"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."
~ James Keller
~ James Keller
I'll say it: The Bagchunas is my favorite balloon bag.
Today I'm thankful for Rob Balchunas.
It's seven whole degrees from Kevin Bacon, but in the balloon world it's more like two degrees from Rob. If you've twisted long enough, either Rob has shown you something critical ... or you've heard the story of how he taught the person who is showing you the ... you get it.
Rob is the guy who knows every trick, shortcut, method, and micro-technique that's ever floated through a jam room - because he has worked with everyone, helped everyone, and has a story with everyone.
This year I'm nominating Rob Balchunas for Patron Saint of the Balloon Arts, the Keeper of Secrets, and the person every balloon artist is glad to see walk into the room.
I had the good fortune to collaborate with him on a project once - this Elmo was one of the things he showed.
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