T.M. - I'm definitely impressed with the trimmer's power. As to your two questions, the smell is virtually non-existent. Certainly less obvious and irritating than a regular 2-cycle engine. As for how long a tank lasts, I don't use anywhere near the volume of a commercial user, and, as such, one bottle of propane (just a few bucks worth) lasted me nearly 3 months.

Love that Reservoir Dogs poster. May have to have.

My Minnetonka Mocs are getting a little long in the tooth. This looks like a great replacement option at a good price.

My OCD side has always lusted for one of these.

Thanks for finding this, Ben. What a great option for making a difference. In a similar (and yet totally different) vein, Bungie (of Halo fame) is offering a limited edition t-shirt featuring the venerable superintendent of ODST fame. All proceeds are going to Haiti relief, as well. Check it here: http://www.bungiestore.com/BE-A-HERO-Mens/M/B0034... Don't choose between it and the Polo; just do both.

I really dig the space saving design of this thing. I mean, it's a bit classier than my system which involves the cases that the wine came in. Would like to see it in different finishes, though.

I'm going to assume that you replied to them saying, "Make it so. Or else."

That picture of the Skiff bending like that is getting me all warm and fuzzy inside. I'm in love.

Don,

Thanks for adding to the discussion. Perhaps this can serve as a palate cleanser: http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/12/29/the-breach-...

I'm about 75% of the way through the book and utterly amazed by one thing: despite the fact this it is nearly identical to Langdon's previous adventures in plot, characters, and formula, it is still completely engrossing. I think these books may actually be laced with a drug that causes suspense-induced-insomnia.I keep thinking, "I saw that coming, but I don't care." A guilty pleasure indeed.