Cork in the bottle

  • PATRONS: Did you know we've a chat function for you now? Look to the bottom of the screen, you can chat, set up rooms, talk to each other individually or in groups! Click 'Chat' at the right side of the chat window to open the chat up.
  • Love Gotmead and want to see it grow? Then consider supporting the site and becoming a Patron! If you're logged in, click on your username to the right of the menu to see how as little as $30/year can get you access to the patron areas and the patron Facebook group and to support Gotmead!
  • We now have a Patron-exclusive Facebook group! Patrons my join at The Gotmead Patron Group. You MUST answer the questions, providing your Patron membership, when you request to join so I can verify your Patron membership. If the questions aren't answered, the request will be turned down.

brentG

NewBee
Registered Member
Apr 20, 2014
200
2
0
I was recently given a fancy crank bottle opener, and the other night (after a couple samples of JAOM and BOMM), I pushed when I should have pulled, and it shot the cork into the bottle.
So, seeing as you guys and gals have been so generous with your tricks and tips, I figured I'd share this little gem in case this ever happens to any of you.

First step: drink the bottle of wine.
No pictures necessary.

Second step: Get a thin cloth. A cloth napkin will work. I used some of that Under Armor stuff. Fold it into a pouch.
IMG_0937.jpg

I was also a little tipsy, so I used a chopstick to help save time (control).
Third step: Insert into bottle, use stick to open pouch.
IMG_0938.jpg

Three: Roll the cork into the pouch.
IMG_0939.jpg

Four: Pull.
IMG_0940.jpg

Voila! Bottle saved!
IMG_0941.jpg

Cheers!
 
The fancy crank opener still punctured the cork, plus my corker puts half inch dimples in the tops. I've been told they'll go away with time. Any tips or tricks?!