OK - last night we went to a cocktail party over in Prince Frederick. It was a fund-raiser for the United Way hosted by one of the Board Members of my organization. I looked smashing as did my date if I may say so myself - but I digress.
At this soiree, there was a silent auction - you know where you write down your name or an assigned number and how much you are willing to bid on an item. Since the event was hosted by one of my Board Members I felt compelled to write my number on several bid sheets because, after all, I was certainly going to be out-bid by the end of the evening!
One of the items I bid on was an under-counter wine refrigerator. I bid $200. The next bid was $250 so I knew that all was good and I had no worries.
WRONG!!
The gentleman that bid $250 changed his mind (after I left the party and right before the bid sheets were collected) so I am now the proud owner of an under-counter wine refrigerator that holds 24 bottles and 2 six packs.
Moral of the story: Don't bid even if it is politically correct.
10 comments:
That's funnier than just rubbing your nose and bidding. ;-) Well, maybe you can give it to Erin for her birthday.
Excellent plan. Nice work Abby.
Why? SHE doesn't drink DOES she?!?
I feel like it would keep her water and V8 a nice refreshing temperature. You want her to live a healthy lifestyle, right?
Silent auctions can be sneaky like that! It would make a very great birthday present, but on the other hand, you might consider selling it on ebay and double your money back! Italy money!
Abby - you my friend are a genius, and Erin is lucky to have you on her side!
I just might stock the thing with Diet Coke and put it in my sewing room!
Well that is an excellent plan B. :-)
Sounds like you've got Arthur covered for his birthday...if you could just figure out how to get it here!
Auntie Dawn! Not Grandpa!
Mom, it would be a nice place for my water and Pansy's Evian that she only drinks now.
WHAT THE CRAP HAVE YOU DONE TO MY DOG?!?!?!
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