Wednesday, February 24, 2010

a New Gunboat

the TSS Shipyard recently released a new gunboat. A very nice one, and I almost immediately got one.
Here is an image of her maiden voyage in the Blake Sea.

Sailing in the Blake Sea

I have not decided about a name yet, but it might be the Red Star :)

I'll keep you informed

W

Sunday, February 21, 2010

the Mechanical Toys Factory's Oldtimers Race

After a failed attempt last month, because of my flu, Lord Lisle succeded getting em involved in the Oldtimers Race organized by the people of Mechanical Toy Factory.

Mechanical Toy Factory's Oldtimers Race

Well, I did NOT performed great : out of 8 people entering the race, 6 made into the final and I was not among them, still it was a great fun. I started practicing just a few hours before the race so, I guess, I may be excused for a not too brilliant performance :)

Mechanical Toy Factory's Oldtimers Race

The cars were provided by the organization and they were a really great toy. I think I'll buy one, even if I still prefer sailing ;)

Here is the podium of the race and a group shot.

Mechanical Toy Factory's Oldtimers Race

Mechanical Toy Factory's Oldtimers Race

There will be probably a new race next month

See you there ! :)

W

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Circumnavigating the Realms

Sailing around the Landmasses of Winterfell and Caledon has always been a favourite activity of mine, since my very first days in SL.

Circumnavigating Winterfell and Caledon

I had not done it recently, so yesterday I decided to have a look around. I left the fleet home port of Eventide aboard the North Star (used to have a different name but I decided to reserve the old one for another boat being built these days) and I moved south. I sailed through Illyria and Libris, reached Absinthe and crossed the Nepenthe Gate heading into Caledon.


Circumnavigating Winterfell and Caledon

I followed a classical route, west of Cape Wrath and Brigadoon and then into Morgaine to cross into the firth. From there I continued West and South until I reached Oxbridge. From there I headed to New Brunswick, where I stopped for the night.

Circumnavigating Winterfell and Caledon

The following morning I completed the trip following the external eastern border of Caledon, and I turned back north, until I crossed back into Winterfell and through Anodyne and Sanctuary I was back at Eventide.



One can experience some interesting meetings while travelling, in Caledon, like Nessie, cought in this image :)

Circumnavigating Winterfell and Caledon

I must say that not all the areas of Caledon are very much sailing friendly. maybe the Guvnah should be petitioned to do something about it.

Anyway .. the trip was fun as usual and it is surely worth to be repeated over and over again !

Fair Winds !

W

Circumnavigating Winterfell and Caledon

Circumnavigating Winterfell and Caledon

Monday, February 8, 2010

the Raglan Shire Film Festival

Yesterday I tinified and I headed to Raglan Shire, to attend the Raglan Shire Film Festival !

They were more than two hours of great fun, with more then 10 machinima shorts, conceived, directed and performed by enthusiastic tinies.

Raglan Shire Film Festival

Raglan Shire Film Festival

The public went crazy, which is not surprising, being made mostly by tinies :) , but they had all the reasons to , because it was a great show. Here are some more images from the event :

Raglan Shire Film Festival

Raglan Shire Film Festival

Raglan Shire Film Festival

Raglan Shire Film Festival


and last but not least, here the award winning "I love Awen Show", by the gifted Bloodsong Tergamant, and starring my friend Awenbunny Lisle !



You can access the full list of movies and links from the Raglan Shire Community Pages

Have Fun !

W