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SEND WONDER drop off location: Coquiltlam

This was dropped in a city near Vancouver at a random parking lot. Whenever fellow magicians visit from out of town, I try to take them out for a little street art. Joining me for this was Jason Bumbalow, Eric Jones, and Peter McKinnon~ all awesome guys. I think that's one of the greatest gifts I've ever been given; the ability (and honour) to call so many different people - from different countries, cities, companies - my friends. And I think that's truly what Send Wonder is all about. That moment in time when nothing else matters but the art, and all of our desire to bring happiness to people we've never met.

Did you find this bottle? If so, leave a comment! I'd love to hear your story...

52.

This is a picture of the 52 sticky notes that everyone who found a bottle was asked to write their quote on. Laying them all out really brought home the last month and how thankful I am for all who took part.

Final Week: Sidewalk Chalk

Starting Point ~ Wall outside the sky train

I can't believe it's over already. You know, when you start out with a project like this, you only ask yourself, "What if no one shows up." and by the end you can only think, "I wish it could last forever." Being a part of someone's life, if only for a moment, is what art is all about and it's been an honour to take part in fifty-two separate lives. I hope the pictures of the people and the quotes they've provided bring you into our world, not just for a moment, but for years to come. We all did it. Together.

~jamie d. grant
Vancouver, the Summer of 2011

Angel & Julia #40

"Everything is wonderful."

Angel and Julia had found me on the skytrain on the way downtown

Kevin #41

"A trip of a thousand miles begins with the first step."

I headed down into Gastown, past the Steam Clock

Dunc #42

"No matter where you go, there you are."

Wendy #43

"Nothing is impossible."

Jess #44

"In the symphony of life, nobody gets a program."

Matthew #45

"It will be mine...Oh yes, it will be mine."

Andy #46

"Inspire to make the world a better place. Thanks Jamie for the adventure."

Jeff #47

"You might be the most amazing person in the world!"

Emma #48

"Keep bringing mystery & magic to the world."

Hannah #49
"How you did this, I have no idea."

Ken #50

"Miscellaneous text placed to add depth and contrast to the square manipulated tree product."

Jasmine #51

"Jamie is the best!"

Virginia #52

"Everything is possible! Magic rules! Life is wonderful! Too happy to think straight!"

Ending point ~ public street art expressing love for the city

Super bass, nineteen dollars in change, accents, victory signs, loss, famous author, recovery, painted doors, photos, radio, running for your dreams.

Week #3: Never doubt a small group...

Heading out the door with my Wonder carrying case.

Starting Point~Main Street wall mural

If you're just joining us, let me take a quick moment and fill you in! You probably know that my name is Jamie D. Grant and that I've created the "Anything Is Possible" bottle. And maybe you've heard about my Send Wonder campaign, where I leave bottles around the world for people to find.

Well, you've just come across my public version of that, which I do every summer- meaning that I actually tell people where the bottles are located. And this year, I'm giving away 13 Limited Edition AIP bottles every Sunday in June (today was week #3 of 4). As with the other weeks, people follow my Twitter or Facebook and find me walking around. If they tell me, "Anything Is Possible", voila! they get a bottle. All I ask in return is they give me their first name and a quote: the thought in their head, a favourite saying, anything at all. Without further ado, here' s today's results...

Sandi #27

"This is awesome."

Caolan #28

"I like milk."

Laura #29

"To sleep, perchance to dream, perchance to mess with reality."

Kim #30

"La vita ´e bella!"

Tara #31

"Brevity is the soul of wit!"

Gregory #32

"First day of school! first day of school! Wake up! Wake up!"

Jacqueline #33

"The full Shabang!"

Shannon #34

"You can't judge a village by its idiot. (re: Vancouver riots)"

Bianca #35

"The cake is a lie!"

Sharon #36

"Live, laugh, love, be happy, and travel!"

Nathan #37

"I can't remember the quote."

Billy #38

"Anything is possible."

Iain #39

"I haven't yet kicked the bucket, but I'm a little pale."

Fathers and sons, parking lot, two blocks, one hour, Italy, croup, car-free day, fist pumps, jokes, discovery, joy, drizzle.

One more week to go- see you next Sunday!

All my best,

jamie

The Second 13: Eat-Smile-Love-Laugh-Chillax

Starting Point~ Kits Beach~ I love the bench!

Well, today was the second Sunday of this year's public "Send Wonder Campaign" ~ Month of Sundays. And what a day it was- incredible! What's always amazing, to me, is the range of people that come out and take part in public art. When you look at their faces, and read their random quotes (that they were asked to provide when they claimed a bottle), it's hard not to sit back and wonder who these people are; who've they loved, who've they lost and, most simply, who they are at this particular moment in time... I hope this provides some insight. At any rate, they're beautiful people~ each and every one.

It was a beach day. That means a yellow hoodie~ fun! Not the most "street arty" but what can you do?

As I started walking along the beach path, there was an old message board. Tagged!

Adam #14

"Into the palace or into the pit!"

You can't tell from this map that I passed, but today I walked what felt to be a billion km...

Lois #15

"Peace & Solitude"

Gordania #16

"The only thing no one can take away from you is knowledge."

The beach path turns onto a street for a little bit. I liked the sky...

Bailey #17

"If I was a colour I'd paint you pretty and gold."

K3nt #18

"Mine, mine, mine...woo-hoo! -Mine."

Torq #19

"If I could be anything right now, it would be a slice of toast."

Emily #20

"I am Guybrush Threepwood Mighty Pirate."

Judy #21

"Keep on swimming."

Dave #22

"Each player struts and frets his hour upon the stage & is heard no more."

Walking east, more shadows...

Jenn #23

"Can you Imagine?"

Doug #24

"Don't get high on your own supply."

J.P. #25

"Less is more."

Vincenzo #26

"I remember everything about her but the language she spoke so beautifully."

The ocean, spray glue, yellow hoodie, great friends, celebrity photographers, actual tears, cancer, hope, wonder, lego, tired feet, "I'm too sexy for my ladder", recovery, 2nd chances. The perfect Sunday.

I hope to see you out next week!

Anything is Possible,

jamie