GBAIX Moonwalks and Party Rentals, LLC

Archive for January, 2010

Generally there are two common designs for margarita machines, plastic bowl and stainless steel.  Plastic bowl margarita machines are usually prefered by most customers because you can see the mix freezing.  Generally plastic bowl machines work great for inside parties or for those outside parties  during the cooler times of the year.  These are not recommended for outside parties during July or August.   The stainless steel machines are recommended if you are going to have your party outside in an uncovered area during the hotter times of the year, .  The stainless steel machines freeze in 45 minutes or less and can be used inside or outside.  They are generally more bulky and can hold about 5 gallons of mix.  Both machines can be good quality, but must be used appropriately.  We offer both types of machines at GBAIX Moonwalks and Party Rentals. We offer free delivery to Alvin, Friendswood, League City, Houston, Dickinson, Clear lake, Santa Fe, Texas City, Kemah, Seabrook.  Delivery fees may apply for rentals greater than 20 miles outside of Friendswood. 

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Money is tight.  I want my child to have a great birthday.  How can I have a nice party for my child with a tight budget?  Many parents have faced this same question.  To better serve our customers that may be facing financial difficulties, we have put together some budget friendly packages at http://gbaix.com/packages.htm.  Many customers have complained to us about being hurried through in an indoor facility.  Many complain about not being able to enjoy the moment.  Instead of being limited to only 45 minutes of jumping time in an indoor facility, why not enjoy the benefits of a moonwalk, concession machine, and 2-8 foot table packages (seats 16 people)  for $100.00 less than a 2 hour party at an indoor facility.  The best part is we offer all day party rentals.  So you can plan your party at your own pace.   Needs some advice or help with planning your party, we can make suggestions on how to make your party the talk of the neighborhood on reasonable budget.    Give us a call at 281-996-7030 or email us at gbaixmoonwalks@gbaix.com

Gerald Hunt
President
GBAIX Moonwalks and Party Rentals
http://gbaix.com

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The first inflatable structure was designed and invented in 1959 by John Scurlock in Shreveport, Louisiana who was experimenting with inflatable covers for tennis courts when he noticed his employees enjoyed jumping on the covers. John also previously worked for NASA on the Saturn 5 program however that did not have anything directly related to the invention of the first inflatable. He was a mechanical engineer and liked physics. John was also a pioneer of inflatable domes, inflatable tents, inflatable signs and his greatest achievement was the invention of the safety air cushion that is used by fire and rescue departments to catch people jumping from buildings or heights.   His wife Frances started the first inflatable rental company in 1968 and in 1976 they built a custom facility for the production and rental of the various products. They marketed the inflatables to various children’s events such as birthday parties, school fairs and company picnics. Their son Frank Scurlock expanded their rental concept throughout the United States. Frank also founded the first all inflatable indoor play park on Thanksgiving Day 1986 in Metairie, Louisiana. A second unit was opened in Memphis Tennessee in 1987. The first inflatable was an open top mattress with no sides and called a Space Pillow. In 1967 a pressurized inflatable top was added however it required 2 fans and it got very hot in the Summer like a green house. In 1974 to solve the heat problem, a new product line was created that had inflated columns that supported netting walls which allowed the air to pass thur. Further enhancements of this style were developed such as a line of castles and several animals which are referred to as the Inflatable Zoo. In the early 1990′s Frank created the first commercial inflatable water slide called the Aqua Tunnel.

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You have heard them called moonwalks, jumpers, jumpythings, bounce houses, jump houses, and a variety of other names depending on the region of the country you live.  Regardless of where you live there are some key facts that every parent needs to know.  First of all, a commercial inflatable is usually made of 18 ounce vinyl or 15 ounce vinyl depending on the manufacturer.  These are not the same inflatables that you purchase from Walmart or in your local store.  Commercial inflatables are designed to take the abuse from kids and adults and may cost several thousand dollars.  Parents need to make sure that the inflatables are anchored using sandbags or stakes.  Some companies around the country may use waterbags.  Generally the rental company should provide some type of guidelines on the amount of kids that should jump in the inflatable at one time.  Some companies may provide the information on their Website or they may provide a printout for the customer to keep.  It is always a good idea to follow those guidelines.  Many kids see moonwalks and slides as a big pillow and believe that they cannot get hurt on them.  These guidelines are issued to ensure that everyone has a good safe time on the inflatables.  Depending on the size of the inflatable, it may require one blower or several blowers.  Each blower requires a 20 amp circuit that should not be any further than 75 feet from the outlet unless the company is using a 10 guage extension cord.  Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility and helps ensure that everyone has a jumping good time.

Gerald Hunt

President of GBAIX Moonwalks and Party Rentals, LLC