and I SAID I was "stretching" things a little.
and I adore Jim Kruse... he is the only auctioneer I've met who could get me to "bid it up" another $200 by addressing me by name.

Jill?? you gonna go $4-n-a-half? Jill?? You still in there?

Lordy Lordy! That man (and a nice Harrah's chip) can get me to spend money!