Diary 2020 (51) April 7th/8th Back at Mistress’ feet

19 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

by diomitamaurer in Diary Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Tuesday, April 7th, I met with Mistress Jenny in the afternoon again and we first caught up with our mutual news RL and SL. Mistress had a longer chat with Amy (Chastitycontroled) in the morning. The short version: Amy told Mistress that Kitty had treated one of her girls indecently with out any permission. Because of that Kitty is now strapped to a dildo and anal post at her estate and is watching porn. In addition none can see Kitty unless wearing a certain tag, so that she’s quite helplessly locked away. Amy was so kind to ask for our permission as Kitty is our property and Mistress encouraged her to do as she sees fit, to be strict, to take the ability to IM – or simply “the worse – the better”. It seems that our Kitty found some trouble and has a new adventure (and fun).

April 7th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at home and at club Domme a Domme

Mistress Jenny and I went to club Domme a Domme for a bit and Mistress leashed me and made me wear my cuffs. We saw a new “Goddess”, really new, just 5 days old. We always have fun with Goddesses and Queens and other Royalities. That one turned out being nice and we had a short conversation with her in a group chat. Our (short) time in the afternoon went by quickly and before we had to leave into our RL’s, Mistress locked me into a hogtie and leashed me at your skybox at home. Why? Because she can.

Our night developed unexpectedly. First Mistress Jenny and I had a skipee with the slaves. We chatted while we played and Ann also came by and watched a while. When we had finished, I really needed to go peeing – and slave slut cecy showed up. Instead of waiting to get a proper footkiss from our slut, I took slave Gwendi with me to our dungeon and used her as my toilet there, what a relief!

April 7th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita with slave Flo, slave Gwendi and slave slut cecy at Psi’s realm

We decided to take the slaves to Psi’s realm where it was full once again. We had fun watching what was going on. And Mistress and I also chatted a bit with slave slut and know now that she’s doing well which is important these days. Punctually at flotime we returned home and said good night to the slaves.
Mistress and I retreated to our skybox. I had have sensed that Mistress Jenny was shortening my leash the last days already, yet she denied it when I asked her. Anyway, first thing when we had retreated was that she exchanged my normal collar with the slave collar taking me back into deep subspace. At the same time Mistress announced that I will get a green light very soon. What a rollercoaster!

April 7th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at home in our skybox

Before we went off to bed, Mistress allowed me to get my fix and to lick her. Thank you, Mistress Jenny.

Wednesday, April 8th, we just had a bit more than half an hour together inworld in the afternoon. Mistress took me to Heavy Bondage Club and I enjoyed being at her feet. we chatted caught up, looked at profiles and our time just flew by. At night slave Flo and slave Gwendi were present and Mistress proposed to attend Gravity (theriaeriker)’s Wednesday night party at Caged Elegance. We had a great time, good music and nice chats amoung us as well as in public chat. While we were there slave slut cecy came inworld and she had to wait at home for our return.

April 8th: Mistress Jenny and Ehesklavin Diomita at Heavy Bondage Club / Mistress Jenny and Diomita with slave Flo and slave Gwendi at Gravity’s Wednesday night party at Caged Elegance

Back home we took the slaves to our terrace and while we talked we teased slave slut cecy in private chat. Argi came by as well and it is always refreshing to see and to talk with her. I was really surprised when slave Flo stood up at flotime I hadn’t noticed how late it was.
Mistress Jenny and I retreated to your skybox and to crown an enjoyable night, Mistress Jenny allowed me once again to lick her and to get my fix. I might get even more addicted to Mistress.

April 8th: Mistress Jenny, Diomita and Argi at home with slave Flo, slave Gwendi and slave slut cecy / Mistress Jenny and Ehesklavin Diomita at our skybox

 

SL Destinations by Annie Brightstar closed

18 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

by diomitamaurer in Uncategorized Tags: , ,

Today, Saturday April 18th, I had a look at Annie Brightstar (anniebrightstar)’s scoop.it SL Destinations. I look it up almost daily. The first entry is from Annie herself: “Second Life Destinations started June 2013. It will NOT be updated after Satruday April 18th, 2020 when my subscription to Sccop.it is due for renewal. Thank you very much for all your support over the years. We have some wonderful travel bloggers in Second Life, please consider following them directly.“

Annie’s scoop.it SL Destinations had been my first source for finding new places for quite some years. I could get a first impression of many places without going through a list of blogs. Thank you so much for all of your work over these almost 7 years, Annie. Your SL Destinations will be missed badly.

Many Thanks!
Diomita

Simploring 2020 (30) Hedins-Oe

18 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

by diomitamaurer in Exploring sims in Second Life Tags: , , , , , ,

For my simploring tour on Friday, March 27th, I picked “Hedins-Oe“. I came across it scrolling through scoop.it SL Destinations. The entry led me to a post of Maddy Gynoid in his “echtvirtuell blog” – “Simtipp: Hedins-Oe“. What caught my eye was not just the picture along with the entry in scoop.it SL Destinations but even more the name of the sim “Dio”. Of course I was almost obliged to visit!

Hedins-Oe – bird’s eye view

Hedins-Oe is an adult homestead owned and designed by Sari Paine (salisaria) and her partner Joyn Paine. The sim’s landmark description just consists of a few tags “viking, wikinger, rollenspiel, roleplay, historisch, history“. Hedins-Oe is a roleplay sim für vikings around the year 800.

Impressions of Hedins-Oe (1)

Right next to the landing point is a wodden barrel where you can grab a notecard with information about the roleplay for which the sim was created – it is in German only though. Annie (AnnieBrightstar) who runs scoop.it SL Destinations has already translated most parts of the notecard. Thank you, Annie!

Impressions of Hedins-Oe (2)

In 794 AD, a group of brave adventurers from Denmark set out to explore and settle in the new countries in the west, including women, children, experienced warriors and artisans. The last trip should go to Haithabu, wait for the winter there and take provisions. But the boat got into a storm that was supposed to last for two days. Without navigation and with a destroyed boat, you were stranded on an unknown island, the island of Hedins-Oe, an immaculate island with thick forests and fertile soil. The will of the gods seemed to have brought them here. Camps were opened and it was decided to settle here …

Impressions of Hedins-Oe (3)

Haithabu is the German name for Hedeby, an important Danish Viking Age (8th to the 11th centuries) trading settlement near the southern end of the Jutland Peninsula, now in the Schleswig-Flensburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the most important archaeological site in Schleswig-Holstein (see wikipedia). It is also close to where most of my family lives and I’ve been there quite some times.

Reconstructed houses in the area of the old settlement (source wikipedia)

The nature, the houses and the atmosphere are quite well fitting to how it looks in the physcial world. There are just not that many high rocks and high waterfalls). And unfortunately the steady rain at Hedins-Oe in Second Life also fits way to often. Anyway, Hedins-Oe is very well made and exploring it is fun and it offers many great opportunities for taking pictures.

Impressions of Hedins-Oe (4)

Some of the figures of the roleplay are placed as static mesh figures to liven up the scenery. These figures can also be played by roleplayers. The largest house in the village is furnished (according to the time) and you find some persons inside as well.

Sari Paine (salisaria) also owns a little shop named [XIV] Roleplay Apparel, where you can get some fitting clothes for becoming a viking.
Thank you Sari and Joyn for creating Hedins-Oe. I hope it stays open also for visitors and photographers – good luck with building the roleplay community!

Landmark to Hedins-Oe
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dio/173/31/19
Maddy Gynoid’s blogpost “Simtipp: Hedins-Oe”
http://echtvirtuell.blogspot.com/2020/03/simtipp-hedins-oe.html
Sari Paine (salisaria) shop [XIV] Roleplay Apparel
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/172236

Diary 2020 (50) April 5th/6th Enjoying our Second Life (II)

17 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

by diomitamaurer in Diary Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I had a relaxed day in both worlds, RL and SL, on Sunday, April 5th. I was online several times during the day, spent time at Heavy Bondage Club, checked landmarks and even re-visited Ralf’s Dark Paradies, a sim reminding me of my first years in Second Life and it still exists. Finally in the early evening I went to peek at a new exhibtion, that was going to be opened some days later.

I met with Mistress at our usual time at night and we first caught up with our mutual news before we went seeing slave Flo, slave Gwendi and Ann. Mistress was up for a skipee and hence we played while Ann watched us most of the time. It was fun as the game was close in the end. And Mistress teased me in IM as her cards were not fitting that she will blow off her anger with me later. Knowing that she can made me sweat – and thus I fulfilled what Mistress had intended *winks*

April 5th: Mistress Jenny, Diomita, slave Flo, slave Gwendi and Ann at home and at Mesmerize Dungeon

After our game we went to Mesmerize Dungeon for half an hour and we had fun reading profiles and chatting. It was full and some people we know were there. Mistress came up with the idea of a blog entry about profiles and appearances and started a list:
1. A hat means you want to be looking like being a very strict Domme, stricter than all the rest
2. Pushy subs are not subs at all but needy people with attitude
(to be continued, we will aork on that list as well as on the point system for subs/slaves that I presented here a week or two before).

April 5th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at club Domme a Domme and at home

At Flotime we returned home and said good night to the slaves. Mistress Jenny took me to club Domme a domme for a few minutes and started teasing me again. Finally we returned to our skybox and Mistress spoiled me with allowing me to lick and spoil her. Thank you, Mistress. It crowned a relaxed night.

Monday, April 6th, Mistress Jenny and I could meet in the afternoon. Mistress made me wear a straight jacket and took me to Heavy Bondage Club where we caught up with our news. slave Luci joined us there. I enjoyed being close to Mistress and talking with her, she enjoyed her power and my full submission. We talked about our plans for the night and for our next Friday night party. Back home Mistress had a present for me, a new and very daring short skirt. Mistress left me leashed and restricted in our skybox.

April 6th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at home in our skybox and at Heavy Bondage Club with slave Luci

At night we had a full house at first. Angelique, Ann, slave Flo and slave Gwendi were present and we took them to our fetish club to entertain us. slave Flo and slave Gwendi danced for us in the golden cages, Mistress Jenny, Ann, Angelique and I chatted. Ann and Angelique left quite early, slave Luci joined us. I ordered slave Gwendi to me and slave Luci replaced her dancing in the golden cage. I removed the shield of slave Gwendi’s belt and allowed her to have some fun with the dildo cushions at our fetish club. slave Gwendi gave us a nice show.

April 6th at our Fetisch Club Chez Maurer: Mistress Jenny, Diomita, Angelique, Ann, slave Gwendi, slave Flo and slave Luci

We left our club and had a game of greedy, then slave Flo and slave Gwendi went off to bed and Mistress Jenny and I had some time at club DeLust before we went to bed ourselves.

April 6th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at club DeLust and at home

And that’s it about two more days simply enjoying our second life.

Art in Second Life 2020 (19B) Michiel Bechir Galleries current exhibtions

16 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

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At Michiel Bechir Galleries a new exhibtion was opened on Friday, April 10th. I went there on Saturday, April 11th. The exhibition features the work of Tresore Prada (tresore), Mélodie Heart (mariemadeleine38), Star (gossamerstar) on the 2nd floor and Michiel Bechir’s own art on the 1st floor. Unfortunately I didn’t find a notecard with more information about the artists, hence I have only some basic information.

Tresore Prada (tresore) is in SL since 2011. She writes about herself “I love SL because it allows me to explore, discover new parts of myself, be creative, connect and experience others. It enriches my life. I have found in photography and visual arts the perfect outlet for creativity.” At Michiel Bechir’s Galleries we see her pictures, that are related to peaceful fairy fantasy worlds. The floor of the room at the gallery is covered with grass and wildflowers, there’s a fountain and the opportunity to sit. This way you see the pictures in a fitting environment.

Tresore Prada (Tresore) at Michiel Bechir’s Galleries

Mélodie Heart (mariemadeleine38) is in SL since 2016. She has had several exhibtions also together with other artists in Second Life and her art work has messages – mostly realated to nature and evironmental issues: “This paper cut world will replace the world we live in once it will be worn out.” I haven’t seen this kind of art in Second Life yet but only in RL and I like it! The world map made up with pieces of paper, almost breaking apart dominates the room with her art. But look also at all the other paper cut work.

Mélodie Heart (mariemadeleine38) at Michiel Bechir’s Galleries

Star (gossamerstar) is Canadian and in Second Life since 2013. Star had a few exhibtions before. The art presented at Michiel Bechir Galleries fits a bit to the art of Mélodie Heart (mariemadeleine38), the floor of the room is also covered with green gras and there’s an Angel statue made of stone in the center of the room. The pictures itself are are also related to fantasy worlds yet a tiny bit less romantic (I wonder is there something like more or less romantic?)

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Star (gossamerstar) at Michiel Bechir’s Galleries

Michiel Bechir is quite a while in Second Life already (since 2007). Michiel art deals also with pictures taken within Second Life. He says about himself:
“I have started my long virtual journey as a photographer in Second Life in 2009. First my main motivation was to share the richness of creations of all those different sims, with all their aspects. I discovered the options offered by several photo tools, which helped me to improve the shots I captured. By editing them I try to add a personal touch and feeling.”
Michiel’s pictures are impressive as the processing makes them more colourful and highlights the beauty or the original picture.

Michiel Bechir’s own art at Michiel Bechir Galleries

Landmark to Michiel Bechir Galleries
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amarantha%20Island/80/70/3006

Art in Second Life 2020 (19A) “Meant to Be” by Bamboo Barnes

16 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

by diomitamaurer in Art in Second Life Tags: , , ,

On Saturday, April 11th, I went on a quick art tour again visiting. I visited Itakos Art Gallery to see a new exhibtion that was opened the day before – “Meant to Be” by Bamboo Barnes.

Together with the invitation I got a notecard with basic Informations about Bamboo Barnes as well as about the exhibtion itself: “Bamboo Barnes is a self-taught Japanese artist who has been working with digital images in Secondlife for some years, and also works with digital in real life. The first striking thing about her artwork is an incredible explosion of colors, deep and dense, spread as if on a fantastic palette with a surreal flavor.”

Bamboo is in Second Life for over 13 years already, painting software & photoshop are her best friends. Bamboo had many exhibtions and appearances in the Second Life art scene and in 2018 she had her first exhibition in real life: “I create what I see but maybe you won’t, they are about people’s reality and  mind.” Bamboo’s art is a mixture of abstract forms, of people and photographs. Most pictures are colourful and it is in the eye of the beholder what we see in her pictures. I saw her work the first time at La Maison d’Aneli during the Holiday season 2019/2020 (read here)

Impressions of “Meant to Be” by Bamboo Barnes at Itakos Art Gallery – Blue Pavillion

The exhibtion “Meant to Be” at Itakos Art Gallery shows mainly portrait pictures, portraits that are processed, changed, that are colourful and inspire to think and creat an own story for them. Same goes for the few pictures that are not restricted to faces or parts of faces: “Fantasies and very personal dreams speak of her life, they are imbued with emotion in telling her favorite themes : the confusion of life, hope, strange love .. but above all, what I read is a focus on abandonment.“

The Itakos Art Gallery is owned and curated by Akim Alonzo. Actually it is a place for arts with 7 exhibition rooms or pavillons: White, Black, Grey, Blue, Orange, Purple, Green Pavillion. “Meant to Be” by Bamboo Barnes is shown in the blue pavillion. There’s also a website where new exhibtions are announced.

Landmark to Itakos Art Gallery
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ATL/173/191/1009
The Itakos Project and Art Gallery website
http://itakos.it/
More information about “Meant to Be” by Bamboo Barnes
http://itakos.it/index.php/2020/04/05/bamboo-barnes-meant-to-be/

Diary 2020 (49) April 3rd/4th Enjoying our Second Life

15 Apr 2020 Leave a comment

by diomitamaurer in Diary Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Friday, April 3rd, I went on a simploring tour in the early afternoon. I went to Noir’Wen (read here) and was surprised that I hadn’t heard about it before. Noir’Wen is an adult sim with many fetish stores, with stylish bars and some great art, mixture just for my taste. I spent more time there than I had planned and wrote the simploring report directly after I returned home.

When I was done I went to Mesmerize Dungeon where I met with slave Luci and slave Gwendi and later also with Ann. We chatted a bit and I locked Ann and slave Luci with timers, then I had to return to my RL. Mistress Jenny must have been prevented from getting inworld – the first rule for us is RL first.

April 3rd: Diomita with slave Gwendi and slave Luci at Mesmerize Dungeon

I returned at night just before our party. Mistress and I cuahgt up quickly with our mutual news and then went down to start our party. Mistress proposed a perfect theme: “We expect a Summer weekend, the first actually. Lets bring on summer and party on the beach.” We had fun again which is very important while we life in a RL madness right now. Another great start inot the weekend!

April 3rd – Friday night party: Diomita, Mistress Jenny, Barbara (barbara2point1), Lady Sidonia (Luzie Nymphea), Baroness Capelo, Angelique Maurer, slave Flo, slave Gwendi, Amy (amye34d) (upper row), Della Randt, Starbright Wingtips, Firefly (rmf361sim), Claire (maddh4tt3r), Virgo Babii, Tyra Sciarri, illa Quan and all together (lower row)

Saturday, April 4th, I had some time in the later morning and visited The Secret House for almost one hour during which I got three application of subs. We will see if anything develops from that yet one was promising. In the afternoon I visited a gallery and later I met shortly we Mistress Jenny, short but intense, I’d say. She took me to club DeLust where we caught up with our mutal news and we just chatted a bit .. and I took a few pictures of us.

April 4th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at club DeLust and at home

Saturday night was relaxed which fitted well for me as I had a tiring long phone call before I went inworld. SL can be a great distraction of everyday life! We met with slave Flo, slave gwendi and Ann. Ann had taken a new mesh head, actually a free gift that came with a group membership and she was trying it out. For sure better than the system head but she had problem with the animation and made grimaces. We decided to have a round of skipee. While we played slave gwendi gave me a notecard with her ideas for slave outfits, an assignment we had given to the slaves a few days before. One point on her list was “puppy”. And as slave Flo had mentioned puppies as well, Mistress took the opportunity to tease the slaves.

The game was quite one-sided, sometimes the cards are as they are and slave Flo was that frustrated that she asked for being gagged. Her wish was fulfilled. We went to a puppy place, a dog safehouse, and Mistress Jenny asked the slaves if that was what they meant – both tried to deny that. We went to Mesmerize Dungeon next and there was a dog … and Mistress Jenny asked the slaves again – is that what you desire. She had fun (and I had fun too). Acutally the slaves meant the KaS puppy suit, a latex suit with tied up arms and legs. Finally Mistress told the slaves that she had been teasing them.

April 4th: Mistress Jenny, Diomita, slave Gwendi, slave Flo – with Ann at home /Ann’s new meshead / playing skipee / at the dog safehouse / at Mesmerize Dungeon / at Psi’s realm

slave Gwendi had an accident once again at Mesmerize Dungeon and of course she had to clean up her mess. We went to Psi’s realm next for 20 minutes, but there was not much going on and at Flotime we returned home and said good night to the slaves.

We retreated to our skybox and Mistress allowed me to lick her so that I could get my fix. Thank you, Mistress Jenny. When we said good night, I took another nice picture of us …

April 4th: Mistress Jenny and Diomita at home

Art in Second Life 2020 (18B) Chuanghu (Windows) – FionaFei Exhibit – GBTH Project

14 Apr 2020 3 Comments

by diomitamaurer in Art in Second Life Tags: , , ,

I saw quite some installations of FionaFei this year: at her Shui Mo Gallery (read here), at La Maison d’Aneli just a few days ago (read here) and Impostor at Sim Quarterly (read here). Fiona brought my attention to Chuanghu (Windows), her exhibit at GBTH Project. I went there on Friday, April 10th.

GBTH means Grab By The Horns, the GBTH Project is an urban sim dedicated to contemporary art. You find more information at www.thegbthproject.com

Fiona is Chinese by decent but spent the majority of her life in the West:
“I have a fascination with Chinese history and culture, but I often feel like I’m viewing my ancestry through a filter of Americanized information and experiences. Furthermore, my artistic background has been in charcoal and oil painting mediums, and I’ve had very little experience in actual ink-brush painting. Much of my early years were spent painting landscapes and portraits using oil paint on canvas. However, I developed a love for non-photorealism over the years as an artist. In continuation with my love of non-photorealism, I now produce Chinese ink-brush art in Second Life and exhibit my work around the grid.”
For more information look up FionaFei’s own website

Chuanghu (Windows) by FionaFei – Exhibit at GBTH Project (1)

Fiona has also written a short text about her installation Chuanghu (Windows):
“Chuānghu is an architectural installation in the style of ink wash.  It is a modern take of today’s urban environment, especially crowded areas filled with buildings and structures that are close together.  In the meantime, it also provides a type of openness, where all the “walls” are see-through, acting as windows.
The space is meant to be explored, with poses set up in various elements of the installation.  Visitors can sit on the windows and “swap” to pose in other areas within the space.  It is my hope that visitors will take pictures, where each picture is a piece of art.”

Chuanghu (Windows) by FionaFei – Exhibit at GBTH Project (2)

You reach the installation with a seperate teleport from where you land at GBTH Project. Having seen some of Fiona’s art already I felt immediately familar “in” her installation. One of the features of her art is that you can walk through it and thus experience it in a different way. Chuanghu (Windows) is completely held in Black and White and thus the visitor is the colourful element in her installation. You see not just windows, but doors, even houses, rooms, roofs and sometimes they melt together to a thick black, at other times or viewing angels all elements look transparent and gray and light. Of course I also tried to “sit” and tested a few poses. That was fun! And also provided another view on Chuanghu (Windows).

Thank you Fiona for another piece of your art. And many thanks to the GBTH project for enabling this exhibtion.

Landmark to Chuanghu (Windows) – FionaFei Exhibit – GBTH Project
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/the%20GBTH%20project/219/100/47
FionaFei’s own website
https://fionafei.portfoliobox.net/
GBTH Project website
http://www.thegbthproject.com

Art in Second Life 2020 (18A) Endometriosis by Cherry Manga

14 Apr 2020 1 Comment

by diomitamaurer in Art in Second Life Tags: , , , , , ,

On Friday, April 10th, I had some time in the later morning and went on a short art-tour. I first went to “Hannington Endowment for the Arts at Xeltentat Enterprises” (HEA). On April 10th, at night, a new installation was going to be opened “Endometriosis by Cherry Manga” and I had a quick look at it.
I came across Cherry Manga in January when I visited Strange Garden (see here), which is located in a huge skybox sphere at ADreNaLin, a new art and music place owned by JadeYu Fhang and Cherry Manga. And at the opening of “Endometriosis by Cherry Manga” the music was by JadeYu.

Endimetriosis by Cherry Manga at HEA gallery (1)

“Endometriosis is a condition in which cells similar to those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside of it. Most often this is on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissue around the uterus and ovaries; however, in rare cases it may also occur in other parts of the body (source: wikipedia)

Endimetriosis by Cherry Manga is a 3D installatio with a large female figure in the center. The woman suffers from Endimetriosis and is surrounded by red blood plates floating around her. I personally suffered with her but I also was impressed by the artful creation and how the moving light made her look differently from various angels and even from one position. I can imagine that there’s an additional effect with the right music.

Endimetriosis by Cherry Manga at HEA gallery (2)

“Hannington Endowment  for the Arts at Xeltentat Enterprises – Despite ist name “Xeltentat Enterprises” is not a Commercial sim in any way. It is a peaceful and private area for contemplation and Relaxation, nd is proud to host Artists at The Hive!”
It is owned by Hannington Xeltentat. “Hanningtom Endowment for the Arts at Xeltentat Enterprises” – or short HEA, was built by Tansee, who also runs the gallery.  Thank you Hannington for providing the space and thank you Tansee from enabling the isntallation “Endometriosis by Cherry Manga”

Landmark to Hannington Endowment for the Arts at Xeltentat Enterprises
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xeltentat%20Enterprises/127/126/3503

Simploring 2020 (29) Kohlmannskuppe

13 Apr 2020 1 Comment

by diomitamaurer in Exploring sims in Second Life Tags: , , , , ,

Just in time for Easter Serene Footman opened his new sim “Kohlmannskuppe” taking us to “a ghost town and tourist destination in southern Namibia. Once a thriving diamond mine and one of the richest towns in Africa, the abandoned buildings are now being swallowed by the Namib desert.“

Kohlmannskuppe was given up in 1956. Serene has done a very detailed resarch about the history of Kohlmannskuppe, he studied pictures taken today and historic pictures. He researched the history of the place and it’s current state as the town is flooded with sand. He gives us some insight into the era when Kohlmannskuppe flourished as a diamond mine during the time of the colonial power of Germany in the early 20th century.

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (1) – the entrance building / around the landing point

He rebuilt some of the most outstanding buildings that are still existent, first and foremost the Kasino with it’s theater room but also others like the ice factory that provided the community with ice for their fridges. He also rebuilt some residential houses and – with all artistic freedom – gave them the look and feeling of how they look today and back in the early 20th century.

I strongly recommend to read Serene’s own blogpost “Kolmannskuppe – The Ghost Town of Namib Desert” before visiting. It will enhance your experience. Another good source is the entry about Kohlmannskuppe in wikipedia here.

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (2) – The Kasino with theatre room and cafe

 

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (3) – ice factory, bakery and a barrack

In his blogpost Serene also wrote about the buildings you see at Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life and who helped to create what we can now experience virtually: “Directly opposite the Kasino, you will find the teacher’s house, for which I have utilised the prefab brilliantly created by Milk Motion (Marie Lauridsen). This building has those richly coloured walls one finds in so many photographs of the real Kolmannskuppe.“

There are more very interesting details in Kohlmannskuppe like the tram that was used to transport water from one end of the town to the other. The tram that you can see was built “in a collaborative effort with Harry Cover (impossibleisnotfrench), who helped with the tram’s seats and brakes. Harry also helped out by meshing the quirky little diamond retrieval machine that sits next to the Kasino building.“

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (4) – account house / around the tram station

At the 2nd floor of the Kasino building you will find a small gift shop, with custom-made postcards, posters, and tee shirts for sale, as well as a museum area.

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (5) – the bowling at the 2nd floor of the Kasino / behind the Kasino/ desert camp and wildlife

But there’s a lot more to explore and discover like original boards in several languages spread over the sim. These boards are really there in reality, in particular the one to protect the brown hyenas. Serene also added some animals quite rarely seen in Second Life, “such as Bighorn sheep, Gemsbock (aka Oryx), Sable Antelope, Wildebeest” and the above mentioned Hyenas.
I want to mention the big pool, nowadays filled with sand. This pool was really there and it played an important role for the community.

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (6) – Hospital ruins / pool and water storage

Don’t miss seeing the 2 colonial houses that witness the former wealth of Kohlmannskuppe. You can walk inside and as opposed to reality, going in is safe! You find the leftovers of the former residents, some look like they just left like the kids toys in one of them or the sewing machine, some other leftovers are just rubbish.

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (7) – Colonial house, witness of former wealth

As usual in Serene’s installations you find many opportunities to sit and watch on furniture that is not that inviting, but fits to the scenery.

Once again Serene Footman took us to a place that most of us will never see in reality and can be experienced now virtually for a limited time. During times where we all can’t travel in the physcial world – take the opportunity to travel to Kohlmannskuppe.

Impressions of Kohlmannskuppe in Second Life (8) – Colonial house, witness of former wealth

Thank you very much for this Easter present, Serene. I enjoyed my visit a lot and I took tons of pictures. One personal remark: Yasminia, the sim where Kohlmannskuppe is built on, was once kind of my second home in Second Life about 10 years ago and it is already the second time that I visited it on my simploring tours with a totally different design. What a coincidence!

Landmark to Kohlmannskuppe
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yasminia/254/7/22
Serene Footman’s blogpost “Kolmannskuppe – The Ghost Town of Namib Desert”
https://furillen.org/2020/04/10/kolmannskuppe-the-ghost-town-of-namib-desert/
Kohlmannskuppe in wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolmanskop

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