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Independent State of Caledon: Two years old today.
Novis Dyrssen
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Join date: 6 May 2007
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02-26-2008 14:20
Congratulations, Desmond. To me, Caledon and what you have brought out of your initial vision is exactly one of the wonders that makes SL so very fascinating and addictive to me. Thank you, even though I am not one of your residents. :)
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Lana Tomba
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02-26-2008 14:21
is there still a waiting list on parcels? :o

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poopmaster Oh
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02-26-2008 14:51
when did Resident Answers become 'Land for sale spam' forum?
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Brenda Connolly
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Join date: 10 Jan 2007
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02-26-2008 14:53
From: poopmaster Oh
when did Resident Answers become 'Land for sale spam' forum?

That's not supposed to be until March, I thought. February is supposed to be "Promote your Clique and it's events month."
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Cristalle Karami
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02-26-2008 14:55
Grats!
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Lindal Kidd
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Join date: 26 Jun 2007
Posts: 8,371
02-26-2008 14:57
From: poopmaster Oh
when did Resident Answers become 'Land for sale spam' forum?


Oh fer cryin' out loud. Do you really think Desmond started this thread to advertise? He doesn't NEED to advertise!
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Damanios Thetan
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Join date: 6 Mar 2004
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02-26-2008 14:58
Congratulations.
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Alexa Lioncourt
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Join date: 29 Jan 2005
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02-26-2008 14:58
Congrats Desmond! A shipment of good sipping brandy is on it's way :)
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Vlad Bjornson
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Join date: 11 Nov 2005
Posts: 650
02-26-2008 15:03
Woohoo! Congratulations to you, Guvnah' - and to all the residents of the Independent State! Caledon truly is a shining example of what is possible and positive in this new world we call Second Life.
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Envoy Costagravas
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Join date: 24 Jan 2007
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And with all due commendations to Gov. Shang...
02-26-2008 15:08
Dear Desmond (ahem),

I doubt I'm the only one, and in fact I doubt there would be hardly any doubters, to say that this really couldn't have happened without you and your vision. I stumbled into SL half-way through your despotic reign, uhm, wise stewardship, and not long after became acquainted with you and your realms.

Frankly, I'm not sure if I'd have stayed in SL this long had I not plopped down in Caledon, first in the brand new SteamSkyCity and currently in the Moors. I look forward to a lag, er, long future in these lands, where indeed the civility and intellect is a joy to behold. Except for the occasional nut cases.

Seriously, Des, it's all on you. Yes, an incredible cast and crew, but you are the Producer/Director, and today is a day you can be very pleased with what has become. And maybe, just maybe, take a few hours away from all this and relax. That's when I'll be hacking your RL bank accounts.

With warm respect,
Sincerely yours,
Envoy Costagravas, Esq.
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Alyx Sands
Mental Mentor Linguist
Join date: 17 Feb 2007
Posts: 2,432
02-26-2008 15:39
Congrats, Des-I'm totally in awe of what you have done with Caledon (and I'm secretly hoping that one day I might live there too...). This IS what SL should all be about! You should go and declare DesDay! ;)
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Raymond Figtree
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Join date: 17 May 2006
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02-26-2008 15:41
Thanks for being proof that it is possible to make money in SL by adding value. And hanging on to your integrity while doing it.
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Snark Serpentine
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Join date: 12 Aug 2003
Posts: 379
How do I make money lol.
02-26-2008 15:48
From: Raymond Figtree
Thanks for being proof that it is possible to make money in SL by adding value. And hanging on to your integrity while doing it.

This surprisingly practical response is a perfect answer to the lazy critics who have already appeared in this thread. Desmond's success story is one more example to answer a question I've entertained many times inworld and out. Yes, it is possible. Good luck.

And congratulations.
Infiniview Merit
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Join date: 27 Apr 2006
Posts: 845
02-26-2008 15:56
Congratulations Desmond!

Happy Caledonday :)
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Coyote Momiji
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Join date: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 715
02-26-2008 16:07
Desmond, thank you for being a landlord, a friend, and a brother in arms to one malcontent.

<3
Blake Dwi
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Join date: 6 Dec 2006
Posts: 105
02-26-2008 16:10
Congrats Desmond !! Your an inspiration to all!!!
Raymond Figtree
Gone, avi, gone
Join date: 17 May 2006
Posts: 6,256
02-26-2008 16:15
From: Coyote Momiji
Desmond, thank you for being a landlord, a friend, and a brother in arms to one malcontent.

<3
A Coyo sighting on RA!!!! WOOT!!

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Alyx Sands
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Join date: 17 Feb 2007
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02-26-2008 16:22
From: Raymond Figtree
A Coyo sighting on RA!!!! WOOT!!


You're keeping tabs? ;)

*pets teh hamzter*
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Trout Recreant
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Join date: 24 Jul 2007
Posts: 4,873
02-26-2008 16:26
From: poopmaster Oh
when did Resident Answers become 'Land for sale spam' forum?


If he's got a waiting list, that sort of negates the need for land for sale spam, doesn't it?

(notice how I phrased it as a question)

Congrats Desmond! Very impressive accomplishment!
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Lana Tomba
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02-26-2008 16:28
From: Trout Recreant
If he's got a waiting list, that sort of negates the need for land for sale spam, doesn't it?

(notice how I phrased it as a question)

Congrats Desmond! Very impressive accomplishment!



A "rhetorical" one yes ;)

Lana Tomba
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Bree Giffen
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Join date: 22 Jun 2006
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02-26-2008 18:32
Pours Desmond two mugs of beer.
KurtLudd Iwish
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Congrats To Desmond
02-26-2008 19:03
WTG



An Awesome Build
Virrginia Tombola
Equestrienne
Join date: 10 Nov 2006
Posts: 938
02-26-2008 19:16
One knows it is a huge day when Desmond steadfastly refuses to do ANY business for 24 hours. It is a bit of a standing joke in Caledon that he walks around in a perpetual "IM hell" and one can expect any conversation to be interrupted by 20 second pauses, followed by profuse apologies. At the same time, he gladly will give large chunks of his time to new people, explaining to them how things work, and encouraging them in their struggling builds.

I know, as I was just such a newb once, and it was the people of Caledon who caught my heart. It's not just a veneer of RP politeness, it's real genuine goodness and sharing. But they never take themselves too seriously (welllllll...hardly ev-ah!!)

But once again, none of it would have happened without "Da Guvnah", who made a place that we were actually able to explore our Steampunk dreams and share them our friends.

Thank you!

NOW, off to the online celebration :)
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Damien Walworth
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Join date: 10 Nov 2007
Posts: 181
02-26-2008 19:21
Well done, Desmond - you have a fantastic set of sims there. I love the railway :)
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Alicia Sautereau
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Join date: 20 Feb 2007
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02-26-2008 19:22
Congrats Desmond & the entire team!
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