Progress!

That's better. Can I just say that I really really don't like building a roof. That's two down - one or two more to go.

Some progress ....

I realize that this probably looks a little arbitrary. But I do have a semblance of a plan. And it's important to remember that I keep tinkering as I go - so builds go through significant change as I'm working. :)

The adventure continues ..........

One year ago today I joined Second Life. This is the only photo of me I have from back then - and that's only because when I enter a Region name at login it shows this pic.

I'd like to say I only looked like this for a brief period of time but it was really more like 3 or 4 months. I was so busy buying land and learning to build that I just didn't worry about my AV. Once I started to go out into the world I did make a few improvements. I have no idea why Wrath actually spoke to me back then - and more than once. :)

I've met the usual suspects - nice folks, nasty folks, just plain weird folks. Those with agendas, those with hormones, those who you just want to fold up and put in your pocket to keep them safe.

The best part - yes apart from the nice folks - is the learning and building. That's just really really neat. And one day I'll get good at it.

In the meantime I remain in awe of the minds and talent in this place and astounded at those who just don't get it. With any luck the next year will be even better. :)

Consider this an enormous thank you to the friends who make this place welcoming, the artists and builders who share their visions with me and the Lindens who make it possible for me to encounter all of them.

Finally .......

Well the first building is almost done - so I can move my office into the second floor. I went with decorated glass doors and windows on the front of the bottom floor because - well, why not?

And I've lost one of my cats again. sheesh

And yes I could get used to this. :)

The problem with texures .......

is that they're just textures. The good news about the wealth of prims available to me on the island is that I can satisfy my need for more realistic depth etc. So adding the cylinder tiles to the roof makes it look much better than just relying on the "texture" of the tiles. :)

Well........

There are no doors or windows yet - and it's missing a staircase. But building has started. :)

Just for the heck of it ....

I was puttering away on the island and decided, just out of curiousity, to check my stats. My FPS was 83.9. A person could get used to that. :)