Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 04:23:49 -0400
To: balloon@balloonhq.com
Subject: Manners Question
From: Don Caldwell <theballoonguy@earthlink.net>

On Sun, 17 Jun 2001, Laurensurp@aol.com said:
> myself and an employee are working an outside job with twenty boys.  At 
no point does the hostess offer us a drink.  
> My question to all of you is:  would you have asked her for one OR (as I 
did) 
> suffered through it and drive to the closest store to buy a huge bottled 
> water?  (She did tip us both very well).


My supplies when I am performing always include at least two large
bottles of water, fruit, and a couple energy bars (I like cliff
bars the best).  While most of my clients offer me food or drinks
(Actually many insist!) they are in no way obligated to provide them.
I have also had many people panic at the end of a party when they
realise they did not offer anything to drink while i was working. I
feel that mom's have enough on their minds on the big day.
I also suggest carrying other non-balloon supplies like a first aid
kit (those who have experienced balloon cuts know what I mean), sun
screen, tylenol, sinus pills, and anything else I hope I won't need.
Think of every possible worst case scenario and then stock your bag
apropriately.

Take care,
Don Caldwell