Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 07:56:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mark Small <croyd132@yahoo.com>
Subject: Pin a Name on the Twister
To: Balloon People <balloon@balloonhq.com>

Can't say that surprises me.  I did some volunteer twisting for a
Make-A-Wish raffle yesterday.  They were raffling off a $30,000 bass
boat.  The guys running it are all avid fishermen, and informed me that
"Mister Twister" also makes fishing lures.  

Is duplicate naming of clowns/twsiters that much of a problem?  I could
only guess there are a few dozen clowns named 'Chuckles' or 'Giggles'. 
If it is a problem, how does one find out if a name is taken?  Any
suggestions for a name?

Quick background on the new guy:  My first twist was at a Easter egg
hunt at church about 9 yrs ago.  I was working with the children's
ministry.  Someone had put some 260's in some of the eggs, and a couple
kids came to me to make balloon animals.  After making the world's
worst mosquito, my fiancee bought me a book, small hand pump & a bag of
balloons.  

8 1/2 years & a divorce later, I picked up a bag of balloons and
started walking around a local fair making kids smile.  I was surprised
when someone offered me a tip; I was just having fun.  Now I figure if
I can both make kids smile and a few dollars doing it, I've got my
dream job. 
 This past week I make a basket out of balloons filled with balloon
flowers & a teddy bear for a woman at work who's moving.  I was swarmed
by people asking me where I got it and/or how much do I charge.  


--- John Michael Stevens <joyfulnoise@uswest.net> wrote:
> Since you've just started, I guess you don't know that both the names
> "Mr.
> Twister" and "Mister Twister" are already taken.

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