To an auction we did go!

 Sorry folks got a bit behind with life recently. I have had an awful dose of the flu which knocked me down physically for a few days but life goes on regardless.   Routines and plans are on the move again. Today was an awesome day. It was my first farm auction ever attended. The auction was held in an area about 70 minutes away. I’d never heard of this area and was taking in the rolling hills and fertile countryside as Johnny, Michaela and I made our way over to the auction.   This was farming land definitely! The soil was rich and as far as the eye could see there were crops growing on the land. At the show grounds, we milled around looking at all the items for auction, listening to the locals, catching any tips rolling off their lips. The auctioneers began promptly at 10 and we had all gotten our bidding cards ready. I’d asked for an explanation on how the system works and there was a very kind lady behind the desk who patiently explained the process.  It was pretty simple really. The biggest thing to remember was that as soon as the hammer goes down the item is sold and the buyer should remove it immediately to safe guard it. Johnny and I moved with the crowd as the auctioneer rattled off like a gun. Words flowed faster out of his mouth than I’d ever heard before. I had to listen carefully to the description and sometimes got lost, but caught on once he held up the item. It takes a trained eye and ear for an auction. There was every item you could conceive. There were tractors, ploughs, slashers, pumps and wheels. Household items and much more. The reason we were there, was too find a possible round yard on the cheap. We left with nothing physical but a lot of knowledge and a real education. With a tip of the hat from the farmer standing next to us  we bid farewell to the auction. Next time I’d be better prepared.