Hey Dale. We will honor your wishes and not have the auction. We will eat, drink and be merry. The spare room is yours if you want it. Please know we only wanted to show you guys how much we care about you. It was never meant to make you uncomfortable. Remember after all, we are a family. Can't wait to see you all at the party. I brought home lots of decorations and things from Quebec. I"ll make a bit pot of chili with garlic bread, everyone else can add to the table and we'll eat like kings. Hugs Lady