MCC Relief Sale

I remember thinking once that when our children were gone, life would slow down. Maybe it has. Maybe we have a few more free evenings together. But we both have jobs that we love (most of the time, at least) and it seems that has kept us very busy this year. Maybe we're just busy with our own things for a change - instead of just running to all our kids events.


One of the biggest fundraisers we have in MCC is our annual Relief Sale. In Alberta it moves around and last year it was in the south in Coaldale, and this year it was in Sherwood Park near Edmonton. Next year it will be in the Calgary/Didsbury area.


I was able to spend almost 3 days up there helping with set-up, taking pictures, etc. I find the quilt auction mesmerizing. Not only quilts are sold, but also other handwork including furniture. I want it all (okay, most of it) but bids often go way off the scale. The people know that if it becomes a 'donation' (meaning if they bid way more than it's worth), they will get a receipt for the access, so they are willing to spend.

Maybe next year I'll get my quilt...