I wanted to write an update to my previous post of my future in SL. I have now just hit the first deficits in owing Linden Lab money since my new employer only pays me at the end of August. Sadly it seems we will receive no compensation from the old company for whom I used to work, as there is simply no funds there at all. Despite being in the red with Linden Lab I have been treated exceptionally well. I have been trying to pay my way using my AMEX card, but for some reason keep getting declined though it still has a balance on it to easily cover the deficit amount.
Linden Lab could have cut my personal access to SL easily and have not done so. Instead I have been treated only with respect and understanding when explaining my problem to them. This must be mentioned because so many blog entries involving SL mention only the negatives about Linden Lab. I want to state here that my experience thus far regarding this issue has been contrary to everything I have heard or read before, and it has been a pleasant experience.
So now to the good news: we have managed to get the resort to a financial position where the tiers, rentals and stores pay over US$800 of the +-US$1,200 it costs to run the resort these days, so we only have a shortfall now of +-US$400 per month. VW Sands and I are working on a way to have this amount subsidized through a council of residents who will become co-owners or an outside sponsor from the RL surf scene. Please keep us in mind as these next few weeks are critical for the future of the resort.
Finally – if you have any ideas to help the resort financially, feel free to IM VW or myself any time. We will do what it takes without resorting to adult or gambling entertainment in-world 
