Look Hot This Summer!
The Sunshine and Tan Lines event starts this week! Is your avatar ready for summer? In There it’s super easy to change your look in a flash. Just hop into a spa and enjoy a few “spa treatments.” You can change your skin tone, facial features and body shape by moving the sliders in the ChangeMe window. Click Save and voila – instant makeover!
Spas are located in convenient places throughout There, including:
* Fisher Island
* Paiz Island
* Karuna Plaza
* Phoenix Park
After you’ve created your fresh summer look, cruise the Auctions for a new bikini or pair of board shorts and sunglasses.
Featured Summer Video: Kokomo
To get you in the mood for summertime in There and this week’s upcoming event Sunshine and Tan Lines, here is a featured video by Thereian Aluria set to the tune of the Beach Boys song Kokomo. Grab a chilled beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy!
Sunshine & Tan Lines Summer Event
Looking for a way to beat the heat in real life, but still enjoy the fun parts of summer? Relax indoors where the air conditioning is running and log onto the virtual world There where you can enjoy our Sunshine and Tan Lines summer event!
Break out your board shorts and bikinis because there’s going to be a lot of pool parties and fun at the beach this week. Sunshine and Tan Lines starts August 4th.
Check out these hot summer events and sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Cross Country Racing Sunshine and Tan Lines
Race across the islands of There with your friends exploring the best beaches our virtual world has to offer. The race starts at 5:00 PM PST on Friday, August 5th. Event hosted by CCR_Gina.
Jungle Pools Splash & Swim Social
Relax and stay cool with your friends this week at the refreshing Jungle Pools during Sunshine and Tan Lines. The waterfalls and lush scenery are a perfect backdrop for catching up and chilling out. The Splash & Swim Social starts at 11:00 AM PST on Saturday, August 6th. Event hosted by There Staff Pyrena_Zosime.
Stop on over at the There Events Party Barge and saddle up to the bar for a game of BINGO or lay out on top of the barge and work on your Avatar’s tan. It’s a good idea to be registered for the game ahead of time and ready to go when the first number is called. You can register your Ultimate There BINGO account here. Ultimate BINGO starts at 6:00 PM PST Monday, August 8th. Event hosted by susanszy.
Grab your surf board and head over to Golden Sands for a race around the pond. Beware of what lurks beneath the surface of the water! Everyone who completes a lap is eligible for a prize. Remember there’s safety in numbers! This dangerous event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th at 5:00 PM PST. Event hosted by susanszy.
Sunshine and Tan Lines At Genie Gin
Looking for something fun to do during the summer? Learn how to play cards in There! Stop over at the Sunshine and Tan Lines Genie Gin event at the Genie Gin Club House on Wednesday, August 10th at 4:00 PM PST. Event hosted by musicmom.
Bay Area Boat Systems Sailboat Tour
You know what they say about those three hour boat tours. If there’s a guy on your boat named Gilligan, jump ship! Just kidding, this event is only scheduled for one hour. Join the B.A.B.S. flight captains for a boat cruise and sail off into the sunset for the Sunshine and Tan Lines event. The boats leave the docks at 8:00 PM PST on Wednesday, August 10th. Event hosted by susanszy.
Additional Sunshine and Tan Lines events may be added for this fantastic summertime theme. Don’t miss out on all of the fun this week!
2016 Summer There Games Merchandise
The 2016 Summer There Games are starting in a couple of weeks! Help promote There Games by decorating your home or club house with an official There Games poster or banner. Not only does your purchase help advertise the upcoming games, but the proceeds go towards keeping the Games events going every year as well as providing gifts for the winning teams. Add the 2016 Summer items to your growing There Games memorabilia!
Shop the official 2016 Summer There Games merchandise in the Auctions.
Sunday Books and Tea
Read any good books lately? Talk about your favorite literature over a steamy beverage at Books and Tea hosted by Jessica_6. This event is hosted weekly on Sunday afternoons. Stop by and chat about your favorite authors and books with fellow book readers. Books and Tea starts today at 2:00 PM PST/5:00 PM EST. Sign up now for the event.
Photo Credit: Francis_7
Choose Your Own Name Tag Color
Every avatar born in There has a Name Tag. Name Tag colors are randomly assigned as Member Accounts are created. There are a total of sixteen colors. Twice a year There Games are held in our 3-D Virtual World where Thereians join their Name Tag color team to participate in competitive events.
Each year during the Games, there is a Name Tag blackout period where Thereians cannot change their Name Tag color. This happens two weeks prior to the start of the Games and lasts till two weeks after the end of the Games. For the upcoming 2016 Summer There Games, the blackout dates will be August 5th through September 11th.
The majority of Thereians choose to participate in the Games with the Name Tag color they were born with, but some members want to be on the same Name Tag color team as their friends. There allows members to choose their own Name Tag colors for a fee of 36,000T. If you’d like to change your Name Tag color for the Games, you’ll need to make sure to do it before August 5th.
Keep in mind that your previous Name Tag color team may be sad to see you go. You’ll also need to buy a new There Games team uniform, accessories and props to match your new Name Tag color since the current There Games merchandise you have in your inventory will not change colors. Please make sure you’ve chosen the right Name Tag color as there are no refunds for switching over to a new color if you accidentally pick the wrong one.
Summer Spot: Underwater Environment
The Sunshine and Tan Lines event kicks off next week in the 3-D virtual world There promoting fun summer activities to do with friends online while beating the heat in real life. This week we plan on highlighting unique Summer Spots you can visit in There. We’re on the hunt for the best virtual pools, hot tubs, swimming holes and beaches that inspire that carefree summertime feeling when hanging out with friends.
While exploring the waterways of the Fantasy Island Neighborhood, we stumbled upon a beautiful waterfall spanning the length of the water channel. Upon closer inspection, we discovered the entrance to an underwater cave on top of the falls and couldn’t resist taking the plunge into the underwater environment.
If you have never had the opportunity to swim in the ocean in There, this is your chance to experience a unique and serene underwater world. As you walk down through the entrance to the cave and submerge your avatar underwater, the tranquility and beauty of the sea life below inspires a sense of calm and relaxation.
A blanket of colorful shells and bottom dwelling sea creatures span the sandy floor of the cavern. Large schools of fish dart back and forth around your head with a nervous energy. Up close the water is a calm and tranquil shade of blue, but off in the distance it grows dark and murky. You can make out large shadows slowly gliding through the water. The curious movements draw you to the back of the cavern. A shipwreck from long ago dots the underwater landscape. The amount of bountiful booty strewn about in broken chests is a treasure hunter’s dream.
The calming effects of the underwater environment give off a sense of safety as you explore deeper towards the back of the cavern. Camouflaged in the drifting beds of kelp, giant avie-eating sharks lurk waiting for the next unsuspecting swimmer.
Luckily we don’t have Health in There, because otherwise it would be GAME OVER for any Avie brave enough to swim through these shark infested waters without a safety cage.
In addition to great white sharks and schools of fish, there are several mystical creatures who inhabit the underwater environment as well. We encountered beautiful mermaids, a shy water dragon and a very friendly octopus in our exploration under the sea.
Take the plunge and explore the amazing and unique Underwater Environment created by Lynn_2. We highly recommend visiting this one of a kind Summer Spot in There! If you are not a strong swimmer, we suggest using a flotation device and the buddy system to avoid being shark bait.
Create Your Own Virtual Neighborhood
Looking for a virtual private island to start your own community with family and friends in There.com? Neighborhoods are a great way to stay in touch with long distance loved ones. You can set up your virtual dream home on the same block as your buddies and log into There to see your friends on a daily basis.
Situated along the coast of Comet’s Peak is a beautiful 45-Acre private island with sandy beaches, rolling green hills and a large harbor for ships and boats. Enjoy carefree days with your buddies out on the water under the big blue skies. Start your dream Neighborhood today! Place your bid on Neighborhood 18901434. The monthly Neighborhood rent is due on August 18th. Auction ends July 27th.
Neighborhood 18865063 is a beautiful 45-Acre private island Neighborhood located off the coast of Comet. This island is unique in that it has a freshwater lake in the middle of it. Lots of room for a boardwalk or harbor to dock all of your boats and ships. Start your own Neighborhood with family and friends today! Place your bid on Neighborhood 18865063. The Monthly rent is due on August 18th. Auction ends July 27th.
Neighborhood Zones are essentially reserved areas of empty land on one of There’s islands. While the terrain of each Zone may differ, they are all “blank slates” with no pre-placed objects inside the Zone. This allows you, as a Neighborhood owner, and your tenants to build and create whatever you wish in your own space. When a Neighborhood Zone has been purchased, you can fill it with objects like trees, houses, and other decorative items.
There are hundreds of items to choose from in Shop Central and Auctions to decorate your Neighborhood. The possibilities are endless for a number of themes. A great place to start is the “Home and Garden” section. Happy decorating!
Call For Summer Games Event Hosts
The There Games are hailed as one of the largest crowd-drawing events in There.com. The foundation of the Games is the creative, fun and competitive events dreamed up and put on by friendly There Games event Hosts and Co-Hosts. Each year There Games competitors look forward to the unique types of events offered by each Host. There are all kinds of competitors with different interests, skill levels and abilities who seek out events like card games, vehicle races, costume parties, round-ups, underwater basket weaving and tons of other types of rewarding events. In order to have a successful There Games we need Event Hosts and Co-Hosts who are fired up and ready to put on fun and fantastic events for the competitors. We are putting out a call to all past, present and future Hosts to sign up to host a There Games event this summer season.
If you are a seasoned Host or still climbing up the Event Host skill ladder, we’d love to have your participation in the upcoming Summer There Games. The Host Coordinators have a lot of great documents and information about Hosting events in There to share with you. There is a weekly meeting for There Games Event Hosts where you can get advice and support on how to set up and manage your event. They can help you get your events listed in the Official Scoreboard and help you figure out how you would like to score your event. The Host Coordinators have come up with a helpful document for Event Hosts to learn about new and creative ways to score There Games events.
If you’re interested in hosting a Summer There Games event, sign up for the There Games Hosting Group to stay in contact with other Hosts and receive updates about important Host information. The weekly Host Meetings are held at There Games Park. The meetings are an hour-long and you can discuss your ideas and get feedback from other Hosts. Attending the meetings are not required, but they can be really helpful. If you’re interested in hosting and can’t stop by a meeting, you can contact the Host Coordinators directly by ThereMail. The Host Coordinators for the 2016 Summer There Games are B_A_B_S & fatjohn. You can reach out to them if you have any questions.
We look forward to your Summer There Games Events!
Queen’s Masquerade Ball
The Queen is having a dance to celebrate the end of There is Feudal week. Dress your avatar up in fancy Renaissance clothes or a costume and wear a mask to keep your identity hidden at the Masquerade Ball. Well…technically your Nametag gives your identity away, but we can all play along by turning Nametags off. ‘wink
The Queen’s Masquerade Ball will be held at Karma Kastle on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00 PM PT. Sign up early for the extravaganza, everyone will be there with their costumes on.
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