Date:         Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:05:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <CF9E9B245BC54A7CB4C0AA153FA45916@jackamdgoblue2>
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Hi Jacker,

It appears that my drinking and driving habits differ from yours.   I
use an old recycled insulated plastic mug (Aladdin mfg) from years
gone by and it fits well.  However, I seriously doubt a tall 40oz or
even a 32oz would fit that well.

So if your cup won't fit it, give it to some needy folk whose cup does
not runneth over so to speak.

I set mine on the floor so in the off chance that it spills, it's
already on the floor.  Clever, eh?

The maximum diameter container the Octopus will hold is 4.749996
inches more or less.  It may or may not fit your cup to a T, so it
might not be your cup of tea.

I suspect you'd take offense if I pointed and greeted you in a loud
voice on an airplane.  So I wont'.

Slow day.  Back to my sunny rock.





On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> Al,
>
> Looks cool, but one question, if it weighs less than 1/2 pound, what keeps
> this from tipping over, when you have 40oz above it?
>
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Al Knoll
> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 12:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.
>
> 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)
>>
>
>