Updates and shared joy
Desideria
I know that we haven't been around much, and I wanted to get you all
updated on some of what's up with me and Denny.
First: we're still around, still fine and still together.
Second: Denny installed Windows 7 on his computer last weekend, and
still doesn't have Usenet access set up yet.
Third: we both found Second Life, and are rather addicted: live folk
music concerts, neat graphics, cool toys, etc. And friendly people,
too. No, it's not here. But it is neat...and it has a Callahans
incarnation, though frankly I like our version MUCH better (the SL
version is pretty much empty any time but Tuesday at 5:30 West Coast
Time and 5:30 Friday West Coast time).
Fourth: SHARED JOY!!!!: Denny finally talked me into at least a
virtual marriage, and in return for the delay I agreed twice...so
we're having two virtual marriages in SL. Friday, 11/13, and Sat.
11/14. Not binding, but still fun. And I'll think of you all there,
when the time comes.
(think of us at 7 pm 11/13 Pacific time, if you wish. That will be the
modern, 'old hippie' wedding, and I reckon y'all would fit in there
right well. ;-)
Desideria
Hanging Jester
news:9p0ef5p2j7ncdcg33...@4ax.com:
> <snip>
>
> Desideria
>
Well, well! Allow me to be the first to offer a toast in virual
congradulations.
"May your virtual relationship expand into one less virtual."
***Crash!***
David
<deside...@gmail.com> typed:
'bout time you allowed him to make an honest woman of ye!
Congratulations, felicitations etc for the virtual event.
--
David
No email replies please.
Kiss me, Kate, we will be married o' Sunday. -- William Shakespeare,
"The Taming of the Shrew"
ka.mi...@gmail.com
Huzzah! To the soon-to-be-virtual-newlyweds!
< < < CRASH > > >
Thanks for holding off until my antibiotic regimen
is done. I'll be able to toast the event with a nice
dark beer!
Magus Firecow.
Desideria
You're welcome, though the fact that it's Friday the 13th might've had
something to do with it. ;-)
Desideria
PhoenixWench
PhoenixWench
who loves weddings - especially 'old hippie' weddings ;-)
Uncle Sky
Congrat's to you both. A step in the right direction. I hope yopu have many
happy virtual years together and that they lead to the real thing if that
will make you both happy.
--
Uncle Sky
Kathy Fitz
>
> (think of us at 7 pm 11/13 Pacific time, if you wish. That will be the
> modern, 'old hippie' wedding, and I reckon y'all would fit in there
> right well. ;-)
>
> Desideria
Conga-rats to you both, and many years of both real and virtual
happiness!
--Kathy
Wes Struebing
>Greetings, all!
>
>I know that we haven't been around much, and I wanted to get you all
>updated on some of what's up with me and Denny.
>
>First: we're still around, still fine and still together.
>
>Second: Denny installed Windows 7 on his computer last weekend, and
>still doesn't have Usenet access set up yet.
Hmm. I had (almost) zero problems when I upgraded. even with the
stuff from nVidia on my computer that Windows and HP kept warning me
about. (Now, I did have back all the way out, restore the computer to
factory specs, reload Vista, and then upgrade to WIN 7 again (but it,
apparently was an incompatible driver problem with the add-on wireless
I had installed. Since I got my Ethernet connection working just
fine, thank you, I removed the usb wireless interface and have been
fine since.
>
>Third: we both found Second Life, and are rather addicted: live folk
>music concerts, neat graphics, cool toys, etc. And friendly people,
>too. No, it's not here. But it is neat...and it has a Callahans
>incarnation, though frankly I like our version MUCH better (the SL
>version is pretty much empty any time but Tuesday at 5:30 West Coast
>Time and 5:30 Friday West Coast time).
Forgive the ignorance dear lady, but what is Second Life? A website?
>
>Fourth: SHARED JOY!!!!: Denny finally talked me into at least a
>virtual marriage, and in return for the delay I agreed twice...so
>we're having two virtual marriages in SL. Friday, 11/13, and Sat.
>11/14. Not binding, but still fun. And I'll think of you all there,
>when the time comes.
>
>(think of us at 7 pm 11/13 Pacific time, if you wish. That will be the
>modern, 'old hippie' wedding, and I reckon y'all would fit in there
>right well. ;-)
>
Oh, dear; an honest woman (sort of - <snicker>) Whatever will we do?
Seriously, good on you both, and I WILL think of you both next Friday!
{{{Desideria}}} and (virtually) Denny, too!
--
Wes Struebing
I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America,
and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples,
promising liberty and justice for all.
Homepage: www.carpedementem.org
linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wesstruebing
ShariSez
'neaking up on you I think. LOL
Desideria
Yeah. The colors are white and tie-dyed (a nod to Denny there). ;-)
Desideria
Desideria
wrote:
>On Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:48:44 -0800, Desideria
><deside...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>Forgive the ignorance dear lady, but what is Second Life? A website?
Gad, how to explain.... ???
Second Life is a virtual WORLD. I've heard that it's the size of
Connecticut now.
A person joins Second Life, creates an avatar (like some folks do
here, except that one can see it!), and wanders around. Folks have
built a version of Stonehenge there, Dublin is there, and so many TONS
of other places that I haven't seen them all yet.
I just went sailing there tonight, for the first time. I have ridden
on a flying carpet, on a dragon (one of Denny's 'looks'), in a
spaceship I got for free... ;-)
I've toured the Star Trek museum there, which is a wonderful spot,
including a 'flight' piloting a shuttle and being fired upon.
Last I saw, it had over 1 million residents. Some of them may be the
same person with another avatar, but I doubt everyone has another
AV...I don't and Denny doesn't, for two.
A lot of neat stuff is available free there, and you can buy a plot of
land for about 50 cents and then spend $6 per week to keep it. You can
get houses and furniture for free, and the first 30 days you are there
you get a lot of special stuff for free too.
It doesn't technically cost anything, but if you go to the live
concerts it's expected that you'll tip since most musicians aren't
paid by the venues. Then you tip the venues as well.
And of course the nicest hair and body types and looks/tans/etc. will
likely have to be purchased, though not always.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Life
There are a few jerks there, and a ton of really nice, talented
people.
It's an awful time sink, and a lot of fun, Wes. It's kept me up way
too late lots of times. ;-)
There are real universities that offer classes there, and I know a
real-life secondary teacher who's doing her thesis on the applications
of SL for education.
It's quite a place, Wes!
Desideria
Desideria
wrote:
>Felicitations, congratulations and all the good stuff! He's just
>'neaking up on you I think. LOL
Don't I know it, though! ;-)
(he's a very sneaky, remarkably smart guy...and a great salesman)
Desideria
Hanging Jester
news:ub2ff594uklc00am0...@4ax.com:
> <snip>
>
> Forgive the ignorance dear lady, but what is Second Life? A website?
Second Life is a a "Sim" type of online role playing "game" where you are
free to try to come up with a "new life" without all of the psycological
upbringing, racial/class/etc.. legacy/real-life BS. (You still have to work
and spend money, (and you can "cheat" by using real money to buy things for
your virtual character.
~ Jester
ShariSez
> On Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:04:02 -0800 (PST), ShariSez <Shari...@aol.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Felicitations, congratulations and all the good stuff! He's just
> >'neaking up on you I think. LOL
>
> Don't I know it, though! ;-)
>
> (he's a very sneaky, remarkably smart guy...and a great salesman)
>
> Desideria
Edited for better accuracy...'he's a remarkably smart guy...and has
great taste in woman.'
Sometimes the meant to be's are the stuff of bliss. 18 years and
counting.
Clothahump
>
> Fourth: SHARED JOY!!!!: Denny finally talked me into at least a
> virtual marriage, and in return for the delay I agreed twice...so
> we're having two virtual marriages in SL. Friday, 11/13, and Sat.
> 11/14. Not binding, but still fun. And I'll think of you all there,
> when the time comes.
> =====================
Conga-rats to you both!!!
Sylvia
> still doesn't have Usenet access set up yet.
>
> Third: we both found Second Life, and are rather addicted: live folk
> music concerts, neat graphics, cool toys, etc. And friendly people,
> too. No, it's not here. But it is neat...and it has a Callahans
> incarnation, though frankly I like our version MUCH better (the SL
> version is pretty much empty any time but Tuesday at 5:30 West Coast
> Time and 5:30 Friday West Coast time).
> Desideria
I got curious about Second Life, based on your description and started
investigating. Is
this something where if you join and then don't have time for a week
or so you find your
'stuff' all gone, or can a 'casual' visitor have fun without a huge
investment of time (or money!)?
Between running the motel and dealing with hubby's on and off health
issues I barely have
time to check in here so I don't want to start something new if it
'demands' time. On the
other hand, when RL gets too much and I need a mini vacation, this
sounds like fun, so
if I get sucked in and stay up all night once in a while, that's
another story <BG>
I also noted that Win 7 isn't supported yet, so is it working smoothly
for you?
Inquiring overloaded minds want to know!
Thanks ;-)
PhoenixWench
posting from Google coz the original thread was all gone in my reader
by now
suzil
Excellent! Best wishes to both of you.
Wes Struebing
wrote:
>On Nov 9, 12:24�am, Desideria <desideria1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:04:02 -0800 (PST), ShariSez <Shari...@aol.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Felicitations, congratulations and all the good stuff! He's just
>> >'neaking up on you I think. LOL
>>
>> Don't I know it, though! ;-)
>>
>> (he's a very sneaky, remarkably smart guy...and a great salesman)
>>
>> Desideria
>
>Edited for better accuracy...'he's a remarkably smart guy...and has
>great taste in woman.'
>
Took the words right outa my mouth (good thing I had just
gargled...<G>)
>Sometimes the meant to be's are the stuff of bliss. 18 years and
>counting.
Indeed!
<<<CRASH!>>>
Desideria
wrote:
>On Nov 8, 12:48�pm, Desideria <desideria1...@gmail.com> wrote:
><snip>
>> Second: Denny installed Windows 7 on his computer last weekend, and
>> still doesn't have Usenet access set up yet.
>>
>> Third: we both found Second Life, and are rather addicted: live folk
>> music concerts, neat graphics, cool toys, etc. And friendly people,
>> too. No, it's not here. But it is neat...and it has a Callahans
>> incarnation, though frankly I like our version MUCH better (the SL
>> version is pretty much empty any time but Tuesday at 5:30 West Coast
>> Time and 5:30 Friday West Coast time).
><snip>
>> Desideria
>
>I got curious about Second Life, based on your description and started
>investigating. Is
>this something where if you join and then don't have time for a week
>or so you find your
>'stuff' all gone, or can a 'casual' visitor have fun without a huge
>investment of time (or money!)?
No, and yes.
You create an AV, and that's yours/you. All your 'stuff' is carried
with you, in your inventory--nothing happens if you're gone for a
week; it's simply that in the first 30 days you get special freebies
you don't get later. But no biggie if you don't grab them.
And you aren't required to spend any money. Again, if you attend a
live concert it's considered polite to donate to the musician and the
venue, since no one's getting paid otherwise.
If you go to a place and like it, it's considered polite to donate
there too. These places spend a fair bit of money just paying the
'tier' for their land and their other expenses, and usually only make
money to operate through the donations they receive.
But it's up to you if you stay at any place long enough to feel
compelled, or go to concerts, or choose to donate at all.
But...bear in mind that $1 USD equals roughly $250 Linden dollars. And
I seldom see donations to musicians over $200 L, or to a place for
over more than maybe $50L or $100 L.
>Between running the motel and dealing with hubby's on and off health
>issues I barely have
>time to check in here so I don't want to start something new if it
>'demands' time. On the
>other hand, when RL gets too much and I need a mini vacation, this
>sounds like fun, so
>if I get sucked in and stay up all night once in a while, that's
>another story <BG>
It doesn't demand time, it sort of seduces it out of you. ;-)
>
>I also noted that Win 7 isn't supported yet, so is it working smoothly
>for you?
>Inquiring overloaded minds want to know!
It is for ME, but I don't have Windows 7 yet. I understand from Denny
that he's had some issues, and I'll be happy to forward your questions
on to him.
>
>Thanks ;-)
>PhoenixWench
>posting from Google coz the original thread was all gone in my reader
>by now
Desideria
PhoenixWench
I was hesitant to even start if I was going to wind up having to spend
money I don't have. Since I have absolutely no 'gaming' experience of
any kind, I am a bit nervous about tripping over myself trying to make
the avatar move without knocking into others, but it looks like such fun
I think I'll give it a try.
When I'm all set I'll let you know - maybe we'll 'see' each other some
time ;-)
PhoenixWench
Desideria
<slySP...@hvc.rr.com> wrote:
>Thanks for the insights ;-)
>
>I was hesitant to even start if I was going to wind up having to spend
>money I don't have. Since I have absolutely no 'gaming' experience of
>any kind, I am a bit nervous about tripping over myself trying to make
>the avatar move without knocking into others, but it looks like such fun
>I think I'll give it a try.
>
>When I'm all set I'll let you know - maybe we'll 'see' each other some
>time ;-)
>PhoenixWench
I checked with Denny. He says that it works fine on Windows 64 bit,
which is harder to please than 32 bit.
But be sure to check out the hardware requirements, and be prepared
for lag. The graphics at SL tend to bog things down sometimes!
Desideria
PhoenixWench
went through the whole setup only to be told my 'puter isn't up to snuff
:-P
If it turns out that what I need is free downloadable compatability
software I will go for it, but if I need a new graphics card or hardware
all bets are off :-(
PhoenixWench
Morgan
wrote:
<mucho snippo>
> I was hesitant to even start if I was going to wind up having to spend
> money I don't have. Since I have absolutely no 'gaming' experience of
> any kind, I am a bit nervous about tripping over myself trying to make
> the avatar move without knocking into others, but it looks like such fun
> I think I'll give it a try.
>
> When I'm all set I'll let you know - maybe we'll 'see' each other some
> time ;-)
> PhoenixWench
There's a tutorial area where you can get used to the controls without
having to worry about such faux pas.
I just wish there were more people at Callahan's Place (New Conch Republic
(242, 172, 22)). Every time I've been there, the Place has been empty.
Not that I do SL much. I don't socialize with strangers any better in Sl
than in RL ;-).
Morgan /|\
Desideria
Understood, hon. :-)
Let me know how it goes for you! If you CAN get on, email me and I'll
give you the names for Denny and I there. You should search us out; we
can give you info, advice, and some stuff.
Desideria
Desideria
That's actually the old address for Callahan's, Morgan.
And folks tend to 'hang out' less together in such places in SL, I
think partly because you can take part in group chats anywhere, so you
don't have to be there to hang out with the folks...plus there is SO
much to do.
As I'm not exactly a stranger, email me (not munged) and I'll give you
the names for Denny and me.
And you'll find Callahans packed if you walk in at 5:30 West Coast
time Tuesday or Friday (special guest tonight).
Desideria
PhoenixWench
I had hoped, but economically it was not meant to be I guess, so from
the sidelines, CONGARATS!!!!
Pho9enixWench
Tom the Alien Cat
> Fourth: SHARED JOY!!!!: Denny finally talked me into at least a
> virtual marriage, and in return for the delay I agreed twice...so
> we're having two virtual marriages in SL. Friday, 11/13, and Sat.
> 11/14. Not binding, but still fun. And I'll think of you all there,
> when the time comes.
Wonderful news! SL marriages can indeed be intimate!
(I've been to SL and the Callahans there many times. Hope you are
enjoying it! Be certain,
if you haven't yet, to check out Spaceport Alpha and the Gemini launch
into space.)
Please take plenty of snapshots, please? Or at least one.
tom tac
"Time wasted with friends is not wasted."
Tom The Alien Cat
Hi PhoenixWench,
Have you tried running it anyway? My laptops have a graphics card
that definitely fail the compatibility tests, and yet the things work
in SL.
Also ... Desi ... Would you like to tell me about the tricks you've
learned? I've learned a few to make performance better, like changing
the "fog distance" so the system doesn't waste a lot of time showing
you things miles away. Always open to any other hints; I feel my
system is too slow sometimes.
Aside from that, our desktop system is -not- SL-ready, so I have a
couple of "chat-only" interfaces for SL there. One is for blind
people, text based, and it is like wandering around in the old Zork
type games, with descriptions for what's around.
But my "incompatible" laptops are definitely SL-ready. I've done all
my "inworld" stuff on them.
tom tac
PhoenixWench
told I was inadequate (BG) I canceled membership, and in that process
was told that reinstatement cost $$ within a month. Later I'll try again
with a new ID and see if it plays nice. Thanks for the heads up -
BOYC??? ;-)
PhoenixWench
still tripping over myself with WIN7 - dealing with folders in documents
have a definite learning curve :-P
Tom the Alien Cat
>
> Interesting - I'll give it another try - maybe next month. When I was
> told I was inadequate (BG) I canceled membership, and in that process
> was told that reinstatement cost $$ within a month. Later I'll try again
> with a new ID and see if it plays nice. Thanks for the heads up -
> BOYC??? ;-)
>
> PhoenixWench
> still tripping over myself with WIN7 - dealing with folders in documents
> have a definite learning curve :-P
Thanks, Dole's Orchard Peach, please.
The reinstatement thing I've gone through - it's best to just restart
with a new email address, especially since it's all automated.
The next step after that is you are on Orientation Island, where there
are four tutorials to walk through. I took my time with those,
they're fun and one does need to know that stuff for SL. (I made the
mistake of trying to fly ... I found out the hard way that once one
has flown off Orientation Island, it will -not- let you fly back.)
Here's a warning, though... SL is not a money sink, like you were
concerned about. I have been inworld for a couple of years now, and
haven't spent more than $2.00, US dollars.
But it does take time to do it, and SL can become a time sink. I
haven't taken the time to dress up my avatar and get it new body parts
or a new skin, and so it doesn't look as good as other peoples.
Someday, when I have the time, I will. The same thing goes for
learning SL's construction skills and building scripts; they take
time, too.
(enjoys the Dole's Orchard Peach that Mike has delivered)
tom tac
"A day for firm decisions!!! Or is it??"
- anon
Desideria
<slySP...@hvc.rr.com> wrote:
>Desideria wrote:
Sorry to hear that, dear.
{{Phoenix}}
Desideria
Desideria
<tom...@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Nov 13, 8:15�pm, PhoenixWench <slySPAM...@hvc.rr.com> wrote:
>> Well,
>> I had hoped, but economically it was not meant to be I guess, so from
>> the sidelines, CONGARATS!!!!
>> Pho9enixWench
>
>Hi PhoenixWench,
>
>Have you tried running it anyway? My laptops have a graphics card
>that definitely fail the compatibility tests, and yet the things work
>in SL.
>
>Also ... Desi ... Would you like to tell me about the tricks you've
>learned? I've learned a few to make performance better, like changing
>the "fog distance" so the system doesn't waste a lot of time showing
>you things miles away. Always open to any other hints; I feel my
>system is too slow sometimes.
(blush)
I'd like to, if I had some! I've never tried any tricks; I just wait
patiently.
;-)
>
>Aside from that, our desktop system is -not- SL-ready, so I have a
>couple of "chat-only" interfaces for SL there. One is for blind
>people, text based, and it is like wandering around in the old Zork
>type games, with descriptions for what's around.
>
>But my "incompatible" laptops are definitely SL-ready. I've done all
>my "inworld" stuff on them.
>
>tom tac
Great, Tom! Would you care to email me (not munged) and perhaps we can
exchange names?
Desideria