This is mad- I had no idea about this until now! When I chose the name ‘Kittywitchin’ for this blog I did it because it combined my name (Kitty, obviously) hinted at my obsession with cats, and also incorporated the word ‘Witch’, being a practitioner of Witchcraft in RL and SL it was important for me to get that in. (Note-I could have written ‘practitioner of the arts magical’ there and I’m sure it would have sounded better but contrary to popular belief I am NOT that pretentious!) However I had NO knowledge that there were actually once womenfolk known as ‘Kittywitches’, until just now! These ladies hailed from Great Yarmouth (Went on holiday there once as a youngling, very nice) and were obviously BONKERS, and this is where the similarity with me ends. They would dress-up in their husbands clothing, smear blood on their faces and demand money from the locals, or beer. They were probably widows with no income so were driven to these extremes. It’s really intriguing so I need to find out more., I found a video that some ladies have produced recreating the Kittywitches and their exploits. (Should you be interested, you can see it on my Vodpod, or click here)
Author: Lisa Millar
SS Galaxy Ahoy!
I haven’t been to the SS Galaxy for a while, so whilst I was on the scrounge for a photo shoot I headed back for a nosey. They have some lovely shops there and the ship is amazing, although a lot has changed since my last visit. (I had a cabin there for a short while, it was great fun) After my spree was finished (and I had aquired a rather nice FREE Blaze gown) I went outside to wait for the ferry to Sagittaria. This is something I’ve meant to do for a while. Every ten minutes you can catch the ferry and it takes you to the nearby port for fun and frolics. I was a tad sceptical as I’ve been in SL boats before and not ‘moved’ with them, or been left stranded in the middle of the ocean..BUT this one actually works and it’s oodles of fun! Get on the boat and you’ll cruise alongside the liner, turn and then head for the port. It really isn’t that jerky, and even warns you when a sim crossing is about to take place. (The Galaxy crosses 3 sims!) When you finally arrive and disembark you’ll found yourself in a lovely welcome area which leads you out into Sagittaria itself. It’s an exceptionally pretty build (What do you expect from Bill Stirling?) and you can hire one of those dinky ‘Bispa’ scooters to zoom around on, or explore using the mono-rail. Go and have a look, it’s rather grand…some of the houses are seriously droolworthy! Oopsy, forgot to mention, the Captain of the ferry is a penguin. ‘Nuff said.
The Crown & Pearl Charity Fundraiser-ONE MILLION LINDEN RAISED!
Oh. My. God.
How amazing is this news? I just logged in before I go to RL work to get a message off Praddles stating that they’d achieved something amazingly special- they’ve raised L$1000000 for Cancer Research.
What can you say to that? All I can say is this- Thank You. To everyone involved, who gave their time and effort to the fundraiser. To everyone who has donated their time and their lindens- you are all utter stars and deserve to have undirty bottoms for the rest of your days.
A lot of people have asked me how Deedee is, and truth be told she is a poorly bunny indeed. It is a sad fact that 1 in 3 of us will be affected by Cancer-did you know that? Cancer is very scary and very unpleasant, but it CAN be treated and fundraising is crucial to finding a cure, or at least better treatments for it. Chemo is horrible, so is Radiotherapy. So is having a squillion needles shoved in you. So is having no veins left for those squillions of needles. Being sick, itchy, losing your hair and losing your strength are just a fraction of what sufferers have to go through. It’s not easy watching your best friend struggle through all this, and more besides. She has gone through so much. I never imagined that I’d see Deedee in a hospital bed after brain surgery. I never imagined that I’d see her bald (but she has a perfectly shaped head!)
The same person who had consoled me and helped me through personal heartbreak, the same person who had got frequently drunk with me on girly nights out, the same person who would stay over after said girly nights out and sleep with her head at the bottom of my bed (Never understood why she did that, because all I would do is fart heartily in her direction. Granted, her toes would be next to my nostrils but they are very nice toes:) I never imagined what she would have to endure. And she has endured so much.
Anyway, go to Dee’s blog to see it all from her perspective (Click here) but know this, you can make a difference to people’s lives by supporting charities like Cancer Research. No amount is ever too small, and it doesn’t even have to be money. It can be time or a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on..these are all just as valuable. Not just for the sufferers, but for their family and friends as well.
Once again, to all who supported the fundraising in whatever capacity…thank you:)
How stunning is this? Boudoir Rouge by Codebastard Redgrave – Ana Lutetia
Boudoir Rouge – Ana Lutetia, originally uploaded by Code Bastard Redgrave. Codebastard Redgrave has shot a series of images of some of the best looking ladies in Second Life and called it ‘Boudoir Rouge’. This is Ana Lutetia and she looks..well..breathtaking doesn’t she?
God knows how Codie does it but this is amazing work and real artistry.I strongly suggest you check out the rest of here series on Flickr! Now then, I wonder what I have to do to get her to do me??? !!!!
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