The Year of Changes - 366 days with DarbySea
Goals for 2008: Help the environment by going green
Used canvas bag for groceries, saved paper or plastic bags: 90 Used plastic bags: 19 updated: 8/5/08
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The Year of Changes - 366 days with DarbySea
DarbySea.com Moving
I've moved over to LakelandLocal.com and have my own page on that site, as well as the posts appear on the main page.... Hope you'll keep following me at the new site....
Election Time (yeah again I know I know lol) in Polk County, Fl
Click here to view the Polk candidates. Also view the financial reports and candidate info. This year we will have a write in candidate, interesting.
Go to the official website for Polk County elections for current info and updates -
such as the Voter Registration and Party Change Deadline is July 28th.
Did you know? A primary election will be held August 26th.View the State candidates at the Florida election office official site.
Go to the official website for Polk County elections for current info and updates -
such as the Voter Registration and Party Change Deadline is July 28th.
Did you know? A primary election will be held August 26th.
View the State candidates at the Florida election office official site.
Active Polk County, Fl Voter Statistics: (from Polk Elections home page)
Last Updated: 7/2/2008
Democrat: 130,053
Republican: 119,590
NPA & Minor Parties: 63,402
Total: 313,045
(Darby Critendon of http://darbysea.com will be voting but not endorsing a candidate on this site)
Tonsils Out?
Have you had your tonsils out? If you have any good (GOOD, I said) recovery stories or tips let me know. I'm going August 7 to have mine removed.
Blog O is here!!!
Well almost, but at least the dates are set 
Blog Orlando is the free unconference held for the past few years in Winter Park, put together by our own Josh Hallet. The 2008 dates are (drum roll please.....) September 25-27. Check out the web site/blog for all the details. Last year Polk County/Lakeland was well represented, with even some live blogging going on.
Topics range from social media, video blogs, podcasts and whatever else you can think of that deals with the internet (within reason).
Blog Orlando is the free unconference held for the past few years in Winter Park, put together by our own Josh Hallet. The 2008 dates are (drum roll please.....) September 25-27. Check out the web site/blog for all the details. Last year Polk County/Lakeland was well represented, with even some live blogging going on. Topics range from social media, video blogs, podcasts and whatever else you can think of that deals with the internet (within reason).
Name the Baby Albino Wallaby
Cypress Gardens is having a “Name the Baby Wallaby” contest now through June 30.
The person who gives the winning name picked for the baby will receive a family four pack of tickets to Cypress Gardens. Enter your wallaby name by emailing "contest at cypressgardens.com". Be sure to include your full name, phone number and suggested baby girl name OR snail mail the same information to Haley Kish 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL 33884. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2008. The winner will be contacted by phone.
The person who gives the winning name picked for the baby will receive a family four pack of tickets to Cypress Gardens. Enter your wallaby name by emailing "contest at cypressgardens.com". Be sure to include your full name, phone number and suggested baby girl name OR snail mail the same information to Haley Kish 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL 33884. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2008. The winner will be contacted by phone.
Happy Summer!
For the next 7 Wednesdays only, McDonald's will have .49 hamburgers and .59 cheeseburgers, Noon to Midnight. Limit 10.
Also, on Father's Day, Dad will get a FREE breakfast.
Also, on Father's Day, Dad will get a FREE breakfast.
What's Missing?
Downtown Winter Haven
(c) DarbySea Critendon 2008
(c) DarbySea Critendon 2008
Outside Jail?
Yes, there really is an outside jail, it's someplace along highway 17 about 10 mins past Winter Haven heading South.
My LOL Day
Yesterday was just one of those crazy days, for me. I guess I was over due for one, because it hit all at once. Here's the play-by-play:
Work up way too early - when I went to my car had a flat - called TWO co-workers that go by my place to work, one left their phone at home, the other has a small car but had dog kennels in the back and already one passenger (no room for me but they did volunteer to come back and get me once they had an open seat). A while ago I had done some research on the bus routes and times. By now I had to call into work saying I would be a few mins late (I made up the time of course) Anyways, so the Citrus Connection Bus would be coming soon so I headed out to the stop (this would be only my second trip on a public bus) I went to what I thought was the stop by apparently the one I needed to get on was a few more blocks down the way, but I waved down the bus anyways b/c it said 'Bartow' and that is where I was going. The ride was nice and the AC felt great. Finally got to work, did my stuff. About an hour before going home I called AAA Auto so they could come put on the spare. Was quoted 70 min wait, that is fine since I'm not there, yet. When has AAA ever been on time or early? Never, for me. Left the office headed down to the bus stop and waited. Ring Ring OMG they are calling me saying already there. I have not even gotten on the bus yet. It was going to be another 30 mins before I would even be home. They said I have to call back when I am at the car, luckily for me the guy who arrived was bored and did not have another call. Once I got home he had already been outside in the sun for 35 mins. OUCH! I kept saying sorry etc. I also asked him to check the air pressure on the other tires as they were looking low, he said he would if he could get a cold drink. I said gladly and went a got him a bottle of water. There were also some other drinks in the fridge (left over from an event my house he he) so I grab him one of those as well. I think he was shocked that I had something like that and would offer it to him b/c all he could say was 'wow' 'ok' 'um' I just set it on the ground, if he wanted to take it later he could - of course to drink it after work. Spare tire on time to go get it fixed, drove to Sears (b/c I have road hazard insurance there). Apparently the tread was less than standard on 3 of the 4 tires... Went ahead and got new ones. UGH, and that about wraps up my day. I know now it was not as worse as it could have been and I am thankful for that.
Work up way too early - when I went to my car had a flat - called TWO co-workers that go by my place to work, one left their phone at home, the other has a small car but had dog kennels in the back and already one passenger (no room for me but they did volunteer to come back and get me once they had an open seat). A while ago I had done some research on the bus routes and times. By now I had to call into work saying I would be a few mins late (I made up the time of course) Anyways, so the Citrus Connection Bus would be coming soon so I headed out to the stop (this would be only my second trip on a public bus) I went to what I thought was the stop by apparently the one I needed to get on was a few more blocks down the way, but I waved down the bus anyways b/c it said 'Bartow' and that is where I was going. The ride was nice and the AC felt great. Finally got to work, did my stuff. About an hour before going home I called AAA Auto so they could come put on the spare. Was quoted 70 min wait, that is fine since I'm not there, yet. When has AAA ever been on time or early? Never, for me. Left the office headed down to the bus stop and waited. Ring Ring OMG they are calling me saying already there. I have not even gotten on the bus yet. It was going to be another 30 mins before I would even be home. They said I have to call back when I am at the car, luckily for me the guy who arrived was bored and did not have another call. Once I got home he had already been outside in the sun for 35 mins. OUCH! I kept saying sorry etc. I also asked him to check the air pressure on the other tires as they were looking low, he said he would if he could get a cold drink. I said gladly and went a got him a bottle of water. There were also some other drinks in the fridge (left over from an event my house he he) so I grab him one of those as well. I think he was shocked that I had something like that and would offer it to him b/c all he could say was 'wow' 'ok' 'um' I just set it on the ground, if he wanted to take it later he could - of course to drink it after work. Spare tire on time to go get it fixed, drove to Sears (b/c I have road hazard insurance there). Apparently the tread was less than standard on 3 of the 4 tires... Went ahead and got new ones. UGH, and that about wraps up my day. I know now it was not as worse as it could have been and I am thankful for that.
Are You Ready?
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has a count down until hurricane season, today it says 12 days left. Ouch! Am I ready? As I check my food pantry I see that I do have some can goods, lots 'o batteries for flashlight(s) set aside already for an emergency (well, I have them mainly for my digital camera but would use them for the flashlight) but I don't have a bucket of extra stuff. When I worked with PGTV we did this commercial taking a huge bucket (5 gallons I think) to make a 72 hour survival kit. Included in it were change of clothes, important documents in zip lock bags, hygiene items, pillow, snacks, and other important stuff. Need to know what else you should use? Check out the BoCC Disaster Guide Page. It only took 15-20 mins to put together, if you have kids, make it into a game (and be sure to include some board games as well).
Also, the BoCC has a site redesigning coming!
NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!
A new look, a new feel! On June 2, Polk County will unveil a re-designed website created with YOU in mind. Look for more user friendly content and locate information according to the services you need.
A new look, a new feel! On June 2, Polk County will unveil a re-designed website created with YOU in mind. Look for more user friendly content and locate information according to the services you need.
Be Prepared
xoxo
DarbySea Critendon