Second Life Forums Archive - Independent State of Caledon: Two years old today.

Weston Graves

Werebeagle

Join date: 24 Mar 2007

Posts: 2,059

02-26-2008 19:53

A heartfelt thank you for making Second Life a beautiful and wondrous place I want to keep visiting.

Sue Peregrine

Registered User

Join date: 23 Apr 2004

Posts: 64

02-26-2008 20:10

Congratulations dear friend!

Sue

NCI Golem

Registered User

Join date: 19 Oct 2005

Posts: 8

02-26-2008 20:25

Congratulations Desmond. Two years is forever in Second Life time. Caledon is amazing and I'm lucky to have found it.

Solanghe Sarlo

Gypsy Free Thinker

Join date: 19 Jul 2006

Posts: 644

02-26-2008 21:06

Heartfelt congrats Desmond! Thank you for such a lovely and inspiring place.

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Sansarya Caligari

BLEH!

Join date: 25 Apr 2005

Posts: 1,206

02-26-2008 21:39

Happy DesDay, Caledonians

Valentino Tendaze

Eternal Optimist

Join date: 9 Jan 2007

Posts: 279

02-26-2008 23:21

Heartiest congratulations to Desmond and all in Caledon.

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Tegg Bode

FrootLoop Roo Overlord

Join date: 12 Jan 2007

Posts: 5,707

02-27-2008 00:37

Congrats Mate

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FD Spark

Prim & Texture Doodler

Join date: 30 Oct 2006

Posts: 4,697

02-27-2008 00:55

Congrats Desmond,
It is good to know that having interesting, new ideas, and being kind person has
a place amongst the usual and can become successful in own unique way.
I visited once there but I never really returned for some reason.
Yet over time I guess I acquired my own little group of kind, wonderful, generous,
inspiring and hope recharging friends that helped and looked out for me which was why I remained this time in SL. We inspired each other and even though we have only met
as pixels as real people.
I think that's why my Queen wanted to do what she was doing and continues to do so.
For friendship and creativity
I think your example and my Queen's friend and my unrezzed whatever inspired her to do something more then just run of mini mall but started the community as she did, lag and all.
I hope you have many more years of inspiring people to do more and follow their dreams.
My community I hang out is small but who knows maybe there is hope for us too
Here is hoping you have many, many more birthdays.

Sincerely Congrats,
FD Spark
Unrezzed Clown of Royal Court of Faeria

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Tiuri Thiebaud

Registered User

Join date: 9 Aug 2006

Posts: 15

02-27-2008 01:50

Congratulations Desmond and other Caledonians. I've visited your State quite a few times and was very impressed. Like some have mentioned before me, Caledon is an amazing place, and a great example of the true wonderfulness of SL.

John Horner

Registered User

Join date: 27 Jun 2006

Posts: 626

02-27-2008 04:12

Well done Desmond.

And in particular, well done for having the idea to partnership with other island groups and connect up as a type of virtual federation. As it happens I am with one of your co-federation members and it is working okay

ConductorX Nieuport

NO LONGER RELEVANT

Join date: 29 Nov 2007

Posts: 86

02-27-2008 04:24

Well done Desmond,

You are claiming only two years from the small bit I have seen it looks like several man-years of work rolled up into a beautiful place.

"CX"

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HoneyBear Lilliehook

Owner, The Mall at Cherry

Join date: 18 Jun 2007

Posts: 4,500

02-27-2008 06:37

Congrats Des! *cheers*

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Lucrezia Lamont

Neko Onmyoji

Join date: 25 Jan 2007

Posts: 808

02-27-2008 07:33

*showers Des with neko in school girl uniforms*

Congrats!

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Desmond Shang

Guvnah of Caledon

Join date: 14 Mar 2005

Posts: 5,250

02-27-2008 08:24

Aww gee shucks guys!

Thank you!

I soooo didn't imagine this would turn into a thread; in fact I tried to sum it up in the title as I figured few would even bother to read it.

I hope all of you realise your dreams.

* * * * *

"Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country."

- Anais Nin

"I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now? Reality leaves a lot to the imagination."

- John Lennon

"Hold on tight to your dream
Hold on tight to your dream
When you see the shadows falling
When you hear that cold wind calling
Hold on tight to your dream."

- Electric Light Orchestra

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Caroline Ra

Carpe Iugulum

Join date: 20 Dec 2006

Posts: 400

02-27-2008 11:21

Many congratulations Desmond. I have yet to explore Caledon in any depth yet but I keep getting told to by a mutual friend (he has red skin and looks like Beelzebub bless his little cotton socks), whose praise for your good self and your accomplishment is exceedingly high indeed.

PS is there a party

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Excalibur Longstaff

Registered User

Join date: 12 Oct 2006

Posts: 4

02-27-2008 17:24

Congratulations on creating such a rich culture and community within the SecondLife metaverse. May your efforts here continue to prosper and thrive for years to come!

Nic Writer

Registered User

Join date: 25 Mar 2007

Posts: 740

02-27-2008 20:23

Happy (belated) birthday, Caledon!

Des, ya done good!

Many happy returns....

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Desmond Shang

Guvnah of Caledon

Join date: 14 Mar 2005

Posts: 5,250

02-27-2008 21:08

smiles...

I'm still gobsmacked by the incredible outpouring of good cheer on this thread, and embarrassed down to my toes... thanks everyone

But don't forget, there are many, many other people involved.

Caledon forums, wiki, all the blogs, all the events, the esteemed Library, and much of the estate management is *not* done by me at all - but rather by the hard work, dedication and incredible efforts of some of the most amazing people I've ever met - simply for the love of it, and for the love of each other.

There was an *incredible* 24 hour party, fireworks over the Firth, a ship parade, and many days of events including two Grand Balls of the Roses (timezones) - much of this can be seen on the blogs. It was a bit of an experience logging back into the same party, even wilder than it was 18 hours previous...

...yet, I run a fine line even mentioning Caledon as its own thread in Resident Answers, so I felt it was not politic to mention the events here. Anyone who sought them out found them easily enough.

Alright, my fifteen seconds are over - so as to not to keep dragging this thread up I shall leave it alone now, profusely thanking everyone one last time.

Huzzah! Thank you all!

Des

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Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!

Independent State of Caledon: Two years old today.
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	02-26-2008 19:53 A heartfelt thank you for making Second Life a beautiful and wondrous place I want to keep visiting.
Sue Peregrine Registered User Join date: 23 Apr 2004 Posts: 64	02-26-2008 20:10 Congratulations dear friend! Sue
NCI Golem Registered User Join date: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 8	02-26-2008 20:25 Congratulations Desmond. Two years is forever in Second Life time. Caledon is amazing and I'm lucky to have found it.
Solanghe Sarlo Gypsy Free Thinker Join date: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 644	02-26-2008 21:06 Heartfelt congrats Desmond! Thank you for such a lovely and inspiring place. _____________________ The key to a contented life: Figure out who you are, what you are, fix what you can and make peace with the rest.
Sansarya Caligari BLEH! Join date: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 1,206	02-26-2008 21:39 Happy DesDay, Caledonians
Valentino Tendaze Eternal Optimist Join date: 9 Jan 2007 Posts: 279	02-26-2008 23:21 Heartiest congratulations to Desmond and all in Caledon. . _____________________ ~ Customizable and personalized greeting cards - plus gifts, chocolates, teddy bears and flowers ~ @~VDS~@ "The best cards in Second Life" SLURL: Valentino's Customizable or Personalized Cards, Gifts and Flowers, Achado Xstreet SL
Tegg Bode FrootLoop Roo Overlord Join date: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 5,707	02-27-2008 00:37 Congrats Mate _____________________ Level 38 Builder [Roo Clan] Free Waterside & Roadside Vehicle Rez Platform, Desire (88, 17, 107) Avatars & Roadside Seaview shops and vendorspace for rent, $2.00/prim/week, Desire (175,48,107)
FD Spark Prim & Texture Doodler Join date: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 4,697	02-27-2008 00:55 Congrats Desmond, It is good to know that having interesting, new ideas, and being kind person has a place amongst the usual and can become successful in own unique way. I visited once there but I never really returned for some reason. Yet over time I guess I acquired my own little group of kind, wonderful, generous, inspiring and hope recharging friends that helped and looked out for me which was why I remained this time in SL. We inspired each other and even though we have only met as pixels as real people. I think that's why my Queen wanted to do what she was doing and continues to do so. For friendship and creativity I think your example and my Queen's friend and my unrezzed whatever inspired her to do something more then just run of mini mall but started the community as she did, lag and all. I hope you have many more years of inspiring people to do more and follow their dreams. My community I hang out is small but who knows maybe there is hope for us too Here is hoping you have many, many more birthdays. Sincerely Congrats, FD Spark Unrezzed Clown of Royal Court of Faeria _____________________ Look for my alt Dagon Xanith on Youtube.com Newest video is Loneliness by Duo Zikr DX's Alts & SL Art Death of Avatar
Tiuri Thiebaud Registered User Join date: 9 Aug 2006 Posts: 15	02-27-2008 01:50 Congratulations Desmond and other Caledonians. I've visited your State quite a few times and was very impressed. Like some have mentioned before me, Caledon is an amazing place, and a great example of the true wonderfulness of SL.
John Horner Registered User Join date: 27 Jun 2006 Posts: 626	02-27-2008 04:12 Well done Desmond. And in particular, well done for having the idea to partnership with other island groups and connect up as a type of virtual federation. As it happens I am with one of your co-federation members and it is working okay
ConductorX Nieuport NO LONGER RELEVANT Join date: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 86	02-27-2008 04:24 Well done Desmond, You are claiming only two years from the small bit I have seen it looks like several man-years of work rolled up into a beautiful place. "CX" _____________________
HoneyBear Lilliehook Owner, The Mall at Cherry Join date: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 4,500	02-27-2008 06:37 Congrats Des! cheers _____________________ Virtual Freebies now has its own domain! URL=http://virtualfreebiesblog.com The Mall at Cherry Park - new vendors, new look!
Lucrezia Lamont Neko Onmyoji Join date: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 808	02-27-2008 07:33 showers Des with neko in school girl uniforms Congrats! _____________________ Ronin Neko Onmyoji
Desmond Shang Guvnah of Caledon Join date: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 5,250	02-27-2008 08:24 Aww gee shucks guys! Thank you! I soooo didn't imagine this would turn into a thread; in fact I tried to sum it up in the title as I figured few would even bother to read it. I hope all of you realise your dreams. * * * * * "Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country." - Anais Nin "I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now? Reality leaves a lot to the imagination." - John Lennon "Hold on tight to your dream Hold on tight to your dream When you see the shadows falling When you hear that cold wind calling Hold on tight to your dream." - Electric Light Orchestra _____________________ Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!
Caroline Ra Carpe Iugulum Join date: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 400	02-27-2008 11:21 Many congratulations Desmond. I have yet to explore Caledon in any depth yet but I keep getting told to by a mutual friend (he has red skin and looks like Beelzebub bless his little cotton socks), whose praise for your good self and your accomplishment is exceedingly high indeed. PS is there a party _____________________ The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
Excalibur Longstaff Registered User Join date: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 4	02-27-2008 17:24 Congratulations on creating such a rich culture and community within the SecondLife metaverse. May your efforts here continue to prosper and thrive for years to come!
Nic Writer Registered User Join date: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 740	02-27-2008 20:23 Happy (belated) birthday, Caledon! Des, ya done good! Many happy returns.... _____________________
Desmond Shang Guvnah of Caledon Join date: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 5,250	02-27-2008 21:08 smiles... I'm still gobsmacked by the incredible outpouring of good cheer on this thread, and embarrassed down to my toes... thanks everyone But don't forget, there are many, many other people involved. Caledon forums, wiki, all the blogs, all the events, the esteemed Library, and much of the estate management is not done by me at all - but rather by the hard work, dedication and incredible efforts of some of the most amazing people I've ever met - simply for the love of it, and for the love of each other. There was an incredible 24 hour party, fireworks over the Firth, a ship parade, and many days of events including two Grand Balls of the Roses (timezones) - much of this can be seen on the blogs. It was a bit of an experience logging back into the same party, even wilder than it was 18 hours previous... ...yet, I run a fine line even mentioning Caledon as its own thread in Resident Answers, so I felt it was not politic to mention the events here. Anyone who sought them out found them easily enough. Alright, my fifteen seconds are over - so as to not to keep dragging this thread up I shall leave it alone now, profusely thanking everyone one last time. Huzzah! Thank you all! Des _____________________ Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!

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