touring SL

First stop. Cherishville Spring

I was surprised when I visit this destination, it was so tranquil and yet vibrant. The attention to detail was breathtaking, especially when I wandered down the lane and saw that the builder had bee hives along the river banks. I took a lot of pictures but it would be unkind to show you the place with pictures, you really need to visit on your own.

If you love taking pictures, then this is a must visit.. especially if you love the countryside and the feeling of going back in time to a place that seems to have been lost in time. There are sheep and horses just lazily grazing, that give a little snicker/snort as you pass by. (ok my imagination helped me out a bit)….. there are farm cats lazily basking in the sunlight… the smell of fresh lavender and herbs drying along the wall of a charming residence. is absolutely captivating.

The LM I’m giving you is the landing that the builder has put in the destination notice… so you will land where you can then go in whatever direction you want. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tuscan%20Hills/68/221/34 I also noted that the builder allows you to rezz, I didn’t but you can certainly try if you use pose stands or props in your photos, but believe me when I say… you will have a lot of lovely landscape to pick from.

Quinkat the reporter out on this assignment is wearing an original dress from the designer, Valentinaevangelista .. her boutique is at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Dominion/7/62/1237 She does put items out on sale from time to time, but her designs are hers… and her prices are reasonable… If you like to stand out and wear something different, fashionable and classy, this a place you want to check out.

The second location that was visited was Silent Melody http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Silent%20Melody%202/224/114/2520

Curl up with a hot drink at our Autumn Café while the rain
patters against the windows. Each corner reveals a hidden nook, a tranquil spot to sit and savor the peace to silent melodies, as the world outside fades into a distant murmur. *from the destination info.

When you arrive there is stand where you can click for your own umbrella, it is pouring teeming rain.. the sound is melodic and mesmerizing The landscaping is awesome. The heavy rain falling on the patio stones, pools and the droplets that land in the pools give a soft melody of their own.. I wandered, their statement that there is a special “nook” in every corner is true. There is a music area, a physic area, a place to eat,.. it is enchanting. In the end, I couldn’t help myself I lay down and just listened to the rain falling outside and against the windows.

The model on this assignment (Qyhat herself) is wearing an outfit from Stiff (Dark fashion for bold souls. Gothic, alternative, edgy styles for those who dare to stand out.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dream%20Isles/25/193/601 The outfit she is wearing I believe was on sale this past week-end.

Yes I could fill the page full of photos I took, (both of these places have Flickr pages and would welcome pictures you take when you visit. See their info when you land at their site landing points for more details.

SL is a wonderland of possibilities .. there is just so much to see and do.. on the entertainment front… Tomorrow, March 17th. if you are looking for something different to do and you enjoy live music/performers… Trow Boa and his Robot Band will be at Nat’s Jazz Club, Detroit. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//79/213/22

You won’t want to miss his show tomorrow, he has been preparing it for awhile.. he will be introducing new material, (his own original songs, in his own unique style) Yes this is a live performer, playing sax… accompanied by the Robot Band, that he programs and has working with him to produce the wonderful music you will experience.

Please note, that Nat’s Jazz Club is an established nightclub in SL that has been around for a long time.. it is elite and sophisticated, but the members and audience are friendly and fun. There is a dress code… formal, semi formal, or cocktail … Men, suit/tuxedos .

Showtime tomorrow will start at 4 pm slt. It will be St. Paddy’s day, feel free to wear green!!!

Have fun exploring… see you soon.

China

Belle Epoque

In my previous blog I wrote about the beautiful Taoist build, Peng Lai, I then looked around for what my models could wear to photograph there. I decided to use the sisters that you have seen in the many different pictures I do for my Flickr, and other blogs I do.

Belle Epoque is a new designer to me, I have used it before, but not often… When I saw these dresses I thought them perfect for use at Peng Lai. They were part of the week-end sales… the outfits are sophisticated, elegant and are respectful…

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jacksboro/128/221/37

I was there earlier today, the dresses are still up at the sale price if anyone is interested. The designer has a wonderful assortment of group gifts…

The Peng Lai LM if you missed it last post is. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tyta/98/24/1805

This is a reminder that Trow plays tomorrow at Nat’s Jazz Club… Show time is 4 pm. Tomorrow Tuesday January 20th.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Detroit%20City/78/193/22

Hope to see you tomorrow, what better way to share an evening of good music during this cold snowy winter

See you then.

China.

Peng Lai

蓬莱
Peng Lai is a fairyland above the clouds, where you can see ancient Chinese/Asian art and Taoist culture with architecture, furniture, paintings, decorations of China/Asia .you can relax, enjoy music, meditate, Tai chi, instruments and have tea here.

Over my many years in SL I have gone to and seen many representations of China/Asia … this is the first destination that took my breath away… why… because it brought back memories of my childhood. Some of the rooms, the traditional decor of another era.. when people immigrated to America, they brought with them their cultural philosophies and beliefs.. There were no buildings like you see in this build, but the atmosphere and the alters/ prayer benches ,, paintings.. were recreated in rooms.. so when you walked in, you felt the serenity and the tranquility of the room.

In later years, when traveling to places like San Francisco,CA. USA or Vancouver, BC, Canada.. there were buildings that echoed the designs you see here. As communities grew, and people made North America their home…. the Taoist “retreats” were available for prayer and meditation. North Americans saw movies about Kung Fun, there was an interest in Tai Chi, especially the benefits of learning about the different teas, the herbs, and for fitness, wanting to know how Tai Chi could help maintain healthier bodies and eating “Chinese” (Asian) ” could benefit health and longevity. The philosophy of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan was sought out… and shared. The interest began with the martial arts, students soon learned that a big part of the physical part of Chinese/Asian martial arts.. was only part of the training .. they had to learn to be in tune with their inner self, through meditation and quieting the mind.

This build is not only beautifully done, it has an aura of calm, serenity and is very welcoming. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tyta/106/51/1811

On another note.. happy new year to you… we are well into 2026, the Chinese New Year will be Feb. 17… celebrations can run up to 2 weeks or more.. It will be the year of the Horse.

Trow will be playing at Nat’s Jazz Club in Detroit on Tuesday, January 20 th,, he will take the stage at 4 pm slt. If you are unfamiliar with Nat’s it is one of the longest running Jazz Clubs in SL.. and an experience you don’t want to miss. The elegance of the ballroom, the warm and welcoming atmosphere is unlike anything else in SL.. It retains the formal elegant ambience of a club that is there for its members to enjoy. To this end there is a dress code, formal/semi formal.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Detroit%20City/80/198/22

For those of you who are DJ Henri fans, and frequent the Warehouse Speakeasy, (where Trow plays the first Thursday of every month. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//208/174/1201 … she, DJ Henri now has a radio show every Thursday .. Her show is called The Eclectic Smoothie, and she sometimes plays Trow’s RL recordings… Please check her out. If the link I am providing doesn’t help, contact DJ Henri in world for the proper link. 9-11 pm Mountain Time. downtownradio.org.

Till soon.. enjoy exploring

Naria’s Xmas Party

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag8tA_ycIrQ

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Season’s Greetings

Wishing you the very best of the season. Much happiness, prosperity and good health.

AS the year draws to an end, Trow and the TBE team would like to wish you all the very best .. and thank you for the support and friendship over the years.. Trow has been playing in Second Life since 2007, and while his professional life in RL has continued to grow and flourish, he still maintains a strong connection to his time and audience in Second Life. SL allows him the opportunity to play and put together sets that reflect his own personal unique style and to interpret melodies/songs in a way that is distinctive to TBE (Trow Boa Experience)

Trow’s fan based group is the Jazz Snakes, we also use a mailing list … if you are interested in knowing when and where Trow will be playing, please join the Jazz Snake group or ask me (China) to be added to our mailing list.

Trow will be playing this last performance for 2025 on Tuesday, December 29th. at Nat’s Jazz Club, Detroit. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Detroit%20City/79/213/22

Then 2026 he will begin once more at Nat’s Jazz Club, Detroit,.. January 6. Tuesday 2026 at 4 pm.

January 1 st.2026 * (watch for conf. closer to date) which is a Thursday, TBE is scheduled for the Warehouse Speakeasy, from 5 pm – 6 pm slt. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/xFire/208/174/1201

Happiness Always…. we look forward to seeing you soon.

Trowzer Boa & China Takeda

Spooky hunt

I could show you the scary rooms hidden in the caves, torture chambers, trails of dried blood, and the a number of caves that just a look at what awaits inside, causes you to hold back… do you dare enter. In the first picture our reporter is sitting on a throne (questionable) … under her you will see a black cat… that black cat and others of his kind hold treasure…. If you are lucky enough to find the cats that wander in the tunnels cavorting with the vultures and flying bats… you’ll get a reward.

We missed the actual party that was held there over the weekend, but I’m told that the build will stay up for a few more days..

Our reporter is still MIA (Missing in action) if you find her, please help her get away, if that’s possible.

I am not showing you the horror chambers and the laboratories that Asia sent back to us before she stopped communicating with us. It will be more fun to discover them for yourselves. Bring a friend or friends, you will need the moral support and there is safety in numbers.

This is an adult sim… there is a lot to see and do … bonus the music is fabulous. You can contact JazzySweetTone or Aloysius Washington for more details.. that LM to the hunt/adventure is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Direwind/49/22/3401

Have fun, and stay safe… look behind doors, in corners, and use the flashlight they provide so you can safely maneuver the dark dank passages.

Trow brings the Trow Boa Experience to the Warehouse Speakeasy on Thursday November 6th. 5 pm. Be prepared, last night at Nat’s he played a lot of new music funky and upbeat. You won’t to miss what he’ll come up with this Thursday. This is your limo to the gig. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/xFire/207/176/1201

Trow will be followed on Thursday by the multi-talented DJ Henri… she will start her set at 6 pm slt.

If you can make it to tour the haunted caves in Direwind, (Al and Jazzy’s place) do it.. you won’t regret it… Especially if you are a photo buff.. you will find lots of interesting backgrounds for your visual or written story line

See you soon…

China Nov. 4.25

PS the devilish couple have left out gifts too… you shouldn’t come away empty handed, altho” I can’t promise you will come away at all..

Trow Boa Experience

The other day I was asked, what is the Trow Boa Experience, and why is it different from other venues I can go to? Valid question, there a zillion options in the virtual world to be entertained or to just hear music so you can dance or chill to.

Only at a performance by the musician, Trow Boa can you hear not only his original musical scores, and enjoy old favourites and songs you’ve heard over the years .. done in a style that is unique to the performer himself, Trow Boa. His personal schedule is a busy one, he can only allot certain days and times to the virtual world. He has over 18 years in the virtual world, but has a lifetime of focusing on music .. HIS music, he has played on stages in many parts of the world, his talent and expertise is sought after by other performers to round off their sound, when available they can maybe manage to acquire his talents for their venues.

In the virtual world, he uses the platform to enjoy his craft and hone it to develop the sound and music he is wanting …He does this not only to improve his abilities and musical inventory, he does it because he loves to share his love of music with anyone who like him wants and enjoys the magic a saxophone can create.

To find and enjoy this musician’s music, you can find him in events -Trow Boa – alternatively, join his fan group. The Jazz Snakes, and/or ask to be on his mailing list.

Who is this woman, where have you seen her before? She is Henri McKeenan, you all know her as DJ Henri. She is co-owner with Robby Lock of the well know Speakeasy, the Warehouse (also 1890 Creeds Colorado) …Not only do these two offer up active and entertaining venues, DJ Henri has a knowledge of music that enables her to put together not only entertaining shows, but great music. She can put together almost any genre you think you might want to enjoy.

For this reason she is sought after and asked to perform in other areas of the virtual world. example, you will find her on Isle du Noir* that amazing hideaway of a tropical paradise where pirates and sword fight/fencing tournaments happen on a regular basis. Isle du Noir-– where you can relive the excitement of a vibrant Chinatown, especially Mondays when Dj Henri performs .. near the Casino. (*this is a role play sim)

Yes the same Isle du Noir where Trow performs with the TBX at the Silhouette ballroom. He tries to be there at least once a month.

Btw, the TBX also performs at the Warehouse Speakeasy every first Thursday of the month.

So often I hear people comment that they are bored.. In SL how can anyone be bored? If you are looking for variety and fun, these two areas .. the Warehouse Speakeasy and Isle Du Noir.. always have something happening. Join their groups, watch for the variety of artists they promote.

The TBX can be heard weekly at Nat’s Jazz Club, Detroit… an established venue in SL, the club has been around for years and brings in the best of the best … Trow is there either Monday or Tuesday depending on the week, (check his schedule, be on the mailing list)… That said, as a member of Nat’s group, you will get to learn and get to know other entertainers who play there.

Yes, I’m encouraging you to get out and have fun, enjoy what SL has to offer. The Trow Boa Experience is unique, he is one of many entertainers that work hard and dedicate themselves to providing you with a fun and enjoyable time. The variety of talent in Sl is endless.

Lifestyles vary – the possibilities are endless. If your interest is in fashion, some of the best designers are in SL, for clothes /furniture/decor/backdrops/- makeup/skins/and lets not forget the making of the avatars themselves. No two people are alike, you can be anything or anyone you want to be in a virtual world. BUT always at the end of the day, you want someplace to show your “look” meet up with friends, develop a social life..

For this you can pick from many many platforms. There are/is so much to pick from, but.. there is always one objective” “end”.. your pleasure, what you enjoy. How you want to spend time… if listening to good music, in a safe friendly atmosphere with members of the community who value friendships… check out the locations in this post.

Nat’s Jazz Club, Detroit – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Detroit%20City/61/214/24

Warehouse Speakeasy

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/xFire/207/176/1201

Isle du Noir (this has multiple landing points, various clubs, cafes etc.)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20Du%20Noir/39/21/1985

Other LM you might want to check out are for retail outlets that offer goods at a reasonable price for up to date merchandise and fashion that is trending in SL

Sintiklia (hair) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sintiklia/154/82/66

True Damage – realistic mesh clothes http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/True%20Damage/103/104/1999

Felicity shoes http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emerald%20Bay/211/202/302

Riot Mainstore (fashion) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RIOT%20District/135/163/28

Poison Rouge (haute couture,fashion etc.)http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poison%20Rouge/128/131/24

Duk – Strunsh – Maxxaro – Elementtare – (men’s wear) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heartbreak/127/128/94

Have fun, enjoy… spread your wings.. till soon

China

April 2025

With the new year, the Trow Boa Experience became more expansive in showcasing the unique sound of Trow Boa performing live instrumental music in Second Life. Trow has been around in SL for many years he has developed his style of playing, his interpretation of songs you’ve known and enjoyed over the years.. in such a way that his shows have become known for their ability to transform standard ballads and classics into fresh sounds that have listeners craving for more.

His shows have become experiences that enable the listener to have his or her own personal musical journey. The melodies can be haunting, a familar love song becomes a joyful connection.. you find yourself a drift in a sea of memories. The music capturing and unlocking moments that have you completely captivated.

Trow has honed his skills and rapport with the instruments he plays over the years, it is important to him that his writing and creativity express his love and passion for the music he shares with you. Your feedback and your participation in his “shows” are an integral part of the Trow Boa Experience.

Why you ask, the reminder of the evolution of the Trow Boa Experience. Mark you calendars… it is an unusual time for Trow’s performances in SL, but it is what it is.

Trow will be performing an hour of his original tunes… on April 6th. at 7 pm slt. at the 18th Anniversary of the MMAC.

We all know Trow’s long history in SL .. promoting and helping out other musicians showcase what they can do, his former club Firehouse 59 helped so many get their feet wet here in SL. Now he is stepping out, doing a whole set of only his music, a first. We have been teased with a couple of originals each time he plays, but this will be all about his sound, his interpretations … his musical creations … his Trow Boa Experience, using all of his own material

If you are interested in knowing about a particular song, you need only ask, he is finally, stepping out into his own light… He has many many originals that he has collaborated with other musicians, or on his own… now instead of a tune here and there, we are going to get a collection .. a variety of some of his favourites … music he would like us to hear… It will be a musical tapestry. An audiophile’s delight. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Somerset/216/216/66

On an other front, are you interest in fine art, do you have a love of the old masters, the philosophy and mindset of the painters and artists whose works are now in the finest museums and art galleries. Did you know that the Isle du Noir has a beautiful museum/gallery ? Would you be interested in perhaps being a part of such a gallery? If yes, or you know someone who has the background and willingness to be of this project, please get in touch with Helena Wells, a notecard would be appreciated letting her know when you would be available for a chat.

A quick shout out to Naria Panthar an influencer who does podcast on various activities in SL. She did one on the free body and head that was announced by Salt and Pepper prior to April 1. It is thanks to her that she brought this wonderful fun experience to her many listeners (I being one)…Salt and Pepper, organized other creators, and they all need to be commended for the fun adventure they provided for us. The cardboard paper avatars were available on April 1. there was a hud with all the creators who shared in this fun event ….. It was a blast and very well done! Kudos to everyone. I can’t list all of the wonderful designers/creators who were part of this April 1. event, but I’m sure you can find them, look for Naria’s video on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/iAe5uCVVU7c?si=f_1XFBxkZd6ni3pl

Thanks everyone .. I appreciate you taking time to read all of this.. I will try over the summer to get posts out more often. There is just so much going on all the time.. You need to explore Chinatown on the Isle du Noir. etc. contact, Doctor Avalon.

Till soon.

China