I'll get in on this.
Brett Sanborn
On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 4:55 PM, john_kagan_at_hotmail.com
[Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> Bill Gowen graciously stepped up as the balloon guinea pig and ordered a
> mylar balloon from our Canadian pals. Unfortunately, they built him a 4'
> balloon instead of a 3', which is too damn big. I've negotiated a
> resolution with the balloon people: if we order 3 3' balloons, they'll
> replace Bill's balloon.
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> Bill brought the balloon to the Nats. While it isn't the prettiest thing
> out there (especially next to Harlan's), it will certainly do the job very
> nicely. It is light, helium-tight, and well constructed. Relatively cheap
> at about $100.
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> So, let's get this thing wrapped up. We need three people for the initial
> round. I figure we can each put our orders in individually, simplifying
> payment and shipping, etc., but I will alert them of the three initial
> orderees so that they can replace Bill's. After that, anyone is free to
> order at will.
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> I'm in. Who else? Once we get three, I will notify the balloon builders,
> and then we can order.
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> p.s. There are a few details that I think you'll want to specify when
> ordering:
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> - Size (3' is the consensus)
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> - Self-sealing valve or spout (they recommend the spout for deflation
> efficiency. They say it will seal fine during use)
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> - Tabs for attaching the line (Bill attached the line to the plug in the
> spout. The tabs will be reinforced holes in a protruding flap of material)
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