Thoughts on St. Judes Auction

[the Ferret]

D'oh you're right Dingus!    

Terry you'd have to out bid me on it. I collect plates like that.

[bbassi]

here's my thought. I didn't go to a NWTF banquit this year, nor did  I do the DU, QDMA, RMEF, FF, QF, TU or any other fund raisers. The reasons are simple.

1 - I support those organizations thru my memberships.
2 - frankly, the overhead for those events are rediculous and I often wonder where my donations are going.
3 - I have no more room on my walls or tables for anymore prints or sculpturs.

The St. Judes auction has become my charity of choice because there are so many unique items that are given from peoples hearts for the direct benifit of sick kids. besides, where else can I get a quart of bear lard, an empty coke bottle, a membership to a super secret club and a $50 cookie ? I have had more fun reading the posts for St. Judes than I've ever had at one of those dinners, and it's only going to get better as the weekend progresses.  

[vermonster13]

Did you get in yet?

Guys and gals don't forget to look back past page 1. Lots of real affordable items back there yet and every dollar counts!

[ber643]

I love it and all the participators - and the "readers" who just might be participators next year, or the next. I have two neighbors who also donate to St. Judes (when they can) during the year, bless their hearts. It is just one of the grandest of grand good causes - IMO. I love to be able to help the little bit that I can, and I honor all who do, in whatever way that they can. Like bbassi said - no matter how much or how little - it's all from good hearts that do as they can see fit to, and that's what makes it so great (and so much fun -    :D   )

[4runr]

All the above comments are right on the money. last year was my first year here, and for me it was about what can I get. This year it's about what can I give. It is much, much more fun this year.

I explained to my wife and kids what it's all about, they're blown away by the amount of $ that's being raised. My 9yr old daughter said" Fifty dollar cookies, are they crazy?" I told her they're crazy about helping kids. I think next year she'll be donating cookies.

[Doug Campbell]

There's no better people anywhere than right here.        

Walt, ya listed that plate yet?

[Hunter John]

Id go $30 on the plate if the bug guts are included.I found some affordable things and they would most likely stay that way if David wouldn't keep bumping them back up.LOL
seriously though if I get outbid I don't think I am losing but rather the kids are winning,and that makes this Canuck happy.

[Huntrdfk]

John you beat me to it, the bugs gotta come with the plate!


David

[ber643]

That was a nice story about your Daughter, 4Runr! Give her a special hug for me.

[4runr]

I'll do that Bernie. Don't tell anyone this, but I'm plannin on giving her a special T-bird neckless from a very special tgang buddy!

Kenny

[Miss Kim]

Believe me....no one is more amazed at the $50 cookie than I am! I was just on the phone with my mother and told her what you guys were doing. She couldn't believe it either. She said "nobody pays $50 for a cookie!" Well, Tradgangers do! I need to call her back and tell her about the bear lard and empty coke bottle. That will really get her!    
Great job to all who are participating through large bids or small. It all adds up to bless the kids.
I love to hear those who are out bid to say they will send in a cash donation anyway. Simply awesome!
4runr you are right, it's not really about what you get...although that is fun too...it's more about the fun and joking around that comes from good hearted people having a great time. I know that I am jumping on the laptop any chance I get to hit the refresh button and try to keep up! Sure am going to miss it when it's over...  

[ber643]

We always do, Miss Kim (miss it, that is).

Bless your heart 4Runr - I hope it doesn't turn her neck green or anything, it isn't much, I fear. Kinda nice to have though, I think.