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Author Topic: How I "won" the St judes auction  (Read 634 times)

Offline Biggie Hoffman

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How I "won" the St judes auction
« on: October 27, 2007, 08:08:00 AM »
First of all, let me say that there are many very talented people who contribute to the auction every year. I'm not one of them. So, to do my part, I always bid on several things and to the dismay of some, overbid to get the $$$$ for the kids.

This past auction, I bought the painting donated by Mr. Chris Brough. Lemmie tell you guys something, I've never been more impressed in my life.  If you've never painted, other than paint-by-the-numbers, you cannot imagine the time it takes to do layer after layer on canvas.

Those of you who know Mike Lembke will recognize him immediately.  And those who do know him, please do not forward this to him as it is a gift that he is unaware of.
I'll send it Monday.

 
This is the pic I sent Chris.

 
This is the painting.

So cool........

A BIG THANKS for a one of a kind piece of art and an extremely generous donation to St Judes!
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2007, 08:09:00 AM »
Poop...the date is superimposed and not on the actual painting..
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Offline Tom Leemans

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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2007, 08:14:00 AM »
COOL!
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2007, 09:06:00 AM »
Mighty slick! Hap
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2007, 09:10:00 AM »
Awesome Biggie, I'm sure he will be overwhelmed. I suspect, after this thread, the bidding will go higher next year if Chris decides to donate his remarkable talents again.
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Offline Pinecone

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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2007, 09:17:00 AM »
Awesome!  Thanks for posting and showcasing Chris's talent.  Mike is gonna a be a very happy guy!

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Offline Weekend Warrior

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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2007, 09:48:00 AM »
That is Awesome!!!!!!!!!
Such great detail. That guy has some talent..
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2007, 09:48:00 AM »
Winners all around!
Thanks for posting, Biggie, and I can't wait to hear the reaction from the surprised Mr. Lembke.

Killdeer  :thumbsup:
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Offline John3

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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2007, 09:54:00 AM »
this is the coolest gift I've ever seen.
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Offline ber643

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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2007, 09:58:00 AM »
That is one fine work of art Chris poured himself into there. Heck of a gift to your friend too, Biggie, not to mention the "gift" to the kids of St. Jude! Bless you both.
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2007, 10:02:00 AM »
EVERYONE WON ON THIS ONE! WELL DONE, MR. HOFFMAN. I'D LIKE TO SHAKE YOUR HAND FOR SUCH A GREAT ARRANGEMENT.
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2007, 10:05:00 AM »
Very cool Biggie!!!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2007, 10:09:00 AM »
Wow Biggie

     That is a triple on good work, and such a great thing to do for a friend. Chris sure did a great job on the painting. Mike will be blown away by what you have done.  :thumbsup:  

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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2007, 10:46:00 AM »
Wow that is really cool. Biggie you are a great friend.
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2007, 10:50:00 AM »
Looks like everyone wins here   :thumbsup:  A great gesture for the kids and your friend.
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2007, 12:14:00 PM »
Wow!  That is fantastic.  I'm gonna predict he will be very happy when he receives that painting!  I need a friend like you Biggie!  I'm just next door in AL.
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2007, 12:27:00 PM »
That is just too cool!
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2007, 12:31:00 PM »
Very nice on all that Biggie!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2007, 01:04:00 PM »
Wow very nice :0)
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Re: How I "won" the St judes auction
« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2007, 09:43:00 PM »
sweet
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