The auction seems to be the central thing that Dad, in particular, would like to see us attempt. I’m sure that it will be less ambitious than before, but I’d like to suggest that we approach it more or less the same way, though on a smaller scale. We should take some time to talk about logistics: the only practical time for both auctions seems to be the afternoon of July 4, but that’s open to debate.Should we plan on an auction in which we lower our expectations, but still try to share what we can? Andrea just sent me the suggestion that we take some time to traipse around Boise, going to thrift shops and trying to find auction items. This sounds like great fun, if a little risky (at least with my family’s schedule, I’m not sure that we’re going to be able to fit thrifting into the time we’ll have), but there’s no reason to insist that all (or even most) of the items in the auction be homemade. We understand that there are other obligations which will take precedence this year (you know, moving, having babies, getting married, buying houses), and I suggest that we should just try to have a few fun things to give, wherever they come from. I’ll bring the money, Dad will bring the paddles, and I hope that Steve will bring his auctioneer’s patter.
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We'll bring anything we can that might be appealing and will fit in the car. Maybe some Trader Joe's prizes.
Sorry, I meant that post for the kids auction. It's true that many of us don't have very much time for making auction items, especially since I still haven't got my LCB done, but maybe buying small things, or things we have around the house wouldn't be too difficult. By the way, we accidentally stole some of the play money from last time. Are we using the same stuff? I can bring it if you want (that is, if I can find it).
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