05/05/03’s illustrious band:

Inflatable Church

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Not much to say today, since I've spent most of it wrangling with various financial services industry professionals to salvage my refinancing. It's an ugly story; suffice it to say that when people don't read the documents they insist you supply, they can really, really, seriously foul things up.

Anyway. The Inflatable Church. Well, I guess somebody had to think of this eventually. It's like one of those inflatable castles kids can jump around in at carnivals or play areas, but it's shaped like a church. Just the thing for the clergy member on the go -- perform weddings anywhere! To quote from the web site:

"The world's one and only inflatable church is here to allow couples to get married wherever their hearts desire. This fantastic air filled building is 47ft long by 25ft wide & 47ft high. The attention to detail is heavenly complete with plastic "stained glass" windows and airbrush artwork which replicates the traditional church. Inside it has an inflatable organ, altar, pulpit, pews, candles and a gold cross. Even the doors are flanked by air-filled angels. The church can be built in three hours and dis-assembled in less than two." No smoking is allowed indoors, however, and I should think lit candles would be a no-no as well.

Buying an IC will cost you 21,750 pounds sterling -- it's a British invention -- which means about U.S.$34,942. To hire, or rent, the IC: 2,000 pounds a day, or U.S.$3,213 (at 1 GBP = 1.60655 USD, the exchange rate as of 3:45 p.m.). Considering what you'd have to pay to rent a hall anyway, this might not be such a bad price. Of course, you'd have to fly to England and have your shindig there. But why not? Gotta go the extra mile(s) for quality.

This has got me inspired. I'm thinking of inventing the inflatable cubicle so I can work anywhere, not just at the office. I haven't worked out how I'd wire it for phone and/or Internet access yet, but I'm still in the planning stages. Also on my drawing board: the inflatable car. Think of how much more maneuverable such a lightweight vehicle would be, and how much fuel you'd save. It'd be very comfy to sit in, too. One patch repair kit fits all!

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