I remember friend from college traveled to Boston
and wanted to play but was without a weapon.
I think it involved a girl he had met.
He went to a pawn shop
and bought an acoustic guitar for $80.
He took it back to the entrance to his hotel, opened up
the case and started to play. When he had collected
$80, he closed shop, presumably to find the girl.
On the day he left, he returned to the pawn shop
and sold the guitar back for $30.
Maybe not the best plan but better than swimming.

Mike