Happy 8th Anniversary Caledon

Congratulations to Desmond Shang and the many, many, many people who have called Caledon home over the years. I arrived in Second Life specifically after hearing "Caledon" had landed a new sim. Having only the vaguest idea what Second Life was and only that Caledon was a Steampunk/Victorian community I arrived about 8 months after Caledon started. By then the sixth sim had just arrived (Caledon Cay) and within a few weeks I had paid a deposit on my very first virtual land -  the south-west corner of Caledon Victoria City.

While I moved away from Caledon many years ago it holds a special place for me as the reason I decided to give Second Life a go in the first place. It also allowed me to meet a great many wonderful people including the most special of them all, my dearest Christine.

Caledon's 8th Anniversary Ball

While Caledon has lost a little weight since its heyday (like much of the rest of SL) it is a testament to the hard work of Desmond and the Caledon community that it is still strong eight years later.

Bedlam in Babbage: Superheroes!

Faster than Instant Coffee!

Stronger than lag!

Able to leap Mornington Tax hikes in a single bound!

And why is wearing your undies on the outside considered Super anyway?

Join Edward Pearse for your foray into the realm of lycra, capes and origin stories straight out of the National Enquirer.

The Clarendon  in New Babbage 2pm to 4pm PST

Or tune in via http://steampunk.radioriel.org

A Piece of the Action for February

Join Edward Pearse for his monthly show at The Seraph Club.

Two hours of Jazz, Swing Revival, Hot Jazz, Electro-swing and the odd movie tune.

6:00pm - 8:00pm SLT

The Seraph Club

Australia Day Beach Party

Celebrate Australia Day inside the Dome. We can throw a prawn on the barbie and maybe Kookaburra or two.

January 26, 2014 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm SLT

Builders' Square, Academy of Industry, New Babbage.

New Babbage Travelogue revisited

In 2012 from August to November I took pictures of the various New Babbage sims to document their current state. While some buildings in New Babbage have remained the same since its inception, they are few and far between. Change is a constant.

At the end of last year I thought I'd try for something a little different to try and increase my familiarity with filming in SL and with video editing.

The editing took a little longer than expected but it's now done. So here is the New Babbage Travelogue for 2013 in kinescopic format.



Sadly I missed a few buildings before the snow arrived but I may do a shorter version of snow in New Babbage as a follow up now this one is done.

I think I need to get myself one of those Space Navigator mouses though.

Bedlam in Babbage: SPIES!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to attend Bedlam in Babbage, and enjoy some Spytactular tunes!

From James Bond to Napoleon Solo, Emma Peel to Sydney Bristow, Jason Bourne to Peter Gunn or even Sidney Reilly, join us in the musical celebration of espionage, spies and all those really cool gadgets. You know you want to.

Join Edward Pearse at The Clarendon in New Babbage

2pm to 4pm Saturday 11th of January.

Or tune in to http://steampunk.radioriel.org

Bedlam in Babbage: Christmas Edition

It's that time of year again: when the fake snow is stapled to the roofs of warmer cities, where the UK complains about heavy snow, and Canada laughs and thinks about maybe putting on a coat.

Where people wish for peace on earth and goodwill to all men, unless you happen to holding the last discount toy whatsit that you've been driving around all day trying to buy. Then you're prepared to do bodily harm.

And the music. It will get into your head and stay there till February.

So join Edward Pearse at the Clarendon for the annual festive assault or tune it to http://steampunk.radioriel.org

Bring lots of Christmas spirit. Double eggnong for me.

Bedlam in Babbage: Winterfest!

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey, and there's a distinct chill in the morning air.

Winter is Coming!

Join Edward Pearse as we welcome in the chilly months as New Babbage will soon find itself transformed into a glittering jewel. Ice and snow glitter reflecting the light of hundreds of lanterns and hearth fires.

2:00pm - 4:00pm SLT Saturday the 9th of November at The Clarendon.

Or tune in via http://steampunk.radioriel.org 

Seraph Club Halloween Party

 

Join Edward Pearse at the Seraph Club for 2 hours of Dieselpunk Big Band, Jazz and Swing

Prize for best costume.

6:00pm-8:00pm SLT

Wednesday 30th October

The Seraph Club

Weird Al Birthday Celebrations!

Join Edward Pearse at the Clarendon as he presents a musical birthday tribute to the musical god who is

Weird Al Yankovic

Wednesday the 23rd of October

5:00pm to 8:00pm SLT

Tune in to http://66.135.38.233:8026 to listen remotely.

Twinkie Weiner Sandwiches provided.