I got a kick out of today's Heloise' Household Hint (yes, I can be domestic sometimes, but not domesticated) column in the Portland Press Herald.

E.H. from Kermit, Texas writes in that "on a camping/hunting trip, I discovered several uses for duct tape. After unexpectedly sitting on a prickly pear, I used duct tape to remove the small stickers. I wrapped a long piece around my hand (sticky side up) and patted the stickers a few times. I also found it very effective as an instant patch when my jeans were torn. I'll never go camping without duct tape now."

Well, neither will we E.H. And oh, sorry about that prickly pear. Ouch!

I tells ya, will the wonders of duct tape ever cease?

Dr. Duct Tape, any comment?