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Subject:Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.
From:PB
Date:Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:42:07 -0700

That's a cool cup holder.  On a different note, I recently bought this exact
console:  *http://tinyurl.com/5oqp89 *at "Wally World" for $27.00 and love
it.  It's very similar to the one GoWesty sells.  It holds 4 cups and lots
of stuff in the center of the console.*
Patti
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On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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)
> >
>