554. Precious

554. Precious
Definition: (adj) of great value
Location Placed: The UPS Store, Glendale, Arizona
Date Placed: 12/24/13 at 11:51am





So we determined rather than bring a checked piece of luggage, we would just mail anything home that couldn't fit. So on my last day in Arizona, we took a trip to the UPS store to send home some goodies that either wouldn't make it past security (I'm looking at you, really nice hand creams) or couldn't fit among my overly packed carry-on bags. They arrived safe and sound, and definitely saved us a chunk of change at the airport.

552. Patience

552. Patience
Definition: (n) the ability to accept or tolerate a delay without getting angry or upset
Location Placed: The UPS Store, Glendale, Arizona
Date Placed: 12/22/13 at 1:59pm



 

 I decided to take a quick trip into the UPS Store to release a crane while the rest of my party was popping around the food store. Can't turn up an opportunity when I see it! I've learned as hard as it may be, I have to be patient when releasing cranes. I try not to be seen or do anything to be remembered. Although I sometimes just want to place one quickly, it takes a bit more time to wait for people to pass and the opportunity to take a picture arises. Patience is a virtue, that's for sure!

486. Yippee

486. Yippee
Definition: (exclamation) expressing wild excitement or delight
Location Placed: Thee Pitts Again, Glendale, Arizona
Date Placed: 12/23/12 at 12:17pm





If you've not see an old-time diner, then you are certainly missing out. Thee Pitts Again is one of the great BBQ joints in the greater Phoenix area (according to Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives). We figured we would pop over and get a good bite to eat. And a good bite we got! Fall off the bone ribs, delicious pulled pork sandwiches, crispy beer battered fries, and a hunk of golden cornbread. While the decor was a bit pig-heavy, the food definitely passed muster. I think yippee is definitely a fitting crane for this location.

154. Legendary

154. Legendary
Definition: (adj) fabled
Location Placed: Cerreta Candy Company, Glendale, Arizona
Date Placed: 12/31/10 2:58pm





Certainly couldn't pass up the opportunity to see a solid several foot chocolate Santa Claus!