Hello everyone, here's my story!
So there I was, less than a week to go before my son's 4th Birthday party and I still haven't made the Dragon Piñata that my wife has promised him. I blow up a large balloon shred some newspaper and after huddling around in the recycling bin have all that I need except time. Some late nights ensue and finally at a quarter to midnight on the eve of the party Zog is complete. I then remember that I've got some modelling balloons that I bought the previous year thinking it would be fun to do something with. The booklet gives instructions for a basic dog, and five minutes later I'm thinking this could be fun!

At the party, I find I've got all the children lining up for swords and I can't make them quickly enough! Of course the balloons are so old every other one bursts and I eventually run out.

But now I'm hooked and just feel inspired by the amazing creations I've seen on here. I've got some supplies from Graham and some ebooks from Thelma, now all I need is some time to practice!

Cheers
Alasdair

Welcome to the site, glad you got hooked in.

this site is a great help. you will find answers to all your question

Welcome ! We all have similar stories. This is really balloon addicts anonymous! Enjoy, learn and grow. Ask questions and if possible try and meet with others.

Hello  - I'm Smiggle and I'm a balloonoholic   :shock:  :shock:

Hi Alasdair

Welcome - you will find so much helpful information on here. I am from Colchester so probably not a million miles away from you. I'd be happy to meet for a beer and a balloon session if interested.

You can see some of my balloons on my website.

Get in touch

Cheers

Darren

Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the kind words. Now all I need is to find some time...

Cheers
Alasdair

Hi there Alasdair

I hope you get the time to practice and impress your son and yourself! I'm from just across the border in Norfolk glad to have another 'local' balloonaholic (I love that word thanks Smiggle).