There are some things I saw in your auction that I woulda definately put on-line for people across the country to see that may want it in their collections and not just locals.
That old car? who knows if there are only 4 left in the country!
someone in California may be looking for it and pay a ton!
I happen to really like the flat bed with wheels and a long handle.
would be cool in a backyard with alot of plants.
that woulda been something I woulda liked to of seen online and put a bid in from home. kinda like phone bidding.
Back in the day I went in full costume. Burned The Girls many a time. Many a time They were cooled gently at the rose water place by the guy in the Scottish kilt.
Used to buy my perfume at the little scent kiosk over to the east, by Puke'un Snot.
Have a GREAT TIME, Icelette!!!!!! Eat some King's Nuts in my honor!
I'm OK Green. I put off the surgery until the 27th of next month. I'm pushing it way over the 30 day window but I feel confident. Plus I don't want to hear any bad news anytime soon anyway. Way too much going on. Should be better at the end of the month. I go in right after Ali's 13th birthday party the day before.
Hi! GOOD to hear from you! I am worried... Think about you often.
I, too, am optimistic. Am no dr., but I take comfort in the uglies were encapsolated and nothing found with the pooper scope. All digits and eyes Xed for you. Glad you checked in. How was the trip? Pics? Love you bunches.
I'm back! Auction has really taken a lot out of me.
I went out there friday morning and worked my butt off right up till 10am saturday when they auctioned the first item. Then I had to help the auctioneer during the auction. It took over 7 1/2 hours to auction everything with 2 rings going at the same time for most of the time.
Everything sold well (exept one BIG item)...
We got over $20,000 for the Oil Pull Rumely. Guy from Michigan with friends from Ohio bought it.
The other steam rumely brought over $6000 and a guy was up from Iowa (with his Dad from Texas) since thursday checking it out with ultra sound. He said everthing was in really great shape and the best condition he's ever seen. Said Pennys Dad really knew what he was doing.
We got $2000 an acre for the land. The guns and coollectables went really well. All the tractors brought very good money. The John Deere 820 brought in over $8,000. I have that on video and posted the selling of that item on youtube.
The item that did not sell was the 3 acres with the house and 5 buildings on it. I bought it. I have a "Cabin" now. Needs some work, but should be fun watching my grandkids chasing toads for the next years to come. Anyone like to help me shingle later this month???
Here are a few pics of the crowd. There were over 500 registered bidders and over 1000 people there.
Mikey, I'm glad the auction was such a big success. I bet you're glad it finally came time for it and that it's now over. Enjoy some time for yourselves. You deserve it.
We are planning on a relaxing weekend over laborday at my wifes uncles cabin. Then one more week of work up at her Dads (our place) picking up and throwing everything thats left and we can relax up there too! Kind of...we need a roof before winter and I have to fix the leaking toilet wax ring and tear out the wet carpet in the bathroom. Also need to make sure the wood stove's blower works. I'm thinking I might replace it with a LP furnace.
If you're gonna shingle, get an air nailer and a compressor. If you are still nailing shingles by hand, or even using those hammer staplers, you have no idea how much quicker you can get it done.
Mom of Many in Mendota Heights: "I have had the honor of working a wee bit with two incredible St. Paul restaurateurs over the past weeks: Dan O'Gara and Dave Cossetta. The O'Gara clan has bought the old St. Bernard's Hall at the State Fair, and they have transformed it into a lovely pub. My family's Irish soda bread will be on the O'Gara's menu, and it is being mass-produced in the Cossetta bakery and sold during the 'Great Minnesota Get Together.'
"This recipe was handed down to me from my Uncle Dick. He has a penchant for collecting such things. Years ago, when we were visiting a church in County Clare, pursuing genealogy, he found an old formula for ale in an ancestor's file. This beer was eventually made by the former Schmidt Brewery (called Landmark Brewing Company at the time), which my uncle co-owned, and was sold as McMahon's Potato Ale, alongside his Pig's Eye Pilsner. [Bulletin Board interjects: We must interrupt, Mom of Many, for a bit of very local history. The name "Pig's Eye Pilsner" was first suggested — by Patrick Pfundstein of St. Paul — in the Bulletin Board of Friday, August 31, 1990, under the headline "Readers brew up flood of new beer names." At the time, the old Schmidt brewery was on the verge of coming back to life — and we had invited readers to propose names for the new owner's beer, or beers.]
"With Uncle Dick's soda-bread directions in hand, I visited the hot Cossetta ovens a couple of those steamy afternoons we've been having lately, and helped fine-tune the recipe. During the taste-testing, we were surrounded by pans of lasagna and loaves of fresh bread nestled in baskets. We spread sweetened butter on slices of the baked goods, 'ooh-ing and ahh-ing' with our mouths full as we made our final decisions as to which was the best. Dave, Dan and I had a laugh about the fact that Irish soda bread was being baked in America at an Italian restaurant by a Mexican-born head baker, Jaime, who studied in France — a great example of a melting pot!
"Standing in the scullery, which had the aroma of yeast and basil, I was witness to Mr. O'Gara's and Mr. Cossetta's friendly bantering as they discussed the vast differences between Irish and Italian cuisine. (Essentially: The Irish boil their meat, and the Italians bake it.) After consuming the Irish soda bread, Mr. Cossetta asked us to sample his focaccia bread, which was brushed with olive oil and coarse salt. It was magnificent.
"Before I left the kitchens, I was glad to have the opportunity to thank both of these men for the support they (and some other local restaurant owners) give our troops by treating our deployed soldiers to a special Minnesota meal. This act of gratitude is appreciated by so many people in the area, and touches this mom's heart personally, since one of our sons is an Army ROTC student in college.
"Both Dan O'Gara and Dave Cossetta have the gift of blarney and are very personable — I'm sure this is one of the reasons they are so successful. It was fun to see these two 'godfathers of food' egging each other on — and yet, at the same time, helping their fellow restaurateur. I wish much success to both of their families with their new endeavors. They deserve it!
"Buon Appetito (Italian)! Bain taitneamh as do bheil (Irish/Gaelic)!"
Looking to go to the fair this weekend since I don't have to work but I don't have the kids, mom can't go with because of her feet (she can't walk that far), I had a friend that was going to go with me but I think he bailed on me....maybe I'm just not meant to go to the fair this year??
Anyone heading out there that wouldn't minda tag along?
yeah but ren fest is open through October right:? State fair is over for the year this weekend... Since I have my weekends off now I'll be able to do Ren Fest any weekend.
Went for a few hours at the fair today (monday). It was pretty cool, I showed up at the gates around 9:30ish and a guy was looking to get rid of some advance tickets he had. I offered him some cash for one, but he refused and just said "Go have fun" and handed me a ticket. Really cool, plus I didn't feel like since I paid for a full price ticket I would have to stay all day. So I didn't, I just spent a few hours going around to check out the short list of things I enjoy most at the fair. I figure, why bother wasting time on the stuff you don't really care about.
Speaking of waste of time, I tried going to the eco-friendly booth... I keep going back there, hoping to see some revival of the old technology building with some tech companies. 3M was there, but sadly, not giving anything out but some literature about how to be more eco-friendly... I can look that stuff up online if I cared. I want some post its or band aids or some tape.. Oh well, come to think of it, I get plenty of freebies like that at work from time to time, so I'm good :smile:
Did I mention I love my job? It'll be sad when I have to leave it for something better. I certainly wish they would put more IT staff on the real payroll. Alas, I can't live without benefits forever, and HP's jobs are far too inviting to pass up when the right opportunity presents itself. I get a great networking opportunity next week, since HP is throwing a small party for the printer refresh project completion. We're taking a dinner cruise out on the St. Croix. A bunch of HP guys will be there, so that will be cool.
Anyways, too much to type in one post I guess, lol.
Glad the only area we didn't hit this year was the eco place. Hit everywhere else during all the days we went this year. We were hit with fireworks shrapnel tonight to close out the nice summer. On to school and autumn. Sorry we missed you today KC What a great fair this year!! Expensive but great company so it didn't matter :cool:
We didn't need tickets to the KISS concert - you could still hear them clear as a bell a mile away from the Grandstand - they had those amps turned up to '11'. The fireballs at the beginning of the show were visible, too. Looked like a blast.
Also found out on Sunday that even though we joked about KISS having extra fireworks that's why the fireworks show seem to go forever Saturday night.. It was kinda true... KISS had a Fireworks show planned for after they exited the stage, so when added to the already set fair fireworks, it was a never ending show!!
It was definitely the best fireworks display that I've ever seen at the fair.
Incidentally, Inver Grove Heights are having their awesome fireworks this Saturday. And this year is beefed up for 9/11. A team of fireworks enthusiasts put the show on every year and it never disappoints since they have some very unique displays that aren't seen anywhere else.
There are some things I saw in your auction that I woulda definately put on-line for people across the country to see that may want it in their collections and not just locals.
That old car? who knows if there are only 4 left in the country!
someone in California may be looking for it and pay a ton!
I happen to really like the flat bed with wheels and a long handle.
would be cool in a backyard with alot of plants.
that woulda been something I woulda liked to of seen online and put a bid in from home. kinda like phone bidding.
GOOD LUCK STILL! wish I could be there!
I took friday off to go deal with some last minute stuff on the auction and won't be online till it's over. Hope some of you can make it out. Plenty of toy tractors to buy also! Something for everyone!
http://www.hinesauctionservice.com/index.php?subp=1&sct=&pg=ap&pid=17435
Break a leg! Hope you scarf up!
Back in the day I went in full costume. Burned The Girls many a time. Many a time They were cooled gently at the rose water place by the guy in the Scottish kilt.
Used to buy my perfume at the little scent kiosk over to the east, by Puke'un Snot.
Have a GREAT TIME, Icelette!!!!!! Eat some King's Nuts in my honor!
And Clue Master? How's he doing? Worried about him.
ty4 thinking of me :litesmile:
I, too, am optimistic. Am no dr., but I take comfort in the uglies were encapsolated and nothing found with the pooper scope. All digits and eyes Xed for you. Glad you checked in. How was the trip? Pics? Love you bunches.
I went out there friday morning and worked my butt off right up till 10am saturday when they auctioned the first item. Then I had to help the auctioneer during the auction. It took over 7 1/2 hours to auction everything with 2 rings going at the same time for most of the time.
Everything sold well (exept one BIG item)...
We got over $20,000 for the Oil Pull Rumely. Guy from Michigan with friends from Ohio bought it.
The other steam rumely brought over $6000 and a guy was up from Iowa (with his Dad from Texas) since thursday checking it out with ultra sound. He said everthing was in really great shape and the best condition he's ever seen. Said Pennys Dad really knew what he was doing.
We got $2000 an acre for the land. The guns and coollectables went really well. All the tractors brought very good money. The John Deere 820 brought in over $8,000. I have that on video and posted the selling of that item on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy9X-JaCc4w
The item that did not sell was the 3 acres with the house and 5 buildings on it. I bought it. I have a "Cabin" now. Needs some work, but should be fun watching my grandkids chasing toads for the next years to come. Anyone like to help me shingle later this month???
Here are a few pics of the crowd. There were over 500 registered bidders and over 1000 people there.
how much you want for it!! hehe you can bring your grand kids out anytime you want to catch toads also!! lol
The best State Fair in our state!
Mom of Many in Mendota Heights: "I have had the honor of working a wee bit with two incredible St. Paul restaurateurs over the past weeks: Dan O'Gara and Dave Cossetta. The O'Gara clan has bought the old St. Bernard's Hall at the State Fair, and they have transformed it into a lovely pub. My family's Irish soda bread will be on the O'Gara's menu, and it is being mass-produced in the Cossetta bakery and sold during the 'Great Minnesota Get Together.'
"This recipe was handed down to me from my Uncle Dick. He has a penchant for collecting such things. Years ago, when we were visiting a church in County Clare, pursuing genealogy, he found an old formula for ale in an ancestor's file. This beer was eventually made by the former Schmidt Brewery (called Landmark Brewing Company at the time), which my uncle co-owned, and was sold as McMahon's Potato Ale, alongside his Pig's Eye Pilsner. [Bulletin Board interjects: We must interrupt, Mom of Many, for a bit of very local history. The name "Pig's Eye Pilsner" was first suggested — by Patrick Pfundstein of St. Paul — in the Bulletin Board of Friday, August 31, 1990, under the headline "Readers brew up flood of new beer names." At the time, the old Schmidt brewery was on the verge of coming back to life — and we had invited readers to propose names for the new owner's beer, or beers.]
"With Uncle Dick's soda-bread directions in hand, I visited the hot Cossetta ovens a couple of those steamy afternoons we've been having lately, and helped fine-tune the recipe. During the taste-testing, we were surrounded by pans of lasagna and loaves of fresh bread nestled in baskets. We spread sweetened butter on slices of the baked goods, 'ooh-ing and ahh-ing' with our mouths full as we made our final decisions as to which was the best. Dave, Dan and I had a laugh about the fact that Irish soda bread was being baked in America at an Italian restaurant by a Mexican-born head baker, Jaime, who studied in France — a great example of a melting pot!
"Standing in the scullery, which had the aroma of yeast and basil, I was witness to Mr. O'Gara's and Mr. Cossetta's friendly bantering as they discussed the vast differences between Irish and Italian cuisine. (Essentially: The Irish boil their meat, and the Italians bake it.) After consuming the Irish soda bread, Mr. Cossetta asked us to sample his focaccia bread, which was brushed with olive oil and coarse salt. It was magnificent.
"Before I left the kitchens, I was glad to have the opportunity to thank both of these men for the support they (and some other local restaurant owners) give our troops by treating our deployed soldiers to a special Minnesota meal. This act of gratitude is appreciated by so many people in the area, and touches this mom's heart personally, since one of our sons is an Army ROTC student in college.
"Both Dan O'Gara and Dave Cossetta have the gift of blarney and are very personable — I'm sure this is one of the reasons they are so successful. It was fun to see these two 'godfathers of food' egging each other on — and yet, at the same time, helping their fellow restaurateur. I wish much success to both of their families with their new endeavors. They deserve it!
"Buon Appetito (Italian)! Bain taitneamh as do bheil (Irish/Gaelic)!"
Anyone heading out there that wouldn't minda tag along?
we will be at the fair tomorrow all day if anyone wants to meet up for a bit. we will be all over the place...ending at KIZZ at the grandstand.
last nights Mercy Me concert at the fair was really good. I highly recommend them if you ever get the chance.
The President of the State Fair and his wife sat next to us in the 9th row.
Speaking of waste of time, I tried going to the eco-friendly booth... I keep going back there, hoping to see some revival of the old technology building with some tech companies. 3M was there, but sadly, not giving anything out but some literature about how to be more eco-friendly... I can look that stuff up online if I cared. I want some post its or band aids or some tape.. Oh well, come to think of it, I get plenty of freebies like that at work from time to time, so I'm good :smile:
Did I mention I love my job? It'll be sad when I have to leave it for something better. I certainly wish they would put more IT staff on the real payroll. Alas, I can't live without benefits forever, and HP's jobs are far too inviting to pass up when the right opportunity presents itself. I get a great networking opportunity next week, since HP is throwing a small party for the printer refresh project completion. We're taking a dinner cruise out on the St. Croix. A bunch of HP guys will be there, so that will be cool.
Anyways, too much to type in one post I guess, lol.
Incidentally, Inver Grove Heights are having their awesome fireworks this Saturday. And this year is beefed up for 9/11. A team of fireworks enthusiasts put the show on every year and it never disappoints since they have some very unique displays that aren't seen anywhere else.
Will be out there for the Coroation at 4pm
we were 1/2 way back and way right.