A measuring cup with a spout is a dang lot cheaper alternative to THE Neti Pot. Works for me, anyway. What'd the cavepeople use, anyone know? (Don't answer that question--I'm just kidding.) Lois I know you were just kidding but I thought I'd mention that a cupped hand also works. You hold the saline in your cupped hand and gently inhale a bit into the sinus cavity, then gently blow your nose. Stacie