The leaves are turning, that means that snow is not far behind. The last hummingbird was seen on September 13, 2005. It is sad to see them go, but I am looking forward to the snow season. All in all, we had a nice summer, not as warm as I am use to, coming from Montana! But here we have seasons, well, at least two seasons............shovel and swat!
I had a real good run at the L'Anse Farmer's Market and Craft Fair. I averaged about $100 a day, that is good for this small town! I sold all my Sour Dough Starter, so am in the process of getting more ready to sell online on my website.
My Prayers go out to all that are affected by these storms. It has affected all of us, whether we live near the gulf states or as far north as I live, we are Praying for all!
I have been running Charity Auctions on Overstock, donating the money to UMCOR. The key word is Katrina, but I am going to change the wording of the auctions to include all the hurricane victims, and the gulf states. If you want to learn what and who UMCOR is, just do a search in your favorite search engine.
This is from the UMCOR site:
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UMCOR Begins Long-Term Recovery Efforts
United Methodist Committee on Relief aid workers and executives are on site in a three-state area of the hurricane-stricken Gulf Coast region as well consulting with other areas participating in the relief efforts.The goal of UMCOR's initial actions is to empower survivors with comfort, tools, and other assistance as they plan their own recovery.
For more than 50 years, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has helped to heal the hurts of humanity in nearly 100 countries - providing relief in disaster areas, aiding refugees and confronting the challenge of world hunger and poverty. UMCOR is a not-for-profit humanitarian agency of The United Methodist Church.
Your tax-deductible donation check for a specific disaster, which usually is assigned an Advance number, (Advance #982523) may be sent to UMCOR through a local United Methodist church, or by mailing the check directly to:
UMCOR
Room #330
475 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10115.
Of such donations, 100 percent to the designated emergency response UMCOR also takes credit card donations. Call 1-800-554-8583.
Some individuals or church groups elect to donate goods to be shipped to disaster areas, where UMCOR operates disaster warehouses. Used clothing usually is not wanted or needed. You may call UMCOR Sager Brown at 1-800-554-814-8765 to obtain a list of needed items.
You may volunteer time to help disaster victims cleanup and rebuild. Whatever your skills and experiences, there is a disaster recovery task for you. To volunteer, call: 1-800-554-918-3100.
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I thought this was important to post here, as there are so many "charities" collecting for the gulf states, a lot of times we don't know how much of the monies is actually being received by the ones that need it. I like UMCOR because 100% is for the relief of these disasters.
I donate to our local United Methodist Church, you do not need to be a Methodist to help out. They are also collecting "Flood Kits" and other kits that will be needed in disasters such as the hurricanes, just check the website to see what is needed. I don't believe this is a denomination/religious thing, but a way to help those in need. I hope others will join the effort to help these storm victims. UMCOR collects year around and they are usually first on the site of disasters, offering relief.
I am surprised there are not more charity auctions for the Golf States Hurricane victims on overstock, in fact, I am surprised at how few charity auctions that have bids.
We have almost all our winter wood in, just about a half-tier to go. You can really feel fall in the air. We have had a fire a couple time in the past week, mostly because it was raining and the fire seems to dry things out, and we like the atmosphere! Once we have a fire all the time, I will finally be warm again! Seems like the only time I am warm is when the fire is going.
The biggest reason that I am happy that fall is here.................. REDWINGS HOCKEY!!! Yes Hockey is back! I watched the Detroit Tigers all season, but they are winding down, and hockey is getting ready to start up again. I missed them last year and I am glad they are back, finally!
I have been busy trying to get my stock built up for the Tater Baker Bags, they are always a good seller during the Christmas season. I have one craft bazaar this fall, it is November 12th, so I have a little time to get things stocked back up. All the things that I sold at the Farmer's Market and didn't have time to make more. Barefoot Sandals always do good for stocking stuffers and gifts. I am looking forward to a great season on Overstock auctions!
Okay, this is enough for this time, please check out my auctions on Overstock.com and all the other TOASA member's auctions.
If you have read this far................ THANK YOU!
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU until next time...............
Remember
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Skeeter
47harleygal
My Overstock Auctions
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
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