Actually thinking about it I've made my own decision - I am going to split the reviews... It will take a while but will make more sense in the long run.

Hi Darren,

Seems amazing, you have done over 70 reviews.....Wow !!

Can I ask what may seem a stupid question, but here goes  :roll:

I am one of the old fashioned types, that want something physical in my hands when I buy something, so I don't buy downloads .

However, Dylans recent releases are so good, and his youtube tutorials are excelent, and he has been so generous sharing those, that he is the first person I have wanted to buy downloads from.

What I am asking is can you physically print off the tutorials to bind the pages into a booklet, or put them onto a cd, to keep, as I don't trust stuff hovering in cyberspace, I want it where I know I can hold it.

Sorry if this is a daft question  :?

Hi Darren

Love the reviews! Thanks so much for them!!!


If you are looking for ideas, i'd love to see more don caldwell stuff and more editions of balloon magic.

Your review are excellent,
Jake

Quote from: "phoenix"What I am asking is can you physically print off the tutorials to bind the pages into a booklet, or put them onto a cd, to keep, as I don't trust stuff hovering in cyberspace, I want it where I know I can hold it.

I'm obviously not Darren, but yes, you can print PDF files without any issues.  Now go be happy!  

Hi Kevin

Lynnae kindly answered but as Dylan emails you the PDF you can download, burn to CD, print to paper, store on your harddrive, USB stick or whatever.

The same applies to any download.

You will need to stock up coloured ink if you print it.

It really is a lovely design. I am thinking of taking Roger's column structure, putting Dylan's mickey on top with Shirley Ray's water bucket carrying broomsticks on either side. That may look nice..

More balloon magic magazines are planned. Buster Balloon (the artist formally known as Don) has had plenty of coverage in the balloon reviews section so I would like to showcase some new artists. I am happy to accept requests but do have a bit of a backlog right now so you may have to wait a while.

I am pleased you enjoy my reviews. It is a lonely task and if anyone buys an item based on my review then why not make something and post it to the end of each review and post a little comment about what you think? I am not always right...

Quote from: "nippy99"It really is a lovely design. I am thinking of taking Roger's column structure, putting Dylan's mickey on top with Shirley Ray's water bucket carrying broomsticks on either side. That may look nice..

Where can I find Roger's column structure?  This sounds like a fantastic idea!

It was shown at one of Graham's care and share days... here is an example...

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Thanks Lynnae and Darren,

I will now get the PDF's

The Balloon Review index has been updated - we are now at the 80 mark with 20 more reviews to get to the big 100...

I must think of something special to mark the occasion! - any ideas?

Don't forget if there is anything you would like reviewed please let me know. I still have a few active reviews to finish and have a few items in the queue that have been kindly donated to me but I am happy to take suggestions.

If anyone has any ideas on how to improve the review section or wish me to change anything please let me know. Equally if you find them a waste of time let me know and I will stop at 100!

Cheers

Darre

It would be nice if you could make a short guide about ratings.
What means A, A+, B, B-, C, D, E, ..., etc.

Hi Leslie,

You are not the first person to ask me this question over the last few weeks. When I first started these reviews it was very easy to make a distinction between each item I reviewed. Now as I am reaching the 80 review mark, it is so much harder. I have had a number of people raise concerns over my generosity of ratings.

I try to judge each item based on the value for money, the advertising claims on the packaging, when it was made, the quality of production etc. I really do not want the overall rating to be the deciding factor on whether to purchase a particular item as I am sure people can form their own opinions by reading what I have written. I also do not want to start arguing over ratings so with this in mind I think I will remove all existing ratings and allow you all to form your own opinion.

Everyone is welcome to post comments on every review, so if you don't agree.... speak up!

It will take me a few days to remove all the ratings but this makes sense.

Thanks for your feedback.

I vote you leave the rating in, well at least for those already done.

OK, all the ratings have been removed. So now you can read my reviews and form your own opinion. It probably makes sense in the long run.

I see and accept. Finally the textual evaluation is enough beside the pictures to see what you think. Thanks.