Been to a party in someone’s garden only to discover that your chosen bottle of fine barbecue red had just been up-ended by some objectionable canine or scooterised child? Many are the hazards associated with standing opened bottles upright on the ground, but virtually all of these can be eliminated with a terrific new idea called the Plonker. Brainchild of misguided young Melburnian Ben Cheverton, the Plonker (pictured) is a sturdy stainless coil you simply insert into the ground, before standing your bottle upright inside. The Plonker costs a mere $10 (plus $2 postage approx.) and can be ordered by calling 03 9588 1157.
