There are various interpret -ations of "fun" in a place like Second Life. It's fun to shop; it's fun to explore; it's fun to build; it's fun to get together with friends and chat; it's fun to, you know [wink, wink, nudge, nudge]; and for those who appreciate the artistic side of a graphics environment and the time and effort that goes into creating a unique space, it's fun to wander around in a great build.

Madhu's Cafe is a mellow place for friends and acquaintances to meet, greet and get to know one another.  This cafe in the sky has a distinctly Indian flair while offering a traditional coffeehouse attitude - laid back, relaxed and friendly. Enjoy the authentic music stream as you sip masala chai from the bar, partake of the hookah or simply relax near a roaring fire. For a little privacy, there is a set of three Taj domes floating nearby, as well as a secluded TV room. People are always coming and going here, so you're sure to meet interesting people at Madhu's.

Last week I reported on something new so this week I'm focusing on something that's been around for a while -- Comcast Island (aka, Comcastic!).

Most corporate regions are pretty tame; an impressive building or two, some information booths, maybe a few souvenir kiosks, and a meeting area (auditorium or conference rooms). Decidedly different, Comcastic! is all about two things: entertainment and SPEED. Not surprisingly, the focus of all the attractions on Comcastic! is going fast. Their mission, after all, is to associate their brand with speed in your mind. To that end they have provided a variety of attractions all focused on racing competitions.

EMH Motor's new speedway is a challenge any seasoned SL driver can appreciate. This is not a newbie course, with a healthy number of sharp corners and hairpin turns. A well-scripted car, as well as practice in shifting and decelerating effectively, will be necessary to navigate this course successfully with any regularity. While my EMH Lamby navigated well in race mode, the tight turns and short straightaways also make this track especially suitable for Formula One racing. One quirk about the track is the creator's use of terrain – going off-road on many turns will send you airborne quite easily, while there are also flat areas suitable for a break in the action or from practice. A great track for the SL racing enthusiast! 

As we all know by now, wherever the Rezzable Team goes creativity, beauty, and FUN follow and this particular SL Thing to Do is no exception.

Months ago the DUMP Rezzable sim was created next to the sim that contains the popular art gallery warehouse, The Cannery. I visited The Dump several times over the months because I just plain liked the idea of a whole sim devoted entirely to graphic-art garbage and toxic waste. Kind of symbolic really, since there are many whole sims in Second Life that are garbage, but aren't meant to be. :-) I also like the sim-wide sewer system, and the fact that I could rez vehicles in the sim to drive, fly, or float around.

RPMcar's Car Dealership of the Future

Upon arrival at RPMcar's "Car Dealer of the Future", you are greeted by a pair of Rosie lookalike robots, a slew of cars that look like extras from an old installment of The Twilight Zone and the distinctive red and white 1950s deco that spelled "crusin' for burgers" back when your mom was just knee-high to a grasshopper. Indeed, the cars are slick - but wander to your left as you marvel at the assembly line, where you can have that demo car constructed around your avatar while you ride through the process. Once you survive that, try out the obstacle course, or pull in for servicing at Workshop Parking. Hey, where's my jet pack?

Second Life's birthday is this month, and as always there's a celebration. Celebrating 5 years...wow! This year at SL5B, there are two creations that I'm particularly fond of. The first, by LittleToe Bartlett is called Down the Rabbit Hole. Very amusing and creative!

My friend Lord Coalcliff sent me another great landmark! Thanks Lord!
The Dinky Bears Village and all the LMs associated with it are just so adorable! The designer, Dinky Deschanel, said "What's special about Dinky Bears Village and
the Living Jungle is: The Dinky Bears and all animals "live"." What an imaginative fun place to visit and explore.

Planet of Taris &Furious Star Wars Avatars

This amazingly made sim is not only a Star Wars themed store, but an entire Star Wars rp sim. You too can live the live of a Jedi Knight, or live on the dark side of the Empire.

Creator, Furia Freeloader has not let us down with this build and creation. Thank you Furia! (You may remember her froml LM of the Day of M.C. Escher's Relativity House)