2008 Season Hay Auction
May 17, 2008


The hay auction has been completed,
the hay has been sold to a local buyer.  

Our sincerest thanks to those who
wrote, called or stopped by, we enjoyed
talking/writing to all of you!



Wishing everyone everywhere a very
successful 2008 Hay Season!!

Thanks Again!
We are taking bids on the 2008 season of hay production on
approximately 40 Acres (M/L) of lush, green timothy/brome
grass hay mix.  This sale is for ALL cuttings for 2008, and,
weather permitting, has produced up to 4 cuttings grossing
approximately 200 Tons of hay (M/L).  It is very good horse
hay but is well suited for other animals.  The field is located
on the SW corner of Raymond Rd. and Townley Hwy. in
Manitou Beach, MI, 49253.  You are welcome to drive by and
view the field between 10 a.m. and dusk but PLEASE DON'T
DRIVE ON THE HAY!!

We are starting the bidding at $2,000.00; CASH UP FRONT.  
No Equipment Will Be Allowed To Start Work Until Payment
In FULL Is Received.  PLEASE NOTE:  We will need the buyer
to set aside enough hay for us to feed our cow and 5
donkeys. Please contact us so that Walt can explain the
details.

Bidders may bid as often as they like but bids must be in
$200 increments, anything less will be canceled.  You may bid
in person, by phone or by email.  We will post the current
price on this page as soon as possible.  

Our phone is:    517 - 547 -  4342  

Our email is:  thehaybarn@hughes.net

Please call anytime, if we are away from the phone please
leave a message with your name, phone number and your
bid.  We will update the site as soon as we can.  

All bids are on a first come basis - whoever bids first with the
highest bid is the current winning bidder.  The auction will
end on or around May 17, 2008 at which time we will post the
results here and phone the winning bidder.  We can keep the
winning bidder's name confidential if the buyer so wishes.

If you have any questions please call anytime.


The Hay Barn