This is it. The final hours of 2007. The final hours of "Found It, Count It". And thanks to you, fellow participants, for being great change finders. One last day. Keep up the good work!
On my personal level, I found a penny this morning. I've found hundreds of pennies this year. No respect for the little guy.
On a professional level, I saw this story about a librarian who helps authors and "stars". He's dubbed the "librarian of the stars"
Anyway, everyone have a safe and wonderful time celebrating the New Year tonight! Tomorrow (hopefully!) I'll do a "year in review" recap.
This afternoon I took a walk around my neighborhood to pick up a plastic wastebasket. Something simple. But since it was nice outside, I just took my time. Near 5th avenue and 9th street I saw somebody drop a coin then walk on and drop another coin. She just kept walking and could care less what she had dropped. When I got to the corner I looked around and saw it was a dime and two pennies. Score.
The last change pick-up of 2007 occurred at roughly 6:30pm in Park Slope on 7th Avenue near 13th street. It was a penny and I was out with a friend as we headed to dinner at Olive Vine which is a really great Middle Eastern restaurant.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
23 Percent
Yesterday I went to the bank to deposit all the loose change I had accumulated throughout the year that were the result of daily purchases. The total came to $151.
I've found about $35 just lying around. That's about 23 percent of $151.
On the way to the bank I found a dime on 7th avenue. It was pretty beat up and in poor condition. Also collected four pennies throughout the evening. A few of them were lying around in various parts of Union Square.
I've found about $35 just lying around. That's about 23 percent of $151.
On the way to the bank I found a dime on 7th avenue. It was pretty beat up and in poor condition. Also collected four pennies throughout the evening. A few of them were lying around in various parts of Union Square.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Yuan More Time
Weird. My friend reported that she picked up a yuan in Iowa.
The same thing happened to me. I was at Newark airport and had just collected my luggage. I noticed this shiny object on the ground. So I had all this luggage and did a "coin test". I kicked it and it was loose and skidded off a few feet. As I bent down to pick it up, I saw it was foreign. Upon further inspection, it was a yuan.
I guess good things come in yuan. 1 Chinese Yuan equals about 13.68 cents as of the rate on 12-28. Nice find.
I did find some native currency soon after I came into NYC proper. At the Herald Square subway entrance on 34th street I had stopped to readjust my luggage. There were two pennies lying near the steps, also next to a cigarette butt. Lovely.
The same thing happened to me. I was at Newark airport and had just collected my luggage. I noticed this shiny object on the ground. So I had all this luggage and did a "coin test". I kicked it and it was loose and skidded off a few feet. As I bent down to pick it up, I saw it was foreign. Upon further inspection, it was a yuan.
I guess good things come in yuan. 1 Chinese Yuan equals about 13.68 cents as of the rate on 12-28. Nice find.
I did find some native currency soon after I came into NYC proper. At the Herald Square subway entrance on 34th street I had stopped to readjust my luggage. There were two pennies lying near the steps, also next to a cigarette butt. Lovely.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Happy Boxing Day!
Today I found a penny at the mall. Yeah, the teen dropped it out of his hand. He looked at it. Didn't do much. Then one of his friends also stopped to pick it up but decided it wasn't worth keeping and dropped it. I finished my lunch and after seeing about 50 people walk right by it felt that I had let enough people have their chance before picking it up.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Found It, Count It Begins!
The seven day campaign begins today. If you spot change (or bills) lying around and pick it up, record your amount here in the comments section. I'll tally up the total and it will be added to the donation amount.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
The 200th Post!
200 posts! Wow. And this post is "worth" a penny.
Late this evening after sitting in my apartment from watching a couple episodes of "Six Feet Under" and the movie "Mutual Appreciation", I decided I needed some fresh air. It was around 10pm. So I took a walk in my neighborhood and went down to the main drag of Park Slope. Then along 5th Avenue. I've never seen this area so deserted and quiet on a Saturday night. Almost had that "I Am Legend" feel to it.....anyway, it wasn't until I'm almost back by my apartment that I pick up the penny. It was by a bus stop and a bit off the beaten path.
Late this evening after sitting in my apartment from watching a couple episodes of "Six Feet Under" and the movie "Mutual Appreciation", I decided I needed some fresh air. It was around 10pm. So I took a walk in my neighborhood and went down to the main drag of Park Slope. Then along 5th Avenue. I've never seen this area so deserted and quiet on a Saturday night. Almost had that "I Am Legend" feel to it.....anyway, it wasn't until I'm almost back by my apartment that I pick up the penny. It was by a bus stop and a bit off the beaten path.
"Street Change" Ornament
No "Street Change" was harmed, used or considered in the making of this ornament.
Give....and Receive
Today I found six pennies this morning. I got a coffee and realized I needed a little orange juice. At the corner, I saw a penny, then another by the first deli entrance but decided not to go in. Around the crates next to the entrance there was another penny. Then I picked up a penny in the deli and when I came out there were two pennies near the trash receptacle. Hmm....I tipped the guys at the coffeehouse $1 before all this happened. Good things do come around. And I've broken $35!
We Built This City
on Rock and Roll.
Well, maybe not exactly.
Maybe from sweat, hard labor and guts.
This evening at the ever impressive and quite inviting bar Pacific Standard I got a tip from a friend as to where I could find some change.
I picked up 17 cents. Thank you, Mike.
I did build this streetchange. On everyone's help.
This was a random photo that came up in flickr:
Well, maybe not exactly.
Maybe from sweat, hard labor and guts.
This evening at the ever impressive and quite inviting bar Pacific Standard I got a tip from a friend as to where I could find some change.
I picked up 17 cents. Thank you, Mike.
I did build this streetchange. On everyone's help.
This was a random photo that came up in flickr:
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Ornamental Change
Today I made an ornament for a friend. Well, I took a very basic ornament and "spruced" it up with some other loose change I had that I have collected from various daily purchases throughout the year. It was quite gargantuan and well, I hope it doesn't make her tree fall over. It's probably worth a couple $$$.
Today I found two pennies. One was located on the stairwell as I coming into the subway in my neighborhood. It was lying near a drain and I scurried to pick it up. I also noticed as I was coming to the subway about three homeless people sleeping outside. It was rather a sad sight.
The other one was in a Duane Reade as I was picking up certain supplies for the ornamental decoration. Once I get a pic available, I'll post it.
Today I found two pennies. One was located on the stairwell as I coming into the subway in my neighborhood. It was lying near a drain and I scurried to pick it up. I also noticed as I was coming to the subway about three homeless people sleeping outside. It was rather a sad sight.
The other one was in a Duane Reade as I was picking up certain supplies for the ornamental decoration. Once I get a pic available, I'll post it.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
1 Penny
Days like these you just think: man, I gotta blog about one penny. I found this penny in front of the Citibank on Broad Street. I needed some cash for dinner and was meeting a friend, Eytan, to catch up and talk shop about the research community.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Weekend Re-Cap
Vampire Zombies. Quiet. Explosions. Magellan. Circumnavigation. Six Feet Under. Brenda's Birthday Party. Soda. Wine. Jim's texting and petting of Ellie. Wine. $30 Tip. Drunk math. More Wine. Hello. Cab. Nice Place. Morning. Headache. Fondue Dinner. Sleep.
Oh....right, coin collecting. Ummm.....nothing over the weekend. I found 3 pennies on Friday.
Oh....right, coin collecting. Ummm.....nothing over the weekend. I found 3 pennies on Friday.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Developments
I found a dime last night in my neighborhood. And I went through the entire street change collection at the bar tonight. WHOOPS!!!
Just kidding. Closing in on $35. A very respectable amount considering it was all up to chance.
Here are two "temporary" new changes to the system:
A) I will count the money that was intentionally thrown down by my friends. I wasn't sure what to do with this because I didn't want it to skew the actual total since this was supposed to be a VERY RANDOM EXPERIMENT. The total is $1.57. That is fine. However, I will not count any additional coins that are thrown down by my friends. The limit is capped.
B)After conferring with my public relations manager, minister of change, and acting secretary of finance we have decided to "open the field up" as they say in the world of recruitment. Armed forces excluded. I am pleased to announce without the launch of any major sponsorship, advertising agency or otherwise markeing personnel, the launch of the new holiday campaign "Found it, Count it!". F*CK YEAH!
Give the power to the people. Between December 24 and December 31, I will add what you "collect". Each day I will post an entry and if you find anything, put the amount in the comment. I will add that to my total. That's right, you too can be a streetchanger. I'll send you a button. Well, not really. But your retrieval of lost and displaced change will serve a good cause. So for one week, if you see it, and pick it up, it counts. Just remember to add your total in the comment section. Watch for the first posting on December 24.
Just kidding. Closing in on $35. A very respectable amount considering it was all up to chance.
Here are two "temporary" new changes to the system:
A) I will count the money that was intentionally thrown down by my friends. I wasn't sure what to do with this because I didn't want it to skew the actual total since this was supposed to be a VERY RANDOM EXPERIMENT. The total is $1.57. That is fine. However, I will not count any additional coins that are thrown down by my friends. The limit is capped.
B)After conferring with my public relations manager, minister of change, and acting secretary of finance we have decided to "open the field up" as they say in the world of recruitment. Armed forces excluded. I am pleased to announce without the launch of any major sponsorship, advertising agency or otherwise markeing personnel, the launch of the new holiday campaign "Found it, Count it!". F*CK YEAH!
Give the power to the people. Between December 24 and December 31, I will add what you "collect". Each day I will post an entry and if you find anything, put the amount in the comment. I will add that to my total. That's right, you too can be a streetchanger. I'll send you a button. Well, not really. But your retrieval of lost and displaced change will serve a good cause. So for one week, if you see it, and pick it up, it counts. Just remember to add your total in the comment section. Watch for the first posting on December 24.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
"The Kids Are Alright"
My friend Alicia forwarded me this link:
http://gothamist.com/2007/12/11/penny_harvest.php
I was really happy to see this. And no, I won't be going up there with a backpack and some suitcases. Way to go, kids!
In my collecting news, I can only add four pennies to my total.
Picture from an MSN article that my friend Lana sent me (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22201606/)
http://gothamist.com/2007/12/11/penny_harvest.php
I was really happy to see this. And no, I won't be going up there with a backpack and some suitcases. Way to go, kids!
In my collecting news, I can only add four pennies to my total.
Picture from an MSN article that my friend Lana sent me (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22201606/)
Friday, December 7, 2007
Reassessment of the Revolution
Ahh....so yesterday during my late lunch I found a quarter and a penny at Chipotle. Not the one where the meetup meets. I don't know if I'm being a traitor to the cause by still eating there or not. But we did achieve success earlier this fall. Is it all evil when some results lead to good? I.e. change for a worthy cause? I wonder what our fearless leader has in store for the second campaign of our revolution because it seems as though the new head of the group has resumed the old regime's ways. Like a hydra with one of its heads removed, the other newly grown ones seem to persist the old idea. Your thoughts, O Glorious Cho?
Other pick-ups that day included two pennies and a nickel. I'm getting good at picking up change and still walking. I was with two friends after attending "Nerd Nite" at this bar on 11th street. I missed the first presentation since I worked until 7pm and the other presentation was quite graphic. I can rest assure that the world of CSI is not for me. After the show and heading back to Union Square I picked up a penny outside Webster Hall. Quick. Fast. Efficient.
Other pick-ups that day included two pennies and a nickel. I'm getting good at picking up change and still walking. I was with two friends after attending "Nerd Nite" at this bar on 11th street. I missed the first presentation since I worked until 7pm and the other presentation was quite graphic. I can rest assure that the world of CSI is not for me. After the show and heading back to Union Square I picked up a penny outside Webster Hall. Quick. Fast. Efficient.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Charity Information
Okay, time to reveal the organization where the money will be going to. This is the charitable organization:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Here is information about the charity organization:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=4414
To donate online please click this link:
https://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_donate?item_id=8072
Please add this when completing the form:
Chapter designation: OH - Northern Ohio Chapter
There's an address there too if you prefer to send in your donation.
Since the total so far is $34 and some change, it will probably end up around $35. To those donating before the end of the year, maybe some of you will find it in your heart to round up to $35.
Questions?? Just post a comment or email me.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Here is information about the charity organization:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=4414
To donate online please click this link:
https://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_donate?item_id=8072
Please add this when completing the form:
Chapter designation: OH - Northern Ohio Chapter
There's an address there too if you prefer to send in your donation.
Since the total so far is $34 and some change, it will probably end up around $35. To those donating before the end of the year, maybe some of you will find it in your heart to round up to $35.
Questions?? Just post a comment or email me.
Millions of People....Little Change
I have returned from my trip. It was a wonderful trip. Where did I go? China. Amazing country. Among some of the sites I saw: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Tiannamen Square, Summer Palace, Xi'an Terra Cotta Warriors, Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai. I found the Chinese people to be very friendly -- and it was kind of neat to be a "novelty" in terms of appearance. Now since this is a blog more about finding money than finding love, I was rather disappointed. Consider the populations of Beijing, Xi'an, Hong Kong and Shanghai. We're talking a total of probably over 60 million. And I did walk around quite a bit in these cities. How much money did I find? 2 coins. 2 Jiao's. 10 Jiaos equal 1 Yuan. 7.5 yuans equal 1 dollar to give you a bit of perspective. Not much to add to the total.
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