I played in a tribute band for a few years and we played the same club here in town many times between 2002 and 2007. It was also a restaurant during lunch hours.
I had found a place over the stage where I could hide picks and leave them there for the next gigs in case I would need them...
We haven't played there since 2007 and until last summer when they did renovations my picks were still there. I know because everytime I went to that restaurant I took a look and it was still there. I left them there for fun to see how long it would take for someone to find them
I know it's so silly and childish but it was fun! Just felt like sharing
As for the picks, here's a trick (if you can call it a trick...)
My keychain is a little leather bag with a snap especially made to put picks inside. Since obviously I carry my keys everywhere, I always have picks in case I need one. Should be wasy to find on the internet...
peace!