Miscellaneous Ramblings
by Larry Moss and Sheena Beaverson
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| In true Vegas style, Elvis made an appearance during the final
party at camp.
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Summer Balloon Camp
We had a blast at camp. The staff of Balloon Supply and Design House, and
all of the participating distributors and manufacturers, did a great job
of putting on this all new convention. Big name instructors and
energetic new teachers gathered in Las Vegas to demonstrate ideas and
concepts that everyone could take home and use. But, ideas weren't the
only thing that attendees took away from camp. We wondered how some
people were going to carry home all the new equipment they were buying
or, in some cases, winning.
The best part of the convention, for us, was trying something completely
new. In all the years BalloonHQ.com has been attending conventions and
offering photo coverage, this was the first time we had a fully
interactive convention experience. BHQ members were able to do
more than just view the happenings in Vegas. They were able to vote on
the sculpture competition entries. This brought the dynamic feeling of
increasing the convention attendance far beyond the confines of the
convention hotel.
Dates are already set for Summer Balloon Camp 2004. Reserve August
16-18, 2004 for learning and fun. See all the camp photos.
Nashville Bound: The All Star Revue
September 20 to 23, 2004 brings us the 6th annual All Star Revue (ASR).
This independent balloon convention is on the road this year. Leaving its
home in New Jersey, ASR is traveling to Nashville, TN. It's not too late
to register for an educational event that you'll remember for years to
come. Take advantage of the world class instructors, breakthrough new
techniques, trade show bargins, and fabulous parties while you network the
the best. See the schedule and sign up for the 2004 All Star
Revue.
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Beeker looks panicked. Must be time to test a new product
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Featured artist portfolio: John Christianson
John Christianson, as systems programmer and balloon hobbyist from
Crystal, MN has been
building up a solid array of parody sculptures. His latest fixation has
been centered around the muppets. His Animal Parody marionette won the
"Most Origional" prize at Summer Balloon Camp 2003.
Visit John Christianson's BHQ Portfolio.
Balloons Around the World
This is the event to stay home for, as balloon artists around the world
take part in the act of giving joy and showcase the art of balloon
sculpture. This year's event takes place on Wednesday, October 1, 2003
in the middle of Universal Childrens' Week. Thus far, participants
from 8 countries and 40 US states have joined the roster. Sign up today
to become part of the fun of Balloons Around the
World.
