From: "Marcia Lightsey" <Marcia.Lightsey@gte.net>
To: <balloon@balloonhq.com>
Subject: balloon quality
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 01:12:56 -0700

I have had problems with the Qualitex clear colors, too.
The entertainers assortment colors seem to be easier to work with.  The
lilac subs for purple, the goldenrod covers yellow and orange, the green is
a more grassy green, and the pink is really prettier then the other.  The
inconsistency  in the diameters causes me a little trouble.  I've had to
learn to adjust the amount of air I put in the balloons according to the
color.  Also, the clears will have fat areas in them, which causes problems
when trying to make really nice balloons.
Question:  For hand pump users:  What handpump do you suggest?  We use the
purple Qualitex pump and one I got at Toys'r'us.  My son breaks them
frequently and I glue them back together when possible.  We don't want a
stand up or battery pump, just a durable and efficient hand pump.
Thanks.

Have fun ya'll!
Charity (loving our moderate summer)  the Clown