Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 11:07:21 +0200
From: Jan Lissens W 51737 <lissensj@access.bel.alcatel.be>
To: Balloonsbyjimbo@aol.com
Subject: Re: Monkeys and palm trees

Balloonsbyjimbo@aol.com wrote:

> I would like help with directions for a palm tree for my monkeys to hang on,
> I can't get it right.
> Also could somebody please help me with some ideas
>  for  monkeys on palm trees theme.
> Thanks
> balloonsbyjimbo

Palm Tree:

Take two brown 260s and 2 green ones and fully inflate them. Slightly burp the
greens
Braid the two browns together, like you would for a candystick. Twist the top
to lock the balloons together so that they do not become untwisted.

Tie the greens in a loop. Twist each loop in half and lock both balloons
together at that point. These are the four palm leaves. You can shape them by
squeezing them a bit. Attach them to the top of the tree trunk.

Several monkeys are possible. About two weeks ago, several monkeys were posted
on the list.  As you are making the monkey, loop the front legs over the tree
before locking them (this is easier than having to slide the monkey over the
tree.

For a fast version, use a single brown for the tree trunk, and a single green.
Tie in a loop, twist in half and twist each loop again in half. This will give
you four smaller leaves.

This version looks nice on a standard hatbase as well.

Hope this helps,


Jan aka The Trekkie Twister