Merhaba,
Today was the “first annual and possibly only” “David Murphy Boat Sale and Charity Auction.” When I worked at the Roanoke County Public Library we had the “First Annual and Only Library Fun Run.” So I know how these things happen. You know the phrase, No good deed goes unpunished: this might have been one of those. But I wrote “possibly only” because you never know what might happen next year.
Ru
David Murphy’s Boat “Stuff” Sale and Charity Auction
Treasures of the Bilge is always part of our morning radio network held Monday-Saturday at 9 am over the VHF Radio System on channel 69. There’s a weather report, security and health concerns, taxi shares, hellos and good-byes, social events and “treasurers of the bilge.” Cruisers call in to announce what they have for sale or to give away. At least once each season there’s an organized sale where all those “treasures” are brought together in one spot and a “boaters’ flea market” takes place. Last week there was one held at Yacht Marine; Randal bought a Nautical Almanac and I bought a guitar book for our friend Deena. This Sunday a flea market/auction, organized by David Murphy of Netsel Marina, was held on Bar Street behind Scorpio’s Bar. To help promote the event, David had also contacted the Rotary Club to be a sort of co-sponsor and receive some of the proceeds. (It’s a long story why we couldn’t hold the sale at Netsel but Yacht Marine could hold one at Yacht Marine. I don’t really understand it all, but that’s not the important part of the story anyway.)
Weeks ago David had met with a Marmaris official and plans were made for the auction, games, and a barbecue hosted by Scorpio’s Restaurant. As time grew near, that particular Marmaris official was no longer a Marmaris Official which put a wrench into the works. Instead of happening along the waterfront on the front side of Scorpio’s, it was pushed behind on Bar Street. I wandered over for a bit to record this event for all time.
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A last minute sign indicating the location change. |
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David Murphy, event organizer /auctioneer. |
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Connie in the white New England Patriots shirt and Collin in his button down pink. I had met Connie once, years ago, when we were both in Langkawi, Malaysia. She is a friend of a friend of a friend. It was actually her voice I recognized first before I remembered her face. Connie sounds like our New Bedford friends because she’s from eastern Massachusetts. She hardly looks it, but she’s been cruising for years. Collin, who had been recruited to lead some “games” came prepared with two dozen eggs for some kind of toss. That lead to a discussion of who would, and how would the ensuing mess be cleaned up. The games part of the morning never did happen, a good news/bad news kind of thing. Collins and his dog Buttons hopefully like omelets.. |
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Early arrivals |
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Muffins, scones, marmalade, and some art cards for sale too. Very popular stop. |
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Local police stopped by; but just for a visit to make sure we were following some official’s rules. |
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David and his Turkish interpreter. |
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There was a brief bidding war for these speakers which finally sold for 10 TL. |
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Do I hear 5 TL ? |
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Sold for 10 TL ! |
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This TV was offered. |
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Joanne and Gwen, such colorful spectators. Several cruisers had given Gwen “stuff to sell.” I bought a black and white scarf for 1TL |
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Returning home with the “left-overs.” The final take for the Rotary was between 200 and 300 TL; all for a good cause. Some folks sold their “treasurers,” some folks bought some “treasures,” and some folks went home exactly as they had come. |
