"Andy" <q> wrote in message
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> Shaun aRe wrote:
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> > "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>
> >> "Shaun aRe" > wrote
> >>
> >> >> > '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>
> >> >
> >> > (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
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>
> 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
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> Andy

Used to have one!

Shaun aRe