Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 11:27:33 +0200
From: Jan Lissens W 51737 <lissensj@access.bel.alcatel.be>
To: drbubbles <drbubbles@ukonline.co.uk>
Subject: New sculptures on the list?

drbubbles wrote:

> Dear one and all.
>
> I am one of the lurkers that is so grateful for all the information that
> appears on the list but to my embarrassment rarely contributes.  Over the
> years I have seen a decline in models being described by their originators.
> Many years ago there was much discussion about the best way to annotate
> twisting terminology so that the word could be spread.  It seems that the
> list is more full of opinions and argument than balloon ideas.  I understand
> that all that appears in the list is related to the business of balloon
> artistry.  However, sharing new ways of making a 4 balloon football playing
> telly tubby is of far more interest than whether pioneer is going to buy
> BSA.
>
> On another tack.  There doesn't ever seem to be any large convention news in
> the UK.  Are there any?
>
> All the best
>
> JJ
> aka dr bubbles
>
> Southampton, England

First of all, don`t be ashamed of `lurking` (isn`t there a better way to say
this...how about `spectating` or `window shopping`). Why should you ?

Although  I find it on occasion to be true that messages on this list are of no
interest to me, I make it a habit to at least scan them, just to know how the
balloon art is perceived in by others and how professionals handle it. I find
it also interesting from a cultural point of view e.g. differences between the
States and Europe. There are times that almost no new sculptures appear on the
list, there are times that there are many.  If you look at the response given
to specific demands on this list, a large number of either new sculptures or
new ways of doing them do appear. And if you look at the plethora of balloon
sculptures on the BHQ mailing list, I think there`s lots to be learned. Just
take the information you need and use your delete-button for the rest. There
are lots of professional people on this list who do benefit from information
such as one company being bought

Discussion may heat up, but that probably means that whatever the topic is, it
is important enough to anyone to be discussed. Some discussions are
long-winded, but they eventually die down. And they led to a lot of comic
relief. I remember a few discussions on this list which had among the serious
ones some hilarious  posts.

I find it helpful to regularily check out the photo section on BHQ. Some great
stuff there.

And lastly, if you have specific things, just post the question. I`m sure
you`ll get lots of responses. I myself love a good challenge, and I learn even
more from trying to come up with something myself and then comparing it to what
others have come up with, than from just looking at what is posted

(Sorry if I ramble, but I LOVE this list and I continue to learn lots of it,
and I just wish everybody would and then we would all be one big family and
there would be no more war and  SOMEBODY PLEASE SHOOT ME BEFORE I COMPLETELY
TURN INTO A BALLOON HIPPIE)

About the conventions, I don`t know of any in England, but if you cross the
English channel, and take a short drive to Belgium, you will not only get to
see for yourself the ultimate home of beer, chocolates and cheese, creator of
fries, andives and sprouts, but you will have the opportunity to participate in
the MILLENIUM JAM , which is only 6 weeks or so away. There`s a hugely
impressive cast of instructors, and a great number of twisters from around the
world will be attending. Goto www.millenniumjam.com for more info. The price is
right. The timing is even better ! Be there or be rectangular !!!


Jan aka The Trekkie Twister