rowangolightly | Aug. 13th, 2009

Aug. 13th, 2009

bleuberi21 will do a tarot reading for the winner of this item, time and details to be mutually determined after purchase.
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $15.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Please note: Due to the popularity of this auction item, Nikki has offered to make two readings available to the two top bidders. She'd prefer to do the readings online, via either IM or email.

Current Mood: cheerful

ladyniniane says, "It's absolutely adorable, and I love it (it was a gift), but I have no place to hang it and it deserves to be in a sewing room somewhere. (Note: the background is off-white; image is a pic taken via cell phone.)
Location: BFE Oklahoma
Declared Value, approximately $20.00
Starting bid: $5.99

Current Mood: cheerful

ladyniniane says, "I acquired this wonderful piece of Firefly/Browncoat art a couple of years ago at the OK Grand Shindig, but have not been able to find a place to get it framed or a spot to hang it within my house." (Note: the background is white; image is a pic taken via cell phone.)
Location: BFE Oklahoma
Declared Value: approximately $25.00.
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #4: Celtic music CD
Description: Band: Spriggan; Title: "Mind the Gap"; Released: 2008
"Mind the Gap" is lively mix of traditional as well as contemporary Celtic and immigrant songs and dance tunes, featuring Chris Arterburn (flute, whistles, bass, percussion), Michael James (guitar), Candy Schell (fiddle, mandolin), and Gypsy Youngraven (vocals, guitar, bodhrán).
Donor: Gypsy Youngraven
Mailing Location: Atlanta for awhile

Declared Value: $15.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

magdaleneseal
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $70.00 each
Starting bid: $29.99

The top three bidders will be the winners of this item!

Current Mood: cheerful

aoifemacewen
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Declared value: $25.00
Starting bid:$9.99

Note: There are 2 lots of the cookies. The two winners will be the two highest bids.

zianuray
Location: Springfield, MO area
Declared value: $35.00
Starting bid: $14.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #8: Celtic Music CD
Description: Band: Queen's Gambit; Title: "Castle-Queen's Side";
Queen's Gambit performs beautiful Celtic ballads and traditional Irish songs and tunes, with a bit of Burns a touch of English, and their first original song for good measure. "Castle - Queen's Side" contains three never-before-recorded songs alongside classic favorites, featuring Bruce Cannon (guitar, vocals), Susi Matthews Cannon (bodhran, bowed psaltry, vocals), Becky Grotts (violin, viola, vocals), Nikki Ryan (whistle, flute, vocals), DJ Buie (violin, vocals).
Number available: 1
Donor: Queen's Gambit
Location: near Tulsa, OK
Declared value: $15.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

arkhamrefugee
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $20 each
Starting bid: $14.99 each

Please note: There are 5 prints offered; one bidder may purchase all 5 or them, or successive bidders may buy one apiece; whoever gets to 'em first! Go here: http://www.russmattphoto.com/
Shop, pick out what you want, and then start bidding.
THIS IS THE ONLY ONE ON WHICH I WILL ALLOW MORE THAN ONE COMMENT TO THE POST. Bidders, tell me how you want to do this, ok? This one is busting my brain...

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #10: Crocheted Afghan
Description: One crocheted granny-square afghan, approximately 50" square (lap-throw sized), custom designed in the purchasers own color choices. She says, "I have to make it granny squares, because with school starting, it needs to be fast and mindless. I'm flexible about little squares or big squares, though." (Note: image below is a google image, not a representation of the actual afghan.)
Number available: 1
Donor: Jennifer,

fionnabhar
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $75
Starting bid: $29.99

Note: this afghan will be made in the winner's choice of colors, to be determined at the end of the auction.

Current Mood: cheerful

bookwench
Location: Dallas area
Declared value: $35.00
Starting bid: $19.99

(Just an example of the hat; handsome fella's not for sale! *g*)

Current Mood: cheerful

bookwench
Location: Dallas area
Declared value: $55.00
Starting bid: $29.99

Current Mood: chipper

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #13: Manicures & matching toe polish
Description: She says, "Manicure: file and shape nails, soak and push back cuticles, polish and hand massage. On toes I will remove old polish and polish to match fingernails. (If client desires mis-matched hands and feet I will comply, while shaking my head disapprovingly.) Bring polish or choose among mine. KC area only, at my home."
Number available: 4 appointments
Donor: Christine,

nottygypsy
Location: Kansas City
Declared value: $15.00 each
Starting bid: $14.99

Note: 4 appointments are available here so 4 comments will be allowed for 4 different bids. Increased bids should be to successive first bids.

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The auction/sale will go on for a week, allowing as many people to bid as possible.

Donation #14: Upcycled Sweater-Felted Wool Cat Bed
Description: A lonely wool sweater hangs in the thrift store, waiting for someone to love it. The previous owner had loved it a bit too much, and there are snags, and fuzzies all over the sweater. It's doubtful that anyone will want to wear this sweater again. But wait! Let's felt the sweater, cut it and sew it, felt it again--and we have an upcycled sweater! It's a snuggly warm cat bed, that any cat will love. (Note: image below is a google image, not a representation of the actual cat bed.)
Number available: 1 (being made right now)
Donor: Lisa, aka

mermaid2003
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $50.00
Starting bid: $19.99

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #15: knitted Moebius Cowl
Description: This lovely cowl was designed by Cat Bordhi and utilizes her Moebius Cast-On method, which can be found in her book A Treasury of Magical Knitting. This amazing cast-on allows the piece to be worked from the center outward as a true Moebius; this is what causes the pattern to mirror itself on either side of the center line. The yarn is Patons' Silk Bamboo: 70% Bamboo and 30% Silk. The color according to Patons is "Orchid."
Kauri says, "Ms. Bordhi gave permission for this cowl to be auctioned for AmberBob's charity and even said that she hopes we will raise all the money needed."
Number available: 1
Donor: Kauricat (prefers to be listed by her LJ name only)
Location: Manhattan, KS
Declared value: $50.00
Starting bid: $24.99

Current Mood: cheerful

bobthefalconer
Location: Tulsa area
Declared value: $300.00
Starting bid: $49.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #17: Cooking Lesson
Description: Matt says, "You will receive 3 hours of my time, to be taken in either 1 stint or split into 3 separate lessons on 3 days. During this/these lessons you will have the option to either have me teach you how to prepare and cook a dish/dishes of your choice OR you may 'challenge the chef' by providing me with random ingredients and having me show you something that can be made with these ingredients 'on the spot'."
**DISCLAIMER** All ingredients are to be provided by the winner; winner will need to contact to arrange a time that is mutually suitable for the lessons to be taken.
Number available: 1
Donor: Matt Poulton,

matt_the_brit
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $100.00
Starting bid: $39.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #18 custom-made FiddlyBags purse
Description: Purse of many pockets; this is one of the newest FiddlyBags designs. If you've seen Rowan with this over her shoulder lately, this is the design! Winner gets a choice of colors in brocade and lining. Design includes safe cell phone pouch in handle, detachable cord for key ring and many pockets to stash all those fiddly-bits we all seem to collect.
Donor: Susi,

rowangolightly
Location: Tulsa area
Declared value: $65.00
Starting bid: $39.99

Current Mood: cheerful

bessofhardwick
Location: likely on the road tow
Declared value: $40.00
Starting bid: $19.99

Current Mood: cheerful

archway
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $20.00 each
Starting bid: $9.99 each

(Note: this is a story from the book, not the entire book. The entire book is for sale, dedicated to the health of S.J.Tucker and is ONLY for sale here: http://www.sjtucker.com/ravens.html) (I've ordered my copy and will be raving about it once it comes!)

Current Mood: cheerful

archway
Location: Kansas City Area (No more than 40 miles from home)
Declared value: $100.00
Starting bid: $49.99

Current Mood: cheerful

archway
Location: Kansas City area
Declared value: $25. Each player other than the purchaser must contribute an additional $10.
Starting bid: $19.99

Current Mood: cheerful

featherynscale
Location: Kansas City area (Lawrence?)
Declared value: $30.00
Starting bid: $14.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #24: Tarot Reading by email.
Description: Tarot reading; one specific question or a general year-ahead outlook. She says, "I prefer the straight-up Rider-Waite, but can also do the William Blake tarot. I do more 'inspired' than formal reading, which is to say I read from a trance state and adapt the spread according to what shows up as relevant and right. I'm not a professional, just an occasional consulting magician.
Number available: 1
Donor: Kimberly,

featherynscale
Location: Kansas City area (Lawrence?)
Declared value: $15.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

featherynscale
Location: Kansas City area (Lawrence?)
Declared value: $25.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #26: Gift Certificate Broken Arrow Community Playhouse
Description: Admits 2 to any One Performance in our 30th Season:
"The Sunshine Boys" Sept.4-4,10-13,2009
"Crimes of the Heart" Oct.23-24, 29-Nov 1 2009,
"Cinderella" Dec.4-5,10-13,2009
"Bus Stop" Feb.5-6,11-14, 2010
"Moon Over Buffalo" April 9-10, 15-18, 2010
"Three Wishes for Jamie" June 4-5,10-13 2010
Number available: 2 gift certificates
Donor: Sherry,

grizesme
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Declared value: 26.00
Starting bid: $19.99

Current Mood: cheerful

tigerlady1974
Location: Dallas area
Declared value: $25.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

smokin_man
Location: Dallas, TX (these wings cannot be mailed; delivery must be arranged to mutual satisfaction)
Declared value: $100
Starting bid: $49.99

Note: Folk planning on playing fae at Barataria; these would be perfect! For anyone who was at our wedding and saw the amazing Embyrre that weekend, these are those wings!

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #29: Collector greeting cards
Description:4 "Caterpillars cards" each of a different 'Fae Kitties'; blank interior cards each with an envelope.
http://pics.livejournal.com/softpaw/pic/0004whkr
http://pics.livejournal.com/softpaw/pic/0004rbhf
http://pics.livejournal.com/softpaw/pic/0004ttsb
http://pics.livejournal.com/softpaw/pic/0004syzx
She is willing to frame them for the winner, as she did here:
http://pics.livejournal.com/Softpaw/pic/000q9c46
Number available: 1 set of 4 greeting cards
Donor: Jenn

softpaw
Location: near Springfield, MO
Declared value: $25.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #30: Hand-painted tambourine
Description: 10 inch goatskin tambourine, hand-painted with acrylic ink in a lovely Celtic design.. Her Esty shop is here: http://mnfiddledragon.etsy.com For those of you who love these and want one of your own. Note; the tambourine I played with Queen's Gambit is one of hers; used until I literally wore it out playing it.
Number available: 1
Donor: Liz,

mnfiddledragon
Location: Burnsville, MN
Declared value: $45.00
Starting bid:$29.99

Current Mood: cheerful

The "Get AmberBob Moving" Auction:

Rules:
1) The first bidder bids something more than the listed "opening bid" as a comment to the post.

2) To raise the bid, comment to the PRIOR COMMENT that contains the latest bid amount; this will enable the prior bidder to be advised that they've been outbid.

3) Please do not NOT post the new bid as a new comment to the post as this breaks the chain of communication and causes more work for me in tracking latest bids.

4) Successive bids must be a minimum of $1 higher than the preceding one.

5) The bidding on all items for the Fund-raising Auction will end at 1pm on Thursday, August 20.

Donation #31: Queen Anne's Lace CD
Description: QAL CD: "Moves through the Faire" OR
QAL CD: "All Chandler's Wife"
This long-time favorite female a capella group, based out of Scarborough Faire and has performed at KCRF, Excalibur, MNRF and many other places; continues to amaze the world with their amazing voices, harmonies, arrangements. Amy says, "All Chandler's Wife" CD was released over Memorial Day weekend at Scarborough 2009, to coincide with our 6th (???) annual All Chandler's Wife Show (which started at KCRF and, at fans' behest, migrated south to our home faire)."
NOTE: Purchaser may have their choice of EITHER this CD or the new "All Chandler's Wife" CD. AND if the bids go high enough, the winner can have both CDs! Track list here: http://www.qalace.com/music.php
Number available: 1
Donor: Amy,

sandmansister
Location: Dallas area
Declared value: $15.00
Starting bid: $9.99

Current Mood: cheerful

For anyone who wants to link to the auctions from their own LJ, you can use this:

http://rowangolightly.livejournal.com/tag/fund-raising

I've made sure that the tag is pertinent just to these posts now.

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