With the online component of the 2006 Culver Parents Association Auction coming to a close today at noon (!) we should take a look at some of the cool stuff up for bidding still (better late than never eh?). In no particular order, right now you could be placing bids on (you’ll have to register with the auction site to see item details):
“Enjoy this heavenly beach home on Emerald Isle on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The beaches are sparsely populated, almost private. Located right on the beach, this beautifully decorated family home boasts two huge porches, upstairs and downstairs, overlooking the ocean. There’s a master bedroom with a king-size bed and private bath on the first floor, and four bedrooms on the second– one with a king, one with two doubles, one with four bunks, and one with two twin day beds. Two baths upstairs, one full downstairs and one powder room. The week can be negotiated. No smoking inside, no pets. Lots of beautiful art by North Carolina artists, five TVs (one with playstation), three vcrs, two dvd players and a working fireplace. It is especially beautiful in spring and fall. Great kitchen, good dining nearby. Good golf courses nearby, and tennis courts and swimming pool in complex. Golf cart also available for use in complex.” More pictures HERE.
“Elephant, rhino, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra, nyala, and many more other species of plains game! A trip to South Africa is truly an adventure of a lifetime, and you can experience the magic of this southern tip of Africa! You and a guest will spend six days and six nights at Zulu Nyala Game Lodge, Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or our luxury Zulu Nyala Nyati/Ndlovu Lodge located in a private game reserve where wild animals roam freely. Cool lounges, wide verandas, sparkling swimming pools and tennis courts make being “in camp” a relaxing and pleasurable experience. Enjoy a wide variety of activities to suit your particular interests, including game drives in comfortable open game viewing vehicles as your ranger guides you through the reserve to view many African animals. You will be amazed at the feeling of being among these beautiful creatures! For the adventurous visitor, test your skills on the clay pigeon Shooting range or participate in game walks or tracking trails into the heart of the dense bush, where you will be surrounded by the call of the wild. Tastefully prepared buffet meals may be enjoyed in the Boma or under the stars to the rhythm of proud Zulu dancers. Includes accommodation for two for six nights, three meals per day and two game viewing activities per day. Excludes transfers, airfare, extra tours and activities, drinks, Mzinene riverboat cruise, telephone, and any other activities off the reserve, e.g. golf excursions and side trips. To purchase this item now, click the Purchase Now Link. Quantities are limited.”
“Set sail from the Culver Academies dock on the famed Ledbetter. Cruises can accomodate up to 38 people. Dates must be mutually agreed upon with the Culver Academies Facilities Department.”
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“Keep fit with this year long membership to the Culver Academies Fitness Center.”
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“A fabulous gift for your CMA graduate to commemorate his years at Culver. The banner is 36″x 63″and reads, “Culver Military Academy-Class of 2006″. BID ON THIS ITEM AT THE PREVIEW PARTY ON APRIL, 28, 2006.”
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So there ya have it. A beach vacation, an African photo safari, a ledbetter cruise, a fitness club membership, or a CMA banner. Having taken my fair share of ledbetter rides, I’d be all over the safari. This much is true. Even if you’re not able to put up the $$$ to bid on any of these items it’s still very cool to see the sorts of things Culver does to support both the Winter and Summer programs. In a few days they’ll be holding a live auction for some items, also listed on the website. We’ll run those on here tomorrow for everyone to take a look at as well.
Posted by Mr. Flora at 8:08 AM
