'Pocket Hose' does not disappoint

Carole Ellis lives in Beechmont, is retired and has wandered Mexico for 25 winters in a van camper with her husband."As seen on TV" products often make enticing claims that seldom materialize. I frequently buy them, sans shipping costs, when they arrive at local stores. Almost as frequently, they are returned for refunds when they fail to perform.The recent appearance of the "Pocket Hose" at drug and discount stores for $19.95 intrigued and warranted a skeptical trial, so I brought it home.Frigid temperatures prevented my trying it right away. Impatiently, I awaited a day warm enough to turn on the outside water for a trial of the "miracle" hose.

Finally a 60-degree, sunny day gave me the chance, and — yes! — that small green handful of hose unfurled to 50 feet with nary a kink.When the water was turned off, it magically shrank to the small original little bundle and lay by the faucet in a neat pile. It was extremely lightweight and easy to handle compared to the 50 feet of heavy, tangled rubber hose. And the small bundle was so much less obtrusive than the snake-like rubber hose that coiled helter-skelter on the lawn.Even though the Pocket Hose is a bit pricey at $19.99, this is one "as seen on TV" purchase that is a "keeper" at our house and will likely be joined by another for the front yard.You can find your hose at most department stores, drugstores and home suppliers. Bed Bath & Beyond had a huge display in its lobby.

Each week, Journal Star staffers will share what we're listening to, reading, eating, watching, wearing or otherwise generally loving right now. These are real, actual ravings, not paid content.Although I'm not usually one to buy what I see in infomercials, a friend recommended this, and after I saw the positive consumer report on it, decided it would be well worth my $19.95. The lime green hose that scrunches up when there is no water in it and stretches to reach the back of my garden is lightweight, has good pressure and is easy to haul around the yard. It may not exactly fit in my pocket, but it does stay pretty small when not in use and gets a big green thumbs up.