Ship of Fools: 1776: Bid here!

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Posted by Independence Day (# 1776) on :

Membership number: 1776
Catalogue entry: click here

[ 18. August 2005, 10:32: Message edited by: Auctioneer ]

Posted by Auctioneer (# 12) on :

We move to Lot 8, number 1776, perfect for the patriot shipmate. Would anyone like to declare for Lot 8? Let's start with a bid of $15... do I hear $15?

Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :

$15 bucks.

Posted by Amazing Grace (# 4754) on :

I bid $20.

Charlotte

Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :

$30

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$35

Posted by JB (# 396) on :

$36

Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :

$46

Posted by Amazing Grace (# 4754) on :

$50

Charlotte

Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :

$51

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$52

Posted by JB (# 396) on :

$53

Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :

$55

Posted by Auctioneer (# 12) on :

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

My friends, what greater Happiness could an American have than to be the proud possessor of member number 1776? It could be your inalienable Right to declare your loyalty to the US of A with every post!

#1776 is at $55 -- do I hear $60? Or better yet, $76?

Posted by Sarkycow (# 1012) on :

You're right, Mr Auctioneer, I couldn't be happier than to possess 1776.

$56

Posted by Spiffy da Wonder Sheep (# 5267) on :

$60

And should I point out that I have an undergraduate degree with a specialty in American Political History?

*sings "I'm Proud to be an American"*

Posted by basso (# 4228) on :

Can't anybody here take a hint?

$76

(no, they're not paying me for this...)

b.

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$77

Posted by Sine Nomine (# 3631) on :

$78.00

I think it's classier than a 2-digit number at that price. 2-digit numbers are vulgar.

[ 23. August 2005, 03:10: Message edited by: Sine Nomine ]

Posted by Sine Nomine (# 3631) on :

I forgot. We're not supposed to edit, are we?

Still bidding $78.00

Posted by jlg (# 98) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Sine Nomine:
$78.00

I think it's classier than a 2-digit number at that price. 2-digit numbers are vulgar.

Only to those who didn't inherit them and can't afford to buy them.

*sniff*

$79

Posted by Sine Nomine (# 3631) on :

Then why are you bidding on this one, Missy?

$80.00

Posted by jlg (# 98) on :

Purely for the pleasure of chatting with you, Sir.

$81

Posted by iGeek. (# 3207) on :

$82

...then may I cut in? Care to dance?

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$83

Posted by Sine Nomine (# 3631) on :

$84.00

Because I stand for Motherhood, America, and a hot lunch for orphans.

Posted by Auctioneer (# 12) on :

Speech is free, but it ain't cheap--the Ship needs your greenbacks. Americans, indulge in that most American of pastimes--wrapping yourself in the flag! UnAmericans, score an extra point every time you post on the pond war threads!

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$85

Posted by Sienna (# 5574) on :

$90.00

Take off your hat, Sine, there's a tear-stained eagle passing.... [Biased]

Posted by Sine Nomine (# 3631) on :

Do you see him on the hill at Gettysburg, 'neath that great triumphal arch?

$125.00

Posted by JB (# 396) on :

$130

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$131

Posted by Pyx_e (# 57) on :

$132

P

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$133

Posted by Pyx_e (# 57) on :

$134

P

Lyda I love you like a sister, you do know the auctio0n closed twenty minutes ago, right?

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

So why are you still bidding, babe? [Razz]

$135

Posted by Pyx_e (# 57) on :

Erm, cos its funny and has no consequence other than to note your failing to read the Main page and annoy the auctioneer a bit who will come and close this thread soon.

$140

P

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

$141

Fair enough. If I annoy him with enough money, maybe he'll go away happy. [Big Grin]

[ 02. September 2005, 11:28: Message edited by: Lyda*Rose ]

Posted by Pyx_e (# 57) on :

Thats me broke.

P

Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :

[Big Grin]

Posted by Auctioneer (# 12) on :

<hammer falls>

The winning bid on this thread was for $130 by JB (all the other bids were made after the auction closed). You can make your payment on this page, JB...

http://shipoffools.com/Products/auctions/cc_payment.html

Please note your Lot number (8) as you'll need to enter it into the payment form. Thanks for supporting the ship! If you wish to transfer your board identity to this number, please post on the Winners! thread and we'll arrange your move in the next seven days.

And thanks to everyone else who took part in bidding on this thread. If you'd like to give to the Organ Fund anyway, here's the link...

http://shipoffools.com/Organ/options.html

Thanks!

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