A new route to Siren's Isles on the Linda Lou

I had some free time Saturday night, so I took the Linda Lou out for a spin.

I had been thinking about the new route that we had discovered between our place and the Galaxy cruise ship, and I determined to explore that route further.

On the way to the Galaxy cruise ship, I found a slew of sailboats moored along an island, and when I stopped to investigate found that it was a sailing club called Fisher's Island Club, and that it was directly across from the Cooper Creek Wilderness Area that I had visited in early 2015.

The place was anchored by a clean homey looking structure.

And there were a variety of sailboats flying different flags moored next to it.

It had a vast space inside, probably for dancing.

And even a piano, which I tried out.

In RL i can play the organ, and I first met my baby at the chamber while playing the piano there. Alas, Linda didn't show up again this time when I played it.

I continued on, passing the huge 3-sim Galaxy.

I noticed a tiny island to one side of the ship that functioned as the Galaxy Marina, and stopped to look it over. I had noticed people lounging here, probably fishing earlier, but there was no one there when I visited it last.

From there I sailed west before turning north and passing through a rather narrow channel formed by the tiny islands in Honah Lee South.

Once I passed these groups of islands, I turned northwest and soon came upon Sirens Isles, where I discovered to my surprise a somewhat large group of boats clustered among the various isles.

There was even one boat that had a small gathering taking place, with maybe 5 people crowded into the smaller boat, which i believe was the same model as my old Wallaby sailboat.

There were other boats moored as well:

It was an idyllic moment, and I spent some time just relaxing and looking at the place.

Sirens Isles has always been one of my favorite destinations in SL

After awhile I realized it was getting late, and raised my sails and headed back towards Sailors Cove South.

I resolved that one of these days I would bring along a few friends on one of my jaunts, similar to the trip we had made with Billy and Sage.

Falling Leaves

I love you baby.....kemarin, besok, dan selamanya...

Dark City

I just watched Dark City on blu-ray. It's one of the best science fiction movies, and in it Jennifer Connelly sang this song. It reminded me of when Linda used to sing some song to me with her ukelele. She has a beautiful singing voice (Linda I mean, though Connelly is cool too).

When marimba rhythms start to play

Dance with me, make me sway

Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore

Hold me close, sway me more

Like a flower bending in the breeze

Bend with me, sway with ease

When we dance you have a way with me

Stay with me, sway with me

Other dancers may be on the floor

Dear, but my eyes will see only you

Only you have that magic technique

When we sway I go weak

I can hear the sounds of violins

Long before it begins

Make me thrill as only you know how

Sway me smooth, sway me now

Other dancers may be on the floor

Dear, but my eyes will see only you

Only you have that magic technique

When we sway I go weak

I can hear the sounds of violins

Long before it begins

Make me thrill as only you know how

Sway me smooth, sway me now

When marimba…

Sex in lawns and cornfields: Friday Voice Chat

Linda did not make the Friday voice chat, but it was the usual great batch of topics from the people who were there.

I should note that Peter Senna has become an applicant at Austin, he of the chocolate tendencies and the voice that makes all the female hearts at Austin go pitter patter.

The most notable discussion, and one which occupied the bulk of the proceedings, was talk about the most unusual places for sex.

I will not go into details about who said what in order to respect their privacy, but some of the most unusual locations included lawns, corn fields, and heavy construction equipment!

Fortunately, talk never got to me and I was not forced to divulge my penchant for  unusual activities in the parking lot of police stations.

Some pics of the participants below:

Belle and Peter

SageW and Billy

Ratzu, Aqua, Duke, and Laila

Marcus and Meli

MK

LG

Shah and Fia

Jaci and Tiger

Orchid

One week later

It feels like a million years since I last saw Linda, since that last goodbye at voice chat.

But I love her backwards and forwards in time, an infinite collection of Nows strung together by memories of her, and that is enough for me.

The Linda Lou Art Store

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, when Linda and I still did not have our common home, we used to spend our time together in her store ;-)

Old store at Viper sim

The Linda Lou store at that time was located in the Viper Sim, the motorcycle bike club that Linda belonged to here in SL.

August 2014

She had a "secret" small room in the back on the second floor, where she typically dressed and stayed, and a small balcony that extended from that small room to the outside.

September or October 2014

We typically cuddled up there, with a good view of the surrounding area, and I remember very clearly Linda telling me when we first did this that she kept getting IMs from her biker buddies asking who I was...

Nice hair!

Linda decorated the balcony and surrounding greenery according to the seasons, so during Fall for example, she'd have these colorful fallen leaves scattered all over.

Lazy bum!

Even when my baby girl was not inworld I would sometimes just sit there on her balcony. Not sure why. I guess it was because I felt closer to her when I did so. Or then again, maybe it was because I was a lazy homeless bum who liked loafing around in someone else's property instead of being a productive member of society!

Our first winter together in December 2014

During Christmas 2014, she had even added a fireplace with a roaring fire to the balcony. I remember how cute she looked in her outfit.

New store from the outside

Alas, the Viper club disbanded, and she was forced to move her store. The fact that we now had our own home also meant there was no need for a balcony or hidden room, and the new store from the outside is much less showy and entirely covered in greenery.

Landing point in store

The landing point for visitors is inside the store, and I suppose Linda had enclosed the outside in greenery because she did not want them to see the neighboring buildings.

First view

The first thing a visitor will notice are the amazing art lining the walls, as well as the aquarium and sofa set in the center.

Aquarium

I remember this aquarium from the first store, and I also believe one of my older friends had one in her home.

Stairs to second floor

A flight of stairs leads visitors up to the second floor of the store.

Second floor

Here again the walls are filled with wonderful art created for SL by my baby.

Elephant art that I bought in 2014 a day after I met her

When I first met Linda, she told me about her store, and the next day I visited it and bought the elephant artwork. When I told her about it, she tried to give my money back, but I told her to keep it because her work has value.

Marcus Massaro Gallery

If there's one thing that I love about my boo, it's that she is a very giving person, and Linda also set aside a room for our friend Marcus' art gallery. We even had a very nice opening ceremony for the place!

So there you have it....Linda told me that she had started out making boots and hats and other outfits for sale in 2010, but she gradually evolved to making amazing art for people here in SL, and it's always cool when I find out an old friend of mine had bought her art even before I had met Linda! ;-)

Anyways, here is the SLURL of her current store.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ethmia/225/240/84

A Short Trip by Heli to the Galaxy Cruise Ship

I took a few minutes to take the heli Linda had gifted me for a spin.

I decided I'd take the same route Linda, Sage, Billy, and I had taken last Friday, a short jaunt west from our home then north to the Galaxy cruise ship.

I noticed that beyond the island estates, Sailors Cove South still had that park that I had investigated so long ago in Mid-2015!

Coopers Creek Wilderness Area had large groves of banyan trees along its flanks, and I marveled again at the huge trees as I flew past.

Beyond the last inhabited islands lay open water.

I turned northwards and soon glimpsed the enormous hull of the cruise ship in the far horizon.

I have to admit, I find piloting the chopper to be quite challenging and fascinating, perhaps even as enjoyable as sailing on the Linda Lou.

I look forward to more and longer chopper trips in future.