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It looks like Roger Parian squeaked in the last bid for "Dinner With Me" at 11:58 pm Thursday, April 3 and will be my guest in Decatur! Congrats!
And a special shout-out goes to George for kicking off this auction and being so enthusiastic about the whole process. George will be receiving a signed book for all his effort and hearty thanks from me for all the kind words.
If this works out, I'm sure I'll be doing this stunt again.
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Comments (17)
Let me be the first (John excepted) to congratulate the winner.
I bet you're one interesting cat, John...I'll spare you my excuses/reasons for not jumping in the fray.
Posted by Terwiliger | April 4, 2008 3:35 AM
Posted on April 4, 2008 03:35
HEY T
Why do I get the strange feeling our paths may cross?
Posted by john Cox | April 4, 2008 3:56 AM
Posted on April 4, 2008 03:56
I tried auctioning myself off as Dinner Company recently. All I got was an old NYC subway token, a Moxie bottle cap (with cork liner!), and a dried up dog turd. So I stayed home and ate a tuna fish sammitch. The turd was excellent company, though.
Posted by Elisson | April 4, 2008 11:49 AM
Posted on April 4, 2008 11:49
I'll send the wine I promised for the winner to John.
Salud!
Posted by Allen | April 4, 2008 2:07 PM
Posted on April 4, 2008 14:07
HEY ALLEN
Thanks again! A very thoughtful gesture.
Posted by john Cox | April 4, 2008 2:41 PM
Posted on April 4, 2008 14:41
HEY JOHN
I don't know. I sometimes get the feeling that I have a bigger impression to make than the occasional flippant remark on a message board. Maybe then--but so far, I've yet to make my breakthrough.
Posted by Terwiliger | April 4, 2008 4:52 PM
Posted on April 4, 2008 16:52
HEY ELLISON
You gotta throw in something that in and of itself is worth bidding on. Like your hat....your glasses....taxi fare home.
Posted by john Cox | April 4, 2008 4:56 PM
Posted on April 4, 2008 16:56
Robbed, Robbed I say.
A ringer at the end.
that's OK, I don't have to explain it to my wife. She is buying me a $7K lawn tractor so I don't want to get her upset.
John, just to verify that you got my email with my address?
Send me an email if you can.
thanks again,
(I know what I have to do next time,)george
(I don't have to take the money out of my "next gun" fund)
OCShooters.com
Posted by George | April 4, 2008 10:24 PM
Posted on April 4, 2008 22:24
7 grand for a lawn tractor?
You could probably save 4 or 5 grand if you went somewhere besides Neiman Marcus.
Posted by Rutager | April 5, 2008 3:28 AM
Posted on April 5, 2008 03:28
I have 3.5 acres and a very long driveway and I need to have a snow blower on the front. I wish I could spend $20K and get the one with a backhoe and loader.
Posted by George | April 5, 2008 6:44 AM
Posted on April 5, 2008 06:44
Why don't you just install radiant heat under your driveway?
Also, you should be ashamed of yourself. Our gracious host offers up a package for auction that's worth well over a grand...& you whine about losing at the last minute when you only bid 300-&-some measly dollars.
THEN you talk about a prospective $7K lawn mower & a "next gun fund" that has to have at LEAST what you bid in it.
I hope you know I'm kidding. I'm just nurturing my Inner-Spoiled-Brat-Envious-Democrat...but you could have at least attempted to throw a little more scratch John's way.
Posted by Terwiliger | April 6, 2008 1:05 AM
Posted on April 6, 2008 01:05
HEY Terwiliger
HERE! HERE! ( a big wink and a nudge)
Of course he should shower me with filthy lucre, but I fully respect his budget and priorities.
LIFE IS SHORT, ART IS LONG
Posted by john Cox | April 6, 2008 2:12 AM
Posted on April 6, 2008 02:12
I did not have a chance to bid higher.
I did say that she is buying the tractor, not me.
A picture on the wall is nice but a clean driveway after a foot of snow so my wife can leave the house; priceless.
george
Posted by George | April 7, 2008 6:39 AM
Posted on April 7, 2008 06:39
I could let this go, but it's just too much fun to stir the pot.
Be honest...You had ample opportunity to place a higher bid...But rather than making a bid that was more in line with the package offered for sale, you tried to snipe a bargain á la a slimy eBay tactic & somebody else timed it better.
"She's buying the tractor." Does the word "fungible" mean anything to you? OR...Does she have you by the grapes & you need her to authorize the purchase so they don't get crushed?
Unless my calendar is running slow, snow season is a ways off.
You could give her a really nice snow shovel. With a long driveway, a snow a foot deep could keep her out of the house for hours.
I really am kidding, George. We all know its nobody's business how you spend your money, & you don't have to justify anything to anybody here. I hope you enjoy the heck out of your new tractor (& what little peace & quiet it brings) & your new firearm.
Posted by Terwiliger | April 8, 2008 5:18 AM
Posted on April 8, 2008 05:18
I got the book today and it is great. Thanks alot. My wife even liked it. I will try harder next time.
george
Posted by George Rogero | April 9, 2008 9:56 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 21:56
HEY GEORGE
I appreciate your consideration. I'm tricky that way: most people underestimate what I do.
Posted by john Cox | April 9, 2008 11:36 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 23:36
Great site, Good info
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