Simple is not Stupid

Today the Amish of the Sugar Valley Produce Auction held their first annual consignment auction. There has been excitement for days, and people have been unloading items all week.  They had everything from old rims and dressers (ours) to Amish made quilts.  The one I did not bid on, sadly, looked much like the one in this picture.  Next year I will bid on everything I like.  This quilt went for 175.00 and I am so sad it is not now on my guest room bed.  *sigh*

I was amazed at the organization and coordinated effort that made this event possible.   There are 53 families who operate the produce auction, and those same families ran the auction today. They had Amish barbecued chicken, homemade pies and cookies, huge hoagie sandwiches and all kinds of stuff to drink and snack on.  They had 3 Amish auctioneers working simultaneously.  Each auctioneer had his own style and sound.  The man who was auctioning the quilts had great comments to make about each quilt and quilt top that was sold.  From comments about wild colors (??) and which ones would look good in an all white room.  The man who was auctioning the farm equipment, windows and screen doors was singing his auction.  I had to stand and listen for some time to appreciate his rhythm and lilt. 

It was a delightful morning/day.  Jeff is still there watching for the sale of a plow to pull behind the 4 wheeler and a LARGE dog cage for Kona.  Spring really is here today.