Crane Placement

If you had a crane to place, where would you place it?

I've been trying to think of places I could actively release cranes instead of just releasing them where I go. I've got a small list of places but I wanted to hear where you would place them (by you or in general.) Does a certain place hold significance for you in your area? Is there somewhere you'd want to place one but no longer can?

I know there is one place, for me, that I'd love to place a crane but it's no longer there. It was a childhood summer fixture, and I have a number of pleasant memories there. But sometime in the last couple of years it closed down due to owner deaths/dwindling membership. Even if I can't place a crane there

I'd love to hear your thoughts on placement! Hope you all have a great day.

49. Honor

49. Honor
Definition: (n/v) award, accolade/respect
Location Placed: Barnes and Noble, Freehold, New Jesery
Date Placed: 8/6/10 8:26pm





I think we've all learned how much of a bookworm I am/how often I frequent establishments that house books. No surprise that I found myself in another one. With a bookstore in nearly every town, coupled with my weakness for bound books, you'd understand why the swipe part of my reward cards are a bit worn.

48. Respect

48. Respect
Definition: (n) attitude of admiration or esteem
Location Placed: Starbucks, Freehold, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/6/10 8:23pm





The only thing I can say about this one is that I did my best respect all the people having their Monday night caffeine fixes. Starbucks is one of those seldom treats I give to myself since I am not a coffee drinker. And I certainly did appreciate my ice beverage.

47. Successful

47. Successful
Definition: (adj) being marked by a favorable outcome
Location Placed: Michael's Craft Store, Manalapan, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/6/10 6:04pm





I figured it would only be fitting to leave a crane where I am purchasing all of my paper. So I placed this one on top of the pad of paper that I ended up buying. Now all I have to do is cut it to size (from the 12x12 sheets into 6x6 sheets) and include it into my paper rotation. Between this pad and the one I've currently been using, I should have more than enough bits of paper to carry my through to the end of my 1000 crane mission.

But speaking of success, I wanted to say how pleased I am with the way my project has been turning out. It has surpassed my expectations both in terms of followers and the positive responses I have been getting back about it. A blog is not a success (at least in the terms of my project) without followers. So thanks again for sticking with me on my journey.

46. Serene

46. Serene
Definition: (adj) calm, tranquil
Location Placed: Shark River Park, Wall, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/5/10 3:06pm





When I was younger, my family went to this park regularly. Lots of good memories here of panning for sharks teeth, paying on the swingset, drinking Dr. Pepper and feeding the ducks/geese (where they occasionally stole what we were feeding them.) I remember it being very serene back in the day. It's changed a fair amount since those days but it won't change the pleasant memories.

45. Proud

45. Proud
Definition: (adj) feeling self-respect, displaying dignity
Location Placed: Provident Bank NJ, Wall, New Jersey
Date Placed: 9/4/10 12:06pm

44. Adore

44. Adore
Definition: (adj) love intensely
Location Placed: Smith's Farmer Market, Wall, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/4/10 11:59am





I've always seen this Farmer's Market while heading to the library, but had never ventured in. But today I was finally in the area when the market was open. What a treat. I'm excited to go back again and pick up some of that Apple Pie jam when I have some sort of method of payment on me.

43. Content

43. Content
Definition: (adj) satisfied with the way things are going
Location Placed: Allenwood Post Office, Allenwood, New Jersey
Date Placed: 8/4/10 11:31am

42. Jolly

42. Jolly
Definition: (adj) full of high spirit and merriment
Location Placed: Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, New Jersey
Date Placed: 9/3/10 ~6:30p.m.

41.Thankful

41. Thankful
Definition: (adj) feeling or showing gratitude
Location Placed: Barnes and Noble, Eatontown, New Jersey
Date Placed: 9/3/10 ~6:00p.m.





If you notice, I chose a very special book to place this crane next to. I am extremely thankful for the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr for being the inspiration in my project. This book was a considerably newer version than the one I picked up from the library. (I think I was most pleased to see that it was on the required reading table -or whatever the proper name is- for elementary school children.) If you've not read it, I highly recommend you do. It's a short but inspiring read.

I was tempted to wait until Thanksgiving to do this one to talk mention all I am thankful for, but decided that I am not only thankful on Thanksgiving (celebrated in the United States on the 4th Thursday in November.) I am thankful every day, in the least corny way possible. I wanted to take a little time to thank you, my followers/readers/people stopping by. I appreciate all the kind words, help and suggestions you've given me. So thanks everyone!

I also wanted to thank my friend Julia of The "Thank You" Project. She gave me a fair amount of help when I was in the very beginning of my project. So much thanks to you as well!

So, readers, what are you thankful for?