Yeah, that was mine. Actually, although it got middling reviews from readers, the "Inflate Club" story is one of my all-time greatest literary achievments--inflationary or no.
PopperChick, I stole your idea about your inflating schoolmates. The story's called "Popperchicks" in your honour. Hopefully it'll meet your approval. (And if not, well...what d'ya want for free?)
Pity I cannot take credit for this...believe LVK or Alec Deluxe wrote this...