The morning saw us pile into buses, and head off to the Dallas latex production plant of Pioneer Balloons to get a first hand look at the production of balloons of all shapes and sizes. Just like Willy Wonka that gates were thrown open to a select few and now the gates are locked again! Sorry was completely a no photography event.
Returning back to the Sheraton Dallas just in time for the first formal classes of WBC2012.
In seemed no time at all that five hours had gone by and we had little time to get dressed and head of to the international reception held for all international guests to WBC2012.
Just to prove it's not all fun and games here at WBC 2012 we went straight from the international reception over to the Welcome Festivities walking past / through some of the completed large sculpture, medium sculpture and competition column pieces.
Space is limited yet here are a few examples:- and I can tell you photos just do not show the depth of colour, skill and attention to detail some of these pieces display.
Walking into the Welcome Festivities was like that challenge they used to have on the tv show GLADIATORS - gauntlet, with tens of people lined along the entrance way making a tunnel all waving 260's and cheering as you ran into the room.
At the conclusion of the welcome speeches and festivities everyone was ushered outside where instructors and staff were on hand to walk though/display in small groups skills that are common problems within the balloon industry while some world renowned twisters conducted a semi formal twisting jam session.
WOW what a first day!!!
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