Sunday - December 06, 2009
Gift Ideas
UPDATE: I do my research for these posts, really I do. I just heard back from the CorkPops people.
They have a new and improved version of their product that seems to be actually new and improved! Their latest model, the Legacy, has a longer needle that is also graphite coated, to better deal with the artificial corks that are gaining popularity. The Legacy also has a safety shroud around it so you can’t stab your fingers or use the tool as a weapon. The shroud has a built in foil cutter, and CorkPops has designed the Legacy to make it much easier to get the cork off the needle. The Legacy costs a little more, but it appears to be an even better product. Isn’t it refreshing to see a company that responds intelligently to consumer feedback? Nice job guys. Here’s the link.
It’s that time of year again. Time to figure out what to get for this one and that one. Sure, sure, all your Conservative friends get a copy of Palin’s Going Rogue. I just finished it, and it’s a great book. It starts out a little weak, just like you’d expect from someone who has never written a book before and has to talk a bit about a childhood that’s long behind her. But then she gets going, and it’s a good read. I found it hard to put down, and really felt I got to know her from reading this. It’s pretty obvious that she’s a better person than politics deserves. And she got a raw deal from the whole deal, the likes of which very few Americans have ever been subject to. And that raw deal continues to this day. Dirty bastards.
The only problem is that this book is a runaway best seller, so the folks you’d give a copy to might already have one of their own. Glen Beck’s books are selling pretty well too.
Got a wine lover on your list? I’ve tried every corkscrew design ever made, from the “barman’s friend” classic, to the LeverPull and it’s imitations. And while nothing, nothing!, has been more durable than the original ScrewPull, $15, the gas cylinder powered Cork Pops is an awesome tool. Just cut the foil, slide in the needle, and press the button. Foop! And out comes the cork, every time. In just a couple of seconds. No fighting, no cranking, no torn up corks ever. We’ve had one for 4 years now. Hundreds of bottles of wine later and I think we’re on our 2nd or 3rd gas cylinder. You can get them in fancy colors and deluxe versions from the factory web site, or you can get a plain black one bundled with 2 refills at Amazon for about $26.
If you’re a big spender, or if you’re into barbecue and want to try something new, how about the latest Char-Broil oil free infrared turkey fryer? Called The Big Easy, this thing is a cross between a Keltie Bottle and a propane grill. “Fry” up a medium size bird in short order, and you can use dry rubs on it. Or marinades. Or brines. Or maybe even cook it stuffed? Not sure about that last one. Goes for $130 at Sears, and about $140 everywhere else. Amazon gives you free shipping, which is $20 or more from most places. Right now, it’s only $99 at Lowe’s. I looked around a bit, and you have to learn how to use this thing. Learn whether to put the lid on it or not, and get yourself a good thermometer with a long spike. Sugary rubs are a big no-no. Some folks seem to have problems with getting even doneness. Char-Broil has a bigger model too that can also be used as a smoker.
Other books? Well, there is another new book from Terry Pratchett. Hope it’s as good as all the rest. The hardcover book costs less than the digital Kindle version. Go figure.
OK, I have to go to my other job now. I hope these ideas are useful. Or at least more exciting than new socks or another neck tie. Hey, if you have great gift ideas, add them to the comments.
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