What My Wife Won't Let Me Buy    This column is what happens when I have too much time on my hands.... Just the other night I was doing a bit of surfing on the Internet when I came upon a company known as The American Tailgater Company. This Internet store sells tailgating items from the practical to the ridiculous to the 'I sure wish I would win the Powerball' so I could buy one items. So to get J.D. off my back, I thought I would share some "New for 2005" tailgate items with all of you. Besides this is as close as I'll probably get to ever owning most of these tailgate items anyway....

	Magnetic Coozies.... Now you can keep your favorite beverage nearby and free up an extra hand! The magnets in the coozie will easily hold your full bottled beer firmly against any metal surface like the side of a car or a refridgerator. Velcro straps allow you to tighten the coozie around the bottle or can. Available in Blue with Yellow Strap or Red with Grey Strap. Use a paint pen to add your name to the coozie to make sure no one steals your beer! Retail $14.95.
	Grill-N-Chill Tailgating Center.... Organizes everything you need for you next tailgating party in a slick hitch-mounted unit that can be easily loaded onto your vehicle. Grill-N-Chill includes: 36,000 BTU Stainless Steel Grill with three burners, warming rack, temperature gauge and ample 446 sq. in. of cooking area. Satellite Ready AM/FM/CD/MP3 Stereo with remote control, removable face plate, 12 volt rechargeable battery, retractable antenna and two Marine Grade Speakers. Stainless Steel Hitch Mounted cabinet features stainless steel furnishings, 54 quart Coleman Cooler, Retractable 400 sq. in. cutting board, retractable Prep shelves and utility holder for TV flag pole or other accessories. Measures 58” Wide x 21” Deep with a 26” Height when collapsed and then extends to 50” high. Weighs 355 pounds. Retail $3495.00
	The Hummer Grill.... - Incorporates the sleek yet rugged Hummer design into a portable propane grill that affords an ample 286 square inch cooking area and collapses into an easily transportable briefcase. The Hummer Grill features a stainless steel burner that generates 8300 BTUs of cooking power all housed in an aluminum frame. Grill measures 34"H x 19"W x 46"L when assembled and weighs 36 pounds. Also features an ignitor and Limited Lifetime Warranty. Retail $269.00.
	Reveo Vacuum Marinating System.... Saturates food with marinade like a sponge in water - far greater than what can be accomplished with traditional soak marination over any period of time. The MariVac™ vacuum + tumbling process stretches the food and kneads in marinade bringing flavor to the core. The Reveo provides greater penetration of marinage in 10 minutes than 48 hours of traditional soak marination. Retail $199.95.
	Car Cozy - 12-Volt Blanket.... Ideal accessory for a chilly tailgater or for long road-trips – just plug it in to the cigarette lighter. Blanket measures 42” x 58” and is large enough for two people. Features automatic temperature control and an 8’ long cord that will reach virtually any seat in the vehicle. Made of 100% polyester fleece. Retail $39.95.
	Travel John.... No holding back! Have complete privacy while in public!! This lightweight portable toilet set will be an instant hit in the lot!. The Commode/Chair features a padded seat with top flap, plastic feet and folds to 6” x 6” x 24”. As comfortable as being in your own home. It comes with a Solid Waste Collection Kit (3 solid waste bags - 6 absorbant pouches - 3 tissue packs and 9 handy wipes).Collapsible privacy tent provides a complete restroom anywhere in seconds. Patented LIQSORB pounches absorb the liquid waste and turn it into an oderless and spill proof gel bag. Retail $177.95.
	The Tailpad.... Padded seating for the tailgate of your truck! Two inches of foam padding enclosed in weather-resistant Leatherette provides a comfortable and durable seat for your next tailgate, picnic, or beach party. Velcro fasteners keep the Tailpad attached to your fold down tailgate when in use or while you’re on the road. Features reinforced handle for easy transport and stainless zipper allows for easy removal for cleaning. Black only.... Ordered by make, year and model for your truck. Retail $49.95.
	Tailgate Table.... Table slides into any standard 2-inch trailer hitch receiver! Add a couple of place settings to your tailgate party in seconds. Works with drop-down tailgates as well as uplifting hatches. Deep storage area under table top allows you to store eating and cooking untensils within reach! Lightweight plastic design includes molded cup holders and slots to prop up your favorite fishing pole on bye weekends! Comes with a free nylon bag. Retail $169.95.

So there you have it folks... Some new tailgating stuff to make your 'little woman' go crazy with delight. All of these items and more are available at The American Tailgater Company and many more such Internet stores across the web. Hey, just another way for you to keep up with 'The Jones Family' or maybe stay one step ahead....