Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 22:04:03 -0800
Subject: Kids and Blowing 'em Up
From: "Dave Lewis" <magichand@earthlink.net>
To: balloon@balloonhq.com

While working the restaurant, I was told by the mother of a two year old
that her neighbor had recently lost their baby of 21 months when she bit a
balloon animal and inhaled at the startling noise, sucking a piece of the
balloon into her air canal.  The baby died.  I had heard that this could
happen, but never met anyone who had seen or known someone who'd seen it
happen.  I make the balloons for the parents.  I tell them THEY are
responsible for what happens to the balloons and their children after I hand
it over to them and NOT the child.  99% 0f the parents get it.

As for blowing up 260's:  been blowing since 1969.  Had a few minor problems
along the way.  I do three nights a week for three to four hours at a time
each night.  As long as I stay hydrated, I'm okay.  If not....  Only had
some minor body aches when I blew a tiny hole in my lungs and small bubbles
went into my shoulder, like the bends.  All is well now!