And the high bidder is. . .
Pat McSwain, with a fine bid of $150. Yep -- he's the one that didn't post his bid on the Forum. If it was a secret - like maybe so his intended recipient wouldn't see -- wooops, too late. I've told the world.
Anyway, thanks to those of you that did offer bids. Remember, not only was this a chance to get a cool bit of jewelry that's racing-related -- but also a good opportunity to help the website stay up and running smoothly. Thanks again -- and don't necessarily think that the site doesn't still need a few $$ from all of you. It is Christmas time, you know -- a fine time for giving.
I was going to make the following a private message, but this board doesn't have private messages:
Slim, you need to "send a request for money" via paypal, or give me your paypal addy (this is an email address). I sent you my paypal address with the bid.
Unless you take CC's, then give a ph# to call it in, and type of card. I won't publically post credit info.
Concerning the public post of a private message? If I were in your shoes, I would have nullified the bid privately. To each their own.
Yes, the earrings are a gift for someone who reads this site. She collects flame stuff, but currently cannot race.
You are still welcome to nullify the bid if you wish, but you should do it publically. One thing about some LSR folk, they don't know what anonymous donation means. I was "outed" recently by others as well when I specifically wrote for the donation to be anonymous. I did not specially ask you to keep it anonymous, I just sent the bid privately, so you are off the hook for cancelling the bid if you wish.