WITH FATHER’S DAY JUST AROUND THE CORNER, we continue with our annual gift suggestion program.

Is your Dad one of those types who worries about people in back rooms watching him on hidden cameras?  Or maybe you are the one who’s always looking over your shoulder for the spy-cam.

In either event, what you need is the Hidden Camera Detector.  About the size of a Bic cigarette lighter, this magnificent sample of advanced radio technology scans all the frequencies that are allotted for wireless camera transmissions and sends an audio and light signal whenever a camera is sensed.

If you’re wondering why the boss suddenly moves you into a plush, paneled office with a busty secretary, then you want to make sure you run a sweep with one of these low-cost detectors before you do anything else.  The price?  A low, low $24.99.  I just checked and they have some in stock now. 

To read more about it and order yours today, click HERE.  And while you’re at it, get one for dear old Dad, too.

HERE IT IS…….THE PERFECT RETIREMENT GIFT !

After you retire, you don’t really care what the time is.  You get up when you feel like it and eat whenever you want to.  And you’re never late for work because you don’t go there anymore.  In fact, you don’t even want to know what time it is.

But the older you get, the harder it is to remember what day it is.  And that’s why you will need….

The Geezer’s Day Clock

If you have a friend or co-worker who is retiring soon, this is the ideal going-away present for them.  It costs only $39.95 and will probably last longer than they do.

Read more about it and place your order for one HERE.

ATTENTION: SCUBA DIVERS!  (and poor swimmers),

Just in time for your upcoming trip to the coral reef, here is the world’s only swim mask that has an integrated waterproof digital camera.

No longer do you have to unstrap the camera from your arm or your shoulder strap.  You just aim your head and snap.  The 5-megapixel camera will take both stills and video and operates at up to 15 ft. depths.  Maybe you’re one of those people who likes to lay on your back on the bottom of the pool and look at…. ummm…. other people.  Nobody will ever suspect a thing with your Digital Camera Swim Mask.

To learn more and to order your tech toy for only $99.95, click HERE.  (You’ll have to buy two AAA batteries to make it work.)

EVERY SHIFT HAS ONE OF THOSE GUYS who carries a tool for everything in his running coat.  No matter what the need or the challenge, he’s got something in one of his pockets readily available to take on the task.

NOW ……. you can out-tool the tool man with this new, giant Swiss Army Knive from Wenger.

It has 85 implements that can perform more than 100 functions, even scaling fish or repairing golf divots.  Once you used the Giant Swiss Army Knife, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it.

And it all fits in one pocket.  No fumbling around for the right tool when they’re all right there!

Be the first in your station to have the Giant Swiss Army Knife!  Read more about it and order yours today HERE.

FOR SOME (MANY?) PEOPLE, THERE ARE TIMES when you need to do some work on the laptop computer, but the light is way too low.  Then you end up leaning over with your squinting eyes 3 inches above the keyboard.

LapWorks has the solution.  It’s the Nite Key Lite that will illuminate your keyboard in that darkened classroom or airline cabin.  It plugs into the USB connection and is made of a strong, yet flexible 18″ long cable that stays in the position that you set it.

There are two LED lights for plenty of illumination and the power draw is low, equal to about 90 seconds per hour of laptop battery life.  The bulbs have a life of 8,000 hours.

You can read more about it and order directly from LapWorks HERE.   The retail price is $14.95.

HERE’S THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THAT NOT-SO-PERFECT BATTALION CHIEF.  You just leave it on his desk to be awaiting his return from the 4-day break.

It’s the …….. Butt Station !

Yes, this handy-dandy gadget holds everything your favorite pencil pusher needs.  And keeps them all in one handy spot that also serves as a constant reminder of just how much he is thought of by the troops.

The Butt Station contains:

• A tape dispenser, complete with metal cutting edge.

• A pencil holder.

• Pens can be stored in the back.

• Business cards or Post-it notes have their own holder

• Paper clips at the ready

Where are the paper clips, you say?  Why, they’re in the little toilet bowl.  Just lift up the Buttalian Chief and his little magnetic bottom brings you a good clip.

These wonderful remembrances are only $20.  That’s cheap enough you can get one for the Butt. Chiefs on all three shifts!

Order yours today HERE.
(Hurry.  Once the Montreal FF’s learn about this, they’ll go fast.)

WITH THE OUTDOOR BARBECUE SEASON UPON US, it’s time to stock up on the needed utensils for your outdoor cooking pleasure.

And one item that you will definitely need this year is ……..

The BBQ Sword

This mighty meat mover is reminiscent of days of yore, when medieval masters of culinary pleasures skewered their meals with their swords and ate mightily.

This handy cooking fork is just right for barbecuing those hot dogs and brats.  And the practical hand guard keeps the heat from the flaming coals from burning your fingers.

Oh….. the mask is included free of charge so that you can protect your identity.

The price is an affordable $29.95.  But be forewarned:  It is NOT suitable for dueling.

Click HERE to read more about it and to order your very own BBQ Sword.

WITH MOTHER’S DAY RAPIDLY APPROACHING, it’s time to start thinking about getting Mom (or your wife) that perfect gift that she will embrace and always think of you whenever she uses it.

And nothing encompasses that better than:

LawnBott

The robotic lawnmower that cuts your grass automatically without fuss or muss.  She’ll love you for it!

The LawnBott is electrically powered by it’s rechargable battery and only uses $7 to $10 a year in electricity.  No longer will Mom have to stop by the gas station and fill up her gallon can of high-priced gasoline.  She’ll love you for it!

LawnBott mulches the grass as it cuts it, thus fertilizing the lawn at the same time.  Mom doesn’t have to go back out and spread those unfriendly fertilizers any more. She’ll love you for it!

The LawnBott is completely quiet so it won’t disturb your sleep or your neighbors.  Mom will be able to hear the tv just fine while LawnBott goes to work, following its programmed schedule.  She’ll love you for it!

The LawnBott will come out of its docking station whenever you want it to, or you can set a certain scheduled time with the programmer, then it will cut the entire yard, up to 33,000 sq. ft. on a single charge, and then return to it’s docking station and replenish its batteries for the next assignment.

And one of the best features is the rain-guard.  LawnBott will continue to cut if a light drizzle starts falling, but if the rain picks up and becomes harder, then the ‘bot will stop mowing and scamper back to its docking station.  Mom won’t have to run out in the rain to put it away.  She’ll love you for it!

The most practical model to get is the LB3200 which includes the rain sensors and the lithium battery pack.  It retails for only $2,749.00.  Certainly not too much to spend for Mom or dear Wifey.  She’ll love you for it!

Learn more about LawnBott HERE.
To find the dealer closest to you, click HERE.

THERE’S AN ITEM COMING ONTO THE MARKET that will no doubt be eagerly purchased by desk-bound workers.

If you’ve been promoted up into Administration and you just don’t seem to be getting the amount of the correct exercise that you’re used to, then get on the list to buy a set of:

Massage Pants

These wonder-workers come with 7 built-in massaging units that are scientifically arranged to enervate the areas that your regular pants don’t reach. 

There are a variety of different vibration modes for any situation and even a ring of infra-red heating spots with automatic temperature control to keep everything warm.

The high-performance rechargeable battery pack can also be set to come on automatically every 20 minutes.

Currently they are only offered online through wholesalers in quantities of 500 sets.  But keep checking your Wal*Mart for the retail offering.

WITH THE CURRENT FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE deflating the Dollar’s value, many people are wondering if they can afford a European vacation this year.

But if you know where to look, you can take advantage of many bargains including this economy hotel in Linz, Austria.  With clean, secure rooms in a park overlooking the Danube River and great amenities nearby, you can afford this hostelry because the rate is whatever you can afford.  You choose.  Most people leave between $15 and $30 for a night’s stay……in a concrete drainage pipe.

These innovative bunks started out as an urban-art project and have become quite popular.  Each “room” has a full double-bed, electricity, a light and an internet connection.  There is also storage space where you can lock away your belongings while you sightsee this medieval city.

The toilets and showers, along with a cafe and mini-bar are located nearby.

Read all the details at Daspark Hotel’s website HERE.

photos by Dietmar Tollerian

ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, WILL BE THE SITE OF the Union Historical Fire Society’s 19th Annual Firematic Extravaganza on April 19 and 20.

The big combination auction and flea market will be held in the Agricultural Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

The auction begins at 9:00 am on Saturday and the flea market will be open on Sunday, also beginning at 9:00 am.  Donations are being requested of $3 to enter the auction and $8 for the marketplace.

The market has space for 300 vendors inside.  The auction will be selling over 350 lots.

The auction lots will include alarm equipment, lanterns, boxes, helmets, nozzles, bells and more.

For a partial listing of the auction lots and many more photos, click HERE.  That page also has a map showing the fairgrounds location.

HERE’S ONE TO ADD TO THE FATHER’S DAY LIST:

Firegeezer calls it the “NoBike.”  There are no pedals, thus no drive chain.  You push it along by running until you get enough speed to coast for a while. 

This is supposed to be more exercise than a real bike.  Who knows?  But if you think the picture looks a bit silly, wait until you see the demonstration video.

Click to play the video