job front being extremely depressing up here, we've been looking for cheap or free activities to keep from getting too down. thankfully, the cats are healthy, food stamps for food & a roof over our heads.
last nite we went to our first auction. there's a place up here that is an antique shop on one side & the other they run auctions out of. we went to preview the goods the day before so we knew what we were interested in. went home & researched them on ebay for prices as to what they might sell for. there were about 500 items & the auctioneer went straight through them -- so it only took a couple hours or so. we each had our own numbers. i got a used Victoria Skimboard (for a decoration) a box of costume jewelry & sequin purses. N got some fun things like bolt cutters (i actually wanted them) a camo net suit hunters wear when looking for game & a cool blue glass pitcher.
of course there was more we wanted but the bids went up to high. we're definitely going back again. doesn't cost anything..unless you bid & win.
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That sounds like so much fun! I've been wanting to go to one myself but I'm a little intimidated. It sounds like such a rush:)
Miss you guys!
J
you'd love it. i don't thinks it's as intimidating as that fancy ball you went to.:) that looked so fun! i'm so glad you're getting to experience so much over there. what a great place!
You got a camo net? Have you ever seen the videos of the infamous Moss Man? He's been arrested for burglary and disguised himself in a camo moss suit, forget the actual name of those extreme camo suits. Is that what you got?
I don't know how to bid at auctions, it goes so fast. Bet it was fun.
To think you and N got a camo net and bolt cutters, I'd think you've decided on a life of crime. If I didn't know you.
LOL- just preparing for the zombie uprising. haha. the auctions go fast but you can get a booklet at the beginning so you can follow along & know when the items you want are coming up.
it is fun! fortunately this auction house runs about $10-100 for most stuff..not in the thousands like fancy places
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