Bobthebuilder

Thanks John, I am surprised at that as well. Nice to get it started and hopefully someone will see the value in both the product and the cause. We are making progress tho and overall I am pleased with the auction. Still 6 days to go.
You no doubt saw todays bid of $800.00 for the Yankee jersey you donated.
Bob

Bobthebuilder

Good article, but Hans is upset they did not get it quite right. Instead of calling us "a group of safety conscious offshore boating enthusiasts" they have us down as a "boating safety group". But that is the press for you. Never known to get it just right. I told Hans not to worry, the rest of it is good and will get people out Saturday and that is what is important.
Bob

Bobthebuilder

The logistics of putting something like this together is a bit mind boggling at times. You never know what is going to jump out and bite you.
This afternoon I was informed that there is a sailing regatta scheduled for Saturday, just off the end of the Naples Pier. This of coarse is right where we were to pass by for pictures.
They are going to talk about it to see what can be done to accomodate us. I will let you know the outcome.
Bob

Bobthebuilder

It is now 9:00 PM and the bidding is closed for item # 13.
Mr. Wayne Korn, Marco Island is the winner of 2 seats on Terry Sobo's Nor Tech paceboat in Saturdays benefit Run to Naples. Congratulations Wayne and thank you.
Bob

We now have bidders on 17 of the 20 items in the auction pool. Auction closes on Sunday Feb. 4th at 5:00 PM EST. Lots of great items well below market value. Check it out on post # 1 of this thread.
Bob

masi242

Bob my parents are in naples an I told them about the run do you have address for the lunch stop they would love to see the boats.

Thank you

mark

Bobthebuilder

Mark,

Bayfront is off Goodlette Frank Road just a few hundred yards north of US 41.
Some of the restaurants there are Stoney's Steak House, Catch 22, Roys etc. They will probably recognize it. Have them get there early as parking is tight.
Bob

Bobthebuilder

This just in: a package of 4 items donated by Steve Page, Tammy Page & Joey Gratton family.

Page Motor Sports: high speed safe boating coarse in the 2006 National Champion Hooters Hotel & Casino SCL race boat. Joey Gratton on the throttles.

Gratton Family: a weekend at their Longboat Key Condo.

Tammy Page Photography: deluxe studio package

Page Racing: Mercury / Mercruiser Premier Dealer twin annual service.

For more information please see the 23 item auction list found on post no. 1 of this thread.

Thank you, Steve, Tammy and Joey Gratton family. Bob

pashn8boater

Hey Bob,
I would like to open the bidding on Item #20, the High Speed Boating Course, at $300.00.
Terry

captnate

I think we need some love from the Apache Gang Sure would be nice to see Team Predator bring the World Champion Boat to Naples, I have some girls who would love to dance on the bow, the Apache song just makes you want to dance. Would also like to see a 47' Apache, we have 4 or 5 Nor Tech 50', and a couple 51 Outerlimits, its for a great cause and you will have fun. Did I mention Team Hooters will be there.

Bobthebuilder

Way to go Terry ! That will be an incredible experience for whoever wins it. Thanks for opening the bidding.

Also captnate, Nate Hunt has jumped over my friend Jim Haskell for the boat lettering job donated by Jayboat with a $300.00 bid.

Kinda neat for me to sit here and watch all my friends duke it out !! LOL

Speaking of friends, got an e mail from my best friend up in Waterloo, ON Dr. Fred Hurlbut with a nice pledge.
Thank you Fred, Nate & Terry. Sorry Jim H ! LOL The auction is not over yet.

Bob