoquin o ropa elegante.

Ven a bailar, comparte una noche inolvidable y deja que la música hable por ti.

📍 Teleport:
hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Marluz/177/185/23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet Woody. 🌿

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

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

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

Meet Zythari. 💜

Graceful. Mysterious. Unmistakably alien.

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

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

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

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

Everybody is welcome ,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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