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Title: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 16, 2008, 17:28:20 PM
Thought I would roll these announcements all into one for now  :shify: :shify:

Whats first.........oh yes

Tans doing the calendar and will be up for a check soon, maybe next week   :wow: :wow: :wow: We already know where the money is gonna go  ;) ;) ;) and will let you hooligans know when it goes to print.....that sounds about right dont you think Tanni  ;D

Second is that Purrs second birthday is in mid November.......where has the time gone.........last year we had a birthday party in the Cats basket and some got drunk on orange juice, others tripped over their kipper ties  :rofl: :rofl:

So what can we do this year?? Any suggestions post on this thread.....that should keep em clean  :rofl: :rofl:.........One thought maybe is that we have a special 2nd Purrs Birthday thread where we post things that come to mind about our first two years. You know like the scramble to get Purrs working in time for the auction, those who have gone to the Bridge, major events in Purrs lfe, That Dawn thread..........you know just memories and funny events and stuff. Thngs we can laugh about and also shed a tear. :Luv:

Thirdly, now I just mentioned it is the Purrs Annual Auction, and how on earth can we top the magnificent amount raised last year?? I thought we would be lucky to make about £600 last year cos thought we stood no chance raising the wonderful amount of the year before and then , wow you guys were so generous and ........gulping.........£2000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

So this year there is so much to live up to and only you can make the auction a success. So start saving items to be auctioned, cat thingys or not. Must be able to go through the post. Full instructions will be posted up closer to the time on exactly how it works but we really need you to have stuff that can be auctioned, and that can go on gradually through the two weeks allocated.  :really:

Yes if last year is anything to go by, the last minute bidding will be crazy, it was so crazy I lost track  :rofl: :rofl:

Two things can be said about the auction and they are  :waiting: :waiting: :waiting: :

Its great fun  :cat laugh:

and

It makes a lot of money that goes to help one of our independent rescues.   :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:

Yes and we know which one its gonna be and that will be announced before the auction starts. I am sure that you will approve and hope that you will all again spport this once a year madness  ;D

 :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2: :birth 2:   :ha ha :
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Liz on September 16, 2008, 20:14:11 PM
Hope the mugs will be in again can't have enough nice mugs!!!!! :innocent:

I'm sure that All members of the Clan Cats will now start saving their pocket money so they can have loads of nice things that they don't already have or need but for Brodie, Gem and Beijing and Archie it will be their first Christmas, for Miss Cissy, Smudger and Ragamuffin their first Christmas in a warm safe environment!
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on September 16, 2008, 20:22:27 PM
Just thinking I wonder what Pedro will have to offer,something special thats for certain  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: MrsR on September 16, 2008, 20:48:10 PM
I missed last years auction - what type of things went - just wondering what I an offer for auction :Crazy:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: maryas on September 17, 2008, 12:08:17 PM
Great stuff Gill

I've got some bits ready for the auction, I just need to take them to the post office ti see how much the postage will be.  Not telling you what I've got yet!!!  :evillaugh:

I was only buying last year so it will be exciting to see how much we get for my unwanted bits.

Every penny helps.

Mary
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Christine (Blip) on September 17, 2008, 12:19:30 PM
I have a couple of really nice auction items that I've been saving  :wow:  For those who haven't taken part in a Purrs auction before, it's enormous fun and in a good cause.
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: maryas on September 17, 2008, 12:27:43 PM
I certainly second that Chris - the things I got last year were brill and I so enjoyed all the bannter going on between us all.

GIVE IT A TRY EVERYONE - WE WIN AND SO DO THE CATS.

Mary
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on September 17, 2008, 14:27:29 PM
Ohhhhh hope there are more of those lovely beds this year
I was away for the last day so missed out on them.....Will make sure i have nothing planned this year  :Crazy:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: clarenmax on September 17, 2008, 14:39:25 PM
The auction was defo good fun, looking forward to this year again  ;D
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 17, 2008, 15:57:36 PM
I missed last years auction - what type of things went - just wondering what I an offer for auction :Crazy:

Here's the link to last years auction so you can see what sort of things people put up for auction  :wow:  The boys have a few things that they have decided should go to a good cause again  :)

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/board,51.0.html
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: hannah (weeny) on September 17, 2008, 16:18:34 PM
oooh, its all sooooo exciting!!!!!!  and i love the challenge of beating last years total  :sneaky:
 ;D

Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 17, 2008, 22:24:50 PM
I am so pleased you are so looking forward to it  ;D

Ummmmmmm what may Pedro be offering.........I dread to think  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Yes its hard work but great fun and I have a couple of things that have been given to me for the auction  :shify: :shify:

Pleased this thread is getting read and all the newbies who have arrived since last Christmas, you will not believe what goes on  :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: MrsR on September 17, 2008, 22:35:23 PM
I missed last years auction - what type of things went - just wondering what I an offer for auction :Crazy:

Here's the link to last years auction so you can see what sort of things people put up for auction  :wow:  The boys have a few things that they have decided should go to a good cause again  :)

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/board,51.0.html

Thanks hun - I cannot wait now :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Reynard on September 17, 2008, 23:13:05 PM
Just thinking I wonder what Pedro will have to offer,something special thats for certain  :rofl: :rofl:

Euhm, I hope it's not Poop a la Damien Hirst.............  :shify:

I did offer earlier in the year to put some wands and perhaps some other witchy / pagan-type items. I'm still up for that, but what exactly will depend on time available to make.
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: MrsR on September 17, 2008, 23:26:44 PM
Just thinking I wonder what Pedro will have to offer,something special thats for certain  :rofl: :rofl:

Euhm, I hope it's not Poop a la Damien Hirst.............  :shify:

I did offer earlier in the year to put some wands and perhaps some other witchy / pagan-type items. I'm still up for that, but what exactly will depend on time available to make.

oooooooooooooooooooooooooo yes I would definately be interested in that sort of stuff :wow:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Reynard on September 18, 2008, 21:23:06 PM
oooooooooooooooooooooooooo yes I would definately be interested in that sort of stuff :wow:

Not the poop, I hope...........  :heeee heeee:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: madkittyrescue on September 21, 2008, 11:45:35 AM
ooooh  auction time.... We'll sort out some of the embroidered beds again this year for the auction... I'm sure we can come up with a couple of other thigns too....!  :)
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Ela on September 21, 2008, 13:18:16 PM
I'm still waiting for last years 'lot'  :(
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: bunglycat on September 21, 2008, 17:12:50 PM
I have a few things i can donate from the persians in Lincoln- including a few diamonte iron-on cat designs if anybody thinks they would go okay !?
Could donate a couple of brand new t-shirts with some on -if i knew about sizes - they are fruit of the loom super premium quality- round neck short sleeves in different colours- mainly red, blue, white, black, might be a yellow /turqoise left .
Also a couple of brand new fleecy scarves- will sort out this week and get them sent.
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: JackSpratt on September 21, 2008, 17:25:46 PM
I'm still waiting for last years 'lot'  :(

Really? What did you win?
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: hannah (weeny) on September 21, 2008, 17:49:54 PM
hold your horses bungly!!!!!!!
they all sound great auction items, but hang on to them for now.
we work it that anyone selling puts a description up, and photos, then people bid, right until the entire auction ends.  the winner pays tan (poss including postage) and then you send it from your house to the winner.  paying the postage again.  so the postage kinda gets twice but its all extra pennies for the cats  :)

hope i explained that ok?  did it make sense?  :-:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: bunglycat on September 21, 2008, 18:31:59 PM
oh, ok -i see .
I wasn''t on here last year so wasn''t sure how it works !?
Will get pics sorted out then and i will need someone to resize them again for me when time is right.
Thanks for letting me know.
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Ela on September 21, 2008, 18:39:50 PM
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Really? What did you win?

A cat bed
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: JackSpratt on September 21, 2008, 18:58:37 PM
That's a shame, Ela. Hopefully you'll have better luck this year!  :)
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: hannah (weeny) on September 21, 2008, 19:11:29 PM
thats quite alright bungly  ;D

youre gonna love the auction. and i may be a little interested in the cat patches....   


oooohhhhhh, i want to start the bidding now!!  it really is so much fun!  :birth 2:
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: bunglycat on September 21, 2008, 21:01:10 PM
They are made up of little diamonte rhinestones and sparkle  ;D
Looking forward to this auction -better start saving up now!!
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: hannah (weeny) on September 21, 2008, 21:07:44 PM
oh no.   well theres clearly no way i can resist those!!!

i too am stock piling some bits and bobs.  far too excited!  glad you'll be getting into it too  :)
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: bunglycat on September 21, 2008, 21:13:40 PM
Exciting and expensive time of year coming up - will be wanting a calendar or 2 as well -i have all my 5 persians on it hopefully , so have to buy at least one and maybe another for a gift !
Then theres the auction and whatever else will be happening - good job i dont have many xmas presents to buy !
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 22, 2008, 22:05:28 PM
The auction is loads of fun Bungly and am sure you will enjoy it  ;D

Hannah has told you right about how it all works and I will resize any pics that need help before the auction starts. Its expected to open around the end of Nov or beginning of Dec, depending on the dates for last posts before Christmas, cos we like to have most items sent out by peeps before Christmas and all money in and sent to the rescue.

In November I will post all the instructions but the message is to start saving things to put in the auction and fill your piggys with dosh  :rofl: :rofl:

I have a couple more items donated for the auction at the weekend  ;D
Title: Re: Think its that time of year again announcement
Post by: bunglycat on September 22, 2008, 22:19:02 PM
Great -thanks Gill.
Have a few items i can give to the auction- will get them sorted out very soon now.