Shaun aRe wrote:

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> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
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>> "Shaun aRe" > wrote
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>> >> > 'Rabbit' style corkscrew!
>>
>> > Ugh, you never seen these things? Brilliant they are! He
>> >
> <http://www.richmondcookshop.co.uk/pr...cts_id=244&osC
> sid=9
>> > 5dacc2413fa6521a557489956080256>
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>> > (Watch link for wrapping!)
>> >
>> > Shaun aRe
>>
>> They trot them out in time for Christmas, their ads are
>> on constantly, or so it seems. They seem pretty pricey
>> to me. But hey, whatever floats your cork.
>>
>> nancy
>
> I used one a friend had found cheap when I visited one time - a copy,
> not the original make. He'd had it for a good while and used it often.
> It still worked perfectly and looked like new. I decided I wanted one.
> I was bought one of the cheaper copies similar to his (about what, £15
> or so for the 'kit' including foil cutter, stand and quite decent
> case, as well as spare screw part just in case ?!?) last year as a
> gift. I love it! It's been used heaps since we love our wine and I
> love to drink, and it is in perfect condition. Gadgets like these are
> often all hype and marketing, but no use or substance. not this one by
> a long shot IMO. Oh, they say 3 seconds - more like 1.5 to 2 seconds
> for me when I'm thirsty, and it never ever mangles a cork either, not
> even very crap, poor quality corks.
>
> If you ever get a chance to check one out I'd say do so - seems daft,
> but they're fun because they work so well!
>
> Shaun aRe


Here's an old corkscrew you don't see everyday. I remember Pop used it on
occasion. No clue how old it is.

http://tinypic.com/eaf4ep.jpg

Andy