Adamant Blackfly Festival

Welcome to the Adamant Coop Silent Auction, May 22, 2010


Here's how it works:

Check out the bid-book at the Adamant Coop, or send a representative, at the Coop during store hours and place your bid.

Items and bidding sheets will be at the Coop from May 8th and throughout the Blackfly Festival.

The Coop is open:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Sat. 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Sun. 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Bids will be updated daily.
Also, check out last minute items being added daily.

Raise bids by at least $1.00

Final bids must be in by 2:00p.m. Saturday May 22.

Winners will be announced at 3:00p.m. at the Coop. If you are a winning bidder, pay and pick up your item or gift certificate at that time. For those out-of-to.wners, be sure to let us know your address so we can mail your booty to you (postage will be added to your final bid).

Finally, here are the Auction Items! Enjoy your bidding!

WELCOME to the 10TH ANNUAL ADAMANT BLACKFLY FESTIVAL
SILENT AUCTION 2010

KITCHEN, BATH, BED
KB–1Wooden Clothes Rack. 4-1/2' high. Don't use electricity!
 Value: $ 10.00Starting Bid: $ 2.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-2Metal Grinder, hand turn. Grind your own meat, vegetables and fruits with this small metal grinder...just like your grandmother did.
 Value: $ 35.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-3Three Cookbooks: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home; From the Heart of our House, recipes from Ronald McDonald House in Providence (children's cancer center); Betty Crocker's Christmas Cookbook.
 Value: $ 45.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-4Ice Cream Maker. Make your own ice cream - add your favorite fruits, syrups, etc. for a special dessert. Wow your friends with your culinary expertise. Competition for B&J??!!
 Value: $ 100.00Starting Bid: $ 10.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-5Basket of Pampering Bath Stuff – Spearmint lip balm to protect & heal those dry lips, Vt. Goat's Milk Geranium/Lemongrass soap to relax you as you bathe, both from Elmore Mt. Farm; Eucalyptus Dead Sea mineral bath salts to help relieve tired muscles, and Yves Rocher Arnica moisturizing cream to sooth the skin.
 Value: $ 25.00Starting Bid: $ 10.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-6Three Wooden Boxes. Hand carved, from India maybe. 1) 8” x 5” x 2-1/2”; 2) 6” x 4” x 3-1/2”; 3) 5” x 3” x 2”.Great for your special treasures.
 Value: $ 30.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-7Couch Slipcover. 90” x 130” Flowered slipcover to renew your living room. Rosepinks and greens.
 Value: $ 0.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-8Blanket:: cozy red plush throw with large white snowflakes. Sure to keep you warm during our Vermont winters. Great for car, porch, bon fire, anywhere.
 Value: $ 15.00Starting Bid: $ 3.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KB-9Blanket:: soft gray/tan with orange and ocher patterns and long-horn cattle faces. Wrap this plush throw around you to keep warm in front of the winter fire. Cowboys?
 Value: $ 15.00Starting Bid: $ 3.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
KIDS' CORNER
KC-1Hand blown Simon Pearce clear Glass Unicorn. 3”
 Value: $ 25.00Starting Bid: $ 2.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KC–2Do you play dress up? Here is a glass cup with hearts on it filled with Beauty Items just your size: a glitter stick; small round soap; French perfume; Rachel Perry lotion; Lord & Mayfair shampoo and Lord & Mayfair conditioner; a snazzy nail file; and a very little red lipstick.
 Value: $ 10.00Starting Bid: $ 1.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KC-3Small Suitcase. Good for overnights or for storing your Legos or dolls' clothing, etc. 14”w x 8-1/2”d x 8”h. Tan, Samsonite.
 Value: $ 0.00Starting Bid: $ 1.00Current Bid $ 0.00
KC-4Tote Bag. Waterproof tote from the Humane Society. Has pictures of very cute puppies of many breeds. Good for picnics, swimming outings, toys, you name it. Very useful.
 Value: $ 0.00Starting Bid: $ 1.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
FARM & GARDEN
FG-1One hour Garden Consultation with gardeners Miriam & David Hansen. Learn how you can add whimsy and variety to your garden, look at the picture with different eyes. A few perennials thrown in, too.
 Value: $ 50.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
FG-2Two Live Ducks. Two feet and lots of feathers! Great for pets or raise for........!
 Value: $ 20.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
FG-3Lawn Mowing & Trimming. Has your lawn gotten out of control, not enough time to re-tame it? We can take care of it! Rick Barstow and his trusty tractor save the day!
 Value: $ 60.00Starting Bid: $ 40.00Current Bid $ 0.00
FG-4Antique (or just old) Rake. Throw out that old wiggly, broken handled and useless rake and replace with this fine one that will serve your garden needs for years. Used heavy-duty bow rake with 57” handle. Original paint is worn; otherwise excellent tool for heavier raking jobs such as gravel, brush, breaking up new garden sod, etc.
 Value: $ 10.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
FG-5Gooseberry Plants/ Garden Tour Grown by gardener David Pope these prolific plants produce high quality berries good for pies, preserves, wine, etc. Can be pruned to interesting shapes, similar to espalier. Also included is a tour of David's perennial gardens and fruit orchards. Beautiful and inspiring. Tour time to be mutually arranged.
 Value: $ 25.00Starting Bid: $ 15.00Current Bid $ 0.00
FG-6Simple, Solar Sustainable Living Tour.  Richard Czaplinski, a member of the Central Vermont Post Carbon Sustainability Network, will give a tour of his small, passive solar home in Adamant.  Tour will include home built in 1978, how it operates off the grid with a minimal photo-voltaic system, attached greenhouse and root cellar.  Tour will also include gardens and orchard.  6 - 10 people.
 Value: $ 0.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
CLOTHING & JEWELRY
CJ-1Pendleton cotton long sleeved Jersey Shirt. Cream (S)Cozy up in this on those cold winter days.
 Value: $ 65.00Starting Bid: $ 15.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-2Henri Bendel ultra-fine Merino wool Italian SweaterRich royal blue. (L) Beautiful and elegant.
 Value: $ 105.00Starting Bid: $ 15.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-3Gorgeous multi-fabric – silks, rayon, cotton, fine wool, multi-print strips – Vest w/ Chinese collar. (L)
 Value: $ 80.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-4Elegant, rich, red, boiled Wool Jacket w/ black trim at collar, down front and at sleeve ends. Black crocheted ball buttons.
 Value: $ 150.00Starting Bid: $ 15.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-5Silkscreened T-Shirt. Provide a picture or design and have it hand silk-screened onto a shirt. Up to five bidders at the highest bid. From Julia Barstow
 Value: $ 15.00Starting Bid: $ 6.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-6Necklace in one-stranded illusion style with small green glass discs on black wiggle wire showcasing a 1-3/4” x 2” iridescent purple pendant (acrylic with rubberized coating) in its own jewelry bag. Magnet clasp (“best thing ever invented” says one local patron. From our local jewelry artist Regina Thompson.
 Value: $ 24.00Starting Bid: $ 10.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-7Three Beadwork Chokers. 1. blue & black , 1/2” wide. 2. blue & red w/ 7 loops. 3. black & red w/ graded dangles ending w/ small white shells. All beautifully strung and finished.
 Value: $ 30.00Starting Bid: $ 10.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-8Our own Adamant Visor Cap. Red with black stitching. Never forget Adamant! Did you know if you wear a hat with a brim, even a short visor, it will keep the deer flies off you?
 Value: $ 15.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
CJ-910-Strand Bead Necklace. Amber, turquoise, crystal beads on intricate strands with smaller beads. Really lovely.NYC jewelry artist.
 Value: $ 80.00Starting Bid: $ 15.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
WORKS OF THE ARTISTS
A-1Beautiful hand-blown Designer Vase. Pink/coral/salmon. 10” Perfect for display. Really lovely.
 Value: $ 100.00Starting Bid: $ 30.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-2Cycle Flower Sculpture. Have you wanted one of BethAnn's flowers? Here's your chance to own one of these fantasticle sculptures. Found bicycle parts reassembled into a piece of nature. 3' x 3' flower on a 5' stake.
 Value: $ 180.00Starting Bid: $ 40.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-3Henry VIII & his wives. Collector Marionettes by Pelham Puppets Ltd., Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. Only produced in 1983 and limited to 1000 sets worldwide. Fully jointed, handmade, luxuriously dressed, approx. 7” tall, with holders.
 Value: $ 350.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-4Black and white, life size Papier Mache Cat by Janet MacLeod. No shedding or vet bills or cat sitters, or litter, needed for this kitty. He'll sit on your table and listen for hours with an interested, expectant look on his face.
 Value: $ 65.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-5Framed Photograph - “Water Splash” by local photographer Cherie Langer. 16” x 20” (photo 8” x 12”) of falling water from the lower dam across from the Coop; sunshine highlights splash on rocks. Really lovely.
 Value: $ 85.00Starting Bid: $ 25.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-6Matted Photograph by David Lewis. “Springtime in Adamant”. Lovely photograph of the Adamant Music School from just below the lower pond waterfall. Crisp, clear, and beautifully proportioned. 15” x 12-1/2” (photo 11” x 8-1/2”)
 Value: $ 60.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-7Black Capped Chickadee. Matted photograph by local photographer Gary Lewis. Wonderful closeup of this perky little bird. 15” x 12-1/2” (Photo 11” x 8-1/2”)
 Value: $ 60.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-8Made-to-Order Pop-Up Greeting Card. One of a kind, hand-made pop-up card created for you for any occasion of your choice...birthday, baby, graduation, etc. OR think outside the envelope. How about: Laundry Day; Potty Training Success; Finally Quit Your Crummy Job!; Finished PaintingYour Kitchen!; Glad You Got Rid of That (car, boyfriend, tumor, etc.). If you have not seen Dirty Fingers Press (Ellen Bresler) pop-ups, you are in for a treat. Cleaverly and professionally created. Allow 3 weeks lead time.
 Value: $ 20.00Starting Bid: $ 8.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-9Abstract Collograph Print, titled “Grays” by local artist Suzanne Rexford Winston. This print is made by collaging inked papers and running the collage through a press with wet paper, creating beautiful soft greens, rose, violet, with black in abstract forms..
 Value: $ 70.00Starting Bid: $ 35.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-10Garden Wine Table created by local woodworker Roy Bair this beautifully made garden stand will delight you and your guests. Has indents to hold our glasses and wine bottle. Stick it in the ground and enjoy your evening “out”.
 Value: $ 35.00Starting Bid: $ 15.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-11Another beautifully made table from woodworker Roy Bair. A Cherry Plantstand/Side Table with green marble top. A really lovely piece.
 Value: $ 100.00Starting Bid: $ 60.00Current Bid $ 0.00
A-12Have you seen the beautiful American Kestrels sitting on telephone wires looking for their prey? This small falcon (bluejay size) appreciates the handmade Kestrel Box by Roy Bair.
 Value: $ 40.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS
OII-1Ceramic Jug. Browns. 10” h x 7” w. Old fashion look
 Value: $ 35.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-2Pottery Vase. Grays/browns w/ pine cones.. 8” h x 7” w.
 Value: $ 10.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-3Plant Stand. Metal criss-cross top with grape leaves. 12” h x 10” w.
 Value: $ 15.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-4Pine Cupboard. 4'h x 19”w x 12”d, 4 shelves. A good place to put all those “things-I-must-keep” after you organize.
 Value: $ 45.00Starting Bid: $ 10.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-5Fellowes Paper Shredder. 15” h x 11” w. Good way to protect your privacy and identity. Shred all those personal documents.
 Value: $ 35.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-6Scanner. Scans up to 14” documents/pictures into your computer.
 Value: $ 45.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-7Web Design. Two hours of web design consulting or site building with professional web designer Jennifer Boyer. A great way to get your website up and running at a great bargain price.
 Value: $ 90.00Starting Bid: $ 40.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-8Glass Window Hanging. 13” x 10”. Pieced turquoise and clear etched & beveled glass.
 Value: $ 35.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-9Bridge Necessities. Play Bridge? Three sets of lovely flower playing cards with two score-pads, one with a lovely cover of a Japanese silkscreen – Pheasant on a Rock.
 Value: $ 0.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-10Piano Tuning from Vermont Restorations. It's not you, it's the piano...get it tuned! Tom McNeil, is a registered piano technician (listen to the fine sounds from all the Adamant Music School pianos for examples of his skill) for over thirty-five years, will tune your piano back to its lovely capabilities.
 Value: $ 100.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-11Neck Pillow. Horseshoe shaped memory-foam neck pillow essential for any travel – plane, train, car. Very comfortable. Tan faux plush with black trim.
 Value: $ 35.00Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
OII-12Wall Mirror. 30” x 60”. Enhance your wall, check yourself out before leaving the house...is that lint on your lapel?
 Value: $ 60.00Starting Bid: $ 25.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
FOOD
F-1Dinner for Four. Enjoy a pre-theater light dinner on Alison's Porch before your Quarry Works Theater experience. Includes a light fare dinner, wine; come back for your after-theater liquor, coffee/tea, and dessert. (Date to be mutually arranged)
 Value: $ 100.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
F-2Soup of the Month. A large pot of soup once a month from November through April. Time and choices of soup to be decided upon by buyer and donor,
 Value: $ 90.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
F-3Dessert of the Month. One dessert (to serve 6-8) once a month from June through November. Can inclue fresh fruit cobbles, pies, cakes, cookies, etc. time and choices of dessert to be decided upon by buyer and donor.
 Value: $ 90.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
F-4Wine & Cheese Box. Two bottles of North Branch wines,. A high-end wine maker from Montpelier, VT. Both are yummy! Comes with two wine glasses, bottle opener, 4” wheel of Brie, delicious Sesame Crackers, and a chunk of Belgium dark chocolate.
 Value: $ 55.00Starting Bid: $ 30.00Current Bid $ 0.00
F-5Fresh Local Eggs from George Annis – one dozen every other week for three months. There is nothing like fresh out of the chicken eggs!
 Value: $ 16.50Starting Bid: $ 5.00Current Bid $ 0.00
F-6Maple Syrup – one-half gallon of this year's maple syrup from the Kent's Corner sugarhouse of Craig Line. You can't beat Vermont maple syrup.
 Value: $ 32.00Starting Bid: $ 25.00Current Bid $ 0.00
F-7Blackfly Stout & Cheese Box. Two bottles of this very fine (really) stout. Rich and smooth, this delicious stout will remind you of this fun event each time you take a sip. Includes two glasses, bottle opener, crackers, cheese, and Belgium chocolate.
 Value: $ 0.00Starting Bid: $ 20.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
ENTERTAINMENT & OTHER FUN THINGS TO DO
EO-1Three-hour Guided Walking Tour of Montreal's Plateau. Get off the beaten track in the Plateau, Montreal's most vibrant quartier. We'll connect with the city's French heritage and indulge in its joie de vivre as we explore its avenues and side streets, learn about the architecture, meet the merchants, and learn what makes the neighborhood special. Up to 4 people.
 Value: $ 180.00Starting Bid: $ 100.00Current Bid $ 0.00
EO-2Italian Lessons around "La Cultura e La Cucina" (culture and kitchen). Having lived in Italy for over 20 years (with more than a dip into the world of fashion and food) Vivian Infantino thrills at the varietal expression of Italy's peoples and foods in its equally colorful regions.  Learn the inside scoop around local bella figura's, dishes, and dialects. Find out what's okay up North but not down South! What's the proper etiquette at a cafe' (bar). And how NOT to pour a bottle of wine! Tantalizing exploration in 3 lessons.  Top bidder can be a group (of 4 max). Dates to be mutually decided.
 Value: $ 150.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
EO-3Body Work. Mary Jane Ohlson will offer you an hour of bodywork w/ hands and/or energy work w/ hands off – your choice. Could be full body or foot massage with energy, etc.
 Value: $ 60.00Starting Bid: $ 25.00Current Bid $ 0.00
EO-4A Clean Space w/ Deb Fleischman. Can't find where you put that thing? Got stuff hanging out that you really don't need? Get organized! Two hour professional organizational consultation.
 Value: $ 70.00Starting Bid: $ 25.00Current Bid $ 0.00
EO-5Family Tree Research. Are you interested in knowing more about where your great-granparents came from? Or finding out who your great-great-grandparents were? Would you like to know if one of your great-uncles served in the Civil War? Donor will spend 10 hours researching your long-lost relatives. Her experience is in US and Canada records so you will get more “bang for your buck” if you choose a project in these areas. However, she is willing to do foreign research also. (This is a great deal...genealogy programs cost over $200.)
 Value: $ 100.00Starting Bid: $ 50.00Current Bid $ 0.00
 
Adamant Cooperative
1313 Haggett Road, Box 1
Adamant, Vermont  05640
802-223-5760

   
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