From: "Inflated Impressions" <inflatedimpressions@prodigy.net>
To: <balloon@balloonhq.com>
Subject: blowin', pumpin', and balloonin'
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:26:48 -0700

Hi,


		Tim McConeghy,Lord of Latex, hippocrite extraordinaire. Oh no! An
opinion/preference question!!!
		I highly recommend using a pump, to anyone who has difficulty blowing by
mouth. There is no shame in the inability to mouth inflate. I often give
balloons to mouthy Conan wanna-bes who think I have a sissy job and I
recommend this to those twisters who use pumps and receive negative
comments. Pumps also protect against the spread of disease, thus protecting
small children from illness as a result of puting balloons in their mouths.
Dehydration is another concern, constant blowing puts out a large amount of
fluid and a busy twister has a hard time taking a break. There are also
rumors of internal eye damage after years of mouth inflation and I myself
have had popping balloons hit my eye causing impressive pain.
		I am a confirmed mouth blower. Why? Time mostly. I often inflate multiples
(2 or more balloons at once) for my creations. I find it much easier to blow
2-4 balloons and be done than to find pump, remove pump, place balloon on
pump, inflate balloon, remove pump, stow pump, tie balloon, stow balloon,
find pump, you get the idea. There is of course the enjoyment I derive from
people staring at me in awe as I inflate several balloons while they acquire
an anurism trying to do one.
		I have an aversion to nose inflation though. Yes I did say nose inflation.
I met a twister who periodically inflates 2 balloons, 1 per nostril, as part
of his routine. Nasty, nasty nasty. He was confused as to why noone ever
wanted the design made from his nose inflated balloons. I would definitely
stay clear from attempts to inflate with any other apertures.
		Side note: Lorna, I still only do 6 at once and only rarely, I bow to the
Queen.
		Remember you are the best twister in your socks, which I hear can be used
as a sling/holster for a faster blaster or other hand pumps.


					Tim McConeghy CBA
					LORD OF LATEX
					Inflated Impressions LLC