Musings in Search of a Muse

Birthday Week at the Lydia Rose Memorial Park wasn't quite a whole week. I changed the theme drastically today. It now features elements from the Lost Gardens of Apollo, one of my favorite places in all of Second Life. A relaxation pool some 80 meters above the property is the highlight and from here spectacular views of sunsets and moonrises are unfettered. A quick teleporter ride down takes one to a great snuggle rug with wine, roses, and a fire sconce. Several couples can relax and unwind while sharing company. This picture shows me sprawled on one of the many sumptuous pillows. In the background is a new memorial fountain for Lydia. Elsewhere in the park is a roaring campfire with benches. I need to fine tune a few things, but it's working out rather well.

Another activity of late is dancing. Some friends opened a new club [The Moore or Less Club, Nangrim (113, 131, 72)] in my neighborhood and you'll often find me and Kala dancing there. Here's an overhead shot of a large group from a recent night. I gave everyone hand-held sparklers and someone else gave out "fire feet" so these effects combined with the club's great lighting to produce a very fun atmosphere.

Kala and I were there early and we played with a number of our effects toys. Here I have my Purple Burst effect on one of my feet. Very colorful. The dance machine near the club's ceiling kept us in perfect synch. I can't dance at all in real life, but here I was another Gene Kelly.

This is Kala's Marilyn Monroe look. She removed the skirt extensions for dancing, but still looked hot.


She was so inspired by all the dancing that she put some dance aids back at the castle. Here's us using my favorite. We look pretty good together in this dance, especially when the music stream on the land plays the right song. I also bought a dance machine like at the Moore or Less Club.

I love to dance with Kala. Probably 'cause I love Kala.

While Kala has been spending money on dance aids, I've been collecting critters. My latest is Compagno, a dragon to wear on my shoulder. He makes dragon sounds, breathes fire, and moves his tail and wings when I walk. These shots do not do him justice. His skin is highly detailed and has a sheen to it. Very realistic, especially with his blinking eyes. Uccello has a blue dragon named Lizzie.

Other critters include a couple mice for my other shoulder, a cat in a Superman costume, a cat in a baby's onesie (complete with binky), and a unicorn that blows soap bubbles. I bought the mice and the dragon while the cats were prizes I won. All of them are real conversation starters. As are the penquin avatar I got free and the "follower" critters that keep up with me when I walk without being attached.