Having been the parent of a kid who got — and lost — a balloon. And really hated that, I have long ago solved the problem: First try: Tied a loop in the string, and used it to lasso Kid’s wrist. Which he promptly undid and then — you guessed it — let go. Final solution: Tied the cord to a lug nut. Double knotted and TIGHT. Works great.
Bonus:
If you have never done this, you should immediately go out in your motor vehicle and buy a helium balloon. Tie it in the passenger seat so it’s visible from the driver’s seat. Note which way it leans as you accelerate, decelerate or go around a corner. It’s logical once you figure it out, but it sure LOOKS weird!
Having been the parent of a kid who got — and lost — a balloon. And really hated that, I have long ago solved the problem: First try: Tied a loop in the string, and used it to lasso Kid’s wrist. Which he promptly undid and then — you guessed it — let go. Final solution: Tied the cord to a lug nut. Double knotted and TIGHT. Works great.
Bonus:
If you have never done this, you should immediately go out in your motor vehicle and buy a helium balloon. Tie it in the passenger seat so it’s visible from the driver’s seat. Note which way it leans as you accelerate, decelerate or go around a corner. It’s logical once you figure it out, but it sure LOOKS weird!