Just a little glimps at a site on the "Northern Strates". I'm here for the land based portion of the cadetship with the "Columbo Research Station". It can be windy here, but not at this time of year. Site "57a north" was identified a number of years ago from orbit. Two cursory surveys didn't turn up anything "active", but it was ear marked for later research. As protocol demands, we all ware full environment suits when on site. The good thing being our suits are air conditioned. This whole island (christened "Lumpy Island") by Joyce my team leader, another research cadet. She's the one going over the crest of the hill and I'm near the front of our ship. When I say hill, that's not completely accurate, as Lumpy Island is similar to terrestrsal "Stromatilites" only a lot bigger. A trully air breathing coral, part of the reason for checking the site now is to take samples of the island, to culture and modify for use in buildings as an eco sollution. Taking a look at what is believed to be an anchant downed ship is just a bonus really. Todays a little misty, but that's what keeps the island still growing (out not up). I've been looking for oneof the amphibious water dragons, but none today. Hopefully I'll get some to pic to show you in the next day or two. Oh, and the Columbo will be docking at Rine city so I'll be able to see most of you on shore leave. I can't wait!!! Ok guys and gals, talk to you later. John Daus. I've done it again, not quite certain what. The characters (M3 and V3) are dressed in DAZ "Shard" texture suits, very little impact on memory. I also gave them a pair of "Tredz" boots, I couldn't help it. To tell the truth, I'd like a pair of them myself. "Lumpy Island" is a World Machine one I've been playing with for a week now. Island mats are from Watchful Eye. I made the ship in Blender 3D 2.37a. Love doing this stuff, and wanted to say thanks so much for your excellent support :D Guys and Gals, it means a lot. Never stop dreaming...;)