I need someone organized, reliable, mature, preferably an English speaker and able to take charge and get things completed with out constant reminding.

Duties will include, but may or may not be limited to:

Adding, updating and completing information on the Winterfell Calendar. This may include checking my entries and adding SLURLS or descriptions

Listing Winterfell events on the SL events page

Post events on the NING

Occasionally host events for me if I am unable to attend

Sending group notices, IM’s and note cards on my behalf

Checking meters weekly for past due tier or rent

Attend monthly sim meeting to take minutes and quietly prompt me about things I am forgetting.

I am normally a well organized person, but I have so much going on between SL and RL that I run out of time and forget to do important things. If you would like to help me get my act in gear, please send me an email at serra.anansi@gmail.com.

This position will pay 4000L a week and only serious candidates need apply.

I will close the application process on Sunday March 1st and start interviews that following week.

WINTER IS COMING! A year long series of book discussions covering the much loved and highly acclaimed series from George RR Martin "A Song of Fire and Ice"

If you have not treated yourself to this fantastic series, I can not recomend it highly enough. If you start now, you still have time to read the first book and the first third of the second book. Join us to talk about your favorite characters, plot twists and predictions!

Saturday February 7th 3-4pm slt
Winterfell Palace Library, Winterfell Taure En Lor
http://slurl.com/secondlife/winterfell/130/190/25

Join us as we begin a three part discussion of "A Clash of Kings," book two in the "Song of Ice & Fire" series by author George R.R. Martin. This is a great time to jump into the series, and spreading the discussion over three dates means you don't have to have read the entire book by March 7. If you like adventure, suspense, a whisper of magic and drama, you will thoroughly enjoy this tale set in a mythical medieval country. George R.R. Martin has a huge group of loyal fans, and it's easy to see why once you begin reading his books.

I have been listening to this music stream for a couple days now, I really like it. The station breaks are a bit silly, but the music is top notch!

http://85.17.36.141:8586

Vampiria Radio - The Europe's first Radio station Via Satellite & webradio,to feature the best in Gothic,Medieval,Darkwave,BreakCore,Experimental,Ambient and NeoFolk Music! ! Vampiria Radio brings Music to millions of Audience and listeners in Europe and Around the Globe!

Click here to visit their site!
**Warning - the site has a fetish slant with it's images - might not be safe for work environments**

I really hate the fact that to 90% of the world "gothic" is synonymous with fetish crazed vamp whores - but really, with that all said, the music played is wonderfully suited for the mind set of Winterfell

There are two major conventions being planned, SLCC in San Francisco in August, and SteamCon in Seattle in October, that might be suitable for a meetup of the Realm of the Roses (in case you didn't know, that's what our land mass is called... it includes Winterfell, Independent State of Caledon, Lovelace and Zeppelinheim) and other friendly communities (New Babbage, Steelhead, Consulate of Europa Wulfenbach, Steeltopia, Orcadia, New Toulouse, Raglanshire, &c. and so on) from Second Life.

Please take a moment to complete a short survey here in order to gauge interest in either event, or to volunteer to help plan specialty programming.

Nation, by Terry Prachett
Come join us at the Winterfell Library, at 12 Noon, Sunday the 14th December, 2008 to discuss this interesting new book!

From the author widely known for his Discworld series, Nation is something new and stands alone in it's own universe. A non-Discworld novel that Terry said he felt he had to write over the last few years. Such a departure from the expected continuation of the Discworld related "Tiffany Aching" series has already caused some serious deliberation and discussion about the book without even looking at its content.

Opinions seem very polarized, and I feel that those familiar with Pratchett's works will have a lot to say about how it differs from the usual. However the book, while written in a Pratchett style is something apart, and has a timeless depth to it. Those who have never read a Pratchett book before will really enjoy this one, and need no introduction to any of his other work beforehand, and be able to add some great insights into his writing from a fresh perspective.

The book starts out in the Pelagic Ocean Islands and follows the course of a young Islander boy, a young English lady of noble birth and their attempt to cope with the devastating effects of the tidal wave that brings them together. As the survivors come together on the island, a great many questions arise, and not just about where the next meal is coming from. Many of the people wonder why the gods allowed this to happen, and there is a real depth to the questions that Pratchett's characters ask in this book as they seek to rebuild a Nation.

Come join us at the Winterfell Library, at 12 Noon, Sunday the 14th December, 2008 to discuss this interesting new book!

I LOVE THEM!!!

Uni took many long hours of figuring these trees out, they are two prims each and have amazing textures that change when you (the owner) touch them. There are 5 sizes, seven seasonal leaf/branch textures and five seasonal bark textures... Did I mention they are COPY?

1000L for the pack, you will get a 250L refund if you are a Winterfell resident, make sure you wear your tag! You can find them here!

Comes with a bonus unscripted "Ray of sunlight" to further accentuate your trees.

The pack is set to No MOD due to the use of mega prims for sizes. this
is so you as the owner does not inadvertently resize and break a tree. If you have a specific size you would like, please IM Uni Ninetails and she will make you a specific size for a small fee. Tho I can't imagine needing a custom, the sizes included in the pack are really versatile.

ENJOY!!

The OpenSpace sims of Winterfell Requiem, Winterfell Mithras and Winterfell Haven have been taken away to convert Winterfell Morigion into a full sim. Jace and his team are working feverishly to get the island back up and functioning, and I suspect that with the speed of Jaces whip... construction will be complete by the mid weekend.

I have been promised a grand reopening party to celebrate - keep your eye out for the invite.

The schedule for conversions are as follows:

Move Winterfell Libris to its new home east of Reverie

Convert Winterfell Sonnet, Winterfell Dark Sea and Winterfell Eventide into Winterfell Maldoror (full sim) and place it in its new home north of Morigion

Move Winterfell Harbor to its new home east of Sanctuary

Convert Winterfell Breakwater, Winterfell Eidolon and Winterfell Serenity into Winterfell Amaranthine (full sim) and place it in its new home north of Winterfell Laudanum

And finally move the remaining OS sims into place and figure out how to convert Winterfell Undertow into a full sim. I am short one OS. Do I let it just poof or do I pay for the extra OS to convert? And if I do convert, is there any demand for more Dark Victorian land?

*EDIT* I have taken the plunge and bought an OS sim off a friend who had an extra from his conversions. So that OS sim along with Winterfell Fathom and Winterfell Elysium will be used to convert Winterfell Undertow into Winterfell Anodyne.

Much Love,
Miss Serra

I feel like my face is forever stained with tears and this knot in my throat will never go away... but I am trying to get through this with my head held up and an optimistic outlook. I am clinging to the dream that is Winterfell, clinging to the dear and cherished friends I have made, many of which have found a permanent place in my heart.

But much like the end of my grandmother’s life, countless scary diagnosis and endless complications, there was the moment that we just had to face the facts, she was dieing and she was dieing soon.

Now I feel the same way about Second Life. Outright denial and blind optimism is replaced with quiet acceptance and determination to make the best the inevitable end. The final diagnosis has been given; Linden Lab will do as they please when they please how they please. Second Life has become cancerous, beauty is being taken over by greed and substandard management.

Winterfell will not be closing any time soon… but you see that speck on the horizon?

*points to that little dot gleaming on the sunset colored waters*

That is where we are going. I can’t see what or were it is yet and I know it will be a dark journey … but when we get there we will be greeted with a brand new sunrise. We will take a deep breath of fresh brand new air and close our hands around each others hands and begin again as a family with a single vision.

So in my sadness I know there is a future happiness… and I thank each and everyone of you for standing by me in this terrible time, sharing in both my heartbreak as well as my joy.

I love you all.
Miss Serra

Final count for the 2008 Boobie Ball :

$L247,903 after being matched by both Eva and myself that's $L743,709 or over $2,700 USD!! raised for breast cancer research!

This event was such a thrilling and rewarding event for Eva and myself, that we will be doing the Boobie Ball again next year as well as forming a "Saving Second Base" SL RFL team and sim.

So to that end, I have started up a group called "Saving Second Base" there is a 100L membership fee, but all money raised from membership fees will be donated to breast cancer research. Please consider joining the group to help us make these events as successful as they can be, or to simply show your support for this very important cause!

Humbly yours,
Miss Serra Anansi, Senecshelf of Winterfell and Her Grace, Eva, Duchess of Loch Avie






::LIST OF DONORS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR::

Adelyn Hansen
Adianna Price
Albemuth Dilweg
AliceWendy Bookmite
Annechen Lowey
Avariel Falcon
Ayuki Setsuko
Breezy Carver
Bryndal Ellison
Cat Lunasea
Ceidru Gothly
Charlene Trudeau
Cuznit Oh
Darlingmonster Ember
Delilah Nephilim
Desmond Magic
Dracona Lisle
Eiden Ember
Eleanor Anderton
Elrik Merlin
Eva Bellambi
Fallacy DeCuir
Fatima Ur
Fogwoman Gray
Gabrielle Riel
Galactic Baroque
Hotspur Otoole
Huff Huldschinsky
Hypatia Callisto
Illdoran Nightfire
Jameson Despres
Jenilicious DeCuir
Jia Janus
JJ Drinkwater
Kaffe McMahon
Kamilah Hauptmann
Kara Timtam
Katrina Pugilist
Kellan McKenna
Kiralette Kelley
KlausWulfenbach Outlander
LadyFire Sands
LeeLu Anatine
Lianndraa Gothly
Liz Gealach
Loki Mahana
Lumina Elvehjem
Marie Michel
Merry Calliope
Mickey James
Midnyte DeCuir
Misery Moonlight
Molly Montale
Muse Carmona
Mykyl Nordwind
Nerilka Quandry
Nicolae Adamski
Nix Sands
Nyre Gray
Oolon Sputnik
Otenth Paderborn
Phnx Mubble
Podruly Peccable
Pooky Amsterdam
Radslns Hutchence
Reghan Straaf
Rhianon Jameson
Riven Homewood
Saffia Widdershins
Samantha Poindexter
Serra Anansi
Siri Woodget
Southsea Rockett
Star Fairymeadow
Stefanik Dagostino
Subghoul Epsilon
Touma Yoshikawa
Verde Otaared
VictorianLace Goodliffe
Wildstar Beaumont
Yanik Lytton
Yasmine Alvord
Yezdia Miles

This Saturdays events in Winterfell!

First is the Practical Tarot group meeting
A group meets every Saturday at 8am SLT to discuss various Tarot related subjects.
Saturday September 27th 8am - 10am SLT
North East Corner of Taure En Lor - Red Tent
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/185/128/25


Second is the second installment of the "His Dark Materials" book discussion:
Winterfell Book Discussion - His Dark Materials - The Subtle Knife
Saturday September 27th 12pm - 2pm SLT
Winterfell Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/128/191/25


Finally is the monthly WinterDance:
Semi-formal WinterDance for the residents and friends of Winterfell
Saturday September 27th 2pm - 4pm SLT
Winterfell Taure En Lor Ballroom
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/128/211/25

The Bards Gathering (Storytelling Night)
Thursday, September 25, 5pm – 7pm
Tauren En Lor, Winterfell 128,110,25

Join us under the stars of Taure En Lor every third Thursday of the month. Experience the magic; tell a tale, recite a poem, sing us a song or simply relax with friendly folks from all over the grid.

This month being the first month, the theme will be dreams. Day dreams, dreams come true or your worst nightmare…

Click here to be TPed directly to the event

Starting October 5th, every other Sunday at 3pm SLT I will be hosting a Winterfell Campfire talk.

This is open to all of Winterfell residents, Winterfell Community, and anyone else that hears about it and wants to come.

This will be a town hall of sorts so bring any Winterfell related questions, concerns or ideas you have!

Boobies. Breasts. TaTas.

They are called many things and although they come in all shapes and sizes (large, small, saggy and perky), they have one thing in common: The ability to develop cancer.

Even though there is no cure yet, the annual Blogger Boobie-Thon is doing its part to make cancer a thing of the past. As she has for the past 3 years, Her Grace of Loch Avie's human will take part in this event.

www.boobiethon.com

During the first week of October people from across the globe can submit pictures of bare and covered breasts to raise money for breast cancer causes.

Founded in 2002 by Florida blogger Robyn Pollman (www.shutterblog.com,) the Boobie-Thon has grown into a well-known event, raising tens of thousands for breast cancer and blogger-charity causes, with over 1500 people contributing pictures. The Susan G. Koman Foundation has, in the past, been the largest recipient of the funds.

Both founders and participants are hoping to generate exposure and donations for a worthy cause.

Males and females can submit pictures of their breasts. The covered boobies are featured on the free area of the site. The price of viewing the bare breasts is $50.

Come join Eva Bellambi and me as we host the first ever Boobie Ball. This will be held in Winterfell at the Taure En Lor Ballroom on October 4th, noon to 2pm SLT. This is not a formal event. Please just come ready to have some fun and be generous with your Lindens.

Wear Pink if you like, and you may dance topless if you dare, in honor of the breasts and lives we are working to save.

There will be donation kiosks and vendors with items for sale. All proceeds will be donated to BoobieThon.com during their annual campaign. Miss Serra and Miss Eva will match all donations. So come see your donation to this worthy cause tripled.

Donations will be listed on the site as coming from Winterfell and Caledon's Boobie Ball.

Please contact Eva Ballambi or me if you have any questions.

I am looking for four photographs that show off the beauty and splendor of Winterfell to use in the header image above.

I will take entries through September 15th. Not only will I use the four that I like best, I will pay 1,oooL for each image, even if they are all from the same photographer!

Send me your 512x512 full mod images in SL - name the images with your name and the number of the image. Example: Joe Schmoe 1 of 3, Joe Schmoe 2 of 3, Joe Schmoe 3 of 3... you get the idea?

See you on the 13th!!
Miss Serra

I am so bad!!! I forgot the 13th was coming up... I really do need a babysiter!

I know it is short notice, but I do hope you can make it!!

September 13th, 6-8pm SLT, Taure En Lor - Grove of Dreams

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/128/95/25

After a month of planning and building and revising and biting my nails and swearing and cheering, tomorrow is the day I start moving the new Winterfell build down to the ground level. I decided to build it up at 650m to give myself time and privacy to really work out what I wanted the new area to look like. And not disrupt the venders or visitors, which I think I did despite my best intentions.

Starting tomorrow night at around 8pm SLT I will start returning the old shops, taking what I can of the build into my inventory and doing the first round of terraforming in preparation for the new build to be moved down.

I figure that will take about an hour to two hours (with the normal interruptions that SL and RL provide), after that I will cross my fingers and carefully lower the new building down into place and do another round of terraforming. It shouldn’t be too hard; I have it linked up into about 8 pieces… OH, maybe I will rezfoo it tonight!! Great idea Serra… LOL!!

If I can get the new build into a rezfoo tonight, the instillation shouldn’t take long at all, hour tops with the extra tweaking of the land. Then I will bring all the merchants shops down that I can and IM the ones I can’t or don’t have a new shop set up. Hopefully there are a good number of merchants online and I won’t have to get nasty about getting set up in time for the opening party on Saturday.

Then comes the art and furniture and then finally I will move down the trees and install the secret, which will take a good deal of terraforming, but hopefully if I do it right throughout the process of getting things down from 650, it wont be much work at all.

I will be doing things slowly and carefully, but I hope I am over estimating the time it will take to move everything down. I would like to spend the rest of the night and following morning shopping and building some more furniture… and setting up my own store. Yes, you read right! I will have a store in my own sim FINALLY! Took me long enough don’t you think?

Feel free to come and gawk at me while I do the move!

Much love and kisses!
Miss Serra

Threik Wilkinson in SL - Keith R. Ainsworth in RL - reads from his book of poetry The Courage of Intimacy. Life, death and the relationships we forge between: The Courage of Intimacy is a collection of modern poetry exploring the fundamental human need to connect with others.

3:30pm to 4:30pm SLT
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/128/126/21

... and you have the waterways which must be kept open to sailing, and you want some land to be open to wandering visitors, but you would like to keep them out of your private areas… visitors falling in love with the area for its beauty and charm and then hopefully wanting to move in, is what will keep Winterfell flourishing and vital.

How can you make it easy for visitors to know where they can and where they shouldn’t wander?

EASY!

All islands should have parcel divide enabled, so you can do some snazzy land management to let visitors know where they are welcome to explore in a few easy steps:

Step one: Name your sim something neato like “Sea of Rosy Sunsets – Open for sailing” or what ever suits your fancy!

Step two: Cut a parcel around the land mass of your island and name it something like “Land of Hippo – Open to Public” or what ever is appropriate.

Step three: Cut a parcel around your home or just a section of your home and name it something like “Marshmallow Manor – Open by Invite Only” again, what ever suites you and your home.

Step four: This is for the people who really want to be left alone! You can then add a security syetem on the section of land you want to be fully private. I HIGHLY recommend you to use “Star Security“ It has a nice particle test system, so you can press a button and see spheres of particles to show you the height and width etc of area it will scan, boot range, etc. It is also low lag and the particle setup really helps you understand what you are protecting.

Security notes: I request that you only protect as much of your building and land as you need to be comfortable, and no higher than 30 meters high. Give AT LEAST 30 seconds of warning time, lag and other SL issues can delay visitor’s ability to comply with your security settings and boot them home and cause the hapless visitor to get a sour feeling about Winterfell. If you protect a specific room in your house, and it is a reasonable size area that you have given plenty of warning with the other land parcel names and settings, and if you are careful with the security radius settings, you do not need to offer people any warning time at all.

I hope this helps everyone, and I do hope I didn't add any confusion, but as always... respond here if you have concerns or comments.

Much Love
Miss Serra

I finally gave into my itchy building finger and have started a rebuild of the village and palace in the heart of Winterfell. Because this its been eight whole months since I did any revamping and I feel this build is a bit more special than anything else I have done, I will be having a huge reopening party!

Music and entertainment provided by Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel.

Prizes and trivia and other nonsense provided by little ol' me and my W.I.C.K.E.D.team.

Please stop by August 23rd 2pm - 4pm SLT and help me bless the new village and palace with good cheer!

Every thirteenth of the month I host a little meet and greet for the residents of Winterfell. In the past the time for the party was pretty much "when ever I want" but that makes it hard on people to plan on attending.

Being that most thirteenths will fall on a weekday and not a weekend, and I have limited hours on week nights, I have decided that the party will be at 6pm SLT on the thirteenths that fall on weekdays.

On the days that the thirteenth falls on a weekend, I will do everything in my power to have the party at a time when the residents who live in non north american time zones are more likely to be able to attend.

On the oh so groovy days that the thirteenth falls on a Friday, I will be sure to set up something super extra special!

And to commemorate my finally sitting down to figure out a set schedule for this event, I wrote a poem!! LOL, it's not very good... but I had fun writing it!

Much love,
Miss Serra