Going along with the love of gadgets, I must mention this from my father. He also loves techno-stuff (he’s got one of those cool iBook laptops with magnetic cable connectors), but he also appreciates the simpler doodads. While in Blue Hill, he gave us a very nifty little bottle closer that keeps pop from going flat. Since Lloyd likes to drink A&W Cream Soda, and usually buys it in 2-liter bottles, this was a timely gift.
The best part is how the directions make it sound kind of dangerous: “Do not us on glass bottles. Do not over pump. Direct away from eyes/face when releasing pressure (opening bottle).” It’s like a bomb of soda goodness!