I need ideas quick!!
Ive got a charity do in memory my friend who tragically died of cancer in July. We're raising pennies for the Hospice who looked after her.

Basically I have to auction myself off in some way or another, suggestions have been - to walk dogs, cook meals etc. But Im really struggling to think of anything origanal and good. This flu thing doesn't seem to be helping so I put it to you good B3ta folk...

Any ideas??!?!!

All suggestions welcome!

I shall not be auctioning myself in any sexual way so get those ideas right out of your filthy little heads
(i should have joined myspace, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:31, 23 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

How about if...
Oh...
*puts money away*

Er... Can you wash a car?
( Cawl, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:33, Reply)

I suppose a charity smoke-a-thon would be in bad taste?
sorry.


Hosting a table quiz is usually good craic, as you get to get smashed in the process.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:35, Reply)

wrestling
in baked beans
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:38, Reply)

Well
Theres quizzes and raffles and all sorts going on. The auction is just part of the night.

@kaol
I knew you'd have something distasteful in mind
(i should have joined myspace, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:40, Reply)

*sighs*
I knew that you'd know...

Serious question, do you have any particular skills?
If you're a photographer, you could do a family portrait or whatever.
That kinda thing.
( Cawl, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:43, Reply)

Is there anything she would have expressly approved of?
Or found particularly humorous?

The latter is a great way of remembering someone.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:43, Reply)

She would have found anything funny so thats pretty easy
I cant say Im immensly skilled at much

Heres a rundown,
I used to be a cleaner
A chef
I can play the piano
And Im quite a good artist.

EDIT: I am a kick ass netballer but theres no way I could incorprate that into an auction

I must point out that in no way am I exceptional at these talents and we want people to pay as much as possible for the auction so it needs to be pretty damn good.
(i should have joined myspace, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:47, Reply)

Something artisty then?
If you've got the time!
( Cawl, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:49, Reply)

Easy
Three- course slap up meal. Cooked by your own fair hand.

OR! And this has stood me in good stead in the past - offer to cook a massive full english fry-up on New Year's Day morning.

Had twenty people in my house a couple of years back nomming bacon, eggs... the full works :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:50, Reply)

auction a kidney
to a bunch of wealthy communists, they are worth thousands and you only really need one.

Alternatively if you can do what was listed above offer yourself as a housemaid for the weekend, babysitting sprogs, cooking, cleaning, tidying, and being arty while the parents chip off for a dirty weekend somewhere, and throw the hotel rooms in as part of the prize?
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:52, Reply)

After reading the list I wanted to...
...sing out "And I've got blue hair!". But that would be in poor taste.

Seriously though, do something that celebrates the things that defined her. You did say a group of you were involved. What sort of things did she enjoy doing?
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Tue 9 Dec 2008, 12:52, Reply)

She liked
Getting drunk, eating and she was really sporty.

Thats about it :)
(i should have joined myspace, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:01, Reply)

You've got a lot to work from. More than you think
Sponsored pub crawl. You could go themed with collection buckets provided you prewarn the pubs you're planning to visit.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:02, Reply)

mobile phones
ask everyone attending to donate an old mobile phones then I'll buy them all off you :0)
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:03, Reply)

People need to bid for me
And what I have to offer.
(i should have joined myspace, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:07, Reply)

cook dinner for say, 6-10 people, then entertain with your piano playing
as they eat, all whilst frolicking about in your netball uniform.

As Rodney Dangerfield once said,

"I'd buy that for a dollar!*"





*Possibly more.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:34, Reply)

piece of piss
you consult them on their culinary tastes.

then create a personal illustrated menu with matching place cards

cook they food (they pay for)

if its a bloke - get the rest of the team round for a personal cheerleading thing *pervs*

if its a chick - unlikely and potentially a bit creepy - offer her a netball lesson

when you leave leave the kitchen spotless

any erm pics of you in a netball skirt you wish to offer would help me 'promote' your services

*smarms*
( spimf ™ is whoever you want him to be, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:46, Reply)

I also was going to suggest cooking.
Are you good at cooking, or at least comfortable in a kitchen? If so I can probably send you some recipes this evening.

Or you can just go to my favorite source for recipes: www.epicurious.com
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 9 Dec 2008, 13:46, Reply)

Looks like
Ill be cooking in my netball dress then
(i should have joined myspace, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 14:05, Reply)

pics rule!
or else you didnt do it and you're a callous, uncharitable, attention seeking faker.

It's only fair.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 14:27, Reply)

we have had a whip round in the office
and I am happy to offer you £17.35 (at least 3p of them in very shiny pennies) for you to be our depts drinks lady for the day.

In your netball uniform please.


sorry sorry sorry
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 14:42, Reply)

right then
i'll up that to a tenner if you wear the netball outfit and let me push terry's chocolate orange segments up your bottom


oh sorry wrong thread
( spimf ™ is whoever you want him to be, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 15:44, Reply)

Pfffft!

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 9 Dec 2008, 17:17, Reply)