Al,

Looks cool, but one question, if it weighs less than 1/2 pound, what keeps
this from tipping over, when you have 40oz above it?

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Al Knoll
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 12:03 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.

A cursory search of the known universe reveals that Grainger (purveyor
of all kewl things) also has this fine vanagon accessory.  Field
Proven, Combat Ready, excitingly portable, even works on
Doppelkabines! , found here:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1EYX5

On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 8:57 AM, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:
> Kragen, a local FLAPS, has the celebrated and legendary Octopus cup
> holder back in stock, now labelled by Bell of helmet fame.  I have an
> original from long ago that has given yeoman service.  The new ones
> seem to be as rugged and practical as my old one.  Now the packaging
> comes in three, count 'em three languages.  A three flags special
> indeed.  Quebeqoise (sic), Espanol, and American english all presented
> for your reading pleasure.
>
> This thing will porte your boisson, soporte your bebida, or hold your
> drink in fine style.  No slip, sits on floor, cooler, other mostly
> horizontal surfaces. No expensive drilling of sensitive parts
> required, no magnets, no stitcky stuff, gravity stabilized!  Self
> adjusting fingers automatically grip large and small drinks (almost
> human!)  Designed to hold mugs with handles (major thang).  Comes
> apart in a flash to dump those dead bees, gum wrappers, used
> toothpicks and other detritus of travel that migrate towards the
> center of the earth and are trapped by the Octopus.   Cleans up
> easily.  Available in formal Henry Ford Black only.  (Avus black for
> you old buggers).  Matches most interiors.  Only about five measly
> bucks.
>
> Al  (google is your friend to find the details)
>