tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49892239386106712902024-03-15T05:01:32.016+11:00MAD Blogdavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-10122548109894765362015-05-14T08:30:00.000+10:002015-05-14T08:30:00.709+10:003rd Birthday Parties - Elegant and SophisticatedWe love doing 3rd Birthday Parties. Ok, so this was not a typical 3 year old kids party. It was the Marquee Sydney at the Star 3rd birthday.
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We had some fabulous personalised large balloons throughout the club. We sprayed them all white for extra impact. The Happy Bday around the bar was the first thing that guests saw as they entered the room. Big impact and a guaranteed great night coming up.<br />
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Obviously it isn't a celebration without Miss Australia, Richard Wilkins and some lovely ladies to cut the cake. Note the awesome photo "balloon backdrop"<br />
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We did a number of bunches to highlight the fact that this was a 3rd Birthday. We tried to replicate the cake design and colour with the number 3. Having everything matching adds to the atmosphere of elegance andsophistication.<br />
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...speaking of elegance and sophistication...!!.<br />
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Here is a full shot of the media wall . Our "piece de resistance". As with Marquee, I am happy to design an effect that will suit the needs of your celebration or launch. Here I did the large number 3 and 6 large round balloons with silk draping spilling down to the floor. We couldn't find a celebrity for this shot, so I had to pretend. Good news - I'm not giving up my day job!! Enjoy!!<br />
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<br />Marelle Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808781864815628473noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-5767213823257856342015-04-30T08:30:00.000+10:002015-04-30T08:30:00.822+10:00Velocity and BP Launch - Enhance your BrandLast week Virgin Australia and BP teamed up to launch the new Velocity program around the nation. Obviously the partnership will enhance both brands and make the products of both companies more attractive to consumers.
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MAD Balloons was chosen to provide the balloon decor for the Sydney events. We were to dress the BP Service Station at Rozelle in red and green, in a bid to transform it to a red carpet airport experience for the customer. It had to be ready by <u>6.30am</u> and last all day. Mother nature did her best to completely ruin the event, but our MAD Balloons designs were up to the challenge...! This weatherproof arch greeted the customer as they entered the shop.<br />
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As you can see these outdoor columns are sitting on the saturated driveway. Originally the BP Safety Officer ruled them out due to the high winds. However when we showed him the "wide foot"aeropole base plates we had and the extra weights, he agreed to let us place one column out for 30 minutes and see what happened. As you can see mother nature could not destroy our robust designs and we were given authority to have all 4 out in the thick of it all day. When we returned at 7pm to tear them down, they were still standing tall.<br />
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By creating the colour out on the driveway it brought the customers and once they were inside, they got the red carpet treatment from the Virgin hostesses. Great job ladies. <br />
We also had the BP logo on the green balloons and the Velocity logo on the red balloons for even greater branding impact inside.<br />
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So we were able to create designs that enhanced both the brands, we had the technology to withstand the weather onslaught, and did I mention that we installed it all in 70 minutes. Call us for the MAD Balloons experience and we will create the WOW for your major product launch.<br />
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<br />Marelle Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808781864815628473noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-42144830782988709242015-04-02T14:10:00.003+11:002015-04-02T14:10:41.608+11:00Happy EasterBring some festivity to your office at Easter. In a reception area that had minimal floorspace, we were able to design these simple table based pieces to go behind the reception desk. A great display and they didn't get in anyones way.
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If you do have some floorspace we can create a design that will add some balance and contrast to the area. These Easter stands proved to be the perfect design for the small spot that was available.<br />
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I hope you all have a happy Easter. See you after the long weekend!Marelle Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808781864815628473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-23842653132491552832013-06-19T09:00:00.000+10:002013-06-19T09:00:04.866+10:00Kia RevealTime for a tale of a job of epic proportions. So get yourself a cuppa and settle back in for a sizable read. It is okay as there is an awesome video at the end for your viewing pleasure<br />
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<li>Create an original way of revealing the two new KIA cars at the Sydney MotorShow 2012. The cars are to be completely covered with balloons and the balloons are to simply 'melt away' to reveal the vehicles. The balloon covering is not to look structured but very 'organic'.</li>
<li>The vehicles must be COMPLETELY covered. </li>
<li>The job must be completed by 8am for a 9.30am reveal. </li>
<li>Balloons are to be helium filled as they want minimum rigging. Also helium balloons will have a more random, organic feel as they simply fly away.</li>
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"...And where is the Motorshow being staged??"<br />
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At this point I need to alert the client to the fact of the $3,300 fine they would incur if a single balloon got away from us and broke the laser fire alarms inside the building. SCEC would not allow them to simply release all the balloons in their desired 'organic' manner.</div>
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I won't bore you with the details of the many meetings over the next month, the failed initial trial, the successful second trial. However I will tell you that to overcome the fire alarm issue and to keep the 'organic' feel we decided to attach all the balloons to a net - double sided.</div>
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So, this is me going nuts at about midnight doing the real thing in our tiny construction room. Wait a minute. Back up. I didn't tell you about our schedule did I? Read on<br />
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Full dress rehearsal the day before and then the reveal next day. Easy right? Try this schedule on;<br />
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<li>11am - arrive at SCEC for dress rehearsal. 6 people on site. Construct and install 1 net. Trying to accommodate clients requests as we proceed ("can you add a bit more red in that area" etc).</li>
<li>5pm. - install net. Test and checks and leave at 5.30pm.</li>
<li>Back to workshop to pack van for the real thing. Dinner.</li>
<li>9.45pm - back in the van and drive to SCEC. Bump in all supplies at 10.30pm. Two extra people join us making it 8 staff.</li>
<li>11pm - everyone is assigned their tasks and we begin. Nets are hung between poles. 1 person on each side of the net passing the balloon necks through and tying them on.</li>
<li>2.45am - first net finished. Making good time, but the team is starting to feel the pinch after being on deck since 11am yesterday. Quick drinks break.</li>
<li>3am - start second net.</li>
<li>7am - second net completed. 1 hour to put them together and get them rigged. After 20 hours on the job it was getting tough. Client has arrived and is starting to apply the pressure.</li>
<li>8.15am - nets rigged and ready to go for reveal. </li>
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Due to the small work room we were allocated, each net had to be made in 4 pieces. Once each section is completed we had to send them out of the room and clamp them to the floor. Once 4 pieces were completed we had to put them together to make one big cover, as Wendy is doing above. Once done we 'wrapped' the net over the car and tied it down.<br />
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<li> two balloons popped while rigging. Each time it was a race to find which balloon had popped and make sure it's pair did not get away. </li>
<li>As we were bumping out there were a number of other car manufacturers coming to have a look at the Kia stand.</li>
<li>This is the biggest job that I have ever undertaken, so great satisfaction to get it done.</li>
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So we started with the 2 pack balloon wall. A great design that I learnt at World Balloon Convention last year. We constructed it in panels then trucked it to the site. The first time we did it was so windy, so this created a few challenges. All good though. Ian and Amy are modelling the wall beautifully........<br />
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Wendy is constructing the prize wall. Each balloon had a prize in it and had to be individually tied to the net. Very time consuming, but you can see that the final effect looks super. The prize wall net was mounted onto the 2 pack balloon wall. There was 600 prizes so a net on each side of the wall.<br />
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As the guests arrived at the 'theatre' they could choose a prize. They used the "magic wand" to pop the balloon and they got the prize inside, and there were some awesome prizes. <br />
Brands Exclusive were very pleased with the unique design. It generated lots of interest, and was a real talking point among the movie goers. Mission accomplished.davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-55848558698066123942013-05-16T08:30:00.000+10:002013-05-16T08:30:01.551+10:00International Nurses DayThe Nurses at Canterbury Hospital decided to make a splash for International Nurses Day 2013
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Start with some great colourful bubble columns as you enter the hospital foyer<br />
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And then it wouldn't be the same without a big bright squiggly walkunder arch at the entry to the cafe.<br />
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To all the great nurses in our hospitals, we say thank you!! Glad we could help you celebrate the day!!davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-66957993347457775072012-11-12T21:01:00.000+11:002012-11-12T21:01:01.053+11:00X Factor and Wharf4Ward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Sony Foundation were raising money for You Can - the Youth Cancer organisation. Woolloomooloo Wharf was the place. Wharf4Ward was the event name<br />
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We had been given the challenge of transforming the wharf from drab to dazzling for the event. Colour, colour, colour was the theme. Something to WOW the rich and famous and encourage them to dig deep. As you can see from these pictures, we did not disappoint.</div>
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We created 3mtr tall topiary towers with a 3' balloon topper with the Sony Foundation logo printed on it. Then 300 x 16" balloons tied in lots of three along the piers and rails. <br />
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The X Factor contestants were on hand, and any X Factor Fans would have seen our fantastic balloons on the short clip they did of the Wharf4Ward event on the show a week ago.<br />
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A big thankyou to Maureen Egan (Balloon Elegance) and Robyn Colantonio (Bella Balloons) for their assistance on this job. davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-39531090286905050952012-11-07T08:30:00.000+11:002012-11-07T08:30:00.807+11:00TNT Orange Week at the officeAnother example of an office event is TNT Orange Week. TNT have a whole week of celebrations, and they called in the MAD Balloons crew to do what we do.
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A large walkunder arch at the entry to the office was the perfect way to start each day. The squiggles on the arch add that extra touch of fun.<br />
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Don't forget about the reception girls. We covered the front of the reception desk with a balloon wall, which came up a treat with the backlight. Nice and trim so customers and guests could still access the desk. <br />
Then a big balloon banner so there was no mistaking what they were celebrating. Happy Orange Week TNT!davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-90302703311926825652012-11-02T08:30:00.000+11:002012-11-02T08:30:00.720+11:00So what can you do?When a company achieves a milestone, it is only natural to want to celebrate. This is when we often get the call and are asked "So what can you do for us?" Let me try and explain what MAD Balloons does using this recent example.
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As you can see we can replicate your logo on the very large 90cm foil shape balloons. Big impact!!
It also co-ordinates with, and enhances your banners etc.<br />
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The MAD Balloons staff will take the time to make sure that we get the arrangements right. As you can see, Alexandra is making sure that each bouquet is exactly the same as the others, and that they are perfectly finished.
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Then we place the bouquets in position so the room looks fantastic and ready for the guests to arrive. We also added a small masterbow next to the cake. Adding some colour around the cake without overwhelming it.<br />
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Another large personalised column at the entry and this party is ready to go.<br />
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Ooh yeah. And did I mention that we do early starts? This event had to be ready for the early risers. We were in at 6am, and out just before 7am. All staff entered the office with a smile that day - even the really early ones!davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-68097582712063520852012-10-29T23:17:00.002+11:002012-10-29T23:17:20.152+11:0050th Anniversary PresentsIt was the Revesby Workers Club 50th Anniversary recently.
To kick off the 50th Anniversary celebrations they wanted 500 balloons in the dome in their foyer. These were to stay up for 4 days.<br />
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Then they requested the fabulous taper topiary towers at all major vantage points through the club. Imagine walking into the club and having these great designs welcome you. </div>
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Next there was the sports bar. Something that would look great for the week, and still be there when they did the big prize draw. This was when the starpoints came into their own. We created the starpoint wall (and altered the bottom layer of starpoints) to fit the space perfectly.</div>
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And what was the big prize draw. Of course it was a brand new car - BMW in fact. This was on display at the front of the club and we made sure that everyone who came in knew that it was going to be given away.
"It's our birthday and you get all the presents!!" That type of feel.<br />
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Happy 50th Birthday Revesby Workers. We hope you liked our presents!davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-39148502863932619992012-06-26T17:14:00.000+10:002012-06-26T17:14:01.387+10:00Attention to Detail . . . . everytimeHi David<br />
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Just want to say what an awesome job you did with the balloon decorations for Audrey’s 21st party last week; the room looked stunning and the balloons were the best colours I had seen anywhere. I really appreciate that you went to the extra trouble to get the string/star height just right, and with all the curled ribbons, it really got the party atmosphere going.<br />
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Thanks for all your advice and for doing a fabulous job. I will be sure to tell others where to go for their balloon decorations.<br /> </div>
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<span style="color: red;">My website says that "Attention to Detail makes MAD Balloons different". It is not just a glib statement. This client noticed that we custom cut and curled their ribbon (as I told her that we would), and made sure the star cutouts on their balloons were high enough so as not to poke anyone in the eye. As you can see we do focus on the details - in all of our events - large and small. Positive feedback like this makes my day. This is why I do what I do!! </span></div>davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-85970086167768962312012-06-22T08:30:00.000+10:002012-06-22T08:30:01.034+10:00Batmitzvah...and more 3' balloon ideas<br />
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The main feature was certainly the buffet table. The client had made the letters of their daughters name and we used the brand new 3' polka dot clear balloons to highlight this. We put 11' balloons inside each of the 3' balloons to make it blend beautifully with the rest of the decor. We also sourced some fabulous hot pink polka dot boxes and added orange masterbows to anchor all the balloons. The whole thing was gorgeous!!</div>
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Professionals Awards Night - 3' squiggle tower.</div>
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massive table bunch for the Wiggles/VW event.</div>
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3' balloon as comets with trailing star tails.</div>
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Printed balloons make a real splash and stand out. The Man Plan program had reached its initial target numbers, and the team was letting their colleagues know all about it!</div>
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They wanted everyone in the office to know about their achievement and had a bold copy of their logo printed on balloons to reinforce the message.<br />
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...and when everyone arrived at work that day, they had not one, but TWO squiggly walkunder arches for them to walk through. The MAD Balloons team "love getting up at crazy hours" so your office event is ready for the eager beavers who arrive at 7am!! </div>
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Here is a fantastic design concept that I saw at World Balloon Convention in Dallas recently. My client was looking for something with the Wow factor for their awards night and here is what we came up with for them. The main challenges was that we could not get into the venue until just before 5pm, and the guests were arriving at 6.45pm</div>
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This awesome stage display wall features the starpoint and 3' balloons. We cold not hang it due to time constraints, so it had to be free standing - helium filled. We added sparkle lights to give it that extra bit of zing. Good news was the client absolutely loved it.</div>
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With less than 2 weeks to go until the big game in Sydney, the MAD Balloons team are gearing up for another big day of ballooning. While we do prefer the "all blue" balloons, we supply the other teams colours as well.......<br />
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We had lots of fun with the fabulous footy balloons for Game 1 and are ready to roll again with lots of personalised designs.<br />
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This balloon wall is a little bit different and has amazing impact. We installed it well before Game 1 and 4 weeks later it is still going strong!!<br />
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Is the foyer at your establishment going to be looking as awesome as this one?? Better call us now!<br />
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It was outdoors, so it needed to be robust. I created this wishing well in short order. It was a huge hit and everyone wanted to have their photo taken with it. It lasted the night and well into the next week before they called me to come and collect it. <br />
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OK, so some people's idea of Alice in Wonderland is a bit twisted. Red Riding Hood and The Joker made a wish....but they won't tell me what they wished for..... It seems like a good time was had by all!</div>
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We were asked to replicate a logo that was constantly moving on the screen. I.T client of course. The logo was all bubbles and they were moving in, out and around. How to replicate this with a static display of balloons was the question. The client agreed to take a "snapshot" of the logo and we could replicate the picture. And by the way, it has to be BIG! so that they can place it at the entry to their function and the guests can walk underneath it. </div>
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I told the client that they would need to construct the frame. Once I approved the specs, the client made a 5mtr tall full metal frame. It had to be metal with plenty of weight as it was being placed outside. As you can see Wendy and Hannah are NOT 5mtrs tall, so we lay the frame down during construction. It was a 3-D design so both sides had to be covered. We used the new wall technique using 8" duplets to achieve the uniform base coverage.<br />
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The client was extremely pleased with the final result, and the huge impact that it created. <br />
.......just quietly, so were we!!<br />
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Sorry about the lack of posts recently. WBC was the last time I posted. After that I was only home for 10 days before flying out to Adelaide for ABC2012 - the Australian Balloon Convention - where we attempted the world record balloon drop. That is a seperate post.<br />
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Then I flew my family down to meet me in Adelaide and we spent the next 8 days on a road trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs - with a few necessary detours on the way.<br />
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Anyway, regular blog posting will resume in 24 hours, so stay tuned!!davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-57354625579527188942012-03-29T22:15:00.012+11:002012-03-30T13:23:30.862+11:00WBC2012 - for the Stampin' Up girls!To the Stampin' Up ladies in my lovely wife's team and to her customers. This blog post is for you. Many of you wished me well before I left for WBC in Dallas, so I feel it only right to give you a brief rundown of the events of the past 10 days.<br /><br />On our first day, the Aussie team had to decorate the hotel foyer, and we came up with this masterpiece. Paint swirling down to a colour wheel and a feature wall painted by our new man, Mr Q !<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtMk7rZPqkIl_Pkolo4B2LqLdyEu1PwaWnMc67Gy9jPVt8d0thD2XnX350z3Jn7dG1GcnmjB9oh-PNkL_qdTFZWjiPnXDm6j3G79FbB8aDdIo_hIXya017V3726VR5pZFkgUHeSwPn1A/s1600/foyer+decor+completed.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725276994827121138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtMk7rZPqkIl_Pkolo4B2LqLdyEu1PwaWnMc67Gy9jPVt8d0thD2XnX350z3Jn7dG1GcnmjB9oh-PNkL_qdTFZWjiPnXDm6j3G79FbB8aDdIo_hIXya017V3726VR5pZFkgUHeSwPn1A/s400/foyer+decor+completed.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Some delegates got involved in competitions and there were some awesome creations. This design won the large sculpture competition - just remember this is 100% balloons.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxxoE414YxY6REL73OQ_pAfOdYiMP_IpacFjdQhh7wlQ_Ao8hEG9ZevEM-ay-nDGJZ5w176VW1GcQsf8QnV_odiklhrKLODxucP_UNgelNm_tKgw9s789Skg4pq0XVMrcJDTvqGDflls/s1600/large+sculpture+-+bird+or+dragon.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725279982332012802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxxoE414YxY6REL73OQ_pAfOdYiMP_IpacFjdQhh7wlQ_Ao8hEG9ZevEM-ay-nDGJZ5w176VW1GcQsf8QnV_odiklhrKLODxucP_UNgelNm_tKgw9s789Skg4pq0XVMrcJDTvqGDflls/s400/large+sculpture+-+bird+or+dragon.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Yes the whole idea of WBC is to learn, and not just party. Here I am promoting the "learning" part of the convention in my class.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTENEpuZYANq0tx_ORSrcX3Q-Obdn6nDP3VG5oBQ_O5slzA8KPHfFe8C4a56ZkG_6aO6SDQUq0pYPq2UL1mQRIH_np6Sft0B4HVWzTk0mkGUT6yklj3X4tRDXXmZMOBjiGwzhKIhZREWk/s1600/my+foils+mix+up+class.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725276790708578466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTENEpuZYANq0tx_ORSrcX3Q-Obdn6nDP3VG5oBQ_O5slzA8KPHfFe8C4a56ZkG_6aO6SDQUq0pYPq2UL1mQRIH_np6Sft0B4HVWzTk0mkGUT6yklj3X4tRDXXmZMOBjiGwzhKIhZREWk/s400/my+foils+mix+up+class.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and it would be remiss of me not to also promote the "partying" part of the convention. The theme was Circus so I came as the Aussie Human Cannonball!<br />The flying suit is authentic, as you will note by the strategic placement of the "easy access" zipper!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmdcLnw4LdlGmKWCrml056LpxMOgeYhyphenhyphenENceBskKiNnF-VWzVRJI18EQqaJvdhgfUMFkJGqYf_BU1XZZhcjQGyqvsfPfg9lRBmGtWBB2bJcrvAZbulHiOFeuVKawf8N1vlbt00K0sQPYE/s1600/aussie+human+cannonball.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 255px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725276530104384258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmdcLnw4LdlGmKWCrml056LpxMOgeYhyphenhyphenENceBskKiNnF-VWzVRJI18EQqaJvdhgfUMFkJGqYf_BU1XZZhcjQGyqvsfPfg9lRBmGtWBB2bJcrvAZbulHiOFeuVKawf8N1vlbt00K0sQPYE/s400/aussie+human+cannonball.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There were a large number of 'accented Aussies' at the convention, almost 30 of us, making us one of the largest represented of the 47 nations present. Here is the pick of the bunch - so to speak - with our large sculpture entry in the background!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0wVr2PKwXxwg2QnlzGzVeHugO7SwMRIIc-sxtXfv7PG7JSi5vU6yJAd-Qje6d8W1cG8UZppB6oZnfWBhCLuQjXFjSvEj92M9jy4yf1cMu4JNh_n-nMlYubBj_7JjidlGCOonND8sT_M/s1600/the+aussie+team.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725276349659156962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0wVr2PKwXxwg2QnlzGzVeHugO7SwMRIIc-sxtXfv7PG7JSi5vU6yJAd-Qje6d8W1cG8UZppB6oZnfWBhCLuQjXFjSvEj92M9jy4yf1cMu4JNh_n-nMlYubBj_7JjidlGCOonND8sT_M/s400/the+aussie+team.JPG" /></a><br /><br />It was great to catch up with some aquaintences and also to meet new friends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVHJeCAQvAKxMmArC2mZx38N9xpVTXJCVA28DT9AwV3lKM2E5tJ2jjquRGgq-pCwQx98wX8zbGXCp_FDwXcUHCDFvJsY-uuXqCkzyFEIciPuDyi4cjbicJAnqqkyV2eLJ5jrxwQrMSl4/s1600/me+with+Mr+Q.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725283457698291106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVHJeCAQvAKxMmArC2mZx38N9xpVTXJCVA28DT9AwV3lKM2E5tJ2jjquRGgq-pCwQx98wX8zbGXCp_FDwXcUHCDFvJsY-uuXqCkzyFEIciPuDyi4cjbicJAnqqkyV2eLJ5jrxwQrMSl4/s400/me+with+Mr+Q.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and you will agree with me that this is a fine example of American cuisine - also known as a "small pizza!"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGz63Key2RY5SmMx1esGz7mszG9vQig8IgHJLBQdh_uGAYFlGjaSsGiazwm4Cgp5BBb864y1Ot0o0QF1E_CiwiMfW1nj4IBxaw5TX29tByyzHyHAFzw0ExLDHyGx0w2xRN-Vc64ySvD0Q/s1600/a+small+pizza.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725276195410957170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGz63Key2RY5SmMx1esGz7mszG9vQig8IgHJLBQdh_uGAYFlGjaSsGiazwm4Cgp5BBb864y1Ot0o0QF1E_CiwiMfW1nj4IBxaw5TX29tByyzHyHAFzw0ExLDHyGx0w2xRN-Vc64ySvD0Q/s400/a+small+pizza.JPG" /></a><br /><br />That is about it from me. I just made it back yesterday. I hope to see you all at Marelle's launch on this Sunday. Just to clarify the human cannonball will not be able to attend, however his alter ego will be there to serve the food and drinks (with a smile) as usual!davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-47221065638532914472012-03-29T22:00:00.006+11:002012-03-29T22:14:30.131+11:00Festival of Balloons - WBC2012 final eventEven though I am back in Australia, I have to do a post for the final day "The Festival of Balloons".<br /><br />The WBC2010 Festival of balloons was a huge 'learning experience' (debacle) and this time, everyone was ready and organised. Here is the team getting a stack of balloons inflated and ready to distribute BEFORE the doors were thrown open to the public...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqS3-N1I0k4w4KIFuOjFiLBqCJ_6UfkaOSwymRMzyCxd4gLvaTaWdxyUSQTp52qzUXdwMffQj8mUSqFdthkaWqLYcj-8R7r52h0w4bIyqlzYFAhNLBsy_EiWOzr1P4rgkuE8LTA57lFs/s1600/inflating+for+the+festival.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725273185764533122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqS3-N1I0k4w4KIFuOjFiLBqCJ_6UfkaOSwymRMzyCxd4gLvaTaWdxyUSQTp52qzUXdwMffQj8mUSqFdthkaWqLYcj-8R7r52h0w4bIyqlzYFAhNLBsy_EiWOzr1P4rgkuE8LTA57lFs/s400/inflating+for+the+festival.JPG" /></a><br />...so that when they came, we were waiting with a smile!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUCDejsORmvjV0UC_tjM9fq4VPMbkQXAa8zsdFeuR8iYDeD58ymdBIzgPuKvyIi1icZXr57pVajSJQbkyudzKgU80Z3D2B42sExNzrOKh8BZ3ihPzq366ZB1b2YDosWIIaq_z7UQZuvD0/s1600/balloon+festival.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725273099857975730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUCDejsORmvjV0UC_tjM9fq4VPMbkQXAa8zsdFeuR8iYDeD58ymdBIzgPuKvyIi1icZXr57pVajSJQbkyudzKgU80Z3D2B42sExNzrOKh8BZ3ihPzq366ZB1b2YDosWIIaq_z7UQZuvD0/s400/balloon+festival.JPG" /></a><br />Everyones favourite character, Mr Q was there,with hugs for girls and boys of all ages.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlNHrBKcsLVznGu0YtE4yeIXN0hBmfK9iNgHoXT5E-SIB_CSCdGZdx0YyESwKpUT2AG4zU38hG5sNMP-X8M4AWQa8n0x7cAx-uWu1ECB6mcuog2HWF3eOa-z_UKIV7Rt9gJSvz_0bzHA/s1600/me+with+Mr+Q.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725272993330328130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlNHrBKcsLVznGu0YtE4yeIXN0hBmfK9iNgHoXT5E-SIB_CSCdGZdx0YyESwKpUT2AG4zU38hG5sNMP-X8M4AWQa8n0x7cAx-uWu1ECB6mcuog2HWF3eOa-z_UKIV7Rt9gJSvz_0bzHA/s400/me+with+Mr+Q.JPG" /></a><br />The were people in funny hats...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CJ4lHW8PCImusN8GPtPVfdELnlJdyljTinvny78OY0wB2vcAXJVx4HO2VrG9v8I1zJJyGfQagmD8K9Fp5l2Ju7N_ij8IdVxk6PcMx903dYn1VMRstrB0yVLA6eYUCPWe2WBvi1wl-8k/s1600/nice+hat.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 361px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725272917657997442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CJ4lHW8PCImusN8GPtPVfdELnlJdyljTinvny78OY0wB2vcAXJVx4HO2VrG9v8I1zJJyGfQagmD8K9Fp5l2Ju7N_ij8IdVxk6PcMx903dYn1VMRstrB0yVLA6eYUCPWe2WBvi1wl-8k/s400/nice+hat.JPG" /></a><br />...there were balloons rides...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJQUZQeV0aOH0eEiNesv7pwh78R07EPuhfaTKLv53GI1cjC0Zm4oDrtsb1OgFTEXpYwve0GPP3nmguke0-PCEt-rIDlA8Bh6cjXSPeFk0Ew0aAvABOEgI1cihmHZMkmAWZDYqomZba8I/s1600/balloon+ride+anyone..JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 325px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725272815070478722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJQUZQeV0aOH0eEiNesv7pwh78R07EPuhfaTKLv53GI1cjC0Zm4oDrtsb1OgFTEXpYwve0GPP3nmguke0-PCEt-rIDlA8Bh6cjXSPeFk0Ew0aAvABOEgI1cihmHZMkmAWZDYqomZba8I/s400/balloon+ride+anyone..JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...and a couple of Aussie trouble makers doing 'burn-outs' around the room.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXBCahTYFsAHBIYrFGSueLYSmH3HtrqTTyyVQPLMXvpge_IqFeR8zkuHZ8ifmGG0KUJrMtk5cOaPey4DCN9Hfl102vQI4pZ7fLPM9noD-w2ZgrhbANcbZUDy1882R8z5ERbWQNpwyYUs/s1600/ladies+in+cars.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725272717892787090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXBCahTYFsAHBIYrFGSueLYSmH3HtrqTTyyVQPLMXvpge_IqFeR8zkuHZ8ifmGG0KUJrMtk5cOaPey4DCN9Hfl102vQI4pZ7fLPM9noD-w2ZgrhbANcbZUDy1882R8z5ERbWQNpwyYUs/s400/ladies+in+cars.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Despite this we made it through, and each had a "small pizza" and drink to sustain us after the event.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYVJ6ONa8dziJGYTu4wLp9GfvAeIDitHkz9ZXAKMtETadUFaMhsHgGFubKHK9_8UDgpKoA5_n8Bqc5yhNk2XOJA9DBcp-bGhjXwWG89uVJ_TL7VzCU2hlzhairFauHM3_3jttbxNFJdI/s1600/a+small+pizza.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725272633165732658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYVJ6ONa8dziJGYTu4wLp9GfvAeIDitHkz9ZXAKMtETadUFaMhsHgGFubKHK9_8UDgpKoA5_n8Bqc5yhNk2XOJA9DBcp-bGhjXwWG89uVJ_TL7VzCU2hlzhairFauHM3_3jttbxNFJdI/s400/a+small+pizza.JPG" /></a><br />It doesn't get any better than this.<br />I will do one more post afetr this with a few select pictures for some friends who want a brief wrap up.davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-53081051013798402072012-03-27T11:29:00.007+11:002012-03-27T11:53:54.094+11:00WBC - Final NightI must apologise that there has been a considerable break between the final night dinner and me actually posting a blog for you all. I must have been more tired that I thought. On Friday night my commitments had ended and I went to sleep without having to set any alarms. My body decided to cash in and I slept for 14 hours straight, not waking until 2.15pm. I missed the classes and was nice and fresh for the final night dinner.<br />Here we all (well most of us) in our finery. Final night dinner in front of the Aussie Large Sculpture.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjCpBK_e7M_-1eDOnO3wBeg4KzOC394xL7GdS53AKo_8P0bPspSOTIbRZBc8dX0HVScASn566XpJCpcy-7EE308NMbQnq6EL5siHxEHeB_z5AheyZbFmydLqErJtVu1TUUqwWC1Zkvj0/s1600/the+aussie+team.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724368655036208850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjCpBK_e7M_-1eDOnO3wBeg4KzOC394xL7GdS53AKo_8P0bPspSOTIbRZBc8dX0HVScASn566XpJCpcy-7EE308NMbQnq6EL5siHxEHeB_z5AheyZbFmydLqErJtVu1TUUqwWC1Zkvj0/s400/the+aussie+team.JPG" /></a><br /><br />These next few pics feature the fabulous decor thoughout the room. Again the tapers and starpoints were the feature around the room...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58Mz6Zyr83ONvmk72pAWLaZshvK3XeYYQxFnvkBE4nRp0eMXvsT20FA959Q5kRXNYRzsjce15IYSkyYDqMkup1JG5D6Rf_uU3R9r9fGEjmaLijzuyTXL_xd51KvapvyqAwTmCHxEwBb8/s1600/tapers+and+starpoint+designs.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724368379053004162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58Mz6Zyr83ONvmk72pAWLaZshvK3XeYYQxFnvkBE4nRp0eMXvsT20FA959Q5kRXNYRzsjce15IYSkyYDqMkup1JG5D6Rf_uU3R9r9fGEjmaLijzuyTXL_xd51KvapvyqAwTmCHxEwBb8/s400/tapers+and+starpoint+designs.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and on the ceiling...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6E3oj0XzkGQi0UjZJ1CyqgOAfoVDSv1W3YhyphenhyphenRPKGLZpibJyhlG6u2cFOjBW5wSFDMqPbb91spFcRWipHlFebT25Kd2Lb63deZkDVjYVhu19lbFD1I9EsYZtEyFwk6w7dL-iEsCgFxcY/s1600/chandeliers.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724371760253202162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6E3oj0XzkGQi0UjZJ1CyqgOAfoVDSv1W3YhyphenhyphenRPKGLZpibJyhlG6u2cFOjBW5wSFDMqPbb91spFcRWipHlFebT25Kd2Lb63deZkDVjYVhu19lbFD1I9EsYZtEyFwk6w7dL-iEsCgFxcY/s400/chandeliers.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here is Australia's latest Certified Balloon Artist, and W.A's first. John Brew gained his CBA at the convention and, as you can see, his new found status made him a favourite with the ladies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ASmrO1oF8QgHJBPrplQKqHtmG57L9TDjT8HXZrDOkxdTkPynmUJsL8Ut4qZyhIvNaQ6gcnlce90VbnVubvLThKmL6Y0XHKDVNfJwO9TUQUCeE-BJj0-FIMWKYpCVvg-SRHc9koyjv_4/s1600/John+Brew+CBA.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 372px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724368495049902338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ASmrO1oF8QgHJBPrplQKqHtmG57L9TDjT8HXZrDOkxdTkPynmUJsL8Ut4qZyhIvNaQ6gcnlce90VbnVubvLThKmL6Y0XHKDVNfJwO9TUQUCeE-BJj0-FIMWKYpCVvg-SRHc9koyjv_4/s400/John+Brew+CBA.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Then of course is the fabulous stage decor. Tapers featuring this year and they were very cool indeed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_JWWcKgl1ivdagO-ni4Z7_eHn5UWShMY992ixDWNfA9SuqE2oyTJlwv7qpQranvAAm8m-vb6eUjO3ZHShCtlllGKG8rfVGm8GxN1d_Y0hkOepXFW8Ct-xxONo8PFSWy9FAJNJBwUTTg/s1600/tapers+stage+design+2012.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724368172011777218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_JWWcKgl1ivdagO-ni4Z7_eHn5UWShMY992ixDWNfA9SuqE2oyTJlwv7qpQranvAAm8m-vb6eUjO3ZHShCtlllGKG8rfVGm8GxN1d_Y0hkOepXFW8Ct-xxONo8PFSWy9FAJNJBwUTTg/s400/tapers+stage+design+2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here are our competition entrants with Bruce and Rachelle Fraser - Beth Boynton, Amanda Girdlestone and Matt Russell. Unfortunately Christine Georgiou is not in the photo.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPFbcJhhyZ2B_m_oDDQYbM5ijv88PgklezQC_j7Aa4pvebc4m8O56jcasjcG7ncVrsdDUCHZ3FpqQH4MYqCYjqd53RraOByqcNWwB4EE9CNLRymKq0kJODbyJeYAAj3Bquxbh_MSvLvw/s1600/competition+entrants.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724367972050808578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPFbcJhhyZ2B_m_oDDQYbM5ijv88PgklezQC_j7Aa4pvebc4m8O56jcasjcG7ncVrsdDUCHZ3FpqQH4MYqCYjqd53RraOByqcNWwB4EE9CNLRymKq0kJODbyJeYAAj3Bquxbh_MSvLvw/s400/competition+entrants.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And after the formalities were over it was time to let our hair down and party. We were only on the dancefloor for a short time, because the DJ was rubbish, but I managed to capture this pic while we were there.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzAAon9PvQn11TVNVBThV-4ONZaW-uglMxkPRAlYFFsj_7efVd6XOoeychTgFqeTq7nUTVH2Jw8LExGLvJmag' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><p></p>davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-45322331969647521262012-03-25T08:52:00.005+11:002012-03-25T09:31:47.308+11:00WBC - Friday classs and challengesI must apologise that I do not have a great deal of photos for today. I spent the morning doing judging and prep for my class, and then teaching in the afternoon, so I was not "out and about" as much as I had been.<br /><br />Anyway, I taught the Decor with Really BIG Balloons class today, and we had some fun, that is for sure. Here we all are with our 5.5' balloons and material.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipF6nIlWbIltzw-ASpwfGWw8GzrDfsScdhZdCEJWrT4-EcQLWf-k1GlPzIUo-X92jUGPFVHMGzuBDOoZLN6SvU1K0Z8Q_Hm9GYzuMLMQXPVLgPZNtOJXJVXG_9kcpNAGbEU_XBeISPlVQ/s1600/my+big+balloons+class.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 298px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723585983284756226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipF6nIlWbIltzw-ASpwfGWw8GzrDfsScdhZdCEJWrT4-EcQLWf-k1GlPzIUo-X92jUGPFVHMGzuBDOoZLN6SvU1K0Z8Q_Hm9GYzuMLMQXPVLgPZNtOJXJVXG_9kcpNAGbEU_XBeISPlVQ/s400/my+big+balloons+class.JPG" /> </a><br /><br />For this class, I had to purchase all the material and bring it with me. My mum cam to my rescue and overlocked and hemmed the 4mtr lengths of material so they would be presentable. I was grateful and so were the people who attended my class.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzyBC1YFJqElFQCD8mR4J1ky3wQBdyUbWwgI0Ueaubjyv5oIOzkVk1hRplJTbl8F6yEmt2YsN3OCG0xQQlj0A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />The classroom door was not wide enough for us to fit the balloons through, so we went into the hotel foyer so we could continue and inflate the 8' balloons<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7Lpbvu_GyIEwsXRzO8aY3hPq-bs5e9drCjQ3CAJIIfY_vPHmMDxlJ2_cL43LMY6krZa3iwgrWokSwh2p9nSOhUwxV06EquiPuECYuy03KMml4XJkFV_ADqu4tFbW8eVVGv-C1MsAxOs/s1600/my+class+attendees+inflating+an+8%2527+balloon.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723585830086284466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7Lpbvu_GyIEwsXRzO8aY3hPq-bs5e9drCjQ3CAJIIfY_vPHmMDxlJ2_cL43LMY6krZa3iwgrWokSwh2p9nSOhUwxV06EquiPuECYuy03KMml4XJkFV_ADqu4tFbW8eVVGv-C1MsAxOs/s400/my+class+attendees+inflating+an+8%2527+balloon.JPG" /></a><br /><br />After classes we had to run some challenges and a jam room for the delegates. Mala and I were put on challenges booth number two, and we had some fun. The jamroom continued until after 2am.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxuAIs78FOrg3rFFR2mmWwhOdAuBxa2BQzkWZzI_EtGjgOdy0PXmq4ZgprA5zPGg2VfvspZRub_RYoZORbF-w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyEponQO2Xk2QmeKYt70Lt93c0h6cTgaWcNHlV5lN5paacOaNDBkOxsWvBrp91mZmIp_ccm-X8jgMM4QhB5uw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Mala decided we needed some aussie icons on our table at the final night dinner tomorrow night, so she managed to wangle in a kangaroo twisting contest (nice one Mala), and here are the three winners. They all went with the boxing kangaroo theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjO95YOCatmQVF-nrUONJUEtk2IH0H-Z9y92V6DjMgMjrS6oo5FyUrSnJ0fUBanwEHNNEhLrdZypmFuIE25QRme4X92_YGXMNFc1EJUMZqK9w75ABH42v746S2faKhRXmv42e8uEYCmaE/s1600/kangaroo+twisting+contest+winners.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723585024583637538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjO95YOCatmQVF-nrUONJUEtk2IH0H-Z9y92V6DjMgMjrS6oo5FyUrSnJ0fUBanwEHNNEhLrdZypmFuIE25QRme4X92_YGXMNFc1EJUMZqK9w75ABH42v746S2faKhRXmv42e8uEYCmaE/s400/kangaroo+twisting+contest+winners.JPG" /></a>davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-39536197540952335462012-03-24T03:32:00.010+11:002012-03-24T04:03:16.727+11:00WBC Fancy Dress PartyToday was the first full day of classes. Here is a quick snapshot of the creation one of the hands on groups in my "fantastic foils mix up" class made.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtHGfpv_w21v7Mk-eRHowmzgSrQUhfsp3o4jFT13GdK-nPmuAP4G6-pWobTW0Sg10twZL7t3LFiTFQz7yKlBTbkMp-qJshLxtMYehGSLZyXT5RcZMUKkj2_aZeN33UTKkHCh_Ugk1ESo/s1600/my+first+class+-+fantastic+foils+mix+up.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723133211004819186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtHGfpv_w21v7Mk-eRHowmzgSrQUhfsp3o4jFT13GdK-nPmuAP4G6-pWobTW0Sg10twZL7t3LFiTFQz7yKlBTbkMp-qJshLxtMYehGSLZyXT5RcZMUKkj2_aZeN33UTKkHCh_Ugk1ESo/s400/my+first+class+-+fantastic+foils+mix+up.JPG" /></a><br />There is a really positive vibe around the place and there were lots of lovely people who came up and said hi and complimented me on my classes, so a big thankyou to all those generous souls!!<br />It was no secret that everyone was looking forward to Circus night and getting dressed up. I came as the Human Cannonball, and found a compatriot, Brandon, amongst the throng!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVKmoZWflR78YnVq4yB6SNHzWeTgpMHw9LCS0hL3X5wf2gOoPr3dZLBUr19Sa2yq2DQP6LQEnqA8GFCEXIHgE49-jAuE7VpKCn656hQ9_SXRdAWIDKIK0FIKcHDJoT8vjvSiTj8QrNdM/s1600/the+human+cannonballs.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 298px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723133096333464050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVKmoZWflR78YnVq4yB6SNHzWeTgpMHw9LCS0hL3X5wf2gOoPr3dZLBUr19Sa2yq2DQP6LQEnqA8GFCEXIHgE49-jAuE7VpKCn656hQ9_SXRdAWIDKIK0FIKcHDJoT8vjvSiTj8QrNdM/s400/the+human+cannonballs.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There stacks of very clever costumes and here are just a few of them.<br />Firstly we have Tina, Amanda, Di, Maureen, Cheryle and Stacey in the front.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxwTZqsb-w-cyb0hIOy0MJrXF-0bWyryOxfv7ZtOcavfHjSRurZBCDb6NJT7jXsf6gdS6eYpiqHfFMFdFofxx4bmbAP547ysHSgtGaljzuHhSp6UtTMdVwVi23F-V0vd5JozI2Z6tnSw/s1600/tina%252C+amanda%252C+Di%252C+Maureen%252C+Cheryle+and+Stacey+in+front.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 324px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132974332515682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxwTZqsb-w-cyb0hIOy0MJrXF-0bWyryOxfv7ZtOcavfHjSRurZBCDb6NJT7jXsf6gdS6eYpiqHfFMFdFofxx4bmbAP547ysHSgtGaljzuHhSp6UtTMdVwVi23F-V0vd5JozI2Z6tnSw/s400/tina%252C+amanda%252C+Di%252C+Maureen%252C+Cheryle+and+Stacey+in+front.JPG" /></a><br />Amanda and Chelsea (both Pioneer, Rachelle, Mala and Matt<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddct7mSXvmpd3ptPskxzsegyZ3Br4x-OA_Z-HprArVpHd4rsnCot0pVFgYIY8AgnNQpUklpHrEIma9m9cfcwlBKg_hRegJFgGHj6aq5SDl6hyc9VCeuRYGeE9NF7hB5CiO9BsEvMZ2Pg/s1600/amanda%252C+chelsea%252C+rachelle%252C+mala%252C+matt.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132867977351426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddct7mSXvmpd3ptPskxzsegyZ3Br4x-OA_Z-HprArVpHd4rsnCot0pVFgYIY8AgnNQpUklpHrEIma9m9cfcwlBKg_hRegJFgGHj6aq5SDl6hyc9VCeuRYGeE9NF7hB5CiO9BsEvMZ2Pg/s400/amanda%252C+chelsea%252C+rachelle%252C+mala%252C+matt.JPG" /></a><br />Then it was into the ballroom through the fantastic clown entry arches that were there to greet us.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMjq20VqkFBVh8NnvtmjnZO6ovs4mq0biMp6pxHKaLtWPbt3xsIhSx8MAskQsHeTT617f65B8rRCj8inoSvN4bR79a62Lf13ObPFfsPuMB5thkRZoidSKUH6nBpjj43zMIonC98DoejA/s1600/circus+clowns+entry.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132377454966866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMjq20VqkFBVh8NnvtmjnZO6ovs4mq0biMp6pxHKaLtWPbt3xsIhSx8MAskQsHeTT617f65B8rRCj8inoSvN4bR79a62Lf13ObPFfsPuMB5thkRZoidSKUH6nBpjj43zMIonC98DoejA/s400/circus+clowns+entry.JPG" /></a><br />We walked in to see a huge canopy over the centre of the room, complete with illuminated clown face and fairy lights chasing up and down the garland.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAjoVKJJJeL4WC2VfOUreZfuB1yiWjQYJy0JalQE3ghnJNqkiz6jU0-AQQ8lIJck21or9B8xU1NLa1HpnohppKX7w_epRMCL9Gptq41I5pxHCzR3YXH-HPK-Y85rkXOEkFZ7L7LGRftg/s1600/circus+room+canopy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132241963519890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAjoVKJJJeL4WC2VfOUreZfuB1yiWjQYJy0JalQE3ghnJNqkiz6jU0-AQQ8lIJck21or9B8xU1NLa1HpnohppKX7w_epRMCL9Gptq41I5pxHCzR3YXH-HPK-Y85rkXOEkFZ7L7LGRftg/s400/circus+room+canopy.JPG" /></a><br />We were surrounded by an assortment of colourful centrepieces - including clown faces of course!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2giJH4vKqeVB37cujyVaZo5QwSroaXw8Z28kBY6-sCpuMLjB8rJyDAmYyYhpeBnPkK5Rjr2VYoXW42KOc52r0ToXHgO9Ci3TKJRIzPMfk8A77eKG6hk1jb0JTi2KJS_HjtwfystnQnNs/s1600/circus+centrepieces.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 319px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132154234005762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2giJH4vKqeVB37cujyVaZo5QwSroaXw8Z28kBY6-sCpuMLjB8rJyDAmYyYhpeBnPkK5Rjr2VYoXW42KOc52r0ToXHgO9Ci3TKJRIzPMfk8A77eKG6hk1jb0JTi2KJS_HjtwfystnQnNs/s400/circus+centrepieces.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then look to the front of the room to see the awesome stage with circus letter sculptures.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJY2ODu24uV3G6yCzHqMhBuuDhP2mFUseNVhj2x5xz7ibNCe9JNxBflLqeG_QIgk7PewgoHwcl0po_suw8p-ZZ3vTzr3IhOzKzovNzyUUjFHZhoRGO7t-b2OjvCqTi5G9cgRgE62_eb0/s1600/circus+theme.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132056111988434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJY2ODu24uV3G6yCzHqMhBuuDhP2mFUseNVhj2x5xz7ibNCe9JNxBflLqeG_QIgk7PewgoHwcl0po_suw8p-ZZ3vTzr3IhOzKzovNzyUUjFHZhoRGO7t-b2OjvCqTi5G9cgRgE62_eb0/s400/circus+theme.JPG" /></a><br />800+ balloonies in the one place is going to make for a sensational party. Here is a sneeky peek at the craziness on the dancefloor.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5ZJvC3kdk9sMX-tmdGV08UnAjLEYvkrUZ3hsWBaKh6bYrTV6zUlDxZibUanx42iXwL8Lr0JDor_BvkWJGESmd-TqpthZo44FwzP9kcAcRsIdmfvO5I-l5G94k81VxArm5D1L3tKzPFI/s1600/the+view+from+the+dancefloor.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723131871812730194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5ZJvC3kdk9sMX-tmdGV08UnAjLEYvkrUZ3hsWBaKh6bYrTV6zUlDxZibUanx42iXwL8Lr0JDor_BvkWJGESmd-TqpthZo44FwzP9kcAcRsIdmfvO5I-l5G94k81VxArm5D1L3tKzPFI/s400/the+view+from+the+dancefloor.JPG" /></a><br />And the dancing spilled back into the room as well, as Beth and Rachelle are demonstrating.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-xkxMTdsgL8rn8bu7cwqiG7MX8dzQWBryzMTj9jnVz3nh6ulPkTnN9YA-LFv_tAJBKGM5EtCgso8-kjXlQLmM55Bn4wgva9KC5LyeAk3R3eBKHv2HE9kAg_kvdLcTRu9UppVndm3Gng/s1600/Beth+and+Rachelle.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723132691371097730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-xkxMTdsgL8rn8bu7cwqiG7MX8dzQWBryzMTj9jnVz3nh6ulPkTnN9YA-LFv_tAJBKGM5EtCgso8-kjXlQLmM55Bn4wgva9KC5LyeAk3R3eBKHv2HE9kAg_kvdLcTRu9UppVndm3Gng/s400/Beth+and+Rachelle.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAmTEMHPFef3OD0Kblz4qM8-gjUfAMlGedvcqi_V9yH_TusrlABOAX97jMJW09CuxjjPVWahaxVR5tHZhFHKkJ3LYUFR6DOyUzhRv3iAPjQOlUqUYMryyqhm4svV81oU4tfh0WOX9cIo/s1600/circus+clowns+entry.JPG"></a><br /><br />We all had an wesome night, awesome theme and awesome headache the next morning.<br />Love your work.davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989223938610671290.post-84133279228381556082012-03-22T22:28:00.010+11:002012-03-22T22:56:53.314+11:00WBC2012 - All systems are GoWelcome again to todays instalment of WBC2012. The pace of the convention is so hectic, I can barely keep up. I will have to do a seperate post of all the wonderful new designs in the welcome room. So, let us review the competitions that finished. I hope this is not too long and boring for you all. Let me know if it is.<br /><br />First up we have the Awesome Aussies in Amanda, Stacey and Matt, and the postcard from Australia Large Sculpture. well done team. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WLyvClfUXBlvLx1-G_bTpROrZicrIiUiLFLX11qIvMqNF1V7neMeGVBMb8U1obTjYEKVtcPWB_fkJpO5HTs62GOhiUiPOzTmkak23hAu4OdDQQAy8KLrKyItQNIDB_KhatP9KZ4APU0/s1600/amanda%252C+Stacey+and+Matt+-+large+sculpture.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683923200786770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WLyvClfUXBlvLx1-G_bTpROrZicrIiUiLFLX11qIvMqNF1V7neMeGVBMb8U1obTjYEKVtcPWB_fkJpO5HTs62GOhiUiPOzTmkak23hAu4OdDQQAy8KLrKyItQNIDB_KhatP9KZ4APU0/s400/amanda%252C+Stacey+and+Matt+-+large+sculpture.JPG" /></a><br />The jester is very cool and he rotates as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8hl2XG1V3Gr3juSjxW2dv2lfaKvEfuAkYdZnGBY4YfmOsmfD8afgJdWanibGoog4nuJs4TC7Ko2uBFHxgfaJtZulpDtcNvtMuMk3U50bzVKKTumT2KAEc5Sxb4HueF1zPOjsWh4FyKkw/s1600/large+jester.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 276px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683852159701634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8hl2XG1V3Gr3juSjxW2dv2lfaKvEfuAkYdZnGBY4YfmOsmfD8afgJdWanibGoog4nuJs4TC7Ko2uBFHxgfaJtZulpDtcNvtMuMk3U50bzVKKTumT2KAEc5Sxb4HueF1zPOjsWh4FyKkw/s400/large+jester.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It appears that what I though was a naked lady is actually a cherub. Whoops. To be fair I was stuck behind the barrier and didn't get the best view.... that's my story and I am sticking to it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6fOll2rmbkeadNaTnnrkb6aho3CZgLWJO6pJAP1ijEOLFRlwt2wPZM8MM-y5kGBHqaz5JyPcYgGi4M6bq4MKN2Hp4pVhCpz6mIBTKM7bDpvTlg2PUihLQMr3H2x9EFUFe-EuFluVLRc/s1600/cherub+sculpture.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683755103744914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6fOll2rmbkeadNaTnnrkb6aho3CZgLWJO6pJAP1ijEOLFRlwt2wPZM8MM-y5kGBHqaz5JyPcYgGi4M6bq4MKN2Hp4pVhCpz6mIBTKM7bDpvTlg2PUihLQMr3H2x9EFUFe-EuFluVLRc/s400/cherub+sculpture.JPG" /></a><br />Some conjecture as to whether the next one is a large bird or dragon. I'll let you decide.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vJ5G-_6ZP5tIoqbwMhnbOtoTD4tlyQJnoFBnPxnX8JnfAWGZ5R470ys2x_-7IWJqbobZauMdh8Dcv7hLFJZ3r90iqptBk5n_Z5anP56ngZtzcsRzt_jVMj7046_bx1BUxh5AtCosjtY/s1600/large+sculpture+-+bird+or+dragon.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683675715645282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vJ5G-_6ZP5tIoqbwMhnbOtoTD4tlyQJnoFBnPxnX8JnfAWGZ5R470ys2x_-7IWJqbobZauMdh8Dcv7hLFJZ3r90iqptBk5n_Z5anP56ngZtzcsRzt_jVMj7046_bx1BUxh5AtCosjtY/s400/large+sculpture+-+bird+or+dragon.JPG" /></a><br />Team Italia were soimpressed by their sculpture they wanted to gaze adoringly at it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvMTP8ZbA63VNOuNRGNu8oJ-vJOI5N0AzCQNv79ZpoB2SCWdZt_nwfr6Fz9T2qjd26KGPeHxhz1YhylwZFi-OlHdxUjuGx1Ln9eLbLPZuz4CBJc1m0xyL3YCFk75GfhG2UQPHKq7FE6o/s1600/Italian+team+entry.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683523801400978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvMTP8ZbA63VNOuNRGNu8oJ-vJOI5N0AzCQNv79ZpoB2SCWdZt_nwfr6Fz9T2qjd26KGPeHxhz1YhylwZFi-OlHdxUjuGx1Ln9eLbLPZuz4CBJc1m0xyL3YCFk75GfhG2UQPHKq7FE6o/s400/Italian+team+entry.JPG" /></a><br />Our Russian friends showed us a pizza oven with the owners sitting on top in traditional garb.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSt0wyGfXBgQu2MhGSLvcw_9z94lXBmE2iLm1nRriuKoT-C3-BO3sj7a8Iw8ERBUdGkSA09Z8oBpwb-6Q8RTgFnaHgELlV5NJut91UYRmymBerfuje-DBm1VQtT8owd6nEK05J7umdQ8/s1600/russian+pizza+oven.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683421567801474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSt0wyGfXBgQu2MhGSLvcw_9z94lXBmE2iLm1nRriuKoT-C3-BO3sj7a8Iw8ERBUdGkSA09Z8oBpwb-6Q8RTgFnaHgELlV5NJut91UYRmymBerfuje-DBm1VQtT8owd6nEK05J7umdQ8/s400/russian+pizza+oven.JPG" /></a><br />Welcome to the Prep Room. This is where we weave our special type of magic. Here are my room mates Lisa Swiger (USA). The Balloon Bros Dominic and Keith (UK), and Federico Onida (Italy) on the floor at the back. As you can see it is work, work, work...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZpln34pbmuN3V3btV5xRedCWc8eDTl67aBk6aJ_QGXRgFp0pa4NrT96frCB1iR6xKM6DhmYpGEiOWe6fNql2KqKJhmvFtTYwUitT_pfW55LVTe5Q-pSp8JLVfFbsPrtP0BA2DLUc1hI/s1600/prep+room+with+Lisa+Swiger%252C+Balloon+bros+Keith+and+Dominic%252C+and+Federico+Onida+at+back.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722683191484972370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZpln34pbmuN3V3btV5xRedCWc8eDTl67aBk6aJ_QGXRgFp0pa4NrT96frCB1iR6xKM6DhmYpGEiOWe6fNql2KqKJhmvFtTYwUitT_pfW55LVTe5Q-pSp8JLVfFbsPrtP0BA2DLUc1hI/s400/prep+room+with+Lisa+Swiger%252C+Balloon+bros+Keith+and+Dominic%252C+and+Federico+Onida+at+back.JPG" /></a><br />Here is the majority of the Aussie contingent. Rumoured to be the largest international group at WBC. Top effort!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW2lRUbvPNFiE2HWKr1Gawy7YHC4KecjJ3iT1Z_mlVTnYfJKqAapLAyVpRrUkNs5lcmGbA67bQgdNH-L3IjTqkI-yIBL-2_m12zbJv6p5xANFf_1NYZAWAegK2rDgFzBzdctAm-NBsZE/s1600/The+aussie+team+2012.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722682713572139170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW2lRUbvPNFiE2HWKr1Gawy7YHC4KecjJ3iT1Z_mlVTnYfJKqAapLAyVpRrUkNs5lcmGbA67bQgdNH-L3IjTqkI-yIBL-2_m12zbJv6p5xANFf_1NYZAWAegK2rDgFzBzdctAm-NBsZE/s400/The+aussie+team+2012.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I hope this video works. It is the Instructors and staff welcoming the Delegates to the opening night of WBC. lots and lots of fun.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzxiQB3gcCNRxlej1KYYPQET4V72Dl5P0IcPXkHutuBDpv3DLlVD_rhQzBq7R7llJ1KrFto5hd_hngrvhKlHQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Here are the two "Big Boys", Mr Q and our MC Robbie Furman...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGAHkOePxxZMcB_Lqvgh3hPeTHtqb15vqg5pPyBY-oHz09I2bku76s8Ia8AsiE4uhTz4OCkvEg92K-Kps_6kDw7XRJH9gPIvTI_JQD5nIIOGlf2-0h5Tz7S1YBGLg2OORo6Q2KfNKE8s/s1600/mr+Q+and+robbie+Furman.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722682985917116914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGAHkOePxxZMcB_Lqvgh3hPeTHtqb15vqg5pPyBY-oHz09I2bku76s8Ia8AsiE4uhTz4OCkvEg92K-Kps_6kDw7XRJH9gPIvTI_JQD5nIIOGlf2-0h5Tz7S1YBGLg2OORo6Q2KfNKE8s/s400/mr+Q+and+robbie+Furman.JPG" /></a><br />...and as always being generous with their time and their smiles, it is Mr and Mrs Qualatex, Ted and Betty Vlamis.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECkp7NIkfzlMQrgAbrAi9dBWas-O4gRU7VJCi3U-_RO6xKq6ahhurJiJpFZ9hoojYZef_1eaPRnY7HBk98lijntCzVoYAnEdBW3-hXpSm21e_AQn2naasg6DFPbvpCTOleBuRyy0Mx_8/s1600/Betty+%252C+me+and+Ted+Vlamis.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722682805666283954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECkp7NIkfzlMQrgAbrAi9dBWas-O4gRU7VJCi3U-_RO6xKq6ahhurJiJpFZ9hoojYZef_1eaPRnY7HBk98lijntCzVoYAnEdBW3-hXpSm21e_AQn2naasg6DFPbvpCTOleBuRyy0Mx_8/s400/Betty+%252C+me+and+Ted+Vlamis.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Phew. What a day. Teaching tomorrow so on deck early. Costume night coming up so that should be ...errrr... "interesting viewing".<br /><br />Let me know if you are enjoying this so far. i'd love to get some comments, and any suggestions on what you want to see.<br /><br />love your work.davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224968950532251813noreply@blogger.com2