Now then. I have a question for my fellow riders. Is it just me, or is the whole surfing thing just getting a little… I don’t know, lame? Stale? I mean, we’ve got like two tricks to do, it’s the same old nonsense over and over again. I wish there was something new, and I’m sure many of you can relate. That’s probably why I rarely see my fellow riders on ...]]> First of all, I’d like to extend my sympathy and condolences to Thor’s family, SL and RL. Though I didn’t know him as well as Keala did, it’s always distressing and saddening to lose a member of the family, and as far as I’m concerned, he will always be a member of Namiko, and his spirit will always inspire us to succeed and show us what Namiko is all about.

Now then. I have a question for my fellow riders. Is it just me, or is the whole surfing thing just getting a little… I don’t know, lame? Stale? I mean, we’ve got like two tricks to do, it’s the same old nonsense over and over again. I wish there was something new, and I’m sure many of you can relate. That’s probably why I rarely see my fellow riders on the waves nowadays, and it’s that very same sentiment that causes me to slap my board in the sand instead of tearing it up like I used to.

I’m sure some of you (especially you, Keala) have noticed I don’t come around Second Life nearly as much as I used to. That is because, just as surfing, it’s all become so.. lame. You know? I wish there was something new, something revolutionary that would draw me in, make me love this virtual world again. I don’t know what point I’m trying to get across here, really I’m just looking for a little feedback. How many of you are sick of this repetitive crap, and if so, can you think of any ways to fix it / improve it? Cause I could use a couple suggestions. I’m running on empty. The contest idea is cool and was executed flawlessly, but it doesn’t seem like enough. God knows Keala has done enough for us, now it’s time we do something for Namiko ourselves. I don’t know, that’s just my five cents.

Take it or leave it.

[13:30] Jimbo Cardiff: erm, what IS that Max? [13:30] Maxwell Eclipse: It’s our carriage out of here ;P [13:30] Jimbo Cardiff: lol [13:30] Kiana Foxley LAUGHS [13:30] Jimbo Cardiff: I get the “moon” bit, but wheres the honey?

Thank you to all of you for your friendship, ...]]> To our friends and family, we, Maxwell Eclipse and Keala Mimistrobell, are happy to share that we were married in a very small, private wedding on Saturday the second of June 2007 at 1 pm SLT by the waterfall at Quan Li.

[13:30] Jimbo Cardiff: erm, what IS that Max?
[13:30] Maxwell Eclipse: It’s our carriage out of here ;P
[13:30] Jimbo Cardiff: lol
[13:30] Kiana Foxley LAUGHS
[13:30] Jimbo Cardiff: I get the “moon” bit, but wheres the honey?

Thank you to all of you for your friendship, love and support these past few months. Thank you to Kou for being our officiant on such short notice (!), to Vivienne for designating yourself as our wedding photographer, and Dweedle for bringing the seating. And thank you to Jimbo and Kiana for coming, armed no less. We could never have made it this far without our friends.

Love you all,
Max and Keala

Max here. How would you like to show off your skills as a surfer? I’ve got a few ideas in my head, for a surfing demonstration. But I need YOUR help. I need some feedback.

So far, this is what Keala and I have been thinking…

Quan Li is definitely a cool place to hang out. I was hanging out there all day and night, hitting the waves with Kaela, fishing with Chotaire, and chatting with Sebastian. But when all the forces of Quan Li meet, only one thing can happen.

A party, what else? Nothing but heaven — cocktails, sand, and beautiful people. And the adorable puppy with the cookie in his mouth, Rip, was also in attendance. Everyone was cooking marshmallows, indulging in drinks, and mingling, and then someone busted out the drums.

These were the coolest damn drums ever. And there were lots of them, before you knew it, everyone was banging on them! One of the gorgeous ladies, Comet (the so-called Leader of the Army of Cuteness) was holding Rip, while the men got into formation for a little drum concert.

The ...]]> Article by Max Eclipse?Ǭ†

Quan Li is definitely a cool place to hang out. I was hanging out there all day and night, hitting the waves with Kaela, fishing with Chotaire, and chatting with Sebastian. But when all the forces of Quan Li meet, only one thing can happen.

A party, what else? Nothing but heaven — cocktails, sand, and beautiful people. And the adorable puppy with the cookie in his mouth, Rip, was also in attendance. Everyone was cooking marshmallows, indulging in drinks, and mingling, and then someone busted out the drums.

These were the coolest damn drums ever. And there were lots of them, before you knew it, everyone was banging on them! One of the gorgeous ladies, Comet (the so-called Leader of the Army of Cuteness) was holding Rip, while the men got into formation for a little drum concert.

The party slowly dwindled down. After all the marshmallows and the booze, everyone was getting a little tired. That is, until Sebastian busted out his freakish cat thing, and Chotaire went monkey.

That was terrifying.?√ᬨ‚ĆHowever, it spawned a little bit of AV craziness! Everyone decided to dress up as something. We had a broken dragon, a monkey, a red moogle, and a mini Elvis! In the words of Comet, “everyone got all cutified!” And that we did.

Sebastian was coming up with some weird AVs, as were the others (like Uranus, apparently). I stayed in my moogle outfit, and Sebastian decided to wear some crazy outfit. I don’t know what it was supposed to be, but I called it the Anti-Christ. Anyways, I pulled out my trustworthy minigun, preparing to battle the beast…

Now, I wish this ending was dramatic, but it wasn’t. I put my minigun away and everyone bailed. Cause it was REALLY late, right… 4:30 or so AM, (SL time)?√ᬨ‚Ćand everyone was getting a little dizzy and disoriented. So we all bailed. But it was A LOT of fun, I hope another spontaneous party happens again. And maybe next time, Keala can come… that’d be great.

— Max Eclipse, Moogle with a Minigun

I’m a relative newcomer to Quan Li, only finding out about it when Keala showed it to me. Nonetheless, it’s now my second most frequented beach, and I find more and more about it that I like with each visit.

When I first landed on Quan Li, I was a bit intimidated. It’s alot bigger than Amore, and Amore at the time was the only beach I had ever been to. Nonetheless, I had to ride those waves. They were calling to me, and Max Eclipse was ready to answer. One of my favorite things about Quan Li right from the start is the free boards lying around. That meant that the poorest people could still ride in style. It also meant a test drive for Sebastian’s boards (which are amazing, by the ...]]> Surf Spot review done by Namiko’s own Maxwell Eclipse

I’m a relative newcomer to Quan Li, only finding out about it when Keala showed it to me. Nonetheless, it’s now my second most frequented beach, and I find more and more about it that I like with each visit.

When I first landed on Quan Li, I was a bit intimidated. It’s alot bigger than Amore, and Amore at the time was the only beach I had ever been to. Nonetheless, I had to ride those waves. They were calling to me, and Max Eclipse was ready to answer. One of my favorite things about Quan Li right from the start is the free boards lying around. That meant that the poorest people could still ride in style. It also meant a test drive for Sebastian’s boards (which are amazing, by the way).

Speaking of Sebastian Saramago’s boards, Quan Li is where you can find them. You can get them custom done (which I intend to, eventually) or buy some of his pre-made ones (which are gorgeous). I ride with one of his boards, you should too.

Surfboards aren’t the only cool thing Sebastian has for Quan Li, either. I found a fishing rod and tackle box lying around, and found out about?√ᬨ‚ĆLes White’s?√ᬨ‚Ćawesome new fishing rod! I had to check this out, fishing in SL? Are you crazy? It’s awesome. You can catch several different things, with the goal of catching them all! I’ve caught three tires! The only downside is that the rod can only be used at Quan Li, but why would you want to leave Quan Li anyways? It’s awesome.

Every beach has to have a main attraction. Something to draw the thrill seekers and those not faint at heart alike. Some beaches have beautiful women, others, cool rides and animations. Quan Li? The TSUNAMI wave. It’s?√ᬨ‚Ća beast, and it’s a hell of a ride. Novices steer clear, unless you want to eat saltwater and have your face sting for weeks. It doesn’t care who you are, it will chew you up and spit you out. The wave is also on sale for those who want to add a little punch to their beach.

That’s not to say Quan Li doesn’t have drawbacks. I’ve noticed during my sessions that the lag sometimes isn’t as good as I would hope (though it’s not as bad as Laguna was, oh no) but who cares about lag when you’re surrounded by funny people, beautiful babes, and a whole lot of waves?

All in all, Quan Li is a damn good place to hang out. It might not hold a place in my heart like Amore does, but it’s freaking beautiful. It’s got good people, a killer wave, beautiful trees, and what can I say? It makes me look good.

?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù Max Eclipse, Fisherman?!

I’ve been all over Second Life. I’ve hit Laguna, rode the tsunami at Quan Li. Hell, I’ve been to Bora Bora. But one beach stands out: Cin Cin on the Isle of Amore.

“But Max, Amore doesn’t have a tsunami wave!” You might say. No, it doesn’t. But a tsunami wave isn’t anything if the beach it’s on doesn’t have heart, and when you talk about heart, you talk about Cin Cin. It was the first beach that welcomed me into its arms, the beach I lost my SL surfing virginity to. I’ve met a strange cast of characters here, each of them as unique and entertaining as the last. Hell, I met Keala, herself, on Cin Cin.

There are A LOT of things to do on Amore, too. There are working two seated ...]]> Surf Spot review done by Namiko’s own Max Eclipse

I’ve been all over Second Life. I’ve hit Laguna, rode the tsunami at Quan Li. Hell, I’ve been to Bora Bora. But one beach stands out: Cin Cin on the Isle of Amore.

“But Max, Amore doesn’t have a tsunami wave!” You might say. No, it doesn’t. But a tsunami wave isn’t anything if the beach it’s on doesn’t have heart, and when you talk about heart, you talk about Cin Cin. It was the first beach that welcomed me into its arms, the beach I lost my SL surfing virginity to. I’ve met a strange cast of characters here, each of them as unique and entertaining as the last. Hell, I met Keala, herself, on Cin Cin.

There are A LOT of things to do on Amore, too. There are working two seated jetskis, windsurfing and lots of stuff for couples including a little getaway shack. There are waterslides, too, for anyone who wants to give the inner kid a little fun!?√ᬨ‚Ć There’s an on-site ice skating rink, a hot tub, beautiful scenery and the most gorgeous sunset in all of Second Life!

Surfing here is fun too, and isn’t that what this is all about? The waves are solid, and while not?√ᬨ‚Ća tsunami, are steady and good for people new to the SL?√ᬨ‚Ćsurfing experience. The on-site boards are crap, so if you really want to experience these waves, you should pick up one of Sebastian’s boards. I know I did, and it was worth every penny.

Amore’s got a natural beauty to it. It’s ridiculously beautiful, and so are the women (and I would know, if you get my drift). It’s the perfect romantic getaway and the lag is not as bad as most beaches. It’s a separate sim, free from exploring noobs and griefers, too. Oh, and did I mention the waterfall? A three-story waterfall reaching to the top of the mountain is quite the beauty. It’s also a perfect place to unwind and relax.

All in all, I am proud to be Namiko’s Amore Local. It’s an honor, and I am flattered. This beach is my home, my surf spot, my retreat, and a great damn place to pick up chicks. And if it’s good enough for me, then it’s good enough for you.

?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù Max Eclipse, Amore Local

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