Balloon release for Lucas

[TaivensMama]

Laura has expressed a desire to have a balloon release after the memorial service as a way to say goodbye after her sudden tragic loss. This is a way for us to let Lucas how much he is and will always be cherished. There is no specific amount needed, but she would like the balloons be orange as this was a color Lucas could actually see. Your participation would be appreciated.


I could really use the help of SCM for this as one person would have a hard time transporting a large volume of balloons. If we all come together we can provide enough balloons to make this a reality.

Thank you for your help ladies :hug

[meeg124]

I'll bring some orange balloons with me on Sunday.

[surmick]

I will bring some as well.

[Shanta]

There is no law saying you can't release. How ever. They would like it if there was no string or ties on the balloons and that they are hand tied

http://www.balloonrelease.com/faqs.htm

I am still looking into a sitter.. If I can find one I will get a tank and balloons so people can fill them there.

[TaivensMama]

Shanta I cleared it with the city of windsor. they said they have no law on it and it was up to the site you were having the event at. I called the mortuary and he said it has been done before and that he had never heard of a law about it....not sure what to do about the string issue

[surmick]

we can cute the strings when we release them.

[khanson]

There is no law saying you can't release. How ever. They would like it if there was no string or ties on the balloons and that they are hand tied

http://www.balloonrelease.com/faqs.htm

I am still looking into a sitter.. If I can find one I will get a tank and balloons so people can fill them there.

Yeah, I think bringing a tank and packages would be easier for transport. If you can't come Shanta, let me know. I'll get a tank and some balloons.

[hlebakos]

I can bring some Orange balloons. How many people are bringing their kids? I am hoping to leave B&B with MIL bc if I had to bring them it might be too much of a challenge.

[Kellie_MO5]

I'm trying to find a ride so I can come, can't leave matt with the kids on a sunday with no car... while I'd take mine to a service of a family member they knew, I think a service for a child might be too much for everyone

[becky]

If i cant get a sitter I will be bringing mine. If i do bring them though I will bring some jelly beans for Shelsea and Myah. It totally did the trick at my SILs funeral a few months ago

[becky]

I'm trying to find a ride so I can come, can't leave matt with the kids on a sunday with no car... while I'd take mine to a service of a family member they knew, I think a service for a child might be too much for everyone
Kellie I can give you a ride if you can't find one

[khanson]

I'm trying to find a ride so I can come, can't leave matt with the kids on a sunday with no car... while I'd take mine to a service of a family member they knew, I think a service for a child might be too much for everyone


I can also take you if you need.

[Kellie_MO5]

thanks becky and kim... it'd probably be easiest if matt could drop me at kims on the way home from church, or swing by there to pick me up...? let me know what works for you... thanks... I can also pitch in $ for a tank/balloons

[howardvm]

I will bring balloons too. I can bring a tank also, but I'll plan on having bags full of already filled orange balloons without any string.

[Brookepanda]

I'm trying to find a ride so I can come, can't leave matt with the kids on a sunday with no car... while I'd take mine to a service of a family member they knew, I think a service for a child might be too much for everyone

yeah...I'd take the girl to a service (possibly we didn't take her to my Grandmas service just the gahtering afterwards) I just know it would be a tough time keeping her quiet.

I can bring some Orange balloons. How many people are bringing their kids? I am hoping to leave B&B with MIL bc if I had to bring them it might be too much of a challenge.

I lined up a sitter for the girl...because I would never be able to keep loud mouth quiet.

[Sara]

I like the idea of a tank and balloons, but I am thinking she will want to release them right after the service all at once and that would take quiet a while to blow up all those balloons yourself, unless someone wants to get there about 12:30 and do it then? If you choose that route, SCM will be happy to provide the tank and balloons.

[surmick]

agreed on how long it would take to fill them up. I will bring some already filled.

[howardvm]

Yes, I'll just plan on bringing bags of already filled balloons too.

[Brookepanda]

yeah I'll bring balloons....but I'll get them blown up first....I will have my land yacht.....I can fit quite a few balloons in that sucker :thumb

[becky]

Hey ladies, not sure if you are aware of it but its expected to be raining on Sunday with drenching rain in the afternoon

http://www.accuweather.com/us/ca/windsor/95492/forecast-details.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipchg=1&metric=0&fday=5

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USCA1249?from=dayDetails_topnav_undeclared

[tggrr2]

I will bring some balloons as well.

[khanson]

thanks becky and kim... it'd probably be easiest if matt could drop me at kims on the way home from church, or swing by there to pick me up...? let me know what works for you... thanks... I can also pitch in $ for a tank/balloons

I can go either way. If you want Matt to drop you off here, that's cool. What time do you think?

[TaivensMama]

hmmm, thanks for the weather update Becky...not sure the rain would stop it from happening, we would just either have to use umbrellas or brave the storm to make it happen...Let's hope it lets up even for a minute for us to release em'

[becky]

hmmm, thanks for the weather update Becky...not sure the rain would stop it from happening, we would just either have to use umbrellas or brave the storm to make it happen...Let's hope it lets up even for a minute for us to release em'
no problem. I thought you all would like to know. ;)

[Colleen&Kail]

how are we doing this? is someone briging a helium tank if we bring them in packages?

JW i have a small car so i could bring more in a bag before their blown up.

[TaivensMama]

Colleen, looks like a combo of both...

[Sara]

I think it was decided that everyone should bring at least a few orange balloons blown up, since it would take too long to bring a tank and blow it up there.

[mommanat]

I'll plan on bringing my van w/ a bunch blown up, if anyone needs a ride, I have room just let me know. I can also come & help blow up too...

[Colleen&Kail]

I think it was decided that everyone should bring at least a few orange balloons blown up, since it would take too long to bring a tank and blow it up there.

ok jus tthe plain orange ones? or can it be anything orange?

[ladybish]

I'm leaving Madison home with a sitter, but will have Lucy with me - and I'll bring balloons.

[Sara]

ok jus tthe plain orange ones? or can it be anything orange?

I think she requested plain orange.

[Marisas mommy]

We will be there with orange balloons

[tggrr2]

Just placed my order at the party store on 4th street. Will have 2 dozen ready to go. Just fyi they have alot of orange balloons.

[Colleen&Kail]

good idea! i will order mine from safe way in windsor.

[tggrr2]

I did just in case too many of us ordered balloons. They might just run out.

[mommanat]

I ordered mine from the rental place in RP, I thought the windsor businesses might be sold out by Sun.

[surmick]

ordered mine from Party time

[jellybeanmichelle]

Do we all need to bring ballons? Or can I pitch in with someone?

Also, what are you wearing? All black?

[brookiesmom]

Do we all need to bring ballons? Or can I pitch in with someone?

Also, what are you wearing? All black?

:yeah

Looks like I can make it now.

[My3sonsplus1]

I believe I am going with "muted or earthy tones" (dark brown slacks with a black top) vs all black http://www.caring.com/questions/what-to-wear-to-a-memorial-service

[Brookepanda]

I'm wearing a black dress and maybe a purple cardigan...or green....haven't decided yet.

[tggrr2]

Hopefully we can all sit together. Also the dollar store has balloons just fyi. Do we know if something is happening after? If so, do they need help?

[howardvm]

I'm wearing a black skirt, too, and will bring filled balloons.

[Brookepanda]

FYI: there will be a reception after the service, it's being held at Lauras parents home, and there are directions attached to the programs that will be handed out at Lucas' memorial.
She said they do not need help with that, but thanks us for the offers :)

[Shanta]

FYI If you are ordering balloons besure to tell them you need them "hand tied" Thanks :)

I am bring 6 blown up.

[khanson]

Shanta - do you know any anywhere they will hand tie them? I just called 3 places and they would only tie w/ ribbon.

[mommanat]

I ordered 2 dz from the rental place in RP, they said they'll hand tie them w/o ribbon, I just have to bring bags to put them in...

[My3sonsplus1]

I'll be the idiot and ask, what is hand tying? I sounds like it is just a balloon with no string but if it were that easy one could just clip the ribbon. And they'd be hard to hold prior to releasing unless everyone just hand one or two...

[Shanta]

Shanta - do you know any anywhere they will hand tie them? I just called 3 places and they would only tie w/ ribbon.

Craigs in Pet would only hand tie 6. and it was a little bit of a fight. They will have ribbons cuz I thought that would be easier for getting them there and holding them but I figured would cut it off.
Most places use this round disc to "tie" the balloons

[Shanta]

FYI: there will be a reception after the service, it's being held at Lauras parents home, and there are directions attached to the programs that will be handed out at Lucas' memorial.
She said they do not need help with that, but thanks us for the offers :)

Should we bring a dish?

[surmick]

party time does not use any form of plastic to tie them.

[Brookepanda]

Should we bring a dish?

If you wish, she would appreciate that.

[mommanat]

Do we all need to bring ballons? Or can I pitch in with someone?

Also, what are you wearing? All black?

I ordered 2 dz so I'll have some to go around.

[tggrr2]

I think if we cut off the ribbon it should be fine. Otherwise how would you transport them without ribbon? Just curious. Do you think she would mind if bringing a child to afterward. Depending where her parents live. I might have to bring Addison after.

[jellybeanmichelle]

party time does not use any form of plastic to tie them.

:yeah Neither does Nancy's Fancy's.

[jellybeanmichelle]

I ordered 2 dz so I'll have some to go around.

Thanks!

[tggrr2]

If you wish, she would appreciate that.
Planning on bringing a Mexican layer dip.

[stephaniemsw]

Just confirmed my mom to watch the girls, so I plan to be there and can bring a few balloons. We have a helium tank with a little leftover from Sequoia's birthday. Just hoping I have a few orange balloons kicking around and I will hand tie them myself! Don't think I can swing it to go to the reception, but will be there in spirit.

[Colleen&Kail]

what are we doing with the balloons once we arrive? who do we look for to put them all together?

[TaivensMama]

just leave them in your vehicles and after the memorial we will head out and everyone can go gather the balloons they brought and pass them out to others who are in need of balloons...

[Colleen&Kail]

ok sounds good. i pre-ordered mine from safeway, also if anyone wants to carpool im in windsor and you can leave your car at myplace and we can drive together.

parking is limited there.

[becky]

Colleen that is a great idea

[tggrr2]

My boss gave me a great tip last night. You need a big garbage bag we have the big ones from Costco. Before you leave with the balloons have them help you put the bag over the balloons. Take them to the car and this will help them from getting tangled. And help not move them all over the car. She did at an event yesterday morning and it worked. Will try and see today.

[TaivensMama]

Thank you all for your participation in this...it was truly beautiful to watch.
For those who were with us in spirit, this is for you!
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[stephaniemsw]

Nice shot, Seasyn. It was very touching.

[Theresa]

just beautiful.

[mommanat]

Great shot, it was beautiful.

[tggrr2]

great shot. It was very touching. Glad everyone help make it happen.

[erin anne]

Great picture Seasyn, it says a lot.

[Shawna]

Great photo.