KathyTX
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I love auctions!
DS's school has a big "Fun Night" every year. It's a fund raiser, sponsored by the PTA. Carnival games, bake sale, lots of fun and silliness.
But the big centerpiece is the auction. We get lots of fun stuff donated by local businesses and families- baskets with movie rental cards and popcorn, sports equipment, gardening supplies, video games, spa items, wines and candles, jewelry and the like. We make baskets and displays and have a *huge* silent auction with these.
But there are always a few bigger ticket items that are a lot more interesting. We had a fancy professional auctioneer to handle those... one of those funny, fast talking charmers. He was resplendent in his creased Wranglers, expensive cowboy hat and bolo tie. He just makes you want to raise your hand to bid on stuff you never knew you wanted before.
We had a lot of sports memorabilia this year. A Terry Bradshaw autographed football, an Eddie Balfour autographed hockey jersey, various photos and the like. A baseball autographed by somebody famous that went for over $400. Tickets to hard-to-get sporting events, and suites at various games.
And a skydiving package for two.
I love airplanes. And thrill rides.
DH- not so much.
This is a guy who refuses to ride Goofy's Barnstormer, on the grounds that he'd probably have a heart attack from the danger and excitement.
He's standing across the room from me. When the auctioneer announces the skydiving package, DH looks at me. In panic.
I grin back at him. Raise my eyebrows in the "Please?" expression.
He pales. I act like I'm gonna raise my hand. He looks like he's gonna pass out. Just the IDEA of skydiving makes him woozy. He shoots panicked and angry looks my way.
Now I know what Delswife means when she talks about having eye fights.
Lucky for DH, the auctioneer announces SOLD! To my neighbor and buddy, who's standing right next to me. Whose husband is not in attendance, so cannot forbid her to bid via eye fighting... That's what he gets for working late and missing the auction.
I hope the parachutes are included in the skydiving package.
Me? I did get to purchase something from the fancy auctioneer, much to the aggravation of my DH. I bought 4 1-day park hoppers which were donated by the Mouse, for $175. A bargain for me, and it was FUN to raise my hand and give that sweet talking, charming fast-talking fancy auctioneer my money!
DS's school has a big "Fun Night" every year. It's a fund raiser, sponsored by the PTA. Carnival games, bake sale, lots of fun and silliness.
But the big centerpiece is the auction. We get lots of fun stuff donated by local businesses and families- baskets with movie rental cards and popcorn, sports equipment, gardening supplies, video games, spa items, wines and candles, jewelry and the like. We make baskets and displays and have a *huge* silent auction with these.
But there are always a few bigger ticket items that are a lot more interesting. We had a fancy professional auctioneer to handle those... one of those funny, fast talking charmers. He was resplendent in his creased Wranglers, expensive cowboy hat and bolo tie. He just makes you want to raise your hand to bid on stuff you never knew you wanted before.
We had a lot of sports memorabilia this year. A Terry Bradshaw autographed football, an Eddie Balfour autographed hockey jersey, various photos and the like. A baseball autographed by somebody famous that went for over $400. Tickets to hard-to-get sporting events, and suites at various games.
And a skydiving package for two.
I love airplanes. And thrill rides.
DH- not so much.
This is a guy who refuses to ride Goofy's Barnstormer, on the grounds that he'd probably have a heart attack from the danger and excitement.
He's standing across the room from me. When the auctioneer announces the skydiving package, DH looks at me. In panic.
I grin back at him. Raise my eyebrows in the "Please?" expression.
He pales. I act like I'm gonna raise my hand. He looks like he's gonna pass out. Just the IDEA of skydiving makes him woozy. He shoots panicked and angry looks my way.
Now I know what Delswife means when she talks about having eye fights.
Lucky for DH, the auctioneer announces SOLD! To my neighbor and buddy, who's standing right next to me. Whose husband is not in attendance, so cannot forbid her to bid via eye fighting... That's what he gets for working late and missing the auction.
I hope the parachutes are included in the skydiving package.
Me? I did get to purchase something from the fancy auctioneer, much to the aggravation of my DH. I bought 4 1-day park hoppers which were donated by the Mouse, for $175. A bargain for me, and it was FUN to raise my hand and give that sweet talking, charming fast-talking fancy auctioneer my money!
This year I got Silver Dollar City and Six Flags, but wow, Disney would cause some real excitement!!! Enjoy your prize!
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. Surely some other brave DFW DISers would be willing to jump out of a plane with you.
