i always have a diifult time choosing original birthday present.my imagination never seems to get beyond ties handkerchiefs , or airs of socks . but , strongly enough it did not take me long to decide on toms birthday present . for the first time in my life i had a good idea i would buy him a bottle of chompagne. before the party began , tom suggested that i should open the bottle . i put it between my knees and began to pull but it remained firmly crocked . soon a crowd gathered round to watch the fight between me and the bottle . i could hear all sorts of helpful suggestions from he guests like break he top off use your teeth !