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It's the Real Thing.

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  Well, the picture above is not the real thing, but the Coke items I am putting into auctions are certainly the real deal. I am parting ways with a Coke jacket, t-shirt, and hat, and I figured my blog is the best way to get the early word out. I guess dedicated Cola hunters will find these items regardless, but I wanted to spill the soup so my readers are early bidders if they wish. Good luck, guys and gals! Coca-Cole White Jacket (M) Coca-Cola Red T-shirt (M) Coca-Cola Red Bottle Cap (M) In fantasy football news, I recently suffered an agonizingly close loss to Z_NEU_X -- losing by a single point! The top 4 teams will make the playoffs, and the champion will win 50,000 t-bux. 2nd and 3rd place winners in the playoffs walk away with 30k and 20k, respectively. I talked to Rowdi Designs recently, and she graciously agreed to sponsor the second half of the regular season -- the team with the highest score each week will win 2,000 T-bux. So generous of her! Lastly, I have included ...
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The Gatsby Lounge

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  Isla Bonita, created by Jimuari and b00ya, is a neighborhood development on the North side of Aurora Island. A new community clubhouse sprang up on Isla Bonita, and residents here were invited to help decorate it. I mentioned to Jim (aka Jimuari) that art-deco is my favorite architectural style, and I also shared images and a video about its history and Parisian origins. Jim took in everything that I provided and built a very impressive relaxation space on the second floor of our community center. The carpeting, furniture, and accessories all evoke the luxurious and timeless style that was so popular in the early 20th century; I have also added a few art pieces to enhance the overall effect. As a bonus, a jukebox plays jazz around the clock. A few visitors have enthusiastically referred to the room as "The Gatsby Lounge." I think this description is wholly appropriate given art-deco was so prevalent in that film. And for anyone who would like to visit, I am planning an open...
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I Know What You Did Last Weekend

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  Well, I know what SOME of you did last weekend. As for me, I am gradually getting used to the time change that accompanies the annual end of Daylight Savings Time. I wish DST would just stay year round; there was recent legislation introduced to do this, but it never went anywhere. That is my only rant for today, guys. I also wanted to mention a project that will soon be appearing on this blog. It goes along with my plans to host a "Noir-vember" weekend film-festival. I think it will be a lot of fun for those who enjoy classic film-noir movies of the 1940s and 50s . I attended an Ourstock get-together event at that cool house on Hippie Islands; actually, this particular event was hosted by Delight. Zip was very pleased with the crowd turnout, and we shared various stories and anecdotes throughout the evening. Steve Martin came up in one such conversation, and it reminded me of this funny encounter he once had with Elvis Presley in the 1970s. I looked it up again on YouTube ...
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Be There or Be Square.

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  Recently, Reiju encountered an avie who had returned to there after an extended absence from the world. His reportorial instincts kicked into gear, and Reiju did an extended interview with dont_try_me, a thereian from the United Kingdom. It is great to see another thereian coming home! And check out that vehicle collection! Blast from the Past: An Interview with a returning player on There.com. By chance, I ran into an avie named dont_try_me while exploring There.com. When I learned she was a longtime legacy player returning to the world, I seized the opportunity to ask about her memories, rare treasures, and what brought her back. Here is our conversation. Reiju: Welcome, dont_try_me! Thanks for taking the time to chat with me. You’ve been part of There.com since 2006, and now you’re back after some time away. I’d love to hear what brought you back, what you remember about the early days, and what keeps this world special for you dont_try_me: I never stopped loving the game and...
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Remembering Paddo...

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  In February this past year, things were very slow at my online job. I would log on to there early in the morning and hang out at my cafe, doing minor decorating and playing around with various A.I. programs. On one such morning, Paddo dropped by out of the blue. He was looking for one of his favorite Gin partners, but I was happy to have some company. Even better, it turned into a regular thing; Paddo and I would sit around and discuss pretty much anything under the morning stars. It also gave me an opportunity to listen and learn from someone whose life experiences exceeded my own. At the beginning of 2026, a lot of good stuff was happening on there.  People were decorating for the annual fair, and I put together a venue to advertise my Words and Lyrics  programming. I also set up my Net-Sleuths headquarters a short drive away for a bit of privacy when I needed a break. Friends and friends of friends gradually discovered my "secret hideaway." Newcomers such as LucaAQ, ...
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Thank you, readers!

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  My blog has been getting a lot of views recently, which I very much appreciate. I think the Halloween articles have provided a nice boost in readership, particularly my interview with horror-movie blogger Brian Collins. He has 15,000 followers on X, so I am assuming some of them made their way here. The more, the merrier. I think the R.L. Stine article also increased my numbers, and I still have some content from that event I will post in the near future. At the book festival, I purchased  Secrets From a Serial Killer  by up-and-coming author J.C. Moore. I also attended Mr. Moore's presentation on his novel and asked to do a short interview with him, to which he agreed. So that article is currently in the pipeline. I attended pennylouise's buggy-jumping event on Saturday night and had a fun time. I didn't expect to be doing a full loop before launching off a ramp, though! LOL   Also had a few successful launches during the night and was pleasantly surprised to...
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