Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Bodø is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. So, I wake up, right? The sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I grab my coffee from that little café on Storgata. You know the one? The one with the weird art on the walls? Yeah, that place. I’m sippin’ my brew, and suddenly, I hear this loud crash outside. I rush out, and there’s a car accident right on the corner of Rådhusgata. Like, c’mon, people! It’s a straight road!
Anyway, I get to the auction house, and it’s packed. I mean, like sardines in a can. Everyone’s buzzing, and I’m feelin’ the energy. But then, I find out the main item today is a vintage fishing boat. A freakin’ boat! In Bodø, where the sea is practically our backyard. I’m thinkin’, “This is gonna be wild.”
So, I start the bidding, and it’s going great. People are raising their paddles like they’re at a rock concert. But then, outta nowhere, this guy in the back starts yelling. I mean, full-on shouting. Turns out, he’s the previous owner, and he’s not happy with the price. Dude, chill! You sold it already!
I’m tryin’ to keep it together, but inside, I’m like, “What the heck, man?” I mean, Bodø is known for its beautiful fjords and mountains, not for drama at an auction! But hey, I roll with it. I throw in some jokes, get the crowd laughing, and suddenly, it’s all good again.
Then, just when I think it’s smooth sailing, the power goes out. Yup, right in the middle of the auction. I’m standing there, in the dark, and I can hear people whispering. “Is this part of the show?” “Did he plan this?” I’m like, “Nope, just Bodø being Bodø.”
So, I grab my phone, turn on the flashlight, and keep the auction going. I’m shining the light on the boat, and people are still bidding! I mean, who knew a little darkness could spark such excitement?
Finally, we wrap it up, and the boat goes for way more than I expected. I’m pumped! But then, I step outside, and it’s pouring rain. Classic Bodø, right? One minute it’s sunny, the next it’s a monsoon. I’m soaked, but I don’t care. I just had the craziest auction of my life!
As I’m walking back to my car, I pass by the harbor. The view is stunning, even in the rain. The mountains in the background, the boats bobbing in the water. It’s moments like this that make me love this city.
So, yeah, Bodø, you crazy little town. You keep me on my toes. I wouldn’t trade this job for anything. Even with the drama, the rain, and the unexpected twists. Here’s to more wild days ahead!