James H. McCarthy wrote:
> 
> >     Now that I have a trackball, I found a good use for my old mouse
> >     pad(s):
> >
> >     Place on top of the stove grill to keep the metal cover/dish drainer
> >     from rattling.
> >
> >     -Blaine
> >
> We use our dishtowels to achieve the same effect.  Jim McCarthy

We use the end of an old sleeping pad.