Some furry mammals hibernate in the winter, the opposite applies to the common hot water bottle that is seen in great numbers. It remains out of sight in some cupboard, or under the bed until it senses the first signs of winter. Then, hey presto! There it is at the bottom of the bed

Of course this is nonsense, but I just wanted to highlight that for most of us hot water bottles are aesthetically-challenged objects. i don’t have a clue when was the last time that I actually went into a shop and bought one. I am sure it would have been a last-minute idea for an elderly relative at Christmas.

But still, as a nation, we are tied to them. It was George Mikes, a British author of Hungarian descent, who once poked fun at us as a nation. In his hilarious book How to be an Alien he remarks Continental people have sex lives, the English have hot water bottles. There may have been elements of truth in the jibe, particularly when thinking of the dour designs of the past. A typical continental person’s view of the English and sex is probably reflected in these words.

Just a second! Much has changed since then. Is is really possible that these items could actually have become ‘sexy’? I found a site that other day that stocks many styles and shapes that are different from those that you would normally see. If ever I was looking for unusual gifts to buy, things that you wouldnt normally find in the high street, this would certainly be the place to start. They have everything here, from a Buddha statue or two to gemstone jewellery, and most things in between!

For those concerned purely with the hot water bottles, my favourite was the ‘Giraffe cushion’. What i saw looked very comfortable and probably had therapeutic values, for those of us who suffer from lower back pain. For those who care for the environment, they a manufactured using 100% recyclable materials and are guaranteed not to fade.

 

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