Thankfulness within SL

It's Thanksgiving Day in America. I've been reflecting on my 9 years in Second Life and today it dawned on me: In addition to being thankful for the many wonderful things in my Real Life, I'm also very thankful for the friends, experiences and memories of my Second Life.

Lately I've been thinking about the many happy years I've had in Caledon and the fun I had with the Royal Caledon Air Force.

The photo above was given to me by my SL friend and RCAF supporter Samantha Poindexter.

SL Aviation Magazine Issue 34

Machinima from Luke Flywalker:

SL Aviation news presented in TV news magazine format. This issue features a look at Cheerport Airport, a flight around Jeogeot Gulf, Zip's Automated Cargo Systems and crazy Battle Balloons with the Dogs on the Run.

The steampunk battle balloon dogfight starts at 16:06

RCAF-DOR Steampunk Battle Balloon Dogfight

Group Notice From: (RCAF) Royal Caledon Air Force, Zoe Connolly

I want to thank everyone who attended last Saturdays great event. We had loads of positive feedback and the folks at Dogs On The Run were delighted. Trinka Adored and DA Admiral from DOR were very happy with the turnout and so was I! -- a total of 16 people showed up from across the SL aviation community!

 The phrase of the day was "This is fun!"

Keeba Tammas and the Tiny Maniacs

Keeba Tammas and the Tiny Maniacs 

performed in Caledon on Sunday January 18, 2015.

Cornelius and Zoe

And here it is...a steampunk-ish episode of Castle

Season 3 : Ep. 4

43:19

A young mathematician is shot with a 200-year-old bullet.

Riese

The hunt begins in this exciting premiere of Riese.



Episode 2 - Fragments



Episode 3 - Bind



Episodes 4 and 5 coming soon.

1884: Yesterday’s Future

from the YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/adamhowe2409:

A film by Peculiar Pictures
Description taken from their website:
A story of outstanding heroism in the face of deception, subterfuge and treachery. Conjuring up the belief that it was made forty years before film was even invented, 1884: Yesterday’s Future tells of a future that might have been but never was. Directed by Tim Ollive, the film is a mix of animation, puppetry and two dimensional and three dimensional computer generated imagery (CGI) set against backgrounds created using stunning artwork, model sets and period photographs from the Hulton Picture Library division of Getty Images. Combine these idiosyncratic production techniques with a script of mind boggling ingenuity and you have a hilarious comedy film the like of which you will not have seen before. So, put your tongue firmly in your cheek, stiffen your upper lip and prepare to be shaken and stirred by 1884: Yesterday’s Future.

Tinies Dogfighting in Port Harbor - Steelhead

Tinies Dogfighting in Port Harbor - Steelhead

from Eladrienne Laval....

"In conjunction with the "Summer of Flight" aviation exhibit at the Steelhead Public Library, planes will be set out for display at the Ballroom and there will be a Tinies Dogfight in Steelhead Port Harbor on Wednesday, July 1!

The main dogfight will be at 7 pm SLT, but there will be an overseas-friendly one at 1pm SLT as well. Free aircraft will be provided and everyone is welcome. Just bring your bravery and your tiny self!..."

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead%20Port%20Harbor/213/145/26

Tinies Dogfighting in Port Harbor - Steelhead

2nd Annual Mad Scientist Convention

On the Royal Caledon Air Force watchlist....

"Caledon Steam SkyCity is proud to present the SSC 2nd Annual Mad Scientist Convention - SSC ReAnimated
May 2nd, 2009; 3pm and 5pm SLT

Has your research turned to archaic subjects?
Do your formulae come from ancient tomes as much as from modern journals?
Are you meddling in things Man was not meant to know?
From Frankenstein to Tesla, and from Flamel to Herbert West, some scientists cannot leave well enough alone.

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at 3pm for the Speed Building Contest, Avatar contest entries must be received by 4pm with winners announced during the Mad Scientist's ReAnimation Ball starting at 5pm. There will be two build contests with a grand prize in each category and a dance in the evening.

*Unnatural Creation Avatar - Building starts now, with judging on the day of the convention. Create an avatar from scratch. Is it a murderous robot? A living Construct? Did you summon Cthulhu from a test tube? Let your imagination run wild, and show us that science really can "open strange doors." Avatars will be judged on creativity, quality, and fit with the theme. No parts from other avatars - must be wholly your own creation. Judging between 3pm and 4pm SLT.

*Speed build- one hour, theme related to "weird science practices" will be announced at the start of the contest. Building starts at 3pm, and stops at 4pm. Judging will be based on quality, originality, and how well it fits with the announced theme.

Do not let the narrow-minded views of fools and stagnant academics hinder you. This is Science!"

The Heliograph: The new Mayor of New Babbage: Mayor Tenk!

The Heliograph: The new Mayor of New Babbage: Mayor Tenk!

Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Tenk!

The Heliograph: The new Mayor of New Babbage: Mayor Tenk!

The Heliograph: Deviant Art: Skyships II

From Rafael Fabre...

The Heliograph: Deviant Art: Skyships II



"Flyby" by Avatar Z Brown, coloured by Amarynceus

"....One of the favorite entires, statistically speaking, tend to be those with large amounts of graphics, and especially those with airships and Steampunk technology. Be it for inspiration or admiration, returning to the purest form the genre (and turning away from other unsavory political issues in the SL Steampunk world), I am displaying some of the more recent entries in Deviant art, a hotbed for new and emerging artists.

"On Patrol", by Zenzen

I have listed the title of their work and their "nom de plume" below each picture, so if you desire to see more of any individual's work, simply turn to Deviant art, and search on the artist in question, at: http://www.deviantart.com/...."

For more click The Heliograph: Deviant Art: Skyships II

Aether Chronicles: Airship Tours Begin in Caledon

From Aether Inglewood....

Aether Chronicles: Airship Tours Begin in Caledon

"....A new addition has been added to the Connolly Aerodrome in Caledon Penzance. Hovering above the airfield is a new blimp very similar to the one that has been there since my coming to Caledon. The difference? This new airship owned by Virrginia Tombola now provides air service from Connolly Aerodrome to Lionsgate Tower and back...."

Aether Chronicles: Airship Tours Begin in Caledon

Through the Filter of a Victorian Aesthetic: New Babbage Airship Regatta

From Edward Pearse....

Through the Filter of a Victorian Aesthetic: New Babbage Airship Regatta




The first heat: Light craft


For more click Through the Filter of a Victorian Aesthetic: New Babbage Airship Regatta

Aether Chronicles: A Guide To Caledon's Airfields Part 4

Aether Inglewood recently wrote part 4 in her Guide to Caledon Airfields series....

Aether Chronicles: A Guide To Caledon's Airfields Part 4

"....Caledon Downs Airfield

Caledon Downs might very well be Caledon's prettiest airfield. Located as the name would suggest in Caledon Downs it's set in a rual, park like atmosphere, surrounded by trees and beautifully landscaped. Owned and operated by Bubba Daniels this is a lovely little landing spot. (as always be sure to click the photos for a better view)

Airfield Layout and Approach

Caledon Downs Airfield sits on the Northeastern edge of Caledon Downs and can be located by a revolving green and white beacon set on a hill just to the north of the runway. The Southern end of the landing strip is located at Caledon Downs 145,131,44, with a North/South layout...."

Aether Chronicles: A Guide To Caledon's Airfields Part 4

It's a Steelhead Life!

Follow the adventures of one T Eclipse, a much bigger guy in his tiny town of eccentrics than he EVER realized. The adventure is.. eerily familiar.

Animation: JibJab
Film: Hotspur O'Toole

Weekend Photographs December 6th and 7th

Zoe'z in ur offis chekin ur statz....



Oh dear this cannot be good! Alts are unhappy and in need of some Grid time!



Zabrina gets new "Shupah-Shpy" employment in swinging 60s London! More on this in the near future.



Zoe makes a new friend and goes back to Steampowered Nuts for a great new outfit....and guns!



Yes, I said guns! Yay!

Victorian Steampunk Pole-Dancing

The Art of Pole by Jamilla Deville from Jamilla Deville on Vimeo.

Vernian Process - Behold the Machine (2008 Mix)

Free VICE Combat System items available

Our man in the EDF/RCAF labs - Cornelius Fanshaw - has added a new vendor to the Connolly Aerodrome Quonset Hut.

In addition to the free items from VICE's own Creem Pye, you'll find Cornelius' updated vendor that includes 3 free TCS/CCC/VICE capable aircraft as well as a free VICE Target Cargo Ship for your bombing pleasure.

The 3 aircraft are the Sopwith Camel, Fokker DR1, and a whimsical Steam Flyer for steampunk-ish places in SL.

Cornelius is also working on VICE versions of Tiny Airplanes. Watch for those in the near future.

This weekends scheduled EDF and RCAF Air Combat will be on Saturday the 20th of September at 9:00 AM SL time, followed by another dogfight on Sunday the 21st of September at 9 AM SL time. Special Note: We're testing VICE all weekend. So Practice Practice Practice! Our dogfight location will be announced later in the week....