Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Today I found 1 cent. . a penny.

It was by a ticket machine at the Back Bay T stop.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $685.69

Monday, September 29, 2008

Today I found 2 cents. . both pennies. I also found two Canadian pennies, a Canadian dime, and a smushed elongated penny. Sadly, the later shall not count toward the daily totals.

The two pennies were found in the coin return slot of a change counting machine at the credit union in my office building.

The Canadian pennies, dime, and smushed elongated penny (a Red Sox World Series penny) were also found in the reject slot of the aforementioned coin counting machine. Although they will not count toward the daily totals they have already been placed in my "Not Change Cup," keeper of such found items.

Totals for the day: 2 cents
Race Totals: $685.68

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Today I found 27 cents. . 1 quarter & 2 pennies.

While walking to go do a load of laundry I found a penny under a bench at a bus stop. At Union Park Laundry I found a penny on the floor and a quarter in the coin return slot of a dryer.

Totals for the day: 27 cents
Race Totals: $685.66

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Today I found 3 cents. . all pennies.

The first penny was found down by City Hall on a sidewalk, the second by a food stand in North Station, and the third by a metal detector in my office building.

Totals for the day: 3 cents
Race Totals: $685.39

Friday, September 26, 2008

Today I found 1 cent. . a penny.

It rained all day, so I was happy to find a penny by a T ticket machine inside the New England Medical Center stop. It was dry there.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $685.36

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Today I found 1 cent. . a penny.

It was on the ground at North Station.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $685.35

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Today I found 40 cents . . 1 dime, 1 quarter, and 5 pennies.

Heading to the ballpark this afternoon I passed through North Station and found two pennies at the base of a McDonalds stand. At Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark, I found another 28 cents (one quarter & three pennies). The first penny was by a walkway and I found it right when I entered the ballpark. The other two pennies were at the base of a trashcan by a food stand. The quarter was found under a seat after the game.

One the way home from the game I ended my day with a dime that I spotted in a crosswalk. It was dark, but the light from a street lamp gave the dime just enough shine to be spotted.

Totals for the day: 40 cents
Race Totals: $685.34

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Today I found 11 cents . . 1 nickel & 6 pennies.

This morning I found seven cents (one nickel and two pennies) while walking from the T at North Station to my office. All the change was in the walkway that connects the T portion of North Station to the commuter rail section.

This afternoon I headed over to Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark, to catch the Indians v. Sox game. At Kenmore station I found a penny by a ticket machine and then another penny by the exit to the station.

Later in the evening I found another two pennies in the stands at Fenway after the game. The Red Sox win earned them a playoff spot, and eliminated the much hated Yankees. It was fun to see, but the lavish celebration for what might turn out to be the Wildcard seemed a bit much considering the team won the World Series last year.

Totals for the day: 11 cents
Race Totals: $684.94

Monday, September 22, 2008

Today I found 5 cents . . all pennies.

The first two were found on a platform at North Station, the second two were found by a McDonalds stand at North Station, and the final penny was found on my walk home from Fenway this evening.

Totals for the day: 5 cents
Race Totals: $684.83

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Today I found 1 cent . . a penny.

It was on the ground at a grocery store in Chinatown.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $684.78

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Today I found 66 cent . . 1 nickel, 1 dime, 2 quarters, and 1 penny (The Jim Dandy Change Cycle).

This morning Becca and I visited a community yard sale in Waltham, MA. My one goal was to find a pizza stone. I had one in the past but it did not make the move and is currently being used by my former co-worker Jennifer. I am happy to report that I did find the pizza stone, for a cool $2. I also found 65 cents (one nickel, one dime, and two quarters) while walking about the neighborhood.

Later in the day Becca and I headed over to Arlington to visit with some friends and we went to explore a local street fare. Walking around I found a penny on the ground, in close proximity to a Thai food stand.

Totals for the day: 66 cents
Race Totals: $684.77

Friday, September 19, 2008

Today I found 1 cent . . a penny.

The penny was found by a ticket window at North Station.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $684.11

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Today I found 6 cents . . all pennies. I also found four Canadian pennies and one Canadian dime, none of which will count toward the daily totals.

It wasn't until this afternoon when I found my first penny at the base of a McDonalds stand at North Station. The second penny was found at Downtown Crossing and the third was found outside the T stop at North Quincy. On the way home I was back at Downtown Crossing, where I found another three cents on the T platform.

The Canadian change was all found in the change return slot of a change counting machine at my local credit union. Although it will not count toward the daily totals they have already been placed in my "Not Change Cup," keeper of such items.

Becca has asked me to report that she is still in Boston, a refugee of Hurricane Ike.

Totals for the day: 6 cents
Race Totals: $684.10

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Today I found 13 cents . . 1 dime & 3 pennies.

One penny was found walking to work this morning, the dime was found in the lunch area at work, and the two remaining pennies were found on the way home. Becca is here.

Totals for the day: 13 cents
Race Totals: $684.04

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Today I found 12 cents . . 1 dime & 2 pennies.

The two pennies were found at North Station this morning. The first was by the counter of a McDonalds stand and the second was on the ground about 10 feet away. The dime was found this afternoon, also on the ground at North Station. It was about where the second penny of the day had been found earlier in the day.

Totals for the day: 12 cents
Race Totals: $683.91

Monday, September 15, 2008

Today I found 5 cents . . all pennies.

The first three pennies were found on the ground along Washington Street just after Union Park past the Silver Line bus stop. The remaining two pennies were found about half a mile down the road, both sitting atop newspaper box.

Totals for the day: 5 cents
Race Totals: $683.79

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Today I found 1 cent . . a penny. I also found a plastic penny and a one-cent Euro. Sadly, the later two will not count toward the daily totals.

The lone penny was found on the ground at Union Park Laundry by the front door. The plastic penny and the one-cent Euro were found in the reject slot of a coin couting machine at Stop-and-Shop, a local grocery store. Although the plastic penny and one-cent Euro will not count toward the daily totals they have already been deposited into the "Not Change Cup," keeper of such found items.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $683.74

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Today I found 11 cents . . 1 dime and 1 penny.

This morning I found a penny in Chinatown, where I had ventured for some grocery shopping. In the afternoon I went to pick up some dry cleaning and found a dime along the sidewalk on Washington St.

Totals for the day: 11 cents
Race Totals: $683.73

Farewell to the Legend

Today I found 25 cents . . 2 dimes & 5 pennies.

The first 13 cents (one dime & three pennies) were found by a McDonalds stand at North Station. On the way home I found another penny at North Station and a penny on the sidewalk by the Back Bay T stop. The final find of the day, a dime, was recorded on the floor at Harry O's, a local sub shop.

In January 2005, a friend and I sat in chairs in the mountains of Hawaii discussing (over a few drinks) the number of coins that were lost every year by Americans. There was no answer, but I did some Internet research and stumbled upon a brilliantly written blog by Brian, of New Jersey. Brian provided the inspiration for this blog, which was subsequently started as a race between myself and another friend, Bailey.

Yesterday Brain made his final change post. Over the years I have enjoyed reading Brian's blog, following his results, and watching his young son grow up. Today the blog world seems a little more empty than it was the day before. Farewell, Brian.

Totals for the day: 25 cents
Race Totals: $683.62

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Today I found 5 cents . . all pennies.

Walking to work this morning I found a penny opposite Foodies, a local urban market. Of course the day would not be complete without a find at North Station, and today it was recorded in the form of a penny by a McDonalds stand. On the way home I found three pennies, scattered about on the sidewalk along Washington Street.

Totals for the day: 5 cents
Race Totals: $683.37

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Today I found 2 cents . . both pennies.

The first penny was by a table in North Station and the second penny was by a T ticket machine at the Kenmore station.

Totals for the day: 2 cents
Race Totals: $683.32

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Today I found 1 cent . . a penny.

It was found on the platform of the tran stop at Back Bay.

Another cool evening in Boston and another night at Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark. Yesterday I got Dick Vitale to sign a baseball and this evening it was none other than The World's Richest Man, Mr. Warren Buffet. Here is a (although not very clear) picture of him signing:


And here is the final product:


He actually went almost all the way around the baseball, so I could only snap a picture of the last name. Still, when one is worth $63 Billion one can sign a baseball however they want.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $683.30

Monday, September 8, 2008

Today I found 2 cents . . all pennies.

The first was at the base of a Dunkin Donuts stand at Back Bay and the second was, you guessed it, at the base of a Dunkin Donuts stand at North Station.

This evening I paid a visit to Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark, and watched the first place Tampa Bay Rays play the Sox. However, for me the excitement was prior to the game when I saw none other than Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dick Vitale in the stands. He was kind enough to sign a baseball for me:


I'm generally not a fan of marker on a baseball, but it turned out nice.

Totals for the day: 2 cents
Race Totals: $683.29

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Today I found 5 cents . . all pennies.

Each penny was found seperately and each was at a various outdoor spot around the city of Boston.

Totals for the day: 5 cents
Race Totals: $683.27

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Today I found 11 cents . . 1 dime and 1 penny.

THe dime was found by an unoccupied parking meter and the penny was found on the sidewalk in Chinatown.

Totals for the day: 11 cents
Race Totals: $683.22

Friday, September 5, 2008

Today I found 10 cents . . a dime.

The Dunkin Donuts stand paid out again this morning, this time in the form of a dime at the base of the counter.

Totals for the day: 10 cents
Race Totals: $683.11

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Today I found 2 cents . . both pennies.

The first was found in a patch of dirt as I walked to work this morning. The second was found by the always reliable Dunkin Donuts stand at North Station.

Totals for the day: 2 cents
Race Totals: $683.01

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Today I found 1 cent . . a penny.

It was in the middle of a walkway at North Station.

Totals for the day: 1 cent
Race Totals: $682.99

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Today I found 2 cents . . both pennies.

Penny number one was found by a ledge of a table at North Station and the second penny was found as I walked home from the Red Sox v. Astros game that had just concluded. It was dark but it was a shiny penny and a street light gave off just enough of a glow for me to spot the aforementioned Lincoln.

Totals for the day: 2 cent
Race Totals: $682.98

Monday, September 1, 2008

Today I found 12 cents . . 1 dime & 2 pennies.

The first penny was found walking to Fenway Park (America’s Most Beloved Ballpark) to watch my beloved Baltimore Orioles battle the Red Sox. Sadly, the O’s came out on the losing end.

The dime was found by the front door of a McDonalds, located along my walking route towards Fenway, and the final penny was found under a seat after the game.

Totals for the day: 12 cent
Race Totals: $682.96