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California Balloon Ban Update No 2

May 2nd, 2008 posted by jim

Reliable sources report that since the failed vote on Monday, April 28, no new activity has taken place with SB1499, the proposed bill which would ban foil balloons in California. Another vote is possible during the next few weeks, but if that does not take place, the bill will die. All we can do is [...]

India Balloon Bouquet Delivery Service

May 1st, 2008 posted by jim

Last year we announced that service to India was being planned. Little did we know that it would take more than six months to work out the business details, position the inventory, and program the web site for the new service. But finally, customers can now order and schedule balloon deliveries for New Delhi and [...]

California Balloon Ban Update No 1

April 29th, 2008 posted by jim

California’s Senate Bill 1499, the proposal to ban the sale of helium-filled foil balloons, went to vote on Monday, April 28. Of the 30 senators present, 16 voted for and 14 voted against. Passage requires 21 yes votes, thus passage failed. Ten senators were absent. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Scott, requested and was [...]

The Rocket Balloon - Is it for real?

April 29th, 2008 posted by jim

We often receive calls asking for the rocket balloon shown here attacking the truck. The images have been circulating on the internet for several years. We think this clever concept was created in Photoshop. Too bad, because we could sure sell a bunker load if we could get our hands on the real thing. Please [...]

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