Benefit auction started - Building a Dream in the Country

[Linda P]

Jim, I was the lucky winner of your second donation. Results are coming, but there were some glitches in the wrap-up somewhere along the line. Bill and Carol are helping to get it sorted out, and I think we'll be seeing results soon. Reldon said the official notices will go out today with contact info, etc.

[redcrx]

Thanks Chris but I have a bunch around here - I just can't picture which was my "target" plant.

The thought of giving you the job actually crossed my mind, you have done it for me before. And I still have to see how much shipping I have to do.

[ogrefcf]

http://www.hostalibrary.org/cgi-bin/bui ... 1371480772

Here's the winners.

[redcrx]

Whew, somebody won most of my donations - they must love hardy orchids.

[Tigger]

Ed turned out to be the biggest donor, with over $700 raised from his donations. And then he spent a bit, too!

Do we know who Dirtdigger is? Spent nearly $2000

(I imported the final results into my spreadsheet. Nice to have sortable data!)

[thy]

Carol, Kathleen aka LucyGoose got it, she may need a Little help

Ed,, would have loved to have some of your orchids... darn rules

[redcrx]

Yeah, I didn't know how the orchids would go on a "hosta" auction since their range is limited. But there was good bidding on most of them.

[LucyGoose]

Man, I just love the auctions!! Yes, I got three things, and that is more than I do, but for the cause....I did a little more....AND, I had a partner! ....Paul and I went in on Chris's "Peace Offer".....COOL!!!..... Yep, I can't wait to get "my little tree" from "my little Pia"..... ... .. .....and then for the cute name and for the cuteness, I got "Rock and Roll"!! I love music and this is perfect!! Rock On!

[pauhaus]

Congrats to all who donated, bid and won items. Lucygoose is a great auction partner! Rock on goosie. Thanks to Reldon and crew for organizing it, such a great cause. Job well done.

[JoshS]

It has been a while since I've checked in here. Just wanted to thank all of you who were involved in the auction...donating, bidding, or otherwise. The support we have received from the hosta community has been nothing short of amazing! Hosta friends are the best

[redcrx]

Shipped everything out today - only 6 boxes.

[LucyGoose]

Hey Paulie!! You were a great partner also!! don't ya love being on the phone re-freshing? Just contacted Barb for my Rock & Roll hosta.....ROCK & ROLL!! ....Just have to see when to call Chris for our piece!

[Carol O]

Ed, Red October and the hardy orchid bonus arrived today. Thank you very much. I got them potted and we're having a nice gentle rain all day so they will be well watered in. I'll take a picture and post.

Thank you, again.
Carol O

[pauhaus]

Kathleen, it was very "re-freshing" to be on the phone with you during the auction.

[LucyGoose]