Archive for December, 2012

I interrupt Avalon’s regularly scheduled blog for an important Holiday message…..

 

The Amaretto Community is and has always been one of the best breedable communities in Secondlife. I know this because I watch many of you chatting and helping and sharing with each other in the Amaretto Groups on a daily basis.  Well this morning a conversation in the group spawned one of the greatest ideas since, well since Amaretto Horses themselves!

 

Amaretto Holiday Treats from Around the Globe!  What’s that you ask? Well what I hope it will be is a wonderful collection of tried and true Holiday recipes brought to you from your fellow community members, group moderators and even the Amaretto staff!

 

If you would like to share a favorite cookie recipe, or special holiday recipe then I invite you to send me a notecard by this Thursday December 13th and each week between now and Christmas I will share the recipes with everyone during my weekly Friday blog.

So grab those cookbooks and find your best recipe and drop me a notecard (be sure to include your avatar’s complete name and where you are from so we can truly have recipes from around the globe)! I can’t wait to see what delicious treats you all cook up!

Hey everyone! Hope you all got to enjoy a lazy Sunday! I hope all of you managed to make down to the Xmas Expo and pick up that really cute rideable sled and sleigh!

Remember all the proceeds for that go to RFL!

 

Amaretto has some really awesome things planned for the month of Decemeber, I hope you guys have gotten them all wrote down on your calendar! Formal Christmas Ball, One of a Kind Auction, Ice Fishing (complete with penguins) and many more great activities to participate in!

I know what you really want to know about it Christmas Limited and Special Editions!

Well Santa has been checking his list, he knows who is naughty and nice! We still have some tricks up our sleeves and some exciting news to come!

 

I hope you have baked your Gingerbread cookies, hung your lights with care, and are ready to count down the New Year! Let it snow while we get ready to Deck the Halls with Frosty while you await Santa’s arrival!

Its starting to look a lot like Xmas Expo time!

That’s right guys and gals, the Xmas Expo is now open for everyone to come enjoy!

The Expo is over 2 sims of breedables and many other creators in second life! Its really a lot of fun to walk around and explore all the different shops. Amaretto this year is selling two different items at the Xmas Expo! The items are 395 Lindens a piece with all proceeds going to Relay for Life! The first is a ridable sled being pulled by none other than a cute reindeer K-9! The sled is really cute and would be perfect for some sled races! I feel a event coming on……

Anyways I have included a pic of the sled, remember it is ridable and not breedable but it sure is cute!

The second item we are offering is a Santa Sleigh complete with a reindeer horse to make sure you get where you want to go!

This item is also rideable, the sleigh seats one, remember this horse is not breedable! So please come on down to the expo and see the sled and sleigh demos and give em a try!

 

 

We have raised over 45k so far, but I know as a community we can do more! It’s def not a something a avid Amaretto Collector will want to miss! This is for a great cause with all proceeds going to Relay For Life! Also coming up on December 15, 2012 the One of A Kind Xmas Expo auction will be held with more details to come!

Happy Friday! We made it through another week! The groups have been bustling with so many beautiful horses and K-9s being bragged about in there, that I thought I would remind you all of one of the special ways Amaretto has for you to keep your favorite breedables!

 

Amaretto introduced a product called “Perpetual Puppy” in Feb 2012. The Perpetual Puppy is a great feature as this takes any Spayed/Neutered K-9 and turns them into a pet forever! Meaning you will never have to worry about feeding your K-9 as after becoming a “Perpetual Puppy” it no longer requires any food. A “Perpetual Puppy” K-9 will look and function just like any other Amaretto Ranch Breedable K-9. This only works for K-9s over 126 days old (Spayed/Neutered). You can pick this certificate up at any Amaretto Ranch K-9 store.

 

Once you purchase your Perpetual Puppy certificate you would follow the following steps to have your K-9 converted:

1) Create a file folder in you inventory with the title “Perpetual Puppy <your sl name>”.
2) Place in the folder the certificate that you purchased along with your Spayed/Neutered K-9 that you would like turned into a “Perpetual Puppy”
3) Send this folder to … Jaymee Caproni

 

Once your K-9 is successfully turned into a Perpetual Puppy, it will be returned to you in a folder named “Perpetual Puppy from Jaymee Caproni.

As we have many people taking advantage of this feature we offer, it’s important to follow the above instructions to ensure a process that goes as smoothly as possible!

 

**IMPORTANT NOTE**
Although the certificates are transferable, they MUST be turned in by the PURCHASER ONLY. The reason this is a requirement is because every certificate is checked against our transaction data base. Once a certificate is redeemed by the PURCHASER it is marked as Redeemed and becomes void. The reason we have the certificate as transferable is so the purchaser may pass the certificate to Jaymee Caproni for redemption. Again, please remember, the certificates CAN NOT be purchased and transferred to another avatar for redemption. I will not be able to redeem the certificate, and it will be returned.

 

It’s really important to remember that once a K-9 is turned into a “Perpetual Puppy” there is no going back. This is something that cannot be undone. So please do make sure this is what you really want to do before you send in that K-9.

 

Last and certainly not least. There are many that ask “Can my Perpetual Puppy be updated” the answer is Yes! You can update your Perpetual Puppy anytime you wish or you may choose to leave it just as it is. However if for some odd reason your K-9 needs to be repaired it will be returned in the most current Amaretto Breedable K-9 version.
So for all those special pups that you just can’t part with, Perpetual Puppy is the way to go. Until next time, Happy Breeding everyone!

The Chimera Brindle Show Horse has hit the grid!

Howdy yall and Happy Thursday!! Guess what… The Chimera Brindle Show Horse has hit the grid! Boy, let me tell you this show horse is definitely fun and festive!! I am excited to share a pick of this one with you guys!

You might be asking “How do I get one of these beauties?”

Well……. Beginning December 5, 2012 to January 4th, 2013 any bundle dropped from the breeding of any 2 Chimera Brindle horses had the chance at being a Chimera Brindle Show Horse.

The Chimera Brindle Show Horse can be randomly birthed by breeding together any two horses that have Chimera Brindle Coats of any color.

The Chimera Brindle Show Horse can NOT pass their coat. However, the Mistletoe & Holly eye DOES have the ability to pass.

I have included a few pictures of the Chimera Brindle Show Horse for you guys to drool over! LOL!

 

So, get those Brindles together and try and get one of these gorgeous horses!

Until Next Thursday….

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!!! Hope you all are looking forward to Christmas getting here!!

Just wanted to remind you of a few things that are happening in December.

The December Flower eye is Holly Turquoise this is a beautiful eye that can pass on.

Starting today December’s Show horse is the Show Horse Chimera. Just by breeding two Chimera’s together of any color has a chance of getting a Show Horse Chimera!
The coat “Does Not Pass” but they can pass the eyes!

Also the December Best in Show K-9 is Jack Russell
Breeding two Jack Russell’s any color together you have a chance of getting the Best in Show Jack Russell K-9
The Best in Show Jack Russell has a chance of passing the eye and the collar.

Remember this!
Amaretto is having a Christmas Bundle Hunt Event on December 8, 2012 at 10:00amSL time. So get your hunting boots on and let’s go hunting!

As 2012 comes to an end….

Hello and Happy Holidays to you all. As the year comes to an end I want to take a moment to express my appreciation and gratitude for each of you. It’s amazing how this year has flown by. I must say, 2012 has been a pretty fantastic year. Amaretto is still going strong! The reason Amaretto is so successful and has the best darn breedables in Second Life is you, the community! Where would Amaretto be without each and every one of you? We certainly would not be where we are today. As I watch the groups each day and see everyone boasting and bragging about their breedables it warms my soul. It leaves me with a grateful heart knowing that Amaretto was able to bring so much joy to the community. Although it’s not always easy and I work late nights and early mornings, I will admit, every moment is worth it. So, as this year comes to an end, please know that each and every one of you has made Amaretto who we are. I wholeheartedly appreciate your time and dedication to making Amaretto what it is today!
Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year to the Amaretto community

 

Breedables Xmas Expo!

Happy Monday Amaretto community! Hope you are all having a wonderful Monday and getting great bundles, kennels, and nests!

So what information do I have for you guys today??

Well…….. Amaretto is very proud to announce that we will be participating in the The 2012 Breedables Xmas Expo!

These events are marked on the Amaretto Events Calendar for this month so be sure to check the line up out!

 

Here are some details on what will be happening at the Xmas Expo Silver Bells.. City Sidewalks.. Busy Sidewalks, dressed in Holiday style.. sets the scene for guests and shoppers, vendors and entertainers at the 2012 Christmas Expo in support of Relay For Life! The Expo opens on December 6th and runs through December 19th.

 

This year, we’re pleased to be bringing our guests FREE Naughty~or~Nice Gift Giveaways from EVERY STORE, the annual One of a Kind Breedables Auction with Cortez Brandriss, the “Race for the Bells” Contest with a 10,000L cash prize, and the return of the Avi Choice Awards!

 

One-Of-A-Kind LIVE Breedable Auction with Cortez Brandriss! December 15th @ 2pm SLT STREAMING LIVE ACROSS THE GRID!

We would like to invite you to be a part of this year’s RFL ONE OF A KIND AUCTION!! Last year, this event alone raised over 2.2 million linden for RFL. This year’s possibilities are endless!!

Now isn’t that some exciting news!! Well we have been getting our expo space ready and can’t wait until the expo starts on the 6th so all you guys can come enjoy it with us!

Last year we had Santa on hand, who knows he might come visit again! Dont forget we have a ice skating event on Wednesday at 4 Pm Slt! Hope to see you all there! This is Ava over and out!

First Graduation Wrap up!!!

Hello everyone first I just want to say congrats to our Graduates you all did awesome. Now as you already know today was the first Graduation of ARU!!!  Here is the list of the Graduates:

Draco Carpaccio

Trinityskye Zarco

Demonessa Afterthought

Ayanna (mastersgirl.idlemind)

Dancer Greenfield

KittenJen

Reygan Landar

 

So a big round of applause to them they earned it! Now for what everyone is waiting for the pictures of the actual graduation 🙂 Who knows maybe next time it will be you in that list so be sure to keep going to class! These 7 people took all 35 classes! Now remember you can graduate at any time after completing all the classes. Also be sure to go join the Amaretto Ranch University group at any of the group joiners to stay informed about classes!

Here is the staff behind ARU with Ava leading the ceremony

Here are the Graduates Congrats you guys!

And lets not forget the grand celebration that was held right after!

 

Mastersgirl and Kitten

Demonessa

Dancer and Draco

Trinity and Reygan

As a bonus the 7 graduates also received one of these!!!

Notice the brand and the eye!!! Exclusive to the ARU Graduation graduates. Here is a closeup of the eye

Well that about wraps it up it was a fun graduation ceremony! I hope to see more of you at the next Graduation until then this is Tmzasz Signing off.

A Day at the Races

Wow it’s Saturday again, and the first day of December. Days go by so fast.

 

If you missed out on our First Amaretto Race Event, you missed a fun time for all.

 

We had races in all the Classes, an open race, and even a Amaretto Staff race. Below are some of the races and their winners

 

Our 1st race was won by Paul Woodrunner and second place was CFalcon Saenz, and Petr Vanbeck was 3rd

 

The 2nd race was won by Cooter Doghouse and 2nd place was pinky2hot21

 

 

The 3rd race was won by Avalon Crystal , 2nd place was maleficent Farshore, and 3rd place was Jeff Melendez

 

Th 4th race was won by CFalcon Saenz, 2nd place was Avalon Crystal

 

The 5th race was won by Cooter Doghouse, 2nd place was pinky2hot21

 

The 6th race was won by Cooter Doghouse, 2nd was Jeff Melendez and 3rd was Josaphine Cooperstone

 

The 7th race was won by xelon Turbo,2nd was Cooter Doghouse

 

The Staff race was won by Josaphine Cooperstone

 

Below are some pictures from the race and do remember you can come out to the track and train anytime.

 

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