Month: September 2012

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    Specialty Items For Auction

    Brethren Disaster Relief Auction – Part 4

    September 21 & 22

     

     

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    This beautiful rig was custom built by our friend Irwin Groff

     

     

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    “Grow Money” for this year was gotten at the 2011 auction. If I remember correctly, those who want to participate are given $20.00 and challenged to create something that will sell for more than that.

     

     

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    Irwin has a debilitating disease that is limiting his ability to design these beautiful rigs. However, he continues building them.

     

     

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    My note says this sold for $1,245.00. He grew his money many times!

     

     

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    This beautiful rocking horse is made from one piece of wood, and was purchased and shipped here from the Philippines.

     

     

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    While the auctioneer took bids, my step-brother Meredith demonstrated its rocking ability.

    Meredith announces the important details of each item before the auctioneer takes bids. It sold for something between $1,400 and $1,500.

     

     

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    Live in harmony with each other.

    Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people.

    And don’t think you know it all!

    Romans 12:16 (New Living Translation)

     

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    Sampling of Items For Auction

    Brethren Disaster Relief Auction – Part 3

    September 21 & 22

     

     

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    This grape pie sold so many times (when a buyer says sell it again) that I think it sold for more than $600.00.

     

     

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    Paul W. Brubaker sells a painting every year.

    This was a painting of the 1792 Johannes Mueller House located in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

     

     

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    I love the yo yo critters that Lois Minnich makes. This one brought $260.00.  

     

     

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    More pictures tomorrow night.

     

     

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    The Word of the Lord is worth more than gold, even more than much fine gold.

    They are sweeter than honey, even honey straight from the comb.

    Psalm 19:10 (New Life Version)

     

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    Country Treasures Store

    Silent Auction

    Children’s Activities

    Brethren Disaster Relief Auction – Part 2

    September 21 & 22

     

     

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    Christine and Lois were taking care of the Country Treasures Store when I arrived on Friday afternoon.

     

     

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    Country Treasures items are not auctioned, but are priced and available for purchase.

     

     

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    There was a puppet show outside under a tent.

     

     

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    Every time I went by the clowns they were busy making balloon critters and hats.

     

     

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    Clowns always look like they are having fun.

     

     

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    Be careful how you think;

    your life is shaped by your thoughts.

    Proverbs 4:23 (Good News Translation)

     

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    My Favorite Quilt

    Brethren Disaster Relief Auction – Part 1

    September 21 & 22

     

     

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    It was fun being asked to photograph the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction again this year.

    Our friend John Minnich is a professional photographer, and has been doing their photography for many years. The other year when he could not attend, I was asked to take his place, and since then he continues with his professional skills and I do the candid photography - which gives me the freedom to just have fun with my camera.

     

     

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    This butterfly quilt caught my attention on my first walk through the quilt section.

     

     

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    There were many beautiful quilts, but this one stayed in my number one position throughout the weekend.

     

     

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    It was named Woodland Butterfly and was 98″ x 108″.

     

     

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    I was secretly hoping that it would bring the highest price.

     

     

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    According to my notes it brought $1,750.00 – putting it in second place at the quilt auction.

     

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    Many more pictures to come.

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    Watch your talk!

    No bad words should be coming from your mouth.

    Say what is good.

    Your words should help others grow as Christians.

    Ephesians 4:29 (New Life Version)

     

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    A Question ~ A Storm

    And Visiting Our Niece Juanita

     

     

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    Guess what these black “spots” are.

    I will let you know the answer tomorrow.

     

     

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    Last Tuesday, September 18, we had a real downpour.

     

     

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    I enjoy rain – as long as it’s not accompanied by high winds.

     

     

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    This was just heavy rain that pounded on our windows.

     

     

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    On Thursday evening we went to Velda (right) and Mel’s house (she is Cerwin’s sister) to visit our niece Juanita (blue top) who was visiting from Indiana. Velda’s daughter-in-law, Gabi, is watching as she takes a picture of Jeremy.

     

     

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    It was Jeremy’s turn to take care of a “baby” for several days. Every school student has to do this.

     

     

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    The baby was crying so Jeremy had to find his problem. It needed its diaper changed and wanted a bottle of milk.

     

     

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    We enjoy visiting with Juanita as she has a positive, vibrant personality.

     

     

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    This photo had a glare on it so I played around with some special effects.

     

     

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     There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others.

    But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.

    James 2:13 (New Living Translation)