Supporting Calas Galadhon

1 Calas Galadhon in Spring

Spring has returned to Calas Galadhon Park so I had to pop over to pay it a visit. Ty Tenk and Truck Meredith never disappoint and the park is as lovely in spring as it was charming in winter.

One thing you may notice on your visit is that the donation kiosks have been changed to reflect a monthly target amount. As of May, Ty & Truck will have to reduce the amount they personally put toward the $1,485 US dollars cost for them to maintain the full 11 sims. Yes, you read that right. That is the total in US dollars they contribute monthly to make the park available to SL residents.

This means, in effect, that if donations don’t meet a certain level, part of the park may have to be closed.

If you visit Calas Galadhon and have a few Lindens to spare, please drop them into one of the kiosks on your favourite sim. Or split it between several sims if you are in love with more than one. They pool the money for the payment, but the donation kiosk you choose will help them decide which sims to keep and which to let go, if it comes to that. Because this park is so special I would hate to see any of it disappear, but as always, real life commitments often get in the way of our Second Life dreams so this decision is completely understandable. You can read more about this on the Calas Galadhon Park blog.

I chose this location to photograph because I have always loved this painting, The Singing Butler by Jack Vettriano. Is it my favourite location at Calas Galadhon Park? Well, it is one of many. I made small donations on two of the sims, but I will be going back to add to that total. There are so many delightful spots in the park that I want to help preserve. Please, if you have a preference, head over to help out Ty and Truck. Even if you don’t have a favourite but do have a few extra Lindens tucked away for a rainy day, this is a wonderful way to help support these two people who have given so much beauty to the residents of our virtual world.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Umbrella: *BOOM* Rain no rain umbrella. -lemon- by Aranel Ah (gacha prize at The Arcade March 2014)
Top: Tee*fy Marlene Blouse Lemon/offShoulder by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88 March 2014)
Skirt: (Milk Motion) silk skater skirt – white/black by Marie Lauridsen (available at Collabor88 March 2014)
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer – MG Necklace – Patience – Heart Watch Pendant – Long – GOLD by Maxi Gossamer
Shoes: KIM-Mia S.Heel-(Requires Slink Feet)-Yellow by Kimberly Flagon (purchased at Slink West)
Hair: *ARGRACE* MIZUKI – Red by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Bare Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Eye Makeup: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Smokey Eyes by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Mid by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand & Feet Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Attitude 1 by Adorkable Peapod

Location: Calas Galadhon

The Sexual Meme: Connect The Dots

Peep's sexual meme

I have a feeling this week’s meme topic is going to raise a few eyebrows…at the very least 😀 . I can’t decide if there will be an explosion of bloggers taking part or if a lot will choose to skip a week. Time will tell, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on Berry’s blog comments to see.

From the title, you can gather that Miss Berry is curious about our sex lives. Since this marks the one year anniversary of her memes, who am I to say no?

Here are the specifics:

Meme instructions: Answer the following sexual questions because I am a perv and want to know all about your sex lives. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in the comments here so I can perv all over your answers, multiple times.

I think all bloggers should participate, if for no other reason that to facilitate Miss Berry’s multiples 😉

1. What is your sexual orientation or do you not like to label yourself? – I am completely heterosexual. That may sound strange coming from a woman who has a wifey, but I just love men. All things about them. Some more than others.

2. Name a physical attribute that you find attractive or sexy. – I’m with Berry on the eyes, but I also have a real thing for forearms and hands. When those little muscles ripple along the forearm and the back of the hand, I just turn to butter. That may explain my attraction to musicians. And mechanics.

3. Are you promiscuous, a prude or in between? – I’m neither. When I was younger I probably leaned toward promiscuity, but I know how many sexual partners I have had. In SL, other than a period a few years ago when I regretfully had a relationship with two men at the same time, I am a one-man woman. That said, there haven’t been that many of them. I prefer a long-term relationship and if I break up with a guy I don’t feel the need to immediately replace him, just for the sake of being in a relationship.

4. What turns you on? – A smart, funny man. And having my hair brushed. And having my palm gently stroked.

5. Are you dominant or submissive? – I tend to be submissive…until I’m dominant. I like a man to take charge, but I’ve been known to take control in the heat of the moment.

6. Are you into sexual roleplay? – I guess one could argue that any sexual encounter in SL is role play. As for dressing up like a school girl or playing doctor and nurse, nope. However, if acting out a fantasy such as having a twirl with some silk scarves or having sex in a public place (discretely) cropped up, I wouldn’t say no.

7. Which sexual position is your favorite? – I think this is where the submissive part comes in. I like doggy and (yes, I admit it) missionary, particularly if my hands are being held above my head.

8. Do you have any fetishes? – I don’t think so. Gawd, I’m boring! But I have to agree that having my toes sucked is pretty friggin’ mind-blowing and having a bit of ice in the bedroom isn’t a bad thing 😉

9. Have you or would you do porn, amateur or professional? – lol no way! Although in my SL dancing days, some of my emotes might have qualified. If they would let me write the scripts for porn movies they might actually be worth watching 😀

10. Do you consider yourself sexy? – I don’t, although I’ve been told I am. I’ve also been told I am sexy because I don’t think I am.

Speaking of sexy, check out my new skin! This is a preview of the Wrath Skin from 7 Deadly S{k}ins for The Skin Fair. Not only is it sunkissed, but it has full-body freckles. Stay tuned for more on this skin later in the week.

Hmmm…full-body freckles. Hey Grumper, wanna play connect the dots? And make sure you bring the moosteriser 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Nightie: GizzA – Morning After [Gold] by Giz Seorn
Hair: *ARGRACE* Mia – True Red by rika Oyen
*Skin: 7 Deadly s{K}ins – WRATH B4d T2 by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014 – I’ll update you with the SLurl later in the week)
*Makeup: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Wrath M3 DEF by Izara Zuta (available at The Skin Fair 2014)
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Bed: Scarlet Creative Nostaglia Bed Wood/Gold by Charlotte Bartlett
Build: Scarlet Creative Work Life Loft by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Collabor88)

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Floored 3 by Adorkable Peapod

Sleeping Beauty

1 Princesses Only

Anyone who is owned by a cat will see a few truths in this photo. First, all cats are royalty, regardless of gender. Second, if you have a rug in the home your feline friend shares with you, it will always look like the one in this photo – why bother straightening it when you know as soon as she wakes it will be scrunched and piled to her liking? And third, no matter how much money you spend on a special bed for her, she will choose her own spot to curl up for a nap.

When I saw this darling kitty from StoraxTree, I didn’t even bother to slip on a pair of shoes – I just ran directly to the pier market @ The Docks to adopt her. I even grabbed a couple of friends for her – a grey tabby and a sweet little black and white pusskin. There are two others, and although this is a no-copy item, at only 55L each, you can afford to take home more than one.

I crept in quietly, afraid to disturb these slumbering sweeties – a princess needs her rest, you know 😉

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Kitty and ottoman: StoraxTree Feline Treasures – Sleep – Calico L by Kate McLaglen (available at the pier market at The Docks)
Rug: Apple Fall – AF Ruffled Rug by Apple Fall (gacha prize at The Arcade)
Sign: [Noble] Princesses Only Sign by Brie Pinazzo