Have you ever been to an auction?

I have told you I work at Happy's on Wednesdays.  At Happy's, the front of the store is dedicated to items that different people make or find to sell in the shop.  The middle of the building houses "gently used" furniture and home decor.  At the very back is where auctions are held. 

I thought I would share how auctions go in case you have wanted to attend but was unsure of what to expect.  So here we go...

This is the front

of Happy's in Ayden

(534 Third Street in Ayden).  Sorry...this is a poor picture!

At Happy's the auctions are usually once a month on Sunday afternoons.  We have an email list of people who are interested and we notify them of the date and when they can view ahead of time.  Sometimes, people just go to  www.auctionzip.com and look us up. We post a list of the items to be auctioned and some photos and room views of things to be auctioned.  Many people view ahead of time because they can leisurely browse items to see condition and consider pricing prior to bidding at the auction.  Usually the auction is set up by Thursday before the auction on Sunday afternoon.

 You come through the door to the middle portion of the building...

At the end of the long counter there will be someone to take your name and give you a card with a number...

See the yellow cards in the left hand corner...you get one and  and find a place to sit.   If you want to bid on an item, you raise your hand or your card.  If you win the item by bidding the most the auctioneer will annouce your number as the winner.  There is someone sitting at a computer that inputs your number and the item and how much the item sold for...

 Pat Persinger is the auctioneer.  She is very funny and always says interesting things to keep the audience's attention.

There are people who walk up and down the aisles showing the items that are being auctioned (if they are not too big to hold).

 Some people come to the auction right from church, so they always have good food to eat...delicious hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, chips, and awesome desserts (like Dutch Apple Pie or Strawberry Shortcake or Banana Pudding).

 Here is the last of some rich, chocolate, cream cheese thing...it never lasts long.  We are thankful to Barney Barker for the grilled hot dogs and Janice Hardee for the desserts.
Notice!!!  They are not small servings.

 

 

 We also have Smoothies.  Once you see someone drinking one, you automatically want one yourself. 

Here is Pat pointing at someone who is bidding

and in the background is her daughter and business

partner, Laura Todd.

When you are ready to leave or the auction is over, you check out at the place you picked up your card.  If you use check or cash they charge a buyer's premium of 10%...with credit cards and  debit cards it is 13%.

The greatest thing about coming to an auction at Happy's is

you always

leave feeling like

you are FAMILY.

Remember, God is always at work around us and often shows Himself in the most “unexpected” ways.

         Pat

Happenings at Happy's

Wouldn't it be great to work at a place called "Happy's"?  Well, it is and I work there every Wednesday 10:00AM to 5PM.  I have had several people ask me how things are going at Happy's so I wanted to share some pictures of things I have sold in the last month or so...

I have sold several "love you" frames made with scrabble letters.

My best seller by far has been the jewelry frames...the one in the middle and one on the right has sold.

The zebra rug and the "extended hanger thing" above the table sold in December.

These cute cups just recently sold for half price...after Christmas Sale.



This ottoman was given to me by a friend and I recovered it...it sold in December.



This sign sold in December.



This is my Family Rules and it sold in December...I am going to make more of these but put them in large picture frames...I have 2 more of these in different colors...I am selling them for $10 because they are made with paper and fabric.




Sold in December.





I was selling these glasses for a friend...they sold at our Christmas Open House at Happy's.




The memo board sold in December.



Here are a few things I am getting ready to take to the shop.

I wish I had done before and after photos so you could see things from the beginning. 

So here are several projects I am working on where I am taking before pictures!

My goal is to have a set for a little girl's room...I am thinking about painting it white or maybe a very pale pink.  What do you think? 

Remember, God is always at work around us and often shows Himself in the most “unexpected” ways.       Pat

A New Year

Can I just tell you that the past year has been a real adventure.  I never expected to be retired from education so soon (perhaps when my youngest graduated from college).  I never expected to be trying out a new business.  It was never on my radar screen . And I never expected to have a blog site.  Me, the one who is so totally ill equipped to use the computer, cell phone, and even the TV remote.  So it is not a total s-t-r-etch to think that the title of my business and blog includes "Unexpected".  The blog title was chosen for many reasons and some of those I will share later.


As I enter into my 2nd year I am wondering what lies ahead.  Let me share a few pictures of my workspace...my garage...or as Larry (my husband) says, "you've taken over my man cave".

What a mess!  I always say I am the most organized, unorganized person I know.  Anyway there are projects awaiting among all that stuff.

Stay tuned!

Remember, God is always at work around us and often shows Himself in the most “unexpected” ways.       Pat

Remember,

God is always at work around us

and often shows Himself

in the most “unexpected” ways.      

Pat