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I had taken Lily to the new Aspirus Clinic in town yesterday to check for a possible ear infection (she doesn't have any, just a lot of wax and also a light sprain to her foot). Well, while waiting at the counter to fill my paperwork out, I had noticed a flyer that said they were having their grand opening on Aug. 12. I thought to myself what the hell, I pulled out my card and gave it to the receptionist.
Cut to today. I was getting chicken ready for the crockpot around Noon when the phone rang. It was the manager from the clinic asking if there was anyway to get 3 or 4 balloon centerpieces for their open house at 6pm. After giving her a quote, her saying "ok" and then me having to call her back to let her know there'd be $10 delivery, I ended up making 4 of these bouquets...
THEN, as soon as I get home, my neighbor calls me to see if I can make a Birthday bouquet for her to take to work tomorrow for a co-worker. Here's that too! (the pic doesn't do it justice at ALL. There are 2 purple & 2 blue jewel toned balloons and 2 confetti balloons plus the mylar)...
I'm flippen tired, but I have $75 in my pocket for 3 hours work!! If this is just a peek at what is coming, I am very excited!!! 
BTW, I forgot to plug the damn crockpot in so we didn't get to eat until 8:30 this evening. 
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #1 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:28pm » |
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Congrats, Mel!
Great job!
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« Reply #2 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:43pm » |
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Proud of ya kid  and yeah I am old enough to call you that!
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Nice work Mel, and nice pics too!....Tim
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #3 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 12:06am » |
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I am so proud of you, Melly!!!!
I just knew you could do it!
Congratulations!!!!!
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #5 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 12:32am » |
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Very cool, melly. Melly...future balloon tycoon...
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #6 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 12:54am » |
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Very nice, Mel
...."balloon tycoon"....I like that
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« Reply #7 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 2:11am » |
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Way to go Melly! I knew you could do it.
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« Reply #8 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 2:41am » |
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Nice going Mel. $75 isn't chicken feed either.
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« Reply #9 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 4:05am » |
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thought this gonna be a dirty story 
cool deal 
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« Reply #10 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 4:33am » |
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Great stuff Mel, this is the beginning of big things to come. Nice work!
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« Reply #11 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 6:32am » |
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Congrats Mel!! Looks great
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Thank you SO MUCH for all the comments!! You guys are the best family any girl could ever have. I truely mean that!!! *happy tears*
love you!!
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« Reply #13 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 7:22am » |
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This is so awesome!! Way to go!
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #14 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 7:22am » |
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Mel that is fantastic! I'm so very pleased for you, I was thinking about it and its probably one of the best jobs in the world as you'll only ever be dealing with happy and upbeat occassions - what a lovely way to spend your days
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #15 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 8:05am » |
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And just think......
We can all say we know Mel even before she was a "balloon baron"......
Good job, Sweetie....
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #16 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 8:12am » |
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on Aug 4th, 2006, 2:41am, Charlie wrote:
Nice going Mel. $75 isn't chicken feed either.
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If you don't see $75 as chicken feed, you aren't thinking like a poultry tycoon.
Congrats, Mel - the first dollars are the hardest. Wishing you many more.
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« Reply #17 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 8:15am » |
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We can all chant.."here comes our Balloon Baron bearin' balloons".
Proud of you Mel. It had to be tough handing out that first card.
Edited to add " " marks.
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #18 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 8:44am » |
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VERY nice mel...thanks for sharing the photos...I love to see the photos...
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #19 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 8:55am » |
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Congrats Mel, your in buisness now !!!!!
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Hoping new business won't be a stranger to you any longer Melabalooza.
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« Reply #22 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 11:26am » |
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Yahhhh Mel!!!!!
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Re: My very 1st job for a stranger...
« Reply #23 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 11:33am » |
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 U Go Mel...
Nice Work... now remember when I hire you for my party... I want the same delivery charge $10.00.
I just arrived at work (2.5 hrs late) .. been getting hit all night, yours was the first thread that I opened and the balloons bouquets made me feel a lot happier.. Thanks... 
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« Reply #24 on: Aug 4th, 2006, 12:40pm » |
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Way to go Mel! You did a great Job !
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