Rocky Road....
Today we found 78 cents in change and 79 bottles and cans.What was a close game for 5 innings turned into a blowout win for the Colorado Rockies. Curt Schilling was far from perfect though he did battle, giving up only 3 runs through the first four. It was a flat changeup in the fifth that spelled disaster as it led to 3-run homer and ultimately a rout of the sox. The offense did have several chances to score runs off 1-5 starter Josh Fogg, but the combination of double plays and the lack of a clutch hitting once again put the kibosh on what were promising situations. Let hope the bats break out tonight.
Other Baseball News – Well it seems that the Yankees are on fire with their eighth win in a row. Now it would be foolish to say that no one expected this team to go on a winning streak, however, I think it’s a bit premature to say that they’re back in the race just yet. As I’ve said before, this staff is old and the starting lineup with the exception of Cano and Cabrera, aren’t exactly spring chickens. It also doesn’t help matters any that they’re without Jason Giambi and boast a bullpen that well, just hasn’t done the job.
While I give the Yankees credit for the current streak they’re on, which by the way has them finally over the .500 mark, I see it as a short-lived, nice try experience, that when the fuel runs out, they’ll return to the former kind of play that had, and still does have Joe Torre and Brian Cashman on the hot seat.
Money Totals – Once again the evening walk bailed us out. I was solo again as Michele was helping out with Lacrosse Team, which by the way, became the Western Maine Champs! The vast amount of coin was found at the car wash where I picked up 76 cents (3 quarters, 1 penny). The three quarters were atop one of the coin ledges on a vacuum machine and the penny on the ground nearby. I also snagged a penny at the intersection of Oak and Main on the way down, and a penny on Main Street during the trek home.
Good Night and Good Hunting~
Money Totals for 2007 – 107.19
Money Totals since Jan. 2005 – 490.18
Bottle and Can totals for 2007 – 5,435 – 271.75
Bottle and Can totals since Jan. 2005 – 32,632 – 1,631.60
posted by nhcardhunter at 10:13 AM
3 Comments:
Hey Jim,
I just wanted to stop by and say what i think you're doing is great. I've started something similar on my own blog thanks to you and the other found money bloggers.
I was also wondering. How do you find so many bottles and cans?
Anyway best of luck!
J
The car washes are always solid, espcially during the summer months!
Bailey, you got that right, the car wash continues to be haven for currency, not to mention other items. It amazes me how much money we find there and other places along the way.
J,
Thanks for the kudos, we're a small group, but we're united in our quest. In Maine, all beverages except milk are recyclable. That means virtualy any bottle or can we find is worth 5 cents, wine and liquor are worth 15 cents. We find them everywhere, at car washes, at parks, playing fields and even on the side of the road. Most people up this way don't care very much about the nickel so it really benefits us nicely. If I were you I'd focus on high traffic areas go from there. It's all trial and error and I'm sure you'll have good success going forward.
Best,
Jim
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