There are more than a few things in life that will make you look like a total tool while walking down the street. And yes, you guessed it, the Shoulderbrella is up there amongst the best, but I gotta admit it has it place in life.
You know what I’m talking about. You’ve got groceries in one hands and an umbrella in the other when suddenly you get a call, or something that requires you to reach into your pocket. You hopelessly try to bite the umbrella handle but the oncoming wind gusts are too much and seconds later your little black rain protector is floating down the street, mocking you like a plastic bag in the movie American Beauty. Yours for about $25.
Although the Intelligent Sprinkler Controller isn’t as mighty as the Cyber-rain system we saw last summer, it does offer the beginner gardner, or even perhaps home owner an automated method for keeping the grass green and the water bill to a minimum. Using an integrated barometer the Intelligent Sprinkler Controller monitors changes in the barometric pressure and cancels scheduled waterings during or prior to rain storms. The device features an LCD screen that not only allows you to schedule the day, time and duration of waterings but also displays gallons saved to give your eco conscience mind a boost. Works with any standard spigot and garden hose and is your for $99.95.
If you’ve ever side swiped some one’s cornea with the tip of your umbrella – ya, I’m talking about eye gouging – then you might wanna consider the Polite Umbrella. Yanking the lower part of the handle causes the umbrella to shrink to a more crowd pleasing size, all the while providing more anonymity and wind protection.
