Re-organization

My time inworld and offGrid is as valuable as prim in SecondLife®

Lately I've been reorganizing my virtual worlds. Evaluating my time-management, my rights to various land-parcels, land usage, etc...

Everything is in flux at the moment.

Yes, even in the metaverse there is such a thing as spring-cleaning....

I wonder how many others feel the same way.... - New Toulouse

I wonder how many others feel the same way.... - New Toulouse

"....In a comment to Rudolfo Woodget's post, I wrote:

"I'll give 5 or 6 cheers for Mama Cree! I'm having so much fun I'm rethinking some of my land-rights choices on other sims. I may scale back here and there to free up dollars for more land-rights in future Taloo sims.

That says an awful lot for this steampunk girl."

I wonder how many others feel the same way...."

I wonder how many others feel the same way.... - New Toulouse

Prim Perfect to launch new magazine! « Prim Perfect

Prim Perfect to launch new magazine! « Prim Perfect

".....Prim Perfect will be a year old in May. During the last ten months, we’ve grown from 0 to 10,000 readers, and we’ve launched a TV show - Meta Makeover. Now we’re ready for our next big venture - a new magazine!

In collaboration with the Connolly Telegraph, we will shortly be launching a wholly new magazine with a very special twist.

This is one catering for the large number of people in Second Life who are interested and involved in the steampunk and historical recreation sims covering a period between 1740 and 1920 (that is, roughly speaking, the period covered by sims from Versailles to New Toulouse). It will be centred on the Independent State of Caledon, but it is hoped that all the other period sims will become involved and play a part too.

It will draw on the existing strengths of its partner founders; the news gathering skills and content experience of the Telegraph, and the design, production and features writing of Prim Perfect....."

Prim Perfect to launch new magazine! « Prim Perfect

A New Magazine on the Horizon!

Prim Perfect Magazine and The Connolly Telegraph

This photograph was taken during one of several meetings with Saffia Widdershins and her staff.

We have been discussing a partnership between Prim Perfect Magazine and The Connolly Telegraph (TCT). The fruits of our labours will be an inworld magazine version of TCT that covers the Victorian Steampunk world as well as New Toulouse and a few other themed sims of note.

This weekend we will discuss opportunities for writer's and photographers during a public inworld meeting in Caledon Penzance.

Fear not, gentle readers!

The Connolly Telegraph is not going away. This is an expansion!

Royal Caledon Air Force News :: There *is* still a pulse

A very special thank you to all my friends who have come forward with messages of support for me, the RCAF, and The Connolly Telegraph. Many times in life - and in Second Life one feels they are alone in the world, isolated, separate - and in a weak tearful moment I felt a profound emptiness, sadness, and despair.

I am truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I've received in the past 24 hours. Because of you...I've decided to place my plan for RCAF disbandment on hold for a few weeks while I re-evaluate my position and consider the advice I've been given.

Please be patient as I may take a few days and perhaps a few weeks for a deep-think. Stay tuned dear friends. RCAF is NOT dead, yet!

Expansion of Connolly Empire - (because I love lists)

3 parcels in Caledon, 2 in Steelhead Harborside.

The 2 parcels in Harborside:
I'm considering these adjacent parcels as a possible site for The Connolly Telegraph. Once I see the plots I'll determine their best use.

Connolly Lighthouse in Caledon Regency:
Lately I've been using this as a workshop. I'm considering a living quarters on the second floor. My plans are on hold until the use of Steelhead Harborside plots can be determined...

Connolly Airfield/Aerodrome in Caledon Penzance:
My pride and joy! This is a real labor of love! I'm delighted to see the same faces using it again and again. It would seem the same people who enjoy sailing also like to fly.

Connolly Park in Caledon Mayfair:
The site of my second lighthouse, previously seen at my former land in Antiquity Cove. My park is at the NW corner of Mayfair, adjacent to my Airfield in Penzance. This will be designed as an outdoor venue and in my mind, a virtual tribute to my parents and their favorite interests (Father=Gardens, Mother=Music).

...and finally...unless a Duchy in Caledon becomes available...this is all I can handle....whew!

Decisions, decisions...

My SL News: My time is so limited....I have to make difficult choices on what I do in SL and what brings me the most joy.

As many of you know, I love Victorian Steampunk sims such as Caledon, New Babbage, Antiquity and Steelhead City. My involvement in Steampunk has grown at a tremendous rate.

I also love the Battlestar Pacifica sim known as BSG47. My involvement there is growing over time as I get to know more of my fellow roleplayers. A few people I met there have given me a position in IPX and the upcoming Babylon 5 sim. I've been offered a few opportunities I have yet to decide on..... like the possibility of a Duchy sim in Antiquity.

I've developed a love for sailing and flying in Caledon and Antiquity.

Well...I've made the decision now. One I've been thinking of for many months. When I woke up this morning I had the answer to my time management issues.....I've decided to leave several great groups I've created, so this is a painful one....like letting go of your child in a way, seeing her off on her first day of school. Painful, scary, and hoping for the very best for your little girl.

I'll be leaving 3 groups....

1) Girls and Guns
2) Second Life Bloggers
3) Second Life BloggerCon

I'll leave as soon as leadership is filled and transfer of powers are completed.

This decision does NOT come easy, but it *is* a necessary one in order for me to preserve my health, sanity, and happiness in SL.

The SL Bloggers Blimp

If you would like to join the Second Life Bloggers group, you can find it by doing a search under the groups tab, or IM me inworld, or better yet, send me a notecard requesting membership and include your blog URL. If it isn't already included in my links of over 500 Second Life sites, I'll go ahead and add your blog.

In addition there is also a Google Groups version...Second Life Bloggers - Google Groups

Second Life Bloggers Group Logo Contest :: Final Votes and Winner

The Logo Contest is officially closed.

We have a winner and a new logo for the Second Life Bloggers group and the Second Life BloggerCon 2008 group.

The winner is Vint Falken, who will receive the prize of 5000 Linden dollars for her excellent design.

Here is the final vote...

Vint = 17
Looker = 5
Oolon = 4
Tiana = 2
Dalien = 1
Calantha = 1


I want to thank dinee and Veyron for helping me raise funds for the cash prize, all the logo designers for participating, and all the members who voted. Thanks very much to all of you.

Sometimes leading this bunch is like herding cats, but it's all worth it to me!

*smiles and laughs*

Now on to the next major project....

Second Life Bloggers Group Logo Contest :: The votes so far...Part 3

Logo Contest voting will remain open until Sunday the 16th at 12:00 PM SL time.

Vint Falken still leads in the remaining hours:


Vint = 16
Looker = 4
Oolon = 3
Tiana = 1
Dalien = 1
Calantha = 0


Only a few hours of voting left....

Make sure your readers know about the contest and encourage all Second Life Bloggers group members to vote.

I'll accept votes via IM, notecard, and email

zoeconnolly (AT) gmail (DOT) com

The Connolly Telegraph: News about The Connolly Telegraph

The Connolly Telegraph: News about The Connolly Telegraph:

"News from Tombstone will now be posted directly to The Connolly Telegraph... In an effort to consolidate resources as well as considerations of time management, all things related to Tombstone and other wild west sims and blogs will now be posted to The Connolly Telegraph...."

The Connolly Telegraph: News about The Connolly Telegraph

The Connolly Telegraph: Are there signs of Inter-Sim Co-operation?

The Connolly Telegraph: Are there signs of Inter-Sim Co-operation?

Second Life Bloggers Group Logo Contest :: Voting now open

Voting for the best SL Bloggers Logo is now open for members of my Second Life Bloggers Group.

I'll accept votes via IM, notecard, and email zoeconnolly (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Here are 5 of the 6 entries available for viewing at my office in Antiquity Cove. The 6th entry from Dalien Talbot can be seen on flickr



Here are the entries at my office on the 2nd floor...
...from left to right...

1) Tiana Meriman
2) Calantha Theas
3) Vint Falken
4) Oolon Sputnik
5) Looker Lumet

On flickr....

6) Dalien Talbot

Voting will end on Sunday September 16th 2007 at 12:00 PM SL time with the winner announced that afternoon.

Special thanks to dinee Ghia for providing half of the 5000 Linden cash prize with me.

Office Hours

I'll be in my office in Antiquity Cove until 12:30 AM SL time Thursday morning.

My land in Antiquity Cove

This will illustrate the placement of the major buildings. My cottage on the left, lighthouse tower in the middle, and office building to the right. The office is HQ for The Connolly Telegraph , the Second Life Bloggers group, and the Steampunk Ladies Spy League. You can also see an example of the Yacht I recently purchased (thanks to dinee and DesertWolf for helping me choose). The one near my lighthouse belongs to the Grand Duke of Antiquity but I do have one of my own for meetings and small parties. One thing about the cottage...it may change if I can get the same one I had last spring/summer. I'm still working on obtaining a copy. Next step.....decorating!

The Connolly Telegraph

The Connolly Telegraph

A few updates today on The Connolly Telegraph...

The Connolly Telegraph

Headquartered on Miss Zoe Connolly's Estate in Antiquity Cove, The Connolly Telegraph showcases the 19th Century sims of Second Life... Caledon, New Babbage, Steelhead City, Antiquity, the Tombstone sims, Yankton, Deadwood, and many more. Our vision is to unite the 19th Century SL citizens while still retaining the unique character and atmosphere of these varied and fascinating places.