Saturday, January 30, 2016

The CARE Auction at Boomerville, East of Quartzsite, Arizona

The CARE Center at Rainbow's End RV Park in Livingston Texas is a unique health care setting that assists full time Escapee members and spouses following illness, injury, surgery or during a progressive long term health situation.  There are 30 plus RV slots available for members to live in their own homes while receiving needed services.

Health assistance costs are kept in check by donations from Escapee members.  Today, The Boomers are holding a CARE Auction to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.





Ellen, aka Vanna White,
brings auction items
to the auctioneer.




"Vanna" displays a custom
made clothes dryer that
hangs from an RV ladder.




A 2015 Albuquerque Balloon
 Fiesta Program, 2016 Balloon
 Fiesta Calendar & Nylon Bag







There are at least 50 items to auction off.  "Vanna" has help displaying items for bid.





A stylish dog shaped
fan






A new Rhino Flex RV
Sewer Kit







The CARE Auction went on for several hours.  Knit Hats, Jewelry, Baskets of Consumables, Furniture, Appliances, Kitchenware and all kinds of useful items were sold.




Eric won the bid on this basket:
Red Wine, Pretzels, Vodka,
Vermouth, Olives, Wine Glasses,
Martini Glasses. Beer Cozies
& Coasters.






There was a lot of laughter as items were described and the bidding went higher and higher.  The total raised at this CARE Auction is......  drum roll please...... $5,180.00.

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