589649 Wed Jan 21 13:29:59 -0800 2009 33 41 Cookware 0 4345271 My oversized husband wants some oversized glasses to drink from. Like 32 oz, or so. I know, unbelievable, but he likes to stay hydrated. Problem: he wants GLASS not plastic (and not lead crystal either) and he prefers no handle (so not like a beer mug.) You wouldn't think it would be so hard. He had a collection of mammoth glasses from...yes...Walmart, but he eventually broke them all. He is currently drinking from quart Mason jars. I have googled and ebayed the devil out of this to no avail. Everything is plastic/polycarbonate. Please help me *sniff*. Wed Jan 21 13:29:59 -0800 2009 10471 danna 1 4345756 A vase. Wed Jan 21 16:09:00 -0800 2009 4345271 17831 3MTA3 2 4372207 Dude, my thoughts exactly :) I don't know if I subliminally read your post, but a vase would be perfect (and a lot thicker than a drinking glass too). I'm so taken with that, I might get myself one Fri Jan 30 06:39:25 -0800 2009 4345756 180623 Soop 3 4372212 don't you guys think there might be issues with food safety? drinking from a vessel not intended for that purpose? lead, etc? Fri Jan 30 06:40:56 -0800 2009 4372207 10471 danna 1 4345808 What about a Pilsner glass? I was just looking at the selection from Crate & Barrel, I don't think they are quite 32oz but OTOH they don't have a handle. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/beer-glasses/tabletop/1 Wed Jan 21 16:26:42 -0800 2009 4345271 11327 lizzy 1 4345809 All that comes to mind are the liter-sized beer steins. And, frankly, if you're lifting a liter of liquid, the handle is a necessity. http://www.katom.com/anchor-hocking-beer-mugs-residential.html Wed Jan 21 16:26:48 -0800 2009 4345271 202198 ferret 2 4346284 Yeah, I was wondering that too, how you're going to lift a quart of liquid plus the heavy glass easily without a handle. The pilsner type is an idea since they are skinnier and thus allow a decent grip, but they always seem so tipsy to me. If all that still doesn't matter, I'd just keep using the Mason jars. They work just fine, except I have no idea how you can get a decent grip with one hand.... Wed Jan 21 19:44:31 -0800 2009 4345809 40162 CrazyOne 3 4346934 I suppose if he weren't a really big , strong guy...he wouldn't be as concerned w/ consuming mass quantities ;-) The Mason jar rim is drippy, plus it just grates my nerves. And yes, he was drinking out a vase until I made him stop. I know I have seen oversized glasses in the shape of pint glass, only huge...but online I can only find it in plastic. Thu Jan 22 06:05:28 -0800 2009 4346284 10471 danna 1 4347073 My suggestion is to buy a quart sized beer mug and tell him to get over the handle. There are lots of German style mugs that are quart size. Thu Jan 22 07:04:22 -0800 2009 4345271 42270 HaagenDazs 1 4348450 Amazon sells a 60 oz beer glass. http://www.amazon.com/Giant-Extra-Large-Beer-Glass/dp/B000SR0J2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1232658247&sr=1-1 Thu Jan 22 13:05:41 -0800 2009 4345271 73013 LabRat 2 4348573 thank you for posting that. I don't know if you noticed the review...but i got a good laugh, and it made me glad the husband is drinking water or juice... "It's claim to hold five beers is flat out false, mine only holds four. With that being said, four beers is still a fair amount, and it's a cheap glass that I enjoy using often. " Thu Jan 22 13:38:10 -0800 2009 4348450 10471 danna 1 4348544 http://www.americandiscountglassware.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ADGG-04-07338*&Store_Code=adg When I googled it this Weiss 32 oz goblet showed up. I think the stem would make hoisting it easier, too. I didn't shop at all for price and more than one place seems to sell them so if they appeal to you, you have a bit of looking to do. 32 oz! I could never leave the house. ;) Thu Jan 22 13:30:45 -0800 2009 4345271 127625 fern 2 4348575 Now that I think about it, these would be awfully heavy when full. Thu Jan 22 13:38:25 -0800 2009 4348544 127625 fern 1 4353183 You've probably thought of this, but is there some problem with him using a smaller glass and refilling it after he drains its 16 or 20 oz capacity? Sat Jan 24 05:43:34 -0800 2009 4345271 248284 taos 2 4353506 LOL, I thought the same thing! How about a smaller glass and a pitcher! Sat Jan 24 08:35:52 -0800 2009 4353183 34558 roxlet 1 4355416 How about a 67 oz "beer boot?" No handle which your DH wants. Shaped like a boot (no kidding)...would he consider that a plus, a minus or neutral???? http://tinyurl.com/bctgd7 Sun Jan 25 06:01:37 -0800 2009 4345271 11069 fauchon 1 4359147 When we were looking for big glass drinkware a while back, we ended up buying some pyrex cylinders from a science laboratory supply company. You just have to be a little careful to not put your lips too close to the spout when you drink because it tends to spill then. It's just a little more personality than mason jars :) Mon Jan 26 12:19:01 -0800 2009 4345271 11781 beachmouse 2 4362279 The dollar store. Not kidding. Tue Jan 27 10:45:46 -0800 2009 4359147 189528 Whosyerkitty 3 4369245 Yep, I've had luck finding some awesome large drinking glasses at the local Dollar Tree. Thu Jan 29 09:37:52 -0800 2009 4362279 78897 alliedawn_98 1 4369424 So whats wrong with drinking out of a vase? Crate and Barrel has one they call the "tuxedo vase", which is quite elegant looking and would be easy to drink from (aside from the weight) <http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1390&f=9571> and on the same page are "Dublin Glasses" that match enough that you could set a table and let him have his glass there (just don't have a matching one with flowers in the middle of the table). Thu Jan 29 10:14:26 -0800 2009 4345271 57890 KaimukiMan 2 4369457 Wow, nice work KaimukiMan! Very good looking. Thu Jan 29 10:21:33 -0800 2009 4369424 127625 fern 2 4372166 For some reason that link didn't work for me, but while searching for your suggestion at C&B, I discovered these... http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=8018&f=32211 Glass "watter bottles"! I think the 50oz might be just the thing. And Whosyerkitty, i went to the dollar store yesterday and bought a big glass. (for $1!) Husband as pronounced it not quite the size he hoped for, but an upgrade from the jar. Thanks for the interim piece as i search for the grail ;-) Fri Jan 30 06:26:14 -0800 2009 4369424 10471 danna 3 4372655 those are fun, look just like water bottles. just gonna need a long bottle brush if he is drinking juice out of them. see if this works http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=tuxedo%20vase if not just type "tuxedo vase" in the C&B search engine Fri Jan 30 08:52:25 -0800 2009 4372166 57890 KaimukiMan 4 4375492 Also at C&B, search on carafe or decanter. I was in a cafe a couple of days ago that used this, or something close to this for their water carafe: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=4350&f=25496&q=carafe&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1 At the time, I thought about this thread, but neglected to post it. I thought this one was good because of the relatively thin lip at the top, and the wider opening around the neck for cleaning. Sat Jan 31 10:00:18 -0800 2009 4372655 153308 souvenir 1 4369467 Have you tried American Science and Surplus? http://www.sciplus.com/recommend.cfm/recommendid/10996 Thu Jan 29 10:23:40 -0800 2009 4345271 224238 Caralien 2 4369515 handsome, and much more reasonable price than the vase. by the end of the day she will have quite a collection for him. Thu Jan 29 10:32:42 -0800 2009 4369467 57890 KaimukiMan 2 4371438 Erlenmeyer flasks would be perfect-better than the pilsners. The erlenmeyers are wider on the bottom and range in size from 500ml all the way up to 4L (i.e. a gallon). Also, the pyrex glass is very sturdy. Thu Jan 29 19:45:34 -0800 2009 4369467 23633 Jule 3 4371921 Seriously, I can't see anyone drinking out of anything this big, whether vase, beer boot, or Erlenmeyer flask. if for whatever odd reason, the gentleman is incapable of refilling his smaller glass after he's done with it (there are pitchers, kitchen taps, water bottles, etc. for that purpose), just run the garden hose inside to his La-z-Boy and be done with it. Fri Jan 30 03:05:17 -0800 2009 4371438 248284 taos 3 4372177 I dunno, he was a chem major...that stuff may bring back bad memories ..... Fri Jan 30 06:28:17 -0800 2009 4371438 10471 danna 4 4372232 We saved the blue bottles from some rieslings, removed the labels, and use them as water bottles. I know it's only 750ml and may be considered declasse to some, but they spill less if tipped over, can be next to the bed to quench one's thirst in the middle of the night, are easily stored in the refrigerator (and cleaned) and they drive our cat nuts because he considers them magical (cold water flows from them!) Fri Jan 30 06:47:35 -0800 2009 4372177 224238 Caralien 5 4372281 *love* that idea. I'm one of those who takes a water glass to bed everynight, and I *hate* it when I spill it. Like the idea of keeping it in the fridge during the day; I always fill with ice to make it "cold through the night" Have to go get some riesling :) Fri Jan 30 07:03:20 -0800 2009 4372232 18353 DGresh 1 4374827 Oversized husband, heh heh heh. A google search came up with these, http://www.smarter.com/stats/scripts/redir.php?bt=0&ch=32&oi=341314558&mc=1&dp=0&bp=1&pr=0&rr=0&ca=45&sb=UG9wdWxhcml0eQ%3D%3D http://www.pricegrabber.com/rd.php/pg=~~8/r=9539/m=97007552/q=n/mt=~~~~~~~~Y~25.9~n/k=82030028956b7a2386e629735853cf31/search=martini%20glasses/dl=1/dw_s_id=45e7e1cc5a022da9/dw_s_epoch_time=1233382582/search_id=44bf49a34d39e3ee5334fe1566f945c4/set=1233382583/price_str=1+Seller/ut=45e7e1cc5a022da9 http://www.thefind.com/buyIt.php?flPrice=30.58&flSiteID=167329&flSiteCName=restockitsc&flSiteName=ReStockIt&flBuyURL=%24%24XVLbbqMwEP0a5g3CPWEla9XES4oU0iiwr1kZ4wAbbrLdsunXd0DdbruWGZ8zDMfHY2qtx2%2BrldJMW6VgrW46YfGhW1EksWSd%2BIcs3o3fi44EjgfbH3FCSRgB40MpSLD24AOwoScX4JJNrZC%2FkpI4ke2Hvg%2FzBkjzLL%2F%2BMavk8Zr5hc734frlOlWGR3HCKH%2BjcKlACSZ5jRhSqcllGfAsW1KjZcN7MNwY5zRNlhRKD%2FzW6Nk45lzPfHo1t0JIc9%2BwXpufhuFunNBxDsnWcCOr1l1reLEaniUXuLuqh3Fs%2BspchMLihckA0xmmnXce%2FsfXfznMfTpim8ihKQpxN13PcO2nVwvjYgPX2dNMW6YUrl%2FMIN8xLapB3pfTfSmemBSfMaQCm4Oi2B%2FPjgJ%2FA49MHZr%2BRu5CwXW%2BLuw08HdF4oTwcCamA8c9cWB%2FxnCkGE7HOeTEhvPyOssJ0C1RJR%2FlUEKak071sRAIjx8wxg8yuotRIpuF0iXSE8b0nBE4UdQrZI8OXD8IoO1vCDe2H%2FnrCBIVa4kFico6hldr46%2FSk58ZveADtD30FYFGaak6yVGyUUzXUrVYWLYjpjzbCjawy%2BdD5Uqj9Bs%3D&flResultRank=14&flPosition=14&flSponsored=0&flCategory=kitchen&flImpID=196e1e073631be4996747cf6b2d95ec3%3A0014&flImpType=CPC&flAdPartner=shoppingcom&flAdRevenue=0&flEeid=329898172&flBrand=Libbey&flIsNew=1&flTitleLen=111&flDescrLen=230&flViewID=196e1e073631be4996747cf6b2d95ec3%3A0001&flAbsPosition=13&ddkey=718672912570556&partnertag=69 I hope it helps. Fri Jan 30 22:30:19 -0800 2009 4345271 259011 Demented 2 4375501 Nice googling. OP seems to have disappeared but I think SAN is plastic which her husband had rejected. Sat Jan 31 10:04:59 -0800 2009 4374827 248284 taos 1 4375508 http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=150&f=1693 The small ones are almost a pint, the larger ones are 21oz. I've had them for years and love them--very sturdy. Not quite a quart but... Sat Jan 31 10:08:32 -0800 2009 4345271 193486 meadandale