From: "Ian Lloyd" <ianlloyd@perth.igs.net>
To: "Thad James" <sammyj@networksplus.net>, <whaley_f@popmail.firn.edu>,
Subject: Re: Kid question
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 13:49:24 -0500

I had a kid afraid of me on Saturday and he wasn't sure what he wanted
(talking to his Dad's kneecap, you know the type) so I asked if I could make
him something special. I made him a viking hat (with horns) and told him
would make him a brave warrior. He trotted forward to get it and his grin
was a delight. He then asked if he could have a sword so I made him a two
balloon twisted broadsword.  I thought it was a one-off but the same thing
happened with a girl on Sunday. Made a princess hat and the broadsword with
goldenrod and purple to make it a "princess sword".
(broadsword= two 260's fully inflated but soft. twist nozzle ends together
with 1" bubbles then 3 " bubble in each and twist together for handle then
3" loop twist in each for guard then spiral remainder together and lock end
with two small bubbles.)
    Sometimes I will make something for a kid, either because they are shy
or they did something really nice, (like letting littler kids go first), or
because I want to show off. I promise them that they will have the only one
of that sculpture today and I stick to my promise.
Jess Kiddin
Perth ON
Canada
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