Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.

http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml


Lou

Lou Decruss <Lou Decruss >> wrote:

> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml

It would probably do better marketed by Williams Sonoma.

-sw

On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:44:54 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>Lou Decruss <Lou Decruss >> wrote:
>
>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>
>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
>It would probably do better marketed by Williams Sonoma.
>
>-sw

Looks like lots of people sell them. Need one for the golf cart?

http://www.extremegolfproducts.com/tailgator.htm

Lou

On Thu 20 Mar 2008 09:41:10a, Lou Decruss told us...

> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
>
> Lou
>

I guess if you need a frozen mararita that bad... :-))))))))))

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 20 Mar 2008 09:41:10a, Lou Decruss told us...
>
>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>
>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>
>>
>> Lou
>>
>
> I guess if you need a frozen mararita that bad... :-))))))))))
>
I wonder what the decibel level is, might be good for mixed drinks while
the peasants are driving the pheasant to the shooters.

George Shirley <George Shirley >> wrote:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Thu 20 Mar 2008 09:41:10a, Lou Decruss told us...
>>
>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>
>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>
>> I guess if you need a frozen mararita that bad... :-))))))))))
>>
> I wonder what the decibel level is, might be good for mixed drinks while
> the peasants are driving the pheasant to the shooters.

They should have one that just hooks up to the car battery.
Wouldn't create any more noise than a regular blender.

-sw

On Thu 20 Mar 2008 10:24:33a, Sqwertz told us...

> George Shirley <George Shirley >> wrote:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Thu 20 Mar 2008 09:41:10a, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>
>>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>
>>> I guess if you need a frozen mararita that bad... :-))))))))))
>>>
>> I wonder what the decibel level is, might be good for mixed drinks while
>> the peasants are driving the pheasant to the shooters.
>
> They should have one that just hooks up to the car battery.
> Wouldn't create any more noise than a regular blender.
>
> -sw
>

There are 12 volt models that plug into the cigarette lighter or accessory
socket.

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In article 4>,
says...
> On Thu 20 Mar 2008 09:41:10a, Lou Decruss told us...
>
> > Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> > catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> > one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
> >
> > http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
> >
> >
> > Lou
> >
>
> I guess if you need a frozen mararita that bad... :-))))))))))
>
>

Hey, we could have used this when we used to go camping every July 4th
week. We always chose sites with electrical hookups for the purpose and
just brought along a regular blender.

Lou Decruss wrote:
> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
>
> Lou

I dunno... looks good to me! Down south, tailgating holds a huge
attraction before the big football games. I suspect this would fit right
in nicely.

Goomba38 wrote:

> Lou Decruss wrote:
>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping catalog.
>> They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this one is way
>> over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>
>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>
>>
>> Lou
>
> I dunno... looks good to me! Down south, tailgating holds a huge
> attraction before the big football games. I suspect this would fit right
> in nicely.

When I read the Subject header, I thought this was going to be about tools
used by Afghani reptiles with bad attitudes.


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Goomba38 wrote:
> Lou Decruss wrote:
>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>
>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>
>>
>> Lou
>
> I dunno... looks good to me! Down south, tailgating holds a huge
> attraction before the big football games. I suspect this would fit right
> in nicely.


How many amps does a regular old blender draw? I've got a 500W inverter
installed in my pickup (cost about $40) and could run an extension cord
from the cab back to the tailgate. That seems a lot more practical. I
mean, what if you can't get the engine started on that gas-powered
thing? ==(8-0 Does it take regular gas or 2-cycle mix?

Bob

On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:31:57 -0500, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>
>Goomba38 wrote:
>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>
>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>> I dunno... looks good to me! Down south, tailgating holds a huge
>> attraction before the big football games. I suspect this would fit right
>> in nicely.
>
>
>How many amps does a regular old blender draw? I've got a 500W inverter
>installed in my pickup (cost about $40) and could run an extension cord
>from the cab back to the tailgate. That seems a lot more practical. I
>mean, what if you can't get the engine started on that gas-powered
>thing? ==(8-0 Does it take regular gas or 2-cycle mix?

They also have a 12 volt model for $129. The tailgator is 2 cycle
mix. I can imagine the noise and the smell. Kinda like my weed
wacker, leaf, or snow blower. Nothing like a little blue smoke in
your cocktail.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:

>
>
> They also have a 12 volt model for $129. The tailgator is 2 cycle
> mix. I can imagine the noise and the smell. Kinda like my weed
> wacker, leaf, or snow blower. Nothing like a little blue smoke in
> your cocktail.
>

These are toys for the guys who have everything. When the tailgator is sitting
on the tailgate of a pickup with the big diesel engine idling to power the
stereo system the blue smoke will be a perfect pairing for the fumes :-)

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:49:50 GMT, Lou Decruss > wrote:

>They also have a 12 volt model for $129. The tailgator is 2 cycle
>mix. I can imagine the noise and the smell. Kinda like my weed
>wacker, leaf, or snow blower. Nothing like a little blue smoke in
>your cocktail.

That's FRUIT SMOOTHIE! Remember! Goodness Gracious, you seriously
think everybody in this newsgroup is a lifeless faggot that can't live
without drinking some form of alcohol?

On Mar 22, 8:49 am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:31:57 -0500, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> >Goomba38 wrote:
> >> Lou Decruss wrote:
> >>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> >>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> >>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> >>>http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
> >>> Lou
>
> >> I dunno... looks good to me! Down south, tailgating holds a huge
> >> attraction before the big football games. I suspect this would fit right
> >> in nicely.
>
> >How many amps does a regular old blender draw? I've got a 500W inverter
> >installed in my pickup (cost about $40) and could run an extension cord
> >from the cab back to the tailgate. That seems a lot more practical. I
> >mean, what if you can't get the engine started on that gas-powered
> >thing? ==(8-0 Does it take regular gas or 2-cycle mix?
>
> They also have a 12 volt model for $129. The tailgator is 2 cycle
> mix. I can imagine the noise and the smell. Kinda like my weed
> wacker, leaf, or snow blower. Nothing like a little blue smoke in
> your cocktail.
>

If you're really green, there's a hand-cranked blender complete with a
clamp for the picnic table: http://camping.about.com/od/campingg.../gr/vortex.htm

On this year's "Coldest Day of the Year" bike ride, we were treated to
hot chocolate made in a hybrid Oster/Schwinn blender, too. People took
turns pedaling it because it was fun, in a Tom Sawyerish way.

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
>

For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas generator.
Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money you
get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your vehicle
that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.

Ridiculous product.

Paul

>For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas generator.
>Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money you
>get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your vehicle
>that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.
>
>Ridiculous product.
>
>Paul
>
>
>
>
A freind of ours made one several years ago out of an old weed eater.
When we are camping and you hear that thing start up you know it's
Margurita time and everyone in the campground comes glasses in hand for
a drink. It's fun and yes ridiculous, but that's the whole point of it.
oldhag

"Paul M. Cook" wrote:
>
> For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas generator.
> Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money you
> get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your vehicle
> that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.
>
> Ridiculous product.

But it's more efficient to go directly from
chemical energy to mechanical work, without
the intermediate step of conversion to
electricity. This could be serious if you
were making lots of margarietas, all day long.

Though a two-stroke engine is likely to pollute
like crazy. Maybe you wouldn't notice that,
if you were smoking and drinking.

"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> "Paul M. Cook" wrote:
>>
>> For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas generator.
>> Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money you
>> get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your
>> vehicle
>> that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.
>>
>> Ridiculous product.
>
> But it's more efficient to go directly from
> chemical energy to mechanical work, without
> the intermediate step of conversion to
> electricity. This could be serious if you
> were making lots of margarietas, all day long.

Actually, no it is less efficient. Think diesel-electric locomotive. They
run diesel engines to generate elctricity which then drives electro-magnetic
motors which generate enormous torque.

Paul

"Paul M. Cook" wrote:
>
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Paul M. Cook" wrote:
> >>
> >> For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas generator.
> >> Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money you
> >> get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your
> >> vehicle
> >> that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.
> >>
> >> Ridiculous product.
> >
> > But it's more efficient to go directly from
> > chemical energy to mechanical work, without
> > the intermediate step of conversion to
> > electricity. This could be serious if you
> > were making lots of margarietas, all day long.
>
> Actually, no it is less efficient. Think diesel-electric locomotive. They
> run diesel engines to generate elctricity which then drives electro-magnetic
> motors which generate enormous torque.

You're wrong. Diesel-electric locomotives are used because
the electrical section substitutes for the clutch and
transmission system that would otherwise be needed,
not because of any gain in efficiency from having additional
energy conversion stages (which, of course, cannot occur).

A direct-drive system would be more efficient for
locomotives if they didn't have to travel at variable
speeds and spend much of their time idling. Margarieta
mixers are a constant load (when they are under load) and
don't spend any time idling.

"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> "Paul M. Cook" wrote:
>>
>> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > "Paul M. Cook" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas
>> >> generator.
>> >> Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money
>> >> you
>> >> get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your
>> >> vehicle
>> >> that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.
>> >>
>> >> Ridiculous product.
>> >
>> > But it's more efficient to go directly from
>> > chemical energy to mechanical work, without
>> > the intermediate step of conversion to
>> > electricity. This could be serious if you
>> > were making lots of margarietas, all day long.
>>
>> Actually, no it is less efficient. Think diesel-electric locomotive.
>> They
>> run diesel engines to generate elctricity which then drives
>> electro-magnetic
>> motors which generate enormous torque.
>
> You're wrong. Diesel-electric locomotives are used because
> the electrical section substitutes for the clutch and
> transmission system that would otherwise be needed,
> not because of any gain in efficiency from having additional
> energy conversion stages (which, of course, cannot occur).
>
> A direct-drive system would be more efficient for
> locomotives if they didn't have to travel at variable
> speeds and spend much of their time idling. Margarieta
> mixers are a constant load (when they are under load) and
> don't spend any time idling.


Is there a physicist in he house?

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:52:15 -0800, Mark Thorson >
wrote:

>A direct-drive system would be more efficient for
>locomotives if they didn't have to travel at variable
>speeds and spend much of their time idling. Margarieta
>mixers are a constant load (when they are under load) and
>don't spend any time idling.
Actually, your assuming that you can pour a margarita and pour the
ingredients in for the next one without stopping the engine then....
(otherwise, your idleing....) You need a clutch and a point you need
to remove the load in order to empty the mixer and re-load....
Otherwise, you'd crank up the engine and shut it off each time you mix
a drink, which would be highly in-effecient....

On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:45:45 GMT, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:

>
>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>
>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>
>>
>
>For about 150 bucks at Sears you can get a little portable gas generator.
>Figure a brand new blender costs 30 bucks or less. So for less money you
>get a lot more utility. You can also get power inverters for your vehicle
>that will do the same thing. They run 50 bucks or so.
>
>Ridiculous product.

I agree.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:

> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>

A few years ago we were at one of our favourite vacation spots, Family
Camp, a kids camp that is open to ex campers and staff members after the
kids go home. One night we were walking back to our cabin and we heard a
gas engine and peals of laughter coming from one of the cabins. We went
over to investigate and were invited in for a Daiquiri. The guy has a
"Daiquiri Whacker", a gas powered blender with the throttle on a set of
handle bars attached the the base. It was hilarious.

Lou Decruss wrote:
> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
>
> Lou
I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
much time on their hands...

In article >,
says...
> Lou Decruss wrote:
> > Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> > catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> > one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
> >
> > http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
> >
> >
> > Lou
> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
> much time on their hands...
>

It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
time on their hands.

"T" > wrote in message
. ..
> In article >,
> says...
>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>> > Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>> > catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>> > one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>> >
>> > http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>> >
>> >
>> > Lou
>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>> much time on their hands...
>>
>
> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
> time on their hands.
>
Someone's got to build the thing before marketing gets their hands on it.

jmcquown wrote:
>
> "T" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>> > Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>> > catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>> > one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>> >
>>> > http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Lou
>>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>>> much time on their hands...
>>>
>>
>> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
>> time on their hands.
>>
> Someone's got to build the thing before marketing gets their hands on it.
>
Its sort of a chicken and egg thing. If there was no demand by big box
places like cabelas for dubious or bragging rights stuff then no one
would bother designing it.

In article >,
says...
>
> "T" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > In article >,
> > says...
> >> Lou Decruss wrote:
> >> > Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> >> > catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> >> > one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
> >> >
> >> > http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Lou
> >> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
> >> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
> >> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
> >> much time on their hands...
> >>
> >
> > It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
> > time on their hands.
> >
> Someone's got to build the thing before marketing gets their hands on it.
>
>

Of course but by and large, it's marketing that comes up with the ideas
then brings it to the engineers.

T wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>
>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>
>>>
>>> Lou
>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>> much time on their hands...
>>
>
> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
> time on their hands.
>
Exactly, that product is ideal for a big box store like cabelas that
tries to create the image that they are "outfitters" and their customers
are all going on expeditions. So the customers fill up their carts with
the "necessary" equipment.

George wrote:
> T wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Lou
>>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>>> much time on their hands...
>>>
>>
>> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too
>> much time on their hands.
> Exactly, that product is ideal for a big box store like cabelas that
> tries to create the image that they are "outfitters" and their customers
> are all going on expeditions. So the customers fill up their carts with
> the "necessary" equipment.


Who drinks daiquirís anyway when out on an expedition? Expeditions are
all about gin & tonics. And tailgate parties are all about beer and
bratwürst.

Looks like another solution in search of a problem (but at least a
harmless one.)

Bob

zxcvbob wrote:
>
> George wrote:
>> T wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Lou
>>>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>>>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>>>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>>>> much time on their hands...
>>>>
>>>
>>> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too
>>> much time on their hands.
>> Exactly, that product is ideal for a big box store like cabelas that
>> tries to create the image that they are "outfitters" and their
>> customers are all going on expeditions. So the customers fill up their
>> carts with the "necessary" equipment.
>
>
> Who drinks daiquirís anyway when out on an expedition? Expeditions are
> all about gin & tonics. And tailgate parties are all about beer and
> bratwürst.
>
> Looks like another solution in search of a problem (but at least a
> harmless one.)
>
> Bob
Thats where I was going. That big box place is filled with ridiculous
stuff and since they claim they are "outfitters" it all must be required
for a proper expedition.

The other interesting thing about that place is the prices. People are
so conditioned to go to big box stores "for good prices" that they never
consider the alternatives. I can buy guns from a well stocked local shop
owned by a family for a minimum of 30% less than the big box place. And
he is a very knowledgeable ex special forces guy.

"zxcvbob" > wrote

> Who drinks daiquirís anyway when out on an expedition? Expeditions are
> all about gin & tonics. And tailgate parties are all about beer and
> bratwürst.

And bloody marys! To be sure. Some of those games start at noon!

nancy

On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:30:31 -0400, George >
wrote:

>T wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Lou
>>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>>> much time on their hands...
>>>
>>
>> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
>> time on their hands.
>>
>Exactly, that product is ideal for a big box store like cabelas that
>tries to create the image that they are "outfitters" and their customers
>are all going on expeditions. So the customers fill up their carts with
>the "necessary" equipment.

I've only looked at the catalog and never been to the store. But with
all the cute little "necessities" you'd need to go camping or
tailgating you could go on a nice cruise with the money instead.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:30:31 -0400, George >
> wrote:
>
>> T wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>>>> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
>>>>> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
>>>>> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Lou
>>>> I this beast yesterday when I stopped in at the Cabela's in WV. I
>>>> thought it was a very novel use of a Weed Wacker...
>>>> Hmmm.... I think there are way to many Engineer's out there with too
>>>> much time on their hands...
>>>>
>>> It's not the engineers, it's the marketing people that have way too much
>>> time on their hands.
>>>
>> Exactly, that product is ideal for a big box store like cabelas that
>> tries to create the image that they are "outfitters" and their customers
>> are all going on expeditions. So the customers fill up their carts with
>> the "necessary" equipment.
>
> I've only looked at the catalog and never been to the store. But with
> all the cute little "necessities" you'd need to go camping or
> tailgating you could go on a nice cruise with the money instead.
>
> Lou

The store is a testimony to the hypnotic power of big box marketing.
When you pull in the lot you will see many customer's pickup trucks with
3' wide "cabellas" stickers on them. When you go in the store they
enforce their marketing that they aren't a big box store but are
"outfitters" with the displays and signage. People were loading their
carts up with all of the "necessities" from the "outfitters". The other
interesting thing is that people seem to be totally unconcerned about
prices. The prices especially of guns are much higher than a real gun
shop.

"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
...
> Now I've seen it all... I saw this in the new Cabela's camping
> catalog. They have some pretty cool outdoor cooking things, but this
> one is way over the top. I'm still shaking my head.
>
> http://www.cabelas.com/spod-1/0005934.shtml
>
>
> Lou

I've actually seen one of these. Nice if you really need a blended drink
that bad. But, IMO, not worth the price.

Here's what I call a real "Tailgater".

http://www.stumpssmokers.com/gallery_2/gallery.htm

And I actually do have an early model of the Tailgater Smoker.

BOB

On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:39:15 -0400, " BOB" > wrote:

>I've actually seen one of these. Nice if you really need a blended drink
>that bad. But, IMO, not worth the price.
>
>Here's what I call a real "Tailgater".
>
>http://www.stumpssmokers.com/gallery_2/gallery.htm
>
>And I actually do have an early model of the Tailgater Smoker.

It amazes me.... With today's gas prices, people are so addicted to
their alcohol that they're willing to fork out even more money on
alcohol and gasoline to get plastored where they'll be required to
drive their own self back home.... And people wonder why our economy
is the way it is....

Phat Sam wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:39:15 -0400, " BOB" > wrote:
>
>> I've actually seen one of these. Nice if you really need a blended drink
>> that bad. But, IMO, not worth the price.
>>
>> Here's what I call a real "Tailgater".
>>
>> http://www.stumpssmokers.com/gallery_2/gallery.htm
>>
>> And I actually do have an early model of the Tailgater Smoker.
>
> It amazes me.... With today's gas prices, people are so addicted to
> their alcohol that they're willing to fork out even more money on
> alcohol and gasoline to get plastored where they'll be required to
> drive their own self back home.... And people wonder why our economy
> is the way it is....


I hate to spoil your self-righteousness, but who's to say people are not
using them to mix protein shakes and fruit smoothies? ;-)

(still, the gasoline engine seems kind of silly)

Bob

On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:01:18 -0500, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>> It amazes me.... With today's gas prices, people are so addicted to
>> their alcohol that they're willing to fork out even more money on
>> alcohol and gasoline to get plastored where they'll be required to
>> drive their own self back home.... And people wonder why our economy
>> is the way it is....
>
>
>I hate to spoil your self-righteousness, but who's to say people are not
>using them to mix protein shakes and fruit smoothies? ;-)
Gee, I hate to "Burst" your bubble, but if you read a couple of
messages back in this newsgroup, you'll read someone saying they
thought it was "Good for making Mixed Drinks when tailgating", combine
that with the advertisement that only mentions being perfect for
making mixed drinks away from home implies that their primary market
doesn't come from health nuts wanting fruit smoothies on the go....


Likewise, ever notice why advertisements for fully automatic rifles
with a folkding stock don't mention how it's handy for hunting
rabbits... Could be they prefer put their advertising money where
it's going to be best used....

Phat Sam wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:01:18 -0500, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>
>>> It amazes me.... With today's gas prices, people are so addicted to
>>> their alcohol that they're willing to fork out even more money on
>>> alcohol and gasoline to get plastored where they'll be required to
>>> drive their own self back home.... And people wonder why our economy
>>> is the way it is....
>>
>> I hate to spoil your self-righteousness, but who's to say people are not
>> using them to mix protein shakes and fruit smoothies? ;-)
> Gee, I hate to "Burst" your bubble, but if you read a couple of
> messages back in this newsgroup, you'll read someone saying they
> thought it was "Good for making Mixed Drinks when tailgating", combine
> that with the advertisement that only mentions being perfect for
> making mixed drinks away from home implies that their primary market
> doesn't come from health nuts wanting fruit smoothies on the go....
>
>
> Likewise, ever notice why advertisements for fully automatic rifles
> with a folkding stock don't mention how it's handy for hunting
> rabbits... Could be they prefer put their advertising money where
> it's going to be best used....


I have /never/ seen an ad for automatic rifles, with or without "that
shoulder thing that goes up"*. (I can't imagine buying ammo to keep a
machinegun fed. Not even a .22)

Best regards,
Bob

--
*what Carolyn McCarthy said a "barrel shroud" was. A barrel shroud is
one of the things she wants banned on semiautomatic weapons because they
look scary.