From: WynnLindyB@aol.com
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 12:17:13 EDT
Subject: Swallowing balloons 
To: balloon@balloonhq.com

Great post  ! ! ! ! 

We in the round balloon world are always trying to educate the people who are 
responsible for the safety of children, when they are around balloons.  One 
of the reasons for this is that children put things in their mouths.  This 
includes balloons.  A balloon that explodes and leaves pieces of latex in the 
mouth or throat is bad.  But what if they actually swallowed (accidently or 
not) an inflated balloon ... ???

Twisters don't necessarily have the same market that we round balloon people 
have, but the fact that we are both trying to brighten someone's day with 
balloons, of any sort, means that we all share a responsibility to each other 
for the safety and proper usage of balloons.  I'm sure that the swallowed 
balloon trick is very effective at getting the attention of kids at a party, 
as well as the adults.  But if they happen to follow with their own version 
of the disappearing balloon, and the results become (accidently ?? ) 
disastrous, WE ALL LOSE  ! ! !   And for what reason  ???

Caution should be taken by all...

Wynn
Wynn and Lindy Bell, cba's
The Final Touch Balloon Decor
Portland Or USA
503 579 9499
www.finaltouchballoons.com
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