[12:00 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Welcome to Safe Waters Foundation weekly aquatic support gathering. My name is Miranda. I will be leading today’s meeting.
Welcome new and old aquatics and friends!
[12:00 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Safe waters foundation (SWF) is a not-for-profit group supporting the development of harmony and safety for merfolk and aquatics of second life, we bring together designers, retailers, sims, merrow, mermen, mermaids, siren, aquatics and lovers of same.
[12:01 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: People seem to arrive late and depart early. Please don’t be offended but as leader I will try to keep the meeting going. We don’t repeat things for latecomers – a log is posted on our blog after the meeting. This is not a place for public debate – this is a helpful place. we all help each other slive an aquatic lifestyle.
[12:01 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Because we usually have good attendance – please take a moment to remove all extra attachments and huds. We’d like you to dress low lag. Big poofy hair and jewelry are big culprits, as are bubbles, script things, huds, and such. If we all cooperate, more merfolk can participate with less crashing. Thank you for your help with this.
[12:01 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: so how was yer week merfolk?
[12:02 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: I got my finger pierced!
[12:02 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: oh…ouch
[12:02 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: what happened?
[12:02 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: The squirrel was not accurate, but I got her out of our chimney just fine! ?
[12:03 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ahh yeah those squirrel bites are no joke
[12:03 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: hey fawn
[12:04 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: welp hope nothing comes of that
[12:04 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: anyone else?
[12:04 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: tetanus shot was acquired
[12:04 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: for tigermeat, i mean
[12:05 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: yeah that’s a good call.
[12:05 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ouch… yeah people if you have to catch a squirrel wear leather gloves
[12:06 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: yes, yes! Lesson learned lol
[12:06 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: well let’s swim on
[12:06 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Our priority today is support – we’re all here to help each other, cause we’re awesome like that.
[12:07 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: okay so the order is my introduction-done, introduce the new folks, sharing questions, ideas, and support to help each other-ie; tails, hair, bodies, AOs, requests, etc, then PSAs and promotion of events, sales or what ever else needs to be shared, then I close us out with our goals, maybe a group hug and picture.
So here we go!!
[12:07 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Introductions
If you have brought someone new to this gathering, please introduce them now. If you are new and wish to introduce yourself please do so now.
just click on the podium to sit on it or sit were you are if thats just easier.
[12:07 PM] Miranda Barrowstone squints at the crowd “anyone new today?
[12:08 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: A very short sentence is all that is needed – for example: hi, I am (your name) and I discovered aquatics (brief description of how you found us) and what I love about being aquatic is (explain here).
[12:08 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: but I’m gonna take that as a no.
[12:09 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: so the next part of our meeting…
[12:09 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Q&A or I like to call it tech support
[12:09 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Questions and support requests
Now – what general questions can we discuss here today? Where do our aquatics need help? If you wish to share here – please im me so that I can call on you.
[12:09 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: if you have any pressing questions about merfolking in sl now is a great time to ask.
[12:11 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ok so no queries today
[12:11 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: guess that brings us up to reminders and promotions
[12:12 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Quick reminders/announcements
Ad boards are awesome because they can help newer merfolk and aquatics find places to swim. If you need mer traffic, please consider renting an ad board.
[12:12 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Perks include helping the group and being allowed to post ads in the group chat twice per week. Add in the fact that anyone can ask for the stick and that is great exposure.
[12:13 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: You might also consider being a hang out.
Be sure to visit the safe waters foundation web site and event calendar at https://swfsl.com/
please also remember to contact Tabitha Hawksby if you have an event you want on the calender. she did send out a form I’ll pass it to you if you need it.
[12:13 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: and now…
Public service announcements
Now we allow a limited time for publicity. Who has something fun to share? A store, new sim, event, or news? If you wish to share here – please im me so that I can call on you.
[12:14 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: When you are called on (and given our invisible talking stick) please swim up to this podium (so people can see you to im if needed) and share (very briefly and preferable in two or three sentences typed in advance as our meeting time is limited)
[12:14 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: and please also im me so I can keep you in order
[12:15 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: our first speaker is Tarrah. the stick is yours
[12:15 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: ????Tala, sweeties! ?
Abnormality’s Sugar Rush round is open now until August 28th! For the event, I have created Sundae mods for the Riptide tail in 4 waffle cones & flavors! ?? I am wearing the Mint Chip version today, along with my Sprinkles Mani, and parts of the Sweet Treats Pack of body accessories (I am wearing the BOM Rainbow Jimmies Body Sprinkles, Cookies + Cream Frosting Pasties, and Chocolate Syrup Pasties) – all exclusive to Abnormality ?
[12:16 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: There are so many other sugary confections available by other fabulous creators for this fun round! Check out Abnormality’s website gallery here: https://abnormality.is/event/abnormality-2025-08
Other goodies that I am wearing that can also be found at the event:
- Susie SoftServe Serving Swirls (hair) by En Pointe
- Sugar Sweets Belly Piercing by ARKAYDE
- Sundae Slip-Up (chest icecream) by ARKAYDE
[12:16 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: Indulge your sweet tooth @ Abnormality http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Abnormality/121/119/18
Thank you so much ·??? Lusa Em ° ?
[12:17 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: and thank you. dentists everywhere will be ready
[12:17 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: ?(°?°|||):?:?:?:?:?:?:?:?:?:?:?: ????
[12:17 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: who else would like to share?
[12:18 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: hrm okay either you don’t have a share or you’re shy. either way I’ll take the stick
[12:18 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Tala I’m Miranda and I come from Antiquity.
we have 16 sims to swim through, homes available, shopping spaces, mer spots, and active groups.
[12:19 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: We are totally inclusive, kids, mers, furs, landers all welcome and as always, we’re LGBT+ friendly.
[12:19 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: We still allow for mer toplessness under water.
[12:19 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Just don’t flash the humans cause they faint. they get nosebleeds, that attracts sharks, more paper work for dad…
[12:20 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: we’re a light rp place. Set in a time loop between the golden age of piracy and the Victorian era.
[12:20 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: we’re doing a cool thing where you can write up an rp and suggest it. Antiquity Battle Dock http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Battle%20Dock/38/119/2
[12:20 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: we have a system called TCS. its a craft/trade/rp system that allows you to trade goods with other mers or landers. You can harvest and create things.
[12:21 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: we also have shops and houses to rent here,
Antiquity Bexar http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Bexar/178/107/2
So if you have any questions, or need lms please shoot me an im. Persu em 🙂
[12:21 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ok any questions for Tarrah or myself?
[12:21 PM] Lily Lewellen (Lily Fairelander): Nope
[12:22 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: okay wow… this was an incredibly short meeting. would any enjoy some chaos or talk about upcoming plans?
[12:23 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: I always vote chaos, but I respect peeps got lives to live ?
[12:23 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): oh wait
[12:23 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: also true. I can adjourn and set y’all free
[12:23 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Miranda I have an announcement
[12:23 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Tabi!
[12:24 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): sorry
[12:24 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: swim on up
[12:24 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: please welcome Tabi
[12:24 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Sorry Guys always seem to lag coming down here
[12:24 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): lol
[12:24 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): all
[12:24 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): ?? ? °??????????° ? ??
[12:24 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: it happens
[12:25 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): If you got a chance to notice we redid the game area to be a gallery
[12:25 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): We can put games up too near the ballroom if you guys would like
[12:25 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: oh?
[12:25 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: Ooo~
[12:26 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): We plan on updating the pictures every couple of months or so as we get picture submissions
[12:26 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Any pics of you in any mer or ocean creature form would be great
[12:26 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): There are no prizes just displaying you work and you here.
[12:26 PM] ?Laveau ? Coen? (Laveau Copperfield) raises a fin
[12:27 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: can the pictures also include artwork?
[12:27 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Also wanted to remind everyone that we have a suggestion box at the landing
[12:27 PM] ?Laveau ? Coen? (Laveau Copperfield): where do we submit the pictures?
[12:27 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): its a shell We’ll mark it better soon. But feel free to drop any notes in there because we definitely want to hear from you
[12:27 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: whoo hoo
[12:27 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): sorry where to submit
[12:28 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Send it to me. It has to be full perm
[12:28 PM] ?Laveau ? Coen? (Laveau Copperfield): ok ^^ [12:28 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: okay dokey [12:28 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): you can find me on the staff board too at the landing [12:28 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): the only staff thats not on there is Miranda she’s outside the chat pavilion because this is her area pretty much [12:29 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): big applause for all Miranda does [12:29 PM] Fawn Cobalt applauds [12:29 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): ('•.¸¸(‘•.¸ ? ¸.•’´)¸.•’´) [12:29 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): ?('•.¸:•.•:*¨*??*¨*:•.•:¸.•'´)? [12:29 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): ,.´:* APPLAUSE !!!! *:´., [12:29 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): ? (¸.•'´:•.•:*¨*??*¨*:•.•:‘•.¸) ? [12:29 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): (¸.•’´(¸.•’´ ? ´'•.¸)‘•.¸) [12:29 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): She does a ton with this meeting [12:29 PM] Miranda Barrowstone blush [12:29 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ~Persu Em~ [12:29 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Thank you [12:29 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: ??..·´¯·?? ???????? ??·´¯·._.??
[12:29 PM] Eisenwald Easterwood (Eisenwald Resident): applause
[12:29 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): I’m always available and in touch with Grace in rl
[12:29 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Also I’m sorry one more thing
[12:30 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): We need volunteers to hang out at swf. as either a concierge as Tiger is or a mentor
[12:30 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: oh there is something I need to talk to you about after the meeting
[12:30 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): truthfully both roles are very similar
[12:30 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): if you’re interested contact me anytime. If I don’t get back to you I may have missed it so don’t feel bad messaging me again
[12:31 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: I try to swing by, and can make more time to hangout ?
[12:31 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): ok and questions that I missed
[12:31 PM] Fawn Cobalt: Can you explain the concierge and mentor roles?
[12:31 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Thanks Tiger I need a portrait of you too for staff
[12:31 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: Think Im still just a concierge, don’t need a pic yet no? :3
[12:32 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Concierge is basically greeting people here with a title and showing them around.
[12:32 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Mentors do the same but are also on the board to be called on by people who need help
[12:32 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): any Concierge that’s interested in being a mentor let me know too
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): and oh crap
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): one more thing
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): lol
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): sorry
[12:33 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: wouldn’t mind the role honestly :3
[12:33 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ?
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Bonaire has a Ferry tour going over us all the time
[12:33 PM] Lily Lewellen (Lily Fairelander): Sometimes that boat has it’s own spinning party
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): but they also have a tip every Sat around this time. Ben will start putting it in the swf notices
[12:33 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): you can swim with the boat
[12:34 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: so dress up like a shark and follow menacingly?
[12:34 PM] Lily Lewellen (Lily Fairelander): LOL
[12:34 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): or ride own it. Ben is an admin here so Mers are very very welcomed
[12:34 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): And I saw that Tiger you’re in lol
[12:34 PM] Fawn Cobalt: I have ridden on that ferry. It is a nice trip.
[12:34 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): oh it really is
[12:35 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): the yacht thing on Sat is even more and a fun thing for Mers
[12:35 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): His Triton Reef is also open to public
[12:35 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): ok did I miss anyones questions at all?
[12:35 PM] Miranda Barrowstone re-reads
[12:35 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): I know I said a lot
[12:36 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: I think you go them all
[12:36 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: got*
[12:36 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident) raises a fin
[12:36 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Thanks all for listening and I really do look forward to your pics check out the gallery if you’d like
[12:36 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): yes Karlie
[12:37 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): Thank you, tabi. When does the Bonaire ferry typically run? Anyone know?
[12:37 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): It runs over us all the time docks at triton’s reef
[12:37 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): but the party yacht thing happens Sat
[12:37 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): Thank you
[12:37 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): hold on let me see if hes going today
[12:37 PM] Fawn Cobalt: It is automated and keeps running all the time
[12:37 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): Oh, automated. Thanks fawn. Miss did not know that
[12:38 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): yes it’s automated
[12:38 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): hold on one sec talking to ben now
[12:38 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: like the jittney sub was
[12:38 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): ok Ben’s going to announce the yacht tour in swf group
[12:38 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: cool
[12:38 PM] Lily Lewellen (Lily Fairelander): Nice
[12:39 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): big hugs all thanks for listening
[12:39 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): Only we’re planning submarine service through here, so don’t want to potentially clash. Thanks
[12:39 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): hands miranda back her staff
[12:39 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: and thank you that was awesome.
[12:39 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: Fawn yer up
[12:39 PM] Fawn Cobalt: Thanks, Miranda
[12:39 PM] Fawn Cobalt: and thanks, Tabi
[12:40 PM] Fawn Cobalt: I did not prepare anything so I am typing this right now as you are reading it, but since it is a short meeting I thought I could provide some content and keep everyone here a little longer LOL
[12:40 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: lol
[12:40 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident) laughs at Her fawn
[12:41 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: lol
[12:42 PM] Fawn Cobalt: As many of may already be aware, all of the plastic that gets dumped in the Pacific Ocean in RL is amassing into an enormous island of plastic in the middle of the ocean. I am hoping to have some events in SL to raise awareness of this issue and raise funds for non-profits that are trying to clean it up. I was wondering if SWF would be potentially interested in collaborating on some projects like that, that deal with RL oceanic issues?
[12:43 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: Oh lawd, Echo needs to hear about that
[12:43 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: I see it very possible.
[12:44 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: I can mention it in the discord and try to get people opn board for that
[12:44 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): Fawn can you send me a notecard on that.
[12:44 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): yes Miranda better idea
[12:44 PM] Fawn Cobalt: Sure, Tabi and Miranda.
[12:44 PM] Fawn Cobalt: I will prepare that and send it on to both of you.
[12:44 PM] ???? (Tabitha Hawksby): ?
[12:45 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: I have a few procuts that come with a bit of info about ocean issues and cleanup that i would be willing to put out for full donations to a cause, if something is set up in the future
[12:45 PM] Fawn Cobalt: oh wow. that is awesome, Tarrah.
[12:45 PM] Fawn Cobalt: You mentioned Echo?
[12:46 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: ?Ç?Ø (EchoRayne Ayashi)
[12:46 PM] Miss Karlie Cobalt (karliekarliekarlie Resident): That’s great, thank you, Tarrah
[12:46 PM] Tigermeat Aphrodite: She has shown a vested interest in RL ocean ecological concerns :3
[12:47 PM] Fawn Cobalt: wonderful
[12:47 PM] Tarrah Aphrodite: <3
[12:48 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: it is in our goals to aid the rl seas
[12:49 PM] Fawn Cobalt: I did see that on the SWF website, so I thought SWF would be a great partner to get involved with on projects like that.
[12:49 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ? I don’t think we’ll have trouble finding people to help
[12:49 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: ?
[12:50 PM] Roz Azalee is Offline
[12:50 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: shall we adjourn?
[12:51 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: okay
[12:51 PM] Miranda Barrowstone: This meeting is now adjourned. Remember our SWF goals:
- to assist those considering an underwater life
- to increase awareness in the general public that there is an underwater option
- to make mer resources (events, projects, groups, retailers, sims, designers) visible and easily accessible
- to assist, as possible, with the viability of mer resources so they may continue to be available to the community
- to promote the conservation of rl oceans, lakes and waterways and the nature that relies on them
Now go mingle and explore! Thanks for joining us this day!!