Hi Becky

Did we meet on the corner of McDonalds  
I meet so many nice young ladies on street corners, it's hard to remember them all  :lol:
Anyway welcome to balloon chat.

Have ammended two of the forum sections, marketing now is also where to advertise if you need someone for a job etc and the off topic has been added to so that we can all promote our hidden talents that may be of help to others on the forum. I know someone that is great at film editing on the site so I'm sure he'll tell you more soon.
Any other suggestions that youhave please let me know.

There also seems to be a problem for a few with logging in & staying logged in which makes it impossible for you to post, as your all aware technology is not my strong point but I have been in touch with three people trying to see what the problem might be, as yet not much luck. But we are aware of the problem & trying to sort this out.

Graham Lee

I thought this was funny :lol:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5c0YwhhTy ... re=related

Graham Lee

Hi Tony

Hope you enjoy looking around the forum.
I have a fantastic DVD set by David Grist on the website that would take you through everything you could possible need to know.
Or you could get my own DVD
Please post your pictures in the gallery section, have fun.

Graham Lee

Someone asked for an off topic part of the forum.
As if by magic it appears.

Graham Lee

Could'nt find out how to copy Christine's post to this section, so for now have just pasted it over.
Christine says;

Hello Again!
As I was saying............. I am Christine Belcher also known as Twistina The Balloon Lady.
I have been "doing" balloons for about 4 and a half years. (I did dabble a bit before that with very basic dogs and swords etc but was not inspired and gave it up!)
I am married to Mike AKA Twistopher who also " does" balloons. We have been entertaining children and adults for many years with our "Barrel" organs with puppets.

The lucky break that changed my whole life, came in October 2003 when we were asked to do balloon modelling as well as playing the organ at an event that was 9 days long! I bought a couple of new balloon instructional books and bearing in mind that I had not previously been inspired, prepared to get through the 9 days as well as I could. I determined to learn one or two new models every evening during the 9 days and then use that design the next day. This worked really well and I found that I was getting lots of really positive comments. To top this, a little boy asked for an airplane which I had just learnt. I did this and then had the idea to put it on top of another inflated balloon to make a handle so he could "make it fly." He was delighted with it. Suddenly, the boy gave his balloon to his Mum,charged towards me and threw his arms around me and exclaimed "You're the best!" I felt 10 feet tall and my confidence was given such an enormous boost! This and all the smiles and happiness that my balloon models brought forth convinced me that latex was calling me!
When I got home, I googled balloon modelling on the web and found balloon HQ as well as other balloon modellers sites. When I saw what was possible with balloons, I was hooked. I started buying books and videos and just had so much fun trying out all the designs. After a few months, I started creating my own designs simply by taking requests from kids. If I did not know how to make something, I just had a go! When I got home I would try to improve the design till I was completely happy with it. A good tip is always carry a digital camera with you. They are an invaluable tool in keeping a record of any new creation that you make. How many times have you made something new that is terrific and then later you can not remember what you did?!!
Since that 9 day booking, we have worked there repeatedly as well as at many other venues and events. I gave up my full time job as a cake decorator some 2 1/2 years ago to concentrate fully on balloons. I have lectured, won several awards both here and abroad and have written my own CD rom book called "Twistina's Five Minute Balloon Delights" (  Shameless plug! Available direct from my Web Site http://www.twistina.co.uk or at Grahams excellent Care and Share Days) I often think about the little boy with his aeroplane, I wish I could meet him now to thank him. He truly helped to change my life.
Long May I keep Twisting,
Twistina

Just a tip if writing out a long post is too write it in word document where you can also use spell checker, then copy & paste onto the forum.

Graham Lee

Here is a Wall

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These are now on the site,
http://sempertexballoons.co.uk/index.ph ... ent=9&pg=1

Graham Lee

I Knew there was a reason.

Graham Lee

Will merge these two topics together as already there is some very good content on helping others with setting up a website.

Graham Lee

Fairby,

How are things coming along with the sheep, would you like some pointers?

Graham Lee

Petra,
Your "funny bird" was so nice I stopped what I was doing to make a variation.
Will take a picture & post it later.

Graham Lee

Hi Graeme,
Hope things are good with you, dont forget to plug your "Make a Smile" appeal on here with a variety show
taking place on Wed 6th Aug for the children of Belarus.
Oh I think I've just plugged it for you :lol: More details can be found on Graeme's website.
But you might like to let everyone know some more details about it incase they would like to
contribute to a great cause.
Hope to see you at a care & share day soon.

Graham Lee

Here are a couple of pictures on the subject which were made in March 2005.
They were made for the contact page on my website, we went for the black phone.
With my nice smiley face
http://www.grahamleesmagic.co.uk

Graham Lee