Nice Article in Boston Globe - 'Winning Bids'

Nice article on cMarket in todays (8/15/05) Boston Globe - read it here:


http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2005/08/15/winning_bids

Organ Pipe National Monument - Go, go, go!

I had a free afternoon in Phoenix recently...and a car...and a desire to see something 'new'...so I heading down to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (http://www.nps.gov/orpi/). Boy oh boy, it was spectacular. Who knew there was so much beauty in the desert? Not me, that's for sure. It's 150 miles south of Phoenix and sits right on the border with Mexico. I did the Ajo Mountain Drive - it's 23 miles and will take about 2'ish hours...if you take the time to see what's to be seen. Highly recommended.

Bid! Bid! Bid! Early and often!

Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts
Aquarian Minyan
Anthony Spinazzola Foundation
Border to Border USA
Brooklyn Academy of Music
California Society of Enrolled Agents
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
JA World Wide 2005 GLC Silent Auction
New Center Council
The Baddish Group
The Medical Foundation - For Fathering Project
Wisdom of the Elders

Great (!) BBQ in Tulsa, OK

If you ever find yourself in Tulsa, OK...and you don't get yourself over the Elmer's (4130 S Peoria Avenue), then you just aren't serious about barbecue. Man. So good...and I highly recommend the Badwich (and make sure you mix the sauces - mild, sweet, and hot).

Hmmm, hmmm, hmmm, good.

:-)

Roger Williams Park Zoo Zoobilee

...they're back for their 3rd auction with us...and it's been amazing to watch their progress...this year they sold their online sponsorship for a not insignificant sum of money.

They have a terrific event and they're a great organization...start bidding in their auction:

Roger Williams Park Zoo

New Auctions

Bid early, bid often!

Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts
Border to Border USA
Brooklyn Academy of Music
California Society of Enrolled Agents
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
Corm & the Coach Golf Tourney
Marketplace Network
Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Baddish Group
The Medical Foundation - For Fathering Project

I'm baaaack.

I'm back to blogging on a regular basis - so start reading!

My favorite kind of cMarket email

You've Won!

Congratulations!

You have the winning bid of $375.00 for Tasting Lunch for Two at BOULEY in Love Our Children USA Auction auction.

Thank you for your support. If you're feeling generous, how about rounding up for a good cause? Click to find out how you can become a bid booster. This offer expires Apr 24, 2005 11:00 PM EST.

You will receive an email reconfirming your winning bid for this item in a few days. This email will include a tax deduction notice and information about claiming your item.

Thank you again for contributing to a great cause!

Organization: Love Our Children USA

Item Name: Tasting Lunch for Two at BOULEY

Item Number: 4

Your Winning Bid: $375.00

Estimated Value: $200.00

Freakonomics

...veering away from just doing cMarket posts:

I just finished Freakonomics by Steven Levitt (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/006073132X/qid=1114279138/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/104-8477230-1495936?v=glance&s=books&n=507846).

Fascinating...a terrific read (and a, unfortunately, short one)...highly recommended.

Memo to myself:

...must blog more. Otherwise, what's the point.

In the market for a new car?

How about this:

1956 RED PORSCHE SPEEDSTER REPLICA

Engine: 4 cylinder Transmission: 4 speed Exterior color: Red Interior color: Tan Miles: 1,400 Welcome to the world of the 356 Speedster. This car is a replica of Porsche's famous Speedster with its low windscreen, exclusive badges, and soft top that stows below the level of the body for a sleek, clean profile. Since Porsche produced fewer than 3,000 speedsters, originals are getting harder to find and their prices are soaring. This replica is a highest-quality manufactured vehicle built to exacting standards using all new or rebuilt components. Cosmetically, it's difficult to tell this car apart from a real one. The interior is fully covered in high quality leather and overall fit and finish is excellent from top to bottom. Enjoy all the fun and style of a classic Speedster in a user-friendly car that is absolutely ready to drive and show!

Special Instructions: Winning bidder is responsible for picking up the car in the Seattle area. Vehicle will not be shipped. Please contact Densho if you would like a copy of the apprisal or additional information.

http://www.cmarket.com/catalog/itemDetail.do?ID=7e10eee791ca360112565475a5d86542&cate=All&sortby=

From the Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project auction.

SIX FEET UNDER Premiere Party and DVD Set

...and so I'm going through auctions (man, I need to get a life! :-) and found this in the Cable Positive (link below) auction.

http://www.cmarket.com/catalog/itemDetail.do?ID=f3e1316e91ca360123149395cbb84606&cate=Premiere%20Parties&sortby=

I love Six Feet Under!

Now, if they only had an item for the premiere for Deadwood I'd be in seventh heaven.

Auctions, auctions, auction!

C'mon - get bidding!

Some of these close in the next day or two. All you Red Sox fans need to check out the Boston.com link - this is the Gordon Edes auction (sportswriter for the Boston Globe).

Albert L. Schultz JCC
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay - MetroWest Area
Audubon Nature Institute
Boston Partners in Education
Boston.com
Cable Positive
Cedar Crest College
Densho
Dwight Hall at Yale
Love Our Children USA
St. Edward’s School
The Boston Globe