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Title: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 14, 2008, 23:06:27 PM: Hi to everyone on Purrs and especially the members who have joined us in 2008 ;D

Purrs in our Hearts will be TWO YEARS old in November and this will be our 4th annual auction the 3rd one on Purrs. We made so much money last year for the lucky rescue this is gonna be hard to beat :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Right to business, our annual auction will once again in be late November/early December with all the proceeds going to a rescue on Purrs before Christmas and I would be sooooooooooo grateful if all you fantastic people would start saving things to be put up for auction. They can be cat related items or not and must be able to go through the post. If its not cat related we like you to dream up a sorta cat related description to make things lots of fun :cat laugh:

How does it work I hear all the newbies ask hehehehehe!

Well is really easy and just soooooooooo much fun. :really:

Everyone who has something to be auctioned takes a piccie if possible :pic: and then posts it up :print: in the place we provide together with a description. And then all the peeps start to bid on it when I say start. :pcprob: The highest bid wins as at the closing date and time...........we are very precise and the time finishes on the second by the Purrs clock :rofl: :rofl:

The owner of the item pays the postage and the winner pays Purrs the amount they have bid and the postage. Yes you added that up right the postage gets paid twice , cos its the only way we can make this work and it makes more money :donate2: for the rescue ;D
Once the money is in then the person who has the item sends it to the winner and gets a certificate of posting. :gpoint:

Anyway enough of all the little details, they will be put up in big detail much closer to the starting date which I still have to decide :evillaugh: :evillaugh:

Also the rescue :ahh: to receive the money will be announced later but you will know who that is before the auction starts. :clap: :clap:

If you want to see the fun that we had last year look under fundraising and the 2007 auction. People arent crazy here they are just mad. ;D We will be auctioning for two weeks again this year which is just the purrrrrrfectly right amount of time. :shoosh: :shoosh:

We thought we did so well last year and we were just stunned by the generosity of people and I hope that this year we can be stunned again and help a lot of needy cats for Christmas. :yes: :yes: :yes:

So dont forget...........NOVEMBER 2008/DECEMBER 2008 ..............for the Purrs in our Hearts Auction.

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Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: maryas on October 15, 2008, 09:51:01 AM: :cheer: :yayyy: :yayyy: :Flowers: :happy dance: :happy dance: :clap: :clap: :garf: :garf:

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Mary
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Christine (Blip) on October 15, 2008, 10:05:38 AM: Great news :wow: I've saved a couple of items over the last few months and will get my bidding skills honed up ;)
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Liz on October 15, 2008, 13:10:43 PM: As long as there are Mugs me and Gwen will have a bidding frenzy - still using one of the pair we split last year but need more - don't tell Robin though he doesn't understand the Shoes, handbag and Mug thing! :shocked: ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on October 15, 2008, 15:06:01 PM: Quote from: Liz on October 15, 2008, 13:10:43 PM
As long as there are Mugs me and Gwen will have a bidding frenzy - still using one of the pair we split last year but need more - don't tell Robin though he doesn't understand the Shoes, handbag and Mug thing! :shocked: ;D

Fear not Liz .... I have a couple of mugs already lined up for the auction ;)
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 15, 2008, 15:10:20 PM: Oooh, how exciting :wow: :wow: :wow:

The boys will be donating a few things and have saved their pocket money to buy some new things too ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Stuart on October 15, 2008, 15:23:20 PM: weh hey !!! im sure I have a few things to donate, cant remember what though ??
oh yes I'll have some Memory for your pootars to auction off, and anything else I can remember :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 15, 2008, 17:59:58 PM: I have a couple of things that have been donated for the auction ;D

Its terrible but we are only about 6 or 7 weeks away from the start...........sigh
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Liz on October 15, 2008, 20:22:54 PM: Miss Cissy from the Clan Cats here - have been observing Mummy at this thing so thought I would give it a paw

This will be our first Christmas in a real home not out in a cold scarey barn with no humans so not sure what the auction is but the others are saying we get lots of nice things from it so we are hoping that there will be something for us.

I must say Mummy spends a lot of time in our study playing with this thing so it must be good she ordered something from Zooplus just for me I am getting a real sheepskin bed befitting an older feral lady least thats what Mummy said and Sweetie has one and also another radiator bed for our study so me, ragamuffin and Smudger can have one each instead of trying to share - heat is a wonderful thing you know it comes from radiators! :Luv2:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 15, 2008, 22:42:25 PM: Thats wonderful Miss Cissy and please tell your meowmy to look at the new Zooplus thread in the members area ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Reynard on October 15, 2008, 23:38:43 PM: I had better get me into the garage and start working if I'm going to have items ready for the auction... :-[

My intention is to put in some handmade wooden witchy / pagan items; certainly a wand or two and a wood & slate athame. If I get the time (not guaranteed), maybe a set of runes as well.
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 15, 2008, 23:50:40 PM: sounds great witty ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Tan on October 16, 2008, 17:12:12 PM: I love Auction time ;D ;D

Tell ya wat wonderful Purrs folks, if you know of anyone, local shop or online cat site that may donate an item for our auction. ie anything cat related or not! That would be great to add more items and get more money for the rescue. ;D oh and of course bidding wars :evillaugh:

Just be like Sir Bob and beg beg beg for auction items :evillaugh: :rofl:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 16, 2008, 18:13:18 PM: OH i love the bidding wars ;D ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on October 23, 2008, 14:50:15 PM: Quote from: Liz on October 15, 2008, 13:10:43 PM
As long as there are Mugs me and Gwen will have a bidding frenzy - still using one of the pair we split last year but need more -

OH has commandeered the mug from the pair you split with me last year so I'll be in the bidding frenzy too
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: maryas on October 23, 2008, 15:34:24 PM: Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 16, 2008, 18:13:18 PM
OH i love the bidding wars ;D ;D
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Wars indeed - I was talking to Leigh on the phone last night and he's still going on at me for the ornament I won against him last year!! :rofl: :rofl: :naughty: :evillaugh: :P

Not seen anything of Dave either after winning the bracelet against him!! :rofl: :rofl: :P

Mary
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Dawn F on October 23, 2008, 16:25:58 PM: I think it might have been Dave who got my water fountain :'(
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 23, 2008, 17:09:49 PM: Pleased that this thread has reimerged ;D

Just save stuff to put on auction and am just waiting for main calendar rush to be over so can announce who gets the money this year.......must set the dates but need to go to post office to check final dates for posting and costs lol.

Work work work always something to do :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: maryas on October 23, 2008, 19:56:39 PM: Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 23, 2008, 17:09:49 PM
Pleased that this thread has reimerged ;D
work work work always something to do :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Hurry up Gill before it starts snowing :evillaugh: :hug:

Dawn - get ready for him this year and win :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Liz on October 23, 2008, 19:57:34 PM: Gwen think we need a Mug strategy!!!! :naughty:

I am currently counting out the Clan Cats pocket money and their donations from Granddad - he saves all his loose change for them and haven't counted the last 3 lots yet so I'm sure they can all have a bid for something they don't need!
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: puddypaws on November 01, 2008, 10:29:22 AM: Sophie is saving her pennies cos she wants a MUG this year and Oscar is all inscrutable (being oriental) but is willing to swap Sophie :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 02, 2008, 01:10:03 AM: Oh my it starts :rofl: :rofl:

I will be announcing the recipent of the money in a few days and must work on the big post of instructions.

Local PO has been closed down by the PO so cant just pop down the road now for the weights and prices and stuff any more.
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Tan on November 03, 2008, 23:01:59 PM: PO prices etc are here hun. I am getting to be an expert on them now :evillaugh:

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/jump1?catId=19100175&mediaId=19100176
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 04, 2008, 00:22:48 AM: Oh thanks Tanni and do you know the last posting days ? Are they oon there too cos havent looked at it yet :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Tan on November 04, 2008, 11:10:34 AM: Yup here is that bit hun
http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=400126&mediaId=17800253

UK
Thursday 18th December - Second Class
Saturday 20th December - First Class
Tuesday 23rd December - Special Delivery™
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 04, 2008, 14:51:33 PM: Ahhhhhhhhh thanks ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Dawn F on November 04, 2008, 14:52:30 PM: oooh I'm looking forward to this
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Liz on November 04, 2008, 15:49:48 PM: Am waiting with Beijing helping - its her first auction! :Luv2:
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction - New News
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 04, 2008, 15:54:02 PM: I am just sorting out the details now for the auction so thought you would like to know whos turn it is to get the money this year ;D

The recipient of this years Purrs Christmas Auction money issssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

PAWS INN

Now we can start setting up the new threads ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on November 04, 2008, 16:53:04 PM: Woo Hooo .... without letting the proverbial cat out of the bag .... I would just like to say to anyone who has never experienced the complete and utter madness that is the "XMAS AUCTION" you really must join us as I know for a fact there are going to be some really fab items up for auction this year ;)

There is something for everyone, cats and humans, alike so "come on down" and watch this space for more details for Gill re dates, times, etc.

As Gill said all proceeds will be going to help Paws Inn and it's feline residents.
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Liz on November 04, 2008, 21:56:23 PM: A wonderful rescue and with Ron it will hopefully be a very profitable christmas for all the waifs and strays that T and Ron take in at this time of year

Note to self am on a budget and will not let Beijing and Archie alone with computer!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Janeyk on November 05, 2008, 07:32:03 AM: ;D looking forward, when does it officially start?
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 05, 2008, 16:22:43 PM: I am thinking about the start and end dates,,,,,,,,,,well was and will do again by weekend,,,,,,,,,,but around 30 Nov give a day or two ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: maryas on November 06, 2008, 12:25:50 PM: I know you can't fit things around me BUT.............. I go to Prague 30th November and get back 3rd December and I will not have access to Purrs :'(

Mary
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 06, 2008, 13:22:40 PM: Thats OK Mary cos it will be waiting for you when you come back ;D It lasts for 2 weeks..........didnt I mention that somewhere :rofl: :rofl:

Praha.............oh my fav city, say high to it for me........well dobry den ;D

Where abouts are you staying..........you may also have snow..............please take loads of pics.

have you been there before? oooooooo so exciting ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Dawn F on November 06, 2008, 15:19:12 PM: don't worry Mary, I've lost out the last two years because the auction ends at the weekend and I don't have internet at home - this year I have a plan! - I love Prague too, I stayed at a lovely hotel near the museum at the top of the square
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 06, 2008, 15:21:45 PM: i am pleased you have a plan dawn cos the last hour was just crazy last year ;D
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: Dawn F on November 06, 2008, 15:23:25 PM: I'm ready!!!!!
Title: Re: Introduction to the 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn
Post by: maryas on November 06, 2008, 18:34:32 PM: Gill/Dawn

I went same time last year for the 1st time (you might not remember, as I'd only been on here a short while). Only snag was I didn't enjoy the company of the 2 friends I went with - they wanted to look in clothes shops that we have at home and go in Irish pubs!!! I like a drink but not that kind of a drink and not that kind of place - not my scene. So this time I am going on my own.

I stayed at a hotel in Wenceslas square and I'm going back there this time. I posted a few pics last year - my fave was a guy walking his goat!!!!! I was trying to send some to a couple of people I work with last week and I don't know why but there's something wrong with that file of pics - if I sort it out I will let you see them. If not I'll show you the ones from this time. It snowed the day before we were there last year and then it was quite mild the rest of the time.

Dawn, that's such a shame about you not having a pc at home but whatever it is that you've sorted I hope you do well.

Mary x
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 06, 2008, 18:42:16 PM: Please note one and all that the dates for the auction will beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:

Sunday 23 November until Sunday 7 December........................................................and its only just over 2 weeks away....... :scared: :scared: panic panic flap flap ........ :new8:

I am working on the instructions right now and they should be up by the end of the weekend if not earlier.

So watch out for the new place for auction info which Tan is gonna set up......she just dont know it yet :rofl: :rofl:

There will be links and stuff all over the place so you cant get out of seeing anything and am sure it will appear up in the news box at the top of the site tooooooooooooo ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: maryas on November 06, 2008, 18:50:52 PM: YAB A DABA DOO YIPPEE :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :win bid: :xmas10:

Mary
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on November 07, 2008, 12:13:35 PM: :clap: :clap: :waiting: Using the time to brush up on my bidding skills :box:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Kirst on November 07, 2008, 13:57:52 PM: Where does we email if we had things to sell??? ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Dawn F on November 07, 2008, 14:21:53 PM: Gill sets something up I think they are individual threads but can't remember for sure
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 07, 2008, 14:34:29 PM: Yep, as Dawn says each item has it's own thread in a special Xmas Auction board. Gill will be posting instructions soon so keep your eyes peeled :wow: Meanwhile have a look at last years Auction board with all the posts on.

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

This was a particularly fun thread, even if I didn't win in the end :P

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,9885.msg160233.html#msg160233
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 07, 2008, 14:46:10 PM: Indeed i will be posting how to do this very shortly ;D

Lots of fun was had and many of the threads are very good ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: maryas on November 07, 2008, 14:49:36 PM: So glad you put last year's thread on Helen - just been laughing my head off and everyone in the office thinks I'm crazier than ever now :rofl: :rofl:

Brought back some really good memories.

Mary :thanks:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 07, 2008, 15:01:01 PM: Just think two weeks of that :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on November 07, 2008, 15:31:26 PM: Just to say I have bought some packs of charity Xmas cards - mostly CP but some others as well - and will be donating them to the auction. I just loved the designs and couldn't resist buying but when I stopped to think I realised I had enough supplies to last for 4 years! :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 07, 2008, 15:37:46 PM: Sounds good Julie ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 07, 2008, 16:31:40 PM: Can I spill the beans about our little extra secret yet?

;)
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 07, 2008, 16:34:10 PM: I think in the interests of good PR, you should ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on November 07, 2008, 18:37:56 PM: Just had a look at last year's auction :Crazy: I'd forgotten just how many lots there were. Brilliant. Hope its as much fun this year. With the extra commercial goodies it promises to be.
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 07, 2008, 18:41:15 PM: Oh yes I think it will be loads of fun again cos if you go back to the 2006 auction there is an amazing thread about catnip there too........some similiar protagonists :rofl: :rofl:

The instructions are nearly finished and there will also be a chatting about the auction thread too......think I musta been more organized last year cos we only chatted on that thread :shify: :shify:

I can smell apple pie and now need the custard ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 08, 2008, 17:02:06 PM: Has anyone told Teresa (she's been poorly in hospital and has just come home today)?

;)
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 08, 2008, 17:06:29 PM: Oh yes she has been in on the little secret longer than anyone cept me and Tan :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

We can be really quiet and hush hush when we want :sneaky: :sneaky:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Christine (Blip) on November 08, 2008, 17:10:39 PM: Great. So when does bidding commence, remind me...

:evillaugh:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 08, 2008, 17:23:45 PM: 1500 on Sunday 23 November by the Purrs site clock ;D ;D ;D

editted to add...........after i have said open :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: 2008 Purrs in our Hearts Christmas Auction for Paws Inn UPDATE UPDATE
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 09, 2008, 15:45:55 PM: And at this point I am locking this thread :shify:

All chatting now on the 'Chatting about the Auction' thread ;D ;D ;D