The auction was a blast as always, but there were more bittersweet and touching moments. The Russ Gurley original doll of the year was of Todd from Timberline. For those who have been at the auction, you may already know this, but Todd supports all the auctions amazingly. This is his world and as he said, his family, he wants to take care of it as best he can.

You saw the video last night that streamed live from my cell phone of the special Pro Exotics auction to help them rebuild. That portion of the auction raised $22,000.00 for the gang at PE but they turned around and gave some of that back to the primary PIJAC/USARK Auction total. Robyn was very heartfelt in his words and his gratitude. There was a strong family feeling. Russ Gurley donated another doll this year of Robyn and Chad special for that auction.

The total raised for PIJAC/USARK was about $46,000.00 and a record for any of these fundraising auctions. I bid occasionally but only walked away with the one thing I planned to get, "The Complete Carpet Python" book.