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Topic starter
18/11/2024 7:49 am
Christmas is fast approaching, and one is naturally on the lookout for choice items one would look forward to finding in one’s Christmas stocking. You can imagine my delight when I came across this the other day in a Xmas gift catalogue.
I already have a toilet roll holder which incorporates a compass, cigar lighter and coin dispenser. We also have a kitchen cutlery drawer equipped with a mobile phone charger, a torque wrench with 16 interchangeable bits and small fire extinguisher, and of course our indispensable hot food trolley equipped with GPS, a miniature desalination unit, a defibrillator and a .38 semi-automatic for keeping rowdy dinner guests in order.
The genius multi-function pen will be a great addition to our technologically-savvy household. I can’t wait to receive it, and I pity you poor souls who will wake up on Xmas morning to find two pairs of thermal socks (batteries not included) and a six-pack of Snickers bars at the foot of the tree.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
18/11/2024 7:55 am
Oh my! I will be ordering several of these for my most worthy list of candidates. But for me, I'm opting for the limited edition and extra-cost pen that ALSO has a tire gauge built in. And for the other wonderful multi-use appliances at your place, I can only say - WOW, Merry Christmas!
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Topic starter
18/11/2024 8:47 am
Bah! Humbug!
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
18/11/2024 9:02 am
Bah! Humbug!
Yeah!! I agree. Like the 2 guys on "Secondhand Lions", when Trick or Treaters, or Christmas carolers come calling, I get out the shotgun. Sales people; same deal. Lately, the only ones I allow on the property are the little girls with cookies - I like the Peanut Butter 'Patties'!
But all others - Bah Hamburger!
John Kuvakas and John Napoli reacted
18/11/2024 9:12 am
What, no tire pump or self contained battery jumper?
John Bono
North Jersey
18/11/2024 9:23 am
Graeme, I envy your collection and wonder where AI will take us next. Some may question whether you are a product of AI.
Topic starter
18/11/2024 9:41 am
No need. I've already got those built into my self-inflating life raft. Yes, the deluxe model with the grenade launcher, loud hailer, mosquito repellent spray system, satellite dish and electric pencil sharpener.What, no tire pump or self contained battery jumper?
(What! You don't HAVE an electric pencil? Goodness, how do you survive in the 21st century?)
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
18/11/2024 10:52 am
"1.5 in 1"? Looks like you get half an extra pen.
Oh, wait...
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Topic starter
18/11/2024 10:57 am
No, you're quite right, Paul. Bargain of the century. And even better, the box can be used to carry a Covid self-testing kit or a small, convenient supply of maggots for a fishing expedition. Order now to avoid disappointment.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
18/11/2024 11:22 am
No, you're quite right, Paul. Bargain of the century. And even better, the box can be used to carry a Covid self-testing kit or a small, convenient supply of maggots for a fishing expedition. Order now to avoid disappointment.
OK, now wait half a second. You're starting to sound like the salesman for this wonderful wonder item - But WAIT, there's more! Turns out, after I Googled it, you get two of them for the additional price of one more shipping and handling fee and a free "postage wetter"! It's a small sponge you add water to. Oy Vey!
John Kuvakas reacted
18/11/2024 2:07 pm
@graeme-ogg, I'm OK with that. After all, isn't it the pursuit of answers that makes it all worthwhile?
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
Tony Perrone reacted
18/11/2024 5:13 pm
If I buy one more f’n tool, my wife will divorce me!
Wait a minute…maybe I DO need this tool…hmmm 🤔
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
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