Both of us had tried earlier in the day to blow up a couple of the balloons and though we stretched them and blew until we were in danger of a coronary attack we could not get them to expand.
We told the visitors that they probably needed a bicycle tire pump or some such device to get enough air into the dratted contraptions to make true balloons out of them.
Then James, the father of the two boys, took matters in hand.
And amazement once again!
As his face grew red from the exertion, the balloon slowly began to form, inch by slow inch.
After long minutes and perhaps a bit of wheezing he was able to lean back with the smile of a conqueror as he and the boys contemplated the result.
Great work, James, you showed us all how it's done.
The boys promptly left for the back yard where they indulged in wild and carefree (balloon) sword fights.
I seriously doubt that I could blow up a balloon either. It looks like those young ones had a great time.
ReplyDeleteWay too much work.
ReplyDeleteSteve
You're having an 'event'? Next time rent on of those helium tanks . . . then you could REALLY have an event!
ReplyDeleteJames to the rescue.
ReplyDeleteWant me to send first-responder techniques for a coronary or cerebral vascular event?
ReplyDeleteGlad the kids had fun.
Mike
The long skinny ones are the most difficult.
ReplyDeleteTELL me about it!
DeleteI wouldn't be able to blow up a balloon either. Fortunately, I have no reason to try. I'll stick with the bubbles.
ReplyDeleteIt's been ages since I tried to inflate a balloon but these days I'd probably have difficulty.
ReplyDeleteBalloons seem to have gotten longer since I remember inflating them.
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