Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:10:23 -0700
Reply-To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.
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I'm happy for you, but, . . . unless you own WW stock, how do you justify
$100 for a 'cup holder'?
On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 9:42 AM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> That's a cool cup holder. On a different note, I recently bought this
> exact
> console: *http://tinyurl.com/5oqp89 *at "Wally World" for $27.00 and love
> it. It's very similar to the one GoWesty sells. It holds 4 cups and lots
> of stuff in the center of the console.*
> Patti
> **************************
> On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > A cursory search of the known universe reveals that Grainger (purveyor
> > of all kewl things) also has this fine vanagon accessory. Field
> > Proven, Combat Ready, excitingly portable, even works on
> > Doppelkabines! , found here:
> > http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1EYX5
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 8:57 AM, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Kragen, a local FLAPS, has the celebrated and legendary Octopus cup
> > > holder back in stock, now labelled by Bell of helmet fame. I have an
> > > original from long ago that has given yeoman service. The new ones
> > > seem to be as rugged and practical as my old one. Now the packaging
> > > comes in three, count 'em three languages. A three flags special
> > > indeed. Quebeqoise (sic), Espanol, and American english all presented
> > > for your reading pleasure.
> > >
> > > This thing will porte your boisson, soporte your bebida, or hold your
> > > drink in fine style. No slip, sits on floor, cooler, other mostly
> > > horizontal surfaces. No expensive drilling of sensitive parts
> > > required, no magnets, no stitcky stuff, gravity stabilized! Self
> > > adjusting fingers automatically grip large and small drinks (almost
> > > human!) Designed to hold mugs with handles (major thang). Comes
> > > apart in a flash to dump those dead bees, gum wrappers, used
> > > toothpicks and other detritus of travel that migrate towards the
> > > center of the earth and are trapped by the Octopus. Cleans up
> > > easily. Available in formal Henry Ford Black only. (Avus black for
> > > you old buggers). Matches most interiors. Only about five measly
> > > bucks.
> > >
> > > Al (google is your friend to find the details)
> > >
> >
>
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Neil2
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'86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (Savannah)
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