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FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
February 15 2011 18:12 GMT
#1
So.... Ive been here for a little while,3050 days, 22 hours, 22 minutes and 0 seconds at the time I start to write this. 8 years ago I was a divorced young man with a child. All I did was watch my daughter work and play Broodwar. Many things have changed for me another child getting back with my ex. growing up in some ways and never in others.

I wish I could calculate all the time Ive spent reading here at teamliquid....maybe I don't haha.Its been a great pleasure to me to meet some of you in the real world and having the chance to meet many of my idols in this world of Starcraft.Thank you all for my time here.

So whats been going on in Fudd world you may ask. Well A whole hell of alot.

*First and foremost I have been doing balloons Thursday- Sundays for the past almost 2 months!!! Its great Ive been able to move my full time job to 3 days and have been making more money/having a better time with balloons!! So cool.

*A couple of my good buddy's won the Budsters contest.Ive known Jericho for years adn these guys deserve the win. Rolling stones cover, 100k.... Read the article. A couple of the guys are from the band The Bled ( i know there are many metal heads here)http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/inglorious/Content?oid=2537185
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* last week a good friend of my Sister and brother-in-law shot himself.It was at a party and the owner was showing off his guns he had pulled all the clips but not eject the chamber.James took a gun said "Hey check this out " and put the gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger. I can not imagine the horror of that night.My brother in law is hurting bad.... there was a bake sale and car wash where 4500 was raised for funeral expenses.I meet James 2 or 3 times was a very happy jokey guy he will be missed.
http://www.myspace.com/biigjames

*My family continues to grow and flourish. My son is getting to be a New Super Mario Bros. expert.And loves riding his bike and playing at the park.
My daughter is working on getting on to the traveling team for Roller Derby (Tucson was the first Jr. Roller derby team ever!!)She loves doing roller derby and practices at least 3 times a week.She is also trying to do some volunteer work to finish up work to get on the Jr National Honor Society!!.(her being 11 there is alot she is unable to do because of age limits)
My lovely lady is still working and teaching at the UofA and Pima Community College.Also still taking college classes earning more certificates and holding off the loans ^_^.

*As many of you have read or heard I live in Tucson where all that crazy shooting stuff happened to Gaby Gifford's and all those others.It is a shocking thing to hear about even more so when it happens not to far from your house.

I am also working on some contest pieces for this contest give me some ideas!!oin the Qualatex Color Quest and Win!

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What figure comes to mind when you think WILD BERRY?
What do you make with MOCHA BROWN?
What ideas featuring ROBIN’S EGG BLUE have you hatched?

Now’s your chance to make your favorite Qualatex colors pop! Channel your creativity, practice those twisting skills, and get ready to enter the new Qualatex Color Quest contest! We’re looking for your best twisted balloon figure that features a signature Qualatex latex balloon color.

The first contest will highlight Robin’s Egg Blue and all entries must be received by April 1, 2011, at 12 a.m. CST. Entering the Qualatex Color Quest is as easy as e-mailing a photo of your design to BalloonMagic@qualatex.com. See the complete list of contest rules and deadlines.

The first place winner will get his or her design featured in “Balloon Magic – The Magazine,” plus $250 in Qualatex product!


My main goal this year is to really focus on my balloon Business.I just got my EIN and my Biz Lic. stuff. I want to work towards abtaning my Certified Balloon Artist (C.B.A.) and also invest in equipment/marketing and a cargo van for delivering and carrying equip.

I hope all of you have a safe and happy year.I hope to be a little mroe active in SC2 but...life ....Also I am sorry Riptide for Being such a slacker on doing anything further balloon wise as of yet for you and the weekly.
Thanks for reading and here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.

The Green Alien immortal thing is one of my Lime green contest entries.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-15 18:16:32
February 15 2011 18:16 GMT
#2
Fuddx, I love everything about you and you're one of the most interesting people I've never met. Don't ever change bud.

Edit - CRAZY SHIT about the guy shooting himself though.
Moderatorhttp://carbonleaf.yuku.com/topic/408/t/So-I-proposed-at-a-Carbon-Leaf-concert.html ***** RIP Geoff
Yurie
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
11880 Posts
February 15 2011 18:17 GMT
#3
Those balloon photos are awesome.
ffswowsucks
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Greece2297 Posts
February 15 2011 18:19 GMT
#4
amazing job with the balloons. I really like the last ones! keep going strong mate, hope everything in ur family are great.
Terran in particular is a notoriously strong race for a no brain skillhand bot style.
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9511 Posts
February 15 2011 18:19 GMT
#5
FuDDx, you're an amazing person!

Also, I see this blog as a ploy to get back to the #1 in blogs -.-
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
ReketSomething
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States6012 Posts
February 15 2011 18:20 GMT
#6
That alien is ripped. I want abs like that =/

and in 1 post =/

hi fuddx
Jaedong :3
Mikilatov
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States3897 Posts
February 15 2011 18:22 GMT
#7
Always a pleasure to read your blogs.

... And that cactus with the birdy on it is cute, haha.
♥ I used to lasso the shit out of your tournaments =( ♥ | Much is my hero. | zizi yO~ | Be Nice, TL.
FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
February 15 2011 18:22 GMT
#8
Hahah Thanks guys.
ETT we need to meet up some day yo!!

O yeah I also finally got a decent headset with mic. Now I need a room that is farther away fromt the bedroom so my lady can sleep.

And Vinn does some amazing art man he deserves the top spot. Not that I would complain getting back there but Ive had some time there others can enjoy it too!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
February 15 2011 18:23 GMT
#9
On February 16 2011 03:22 FuDDx wrote:
Hahah Thanks guys.
ETT we need to meet up some day yo!!


Yeah, I was totally talking to the wife about you yesterday and that offer when she read one of your posts.

I swear if we ever go out that way we'll link up!
Moderatorhttp://carbonleaf.yuku.com/topic/408/t/So-I-proposed-at-a-Carbon-Leaf-concert.html ***** RIP Geoff
seRapH
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9768 Posts
February 15 2011 18:54 GMT
#10
Those cacti are super cool~

And sad thing about James
boomer hands
Zedders
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada450 Posts
February 15 2011 19:08 GMT
#11
Wow when you said balloon company, I thought wtf is this guy doing, how can u be a balloon artist? Then I saw the pictures...holy shit that is SO awesome, real art man
mesohawny
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada193 Posts
February 15 2011 19:13 GMT
#12
I used to listen to The Bled religiously... Pass the Flask is such an amazing album.

Good blog man I'm sorry to hear about your friend but I'm glad lifes going well for you and your family.
love you long time
FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
February 15 2011 19:13 GMT
#13
On February 16 2011 04:08 Zedders wrote:
Wow when you said balloon company, I thought wtf is this guy doing, how can u be a balloon artist? Then I saw the pictures...holy shit that is SO awesome, real art man


Check out some of my older blogs for more balloon art, and thank you!!

Also I have a request. I know nothing about building a website and honestly havent even looked into it at all yet.I bought a domain name from Godaddy but have yet to do anything with it. Anyone have any noobie advice or should I just try to get some one that is professional to do it or ????

Also I still need some Ideas for the color contests, the colors I have nothing for so far are.
Wildberry (kinda like a hot pink/red)
Mocha Brown (No monkeys too many have been done already)
Robins egg blue ( ideas: Chinese/American dragon)
Purple Violet
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
MoonBear
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Straight outta Johto18973 Posts
February 15 2011 20:05 GMT
#14
Your balloons are amazing. Must have taken a lot of time and effort to make a lot of them!

I'm sorry about your friend. I hope everything works out.

Just a few ideas that came to mind for the colour contest:
Wildberry: Salmon, a bottle of elixir (like potion of love), shoes
Mocha Brown: Bear, Spider, Guitar
Robins Egg Blue: Bird, Crystal Orb (the one fortune tellers use), Fairy
Purple/Violet: Bird, Elephant, Lava Lamp
ModeratorA dream. Do you have one that has cursed you like that? Or maybe... a wish?
[N3O]r3d33m3r
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Germany673 Posts
February 15 2011 21:03 GMT
#15
wow how old are you
FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
February 15 2011 21:30 GMT
#16
Im 34 ^_^ ....

I am well aware of my bad writing habits and I tend to flip from subject to subject a ton, if thats the reason you were asking hahah.

Though I do wonder why you ask?

Thanks everyone for kind comments.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands5127 Posts
February 15 2011 21:55 GMT
#17
Cool and very sad story.
Every time I see your blogs, your balloons, I can't get over how amazing such craft is, I just don't understand.... (and I really like working with my hands myself T_T)
FBH #1!
aike
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1629 Posts
February 15 2011 22:14 GMT
#18
On February 16 2011 06:30 FuDDx wrote:
Im 34 ^_^ ....

I am well aware of my bad writing habits and I tend to flip from subject to subject a ton, if thats the reason you were asking hahah.

Though I do wonder why you ask?

Thanks everyone for kind comments.


Me personally would have thought he'd be asking that because you talk about having 2 kids, divorce, etc... Plus you said your daughter was 11. So her being that age would make people wonder your age, seeing as how this is a nerd forum where the average age is a little lower I'm 22 and a lot of the people on TL make me feel old How dare these teenagers be better than me at SC2! haha

Great read Hope this year is awesome for you and brings you many great successes with your balloon business.
Wahaha
emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
February 15 2011 22:33 GMT
#19
Always love a good FuDDx blog :D

Those Cacti are awesome!
TRUEESPORTS || your days as a respected member of team liquid are over
FlashIsHigh
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States474 Posts
February 15 2011 22:41 GMT
#20
Ah that balloon art is sick as hell, you should post some more photos of your art, Id really like to see more photos
KT Flash// WhiteRa/Scarlett/Naniwa/MC/Huk/Nony
SnowFantasy
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
4173 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-15 23:04:50
February 15 2011 23:04 GMT
#21
Your balloon work/blogs are seriously awesome. Keep up the good work.
I would help with your website but I am far too unskilled in that area (slowly working to change that though!).

You make me want to start getting into balloon art too. So many cool things I could be working towards but no time for this stuff.
Qzy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Denmark1121 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-15 23:45:10
February 15 2011 23:43 GMT
#22
I like your figures . Good job .. Would love to buy one from you, if we ever meet.


.. and yeah.. sick with that guy shooting himself oO. Never toy with guns, huh?
TG Sambo... Intel classic! Life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
Pathology
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada132 Posts
February 16 2011 00:03 GMT
#23
A long while back you linked me a balloon documentary. At the time I can't recall it's name but I find it amusing the things that don't cross your mind in a normal day. I know there are balloon ?artisans? out there, but it's crazy to actually see what they can do and how elaborate the craft is. Do you happen to have a work portfolio or something like that? Grats on your licences ^^
No rest for the wicked
FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
February 16 2011 00:10 GMT
#24
http://www.twistedballoondoc.com/


I am working on a portfolio right now I have tons of pics but none of them are organized or anything.
To see many examples all you have to do is check my past blogs.

Also check out the Unpoppables On TLC a new show about balloon sculpture similar to the cake shows that are so popular.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
HeadhunteR
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Argentina1258 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-16 00:45:25
February 16 2011 00:44 GMT
#25
I don't know why but I always remember so fondly your blogs. Hope you the best on your future endeavors!
in The Kong line forever
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