Post DJ Times

Due to on again and off again issues with my internet "service", I am unable to run my music streaming software and Second Life viewer at the same time without anticipating a locked up computer at least a few times in two hours. Not worth the headache. So I have been spending all of my time in SL either socializing or creating things. And wow, I sure have missed that! I had no idea. I'm back to having fun again. Don't get me wrong, I love to DJ, but it was becoming too much like work and consumed most of my online time. So for this posting at least, I will not be talking about DJing at this place or that, I'll be talking about fun times in SL.

Me in a new chair cat got for us. Yes, that is a black doily I
am wearing for a necktie. All the white ones were stained.

My friend Oluthus and cat and starie and a friend of his all got together to sit on the top of a pyramid at the Champions of Death sim. Like I used to be, he was a DJ there but has since backed off from DJing and SL altogether. He's rarely online anymore but when he is, he's not obligated to be in any one place for a certain amount of time. It's quite liberating. Believe me Olu, I know the feeling. So we were sitting on the top of this pyramid and me and cat kept sliding down the edge. I finally figured out that I had to "sit" on the edge of it. It somehow keeps you from sliding down a steep slope. It's obviously an SL thing. Unfortunately, before we figure that out, cat had to go afk and ended up sliding down nearly the entire height of the pyramid. But she was able to get situated once she returned. We talked about all sorts of things, including our RL vehicles and where we lived geographically. Come to find out, 3 of the 5 of us were pretty close to each other. It was good to visit with Olu without having to worry about DJing.

One day while cat was hanging out at House of V, she was passed a landmark by some guy that lead her to a sim called Austin Island. It's an entire sim dedicated to the lifestyle of the novel, Story of O. The dominant males there are considered "enlightened" and the women, "educated". It's a really nice place with lots to see and do so we have been hanging out there as much as is feasible lately. I have not been online much really but cat has and has met some great people there. We were both invited to their cafe group while the main group of the sim involves hours and days and weeks of dedication and "scenes" before being accepted. Unfortunately for cat and myself, that kind of time is unattainable. We have busy 1st lives too. So we are not allowed access to a chateau they have there but that's okay, the rest of the sim has plenty to do. They also hold group discussions there. It's a good place and if you ever get a chance, visit there.

Me and cat and starie at Austin Island

Me and PattiQ at Ohana with Nanners as the hostess

I made my way back to Ohana rock club the other night (late) and saw Nanners there. I brought PattiQ with me and we hung out and danced for a while. This was the place I spent much of my time DJing. At least 4 hours per every Thursday evening. When I was finished, I didn't feel much like doing anything else. Four hours is a very long time to be sitting behind a computer keyboard. Actually, it was more like 5 hours because they wanted you there early and to stay late too. But it sure is a fun place to hang out at! They play classic rock for the most part with lots of newer stuff sprinkled in for good measure.

Exploration has allowed me time to check out some wonderful space station builds. I have been inspired by a few so I couldn't help myself. I had to start building another. It's coming along quite well and so far, is less than 10 prims.

SL has become fun again. As much as I enjoy DJing, I doubt I'll be doing it again unless it's for my own club, which might be opening up this summer. You never know.