We were excited to attend the annual fundraiser, which included a silent Auction (I bought an astounding photograph of Santa Fe by Michael M. Smith – check out his website!) -- he also took the photo of me with Ebby the Bear! There was also a live auction (Rick bid high on a nature walk where you view “raptors”) and fun stops like the gold mine, where you buy a rock (that entitles you to a drink) and brush off the glitters. If the stone is gold underneath, you’re entered in a drawing for a diamond).
There was also a hog-roping stop. (I didn’t try, but Rick did!) He actually got the noose around it's horns!
There were also raffles (we didn’t win, but I didn’t NEED a dinner out, though I could have used the framing or car detailing!)
Here was the fun part – the dinner was very out-west, meaning beef stew, biscuits and baked beans served in a tin plate, peach cobbler with ice cream, and good salads – all served from the chuck wagon!
There was even a "campfire" nearby!
I love it – how many fundraisers do you get to attend where you can wear your jeans!
And the "set decorataions" were great -- wonderful old hats, serapes...
A good time had by all -- and good funds raised for a good cause!
looks like a grand time was had. and "hey you!" finally good to put a face with the name.:0)
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stopping by to invite you over to my blog where I am hostessing not 1..but 3 fun drawings in celebration of Leap yr. day. won't you come join the fun?
Tina
Now that looked like a fun time,,and love the pic of you and Teddy. Rick looks like he could do some serious roping!!!
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What a party! Looks like a great time, Jeanie! You need to come to Santa Fe sometimes. My favorite place.
ReplyDeleteYEE HAW!!! Ha ha ..sounds like a good ole'time. I am still lagging after my campout..heh heh.
ReplyDeleteOooh this sounds like so much fun! I love silent auctions!! Live ones make me quite nervous! lol. I would love to go panning for gold, and who wouldn't love to receive a diamond for free!
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ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying your blog. We need to get together one of these days!! I'm working way too many hours lately but I'll call one of these nights when I get home before it's too late!
Take care and keep writing :-)
Gina
Oh what fun! And aren't you lucky to get Michael M. Smith to take your photo! You look mahvelous, dahling. I know Smith's work from when I lived in Santa Fe. Glad you and Rick had a fantastic time, all for a good cause - which makes it even better!
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