Hey, we got our own playground!!!

[ed4copies]

NEW for 2015----Jeff built a new place for all the auction-hounds to hang out!!

So, starting Friday--the Auction action will commence!!

Our first item will be the Manager Mug!!

This auction will start Friday afternoon---in it's own new thread.
I will also post a schedule (as requested last year)--that will be done by the end of the weekend.

I hope to see the usual faces, along with some "new blood"!! Of course we love bids, but we also just enjoy conversation! Stop by often and join us!!

Thanks,
Ed

 

[stonepecker]

FRIDAY ?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I am suppose to take the wife out for Valentine's Day Supper on Friday!
AND THEN, On Saturday........she is suppose to make me a 'special supper'.

Ed, you need to turn off that recording of "What Was I Thinkin'?"

 

[jeff]

I have been drinking coffee out of my managers mug for a week. Perfect size for a good dose of caffeine. I really like this unusual color and the style is one of my favorites.

 

[Tom T]

I want it. Is there more than one?
Hot chocolate is really good in my new 2015 mug.
Thanks Jeff great job again on the mugs

 

[ed4copies]

Sounds like this first auction SHOULD end while Wayne is enjoying "dinner", Saturday night!!

But, soft-hearted auctioneer that I am, we will run it to Sunday night--time to be announced, soon.

 

[jeff]

I want it. Is there more than one?
Hot chocolate is really good in my new 2015 mug.
Thanks Jeff great job again on the mugs

Sorry, this is the only one!

Glad you like the mugs.

 

[PR_Princess]

Sounds like this first auction SHOULD end while Wayne is enjoying "dinner", Saturday night!!

But, soft-hearted auctioneer that I am, we will run it to Sunday night--time to be announced, soon.

Hey! You don't have to be soft-hearted Mr Auctioneer!!
I want that mug!!!!!

 

[SteveG]

As long as I keep the lights out, and only make posts late at night, under cover of darkness, NO ONE will know who I am.

But I am here in the shadows...Spy-type trench coat, cool as can be...ice running in my veins. So beware!!! I have my eye on THAT mug.
You do not know who I am, but I am here.

The Mug IS MINE!!

 

[longbeard]

The mug will be mine!!!






Harry

 

[jimofsanston]

Steve there is no ice in Hawaii! NO way you can be cold.

 

[Smitty37]

lots or big talkers here

Hmmmm.....I think we will find out if the big talkers are simply blowing hot air....now I'm not thrilled with the look of that mug, on the one hand, on the other hand I do tend to like to win auctions if I get in them....

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Hey! You don't have to be soft-hearted Mr Auctioneer!! I want that mug!!!!!

It is Valentines Day!

 

[stonepecker]

Roy and I are just cruzin' around watching the wan-a-bee's take their shots.
And then just like the "Great White" we are going to come up from the depths and make a killin'.
When you have been taken by surprise.......don't say you were not warned. :thunder::hammer::devil:

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Bids should be low because it is USED.... Jeff has contaminated it.....

 

[elkhorn]

Wait a second! If Jeff has used the mug, does that mean you only expect 1/2 of the bid for a brand new one? Who knows what brand of coffee he put in it:wink:

 

[ed4copies]

I have been drinking coffee out of my managers mug for a week. Perfect size for a good dose of caffeine. I really like this unusual color and the style is one of my favorites.

SURPRISE!!! Jeff orders a mug or two for JEFF!!!!!

 

[PR_Princess]

I have been drinking coffee out of my managers mug for a week. Perfect size for a good dose of caffeine. I really like this unusual color and the style is one of my favorites.

SURPRISE!!! Jeff orders a mug or two for JEFF!!!!!

That's OK........I'll bid on that one too!!!:tongue:

 

[SteveG]

FOOLISH ONES...who dare rejoin this thread...yes move close to the monitor. My voice is low, menacing.

Yes, I have stepped into the light. But only for a moment, and then I disappear again.
I have ways, many ways; learned through a life subterfuge and stealth. Methods to gain the objective: the mother of all mugs. If you do not want to get hurt...step back. I go now. But I am out here...you do not know where. Flee while you can.

 

[Smitty37]

I have been drinking coffee out of my managers mug for a week. Perfect size for a good dose of caffeine. I really like this unusual color and the style is one of my favorites.

SURPRISE!!! Jeff orders a mug or two for JEFF!!!!!

That's OK........I'll bid on that one too!!!:tongue:

Dawn, you know I love you as dearly as if you were my sister --- but even family sometimes must take a back seat....However I can be bribed.

 

[KenV]

Hmmmm It is sounding like there is some room for side bets on who the ultimate winner will be -- and even room for a pool for closest guess to the final closing bid.

IAP could make a killing on this kind of action -- unless all that talk is just that --- talk.

 

[stonepecker]

I would have to say the best one for the job of "IAP Bookie" would be D. Oliver.
However, I wouldn't want to put more stress on that man. Just living in So. Dakota has got to be taking years off him.

I wonder who could do the job and we could trust to give the IAP it's fair share. Someone who is beyond reproach. Who's honesty can't be questioned.

NOPE.........He is running the auctions!
Anyone else got any ideas?

 

[Smitty37]

Hmmmm It is sounding like there is some room for side bets on who the ultimate winner will be -- and even room for a pool for closest guess to the final closing bid.

IAP could make a killing on this kind of action -- unless all that talk is just that --- talk.

Oh it's all just talk....you can just throw out a bid of 5 or 6 dollars and win....try it and see.

 

[stonepecker]

Da Dum......................Da Dum........................Da Dum, Da Dum, Da Dum...

 

[bobleibo]

Ed, you are in so much trouble~

Ed, no matter how this turns out, you are in trouble. Either it's going to cost you a TON of money as in break out the American Express Black Card or - if Dawn does not win - it will cost you even more. I'm pretty sure there will be a few folks bumping the bidding up just to watch the fireworks.

 

[bobleibo]

Hmmmm It is sounding like there is some room for side bets on who the ultimate winner will be -- and even room for a pool for closest guess to the final closing bid.

IAP could make a killing on this kind of action -- unless all that talk is just that --- talk.

Oh it's all just talk....you can just throw out a bid of 5 or 6 dollars and win....try it and see.

I'll give you 100 to 1 odds that won't happen......

 

[Bob Wemm]

Hmmmm It is sounding like there is some room for side bets on who the ultimate winner will be -- and even room for a pool for closest guess to the final closing bid.

IAP could make a killing on this kind of action -- unless all that talk is just that --- talk.

Oh it's all just talk....you can just throw out a bid of 5 or 6 dollars and win....try it and see.

I'll give you 100 to 1 odds that won't happen......

Ya'll can bet ya dang tootin booty that wont happen. 5 or 6 dollars?????, and there I was figgurin $10 might do the trick.:wink:

 

[firewhatfire]

it is Friday, where is this Auction?????????????????????????????????????

 

[SteveG]

Almost light at my location, but still full darkness. That is where I operate. I am not usually into "Public Service", but some say the people here are good, the innocent bystander variety. Hence my WARNING!

DO NOT LET YOURSELF BECOME COLLATERAL DAMAGE. MOVE FAR AWAY WHILE YOU CAN. This thread is about to become a "Free Fire Zone". I am in familiar territory, you are not. I repeat: FLEE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!

THE MUG IS MINE.

 

[D.Oliver]

FOOLISH ONES...who dare rejoin this thread...yes move close to the monitor. My voice is low, menacing.

Yes, I have stepped into the light. But only for a moment, and then I disappear again.
I have ways, many ways; learned through a life subterfuge and stealth. Methods to gain the objective: the mother of all mugs. If you do not want to get hurt...step back. I go now. But I am out here...you do not know where. Flee while you can.

So in other words, you're saying "I'm Batman"!

 

[KenV]

Hmmmm It is sounding like there is some room for side bets on who the ultimate winner will be -- and even room for a pool for closest guess to the final closing bid.

IAP could make a killing on this kind of action -- unless all that talk is just that --- talk.

Oh it's all just talk....you can just throw out a bid of 5 or 6 dollars and win....try it and see.

Just to see what the talk is worth --

You pick your best estimate of the dollar bid the mug goes for. I get to pick if I think it will go for a higher or lower amount. Which ever is wrong donates $25 to IAP --

But neither of us get to bid on the Mug -- IAP wins either way.

(I will be in travel on Sunday when the auction closes and will even up as needed after I get to Tucson Monday)

 

[ed4copies]

Almost light at my location, but still full darkness. That is where I operate. I am not usually into "Public Service", but some say the people here are good, the innocent bystander variety. Hence my WARNING!

DO NOT LET YOURSELF BECOME COLLATERAL DAMAGE. MOVE FAR AWAY WHILE YOU CAN. This thread is about to become a "Free Fire Zone". I am in familiar territory, you are not. I repeat: FLEE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!

THE MUG IS MINE.

Don't worry folks,
stay calm!!

The only place of full darkness is the Arctic Circle---"SteveG" is a pseudonym---this is really BIGFOOT!!!

Stay out of the Arctic and you shall all be safe!!

 

[SteveG]

Revealing a little here, but no fear in this field of under-performers (something like torn underwear). You see one the many tools at my disposal. The notorious MR. ED, (under my direction) would have you all believe you are safe.

BIGFOOT, no less!

You will know when I strike...but then too late for you.

LET THE LONG KNIVES COME OUT!!

 

[KenV]

Almost light at my location, but still full darkness. That is where I operate. I am not usually into "Public Service", but some say the people here are good, the innocent bystander variety. Hence my WARNING!

DO NOT LET YOURSELF BECOME COLLATERAL DAMAGE. MOVE FAR AWAY WHILE YOU CAN. This thread is about to become a "Free Fire Zone". I am in familiar territory, you are not. I repeat: FLEE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!

THE MUG IS MINE.

Don't worry folks,
stay calm!!

The only place of full darkness is the Arctic Circle---"SteveG" is a pseudonym---this is really BIGFOOT!!!

Stay out of the Arctic and you shall all be safe!!

Sorry Ed -- you are late with this. Light has returned north of the Arctic Circle and is progressing rapidly toward that part of the year when the sun never sets in the far North.

Getting darker near the South Pole though.........

Dungeons and coal mines will still be dark according the lyrics of an old song.

 

[Smitty37]

Hmmmm It is sounding like there is some room for side bets on who the ultimate winner will be -- and even room for a pool for closest guess to the final closing bid.

IAP could make a killing on this kind of action -- unless all that talk is just that --- talk.

Oh it's all just talk....you can just throw out a bid of 5 or 6 dollars and win....try it and see.

Just to see what the talk is worth --

You pick your best estimate of the dollar bid the mug goes for. I get to pick if I think it will go for a higher or lower amount. Which ever is wrong donates $25 to IAP --

But neither of us get to bid on the Mug -- IAP wins either way.

(I will be in travel on Sunday when the auction closes and will even up as needed after I get to Tucson Monday)

What mean "we" paleface?

 

[hcpens]

OK, enuff of the TALK, lets get the Auction Started, My bid is $50.00.

 

[stonepecker]

Richard .... you can't start bidding till the Auctioner say so.
But your donation to the IAP will gladly be accepted. Just send it into Jeff.


OK Ed. When ever you are ready.

 

[hcpens]

I think Ed and Jeff have left town, with the Mug.

 

[stonepecker]

I would think that the auctions will start tonight after supper ( dinner ) and go all weekend. Ed is probally packing the last of Thursdays double points orders to get them into todays mail.

Take it easy Richard, The IAP will take your money and you will find some really nice things here to bid on.

Besides, Jeff and Ed alreay have their own personal mugs from this year. They don't need to take mine.

 

[Smitty37]

I would think that the auctions will start tonight after supper ( dinner ) and go all weekend. Ed is probally packing the last of Thursdays double points orders to get them into todays mail.

Take it easy Richard, The IAP will take your money and you will find some really nice things here to bid on.

Besides, Jeff and Ed alreay have their own personal mugs from this year. They don't need to take mine.

Hmmmm....I might not even have to check the 3 cubic acres of gold I have in the basement to win this one.

 

[Smitty37]

I think Ed and Jeff have left town, with the Mug.

Think of all the aggravation it will save you if they did....no getting flustered when you find that having bid the farm and the rights to your first-born, you still lost?