wedding party and all in attendance. Some couldnt make it due to
health and other matters and is fully understood and always in
hearts of those dear... even when away. The rumors also of Nibbs
passing were also quashed by her being very alive.
Congrates again to the wonderful newlyweds!
There were also those representing realms of present and past;
Including; The beautiful bright LadyClass Ambassador of Bladarion, rye_moonfire long time lady shapechanging friend to and of several realms, a former lady member of Kingdom of Virtopia, Lady Fam one of the few left from the first VP realm, Lady Mercia of realm once known as Virtual Camelot in abstentia due to surgery sends her best to newlyweds and all. And of course representing mass fun, frivoloty in great abundent measurs goin_nutz aka SirLaffsalot again didnt fail in his mission of humor unending.
Twas a grand and wonderful wedding indeed !
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QueenVi sister to Queen MyHeart originally of old VP realm
Shad5owGate has wedding Friday Jan 25,2008 at 9pm EST on Yak Chat
http://www.yackity-yak.com/chathelp/vp-client-setup.html .
The old Virtual Places and Halsoft mega and other patches work there to and can be found at http://vpchat.com/download .
The wedding is in Kingdom of Astalot at http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/arklow/33/royalwedding.html
With ball to follow at http://www.fortunecity.com/bally/arklow/33/royalwedball.html .
If you get this in a timely manner please drop in or pass this on to those who may know her of older realms for dropping in for wedding. Or pass it on to any for dropping in there or elsewhere at a later time if wished. Also some are thinking of opening up old or new realms and homes in Yak Chat to, plus there are already a few old timers already there as well.
I hope this new year has been wonderful for you and all dear!
( biggum grins n huggage to :) ______________________________
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Aug 1 Returned from a holiday trip to meet and visit in person one of my longest and best vp friends. Had a magnificent time, her family and boyfriend havent extended thus far any wishes to have me hung from the nearest tree.. which is a good thing methinks ( grins n winks ;) My thanks again here to her for the greatest friendship and time shared of recent and past.. in me always you have a true friend whom regards you in the highest :) ____________________________________________________________________
June 21 I was away for a time unknown and will continue posting update messages in such consideration as thoughts, heart and schedule allow ____________________________________________________________________
June 5.. Yup ole long winded here is back wandering the realms again for a time.. have really been enjoying reunionizing <--dun care if dat be a word or not ;> ..for those not yet seen in such yet and those seen..always we are together in heart and so many cherished memories.. in sorrowful and the joyous times ..its all good when comes to love and friendship :)
As well got to catch up with several of me sis's, one for a seventeen hour conversation ( longwindedness runs in me family ;) another sis bein a sis.. nagged me to catch up on links here.. lol. So have finally got around to it..removed about a hundred links.. updated and added others.. if was browser or maintenance time on any links I deleted please give me a good naggin like me sis did (grins n winks:) and they will gladly be reactivated herein :) Did a wee bit of spring cleaning so the previous personal updates have been moved to page accessed by the last link in first section below :)
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April 5.. Some times in life things get a bit interesting.. today was definitely one of those days.. lost brakes on my 4x4 going in to mountains which was entertaining enough then with return trip freezing rain.. gotta like Murphy's Law.. keeps me from ever being to bored hehehe As well easter greetings with best wished then to one and all ( ye ole eastah bear hugga's :)
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Feb 24.. out of mountains for a while, for the dear sweet ladies that didnt get the valentines day they wished and more for those who did ( imaginative flowers, chocolates and of course big ole mountain bear hugga's :) ____________________________________________________________________
December 25; hmmmmm.. its a holiday today.. like any one would forget this day with all ze xmas tunes all ever the place hehehe. To be truthful I have never been a huge fan of christmas so in past have researched the historical facts of it. In brief it was a wiccan/ pagan holiday which became superceded by the christians choosing this day as the birth of christ. Which any one looking at history would know with previous calender systems and historical accuracy that there is no way of pinpointing this alleged date.
There are many faiths of good that do not in any fashion recognize christianity in any given shape or form and vice versa. For myself I look beyond the religious and political ramifications and look to the bright side. There is nothing wrong with a holiday season where people can take time to relax and enjoy in reunion and new acquaintances made. Eating great food and celebrating isnt exactly something to snuff at either :)
As many know I was born christian yet am neither agnostic nor athiest in the truest letter of each term. I know there is good and evil all around us and know I am of good. Thus in my own way cherishing, protecting and learning of all faiths and those of good.. for therein all lies greatest truths of good. In such at several periods through out history I would have been branded a heritic, and most likely there would be an "attempted" hunting and burning of mineself. Yet in this day in age there is more tolerance as many faiths are evolving and waking up to many truths which is wonderful to see. Some still show zealous indiffernce to others not alike themselves .. but clear and seen it is there loss not those of others different than them as there are so many joys and knowledge to be shared:)
So in conclusion I see this holiday season some call christmas and some call it by other names. Not as a time to haggle of religious, racial or so many other disputed areas. But as a time to relax, enjoy, celebrate and reflect on all what is good in our hearts and all therein. Whether whoops of joy or a warm thought of those dear near and far. A time to enjoy great festivities and food or memories of such. For those spending this season far from those loved be it military, oilfield and other foreign and remote postings I to wish best and hope you dont spend this season in sorrow but do spend it remember great times shared and looking to the future of great memories and shared joys yet to come.
PS Seasons greetings and happy new year to you and yours.. always :)
( ye ole celebrating northern bear huggers atcha's :)
Best wishes;
Free_Knight
Wishing every one a wonderful August with hopes that you and yours
find solace and joys in the greatest of love and life.
( with hugs for those that wish them and grins for all :)
PS. Ran in to a bro and from him and another search I added a couple of new links to the first section below with some places that some from old VP have wandered to. _______________________________
With summer and winter both starting in various areas of the world
it is nice to pause and reflect upon dear people and memories whom
are always with us in heart and thought. To each of you I wish the
best in love, life and laughter. (with grins n hugs to:)
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(Daylight savings time grins n best with hugs to any who wish:)
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Through this festive season and new year I wish the best to every
one and unto those in your hearts dear. Along with wishing every one
in this some times crazy world the best in all to. Peace and love
are beautiful and all deserve them. ( big warm grins n hugs to :)
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Nov 0306 Recently one of great honor, character, humor and merit known as Prince Texman passed away and is remembered for all his incredibilities. He is one of many I have met in my wanders of vp and didnt know him as well as many did. But there are some like him whom shine in first impression, his ways and also in how well others spoke of him. My hearted condolences to those he loved greatly in friendship and family. There is a memorial guest book for him located at the following for those wishing to read or add to memorium. http://pub18.bravenet.com/guestbook/1470323332/1
Oct 0506; Sterling aka Rusty passed away Sept 22/06 and there is a memorial guest book in his honor at http://pub31.bravenet.com/guestbook/2604664840 if you wish, please add therein what you wish and pass this address on to those that knew him if you will. My hearted condolences to those that knew him since he began in the realms in Shad5owgate to his later even becoming a king and later finding great joy with the great gammon groups of herein.
Also my condolences extended heartedly to those mourning Prince Silverwolf later known as King Silverwolf and out side the realm loved as a man named Ervin.
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Spring 06; Where I am
now it is spring, in other parts of the world the season is
otherwise. Yet no matter where each is in the world their are many
warm memories, thoughts and those yet to be... it's all good :)
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Seasons best of now and
yet to come wished for everyone! ( Seasonal hugs n such :)
Still alive near end of 05,
with of course much herein to update and say, as usual.. though
will do so in more detail, at another time.
My love and best deeply to all and unto those shining in your hearts.. always ( big ole warm grin, hugs, bows, salute.. etc. )
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Mar 10, Find myself again returning to remote areas and departing for a time. Also had very much enjoyed catching up with so many these past few days. Though didnt get to see every one and do hope none feel slighted in this, as such was not the intent.
Wanted to say again thanks to those whom got to spend time with recently and also to those seen both months and years ago. Your really great people, even if we dont always get along.. such doesnt detract from any. Some times circumstances in life make such to be so. With time, love and friendship among many great things able to magically heal in each their own way.
Some had questions of what I have been up to and in consideration of those I didnt get to catch up with. Will leave a brief summary of nearly a year past.
Got disengaged last spring, didnt get married to the lady I was engaged to. Took some for sorting much out in my life, thoughts, heart and to rest as well. Then about five months ago, fired up working again with a vengeance. With since then having eight days off and not planning to slow down for a while yet. Thus my time here will remain random for an unknown time yet to come.
Though whether near or away.. always those of you loved as friends, family and even admired in association or passing. Each remains in my heart and thoughts.. always :)
( big ole grins n huggers for any whom wish or need them :)
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Dec 23, this date in much of the world. I found myself recently returned from a remote area, with this evening spent in a movie theater. Therein, thoroughly I did enjoy " Return Of The King ". Towards the end of the movie in glancing about twas noticed a great degree of age range. From small children to senior citizens, which of course lead my often overly active mind to much pondering. Of how once a man with the surname Tolkien wrote books that many for decades said would merely be a passing fad.
Yet amongst such a varied age range therein thoroughly enjoying characters that many for decades have shared. Some many unknowing of this and so much in life they share and appreciate. Its a wonder all its own in so many of lifes special moments just to pause and bask in the many beauties in life, whether they be simple or more intricate. Its also beautiful to think that at such moments there are many more to sharing such positive heart warming thoughts.
Alike in this season we are now in, which many celebrate in their own way, or others not at all. Yet no matter what differences many have.. every one enjoys a beautiful moment.
PS Wishing to each and all this holiday season with years to come..
many.. many.. many beautiful moments :)
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Happy May Day !
For those recently caught up with and those not.. always your in my heart with thoughts as the friends and family you truly are.
( bows, smiles, salutes, huggers.. etc :) _______________________________
In memory of Cardinal Devlon of
Bladarion whose passing I was not around for then. Though was
courteously shown the memorial sites by Sylvie and Aeyden whom I
again give my sincerest heartfelt thanks to.
Cardinal Devlon was a great man of a true heart, faith and goodness
shining in all, even with his passing. Had found this writ that a
friend had shared to myself almost a year previous to his passing.
Now its my turn to share it in memory of and in honor of a man whom
truly and nobly embodied it and more.
~An Interview with God~
I dreamed I had an interview with God. "So you would like to interview me?" God asked "If you have the time" I said. God smiled "My time is eternity" "What questions do you have in mind for me?" "What surprises you most about humankind?..." God answered... "That they get bored with childhood. They rush to grow up and then long to be children again." "That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health." "That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future." That they live as if they will never die, and die as if they had never lived." God's hand took mine and we were silent for awhile And then I asked... "As a parent, what are some of life's lessons you want your children to learn?" God replied with a smile "To learn they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is let themselves be loved." "To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others." "To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is one who needs the least." "To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and it takes many years to heal them." "To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness." "To learn that there are persons who love them dearly, but simply do not know how to express or show their feelings." "To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it differently." "To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others. But that they must forgive themselves." "And to learn that I am here always."
Though myself having been born a non-denominational christian and
later choosing in life other than that. Instead to learn from,
cherish, uphold and protect all faiths of good.
My creed is simple.. "good with love and truth in all" and Cardinal
Devlon as a person expounded each of those and more in the highest.
As a great man in spirit, heart, humor, courtesy, wisdom and more, he
is always with us.
( bows head in prayer of wishing peace and love to all )
_____________________________________ Jan 6 The man known among many titles and mostly known as Sir Rory passed away. For those that grieve him greatly my sincerest condolences, please know my heart is with you.
I didnt know of his passing till a week later when a sis emailed me. Part of my response to her was;
" Your right of Rory and I not always seeing eye to eye, but he is a friend and for all his roguish ways, I knew other sides of him. I to will miss him and will fondly remember not for what we didnt agree upon. But for the times when he was truly himself in humor, heart, honor and friendship true. He lived life and loved to the fullest as best he knew how. Wanting to enjoy laughter and smiles with others and doing what he could for it to be so. "
Admittedly I wasnt close as many of you are with him but I do have a few things to share of what experienced and known...
I was never introduced to him formally but ran in to him often with my wandering about the realms. What first won my respect of him was a story that Lady Roxann a dearly departed sis e'er in me heart, told. Rory had a reputation of being a ladies man in roguish fashion which made some uncomfortable and others smile laughing in delight. Roxann and Rory were friends and when it seemed he was being more friendly than he should she told him so. " If you want to be my friend, then truly be my friend or go away " was the gist of what she told him one day. He admired, respected and was truly her friend in act and word from that day forth.
Before Roxann passed on her husband AshyKnight had continued a series of pages updating her battle with cancer. Many of us came there all through out, later when she passed on a memorial was built therein. Many werent the fan of Rory and his oft roguish ways, but he came to those pages often alone in support of her. Then in remembrance to some one whom truly he was a friend of and to. With my long winter work hours of then it wasnt till very late that I could be there as he was. But often I saw him there, quietly alone honoring his dear friend whom he loved greatly. Some times I came in with him, other times sensed he wished to be alone and made it so for his comfort.
Many saw him as a player and perhaps now and then he was. But to fully look at and understand some one even when they arent as you are comfortable with it takes compassion. Why was Rory the so many diverse ways he was, easiest said is that we are all a product of our environment and experiences. With this in mind he to had been played, hurt and many more things that happen regretably in life. When Roxann chose to speak openly with heart and mind with a request, which he accepted and honored with her to the fullest. The product of that environment and experience was a true friendship that went even beyond life.
I never met him in person, though once shared a conversation with him and another friend on phone. She was Queen Alexei whom was another friend whom not always have I agreed with but there has always been a deep respect with. We had been talking for a while, about what I cannot fully recall nor would disclose even if able as confidences of all those I care for are held in the highest. Rory had rung her up as we were talking and it became a three way conference conversation. He and I had oilfield with other things in common, both of us especially enjoying smiles and laughter shared with others. It was a delightful conversation and those two for all there wildness and for having stood opposite of them in several disputes.. are truly friends. Friends dont always agree and true friendship continues no matter what avails. Whether long times away or when one passes on.
Rory.. you are missed and will be missed.. you are loved and will be loved.. you are a friend with many friends, in honored remembrance.. living on in hearts and memories.. always
I will remember you as what I saw and feel to be the true you. The man and knight who loved, honored and respected my sister of heart in greatest true friendship. Treated her in accordance of the lady she truly was in the highest as her friend in life and with passing on. Perhaps not all saw nor wanted to see this side of him, if not of past then know it now and remember this good of him.
" Sir Rory, my friend.. brother to brother.. yours in life and death "
( bowing head in silent dedication to a good man... Rory )
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Dec 16 wishing an early merry xmas to those whom celebrate it. For those who dont celebrate it in any or another fashion due to personal ways or many diverse of faiths of good. To each and all is wished joyous feelings in this season and new year to come :>
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November 25 update; Still kicking ...mostly behaving cept of course when folks are nasty to those who dunno how to fight back... neck is better from the pipe to the back of me head this spring as ended up in a head on vehicle collision and it brought my neck back in to place... self unscathed.. vehicle needs a lil attention though... best of wishes to all in these holiday seasons to come < le naturally innocent grin :>
Had been on holidays in US and Canada for three months and things went quite well. before Xmas returned to area I once lived returning to consulting and have been more than busy these five months since eg. 10 days off..lol. Spring then summer is here with its majesties of flowers and trees blooming forth with the songs unrequieted of feathered singers returned to the north. :>
Not much for highlights other than helping others, along with consulting have been doing some relief bouncing for some friends at their bars, got clipped a few times with a pipe... lucky it was in back of head and of course most fortunate that the steel didnt get dented hehehe. Oh yeah.. finally took some time off between projects, been taking some time for catch up bookkeeping, relaxing and getting socially readjusted. To much time in the wilderness can create a certain barbaricness within, so calm time is needed now and then to keep at least part time sane ____________________________________________________________________
June 19 headed up to an area in mountains known as Grizzly Valley which has earned its name for the obvious...lol. As in such the only communication is via satellite for data relay, injuries, explosions, or any amount of wonderful emergencies. So if ya hear of a mountain exploding or headlines of " human mauls grizzly " then I might as well say it now.. oops !!! hehehe
Returned for a few days off with Canada Day long weekend. Guess its lucky I didnt end up mauling any bears ..yet < grins :>. Mind you there was an unexpected 2 million BTU flashback so I am missing a few hairs and a bit singed. As usual with surviving many of others lifes surprises all is going well. Been a while since been in a ball of flame.. not that I recommend such an experience in the least..lol. Soon time for a short wander again to pester and enjoy company of Virtopia gathering in Vegas. Then wanderings later to who knows where ones heart leads.. keeps life interesting < twinkling rascal grin :>
Some have been inquiring to my love life, well to be honest the relationships in my life are at levels of friends and family. Several say I am still in love with a lady very special and dear in my heart these past few years, so the right thing to do for now, especially since meeting her in person last autumn is for me to remain single enjoying friendships old and new.
PS x 2; keep smiling it helps you and others feel great and keeps folks wondering what yer up to < brat grin n hugs :>
I just want all to know that I love as friends and family that no matter the distance or time apart we are always together in each others hearts.. thus truly none are ever alone. ____________________________________________________________________
A few here are mentioned among many long not seen, though if time would allow truly a list of greatest hearts would be herein. Firstly to my sister of heart Roxann with glowing heart of impeccable truth, with wonderous balance of heart so gentle and fiesty, may this time to come be filled with love succoring in all. Brother Malicek of our talks of lifes walks.. always in joy and strife a brother's love to and with thee. Especially to these two forementioned that which has passed and will be to come will never change the place ye both have in m'heart. ____________________________________________________________________
Brother Josef long not seen, few have a heart so pure as thee, many see and feel your nobility, to some you are what they wish and feel they never could be. In a few of these, resentment will grow and your character will be attacked, they betray you, others and themselves in this. Keep your head high as they will answer with time ultimately to conscience, spiritually or justice done. To these noted and so many others, whether near or far, always know that I love and believe in you forever. ____________________________________________________________________
In closing mine thanks mostly in full to LadyBrandisHawke who brought me such joy in her sharings of thought and heart since first we met. Your truly a lady beautiful in all you magnificently are. I among many, know and appreciate your wondrous ways and humor so grand. If any say otherwise then they are party to deceptions and intrigues unnecessary in defamation of yer golden heart and character. I wandered long months silent of great hearts pain for to speak wholly to another felt as it would be betrayal to she I loved with all my being. In meeting you I found forever friendship of honor, understanding and gentlest compassion so nurturing. You brought finally growing new healing to a turbulent heart. Let these truths be known always my dear friend.. again mine wholehearted thanks with love to thee and thine new love. ____________________________________________________________________
(( bows smiling to all above message intended for ))
(( big huge huggers always here for when away )) ____________________________________________________
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As always my love and best to all dear in heart and those yet to have a special true place therein.. always ( grins n huggas :)
Following Notes; A few comments for those new and old to realms originally these homes flourished in beauty of friendship and family. Some of past and present grow to fast in number and needless hurts for various reasons. There are of course herein as in the outer world scum who use shiny titles, words and subversion for their own ends. The ones easiest to deal with are those who outwardly portray purity in the highest but secretly pursue dalliances through harassment and false promises.
What people do in there own privacy is there own business but when some one takes things to a more personal level then is time to stop and think. Especially for those who would pursue intimacy unwanted by another and look upon others as conquests and not as people. All to often these type of dalliances lead to blackmail, exposure to the shaming of the one who was victimized then is hurt more in reputation. Quite frankly it really isnt worth entertaining any who would pursue you in such.. ask that they stop such harassment and if they are unable to do so then ignore button is always handy. If any place actively protects one who has wronged you in any fashion then they really arent worth your time and is best to move on
There are as well those I class as deceivers whom have many types to numerous currently to mention. They easily glide in to many places of law using flattery and always making sure they look best in any situation.. most of which they have created. Infiltration and assessing the true rulers of a realm and targetting those of truth and using intrigues to destroy the most noble in various ways. They have many goals for various reasons usually to attain ears of the rulers then slowly create chaos, fear, dissension and often destroying realms entirely.
The most recent example of one in name of Gregory whom formerly of Kingdom of Virtopia subversively created problems therein. Then moved on to Realm of Camelot settling with the name Gawain and created hurtful soap operas and has nearly destroyed it as well. This one is a woman whom often portrays to be a man in name and appearance. It doesnt take gender to say who is good or evil and this lesser creature certainly acts fully in accordance thereof with lies in multiple.
But for all the hurt this cretin and others similiar cause in intrigues and destruction there still grows unity of good through out the realms. That which seeks to destroy only makes the good stronger learning of the past to make a better future. Whether as an individual or as individual realms there is and will continue more openmindedness, tolerance, communication and unity of good.. come what may. Healing and mending in friendships with open and secret individuals/groups who actively protect against these deceivers. In honor a salute to mine brethen who dost defend this living in whole of good, love and truth.
~There are all types of apples in every basket~