Sleep in the Stars this Valentine's Day
- Winning bid: $5,250.00
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Reserve met
- Closed: Thu 11 Feb 2010, 9:00 pm
- Listing #: 269695974
Location: Level 60, Sky Tower, Auckland
Available: 8pm Saturday 13 February to noon
Sunday 14 February
Furnishings: Fully furnished (bed, sofa, dressers, lamps and tables)
Parking: Off-street
In the area: Pretty much everything
Tenants: Two people (aged 20 years or over) to share a room
General: Private with great city and sea views
No pets or smokers
For the first time ever, SKYCITY is offering two lucky people the chance to spend a night at the top of the Sky Tower on Valentine's Eve (13 February), with all auction proceeds going to The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
This once in a lifetime opportunity is for a night of paradise on Sky Deck - a circular glass ring wrapped around Auckland's tallest structure, a breath-taking 60 floors up with a 360-degree view of Auckland.
The Sky Deck will be transformed into a luxurious Vegas Hotel styled suite for the exclusive use of the successful bidder and their guest. You will be welcomed to SKYCITY Vegas style, with a personal Learn to Play one hour gaming session in bar twentyone. Then, ascend to your private suite for a three course meal - the room is all yours for the night. Then, wake up to a full buffet breakfast served to you in your room.
The romance continues on Valentine's Day with a private SkyWalk and a Staying in Touch massage at East Day Spa. You will leave with two SKYCITY Vegas Vista V.I.P Suite bathrobes and one hundred dollars worth of SKYCITY Bonus Play Chips.
If you and your guest live outside Auckland, you will also receive two return economy flights to Auckland (ex Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin, travelling to Auckland on 13 February and returning home on 14 February 2010. Transfers to and from Auckland Airport included).
For full Terms & Conditions of the SKYCITY Vegas Vista VIP Suite experience, copy this link into your browser: http://bit.ly/bQgdcK or check my user profile
Available: 8pm Saturday 13 February to noon
Sunday 14 February
Furnishings: Fully furnished (bed, sofa, dressers, lamps and tables)
Parking: Off-street
In the area: Pretty much everything
Tenants: Two people (aged 20 years or over) to share a room
General: Private with great city and sea views
No pets or smokers
For the first time ever, SKYCITY is offering two lucky people the chance to spend a night at the top of the Sky Tower on Valentine's Eve (13 February), with all auction proceeds going to The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
This once in a lifetime opportunity is for a night of paradise on Sky Deck - a circular glass ring wrapped around Auckland's tallest structure, a breath-taking 60 floors up with a 360-degree view of Auckland.
The Sky Deck will be transformed into a luxurious Vegas Hotel styled suite for the exclusive use of the successful bidder and their guest. You will be welcomed to SKYCITY Vegas style, with a personal Learn to Play one hour gaming session in bar twentyone. Then, ascend to your private suite for a three course meal - the room is all yours for the night. Then, wake up to a full buffet breakfast served to you in your room.
The romance continues on Valentine's Day with a private SkyWalk and a Staying in Touch massage at East Day Spa. You will leave with two SKYCITY Vegas Vista V.I.P Suite bathrobes and one hundred dollars worth of SKYCITY Bonus Play Chips.
If you and your guest live outside Auckland, you will also receive two return economy flights to Auckland (ex Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin, travelling to Auckland on 13 February and returning home on 14 February 2010. Transfers to and from Auckland Airport included).
For full Terms & Conditions of the SKYCITY Vegas Vista VIP Suite experience, copy this link into your browser: http://bit.ly/bQgdcK or check my user profile
Please read the questions and answers for this auction.
Shipping details
- Buyer must pick-up
- Seller is located in Auckland City, Auckland
Payment details
- NZ bank deposit
- Cash
About the seller
- Has not traded yet
- Member since Jan 2010
Closed: Thu 11 Feb, 9:00 pm. This auction used auto-extend. 
Bid history
The reserve price was: $1.00
| Amount | Date | Time | Bidder |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,250.00 | 11 Feb | 7:34 pm | ventilate (1  ) |
| $5,200.00 | 11 Feb | 7:04 pm | northpole (239  ) |
| $5,150.00 | 11 Feb | 7:03 pm | reg132 (368 ) |
| $5,100.00 | 11 Feb | 6:52 pm | ventilate (1 ) |
| $5,000.00 | 11 Feb | 6:52 pm | kiwi1190 (40  ) |
| $4,890.00 | 11 Feb | 10:01 am | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $4,880.00 | 11 Feb | 10:01 am | ventilate (1 ) |
| $4,870.00 | 11 Feb | 10:00 am | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $4,860.00 | 11 Feb | 10:00 am | ventilate (1 ) |
| $4,850.00 | 10 Feb | 4:22 pm | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $4,840.00 | 10 Feb | 4:22 pm | liverpoolfctv (104  ) |
| $4,830.00 | 10 Feb | 4:22 pm | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $4,820.00 | 10 Feb | 4:22 pm | liverpoolfctv (104 ) |
| $4,810.00 | 10 Feb | 4:22 pm | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $4,800.00 | 10 Feb | 4:22 pm | liverpoolfctv (104 ) |
| $4,520.00 | 9 Feb | 10:01 pm | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $4,510.00 | 9 Feb | 9:05 pm | craigmac6 (1 ) |
| $4,500.00 | 9 Feb | 8:56 pm | jorjasmum (117 ) |
| $4,000.00 | 9 Feb | 8:54 pm | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
| $3,445.00 | 9 Feb | 8:18 pm | kiwi1190 (40 ) |
Questions and answers
What a fantastic package! and a great cause too. Just a question.. Is there a complimentary bottle of wine provided with the in room dinner? My wife is partial to bubbly. Cheers
gazza1234 (18773 
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6:22 pm, Wed 3 Feb
What a fantastic package! and a great cause too. Just a question.. Is there a complimentary bottle of wine provided with the in room dinner? My wife is partial to bubbly. Cheers
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6:22 pm, Wed 3 Feb
bubbles for you both... the good stuff :)
6:34 pm, Wed 3 Feb
bubbles for you both... the good stuff :)
6:34 pm, Wed 3 Feb
That sounds amazing... Hope the bidding continues way up!!! Unfortunately it is out of my price range already... If only I lived out of Auckland! Best of luck.
stephjaynet (45 )
6:58 pm, Wed 3 Feb
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6:58 pm, Wed 3 Feb
Thanks :)
9:56 am, Thu 4 Feb
Is a hotel room on the SkyDeck considered "a mile high"? wink wink, nudge nudge...
bayofplentygirl (36 )
7:06 pm, Wed 3 Feb
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7:06 pm, Wed 3 Feb
ha ha... like your thinking! while technically not a mile it's certainly a very very exclusive club (wink wink)
7:10 pm, Wed 3 Feb
In this case yes, can't throw that in I'm afraid! :)
9:21 pm, Wed 3 Feb
You will have a three course meal and a bottle of bubbles served to you in your room and the next morning a full breakfast also served in your room…. So yes, plenty of room service!
9:56 am, Thu 4 Feb
This looks great, just thinking about the practicalities, is there a bathroom up there? :)
bayofplentygirl (36 )
4:21 pm, Thu 4 Feb
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4:21 pm, Thu 4 Feb
Sky Deck has never before been a hotel room…..so just to let you know, bathroom facilities are available on the Main Observation Deck in Sky Tower (a short lift ride away) and shower facilities will be made available to the successful bidder and his/her guest in the SKYCITY Hotel.
4:23 pm, Thu 4 Feb
A slightly vexed question for you cupid. Should one be inclined to get horizontal, or vertical for that matter, in the suite - does one need to inquire about the operation of SKYcity's video recording equipment for the evening in question? My dutiful manslave can become terribly shy you see...
missmorphine (0 )
7:48 pm, Thu 4 Feb
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7:48 pm, Thu 4 Feb
Well well, Miss Morphine… sounds like you might be quite a keen bidder. I can assure you that your ‘man slave’ will be able perform to his full potential as, for one night only, there will be no big brother in Sky Deck. Enjoy!
11:34 am, Fri 5 Feb
Don't you have security cameras up there???Am I likely to be on candid camera??!!
lovetoparty (566 
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7:57 pm, Thu 4 Feb
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7:57 pm, Thu 4 Feb
Unless you plan to take your own camera it won’t be us with the incriminating footage – yes they will be switched off in Sky Deck!
11:35 am, Fri 5 Feb
Not terribly romantic, but is there a TV in the 'room'? Also, can we gamble at the casino after dinner? And how late can we go before we can't get back up to the sky deck?
jayandjen (108 )
3:24 pm, Fri 5 Feb
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3:24 pm, Fri 5 Feb
There will be a TV screen with a selection (yes, including the 20+ kind) of DVDs for your viewing pleasure and CDs for your auditory enjoyment (or BYO)…. And your butler will be on hand during the night to escort you up and down the tower… naturally as you are over 20 you will be most welcome to visit the gaming floor.
4:40 pm, Fri 5 Feb
to clarify - check in is 8pm sat and check out is 12 noon sunday??
tat2dpom (420 )
5:45 pm, Fri 5 Feb
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5:45 pm, Fri 5 Feb
You are welcome to arrive at bar twentyone at 6.30pm on 13 Feb for your personal learn to play gaming session… dinner will be served in your room at 8pm. Valentine’s Day breakfast will be served in your room and your first activity of the day on 14 Feb will be a SkyWalk at 11.30am….You will be at East Day Spa at 1pm.
9:52 pm, Sat 6 Feb
Trade Me CEO Jon MacDonald mentioned this auction in his weekly catch up with Marcus Lush on RadioLIVE this morning. You can listen to the interview here: http://tr.im/Nn7p
teamdj1 (10 )
11:40 am, Tue 9 Feb
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11:40 am, Tue 9 Feb
Thanks :)
12:08 pm, Tue 9 Feb
What, NO BATHROOM !! You have to be ushered by a butler to another room when nature calls, this should have been made more clear in this listing
tzhdg (46 )
7:33 pm, Tue 9 Feb
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7:33 pm, Tue 9 Feb
We answered this question last week :) The answer is below... thanks for your feedback.
"Sky Deck has never before been a hotel room…..so just to let you know, bathroom facilities are available on the Main Observation Deck in Sky Tower (a short lift ride away) and shower facilities will be made available to the successful bidder and his/her guest in the SKYCITY Hotel."
9:52 pm, Tue 9 Feb
Sorry, only two people!
9:54 pm, Tue 9 Feb
WOW!!!! Just saw this on Close Up - TV1. It's awesome that what you get from this auction is going to charity...... you guys R-O-C-K!!!!!
rachbabe (298 )
7:35 pm, Tue 9 Feb
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7:35 pm, Tue 9 Feb
Thanks! Happy bidding :)
9:57 pm, Tue 9 Feb
Hi, My wife and I are morbidly obese. If we win, is there any chance we can get a water bed instead as I have quite bad back and respiratory problems?
vaughmj1 (22 )
7:36 pm, Tue 9 Feb
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7:36 pm, Tue 9 Feb
I'm sorry but the room has a standard super kind sized bed (2m x 2.3m).
8:39 am, Wed 10 Feb
Can I bring my Mum?? She's never been up the Sky Tower before...a Sky Tower virgin you could say
louise405 (11 )
7:52 pm, Tue 9 Feb
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7:52 pm, Tue 9 Feb
You should definitely get here up there - the view is fantastic! There is one big bed but you can take who ever you like as long as they are over 20 years old. I'm sure you'd be in the good books forever!
9:49 pm, Tue 9 Feb
hey there. i'm severely disabled and was wondering if the suite was wheelchair friendly? also, do i need to bring someone else or can i enjoy the room to myself ? thanks in advanced
zynal1 (9 )
8:03 pm, Tue 9 Feb
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8:03 pm, Tue 9 Feb
Yes, the suite is fully wheelchair friendly as are the bathroom facilities. Of course you are most welcome to come and enjoy the room all to yourself :)
9:01 am, Wed 10 Feb
We had this question last week - here is the answer: :)
"Sky Deck has never before been a hotel room…..so just to let you know, bathroom facilities are available on the Main Observation Deck in Sky Tower (a short lift ride away) and shower facilities will be made available to the successful bidder and his/her guest in the SKYCITY Hotel."
9:55 pm, Tue 9 Feb
What a great cause. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and I thoroughly support the cause. Some lucky couple will have a night to remember. Bid all you people with money!
tony.dash (142 )
8:18 pm, Tue 9 Feb
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8:18 pm, Tue 9 Feb
We certainly hope they do! It is a really great cause and we love working with the Breast Cancer Foundation :)
9:46 pm, Tue 9 Feb
Seller Comment: http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/sky-high-bed-up-auction-3352621/video
Featured live on Close Up last night!
8:46 am, Wed 10 Feb
I think you guys are AMAZING!!! My nana had breast cancer a few years ago and survived and I think what you are doing is beyond words!!! Thank you sooo much everyone who is bidding and supporting this cause, its people like you that make the world a better place and help support a great cause:) Wish I had the money to be able to win this.
kimh64 (17 )
11:11 am, Wed 10 Feb
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11:11 am, Wed 10 Feb
Thanks :) The room is set up so if you want to go up the Tower to the Sky Deck and take a look! We're delighted with the support people are showing for such a good cause.
11:24 am, Wed 10 Feb
Awesome! Thats living like a rockstar for the night! Oh if I had that kind of money.... xoxoOXoXO
malnk8 (281 )
12:27 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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12:27 pm, Wed 10 Feb
:)
1:07 pm, Wed 10 Feb
What a great cause guys, I want to see how the bid goes near closing time and I will bid then. I want to suprise my girlfriend of 10 yrs who has always wanted to go to auckland sky tower this will be the perfect valentines gift ever! And the perfect moment for me to propose to her..and better yet she will love the idea of the money going straight to the cause as unfortunately her sister lost the battle of breast cancer last year. Good on you's.
ian_wan (45 )
2:34 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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2:34 pm, Wed 10 Feb
What a great boyfriend you are - very thoughtful! Am sure she would love it... Happy bidding and good luck! :)
3:31 pm, Wed 10 Feb
my hubby wants to go with anyone who wins and isnt taking anyone :P.......im happy for this arrangement I might get some quiet time to go fishing LOL! - awesome auction guys we had a giggle reading this...would love to be able to afford it!!!!!
bigtruck3 (89 
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4:24 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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4:24 pm, Wed 10 Feb
ha ha! will put him on the 'volunteers' list :)
4:28 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Hi, I think I'ts a great cause! All the proceedings of the auction going to the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand. Perhaps Trademe will come to the party and donate the generous succession fee gained from this auction to the cause also!!! Happy Valentines Day Sky City staff :)
piznarkee (48 )
4:59 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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4:59 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Our wonderful friends at Trade Me who have been working closely with us are donating all of their fees :)
9:00 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Dear Cupid, you seem really cute with your witty replies. Are you a guy or a gal and would you consider being part of the package?
retro-mania (38 )
5:29 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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5:29 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Cupid is a girl but she has plans... thanks for the offer :)
9:01 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Hi, as we live in Auckland, the generous transportation arrangements for out of towners would not apply to us. Therefore, instead of, could we maybe get some local VIP transportation by being picked up and dropped home by something like a Stretched Hummer Limmo?
julie1291 (4 )
5:31 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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5:31 pm, Wed 10 Feb
The package comes as is offered on this auction. Happy Bidding :)
9:03 pm, Wed 10 Feb
wow. make a donation to a very worthwhile cause that is so close to so many new zealanders. and get to spend an awesome night 60 stories up(i think). this would make you feel like a star and certainly make for one of the most memoriable valentines for two people.
congrads on such a great idea.....love the humour and suggestions people have put in. goooooo bbiiidddeeerrrsss.
thought for the day... with not having curtains you get to know how a goldfish feels.....hehe.....
matrix27 (72 )
5:38 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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5:38 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Thanks :) Fingers crossed for no helicopters!
8:53 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Yes I am a chef!! BUT my friend wants to know can she choose her own chef from a list of nominated chefs at Sky city. As she has a few she likes!
n1chef (92 )
6:17 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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6:17 pm, Wed 10 Feb
No, sorry, all sorted - don't worry it will be tasty! :)
8:52 pm, Wed 10 Feb
With reference to the 'bayofplentygirls' comment,it would qualify for the quarter mile high club so i suppose if you were frisky by a factor of 4 you would definetly qualify then.
harveyr (88 )
7:43 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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7:43 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Nice math! Good luck :)
8:50 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Was referring to the food!
6:50 am, Thu 11 Feb
What a lovely idea you are doing. In future we wondered if it work to make it a raffle instead as it puts everyone on a level playing field. If you made it approx $20 a ticket and sold 1000 you would already have $20000. Many more people would be able to afford to have a go at this prize
kenp2 (60 )
9:13 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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9:13 pm, Wed 10 Feb
That is a good idea... will take it into account for anything we do like this in the future :)
7:43 am, Thu 11 Feb
what would happen if you needed to go to the toilet?! i mean youll be at the very top of the sky tower...
jayjay1233 (104 )
9:50 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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9:50 pm, Wed 10 Feb
We had this question last week - here is the answer: :) "Sky Deck has never before been a hotel room…..so just to let you know, bathroom facilities are available on the Main Observation Deck in Sky Tower (a short lift ride away) and shower facilities will be made available to the successful bidder and his/her guest in the SKYCITY Hotel."
6:52 am, Thu 11 Feb
Wow amazing! if only i had that money! dreams r free i suppose! haha. One amazingly lucky woman!!
speediekiwi (70 )
10:53 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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10:53 pm, Wed 10 Feb
Or lucky man! Should be a fun night :)
6:49 am, Thu 11 Feb
There will be a plasma screen up there with a whole bunch of DVDs to entertain you.... can't take the wii sorry!
6:48 am, Thu 11 Feb
This is pretty much donating money to charity and getting something other than pride out of it. Im expecting this to hit 10K but by the looks of things most rich people dont even know this auction exists. Good luck and hope it hits at least 15K
tedbelb (0 )
11:26 pm, Wed 10 Feb
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11:26 pm, Wed 10 Feb
We're spreading the word...! Hope it hits the big money :)
6:51 am, Thu 11 Feb
hiwill you do flights from hamilton. as then will be complete surprise. an i can drop kids at auntys on way
panz61 (41 )
12:16 am, Thu 11 Feb
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12:16 am, Thu 11 Feb
As we have had several requests for changes and additions to the package we need to keep a consistent policy of offering only what is described as being part of the package on this site. :)
7:40 am, Thu 11 Feb
Ha ha! Unfortunately no.... think that might break some of our Health & Safety rules!
7:38 am, Thu 11 Feb
The room looked fantastic on TV3 this morning as Josh invaded: http://www.3news.co.nz/Josh-visits-a-very-special-hotel-room/tabid/572/articleID/141236/Default .aspx
pf_trademe (1 )
11:04 am, Thu 11 Feb
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11:04 am, Thu 11 Feb
Yes! Looks like he had heaps of fun up there.... got in the bed even :) Will be changing all bed linen and bathrobes don’t worry!
11:14 am, Thu 11 Feb
Hi , Just a quick question , The people on the floor below us, Wouldnt they be able to hear , my partner and i ? Watching DVD's that is.......
disi4 (11 )
1:30 pm, Thu 11 Feb
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1:30 pm, Thu 11 Feb
Ha! Guess that depends on just how much noise there is... am sure we'll let you know if the DVDs are turned up to loud ;)
2:28 pm, Thu 11 Feb
Really amazing idea - I love it!! I would definately buy a ticket or two if it was a raffle (good thinking kenp2), oh well maybe next year. Awesome cause - hope it goes for heaps :-)
gb33 (38 )
1:31 pm, Thu 11 Feb
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1:31 pm, Thu 11 Feb
Thanks :)
3:39 pm, Thu 11 Feb
Is it possible to install a porta loo for the night on the deck ? Dont really fancy going up & down the lift a lot....... Especially after a drinking lots of bubbly and other vigorous acts. Maybe you can decorate the dunny with some frilly aparkly stuff etc.
thearsenal (4 )
3:43 pm, Thu 11 Feb
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3:43 pm, Thu 11 Feb
The package comes as is offered on this auction. Happy Bidding :)
3:49 pm, Thu 11 Feb
There has been lots of media interest and we know lots of people will be very curious about the winner.... however, if you're a private person, we'll respect your privacy :) Happy bidding...! only about four hours to go :)
4:57 pm, Thu 11 Feb
795 :)
6:08 pm, Thu 11 Feb
Sure will :)
6:09 pm, Thu 11 Feb
We'll see :)
8:45 pm, Thu 11 Feb
No sorry - one night only deal - 13 Feb :)
8:45 pm, Thu 11 Feb
theres no curtains... not much privacy? for all we know some rich guy or the news could see you with a helicopter!
jayjay1233 (104 )
8:27 pm, Thu 11 Feb
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8:27 pm, Thu 11 Feb
I think you might flatter yourself my friend ;)
8:44 pm, Thu 11 Feb
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