Auction List 2008 | Emerson UU Church

*The May 23 Listing for* Emerson 2008 Service Auction
Live Auction:
Contributor	Item	Details
Belle Johnson & Family	Weekend Get-away to Lake Travis	2 nights in a beautiful Mediterranean style home on Lake Travis (Lake Cliff subdivision). The 4 bedroom home sits on a cliff overlooking the lake. Covered patio, infinity pool with spa, fire pit and grill in back yard overlooking the lake. Sleeps 10-12 including 2 day beds with trundles and pull out couch in game room. Some restrictions on availability (no holidays) Boat and jet skis are not included.
Dave & Diane Matthes	5 days/6 nights Prince Edward Island,	4 bedroom + bunkroom, 4 bath cottage on north shore of PEI; next door to The Links at Crowbush Cove Resort; 2 miles from the Confederation Trail (bicycle trail stretching from one end of the island to the other.
Peter Koeppen & Louise Parmely	Condo at Port Aransas	Sea and sun for four days in unit #602 Sandpiper Condo, Port Aransas. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. check it out at http://www.sandpiperportaransas.com/#602.
Larry and Edna Kelly	2 Nights at Beach House at Surfside	Ocean front beach house (thanks to Rita!). Sleeps 6 comfortably — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace
Sally & Mike Bercu	House on Lake Livingston	Lakehouse is located on Lake Livingston at Waterwood National between Huntsville and Livingston off 190. Major activities would be golfing, fishing and hiking. Comfortably sleeps four.
Anna Louise Bruner	House on Lake Livingston	Spend 2 nights and 3 days in Anna Louis's 100+ year old house on Lake Livingston (with all amenities). Enjoy a restful weekend playing in the lake, boating (BYOB), viewing sunsets from the back deck or fireflies from the front porch swing.
Kevin & Barbara Crotty	Sunset Paddling Trip on Armand Bayou	Sunset paddle in kayak or canoe followed by dinner at a restaurant in Clear Lake -- a lovely oasis in the middle of the city.
Norrene Trama	Day of Horseback Riding	Enjoy a full day of real riding experience on a paso fino horse on a lovely 2500-acre private ranch near Cat Springs. Some previous riding experience helpful but not necessary. (not for children under 15, or those afraid of horses.)
Jo Barrie	4 passes to Palm Beach @ Moody Gardens	Enjoy a sand beach without the seaweed! Passes are good for May 24 - August 30, 2008
John & Bonnie Homier	*Not the Messiah!*	Not the Messiah inspired by Life of Brian, is the tragi-comic tale of a man mistaken for the Messiah. The zany team, Eric Idle and John De Prez, who brought us Spamalot, now bring this comic parody for chorus, soloist, bagpipers one lone sheep -- along with our Houston Symphony. Join Bonnie and John on July 17 for dinner and this jaunt through the bring side of life. What more could a UU ask for than an evening full of laughs from this one-of-a-kind production.
Kevin & Beth Harris	Hydro-therapy Sail	Something new - and with Kevin and Beth Harris sharing the helm, it’s just got to be fun!!
David Bates	Up, Up and Away	Airplane ride over Houston/Galveston for up to three passengers with breakfast at Moody Gardens
Pat Bissonnet & Diane Matthes	Men's Poker Party	Join in fellowship around the poker table. A high calorie steak dinner will be followed by a low stakes poker game on Friday, November 14.. Last year's big winner: Brad Gammell. Hostesses are discreet church ladies
Jack and Trina Stanfield	Rack of Lamb Dinner and Tour of House	Rack of lamb dinner, then tour of award winning house. Taft Architects designed; won Houston & Texas AIA awards.
Susan Green & Kim Howard	Spy Party	Your child (should they choose to accept the mission) will decode secret messages, pass through spy obstacle course, have a mystery lunch and more. After church in Westwood Hall. For kids leaving 1st through 5th grade
Pam Bass	Mother/Daughter nail painting & pizza party	If necessary, adopt so that you can attend the 2nd annual Nail Painting and Pizza party at Pam's!
Becky & Mark Edmiston-Lange	Beef & Splash Dinner Party	Dinner party on Friday, August 24, 2007 for up to 8 people, featuring expertly grilled beef and exquisitely prepared gourmet accompaniments plus the opportunity to take a dip in a pool surrounded by tropical flora.
Sarah Hays	Fashion Portrait Party	For Glamour Girls of all ages!! Grab a group of girlfriends for a fashion photo shoot -- two hours of professional portrait photography at your location and a complimentary 5x7 portrait for each guest, up to 10 guests.
Carole and Larry Huelbig	Dinner and Trivial Pursuit	Enjoy an informal dinner on Saturday, June 16 and try to outsmart your host (and other Emersonians) with your knowledge of trivial facts. Prestigious and sumptuous prizes will be awarded for the most trivial.
John Branch & Matt Henley; John & Bonnie Homier	2009 Gourmet Dinner	Join us for an exciting gourmet dinner -- without having to travel to The Woodlands! Last year it was a fabulous Russian/Eastern European fest, this year it’s a Nouveau Southwest party! Enjoy dishes prepared in the style of Bobby Flay; includes dinner beverages and GREAT conversation. Saturday, January 10, 2009
Wayne & Linda McCullough and Dick Cheney and Carolyn Truesdale	Gourmet New Mexico-style Dinner	One of the most popular items in years past, this New Mexico-style dinner is from old family recipes and is truly wonderful Just the appetizers are worth the price of admission!
Pippa Wiley	Italian Feast	I'm thinking Italian…Venice, Roma, de Minestrone, anti Past…Taglietelli, Amore, chianti….anda maybe a little gorgonzola and pepperoni! A great sit down, homemade Italian Feast….5 or 6 different courses….presented in style with wonderful wines, good conversation in Italian accented English, and great food!
Milt Rose	curry dinner for 8 at Rose home	Last year they had to bring out the TV tables because of the demand: Dinner with all the supplements and trimmings from the curry aficionado.
Carol & Henry Groppe	Children's birthday party	Emerson's musical bards of many years standing will play at a place and event of your choosing
Wendy Adair	Pottery Lessons	This year, instead of offering her popular clay garden masks, Wendy is inviting you to make your own. Design it, glaze it and fire it under her tutelage. (summer activity)
Anne Goodman	Fairy Godmother Treatment for one of your rooms	Anne will paint one of your rooms plus make a SIMPLE window treatment for a window. You pick out and buy paint, supplies and material. (If your ceilings are more than 8' tall, find a taller painter!)
Joann Hendrick & Mary Ann Stanley	We'll buttle at your party!	Enjoy your own party! Joann and Mary Ann, attired in professional black and white, will take over your kitchen to keep the buffet table filled, pick up dirty dishes, load the dishwasher, wash the silver, and tidy up after the last guest has departed. No real cooking, but we're great at micro-waving!
Cathy Stern	Poem from YOUR Heart	Can't rhyme "cat" with "hat"? From the sentiment that you share with her, Cathy will compose an original poem written to order for a birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. You will receive the poem, printed on nice paper with an appropriate border, ready for framing.
Carla Shaver (Lee Hill)	5 Hypnosis Sessions	Five hypnotherapy sessions, excellent for changing personal habits such as to stop smoking or lose weight and to conquer fears and phobias. Carla is certified as a Master Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, and others. She is a member of the Hypnotherapists Union AFL-CIO. Sessions to be used by one person and completed by 12/11/2008
Andrea Courtin	Personal Trainer	Four sessions with your own personal trainer to learn more about free weights, core training or the equipment at the gym.
Dan Barfield/Ed & Mim Freiter	Celtic Music at Your Party/Event	It doesn't have to be St. Patty's Day to enjoy Celtic Music.
Evanne Winograd	House/Pet sitting for the weekend.	I love pets -- and so do you! I'd enjoy getting to know you and your pets by watching over them and your home over a weekend.
Mark Collins	Video Tape Copy to DVD	Copy your VHS or 8 mm Tapes to DVD to improve preservation and viewing convenience. This offer is straight copying , no editing or overlays. However, splicing of multiple tapes or tape segments ok. (up to 2 hours, max 4 splices)
Tineke Berends	Interior painting	1 day's worth of help with interior painting (date by mutual agreement)
Sarah Williams	Signed Yao Ming jersey	What a night shirt Yao's jersey will make! Guaranteed authentic autograph.
Idolina Hernandez & Ian Winlof	Pulled Pork Dinner for 10	You send out the invitations, chill the wine and enjoy the compliments. Idolina and Ian will provide the smoked pulled pork (dry rubbed style), sauce, appetizers, rice borracho or charro beans, salad, bread and dessert for 10!

Pay ‘n Play (sign up at the stated price per person until it’s full)
Will & Jo Irwin	Tour of thrift/resale/consignment shops	Antiques, old silver, jewelry, collectibles, every kind of furnishings. What bargains! A guided tour, by van, from the Heights to Midtown to Bellaire, of five of the most outstanding shops of the kind operated for charity, two of them highlighted recently in a CBS television special. Lunch at Luby's included. Friday, Sept. 12, 9:15 - 3:30 pm,
Gabe & Betsy Gelb	Brunch and Canoe Races	Have a comfortable balcony view of the Buffalo Bayou spring canoe of '09 races along with a scrumptious brunch.
Bryan & Laura Emerson	Cocktail Party Before UniTunes Concert	Bryan and Laura plan to host two cocktail parties prior to UniTunes Concerts next year -- you choose which one you want to attend. Dates to be determined in the fall.
Kevin & Beth Harris	Beer Nirvana	Need we say more? Back by popular - no, insistant - demand!
John Branch & Matt Henley	Arkansas Gourmet Dinner	You've been to the fancy dinners and Beer Nirvana -- now see how the other half live! Dinner will feature a variety of family-tested cheap foods, cheap wines (from Arkansas!) and cheap Beer! Plus, you'll learn exactly which wine to serve with Rack of Spam! Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Brian & Kimberly Coolidge	BBQ, Beer & Board Games Party	Enjoy homebrew and hamburgers while playing a variety of fun games with your church friends. Buy a ticket for your kids, because there will be plenty to keep them busy, too.
Bryan Emerson	Consultation for your house based business	How to leverage user-friendly, accessible internet based technology for your small business: shared files, meetings, business continuity, efax, recommendations of vendors (no installations)
Laura Emerson	Be Your Own Internet Detective	Skeptical? Curious? Need to know? Learn how to use the public internet resources to check background, taxes, liens, and sanctions on potential employees, investors or anyone else. Check yourself out, too! Check out businesses!
Elise Melson	Federal Personal Income Tax Returns	All you have to do is to add up the receipts by category. Then Elise will fill out the forms, do the math, check it twice and deliver it to your for mailing
Silent Auction (closes at the beginning of the live auction)
Marian Wendelin	Pecan Pie	….or if you prefer, fruit pie, but guaranteed to melt in your mouth.
Louise Parmely	Sweet Hearts Baby Quilt	Use this 28" x 30" hand quilted beauty as a baby quilt or a hanging.
Louise Parmely	Clipper Ships Baby Quilt	If sail boats are more your style, here's a covering for your baby or your wall.
Tineke Berends	Dog Sitting	2 daily visits to your home within a 15 mile radius (zip 77079)
Tineke Berends	Baby Sitting	1 evening of babysitting in your home
Rita Loucks	Chauffer 2 trips to either Hobby or to Bush IAH	Airport Drop-Off – one each to Bush IAH and Hobby: Chauffeur service to airport. (Not available 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Judy & Kit Taylor	Season Tickets to UniTunes	Music Maestro Please! A pair of tickets for season 3 of our own UniTunes Concert Series. Concerts are the 1st Saturday evening of each month from October '08 thru May '09.
Jo Ann Reeves	Taste of the Season Gift Hamper	Chocolates, candies, jam, crackers, meat spread, olives, cheese, mixed nuts, pretzels, dip, crunchies, cookies, coffee, tea and more make for mighty good eating or a gift that will truly impress the recipient.
Wendy Adair	Original Hooked Rug	A Christmas motif suitable for pillow cover or wall hanging
Kris Taylor	Custom Gift Basket	The easiest shopping you'll ever do! You pick out a theme and Kris will create a custom gift basket to fit.
Linda and Mike Condit	Astros Tickets	Two Astros vs Rangers tickets on Club level, Thursday, June 26, 2008.
Mina and Tom McDuffie; Kimberly Coolidge	"Lazy Weekend" Basket	How would you spend a lazy weekend? Gift cards from Blockbuster, Dominos and a bookstore, big box of chocolates, a "Do Not Disturb" sign, fuzzy slippers and other goodies let you hang loose. Add bath pillows & a Hydrangea Spa gift pack and enjoy every minute of it!
Judy Williams	3 dozen of Miss Judy's Pralines	Can be individually wrapped for use as party favors or delivered in a cookie tin for personal consumption. Delivery arrangements to be mutually agreed upon.
Carolyn Truesdell /Dick Cheney	4 Astros Tickets	Invite your friends and watch the Astros defeat the Giants in club level seats. Monday, Aug. 11, 7:05 pm
Shelley & Art Gottschalk	A Basket of Music	History of Western Classical Music Package. 17 CDs from Gregorian Chants to the Shepherd School of Music Faculty Composers; 6 DVDs on the History of Music.
Ky Camero	Pies the limit!	12 pies - one for every month. Delivered to the church on agreed upon date. (6/1/08-5/31009)
Anna Howard	small pet sitting	You provide the cage and the food, and Anna will love and take care of your pet which you're gone. (Not available June 15-July 1.)
Karen and Faisal Nazir	4 dugout level tickets to the Astros	Tuesday, June 10, you'll be so close that you can call balls & strikes!
Phyllis Burchfiel	Gardener's Basket	Gardening essentials include pot, gloves, knee pad, tools and a gift card to Cornelius Nursery
Sigsby Rusk	Framed Fractal Prints	Did you know that math produces beautiful art work? These fractal images, 8 1/2" x 11", have been generated by a computer program from mathematical formulas, and are ready to hang on your wall.
Robin Sickles & Janet Meininger	Progressive Forum Tickets for Markos Moulitsas	September 22, 2008 Markos Moulitsas -- a.k.a."kos" -- comes to the Wortham. These tickets include patron seating, a pre-event reception with the speaker, and a free autographed book. Kos is the founder and editor of the largest read political blog, Daily Kos, and is a pioneer in the use of the internet in politics.
Evanne Winograd	Lemon Cookies	Looking for a taste treat beyond chocolate? These cookies have received rave review by our choir and now the secret is out.
Bonnie Wellington	2 Voice Lessons	You've seen her, you've heard her. Now learn from her. Bonnie will give you two voice lessons in the comfort and convenient of your home or church, the choice is yours.
Emerson Bookstore Committee	Book Lover's Basket	Who knows books better than the Book Store people. The basket will include books, coffee mug, coffee, tea and a music CD.
Eve Myers	Yoga for Lifetime Flexibility	No matter your age or fitness, you can become for flexible, improve breathing and circulation with yoga. 40 minutes in-home lesson and home practice plan you can continue on your own. Date by mutual agreement
Eve Myers	$50 Gift Certificate to the Grove Restaurant	Be one of the first in town to try out the new Grove Restaurant, in Discovery Park across from the George R. Brown .
Karen Benson & Zena Taylor	Gift Basket of Cult Classics	Basket of books and gift card for the cult literature fan
Phyllis Burchfiel	Pasta ‘n More	Supper is on the table with this Pasta Basket – a metal colander filled with dried pasta, pasta sauces, parmesan cheese and a box of chocolate truffles for dessert.
Bujas	Notable German Riesling Wine	Two bottles of superb German wine: Von Othegraven, 2003 and Leitz, 2005
Jack Howard	Peter Hurd Lithograph	Black and grey and white picture entitled "Water Hole." Signature is "carved in the stone"
The Wednesday Stitchers	Craft Basket	With flying so hard and gas so high, spend this summer in the air conditioned comfort of your home, working with the many craft supplies in this inventive basket.
Constance Chien	Chinese Cooking Lessons	Service or Party? Since the lucky winners will learn to cook 1 appetizer and 4 entrees, it's bound to be a party!
Barb Adams	Purse	Eat your heart out, 7th Avenue! This purse is designed and sewn by Barb and is truly a one-of-a-kind
Gay Lambirth	Pink Beaded Shawl	You'll need a night out on the town to do justice to this beautiful hand made shawl.
Eric Watson	4 Duplicate Bridge lessons (we'll play as partners) at Bridge Studio (Gessner & 59) Includes the book 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know; one hour discussion before or after each session or 30 minutes before and after.	If you already know how to play bridge now is you chance to learn to play competitively in the exciting world of duplicate bridge. Warning: Once you have played Duplicate, you may never want to play party (kitchen table) bridge again. I have been playing Duplicate for several years and have amassed close to 500 Master Points. After July 7, to be completed by end of year
Rosemary Lyday	Raggedy Ann and Andy	No home should be without this icon of childhood – Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. And these are hand made. It’s not too early to think about Christmas….