Follow Friday: Fifty Linden Fridays doesn't sacrifice style for sales!

submitted by Ashleigh Dickins

Last Friday, very late at night, Tauri and I were having a chat. Somehow we got on the topic of shopping, and money - after all, we are girls! After I tossed a bunch of URLs and suggestions and landmarks and tips her way, Tauri suggested we share all these things with you guys. Why not?  Everyone could use a little help and tips once in a while.  But instead of just a list of things for you all, we decided to spotlight a cool page, place, group to follow every Friday, kind of like Follow Friday on Twitter, but more useful.

Today's first Follow Friday on SurfWatch is focused on the awesome in-world group, Fifty Linden Fridays. Formed by OMGWTF Barbecue this group is great, especially in this economy. Even though Linden Labs (LL) and Wall Street say the recession is over, I have my doubts -- I don't see the signs they do. So being able to get great products from some of Second Life's (SL) most amazing designers for only 50L, is like having a birthday every Friday!

The Fifty Linden Fridays Sign, keep an eye out for it to save $L!

Each Friday, midnight to 11:59 PM SLT, stores participating in that Friday's sale will have an item set out in front marked down to 50L. Sometimes it's something already on the wall, sometimes it's something brand new which will be going up in price on Saturday, sometimes it's something just for that day. Like I said, some of SL's greatest designers are included in this group. One of my personal favorites is Artilleri.  They're actually the shop that kind of started mine and Tauri's conversation, if I remember right. Also of interest would be Reek, Sand Shack Surf Co., Botanical, Whippet and Buck, Long Awkward Pose, and sooo much more!


This entire outfit is things I've gotten from Fifty Linden Fridays in the past, including hair.

Each week it rotates with new items and new designers. So, in order to get in on the goodies you need to join the group in world. Just click on this link to do so: Join Fifty Linden Fridays! Once you've done that ,keep an eye on notices for 'The List' for the upcoming Friday. Please do check them out, I promise it's worth it (and yes, there is guy stuff, too!)

Stay tuned for next Friday, you never know who SurfWatch will be following next!
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Mori Pwani Showcase Series

submitted by Lissa Pinion

Mori Pwani Estates is proud to present our Showcase series. Each month, beginning mid May and ending mid August, you will find some of the best designers in Second Life (SL) in one place. Each showcase month will highlight a particular theme so that we can properly do justice to these amazing creators.


May's Showcase is dedicated to Beach themed housing, furnishing, and decor.

June's Showcase is the always fun beach vehicles, boards, and toys.

July's Showcase will show off the best beach clothing designers on the scene

August's Showcase will wrap a summer of talent up with the best in beach artwork.

Each Showcase will be one week long from Sunday to Saturday. Space will be limited and on a first come first served basis. Each will also be listed in Events and posted on the Mori Pwani Estate blog at http://mpresort.wordpress.com/

If interested in showing off your talent, please contact Lissa Pinion by notecard.
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Special Letter from the Editor in Chief

We all get focused on our own Second Lives (SL) and Real Lives (RL), especially as summer approaches and reality beckons us out into the real world to enjoy the sun, work our bodies, and interact in 3 dimensions.  Before another day goes by, I personally would like to acknowledge some key members of SurfWatch and the surfing community that give so much to SurfWatch and SL surfing and ask for nothing in return. 

For no pay, very little recognition, huge amounts of time and effort, on behalf of SurfWatch, I would like to acknowledge and thank:

Ashleigh Dickins for always bringing energy, excitement and delight into my SL with her creative efforts on SurfWatch In World Edition and in our personal relationship.  She always brings a smile to my RL face. 

Colleen Brennan for always striving to be fair, calm, level headed, appreciative and creative.  She has a million creative ideas going at once and the fact that her committments truly matter to her makes her a rare find in SL.

Marianna Monentes for always bringing encouragement, reliability, laughter, trustworthiness, and a moral compass to my SL. 

You guys have courage, dedication and enthusiasm and you guys are the reason SurfWatch keeps going.  Thank you for everything you do.

Tauri Tigerpaw
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Fashion Feature: J&M Creations Bikini


Versatility from hill to shore, this bikini does it all.

Eyes: FS New Eye Multicolor (ghost)
           LAQ - Glow eyebrows
          Vixen - eye Lashes
Hair: preto curto com chapeu caveira
Shape: AladyMissSLWinner2006
Skin: League Skin Deeptan-Kate-YinYang
Accessories: Detour Nails - French-Pink
                      DP D-Platinum-Sig-Round-Bamboo Hoop
Outfit: J&M Creations Black Rings Bikini
Location: SurfWatch Studios, Stables
Photographer: Tauri Tigerpaw
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Mari's Mailbag - Competing Alts

There has been lots of discussion about Second Life (SL) av's (avatars) deciding to begin again with an alt (alternate avatar) and some are even competing in SL surfing. Not sure what everyone else thinks but I feel if you do that you are cheating.  It's that simple. I mean, if you have an alt, that's one thing.  But to claim to be a beginner at surfing is lying. Why do some hang up their first av to take on a second idenity and try to start again?


Do you have one or more alts? What do you use them for? Privacy, land and financial holding account, protecting your reputation from your more dubious recreational activities, or something else?  Maybe along the way something has happened to your identity that you are just not proud of.  It's completely okay to apologize to everyone and continue on, same as Real Life (RL).

If you have alts, it's fine, but my point I am hoping to make is please don't use that alt as a FANTASTIC new surfer if, in fact, you have surfed for awhile.
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Carnival at Goombah

Remember to stop by Southend at Goombah Estates to check out the carnival!  Ride the rides, stuff yourself with cotton candy, visit the amazing Madame Tigerpaw and have your fortune told!  All day Sunday, DJ from 4-6 PM SLT at the club!  I see it in your future!
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SurfSide Hideaway Week of 4/25/10

Get the Surfside experience. Join us for fun and sun at our Tai location hidden away between the volcano of Chi and the surfing beach of Tai.



We're a fan-funded venue and these artists clearly perform because they enjoy what they do and love doing this for their fans!

Sunday 4/25

1:00pm Kitzie Lane
2:00pm Takezau Abbot

Monday 4/26

1:00pm SLavE Girls
3:00pm Cree Cybertar

Tuesday 4/27

3:00pm Saintess Larnia
4:00pm Hayduke Schnook

Wednesday 4/28

2:00pm Lexie Luan
3:00pm Zorch Boomhauer
4:00pm CharlieO Michigan

Thursday 4/29

4:00pm Ciske Crumb

Friday 4/30

3:00pm Clairede Dirval
4:00pm NANCE Brody

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tai/201/135/21
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SurfWatch Hawwwwt Winner!

How hot is hawwwt?  SurfWatch is proud to announce the fabulous Jimbo the Cartboy, Hawtie No. 5, as our SurfWatch Hawwwt winner! 

Jimbo will be receiving all his prizes within the next several days and SurfWatch looks forward to presenting some additional pics of Jimbo looking hawwwwwwwwt!!!  Congratulations, Jimbo!

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Australian Surf Association Results of Saturday, 4/24/10

Scores and photos courtesy Colleen Brennan, Geof Romano and Desne Aabye

Results of the Australian Surf Association (ASA) Second Life (SL) surfing competition at Tsunami Beach:

FINAL 1 & 2:

1 WickedV Carver 16.25
2 Colleen Brennan 16.00
3 Countess Decosta 14.50
3 Desirae Beaumont 14.50
3 Rayzza Rubble 14.50
6 Painless Skytower 14.25
7 Jordan Mendle 13.75
8 Mick Lunasea 12.875




HEAT 1

CoolKat Delicioso 12.75
WickedV Carver 15.50
oldsurferdude Danitz 14.00
Desirae Beaumont 15.25





HEAT 2

rain Tigerfish 13.00
Countess Decosta 15.00
Kim Henig 14.25
Mick Lunasea 14.50







HEAT 3

Sally LaSalle 14.50
Painless Skytower 16.25
Colleen Brennan 16.125
Dixson Martian 14.25






HEAT 4

Velvetori Twine 14.625
Figger Arun 14.375
Rayzza Rubble 15.00
Jordan Mendle 15.00

 
 




Joey Roos, ASA Commissioner
 
 
 
 
 
For more fantastic ASA photos, see:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wavencajun/sets/72157623925420534/show/
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Australian Surf Association Heat Draws Saturday, April 24, 2010

submitted by Colleen Brennan

Heat draws for the Australian Surf Association (ASA) competition at Tsunami Beach for Saturday, April 24, 1010:

Heat 1

Red CoolKat Delicioso
Blue WickedV Carver
Green oldsurferdude Danitz
Yellow Desirae Beaumont

Heat 2

Red rain Tigerfish
Blue Countess Decosta
Green Yendor Destiny
Yellow Mick Lunasea

Heat 3

Red Sally LaSalle
Blue Painless Skytower
Green Colleen Brennan
Yellow Sunrize Mornington

Heat 4

Red Velvetori Twine
Blue Figger Arun
Green Rayzza Rubble
Yellow Arjuna Bombastic

Back-up reserved

Geddy Paule
Kim Henig
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Welcome to the Jungles of Sol Mananero

submitted by Colleen Brennan

Nature abounds at Sol Mananero! It is a good thing for Second Life (SL) surfers and explorers that sim owner, Jac Mornington, and partner, Sunshine Zhangsun, do not believe in the old adage that if something is not broken, don't try to fix it.  They have dead center bull's eye success in their recent remodel of the always beautiful Sol Mananero Surf Sim.








The beach now has a true “jungle break” that is reminiscent of what one might discover in Costa Rica.  It is jaw-droppingly beautiful and a must-see for surfers and sim explorers alike.








If you desire to get away from it all and get back in touch with nature (albeit virtual nature), this is the place to visit. In a departure from most surf sims, there is no apparent commercialization pollution.








Attention to detail is apparent from the beautiful flora and fauna that starts under the sea in the scuba area and runs seamlessly to the top of the mountain. My personal recommendation is that you set aside some time to explore this sim and find its hidden treasures.

The surfing is top notch and the lag was almost non-existent on the Teahupo wave. If you need a break from the great breakers, just simply take a few steps off the sandy beach and explore some of the hiking and riding trails.



I was a little lazy so I took my tour on horseback and let Mr. Ed do most of the work while I got to relax and smile and enjoy. The trails are extensive and filled with plants and animals of the jungles of Costa Rica.








There is a surprise around every bend. I particularly enjoyed the hidden waterfalls which sim vistor, Emma Paramour, tipped me are extremely beautiful and very realistic.








She was right, everything is very realistic. I was amazed when I entered the pasture land adjacent to the stables that Jac and Sunshine even remembered to include some pesty insects to add to a sense of realism.








It is obvious that Jac and Sunshine enjoy their work and my great pleasure to talk with them a little bit about it. The main thing Jac said he was hoping to accomplish was for the visitor to feel his love for natural surroundings of the unspoiled jungles of Costa Rica. and to have a unique surf sim where the visitor is immersed in that experience.







I have to say he hit his mark. I am saving for a real life Costa Rica surf adventure starting today! 










I think Robbin Ember may have the same idea. She was exploring the undersea areas while I was there and I think she liked it too much to leave.

Though the sim is open now to all interested visitors, Sunshine and Jac are hosting a special open-house on Sunday, April 25th at 7 PM SLT. I am hoping to be there and hope that this article will entice many of our readers to be there, as well.
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Carnival at Southend!!!

The carnival is in town!!!






Stop by Southend beach at Goombah estates and get a ticket for all the rides!





Save the corn dogs and cotton candy for AFTER you buckle into the Gravitron and whirl!





And pucker for a smooch at the kissing booth!





You never know what carnival acts or live performers will be stopping by!  Sunday, 4-6 PM SLT dance to the tunes of DJ Waarza!  Don't miss any of the fun!  Saturday and Sunday, April 24 & 25, at Southend Beach! 

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Fashion Feature: *Lurve* Fun Flower Bikini


Check out Danielle Idigo's *Lurve* fashions and start "Dressing your Dreams" at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Solace%20Isle/199/23/23.

Eyes:  FS New Eye Multicolor Spirit
          Detour Drama Lashes
Hair:  Shely hair
Shape:  Alady V3 Eileen Davidson Bikini model shape
Skin:  Belleza Alyson Deep Tan 4
Accessories:  DP D-Platinum-Sig-Round-Bamboo Hoop
                      Detour Nails - French - Pink
                      *Lurve* Fun Flower Bracelet Bangles
                      Kallista Kreatons Diamond anklet
                      (PR) SurfWatch Bellyring
Outfit:  *Lurve* Fun Flower Bikini
            *Lurve* Fun Flower Flip Flops
Photo location:  Stables
Photographer:  Tauri Tigerpaw
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Fashion Feature: SharKbite Lucid-Sapphire Bikini



Lightning does strike twice with this sapphire bikini by SharKbite.

Eyes: FS New Eye (Brown)
          LAQ-Glow Eyebrows
          Vixen-Eye Lashes
Hair: meu novo hair
Shape: AladyIngrid
Skin: League Skin Deeptan-Kate-Morning Dew
Accessories: Detour Nails - French Pink
                      DP D-Platinum-Sig-round-Bamboo Hoop
                      EarthStones Stone Donut Leather Necklace - turquoise/Black
Outfit: SharKbite Lucid-Sapphire
Location: SurfWatch Studios, Stables
Photographer: Tauri Tigerpaw
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SurfWatch Hawwwwt

You have until Friday, April 23, to vote for your favorite SurfWatch Hawtie!  Whether it's six-pack av abs, a sharp wit, or a way with the ducks, hawt is in the heart, and all these hawties have a heart of gold and are all winners!  SurfWatch will announce the winner Saturday, April 24, so be sure to cast your vote!
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Creative Cakes New Location

Creative Cakes by Mari has MOVED!! With that move comes great low prices!! Many cakes like birthday and rez day are just 100L!! Come say hello and check out the new location!!

Creative Cakes by Mari, Emerald Caye (151, 156, 32)

The same delicious cakes, the same exquisite design! Just a new location!
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Monkey Cove Invitational Results of April 17, 2010

Information and photos courtesy Geof Romano
Confirmed by SLSA as of 4/19/10 6:00 PM SLT

The winners of the Monkey Cove Invitational of Saturday, April 17, 2010:

Finals:
1st place: Yendor Destiny 17.50000
2nd place:  Bobbi Laval and Harbor Piers - tied 17.33333
3rd place:  Tristan Mayo 16.83333
4th place:  Desirae Beaumont and WickedV Carver - tied 16.66667





For many more live action shots, see:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wavencajun/sets/72157623753538287/show/


http://picasaweb.google.com/luscious.starship/20100417_Monkey_Cove?feat=directlink
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