balloon

For my birthday I was given a helium balloon. That's not all I got, but it has lasted longer than some of the other things. I'm not sure how to dispose of it. It has finally sunk to pretty much ground level. But it's floating a bit. I am tempted to put it down the trash chute near my appartment. It would make it's way slowly down. Another option, would be to set it free. This I think is the fate of many helium balloons.
I think I have a better solution. Before the helium is all gone open the end and suck the helium out so you've got that fun squeeky voice. Then change the message on your answering machine. I think it's what everyone should do.