Dizzywood Explorers Journal

We hope everyone is enjoying their Summer in Dizzywood. With the addition of Breakwater Beach, fishing, Dizzy TV, and our special events, we’re sure you have all been busy Explorers. Here’s a little sneak peek of some new accessories that you’ll soon be able to get for your avatars. They do add a nice touch of personal flare, wouldn’t you say? Keep on checking the journal to find out when they will arrive. And don’t forget to stop by the Clothing Shack, and Clothing Tent. Presto gets new shipments of great new clothing in throughout the month.

There’s a new gal in town, ready to teach you her skills. Who might we be talking about? None other then the very stylish, Amelia Vermilion. She’s got her blowdryer in hand and is willing to offer anyone a lesson on hair coloring and styling. Visit her by ringing the doorbell to her salon up in Skytown. She’s been really busy showing everyone her new techniques that she has misplaced many of her combs and tinting brushes. Play her game, to help her recover them, and she may just reward you with her skills.

Once you have earned her skills, you will notice them appear in the “powers” tab of your backpack. Now the fun begins!

Walk around and ask your friends if they would like their hair done. If they say yes, make sure to leave them looking fabulous (they are after all putting all trust in your hands!).

As they are fixing you up, you will notice some “session notes” in the window next to you that lists various questions. Those are there to help you tell your hair stylist how they are doing. Answering some of them will help your friend know what you want. Press the big blue “Save” button when you like what they have done, and you’ll be ready to go on your way and show it off! But wait! You forgot one more thing. Don’t forget to say thanks for a job well done, and add them to your buddy list, that way you’ll know where they are next time you have a hair emergency.

Here’s a look at some fantastic styles done by your fellow Dizzies:

With the recent opening of Dizzy TV, we’ve noticed many of you creating news casts about new things in Dizzywood, announcing the weather for the day, and much more. It’s great to see many of you working together, and using your imagination to create such fun things. Here are just a couple of tips to help you and your friends while you’re in the studio:

• The TV was last spotted with Melinda Swingtail while she was swinging from the trees in Farthing’s Meadow.

• To get all your friends to meet up in the same Dizzy TV room, you need to make sure that they all have a television to drop in their own home (if they don’t have one, now would be a good time to help them find it). Make sure you are all on the same server. Once you drop your television in your home, you need to zap it. You will then be teleported to Dizzy TV. Just wait, and soon enough, your friends will all show up.

• Did you know that you can walk behind the screen with the sun and clouds? You can also have friends stand behind the TV set and pretend to act out a scene, while someone stands at the camera and zooms in for a close up.

These are just some quick ideas to get you started. Let us know what you and your friends have been creating in Dizzy TV, and if you have any ideas to share with Explorers!

Do you check Presto’s Wagon and the Clothing Tent for the newest items for your Dizzywood avatars? What about something for yourself and your friends? You can now shop for Dizzywood t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, notebooks, mousepads, clocks, stickers, and lots more at: http://www.cafepress.com/dizzywood

Make sure to have a parent with you when you click on the link so you can browse through the site and see what you like.

Early yesterday morning a storm was looming over Breakwater Beach. The waves came in as high as five feet, splashing on anyone and anything that came in its way. It was much too dangerous to sit at the beach, but after the morning had worn off, the waters were calm once again. Restored back to its peacefulness, Breakwater Beach reopened, and there was a frenzy to see what the storm had brought in. As many Explorers ran in for a swim, some realized they were stubbing their toes on something rough and hard on the ocean’s floor, almost giving them splinters on the bottoms of their feet. When they dove down, they were shocked to find a small deserted boat without any explanation of who it belonged to. What the Explorers did find out though, was that the storm had brought in an abundant amount of fish. Looks like it’s time to go fishing!

Chief Pathfinder Burrows here!

I’ve heard a lot of pitter patter above ground, Explorers running to the new beach, trying to find different powers n’ such. But enough about me, YOU are who I’ve been looking for. Let me tell it to you straight (the way my hard working mama used to tell me). She’d make sure that everyone was an active member for 14 days, have the Zap power, have a Bunnycorn, and have logged in at least 5 times. She’d shake her finger at me and say, “You cannot be a Pathfinder unless you fulfill all those requirements, and be on your best behavior!”

I consider these to be the top five reasons to become a Dizzywood Pathfinder, besides working alongside of me:

1) The uniform. You wear it with pride, and everyone can automatically know that you are an expert at Dizzywood. Plus, you can change the color anytime you want. I prefer a grass green color myself. Mama always said it looked best on me.

2) You get 9 droppable comic books that show your new friends how to get powers, seeds, critters, etc.

3) You can work as a team. Sure thing. I’ve seen teams of Pathfinders walking together, sharing their useful insight with unfamiliar Explorers. The Band of Explorers I like to call them.

4) Because you will have proven that you are a great citizen, with your appreciable behavior, perhaps I might share some up and coming news about Dizzywood with you.

And number 5) It brings a smile to my face knowing that you’re all going to be taking care of business while I stay cool underground this Summer!

Your leader in keeping Dizzywood a safe and fun place to explore,

Chief Pathfinder Burrows

p.s. Come see me soon if you haven’t already. And those of you veteran Pathfinders, I hope to see those great uniforms in action, and stop by sometime. I may have some news to send your way.

For those of you eager enough to find your way to the new Breakwater Beach, you will need to explore a little further to find the secret key that will unlock your way to the sandy beach.

Some people have already found it, and are refusing to tell how to get there.

Looking for some fun activities to do at the beach while your friends set up their towels and kick beach balls around? How about some fishing? Soon, you’ll be able to cast a fishing line into the water. While you wait for a bite on your fishing rod, take a look at these snazzy Dizzywood fish you may catch if your bait is just right! Once you catch them, you’ll see their vibrant colors appear. Happy exploring!

***A little note for all of you in search of the fishing rod. Someone has taken it, and it is nowhere to be found! We suspect it might be the workings of Withering, of course, because there was a note written in the sand telling us to look again tomorrow.

Calling all writers, actors/actresses, directors, costume designers…

Looking for another way to express your creativity in Dizzywood? How about getting your friends together to develop your own shows, movies, news, and weather forecasts? Soon you’ll be able to teleport to Dizzy TV, where you can assign yourselves different jobs: director, camera person, actors, costumes, etc. The possibilities are endless when it comes to your imagination!

Start writing your scripts Explorers, and get ready for those close ups.

*If you already have an idea for a show, or movie, and are looking for some actors/actresses to fill some spots, go ahead and post it all here! We look forward to hearing your ideas, and seeing what you all come up with.

Dizzywood’s civilization continues to grow as new Explorers make their way to this magical land. To make sure all new Explorers have a place to settle, Presto and and the rest of the inhabitants of Dizzywood have been working together to expand Skyland. You’ll soon be able to enjoy breathtaking views and access to new destinations for your everyday Explorer needs. We will keep you updated as more news rolls out.

Explorers continue to discover new lands in Dizzywood, and today they have found a beautiful place they are sure you’re all going to love. As they were walking along, Xiomara and friends realized their shoes were filling up with sand. They took a look at their feet, then realized they were at the beach. They soon took off their shoes and ran around the sand, dipping their toes into the lukewarm water, excited that they would soon be able to share the news with the rest of Dizzywood. They teleported back to Presto’s Grove immediately, yelling, “Presto! We found a beach! It was so beautiful!”.

“Oh yes! My favorite place to go when the sun is warm like it is today. Just in time for Summer!”, Presto replied.

“Will we be able to invite all our friends?”, Xiomara asked.

“Of course! Of course! You’ll be able to lay your beach towel down and relax, or go for a dip in the water. You can kick a beach ball around in between swimming or running along the beach if you’d like!”, Presto answered.

“We can’t wait! When can we start inviting all of our friends to the beach?”, Xiomara asked.

“Soon! Very soon! Since that storm that happened with the arrival of Withering’s minions, Chanjo and myself have been going back and forth cleaning up the mess it left along our beach. We want to make sure it looks just like it did thousands of years ago when we first discovered it”, Presto replied.