I've caught up now to the charity auction. Gianna arranged the car so that she has control of their later whereabouts!<br/><br/>I loved the rope harness on the maid Nile!. Making her dust the place like that too...great touch! I took the liberty of introducing your messenger/driver...she has potential I feel...you may like to use her later...your call.  Uniforms and strict girls...ooooh!<br/><br/>As for the format of the auction...here are my suggestions...<br/><br/>There will be a room set aside where pieces are on display and a bidding list is placed alongside each.  Highest bidder on the list wins that piece. The main auction starts after dinner...usually in the dining room. A celebrity auctioneer/speaker leads the auction...we don't need to go into that, it may be boring...I recommend we skip to the end of the evening making but a brief mention of the activities. Nile or Cherry...you can lead us through in your next post if you feel inclined?? I think the next post should have us heading for the lakeside lodge...what do you ladies think? Any other suggestions??? Always happy to oblige...you know me!! ;-)<br/><br/>btw...are we going at the right pace for you? Should we slow down or pick up??<br/>