Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Saturday, September 22 Opening to Saturday’s Auction – Acapella Congregational Singing Opening devotions Opening thoughts before the auction The auction update says they raised over $468,000.00 during the entire weekend. Good job everyone.
Saturday, September 22 This one brought $3,600.00 and was tie for the quilts raising the most money. This is the other one that brought $3,600.00  I wonder how BDRA will feature the top-selling quilt on the cover of the “Quilting Listing” book next year. 🙂
Friday and Saturday, September 21 & 22 This is just a sampling of the quilt photos I took. If you want to see each picture, go to my Facebook album –Â https://www.facebook.com/doris.j.high/media_set?set=a.10155826911487322&type=3 This is my favorite quilt photo for 2018, because I found the person who quilted this wall hanging. If you noticed that I have […]
Saturday, September 22 This man was teaching children how to make chainsaw creations. I expect it wasn’t the first time this young man worked with a chainsaw. Waiting for the tractor pull to begin. The youngest started first. The tractor for the bigger children Waiting for his turn on the medium tractor Some of my […]
Friday and Saturday, September 21 & 22 Share-A-Meal is where people who offer to prepare and serve a meal post their information: Date, Menu, Number of People. That information is posted on the white board. During the weekend people stop by and purchase a meal. Instead of going out to a restaurant, they go to […]
Friday, September 21 Opening/Welcome by Tom Fritz one of the event coordinators. Opening bids by auctioneer Luke Witman This auction closed the event on Friday evening.
Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22 I had not ever seen a double riding horse. We would have liked to see two children riding this. Lots of pretty things.
Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22 Country Treasures is where you can shop for items that are priced – and not for auction. This is where you pay for your Country Treasures and ask questions about the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is where you bid on paper – and come back now and […]
Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22 I enjoyed watching this little girl dreaming about some of the things she would like. I didn’t stay for the Coin Auction, but was there as people were arriving and preparing the coins. I took a few shots of some of the food that was available. Donuts made […]
Friday, September 21 I have never seen East Hall look so classy. This process is fun to watch. I think this was apple ice cream This is how it is served to the customer – and you can add toppings if you wish. These nuts smelled so good as they roasted. Angela (right) the creative […]
Friday Morning, September 21 A few miscellaneous pictures I took on Friday Morning… This was what visitors saw when they entered at the main entrance at Lebanon Expo Center. I enjoy seeing all the crafts in Brightbill Arena. I was pleased to see Roy Martin making his beautiful canes. He sells what he can and […]
Friday, September 21 The gatekeepers opened the gate for me to enter the heifer barn. 🙂 I love watching young volunteers at this event. Heifers ready for auction The youngest heifer was just over one month old. Opening prayer by co-chairman Tom Fritz The first heifer up for auction. The heifers are donated by local […]
Friday, September 22 I was not able to attend Saturdays auction where the quilts were sold, but I was able to photograph most of the quilts that were there by Friday evening. The featured quilt drew lots of attention. Arriving quilts were received behind the featured quilt. The following are just a sample of the […]
Friday, September 22 This is the last photo I took before heading home on Friday night. Next post – the quilts.
Friday, September 22 As you enter West Hall, the first thing you notice is the Candy Tables on the left in the entrance area. On the right is the Disaster Response information. Notice the orange donation bucket? I like how they advertise that it is a donation bucket. Continuing on the right is the Children’s […]
Friday, September 22 Lebanon Expo Center, Lebanon, PA Auction registration Coin Project Take a container of pretzels home and bring it back next year filled with coins. Or you can bring coins in any container. Specialty Coffee Drinks This is where I got my coffee – to go with my Amish-made filled donut. For me […]
Friday, September 22 The Gift Basket auction is a big deal at this event. These items are priced. Lois and Orpha were busy setting up displays when I went through during the morning. Christine at checkout A good last thought for this post.
Friday, September 22 While walking from East Hall to the Pole Barn I noticed these morning glories looking beautiful in the morning sun. Pole Barn Auction This is one auction where you might be able to get a good deal. Gift of the Heart – school kits were being set up for the afternoon kit […]
Friday, September 22 It was a beautiful morning for walking through the pole barn where the heifer auction would soon be held. As I walked along the outside of the barn all I saw was noses. 🙂 Checking the heifer stats before the auction BDRA Co-Chairman Tom Fritz opens with a welcome and prayer. It’s […]
Friday and Saturday – September 23 & 24 Booklets advertising the auction of 108 quilts and wall hangings. Several were added after the printing of this book. The featured quilt sold for $2,000.00. Those who enjoy quilts will enjoy the following handiwork. There are lots and lots of pictures, so if you don’t enjoy quilts, you should […]
Saturday, September 24 I never saw a mouse trap like this. 🙂 Frank led in opening devotions and audience singing. I know some of the auctioneers and runners, but since I don’t know each one, I will not give names. A few of the auction organizers in conversation. Linnea recording final bids. Meredith announcing the next […]
Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 Several people are checking out which meals are still available. Prior to the auction, hostesses sign up to prepare meals, sometimes by saying what they will prepare, the date, and how many they will serve. On BDRA Friday and Saturday, people can sign up for a meal by paying $20.00 […]
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 Center Hall is the place where everyone goes through to get to other halls, to find information, get BDRA memorabilia, pick up or return pretzel jars, get auction numbers, and enjoy the coin auction. These were returned from last year – with coins collected. Where you get auction numbers and pay […]
Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 I always know when this balloon lady has arrived… …when I see children with balloons. ~~~ Food ~~~ Delicious meals are available each day. This was someone’s Saturday morning breakfast. I don’t get full meals at this event, but always get one order of fries. This year I […]
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 Because of other responsibilities, I missed the actual auctions, but I did get pictures of some of the items that were for sale. The Children’s Auction and Theme Basket Auction are held in East Hall. The children look forward to bidding for these items. ~~~ Theme Baskets ~~~ The theme […]
Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24 This sign directed everyone to the Brightbill Barn Gift of the Heart school kits are part of this disaster relief event as they benefit school children following a disaster. I understand that 150 volunteers assembled 12,000 of these kits. ~~~ Arts & Crafts ~~~ These displays were in the Brightbill Arena […]
This two-day disaster relief auction began in 1977 and has provided over $14,000,000.00 (yes, million) in disaster relief to victims of natural and manmade disasters around the world. ~~~ The Pole Barn auction was held on Saturday and is made up of new and good used items, garden tools, sports equipment, and furniture, and is popular with those […]
Friday morning, September 23 I assume this cute little guy named Goliath is not a heifer. However, somebody may have named a girl Goliath. These pretty girls were donated by farmers – to be purchased by other farmers – to benefit disaster relief. \ I read in a Lebanon newspaper that the heifer auction raised $100,000.00.
Saturday, September 26 Opening devotions on Saturday morning with Glenn Martin. This hand-carved robin brought $2,100.00. The titmouse sold for $1,750.00 Reflection in a wall mirror. One of the auctioneers noticed Jolenne Haller knitting hats as she watched the auction, and asked what she does with the hats. She said, “I give them away.” He […]
Saturday, September 26 Quilts ready for auction. These two always make the quilt auction interesting with their creative clothing. Last year it was crazy hats. This wall hanging was sold at the heifer auction, then given back to be sold at the quilt auction.