Another early day L We were at my mom’s house by 5:45 AM to clean out her fridge, disconnect her car battery, and drive her to the airport. Not even one coin found for all of that! ;-)
(Doc says that is because our eyes were still shut during that time).
On the way home from the airport we stopped at a Starbucks to fuel Doc. No coins L
Then we stopped at a 7-11 to fuel the van. There were two obvious pennies under the counter, but it was really awkward to kneel down and retrieve them. Finally one cashier went in the back room while the other one turned away for a moment so I could swoop in and get the first penny. Then fortunately Doc walked in asking for a gas receipt and I could use him as my decoy to retrieve the second penny. While down there under the counter, I noticed an additional penny. As I reached shoulder-deep for it, my amethyst bracelet (with a magnetic clasp) jumped onto an electrical connector box. That would have been a poor exchange - a sentimentally priceless bracelet for one found penny! (Coins #1-3)
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The campus was deserted today, so it was a great opportunity to work without interruptions. Doc went to his office for a while, then when returning to my area he spotted something shiny in a dark hallway! His thoughts. “There is no way that could be a penny there.” But of course it was. (Coin #4)
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On the way home we were driving the Park and Ride lot off Via Verde. You can just imagine the conversation…
Tina: Honey, we’ve never searched this lot for coins
Doc: It’s pretty small
Tina: And it is way too hot today. I certainly don’t want to get out and walk it
Doc: We can drive it
Tina: OK, drive slowly because I’m not even willing to search Marley Style.
The windows stay up and air conditioner on.
And that’s what two Engineers do for excitement on a Sunday afternoon cruise.
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We stopped for groceries at Trader Joes. No coins there, but the cashier liked the copper pen I was using. So I gave it to him and shared the Penny Finders story. Joy shared.
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New House Progress
This afternoon we were planning to work on a few special projects and try to unearth the dining table, kitchen counter and living room floor. (I have numerous ‘Take-Care-of-Me Soon’ piles all over the place). The Realtor called unexpectedly. The escrow closing check and papers (which were to arrive Thursday afternoon) had arrived late Saturday. She knew the upcoming week would be the beginning of school and very busy for us, so she suggested we meet this afternoon.
We met her for 10-15 minutes to “get the keys” (imaginary ones) to the new place. J Final step.
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It was time for more grocery shopping. No coins at Sprouts. L We drove around the Munchies Snack Shack kiosk. Doc collected one rubber washer and one penny (Coin #5). At Stater Bros. I found a penny on the floor in the laundry detergent section. Next to the “ALL” bottles. (Giving it your All?) (Coin #6) Then there was one coin wedged by a return chute. I needed 3 attempts with various tools (while Doc tried to keep the cashier’s attention on ringing up our groceries). Success -- a dime! (Coin #7)
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For dinner Doc went to Carl’s Jr. for his burger and a dime.
Today’s Total: 8 coins P (6), N (0), D (2), Q (0) = 26¢
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