Les Gens de New Toulouse

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What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do!

On Samhain night, by the New Toulouse graveyard, a group of residents sits around a fire. … Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on November 6, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

New Babbage Mystery Ball

For those who were there, or want to see what it was like, my pictures are posted here. I even have a brief account in pictures of the heinous crime committed there against one of your citizens. Continue

Added by Bookworm Hienrichs on October 30, 2009 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

I stood alone on the dance floor of the Piermont Landing Ballroom. The crowd had left. Only I remained. I rubbed my forehead and released a huge sigh. I felt like I had been holding my breath all night long. I still could not believe what had happened. We had gathered several hours earlier to attend the Wedding Rehearsal of Miss Obedience Mactavish of New Toulouse and Doctor Obelensky of New Babbage. Miss Mactavish is the last of the Mactavish Family, one of the most prominent families in "old"… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on October 16, 2009 at 11:20am — 2 Comments

Talk Like a Pirate Day! - Program and Event

Ahoy me mateys! It's… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on September 19, 2009 at 7:25am — No Comments

The Third Annual Bookbinder's Ball - Aug 28 - 6-8pm SLT

Miss Gabrielle Riel, Prim Minister… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on August 28, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments

What if...

I sit at my desk in my office at The Nest in Edison Hypatia, staring at the blank sheet of paper on it, pen in hand. I sit for hours, just looking at it. I don't know what to write. I've sent other letters and received no response. I really wish I did not want to write another one. Another exercise in futility? I think so. At this point it's something I can do to make myself feel better. I suppose it's worth it for that. I take a deep breath, and put pen to paper. Dear Man in Pieces, I've tr… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on August 26, 2009 at 2:44pm — No Comments

Terpsichore Tuesday - Gen X with Gabi: The Music from the Movies of John Hughes

Sadly, the Summer of 2009 has seen the passing of some of G… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on August 25, 2009 at 9:38am — No Comments

Radio Riel and Le Vieux Canal Jazz Club present "Jazz by the Canal"

Dear people of New Toulouse Radio Riel and Le Vieux Canal Jazz Club are pleased to announce a new semimonthly program at Le Vieux Canal Jazz Club in New Toulouse Algiers. Join us on the second and on the fourth Saturday of each month for "Jazz by the Canal", a 90-minute Jazz show played by one of Radio Riel's lovely presenters. In order to accommodate as many residents as possible, we will alternate the timing of the show. The first show of each month will begin at 1 pm SLT, while the second sh… Continue

Added by Abigail Raymaker on August 1, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

It's baaaack! Gen X with Gabrielle!

Once upon a time, I (Gabrielle) decided I wanted to be a DJ… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on July 28, 2009 at 10:29am — No Comments

Le Vieux Canal Jazz Club Grand Opening

Dear friends and neighbours Amber and I are pleased to invite you all to the Grand Opening of Le Vieux Canal Jazz Club on Wednesday, July 22nd at 12 pm. The Prim Minister herself wil play fine Jazz tunes. We hope to see you all as we celebrate the official opening of New Toulouse newest Jazz Club! Le Vieux Canal Jazz Club is a public establishment featuring a fully stocked bar. Please stop by anytime and enjoy the peace full atmosphere by the canal. You can find us at http://slurl.com/second… Continue

Added by Abigail Raymaker on July 14, 2009 at 10:46am — No Comments

Breakfast in Babbage!

On Saturday morning, Edward started his new monthly show at The Clarendon in New Babbage..."Breakfast in Babbage". This show was inspired by the Clockwinder's Rezday Party in May, which we had scheduled in the morning SLT as it is actually Edward's Saturday night in Australia! Poor Edward has been playing gigs for over 2 years at 10 o'clock in the morning his time. :-) We were so pleased with how the Clockwinder's rezday had gone, we decided to make a monthly event out of it, and to give Edward… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on July 13, 2009 at 12:16am — No Comments

A Minister of Prims...Undercover Part II

Author's Note: The alternate title for this should be "How Gabi became a Prim Minister and resident of New Babbage". This is my "history" from November until the present from a storyline perspective. Continued from yesterday... I woke up the next morning in Mama Cree's guest room, head throbbing, and not qu… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on July 8, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Minister of Prims...Undercover Part I

Author's Note: The alternate title for this should be "How Gabi became a Prim Minister and resident of New Babbage". This is my "history" from November until the present from a storyline perspective. Thursday, July 2 I adjusted the maid's cap on top of my head, and slid one last pin under it to ensure it would stay connected to the wig I was wearing. I really ha… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on July 7, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Radio Riel Steampunk is On Air!

Today, June 22, 2009, I (Gabrielle) am thrilled to announce Radio Riel's newest audio stream: Radio Riel Steampunk! Radio Riel Steampunk plays 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and features the very broad range of styles and artists that could be classified as "steampunk". Styles include: Steampunk/Steamwave, Dark Cabaret, Goth, Rock, Electronica, Baroque, Classical and Romantic music. Artists include: Vernian Process, Abney Park, The Dresden Dolls, Votaire, Emilie Autumn, Rasputina, The Clockwork… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on June 22, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

Say hello to...Radio Riel Steampunk!

Something new, exciting...and clanking and ticking is just around the corner for you Riel Audiophiles! Next week (hopefully Monday, cross your fingers), Radio Riel will be launching a third stream that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Currently you can tune in at any time to listen to Radio Riel's Main stream, which plays an eclectic mix of genres for your enjoyment or you can tune into Radio Riel New Toulouse, which plays early Jazz, Cajun, Blues, Zydeco and New Orleans music. Well, hold on… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on June 18, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

Radio Riel: Two Years!

June 1st is a special… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on May 31, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments

Soliel Snook's Second Rezday Celebrations

Dear friends, you are cordially invited to Soliel Snook's Second Rezday celebrations on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Soliel is a "business resident" of New Toulouse Algiers. I recommend you visit her Garden Centre there if you have not yet done so. Euro/UK Event: 12:30pm-2:00pm SLT Lo… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on May 11, 2009 at 9:10am — No Comments

Land for sale in Algiers

Riverfront 1024, includes all items on lot (cottage, dock) http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse%20Algiers/201/50/23/ 1024 on the creek, next to prim minister's mansion http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse%20Algiers/138/187/28/ 512 oceanside, includes all items on lot (pavilion, hidden underground chamber—contact me if you can't… Continue

Added by Nikita Weymann on May 5, 2009 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

Help Wanted - Volunteers for an Educational Event

I am looking for a few (3-5) people that would be willing to take part in a Second Life "show and tell", as a part of a RL presentation to show an audience of people at an actual life meeting how Second Life works. One of Edison's residents, Mavromichali Szondi is giving a presentation to a meeting of the trustees of the (British) Society of Genealogists (http://www.sog.org.uk/index.shtml) on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 AM SLT (2:30 PM GMT). In ord… Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on April 23, 2009 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Songs From the Nightingale

I have updated my Blog, which includes "thank yous" for my Rezday...and venting for my mental health. :-) http://gabrielleriel.blogspot.com/2009/04/in-tizzy.html Continue

Added by Gabrielle Riel on April 22, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments