Indulge me in this article, as I sometimes write ahead, like this article because I am writing this prior to an operation to correct the prior operation.

I received a leather embossed hip flask akin to what used to be used during The Prohibition, and then later seen especially at Football arenas, until the arenas started getting wise and getting their own beverage licenses.  Now, they have the right to inspect bags for such contraband as this.  It is a cute curio and will join my other flasks that I have received.  Though I did like its theme.

The next is from a company called Monkey Business and it is “Corkers Classics.”  It kind of reminds me of my youth, where we had something called “Mr. Potato Head” where one applied ears, noses, mustaches etc. onto a potato; and there were actually feet to apply, so that the potato could stand erect. I didn’t open the package, but it looks like there are eyes, ears, hat, mustache (sounds like someone I know), arms and legs.  Now, if I can only find a cork in this house.

The last item is from “Songbird Specialties” and it is a Bottle Pourer and the accompanying message on the package is “Hear it SING with Every POUR.” I haven’t tried it out yet, but I guess it is a type of aerator, and it may be very popular at her next Annual Ladie’s Party.  My Bride is very fond of cardinals, birds and not the team. We have several cardinal appearances, both as decorations in the house, as well as outside of the house as well.