BalloonBiker

Female

Chicago, IL

United States

Profile Information:

What I ride:: Road
The kind of riding I do:: Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town, My business involves biking
About me:: I commute to work right now and I'm going to do some centuries. I'm getting into the touring thing and have done some short camping trips and am always looking to do more!

I also do balloon twisting, though I'm NOT a clown. I'm working up my skills and am available for parties and I'll be doing deliveries of sculptures and bouquets by bike. You can check out my balloon stuff at www.balloonbiker.com And yes! I can make a bike out of balloons!

At Critical Mass, I usually put balloons in my helmet and ride around looking all cool.
My other websites (twitter, facebook, pinterest, Google+, blogs, etc.):: http://www.balloonbiker.com

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Angie

Unfortunately no. The weather did not cooperate. This weekend I am out of town! So the next weekend I can ride is the 16th and 17th so hopefully we can get something going!

Apr 28, 2009
Angie

Drats. Just got this. I was on my southwest camping trip. Hope you had a good ride.

May 28, 2009
Angie

Dang, I work Sunday the 7th. have fun on the trip to the dunes. Good catching up with ya, see ya again soon I hope!

Jun 1, 2009
shar

uh oh... i have competition

Jun 9, 2009
o0_dan_0o

love the photo..

Jul 13, 2009
o0_dan_0o

prolly, most likely.. if im not working nights, but that doesnt seem like its gonna happen.

Jul 14, 2009
Hannah Bass

Hey hot stuff. I don't know how to tag, but go check out the nice photos of your helmet creation on my page! Good ride lady!

Sep 11, 2009
Julie Wernau

Hi Jami! It's me, the girl whose tire you pumped up in Lincoln Park. Got my bike all tuned up and totally want to do the scavenger hunt. Trying to convince my husband to be my partner but not sure he can make it. Do you think there will be other people there interested in partnering up?

Sep 13, 2009
Carlysle John

hey! Here's the link to my stuff on etsy! we'll talk soon about your dress, I'm excited to make it.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7632828
or
http://www.carlyslejohn.blogspot.com/

Sep 27, 2009
Liz W. Durham

Well Hey! I should have figured you would be on here. Seems like a great community.

Oct 1, 2009
Gin

Thanks so much for all your help tonight--with the fleece, Miguel and the machine. I look forward to future collaborations!

Oct 6, 2009
Kelli

you found me :) nice to meet you - how much fun was last night!?

Oct 10, 2009
Laura

so here is a link to the seats I own. the white one is the one I have on my bike right now. Its expensive though (mine was given to me). the black one is the one on my others bikes, I actually prefer that one (it doesnt match my bike though) It fits me sooo perfectly. also look at the angle of your seat and work on moving that around. regardless I have heard great things about most of specialized seats, so look through there sight for what will for for you! just make sure you get the right size for you, they come in 3 different widths! hope this helps!!
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=47231&menuItemId=9302&eid=5007

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=42066&menuItemId=9302&eid=5007

Oct 10, 2009
Becca Adler

hope your night went awesome. saw amelia with my friend good movie about amelia earhart

Oct 25, 2009
Becca Adler

Hey awesome person. I still have your glue gun! Thank you so much for helping me with my cake costume etc...it was a big hit...let me know if you want pictures. It was such a big hit at the party...that some guy asked me for my phone number seriously (and I didn't even look hot in the costume...I looked like a marshmellow) =) what was even funnier was that his friend had asked me for my number the week before when I had made a full of myself at karaoke-hidden cove (obviously they don't compare notes on how weird I am). HOpe things are well for you and let me know if you are going on any rides.

Nov 8, 2009
Becca Adler

Hey coolest jamie,
for some reason my previous comment didn't go through. I just wanted to say thanks for helping me with my cake costume and letting me use your glu gun. Let me know if and when you want both returned. Also let me know if you are going really cool rides.

Nov 8, 2009
Courtney Bailey

I would suggest stop at Cody's (on the corner of Barry and Paulina) on our way to Lincoln Square. Mainly because I bartend there.

Nov 9, 2009
Kelli

I plan to!! I'm assuming you are? I think every ride should end at Hidden Cove :)

Nov 10, 2009
Kelli

hahaha, me too...but I think I'd need a few glasses of pinot grigio to deal with them again!!

Nov 10, 2009
Becca Adler

not sure about the northside critical mass ride...but i'm always up for karaoke...i'm thinking about going to a cocktail party on friday (because I will get free drinks which is very exciting, also there maybe attractive people at this party) do you want me to give you the info on the party?

Nov 10, 2009
Becca Adler

hey i won't be going to the hidden cove afterward, but I will be making the ride most likely...there is also a little party I want to go to after the ride for a little bit before I go home. I also have to work tomorrow.

Nov 13, 2009
John

Great job on NSCM tonight! Much fun had by all.

Nov 13, 2009
Aaron Bussey

Why did this take so long?

Dec 31, 2009
Aaron Bussey

Bet! I can't wait!

Dec 31, 2009
globalguy

And to you as well! Mazel Tov!

Jan 1, 2010
A.K.A Paul

Hope you werent hurting too bad on New Years Day. Did you ever find your blue back pack. As best I can remember I think you were wearing it when you were leaving. Thanks for helping me figure out screen name...

Jan 2, 2010
Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer!

Sign up and vote for my Chainlink Jersey Design Contest entry and all of the prize money will go to Working Bikes and West Town Bikens, http://bit.ly/4APn0H

Jan 18, 2010
Amber K

Oh, yeah. I forgot about talking about that!

Feb 1, 2010
Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer!

Thanks for the vote! I hope I win too. We'll learn today.

Feb 1, 2010
A.K.A Paul

I thought we had already friended one another on CL? I guess not. Hello friend!

Feb 8, 2010
Michael A

I just realized my calendar was off, so I will try to do both as well. Maybe we can meet up and ride together.

Feb 10, 2010
Andrew Bedno

Sincerely, as I've said before, you are among the best new mapmakers and ride leaders. Hot drinks bad sweaters in particular was outstanding (but for the whim of weather). You are both as confident and as uncertain as the role needs and creates, and I'd follow you anywhere.

Mar 29, 2010
Todd Allen

Apr 15, 2010
Todd Allen

But your model was much hotter. Love her big beautiful eyes.

Apr 15, 2010
S

Jami, yeah that's me. I'm planning on leaving from avondale around 11:30ish since I have a swing dance class from 10:30 to 11:30. Want a ride up? I tried posting to the event page but the website kept flaking out.

May 12, 2010
Anne Kim

I AM going to BOW! Good eye, haha. We should totally meet up before BOW. Do you know how you're getting there yet? I was thinking about doing a metra/bike combo, but I don't wanna be late :(
We'll talk! p.s. love the balloons!

Jun 4, 2010
Aaron Bussey

soda pops from a long time ago - still found in certain areas.....

Jun 25, 2010
h' Zerocats

I know . . . not sure what happened there.
I attached a message to the friend request that I enjoyed your post to the June Mass follow-up thread. It's nice to have a few clear-headed and analytical people on board to try to help others understand how the mass works, or could/should work.

Jun 27, 2010
buddaa38

Jami,

Can you help us out on July 17Th Albany Park Kidical Mass. Need corkers, Ballooner's , etc.
Thanks
Tony

P.s. You doing July N.S.C.M. Ride. August is Todd Karaoke.

Jun 28, 2010
Jerry

I'll be there on the 12th.

Jul 1, 2010
Sue Clark

Awww...thanks for defending my honor. Sounds like the guy who decided to whisper "on your left" at the very last second.

Jul 2, 2010
Holly

Thanks. I'll put that on my calendar and as I mentioned--gotta get a dog sitter and make sure nothing else is floating out there that I might have forgotten I've already planned for the summer.

Jul 8, 2010
Julie Aberman (Hochstadter)

Ah!!!! I saw a cyclist this morning in my office and I didn't have any on me either (have a stash at my desk but didn't want to make him wait). So I feel your pain. Thanks ladybug!

Jul 20, 2010
Jerry

Sorry for the delayed response. Still figuring out how this board works. I think the balloons are a brilliant tactic. :-)

Jul 22, 2010
Barbra Mann

Jami is the sweetest!

Jul 24, 2010
Barbra Mann

How was mass? I saw you from afar...busily twisting up some balloon! Hope it was fun for you.

Sep 1, 2010
shar

hey what's up with the 'maybe' for the homecoming ride??? I would love for you to be there and also I want to schedule a time to get the balloon chorsages??? I do plan to pay for them

Sep 24, 2010
Rowbike Mike

Sure, if you want me to take a peek at the map for the upcoming ride, I'll let you know if I see any additional places to add.

Oct 15, 2010
A.K.A Paul

I know...It was time though. In the words of Mike Ditka "this too shall pass". It was getting confusing. Someone would say "you're not Nathan Fillian", and I didnt know if I should respond with a "yes, I am not Nathan Fillian" or "I know"....or "I know, that you know, that yes I am in deed not Nathan Fillian". See...where would the insanity stop?

Nov 26, 2010
Erika Bolden

I both plan to and am biking through the winter! After busting both of my bikes (pot hole for one, overfilled tire the other) I got one fixed up with new tires and a new wheel and installed a rack and I'm ready for action! Hope to see you at another event sometime. That paranormal ride totally made my Halloween. -Erika

Dec 2, 2010