My New 'Thing'...I carry my own Coaster and use it...
 

Came up with the idea this week while traveling. I friend actually thought it would be funny and if any one could make it work and not get punched, laughed at or insulted it was me! Hmmmm.... maybe I was set up but I tried it this week and frankly it gave me a sense of refinement while producing smiles from all that witnessed...

At a bar...
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on a plane...

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for breakfast...

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at the work bench...


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or at the computer...

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So bring your special coaster and have some fun!

Nice coaster. You, sir, are easily amused. :)

Well. That is random and exciting!!

Do you keep your coaster in a holster?

Man of wealth and taste

I think we need more details on the coaster. The specs will be important for anyone that's pulled in by what will surely be a growing trend.

Hey MD I really like it. But would it still work down under?

You'd have to get a counter-clockwise coaster.

Yes, be that person that brings sophistication to the pub or picnic while embarrassing your teenaged offspring. Made of full, top-grain leather, hand stitched with a felt backing. Ideal for causal or fine dining. Pairs well with wine, beer, tepid water, iced tea or any beverage that may produce a condensation ring. Be the one that stands out while fitting in. Order yours now while supplies last!

Next you'll start bringing your own flatware. Sterling of course.

Do you store that in your murse, or is that a breast pocket sort of thing ?

It doubles as a pastie.

Frankly I'm more disturbed by the Michelob Ultra.

My New 'Thing'...I carry my own Coaster and use it...
 

Nothing says cultural refinement more than beer in a can. Except maybe a 40 ounce beer in a can.

OK OK, the Mich Ultra was from my father in-law who came by over the weekend...free beer is good beer. The Sam Adams in a can was on a plane...

You guys are a buncha snobs! (hello kettle, I'm pot and your black...)

Soon to be a spinoff thread: My coaster's amazing world travels

Here's my coaster on the pyramids in Egypt.
My coaster hard at work on Mt Everest.
See my coaster protecting the car on this amazing Russian dahcam video.

Like Flat Stanley? hmmmm

OK, anyone who wants an official coaster pictured above, send me your shipping address and wait by the mailbox!

I guess if hipsters aren't doing it, it can't be too bad. I am imagining in my mind the "WTF?" thinking of someone who sees you whip out your own coaster. It says "offbeat" or "eccentric" without saying "whoa, that's pretty weird". :)

Not always.

Case in point: Tecate. The only beer I've seen people under the age of 21 give away because of how foul it was.

^^"Schlitz Lite" also makes that list. I used to think there was no such thing as 'bad beer' until I had a can of that (25 yrs. ago). Do they even make that stuff any more?

Cheers
JB

Schlitz lite is an oxymoron no?

Schlitz! I had an uncle that worked for the Schlitz brewery in Tyler TX. Any minor flaw/dent in the can would cause it to be rejected - and employees got first dibs on them. He could get all the free Schlitz he wanted - so was popular among the neighbors. He'd bring it home by the case every few days. He'd go to the grocery store and buy his own beer to drink - as he wouldn't drink the Schlitz.

I can see the look on my 16 year olds face now......
I am in!!

Still waiting for the punch-line.
Are we that bored wating for the next "pour icewater over your head" fad?

Now I have coaster envy. :(

I can see it now. a bunch of guys sitting around the table, comparing coasters.
Like the business card scene in American Psycho.

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I have no idea why, but this clip reminds me of this coaster idea ;)

( I particularly like that last part of the scene after the wine tasting)

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Business cards that are coasters...

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there is no way that would make it into my pockets...none.

i use "whatever" is around. and that is IF the table top even needs a coaster. most dont.. my desk sure doenst, if it did, i would use my post-it pad.

Post-it-pads with business card info on the back of each leaf that doubles as a coaster...I can't help it, I'm an idea guy.

"Feed mayonnaise and tomatoes to tuna fish..."

Us poor folk just make do with a folded napkin... Coasters? Those are for you fancy city folk! ;)

Mike and John will get a kick out of Sammy's and Paul's comments when they get their coasters!

Vash - don't be a hatha, ya neva know the value of COASTing until ya give it a whirl!

But think of the trees you will save over a lifetime! It's estimated that napkins annuallyused primarily for coasters are responcilble for the deforestation of a land mass the size of Pennsylvania and that toilet paper is responsible for the near extinction of the southern soft maple. Next up, your own personal sitz bath and cloth whipey ....

M.D., I respect the direction you've taken.

However, I do prefer to leave my mark, wherever I may roam.

Waiting for the inevitable repeat thread: "I carry my own Toaster and use it...."

Is COASTing anything like VAPing ?

I just sit my drink on top of someone's iPhone...

OHhh.... you carry your own Coaster and use it.

I read that as I carry my own Caster and use it

Thought maybe this was a nod to Detroit.

Hey, you know who might want a zebra-skin coaster?

I'd be even more impressed if all of your pics weren't annoyingly sideways...:cool: