The top bid is now $40, and the auction ends Jan 2, noon, West Coast
time.

You can see the ring here:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL74/133183/8541089/405016162.jpg

Here's more info in case someone missed it:

On 12/16/12, Nell Angelo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Hello Ferret Friends,
>
>As many of you know, I need to move my ferrets and other animals out
>of Ethiopia and back to the US. You can read about it and see several
>photos of my animals and me:
>
>       http://www.gofundme.com/1l8da0
>       http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/o492/celebrateoften/
>
>A kind friend in the US has donated this nice silver ring in the form
>of a ferret that's wrapped itself around your finger.
>
>Let's have an auction!
>
>1. Make your best offers by email to me up until
>   noon, Dec 18 West Coast time.
>
>2, The winner (you, of course!) will then have till
>    6pm to send the price either to the fundraising
>    site or, via PayPal, to me directly.
>
>    http://www.gofundme.com/1l8da0
>
>3. And then my friend will send the ring to you.
>
>We expect it will all be done in time for you to enjoy your ring at
>Christmas -- or to use it as a Christmas present.
>
>Want to see more photos of my animals and my life here in Ethiopia?
>You'll probably be surprised at how green and mild the area is. The
>first photo was taken just after the rainy season.
>
>    http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/o492/celebrateoften/

[Posted in FML 7656]