It was "sniped": the winning bidder was using software to pile in at the last few seconds with his maximum bid. Auction end was at 18:00:00 and he landed with 57 seconds to go. US $11,175.00 Jun-14-09 17:59:03 PDT No, it wasn't sniped. The winning bid was placed on June 10th, 4 days before it closed. What is strange though too, is that the high bid is $100 above the next lowest bid, yet other bids were made in smaller increments. all bids on the closed auction It is up for sale again. See link below. Here is a link that might be useful: POLAR BEAR Family CERAMIC Art Pottery SCULPTURE~Signed

Donna, this is a local on line auction.. and I am not sure if I can mention the name of the auction.. or not.. It is local in Cincinnati, Ohio.. I just showed the pic so some of you could get some ideas.. this piece could go for a lot more when it gets down to the final hours of the auction.. I will let you know.. Huggy

I spent some time looking at these and reading the commentary on each one. The ones that appealed the most to me were: 1. Bob Axmear - lovely hosta. If it comes my way, I will definitely buy it, paying homage to Mr. Axmear, RIP. 2. Don's Big Seedling is ....... well, BIG! What's not to love about a beautiful, huge blue? 3. Sharon Stone - I definitely WANT! 4. Scimitar - I like everything about this one.

I've had corn sticks made in that kind of pan, but not since I left Texas. I liked them, but I do not feel the need to make them. The oat containers are from Harvest, and the Quaker box is for corn meal! I got those mixed up. I cannot imagine why anyone would have saved old boxes like that, unless they used them for storing something, but they do not seem practical. Some of the items are interesting to me to look at, but I really do not want any of them, except perhaps for one of the crocks, as I could possibly use one of them (if it is not damaged) to make kimchi. I doubt I would make my own sauerkraut, but there is that possibility. I have been looking for new crocks and have not seen any, although I have not made a concerted effort.