Dr. Dave, I have two items to donate for the on-line Forum auction:

Item #1: I will feature the highest bidder (and/or their pond) in a fictional news article, custom written for the PB Forum. The winner can expect to be the subject of envy, respect, and ridicule. I present the following threads as my bona fides: POND BOSS NEWS, POND BOSS NEWS: CHRISTMAS EDITION, and Cormorantophobia. This service has a value of over $50; if the winning bid exceeds that amount I will guarantee the inclusion of custom doctored photos/artwork from the Von Trapp Family Idiots.

Item #2: I will promise to NEVER feature the highest bidder (and/or their pond) in a fictional news article, custom written for the PB Forum. The winner will only receive future ridicule due to his/her own merits. I present the following threads as evidence of what you can avoid while helping a wonderful cause: POND BOSS NEWS, POND BOSS NEWS: CHRISTMAS EDITION, and Cormorantophobia. This service has a value of over $500.


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-S. M. Stirling
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