UPDATE: Online bidding is now closed! See you tonight!

Here's a list of everything currently available for pre-bidding. These items will all be at the Silent Auction on 8/16 as well. If you can't make it or just want to get your bid in early, here's your chance! Items will be added throughout the week. (You can view everything on one very long page here, if you wish!)

Sports and Entertainment
• Joe Mauer Autographed Baseball
• Justin Morneau Autographed Baseball
• Twins Coaches Autographed Baseball
• Minnesota Timberwolves Tickets
• 'Bowl for the Cure' Bowling Ball
• Four Passes to Underwater Adventures
• Gamester Race Pac for PS2/XBox
• Overnight Stay on Lake Minnetonka

Handmade Goods and Artwork
• iPod Cozies
• Flaming Apron and Chef's Hat
• Pink Ribbon Scarf
• Glass Candy Dish
• Crocheted Handbag
• Custom Soap Basket
• Knit Beanie
• Merino Scarf
• Jayne Cobb Hat
• Tubesock Skateboard
• Duckies Baby Blanket
• Blocks Baby Blanket
• CatNIP Toys!
• 42" x 42" In the Studio Painting
• Hollyhocks Photo
• Framed Apple Print
• 8" x 6" Original Painting - Untitled
• 8" x 6" Original Painting - One Love

Restaurant Packages
• The Loon, D'Amico, and Green Mill
• Town Talk, Fuji-Ya, and Joe's Garage
• The Loon, El Azteca, and D'Amico Restaurants

Things to Eat!
• Double-Chocolate Mousse Cake
• Stoplight Salsa Basket
• Cinnamon Scones
• New York-style Cheesecake
• Fluffy Cheesecakes
• Very Strawberry Cheesecake
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
• 6-Month Cookie-Of-The-Month Subscription

Home / Personal Care / Clothing
• One-Hour Massage
• Mosaic Vase
• Salon-Quality Nail Polish
• Manny's Steakhouse Steak Knives
• Steady Tattooing & Piercing 4 - $50 Gift Certificates
• Summit Gift Set 1 (polo, tank top, baseball cap)
• Summit Gift Set 2 (polo, bottle-opener baseball cap)
• Summit Pocket Hoodie
• Summit Zipper Hoodie

To place your bid, click the link at the bottom and be sure to include the item name and your bid amount, or simply send an email to 3day@plinko.net. We'll let you know if you're outbid!

This limited edition print was also donated by Joe's mom.

It's a 4x5 print that has been matted and placed in a black 10x12 frame.

Starting bid: $20

This original photograph was taken by Boobylicious team member Joe's mom.

It's an 11" x17" photo, that's matted and framed into a beautiful 15" x 21" frame.

Starting bid: $30
Current bid: $30

It's also a 8" x 6" piece of original artwork that's been painted with acrylic paint on a canvas board. It's done in black, red, and blue paints.

Starting bid: $5
Current bid: $10

Starting bid: $5
Current bid: $10

These cat toys were created by Colleen!

They're crocheted and stuffed, filled with catnip, and made to look like... well, you can see for yourself. Even your pets can get into the spirit of the 3-Day!

Starting bid: $5 (5 available)
Current Bid: $10 (for 2)

Here's another flannel baby blanket handmade by our friend, Colleen!

One side is a yellow-and-white checks, and the other is a baby-themed print. The blanket is edged in satin and has an ABC patch on one side. Perfect for a boy or a girl! Click the photo for a closeup.

Starting bid: $15

This auction is for a flannel baby blanket handmade by our friend, Colleen.

One side is a yellow-and-white checks, and the other is a baby duck print. The blanket is edged in satin and has an ABC patch on one side. Perfect for a boy or a girl!

Starting bid: $15

Summit Brewing donated several items from their gift shop!

This auction is for a dark blue zipper hoodie, size medium, with the Summit Extra Pale Ale logo stitched on the front.

Click the photo for a detailed view!

Starting bid: $10
Current bid: $40

Summit Brewing donated several items from their gift shop!

This auction is for a brown pocket hoodie, size XL, with the Summit Brewing logo on the front.

Click the photo for a detailed view!

Starting bid: $10
Current bid: $20

Summit Brewing donated several items from their gift shop!

This set includes a red polo shirt with the Summit Brewing Company logo (size: XL), and a baseball cap, also with the Summit logo, and a bottle opener built right into the brim!

Click the photo for a detailed view!

Starting bid: $5

Summit Brewing donated several items from their gift shop!

This set includes a light blue polo shirt with the Summit logo (size: 2XL), a black ladies' tank top with the logo (size XL, tight-fit), and a baseball cap with the Maibock logo.

Click the photo for a detailed view!

Starting bid: $10

Rock the skatepark 70's style with these custom tubesock skateboards.

These decks are hand-painted with 1 Shot paint for a thick, super glossy finish that will look great riding or hanging on your wall as a piece of art. Each board is signed by the artist, Sean Tubridy, and he's included a matching headband and wristbands like these.

Band-Aids not included!

Dimensions: 7.75 x 32
Concave: medium
7 ply Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Colors: Royal Blue, Red, Royal Blue (just like the one on the left in the photo)

Starting bid: $60

This original painting by Jonathan Clark is called "In the Studio" and has been painted on a 42" x 42" canvas. The painting is currently unframed but would look great on your wall with or without one.

Starting bid: $50
Current bid: $58

Those NASCAR video games not as exciting as they should be? This Gamester Race Pac could be the perfect solution!

Gamester Race Pac puts you literally in the driver's seat. Features include a spring loaded and weighted steering, paddle shifting, realistic acceleration and brake pedal feel with vibration. Seating and steering wheel positions are adjustable. Advanced steering wheel sensitivity and acceleration lock (cruise control). Compatible with Sony PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Xbox (not compatible with Xbox 360).

This great addition to any video game player's collection! Retails between $40-$50.

Starting Bid: $10
Current Bid: $20

Looking for a local weekend getaway for two? Look no further, this overnight stay on Lake Minnetonka is your answer, complete with your very own butler (pictured below).

You'll arrive late Saturday morning in time to plan out your activity for the day and have lunch. The overnight stay is for two guests, but the hosts will feed as many as eight for dinner, either outside on the deck overlooking Lake Minnetonka or in the former dining room of the house.

After a night's stay, you'll be served brunch on Sunday morning prior to your departure.

Available activities included: Paddle boat, canoe, kayaks, a captained power boat ride, or even docking space if you have your own boat. There's a beach very nearby, as well as biking and walking trails. For those not so interested in breaking a sweat, two hammocks are also available for your leisure. As a side note, there will be two dogs on the premises.

Available weekends: Aug.25&26, Sept.8&9, Sept.15&16, Sept.22&23 or Sept.29&30.

[Clicking on any of the smaller pictures posted will lead you to a full-size version where you can appreciate the detail and the beauty of your potential overnight home away from home.]

Starting bid: $500

About time for a new tattoo? How about a brand new piercing? Steady Tattoo in Minneapolis has donated four $50 gift certificates for all of your body-altering needs. Four different tattoo artists have each donated one of these gift certificates.

Starting at only half the price, there's always an excuse for some new ink.

Starting bid: $30
4 available from four different tattoo artists.
Current bids:
Gift Certificate #1 - $41.67
Gift Certificate #2 - $41.67
Gift Certificate #3 - $41.67
Gift Certificate #4 - $30

Manny's Steakhouse has donated these sets of steak knives, emblazoned with their logo. Already have your eye on the BBQ apron? Consider complementing it with a set or two of these knives!

There are four sets total, and your bid is for one set of 4 knives, unless you specify otherwise.

High Bid: $32.50 (for one set)
Starting bid: $20
(4 available)

This auction is for a baseball autographed by the Minnesota Twins coaching staff! Click the image for a larger view.

They all signed the baseball earlier this year specifically for our team!

Starting bid: $40

The winner of this auction will get two dozen cookies delivered directly to them every month for six months! What's not to love?

We'll consult with you about preferences and food allergies before beginning your subscription!

Starting bid: $50

This auction is for new, salon-quality nail polish. There's one bottle of OPI Color of the Zen-Tury, one bottle of Jade Tropical Allure, and four bottles by New York Summer: Hot Pink (two, though they're obviously different colors!), Angel Dream (colored glitter), and Hollywood Night (silver glitter).

All were donated by a nail salon. Click here for a photo of the entire set!

Starting bid: $15

This auction is for a baseball autographed by Minnesota Twins first baseman, Justin Morneau.

Justin signed the baseball earlier this year specifically for our team!

Starting bid: $50

Do you have a browncoat on your Christmas list? Firefly fans will recognize this replica of the cunnin' hat that Jayne Cobb received from his mom in "The Message". A must have for any Firefly (or other suitably nerdy) meetup. After all, "a man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything."

Hand-knit in three different shades of a wool/mohair blend. Nerd not included. Made by our teammate, Jumi!

Starting bid: $15
Current bid: $30

This comfy scarf has got to be squeezed to be believed. The yarn was hand-painted in mesmerizing shades of blue and purple by a small women's co-op in Uruguay and imported by a small family owned company. Knitted up in a dense brioche stitch to maximize the naturally insulating tendencies of wool, this scarf will keep you warm through the cold Minnesota winter.

Made by our teammate, Jumi!

Starting bid: $10

This unique skull cap was hand knit by our teammate, Jumi, from a Japanese yarn named Kujaku, after the peacock feathers that inspired the colorful polyester flecks that wrap around the 85% wool core. The innovated sideways construction makes this hat flattering on almost all head shapes/hair styles.

Here's another photo of the beanie!

Starting bid: $15
Current bid: $35

This auction is for a baseball autographed by Minnesota Twins catcher, Joe Mauer.

He signed the baseball earlier this year specifically for our team!

Starting bid: $50

Jenny is baking a batch of two dozen chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips, and she's throwing in the recipe, too!

On a diet? Bring these into the office and your coworkers will love you forever. We promise.

Starting bid: $10
Current bid: $15

Our teammate, Mary, has provided this glass mosaic vase! The height is approximately 10 inches.

Click the photo for a larger version!

Starting bid: $7

Wendy's friend, Stephanie, is making this strawberry cheesecake. It's unbaked, and made with whipped cream to make it fluffier and less-dense than the regular cheesecake.

Starting bid: $10

Our teammate, Leslie, is making a custom soap basket. The basket will include 4 soaps, a terry-cloth wash glove and a candle.

These are glycerin soaps made with liquid oil scents. The scents are mild. All colors are available in clear or opaque, and can be combined, layered and/or mixed. Gift baskets are available for any occasion.

Shapes - Oval, rounded rectangle, half circle, large round
Massage Bars - Hexagon, Rectangle, Round, Square
Miscellaneous Shapes - Sea Horse, Shells, Starfish, Butterflies, Roses, Assorted Christmas Shapes, Assorted Fruit Shapes, Assorted Space Shapes, Teenage Soaps
Scents - Sandalwood, lavender, lollipop, vanilla, floral, pearberry

If you win this auction, Leslie will be in touch with you about your selections, and to create your personalized basket!

Starting bid: $30

This amazing pink ribbon bowling ball was donated to our team by Andy. It's produced by USBC's Bowl for the Cure, an organization that partners with Susan G Komen for the Cure, the same group responsible for the Breast Cancer 3-Day.

The ball weighs 14 pounds and is brand new, so it's obviously undrilled. This would make a great gift for the bowler in your life who also wants to show their dedication to this cause. Click here to read more about the history of the USBC bowling ball!

Starting bid: $80

Leslie's friend has donated a crocheted handbag, about 10 x 10 inches square, and incredibly soft.

The colors are brown, burgundy, and a variegate with brown, orange, purple, and cream. A liner could easily be added!

Click here for a detailed closeup!

Starting bid: $20

Winning this item will land three gift cards in your hand, worth $80!

Direct Line Services and www.tcfoodfinds.com has donated $25 gift certificates to any of your favorite D'Amico Restaurants (including Masa, Bar Lurcat, and D'Amico Cucina). The Loon has thrown in another one for the same amount into the mix, and we have received a $30 gift card for El Azteca.

That's $80 worth of food at three great restaurants, all starting for half the retail price!

Starting bid: $40

Wendy's friend, Stephanie, is making two fluffy cheesecakes, one plain, and one topped with cherries. These cakes are unbaked, and made with whipped cream to make them fluffier and less-dense than the regular cheesecake.

When bidding, please specify whether you'd like the plain cheesecake, or one with cherries!

Starting bid: $10
(2 available)

This cheesecake is made by the mother of team member Leslie's friend. She makes it at Thanksgiving every year and everybody says that it is the most perfect cheesecake recipe ever!

The recipe comes from an older couple in Pennsylvania. It's dense, moist and incredibly creamy and is covered with a sour cream topping. She also makes it every year for the United Way auction at 3M, and it's a huge hit!

Starting bid: $25

Underwater Adventures, the world's largest underground aquarium, has donated four admission passes. They're good for adult admissions, and the value of each ticket is $16.95.

Underwater Adventures is located on the east side of the Mall of America.

Starting bid: $20
Current bid: $25

The Minnesota Timberwolves have donated a pass for two $75 tickets to a 2007-2008 game, and two kids'-sized Timberwolves t-shirts.

According to the Target Center pricing chart for next season, these seats should be great! They're in the light blue area, near the corners or behind the basket. The total value of this package is $170.

Starting bid: $90

This candy dish was donated by April, and handmade by her mom. It's really cute, and unfortunately the photo doesn't do it justice! (Click for a larger view.)

The dish is triangular, and approximately 8" wide.

Starting bid: $15

I've been making several different kinds of scones for quite a while now, and these are always the most popular. It's to the point where I don't really even bother making other flavors!

These scones have lots of cinnamon chips and aren't too sweet, the way they should be. They're perfect with coffee! One dozen in a package.

Starting bid: $8
Current bid: $15

Once again, Sarah McMahill has been kind enough to donate a gift certificate for a one-hour massage.

The value of this service is $70, and we're starting the bidding at half-price!

Starting bid: $35

Winning this item will land three gift cards in your hand, worth $100!

This restaurant package features gift cards donated to us by some of our favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. It includes a $50 gift certificate for the Town Talk Diner (home of the best adult malt you'll ever have), $25 from Fuji-Ya, and $25 from Joe's Garage.

That's $100 worth of food at three great restaurants, starting at half the retail price. Win this auction, and you've got yourself three weeks' worth of great dates!

(Starting bid: $50)
Current bid: $75

A rich and luscious cake, moist, dark, and decadent!

Made with over a pound of dark chocolate, a full pound of butter and nearly a dozen eggs. Enrobed in deep chocolate ganache. Even a small slice of this dense cake is incredibly satisfying; one 10-inch cake yields 16 servings.

Great for parties or for hoarding and eating alone with your favorite fork. Top with whipped cream if you think your heart can take it!!

Starting bid: $25

This keyhole scarf is made to stay put and stay warm! It's hand-knit, and made of 100% soft merino wool. The scarf wraps around your neck and loops into itself so you don't have to tie it. Here's another photo of it in use.

Wear a pink ribbon scarf and show your support for the Breast Cancer 3-Day!

(Starting bid: $15)
Current bid: $30

Winning this item will land three gift cards in your hand, worth $75!

Direct Line Services and www.tcfoodfinds.com has donated $25 gift certificates to any of your favorite D'Amico Restaurants (including Masa, Bar Lurcat, and D'Amico Cucina) and Green Mill. The Loon has thrown in another one for the same amount into the mix.

That's $75 worth of food at three great restaurants, all starting for half the retail price!

Starting bid: $40
Current bid: $40