I also got the gift of straw. If you visit the web site of the company that made the things, www.nuopinc.com, you will learn that the "retail" value of this made in China package is $13.00. Have to agree with Kate, however, we all knew up front that there was a risk of some sort involved. Of course, I don't think I'll participate in the next sale.

@ The Other Parker: I visited both last summer, and it's the same effect. Kind of brings back a "flashback" if you know what I mean!

Hey, lookit over there!

i think I'm just about through with bacon everything, how soon before we see bacon thongs?

However, Dubai is where Halliburton moved their world headquarters to, from Houston. Which means that they pay no US income tax on all of the no bid cost plus contracts they have been awarded in Iraq, in Aghanistan, and other locations.

@ sharpie and the miss: Seriously, you need to correct that situation immediately, if not sooner. the all time best, IMHO.

Will it hold beer and keep that beer fresh?

DOJ,
No offense, but posting this to a blog isn't exactly publicizing this. If we read about in in the NYT or the WSJ or see it talked about on FOX or NBC, then I would agree with you. But don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen.

How exactly does Catherine Douglas know how cows feel?

Windowpane acid had a different meaning for me back in the day.

@ wpdunn
You better be careful with your thoughts there, mate, or you might just be vaporized by the Thought Police.

I'm lucky I guess, my girlfriend has a strawberry blonde carpet, and it's as cute as can be!

stapler, a bit more succinct, good on you!

"We're so friendly, you'll come back daily!"

Here's mine: "I sat in the bar, surrounded by people, and completely alone."