Wow! That's quite an impressive haul :-) Thanks so much, Margie, for coordinating all of this and getting such a wonderful bunch of gifts! ~tammy On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:06 AM, Margie Gear wrote:
Hi everyone - This is a reminder that we will be having an incredible Silent Auction at the holiday party this Saturday. With well over 100 items to bid on, you can enjoy the fun and camraderie AND get that pesky holiday shopping out of the way.
We have gathered wonderful items - there's something for everyone. Here's just a sampling of what's up for auction: Weekend Mendocino getaways A night's rental of SF nightclub the Blue Macaw Bosch Kitchen Center (blender, mixing bowl, base) Posters and lithographs by avian artists such as Cynthia Kulp, Paul Del Rio, and Carolyn McFann; A commissioned bird portrait by Patty Blau; A fine selection of parrot and pigeon-themed clothing; A 5' manzanita playgym with food cups and toy holders; Gift certificates from SF restaurant Millennium, Mendocino's Raven Restaurant, and Berkeley's own Nature's Express; Gift baskets from 8Beaks and For Other Living Things, and gift certificates from Drs. Foster & Smith, Hello, Bird!, and Mother Pluckin' Bird Toys; Fine wine and champagne A photo session and 11" x 14" print with Looking Glass Photography Hand-carved ostrich egg lamps Exam certificates from Bay Area Bird Hospital, Medical Center for Birds, and Wildwood Veterinary Hospital Calphalon casseroles and pans - BIRD SAFE Bird sitting certificates from both the Parrot Nanny and the Pet Nanny Manicures and Pedicures from Silk SF and others Hand-crafted purse, place setting, quilt, and earrings . . . and so much more.
If you're interested in bidding but can't make the party, please contact me at margiegear@yahoo.com.
See you Saturday!
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