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hey y'all -
as you know, the Annual PNWHS Fundraiser Potluck/Auction is happening on the 15th!!!
no animals at the meeting - bring some cash and some donations.
as usual, there are several interesting things to consider:
1. it's a great place to pick up holiday gifts
2. everything supports PNWHS!
3. no animals at the meeting - but please bring some sort of food item
if you have a donatable item (think along the lines of upscale-yardsale; gifts, crafts, knick-knacks, art pieces, etc etc) please get it to us ahead of time if at all possible. I can coordinate pickup/dropoff in the S Central area; Jenn up north; Adams (pretty please?) on the far south end.
also think in terms of donatable services! I've auctioned off 1/2 day of hard unskilled labor the past couple of years and it's been a good item. Dave's Tarot readings have also been a big hit.
can you do nails? wash cars? are you a mechanic? are you a tax accountant or a photographer? if you're willing to donate a little time in the terms of professional -or mostly-professional - service, please do so! think in terms of family and friends, as well.
FOR ALL DONATIONS, no matter how small, you will be issued a receipt for the dollar amount of your donation and you can deduct it on your federal income taxes.
send me a pm or give me a call (my # is in every newsletter) if you have something to donate.
this is always a fun meeting, and Scott has agreed to crawl out of his hole and be the auctioneer again!
for smaller items, we'll be holding a blind auction, coordinated by our very own almost-favoritest board member, Brenda!
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this is always a fun meeting, and Scott has agreed to crawl out of his hole and be the auctioneer again!
Sabbatical. It's called a sabbatical. :)
What date is the auction? I may have some donations, and if my knee heals soon, I am pretty good with tools of all flavors, so I may be up for some time donation.
Bill
hey Bill - November 15th, 4ish pm
you don't have to specify a service date, either. I auctioned off 1/2 day of labor last year and Jenn made me pay up in the spring by helping her break sod on a new flower bed.
Can we start a thread to "Pimp our Dontations"?? You know, so people can get an idea of some of the items up for bid, and plan to bring the appropriate amounts of ca$h. :D What area would be the most appropriate to post such a thread?
put 'em right here - best spot
and YEAH - because the NL can be out in time to give sufficient notification, we're starting at 4pm.
board meeting at 3pm. show up at 4. bidding starts at 4:30....
robert phillips
10-29-2009, 13:28
Three bottles of Snapping Turtle white and red California liquid.
A bag of Starbucks Komodo Dragon espresso beans.
Has anyone given thought to contacting some of the various mom/pop type pet shops and other shops for donations? How about asking some of the vets for a donation of a checkup or something similar? On top of that, have the auction so that people other than the club knew about it, and could attend. If it is only a few club members attending, not much cash is going to be generated.
Just a thought
Bill
hey Bill - both of those plans are already either in the works or done. thanks for the suggestions, though.
this is the first year where we've really felt like we're starting to burst out of our venue. I suspect by next year we'll be ready to take our auction public; we're close now.
oh, and hey - I've picked up a couple vet exams (still waiting from two more vets; Dr Maas is usually good for a couple fecals). I've picked up pet store donations. I have a gift certificate for 2 at the PacSci center....I'm working my contacts for a couple bigger things and some more smaller things, but I wont' spill till I have absolute confirmation :D
I'm also bringing some littler stuff - a couple donated items for a lady here at the Hutch, a nice wood hand-quilting frame...
dalvers63
10-29-2009, 16:04
On top of that, have the auction so that people other than the club knew about it, and could attend. If it is only a few club members attending, not much cash is going to be generated.
Just a thought
Bill
As always, I'll be posting on CL to let people know about the upcoming meeting and auction. That's part of the reason our membership has grown as much as it has in the last year....
Scott is a professional window washer... anyone interested in having their windows washed, say, once a quarter?
dalvers63
11-02-2009, 09:54
Scott is a professional window washer... anyone interested in having their windows washed, say, once a quarter?
Oh yeah, I'd bid on that!
I have a few small items to donate this year.
1. Frilled Dragon trinket box
2. Gecko Medallion Necklace
3. Brick Dragon Candle
4. Sea Serpent Necklace
5. Size XL Men's Skull T shirt.
Here's one more: Carved Dragon Staff.
dalvers63
11-02-2009, 14:01
Here's one more: Carved Dragon Staff.
Great...there goes all MY money! :-)
Great...there goes all MY money! :-)
maybe not... ;-)
For all of you bearded dragon owners out there (or really, any spoiled creature needing a nice, sizable enclosure), I will be donating this pimped-out cage. It was donated to the Society a few months back. I stripped it down, sanded the heck out of it and stained/painted/sealed it. My husband re-wired it so that it will *not* burn your house down (it was kinda scary before), with a 2-switch panel on the left hand side. I also re-painted and re-sealed the background. The cage floor had the old, sandy silicone pulled out, and new, non-sandy silicone applied along all of the edges. This has been housing Sprockett for a few months until I could find something more along the lines of what I was looking for...which I just recently found, thanks to Geoff.
What you will get: the cage (w/ electrical) and the background. The rest of the accessories are moving with Sprockett into his new enclosure. With the right climbing accessories, your beardie can bask away up on the "rock" ledge. There are 2 sockets on the ceiling, one for a UVB bulb, and one for a CHE. The floor is melamine underneath my slate tile. The front and the sides are acrylic, which are kinda scratched up along the bottom from having *sand* up against it, as well as from normal beardie wear and tear, but the damage is strictly cosmetic. I can provide exact dimensions, but Sprockett, being an average sized adult beardie, provides a pretty good sense of scale in the picture. This really is a kick-butt cage, it just doesn't "go" with the rest of the living room. I'm hoping the Society can rake in a nice chunk of change for it!
Edit to add: at first, Sprockett was *not* pleased with his new home. If he wasn't going to go for it, it was going to become the new home for my JCP, who I'm sure would have loved the space and the background. So this isn't just for beardies! The sky is the limit! :D
Scott is a professional window washer... anyone interested in having their windows washed, say, once a quarter?
Oh yeah!! Have you seen my house? Does he have a ladder, and what's the limit for # of windows? :)
Jennifer
I don't know how to get them to y'all, but I will donate my glass and screen cage, and a 4X2X2 wooden enclosure that would be great for a beardie or other heat loving lizard. If the club is interested, LMK and we can work out the details.
Oh yeah!! Have you seen my house? Does he have a ladder, and what's the limit for # of windows? :)
Jennifer
No limit on windows, we have a 17' ladder, but will rent up to a 30' ladder. If you have windows that are higher than that, we'll figure something out, as the renting of a cherry picker can be quite pricey...
No limit on windows, we have a 17' ladder, but will rent up to a 30' ladder. If you have windows that are higher than that, we'll figure something out, as the renting of a cherry picker can be quite pricey...
I've got a climbing harness and some rope....we'll just toss him over the edge of the roof! :smartalec:
Kevin at PforP is making a donation. I'm also getting something from Norm's up in Fremont. they're WAY rescue-friendly and I'm lucky enough to know one of the owners...
snakelady
11-03-2009, 11:59
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I can donate some Dubia cockroaches, if you think anyone will bid on them- it seems like everybody already has them.
I can donate some Dubia cockroaches, if you think anyone will bid on them- it seems like everybody already has them.
Oooohh... that would be cool... especially if they come in a set up, a double tub, starter batch of roach food and a couple ounces of water crystals??
Oooohh... that would be cool... especially if they come in a set up, a double tub, starter batch of roach food and a couple ounces of water crystals??
I would have to vote on that myself!
I was thinking more like 50 cockroaches in a little carrier tub. But since I have to get more water crystals myself, I could bring some of that too. I've just been feeding them oatmeal.
On the idea of feeders, maybe Rodent pro, or one of the other suppliers would donate some. I am sure they get a bunch of business from people here.
dalvers63
11-06-2009, 19:52
On the idea of feeders, maybe Rodent pro, or one of the other suppliers would donate some. I am sure they get a bunch of business from people here.
Jenn always donates at least one certificate for frozen feeders or bugs....
I won't be able to make it to the auction this year (Animation festival stuff) but I'm happy to donate a cartoon caraciture of anyone's herp (no larger than 8 x 10).
I won't be able to make it to the auction this year (Animation festival stuff) but I'm happy to donate a cartoon caraciture of anyone's herp (no larger than 8 x 10).
I would rather bid on a Saille "gecko mug" or other such creation... I have been trying to figure out a way to invite myself over and filch it from you since I saw it a year ago... :batman:
Izzy, I shattered my mug this week. Slipped right out of my hand and bashed just wrong on the bottom of the sink as I was hand washing it. I was so pissed I cried. I need to go make a new one soon. ..
Here's a quickie sample of my work:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/SailleLizard/White%20Lined%20gex/WhiteLineddrawing.jpg
Elizabeth Freer
11-07-2009, 23:20
Love that gecko, Saille! You are a great artist!
Oh no, Saille! I'm sorry to hear your gecko mug got smashed... I hate it when that happens... I broke my Birthd-iversary mug that Scott got me last year in Idaho, about a week ago, and was in tears... wasn't paying enough attention and knocked it right over the edge of the coffee table....
ooh... a Tokay mug would be cool....
Adams Family
11-08-2009, 18:48
Love that gecko, Saille! You are a great artist!
one day I hope u are lucky enough to see her tokay painting..she is fantastic and her work is really breathtaking
FIEND_FO_LYFE
11-09-2009, 19:59
Here is one of the things i will be donating. and i am also donating some photography.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee133/XEROXED_KILLA/GDBannercopy.jpg
If the shipments come in, in time, I will also be donating these for the auction. If not, they will be available on my website next week.
Gecko Windchimes, Crystal spider necklace, Snake necklace, Tarantuala, Jewled spider treasure box.
Oh, that snake necklace is just awesome! I need that!
The snake pendant and spider necklace came in, so I'll be bringing those for sure.
After having another look around the house, I also decided to donate two of my collectable Enchantica dragons. The White Dragon (1993 collector's club membership piece) & Vyzauga (the double headed dragon).
Dang it, I can feel all the money draining out of the bank account already!!
I'll be bringing a few items, plus donating a few certificates for feeders and one for a service to be done next year. Need a vivarium planted? Help picking plants for your garden? A nice dinner to be cooked (I can throw in a lesson on how to make the meal, too)?
I picked up a new, big Crock Pot with locking lid today so I can bring a big pot of chicken noodle soup for all of you getting over the flu! Just please don't give it to me. :)
Jennifer
MissAnne2u
11-11-2009, 05:55
Do the Items have to be "Herp" related? If not, I have a Wii Game, new and sealed, that I can donate.
dalvers63
11-11-2009, 06:01
Do the Items have to be "Herp" related? If not, I have a Wii Game, new and sealed, that I can donate.
Nope, no herp related is just fine! Please bring anything you like that you think people will want. I think the game would be great for the silent auction table!
Video games of any kind are always a hit....
Plus a reminder that there will be a children's raffle-auction (silent w/ tickets given to each child) so if you have any kiddie items that a child would want to win, please bring!
MissAnne2u
11-11-2009, 20:01
Would anyone be interested a certificate to help you and your family put together a Budget Plan?
I know alot of people are struggling in this economy and I'm really good with money / numbers. I actually have my budget all planned out for next 5+ years. I've had to tweak it many times due to Donny not working, but during the 17 months he was unemployed, I kept food on the table, a roof over our head and kept my animals fed.
If it's something someone would be interested in, I'll work up a Certificate to bid on. LMK
Anne
a lovely lady who happens to be an acquaintance of mine donated tickets to the mariners... section 119, row 11, right on top of first base! two tickets per game:
Sunday May 10th vs LA Angels
Thursday July 8th vs NY Yankees
Friday September 17th vs Rangers
wo hoo!!!! what a great donation
Aimee, for ALL three games????
yeah. I'm thinking we can auction them separately. two tickets for each of the 3 games. what a great donation!
yeah. I'm thinking we can auction them separately. two tickets for each of the 3 games. what a great donation!
I would be interested in all three... Hmmm.. I wonder if there's blood to be squeezed from the turnip afterall....
Am I correct in assuming that what we will actually get at the auction is a certificate as the Mariners don't actually print tickets until February?
I guess no one in the club wanted the items I offered, I haven't heard back from anyone.
robert phillips
11-13-2009, 12:23
last year we got a lot of cages in and they said no to cages at one of the meetings, but you should pm Aimee to be sure.
I guess no one in the club wanted the items I offered, I haven't heard back from anyone.
PM sent.
Jennifer
we did NOT say no cages....we don't want a pile of used 10 gallon tanks; that's not the same.
nice / large / custom / special cages are fine.
MissAnne2u
11-13-2009, 15:42
ohhh this might be a good venue to put my Dubia Roach Colony up for auction .... hmmmmm
I just checked and it hasn't been done recently, are we interested in posting a small blurb about this on CL? I wouldn't expect a huge CL turnout, but a few more wallets....ahem, bodies could be beneficial. Just a thought.
dalvers63
11-14-2009, 09:04
Done! THanks for the reminder, Scott. I've been a bit preoccupied this week and just didn't get to it!
I'm bringing many items, including a python bracelet, which I can't post pictures of since Bill Gates hijacked my email on Oct. 3rd. Is anyone donating an "Outlook Express" emergency surgery kit??? Probably not....
Adams Family
11-14-2009, 23:23
Large chameleon cage up for auction donated from a nice lady. It is 6 foot tall and amazing….please ignore weird man/monkey in cage. He was needed for help to put it together.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/WaRocker-1971/cage003.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee111/WaRocker-1971/cage007.jpg
Wow, I've never seen that style of cage that big!! Norm totally needs that. :p
I dropped off some nice cages at the college with Emily tonight. Anyone looking for a beardie cage or giant crestie cage should come take a look!
Jennifer
Daaaang. That giant cham cage is exactly what I was talking about using for giant chams in a few years in our pool room. Good to know they exist. :)
Shauna
You could make some serious money with that monkey/man and a drive thru espresso stand. :devil2:
Shauna
You could make some serious money with that monkey/man and a drive thru espresso stand. :devil2:
But wouldn't he have to take off more clothes? And then there are those pesky pasties....
What ever it takes to get the money to come in.. :p
bearded-one
11-16-2009, 11:55
People would throw money in there just to cover stuff up.. :)
pasties....eeewwww.
Hey Ted, I'll make the espresso if you serve it and share the tips! :D:alien:
Sounds good and we will have Peaches & lady GaGa playing all day long as I shake my money makers...lmao:ban:
jrasmusson
11-16-2009, 14:10
Sounds good and we will have Peaches & lady GaGa playing all day long as I shake my money makers...lmao:ban:
That would only be bearable if Saille wore pasties...... :cool2: :ban:
Teju Jagua
11-22-2009, 14:07
Hello!
Is there someone I should talk to regarding what food or drink item to bring to the potluck?
I'm really going to try to make this event!
Thank you.
Daniel
Hey Daniel, sadly, the Potluck/auction was for the 15th of Nov. meeting, so you'll have to wait until next year! :(
gulogulo82
11-22-2009, 15:49
BIG OOPS!!!! I just looked at the date of the Dec meeting and it say's potluck/no animals. :( Can someone fix that?
Elizabeth Freer
11-25-2009, 00:06
Dallas ~
I PMed Gorf on 11/16/09 about the error listing a Dec auction and potluck. :oops: Hoped that he might fix it. Have not heard a word.
BIG OOPS!!!! I just looked at the date of the Dec meeting and it say's potluck/no animals. :( Can someone fix that?
if he hasn't he will soon. I've asked him to do so.
Elizabeth Freer
11-25-2009, 21:14
Thanks Aimee. The Dec auction announcement has been corrected.
How much did PNWHS make in the auction?
if he hasn't he will soon. I've asked him to do so.
I think this has already been posted, Liz, but we made ~$2200. best year ever! people really stepped up for PNWHS and it was a great time, too!
Elizabeth Freer
11-30-2009, 16:05
Aimee ~
Thanks for this info on the auction...$2,200! Off for good to the wild north Oregon coast tomorrow with all my geckos!
.......Off for good to the wild north Oregon coast tomorrow with all my geckos!
Hey, I heard you retired and planned to move! Best wishes and stay in touch, you lucky ducky!!
Elizabeth Freer
11-30-2009, 18:57
Cecilia ~
Yes, you heard correctly. Retired from the local school district in July 2009 after nearly 34 years. Now is the time for life near the beach and the Pacific Ocean. Two blocks down the hill from me I have a distant view of the Pacific. I can get to the sand within four blocks. At night I can hear the waves from my place. I'm hoping for a long retirement there.
I have seen stellar jays in my yard and an occasional raccoon trapsing through with two babies.
Hey, I heard you retired and planned to move! Best wishes and stay in touch, you lucky ducky!!
Adams Family
12-01-2009, 21:46
Cecilia ~
Yes, you heard correctly. Retired from the local school district in July 2009 after nearly 34 years. Now is the time for life near the beach and the Pacific Ocean. Two blocks down the hill from me I have a distant view of the Pacific. I can get to the sand within four blocks. At night I can hear the waves from my place. I'm hoping for a long retirement there.
I have seen stellar jays in my yard and an occasional raccoon trapsing through with two babies.
sounds just amazing..congrats - u deserve it!
Hoping u and Jenn made it ok.....
Elizabeth Freer
12-03-2009, 00:52
Thanks for your good wishes, Shauna. Well you and Ted and Theo know what happened. Since this thread is hopelessly off the original topic I posted a separate thread under Everything Else. Hopefully everyone will be in Cannon Beach by early tomorrow evening.
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