Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 5:00 PM – Opening devotions and singing before the auction on Friday evening. Auctioneers waiting their turn. The beginning of an auction that lasts for many hours – Friday evening through Saturday evening. gi Opening Devotions on Saturday morning. Waiting for their turn to display an auction item. […]
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 The auction stage ~ waiting for auctioneers. ~~~ Some of the people who make things happen. ~~~ Items for auction It sold several times (two buyers said, “Sell it again.”) – for a total of $4,150.00 This beautiful hand-painted purse sold for $200.00. Twenty saffron bulbs […]
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 A few of the children’s activities ~ and several children. That is a lot of M & M’s. ~~~ I have a lot of quilt photos, so I pulled some that are for cribs or children’s beds. ~~~ I just can’t post the next three pictures without […]
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 The first thing you see – when entering West Hall from Center Hall is the Candy Table. The photos will take you around the room – clockwise. This is where people purchase meals ~ donated by people and prepared at their houses. The last section of West Hall ~ when […]
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 The information table This is where everyone got their auction numbers. The coin project The Coin Auction Center Hall just seems to be there, the area you walk through to get to North Hall, East Hall, and all the other places – then back again ~ but on […]
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 Warm Amish-made donuts are difficult to resist ~ and they sell lots of them. I was wishing that they would sell donut holes by the piece but they are placed in a container of 10 or 12. And I didn’t want and entire donut – just one donut […]
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 A few Country Treasures clerks Some items that were for sale in this area. ~~~Gift Basket Auction~~~ For this auction people fill and donate baskets (or other containers) of similar items. So many things to be sold for disaster benefit.
Friday, September 26 I love looking at other people’s crafts and admire their creativity. This post won’t need many words. Enjoy. The first place I stopped was Bruce Plowman’s display. I was fascinated by his woodworking skills. I love this lady’s flower arrangements. She looks quite serious here as she listens to someone, but she […]
Friday, September 26 My note from last year said they assembled 12,000 school kits, so I expect they had the same number this year. I didn’t think to ask. (I was told that number is correct.) Everyone has their own job – beginning with the bag, then three notebooks. Then there are the other ingredients […]
Friday, September 26 The Heifer Auction is one of the first activities of this weekend event, so I will begin my series of photos with pictures of heifers. Heifers are donated to the auction so funds can be raised for disaster relief projects – like repairing homes which have been damaged by floods and hurricanes. I […]
Saturday Evening, April 12 We arrived early to set up the projector and display table. When we were finished with the setup, I had opportunity to photograph the pretty flowers on each table. They were donated by Cremer Florist, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Then I checked out the silent auction ~ and did some bidding of my own. […]
As I went through the final pictures from the auction (September 27 & 28) I discovered I missed entering one that should have been with the main auction pictures on Saturday morning… Opening devotions by Paul Brubaker – Pastor at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, Lititz, Pennsylvania. The quilt auction is a highlight of the two days and […]
This is just a sampling of the more than 80 beautiful quilts and quilted wall hangings. Preparing a quilt for display. Hanging quilts. Love this elephant!. Taking quilts down for the auction. More quilt pictures to come…
I always enjoy this auction, because it’s when some of the really interesting items are sold. I would have loved to own this hand carved bird by Ned. However, the bidding quickly went to $1,000.00 and eventually sold for $2,200. This duck brought $1,300.00. The chickadee brought $950.00. Enjoy some of the other items for sale. One of […]
Friday, September 27 10:30 a.m. – There were already lots of people looking at items in North Hall when I arrived. These things would be auctioned later in the day and on Saturday morning. Duane Ness is the Chairman of this event and because he has to be at a lot of places and meet a […]
I will start with the Farmers Produce Market. Those who like fresh produce enjoy this area of West Hall. Next to it – as you walk toward Center Hall – are the delicious canned goods. The Children’s area is a fun place for parents and children. It’s also where the children come for amazing face painting designs. The Markley’s always […]
West Hall is a popular stopping place for those who attend the Disaster Relief Auction. There are lots of homemade goodies. Cerwin asked me to bring a pie home – and there were many choices. I bought a raisin crumb pie. It was delicious. This young man has displayed his hot pads in West Hall […]
This is just a sampling of the food that was available at the BDRA last weekend. Some food items were available throughout both days, while other meals were at set times. I received permission to go inside the sausage sandwich stand. It looked and smelled delicious. As I approached the French fry stand, I noticed my […]
Friday & Saturday, September 27 & 28 Center Hall (at Lebanon Expo Center) is the place for any information you may need for the two-day event. It is also the place to get your auction number – and then pay your bill. Across the room is the coin area. Here you can get a large container of pretzels and then bring […]
Tonight’s entry includes two more features from last week’s disaster relief auction. The pole barn auction was held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. This auction includes some unique items – and is usually a great place to get a good deal. These made me smile. The book “How to Get Running Water in Your Home – On Your Farm” […]
These are special items that are not sold on auction. Country Treasurers is like shopping at a craft store. Some of the ladies and girls who volunteer at Country Treasures. A few nice items for sale. You can write your bid – and increase it – many times throughout the day. Orpha does a […]
Gift baskets are popular items at this event. I am always amazed at everyone’s creativity in designing these basket arrangements. If you are not familiar with gift basket auctions, the baskets usually contain items that go together. Many people check out the contents and attend the auction.
There are a nice variety of activities for the children at this two-day event. I always enjoy watching children’s auctions because the children do not try to hide the fact that they are bidding. They just hold their number in the air until they are finished bidding. It takes a good auctioneer to conduct […]
There was no time to post yesterday, so I just chose a favorite picture from my large store of BDRA pictures. This was a framed photo in the Silent Auction
I went to Lebanon Fairgrounds early yesterday to capture some pictures of the heifer auction which started at 11:00 a.m. As I approached the last pole barn, it was obvious that the heifer auction had begun. Some people were still getting auction numbers. Heifers were being prepared for auction. I watched as several heifers (many pregnant […]
If you are in the Lebanon, Pennsylvania, area, you won’t want to miss this event (Friday and Saturday) at Lebanon Expo Center where lots of money will be raised for Brethren Disaster Relief. I just got home from taking a few pictures of the late morning and early afternoon happenings. The quilt auction will […]