tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post42111365082817508..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: The Well Traveled Can OpenerThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82848306726958159192016-06-18T22:19:43.117-07:002016-06-18T22:19:43.117-07:00We're quite fond of the oxo good grips can ope...We're quite fond of the oxo good grips can opener, it has nice big comfy handles. I do have a Swiss army knife with a can opener and cork screw. My old friend John brought it for me when he went skiing in Switzerland . . . Which was in 1983 . . . I'm not going to do the math to find out how long ago that was. But I think it wasn't yesterday.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867382611700611598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-11234980227129594252016-05-19T10:31:38.027-07:002016-05-19T10:31:38.027-07:00I saw a commercial on TV the other day and thought...I saw a commercial on TV the other day and thought of you. AND as a bonus this can opener already comes with a name! The TouCan can opener! You can probably find it on Amazon, Walmart, online. :-)<br /><br />Donna/Denali RoseDonna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-26671656228646880922016-05-19T03:02:28.390-07:002016-05-19T03:02:28.390-07:00I have a spare can opener, spatula, tongs and pota...I have a spare can opener, spatula, tongs and potato peelers. And, they're land based.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977903384715592201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-84389063323578857152016-05-16T05:22:55.996-07:002016-05-16T05:22:55.996-07:00As always, you're thinking one step ahead of t...As always, you're thinking one step ahead of the rest of us. I never thought about it, but this is a sure fired way to keep the zombies off of the boat :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55647671494457486522016-05-16T05:22:10.024-07:002016-05-16T05:22:10.024-07:00An electric can opener would be a dream given how ...An electric can opener would be a dream given how many cans we used, but we try to minimize our electricity consumption when we're out on the water, so we have to go with the manual ones instead.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82176807162715963212016-05-16T05:21:24.364-07:002016-05-16T05:21:24.364-07:00Good tip - IKEA has lots of fun gadgets in their k...Good tip - IKEA has lots of fun gadgets in their kitchen section!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-76039124956597205762016-05-16T04:31:19.645-07:002016-05-16T04:31:19.645-07:00i can just imagine a different kind of emergency (...i can just imagine a different kind of emergency (let's say, zombies), and the back up can opener being opened since it says "open in emergency". I'm sure the zombies will be so confused as to why you are brandishing a can opener at them, they'll think "These people clearly have enough problems, let's just leave!" What larks! -LucyBoat Life Larks - S/V Dulcineahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155958038871173467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-13485556398002875002016-05-15T20:20:13.997-07:002016-05-15T20:20:13.997-07:00We had an electric can opener when I was married b...We had an electric can opener when I was married before. I loved it...but I just don't open enough cans to justify it!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-11188609964289001212016-05-15T10:20:03.533-07:002016-05-15T10:20:03.533-07:00If you ever need to replace Campbell, I highly rec...If you ever need to replace Campbell, I highly recommend the one from IKEA. I have a back-up of that just in case, even though we are only about a 4 mile ride for pizza and Walmart is only 1 mile away.pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-36461066857821502172016-05-15T06:00:30.242-07:002016-05-15T06:00:30.242-07:00I do love the cans that come with the pull-off lid...I do love the cans that come with the pull-off lids. So much simpler to open. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16168171702153781922016-05-15T06:00:00.855-07:002016-05-15T06:00:00.855-07:00Dan n Jaye's opener is going to save our bacon...Dan n Jaye's opener is going to save our bacon in the future, I'm sure of it.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32618068334733826642016-05-15T05:59:28.897-07:002016-05-15T05:59:28.897-07:00I like Campbell because he's easy to use and c...I like Campbell because he's easy to use and comfortable in your hand, but we've had his cousins break on us before so I'm afraid he's not the most reliable chap around.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-67765651985673940842016-05-15T05:58:49.223-07:002016-05-15T05:58:49.223-07:00It's amazing how I can write so many words on ...It's amazing how I can write so many words on subjects like can openers. My mind works in very strange ways :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-29358159446644186772016-05-15T05:58:14.596-07:002016-05-15T05:58:14.596-07:00How could I have forgotten about corkscrews! We on...How could I have forgotten about corkscrews! We only have one on board. I'll need to get a back-up or two for sure :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12052735482437333992016-05-15T05:57:38.196-07:002016-05-15T05:57:38.196-07:00I'm really liking the idea of that strainer. W...I'm really liking the idea of that strainer. Will have to look for one next time I'm at Walmart. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-37530389698020939702016-05-15T05:56:45.077-07:002016-05-15T05:56:45.077-07:00We managed to inadvertently "smuggle" kn...We managed to inadvertently "smuggle" knives through airport security which were never picked up. Makes you wonder what else gets through the x-ray machines undetected.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-65710182342827806512016-05-14T11:15:45.051-07:002016-05-14T11:15:45.051-07:00We have a Campbell and a Billy but lots of our can...We have a Campbell and a Billy but lots of our cans need neither. Might have to think about opener retirement homes!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103884780854638066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-56014463301720770842016-05-14T08:10:04.279-07:002016-05-14T08:10:04.279-07:00Perfect timing! While trying to use a fairly new m...Perfect timing! While trying to use a fairly new manual can opener last night, I wondered what would hold up best on the boat. We're already having trouble with our can opener, and we're not even on the boat yet .. or in salt air! The opener from Dan n Jaye looks like a good idea. Cheryl @ Mid-Life Cruising!http://www.mid-lifecruising.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-61346667699970069062016-05-14T08:09:23.110-07:002016-05-14T08:09:23.110-07:00We've got two can openers aboard that are cous...We've got two can openers aboard that are cousins to Campbell and I can't seem to get either one to work properly, so old Funshi's looking pretty good there!<br /><br />Stephanie @ <a href="http://svcambria.com" rel="nofollow">SV CAMBRIA</a> TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88007183233186890762016-05-14T07:25:04.234-07:002016-05-14T07:25:04.234-07:00Everything you wanted to know about can openers, b...Everything you wanted to know about can openers, but were afraid to ask. Yes, being on a boat and out in the middle of nowhere, can make things interesting when something breaks or doesn't work anymore.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-48016433755719495042016-05-14T07:14:07.606-07:002016-05-14T07:14:07.606-07:00Corkscrews! You've just got to have at least...Corkscrews! You've just got to have at least two back up corkies! Preferably ones that function as bottle openers too. Then if you lose the can opener at least you can have wine to de-stress......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319391157992464589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-54870507838034300082016-05-14T05:11:25.920-07:002016-05-14T05:11:25.920-07:00PS - I absolutely LOVE the opener you have with NO...PS - I absolutely LOVE the opener you have with NO moving parts. I may have to add one to my next Amazon cart load...sailinglunaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431924476816811805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55881463228692861852016-05-14T05:10:47.174-07:002016-05-14T05:10:47.174-07:00We also have multiple openers on board - and we ar...We also have multiple openers on board - and we are still at the dock... The thought of being without, when we do finally leave, is terrifying. <br />Favorite gadgets... I have a few. My stainless coffee press is the most used, of course. My chef's knife gets used in 110 ways. (and then so does my sharpening stone) My large, hand operated juicer is lovely. And a strainer that sits on top of a pot of food, so that you just tip the pan and drain, vs needing a collander/large strainer is fairly close to the top of the list. And it was $3 at Walmart. sailinglunaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431924476816811805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-9475558661377921572016-05-14T04:30:09.935-07:002016-05-14T04:30:09.935-07:00The value of a good can opener is so underestimate...The value of a good can opener is so underestimated. But, you are doing it justice, Ellen! :-) Always have a Swiss army knife around (usually in one of our day backpacks). It is a great back-up, but... don't forget to take it out when flying with the backpack as carry on. And, don't forget to take it out after forgetting to take it out a few times and managing to "smuggle" it unnoticed through security... Mmmmm.<br /><br />Liesbet @ <a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.roamingabout.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Roaming About</a>Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16444954798216540552016-05-14T04:00:51.279-07:002016-05-14T04:00:51.279-07:00Curious isn't it that can openers are all male...Curious isn't it that can openers are all male? I'm not sure why that is. The GASP sounds like another essential piece of safety equipment on board because if you can't make coffee you would have a very serious emergency and a possible mutiny :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com