Photo Hunters: Thirteen
April 19, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Photo Hunters
Today’s Photo Hunters scavenger hunt is Thirteen. Hmm.
I remembered that last Sunday, April 13th, was a certain president’s birthday. Can you guess?
That’s a rare $2 bill I have there. My grandparents gave it to me when I was kid. I heard a news story a year ago that a man tried to use his $2 as a prank. He went to a store to buy something there, maybe some teak patio furniture, heh heh. (A $2 is legal tender, by the way). The cashier didn’t know that $2 are legal, so she called the police, and the man was arrested for fraud and counterfeiting money! He had to explain that this $2 was genuine and was legal to use. I have my $2 tucked away, but I snapped a photo of it. It’s a little blurry– sorry!
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743. I always remember it, because my uncle shares his birthday!
ann on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 9:43 am
Some wonderful thinking going on this week for this theme of 13. Good Post!!
Frances on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 9:56 am
Great choice for the theme. Interesting take!
Alice Audrey on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 10:09 am
I’m glad you said who it was, because I was squinting at the print on the bill, trying to figure it out.
Write From Karen on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 3:42 pm
I love the story behind the bill, that is too funny! Of course, it probably wasn’t funny to the poor guy trying to spend the money, lol.
Karen of Sillymonkeez on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 4:17 pm
That is a great 13! Very creative!!
Btw, I can’t believe the police didn’t know the $2 bill is legal tender!!
katney on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 8:06 pm
That’s a great thriteen. As for the two dollar bills, I had a second grader spend several at our book fair last month. I thought it was weird that he had all these crisp twos. Seems his family had been to Vietnam for the holidays and he got them there as New Year’s presents.
monaco on Sat, 19th Apr 2008 11:54 pm
that’s a clever take on this week’s theme. well done!
Lincoln on Sun, 20th Apr 2008 1:07 am
Man, that looks as fake as a 2…… never mind.
graham on Sun, 20th Apr 2008 3:36 am
very informative, great take on this weeks theme
view mine if you wish here thanx
C K on Sun, 20th Apr 2008 3:59 am
Hmm… I wonder what is the worth of the $2 bill now? Definitely more than $2 I suppose? :p
Jeffro on Sun, 20th Apr 2008 8:30 pm
I think I’ve got one around somewhere, and I know I have a one dollar silver certificate as well.