News of the Weird

Good morning from a sunny RL London, where half the country is off to get their second harpooning this morning.  Good luck if you're one of 'us'.  Take a brolly, it is bound to rain the moment we set foot out of the house!

Last night in London in Second Life, it was standing room only for the marvellous Frankie Valli and the Jersey Boys / Four Seasons.   

The newsreel (below) shows some pictures of our drunken Saturday night adventure and the weeks news condensed to just 3 minutes!

Madame Bailey is down in the dungeon or as we call it, Substation Sunday from 11am SL time (7pm UK) with CoffeeQueen and her famous running buffet of music.  At 1pm SL time, join Katty on the Beach in a drunken stupor playing cool hits to chill to.

 

The Sun has got his hat on

Thank you for coming to the Party last night.  Billy Joel filled London City to capacity, if you allow for social distancing.   

Today at 11am SL (7pm UK) it is Substation with Coffee and Bailey (the famous drag act) and then its Katty rolling around drunk on the beach with her record collection from 1pm SL (9pm UK).

Here are some pictures of the activities last night in London City, and the all important newsreel. The only news you ever need listen to!

VE Day and Bank Holiday

Today is Victory in Europe Day.

This VE day commemorates the 76th anniversary of defeating Germany's aspiration for world dominance, for the second time in the same century.

On 8th May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced on the radio that the second war in Europe had come to an end, following Germany's surrender the day before.

We hope you will celebrate VE day with us in Second Life.  Events begin at 11am PDT (7pm UK with Worlds End and then Party in the Park at 12pm PDT.

Worlds End Cash Bingo and Cash for Questions Quiz

It is Wednesday and it's time for Worlds End music, quiz and bingo night.   Come on over to the Worlds End for this popular event.  Starts at 11am SL time (7pm UK) and runs 3 hours.
Tunes by Katty!

The only pub in the British Isles that still serves fried chicken and chips on a red serviette in a basket.  Scampi is also available, as well as Betty Turpin's Hot Pot. How classy is that!?

Teleport:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/37/9/24

We're having a party!

As the wonderful Bank Holiday continues in the UK, we're partying with Substation at 11am PDT (8pm UK) and Katty on the Beach with her Sony Walkman at 1pm PDT. 

Here are some pictures from last night's party with Judith Durham, and of course the all important news headlines, rearranged and messed around with for your pleasure.

 

May in London City

London City Sizzles

Early summer begins in London City and through May, you are invited to enjoy the street musicians, live buskers, nightly club events, and weekend concerts the outdoor amphitheatre. Get an early tan and impress your friends. Come and soak up the summer fun at London City. For details see mainlandlondon.blogspot.com

Visit in Second Life

Get those speedo's out, we're having a party!

Weekend Gossip

Well here we all are. The morning after the night before and we lived through our hangovers. Congratulations!

Last night Karen Carpenter tried her best to get us all maudlin, but she hadn't figured on us being innoculated thanks to an hour of cheery tunes beforehand. 

Here are some pictures of the party, but first, catch up on the news. The only broadcast you ever need to here.   See you at Substation at 11am PDT (7pm UK) and at The Worlds End Beach party at 1pm SL. 

   

The Queen's 95th Birthday

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is 95 today.  There will be no gun salute to mark the Queen’s birthday as she continues to mourn the loss of her beloved husband of 72 years, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The "Year of celebration" event which included 95th Birthday coins from the royal Mint and collectables, all planned before the death of the Duke, are now understood to have been cancelled.  It is the first time that the Queen's Birthday will not be acknowledged or celebrated in any official form.

Good Mourning

Is it the morning of the night before.  Such revelry, dancing, singing and drinking on a Saturday night has not been seen since last weekend!

Here's the Newsreel (the only news your ever need to hear) and some pictures from the Dusty Springfield show.  Don't forget, today at 11am SL (7pm UK) its Substation, followed by Katty playing Gin drinking music on the beach from 1pm SL.

Problems returning to a region?

If you are one of those affected by Teleport failures when returning to a region you have previously visited during your session, it appears increasingly likely that it is due to your Antivirus software,  in particular, Malware Bytes.

Maestro Linden writes on  BUG-229871 

Per the findings in the comments thread, it appears that this issue is caused by Malwarebytes interfering with the viewer's connection to the simulator. I recommend either relying  [on] different antivirus software than Malwarebytes or follow Lucia's instructions to explicitly whitelist the SL viewer 

This may also affect other AV software and/or other 3rd party viewers.

The weekend review

Here are some pictures from last night's concert in London City (and the newsreel).

The weekend continues with events at 11am SL (7pm UK) with Substation retro and then Katty drunk as a lord mashing her records on the World's End beach at 1pm SL (9pm UK).

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has said.

A statement from the Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

"His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

Great Britain will now begin a period of national mourning, until the day of the Duke's funeral, the longest serving consort to a monarach, in history.  The Duke would have had his 100th Birthday in June.

The Duke, who hated “fuss” and took a no-nonsense approach to life, had planned a royal ceremonial funeral, rather than a State funeral, giving him the same status as Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Buckingham Palace has indicated that it will be a revised funeral in accordance with coronavirus restrictions and the Prince's wishes.  Current legislation limits funerals to 30 members.  The funeral is likely to take place in one weeks time.

For those would like to mark the passing of the Prince in Second Life, a black armband is available in the meeting area.

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