I have some water bottles that no longer have wires, too. I've found a few things work as wire substitutes: - bits of pipe cleaner - bits of coat hanger (I cut it and bend it with a pair of wire cutters and some pliers) - when really desperate, I twist some of those wire twist ties (for garbage bags) together, and use those. Hope that helps! - Ela Ela Heyn Harborside Mail Stop 3024 201-860-3336 [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 3148]