488. Bonus

488. Bonus
Definition: (n) a payment or gift added to what is usual or expected
Location Placed: Silverball Museum II, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Date Placed: 3/1/13 at 9:29pm
Status: FOUND!





Wow! I haven't been getting out much lately. I've definitely been a winter hermit. But the night out was definitely a bonus! The Silverball Museum, with working pinball machines, is somewhere I had been wanting to visit for a while. I've always had a fond spot in my heart for pinball, so it was really cool to play some of the older machines that I had never even seen before. The oldest machine that I played was 1950. For a pinball machine to be as well kept and in working order as that at 60+ years old is pretty impressive. Next time we have out of town guests, I know where we'll be stopping!

EDIT:// This crane was found on 3/4/13 by Tony who says he is going to make sure it is replaced up in Rhode Island!

309. Tickled

309. Tickled
Definition: (v) cause someone amusement or pleasure
Location Placed: Asbury Park Convention Center, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/31/11 at 5:43pm





It was nice to see the Asbury Park area wasn't too worse for the wear after the hurricane. Several other area boardwalks and locations were hit a bit harder. And Northern New Jersey, it seemed to have been a whole heck of a lot harder. So my heart goes out to all of those that have lost loved ones or possessions. We got lucky but I am keeping those less fortunate in my thoughts.

308. Paragon

308. Paragon
Definition: (n) a person viewed as a model of excellence
Location Placed: Hot Sand, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/31/11 at 5:34pm





Today I popped back into Hot Sand to pick up the glass bubble I blew last week (pre-hurricane Irene). After finding a Groupon (or a group coupon website) for glass blowing, I was pumped to try it. It was a lot different than I thought and didn't really seem all that dangerous at all. I'd probably do it again as long as I had another coupon. My friend and I had a good time and we have an interesting experience to tuck into our pockets.