{"id":1509,"date":"2014-04-01T19:04:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T19:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/2014\/04\/01\/so-its-first-day-of-apri\/"},"modified":"2017-02-22T03:38:50","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T03:38:50","slug":"so-its-first-day-of-apri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/so-its-first-day-of-apri\/","title":{"rendered":"The Must Have Gadgets for Your Hamptons Summer 2014!"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, it’s the first day of April… and I was hoping to put some humorous April Fools joke here on the old blog but alas I can’t think of anything that would be really funny. \u00a0 For example, I was going to say the Kardashians are coming to the Hamptons… but as we all know the joke is on us and they are REALLY COMING! \u00a0 So, if you think about it, nothing is as funny as the truth in the Hamptons! \u00a0 So, that’s why I’m just going to start think positive thoughts and start my countdown to summer.<\/p>\n

One of the things I like doing this time of year is peruse the catalogs and websites for some cool stuff for this coming summer. \u00a0 \u00a0You know, the must have conversation pieces for this summer BBQ or pool party! \u00a0 So, here are some of my favorites for the Summer 2014 in no particular order.<\/p>\n

THE GRASS PRINTER: <\/a>\u00a0This gadget makes it possible to mow graphics or messages right onto your lawn! \u00a0It’s also ideal for real estate agents when the owner won’t let you post a sign. \u00a0“That’s fine but you really do need your lawn cut for the open house. \u00a0 Do you mind if I take care of it for you?” \u00a0Now the lawn says “FOR SALE – CALL FOR APPOINTMENT.” \u00a0 \u00a0Just imagine how good my profile will look in Kentucky Blue Grass! \u00a0 Apparently this gadget won some “Red Dot Design” concept and while I’m not sure what exactly that means, I guess it’s good. \u00a0 I also imagine setting this loose on my neighbor’s lawn that’s overgrown saying “cut me!” \u00a0 There’s no information right now on cost but you can click the link here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

THE WINE LOCK: \u00a0<\/a>This is the perfect device for those of who have housemates who like to take a nip here or there without bothering to replace the vino! \u00a0 Why they didn’t have this when I was in college I’ll never know. \u00a0 But for $21.99 a lock, I could have protected my six packs for a around $125 bucks! \u00a0 While I’m not really sure I need this in my house, \u00a0I would strongly suggest it as a house warming gift for anyone doing a group share. \u00a0 \u00a0You can buy these right now on AMAZON<\/a>…. but I have no idea if they’ll sell them in bulk.<\/p>\n

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THE OUTDOOR TV: <\/a>\u00a0If you’re like me you miss going to the drive-in theatre during the summer months. \u00a0 But as they say, everything old is new again. \u00a0 For a mere $7000 bucks, you can get a weatherproof 65″ LED TV to put up in the back yard or post on the front of your garage! \u00a0 \u00a0The TV is operational in temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit\u00a0and as low as 20 degrees below. \u00a0 Also great for kids who won’t go outside to see friends… now they can be antisocial and play video games in the outdoors! \u00a0 \u00a0 It’s the must have for Hamptons couch potatoes! \u00a0 Here’s the link <\/a>for more info!<\/p>\n

DJI PHANTOM VISION 2:<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 Oh, if only Gladys Kravitz had been alive for this one! \u00a0 It’s a complete aerial camera system that transmits images directly to your smartphone! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0It’s the best way to see if your neighbors are having a better summer than you without having to fish for a lunch invitation! \u00a0 \u00a0You can fly for up to 25 minutes on a single charge and it also comes with a GPS return to home device. \u00a0 It’s available now for only $1,999.00 from B&H Photo.<\/a><\/p>\n

THE SKYBELL<\/a>: \u00a0 Unfortunately, not all of us can afford to have a butler answer the door and send away all of those unwanted house guests! \u00a0Luckily, we have the SkyBell Wifi Doorbell. \u00a0 No, this isn’t \u00a0an exclusive offering from Sky Mall but I’m sure they have it there too! \u00a0 You can see, speak to and send away those guest while sipping a margarita in your pool.. via your smart phone! \u00a0 \u00a0It’s also perfect for ignoring Jehovah’s Witnesses, Girl Scouts and Amway sales people. \u00a0 \u00a0 It’s available online from Amazon or directly from SkyBell <\/a>for about $200 bucks. \u00a0 To me it’s a no brainer, why do I have to stop watching my outdoor TV, while spying on my neighbors and drinking from my locked bottle of wine while relaxing on my lawn that says “go away” to answer the stupid door! \u00a0 \u00a0Hey, I can’t wait for the summer of ’14!<\/p>\n

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