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From: batten@kodak.com (James Batten)
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To: lm03_cif
Subject: swords
Status: ORr




   I mentioned in a previous post that I don't like to make swords at parties,
I thought I might as well briefly give my reason. (BRIEFLY< YOU JIM???)
Any how, every time I pull out my balloons the first thing yelled out is
"can you make swords?" I usually respond that since swords are sharp the
balloons keep breaking and then go off and start making animals. I have NO
problem with youngsters having toy swords and guns, its just that kids will
be kids, as soon as they have swords ALL control is lost and then the parents
kinda decide that perhaps a magician is not such a good idea after all.

  IF on the other hand I am getting NO help from the adults in maintaining the
little darlings I will start to make the swords. When it looks like a lamp or
two is in mortal danger I suggest that they play with the swords out side 
( much to the relief of the adults) while I make the animals for the kids who really want tho 
really want them.

  Also I noticed at least on my terminal that a line in my last post was
slightly garbled. I was refering to giving over sized balloon flowers to
the mother just prior to leaving.. I'll post my favorite flower later.

ciao...

:wq