It’s the Teacarina!
Bar Pilot’s Xmas list completed
Posted by: John Chandler on Nov 24, 2009 at 01:00PM
8 Comments
What a bunch of lazy layabouts you are. Waiting around till the very last minute before flinging yourself willy-nilly into the Christmas shopping meat grinder. Not me, Charlie. You will not catch me wandering aimlessly through Pioneer Place or Lloyd Center, like a lost soul suffering the torments of the damned in some misbegotten underworld. Nor will I be decked out in a haz-mat suit to ward off the latest sinister flu strain while waiting for bored high school volleyball players to wrap my panicked purchases at Freddy’s. I’ve placed my order and now I just have to wait for it to materialize on my doorstep.
Everyone on my list is getting the Teacarina. See, it’s a teacup and an ocarina, all in one! How many times have you found yourself dispiritedly sipping a hot beverage and wishing you had a wind instrument to toodle on between mouthfuls? Your prayers have been answered.
According to the press release, “The four-hole Teacarina comes in eight lustrous colors from star-dappled dark blue to two-tone metallic bronze. They are sale priced at $18 each (regularly $22) with a set of four available for $59.99 (regularly $88).” www.stlocarina.com/teacarina.html
I’m not in the habit of publicly endorsing gewgaws or gimcracks, but when one encounters perfection, it’s impossible to keep it a secret.
Tags: Holiday Events Gift Giving
I’m holding out for the Chia version.
…very interesting… Personally, I’m opting for the Twelve Shots of Christmas Shot Glass Wreath. It’s the gift that says “I care” and provides immediate satisfaction. All for just $14.95. What can I say? I’m on a budget this year. Feast your eyes on this bad boy: http://www.baronbob.com/shotglassxmaswreath.htm. Somebody has to be tasteless. Might as well be me. Besides, the exploding fruit cakes bombed last year. Sad to say…
And don’t even get me started on the Potty Putter: http://www.baronbob.com/pottyputter.htm
I don’t know what my spouse is planning on getting me for Christmas this year, but it damn well better be star-dappled.
Sounds like a perfect gift for folks who share the twin loves of drinking tea and making hooting noises — but everyone on my list is already getting a DVD copy of Evil Dead II.
Holy crap! I think I just saw the Grinch slinking out the back door. Upon reading mixdownone’s comment I had to show this to Mr. Michael Hurley who, known lover of tea and making hooting noises, mere hours ago stated “I hate Christmas.” Oh, how his tune has changed. “That’s great! I’ve gotta have one! Whoa, whatta piece! Yeah, that’s really great… totally worth the 18 bucks.” When I say THANKS, John, you can appropriately read this with any inflection.
Dear Barpilot, indeed this is a wonderful discovery you have made. Just some friendly advice, however that, it is not exactly the type of gift that turns a lady’s fancy to thoughts of romance.
Duly noted, Sparkle.