one hundred fifty-six

on the block

 -- pic from the 2011 Doors of Asheville live auction.
(See post one hundred fifty-four.) 
  
Scott Dedman, Director of Mountain Housing Opportunities mentioned raising something like $40,000 for affordable housing this year.

It was a bittersweet night.  Spent time with good friends, met new ones, and learned of the loss of another pal and well known Asheville artist.

Ginger vodka in your honor, Vadim.