Peter, Me, Derek
Every year my ward has a service auction to raise Christmas money for families in our stake. It is my favorite ward activity. We have a professional auctioneer that persuades people to open their wallets for the cause. I have to hand it to the ward for being so creative in what they put up for auction.
Here are a few of the big ticket/ intriguing items put up for auction by some of my close friends:
- Michael auctioned off handgun shooting lessons. This went for $250 and he sold two of them!! I have gone with him before and I would agree that it was worth the price.
- Peter auctioned off a four pack of D.C. tours (capitol, white house, library of congress, and supreme court.) He also sold two of these for $250 each.
- A singing telegram from Dan Nelson and Matt Waldrip, which was bought by their roommate Matt Phillips. I hope to see this one in action. The price: $ 75. Dan singing and dancing: priceless.
I purchased Kim's homemade French Silk pies and knitting lessons. My favorite quote of the night was when Peter made a bid. The auctioneer said, "45 to the man in the argyle." I love men in argyle. At the end of the night, I found two handsome men, Peter and Derek, in argyle.......I was in heaven.
It was a great evening and we were able to raise $7,000. My ward never ceases to amaze me with their talents and generosity.
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4 comments:
So much to say, so little comment space avaiable...
1.) I am sad I missed the auction this year, it is my favorite ward activity.
2.) ARGYLE. I missed argyle on Peter AND Derek. Damn it.
3.) No one bought me anything, and that is just unexcuseable.
4.) Next year (if I make it that long) I hope to see you auctioning off sweatervests, hand knit of course.
5.) Two words: text heaven
6.) Last year I bought a weekend at Matt Teeters grandmas house and have yet to go... we should. Soon.
7.) Change of plans, she lives by Phonecia, which boast wonderful rapids in the spring. Lets go then.
8.) Two words (yes, worth mention again): Text heaven.
Text heaven....one of my most shining moments in life.
I think it bears noting that I started the argyle revolution.
And now everyone and their dog thinks they can pull it off...interesting.
I got Argyle Sweaters for Christmas 2004 and rocked the Argyle sweater vest in High School. Recognize. Mandy thank you for featuring me prominently on your blog.
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