Self Made Wishing Well Experiment, no plans needed
Friday, October 1st, 2010
We did just that last winter as a fun experiment. What can we say, it was winter and we wanted something fun to do. Winters can be a tad bit long in Alaska, so we get creative (as you can tell).
We went to the bank and turned $20 into all sorts of rolled coins. Now that we were ready, it was time to get in the car and head out to the watering hole.
When we got there we had to act fast, before anyone came by. We didn’t want them to know it was us (we live in a little town). I quickly started unrolling some pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters. Then we started throwing them all over the water. I can hear you now. Did we make wishes? Yep, it is a wishing well after all – can’t forget that. Then we got in the car and drove off.
Week 2: We headed out with coins in hand for the watering hole again. It was no surprise when we got there that all the coins were gone…even the pennies. I quickly threw some coins out in the water again, and then we split before anyone came along.
Throwing coins in the wishing well for week 2
We did this for five weeks in a row. However, after week three I was curious to see what was happening. What were they doing to get the coins? It is VERY cold water that time of the year. Were they using shovels? Getting their hands wet while bending over? Yep, it was the cat lover in me coming out, curiosity would have killed me!
Wishing well with coins laying in it.
Wishing well with coins on the other side.
Then after an hour the coins were all missing. We got what we came for (or at least I hoped we had gotten the disappearing coins on tape). It was time to grab the spy camera and split.
Now, we drove home with great anticipation. I was a little kid again; I couldn’t wait to eat my candy (I mean watch my video footage – same thing to me).
It was better than I imagined. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was enjoying myself completely and so was the person on the video footage (score, it was a twofer deal – we were both happy with what we got). You could tell we made his day. Perfect, just what I was hoping for. Oh you want to know the details of what I saw…nope, I’m not going to spoil it for you. What kind of friend would I be if I spoiled the movie for you?
Here it is; watch for yourself (hint: turn your sound up) and enjoy…
So what did you guys think of the video? Post any comments below – I would love to know what you thought.
P.S. – If any of you turn your watering hole into a wishing well, I would love to see the pictures or videos, so keep me in mind.
~Vicki
Official Wish Grantor
(www.ewishingwell.com)
