Dizzywood Explorers Journal

Today is the last day to register if you wish to partake in the 2008 Elections for Chief Poobah!

It is tremendously important that you register if you want to vote for one of the three candidates running, because once the registration box goes away, you will no longer be able to register or vote.

Those of you that have already registered and can’t wait to cast your vote, you’ve got one more day to support your candidates by continuing to rally throughout Dizzywood with your posters, t-shirts, and hats! Now is the perfect time to ask around to see who everyone else is voting for. We’ve got to spread the word to get everyone in Dizzywood involved in this election!

We sat down with each of the candidates to ask them a few final questions before the voting booth opened:

DW: How do you feel about Presto stepping down from Chief Poobah?

Kat: Oh, well, I have much respect for Presto. He’s been nothing but helpful to me and my garden. I have many fond memories of him-especially from his picnic! He grills the best burgers! It’s comforting to know that he will still be around, but I must say I am ready to follow in his footsteps as the next Chief Poobah.

Cecil: Presto’s my bro, no doubt! He’s been a super Poobah, but it’s his time to step down, and my time to step up!

Melinda: Presto is such a kind soul. He’s helped make Dizzywood so peaceful. I would never dream of replacing him, but since his four years has come to an end, I would gladly pick up the reins.

DW: How will you help keep the citizens safe from Emperor Withering?

Kat: There’s no better way to fight off the damage of his Belch Factories than growing some plants! Am I right? Who’s with me?

Cecil: I’ve got things covered, don’t you even fret! A little pinch here and a pinch there, and he’s outta here!

Melinda: Are you kidding me? I’m the Move Master! Withering and his henchmen stand no chance against my moves. I’ve perfected them, and shared them with all the citizens of Dizzywood! Together we will all defeat him!

And there you have your potential Poobahs. Who will it be? It’s up to you!

Once the Voting Booth opens (tomorrow), make sure to cast your votes!

Important note: You may only vote once! So make sure that you vote for the candidate that you wish to be the next Chief Poobah.

Good day Explorers! My excavations throughout Dizzywood are proving to be very successful. I’ve made countless findings, and oh yes, a great thank you to all of you that have been assisting me. You have all been so helpful and quite knowledgeable on knowing how to preserve delicate mud impressions. So I must tell you that I’ve had some time to do a more thorough examination of the footprint you’ve brought to me, and it does indeed look to be from the creature that I have been following since I was a young lad. I’m not quite sure which specific creature the print belongs to, but there is no doubt in my mind that an Ancient has made it! Things like this take time to investigate, so when I come across new information I promise to send it your way. My brother Pierre of course thinks otherwise, but that is quite okay. I’ll make a believer of him someday, when he’s not thinking of what bugs would make a wholesome bug stew! 

I must be on my way now. There is still much to excavate in this vast land. It is all so exciting, wouldn’t you say? Papa would be so proud of me!

Many thanks for your help Explorers!  

The creative Brooke Lodgington recently opened the doors to her furniture emporium, and we got to sit down with her to ask a few questions:

DW: Brooke! Thank you for choosing Dizzywood to set up shop. We love your showrooms! Tell us, where do you get the inspiration for your furniture?

BROOKE: (Brooke adjusts her glasses) I’m a huge collector and big believer in feng shui, so I gather my inspiration from the environment around me. I spend my weekends at flea markets, garage sales, and bizarres gathering ideas for new pieces.

DW: How do you feel knowing that Dizzies are decorating their homes with your creations?

BROOKE: I love it! My biggest hope is that everyone will have the chance to express their creativity (Brooke smiles) with what they find in my showrooms and share it with their friends! The best part about my job is hearing that Dizzies are working together to decorate their homes. I know I always work best when I have a buddy around!

DW: You have a wide range of styles in your showrooms, how do you decide what to sell?

BROOKE: It all stems from my vision of having these new homes be a place where Dizzywood explorers can feel comfortable and relax after a long day of adventures. Plus, everyone is unique, so I try and sell something for everyone! (Brooke picks a small piece of wood from between her teeth)

DW: Is it true you designed your first home when you were only ten years old?

BROOKE: (Brooke chuckles) When I was a young beaver I spent my time sketching what I wish my room would look like. Then when I was ten, a friend and I bunked heads and thought it would be a great idea to design our own furniture! And here I am, in the marvelous Dizzywood!

We had to stop the interview there because Brooke wanted to get back to the blue showroom to welcome new Dizzies. As a thank you, we took Brooke through some Dizzywood homes to show her how her furniture was being used to spark creativity!