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A few days away.......
« on: 26 June 2007, 11:32:13 »

Just about to set off for North Devon for a few days so won't be around until next week. Going to my "other home" in Barnstaple for a bit of relaxation 8-) - if I don't get roped in for too many jobs around the house!! :-? Be good, keep those Omega's shining and don't work too hard ::) ;D
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« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2007, 11:52:51 »

Have a goodun Bob and try to sink a few cool ones :y
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« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2007, 11:57:17 »

Nice one Bob, don't bring the BBQ then  ::)

I'll be attempting to change my HBV  :o
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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #3 on: 26 June 2007, 12:28:05 »

Enjoy your break Mr Bob ;)
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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #4 on: 26 June 2007, 16:02:06 »

Driving or sailing there bob?  ;D
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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #5 on: 26 June 2007, 16:14:46 »

enjoy it Bob... :y

Y`know what Bob  - call me strange - but i often find a beer or two ( cold) helps me when on holidays. I encourage you to try this if you havent already. :y

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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #6 on: 26 June 2007, 18:15:29 »

Thanks guys, arrived a couple of hours ago. 240 mile journey took 3hrs 30mins so not too bad - roads clear all the way down :y .............and yep, ready for a few cold beers now so me and my youngest son just about to head for the local pub [smiley=beer.gif]

Done a bloody stupid thing when I got here - dropped my wallet in the road without realising it when unloading the car. Didn't know anything about it until my mobile rang about 10 mins later and a young woman asked if I'd lost my wallet. Checking and realising I had, she asked where I was and it turns out she was only up the road a short way. I gave her the house number and a few minutes later she turned up with my wallet. She said her young sister and her friend found it lying in the road a bit further down from where my car was parked and upon inspecting it found one of my business cards with my mobile No. on it. Only downside was that the cash (about £30) was gone but all my credit cards were still there - a small price to pay I suppose. Anyway I thanked her profusely and had my faith restored in a good old fashioned bit of honesty. I suppose there was always a chance that she took the money herself (although I don't think she did) but I was just grateful that everything else was still in it. :y
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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #7 on: 26 June 2007, 19:17:27 »

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Thanks guys, arrived a couple of hours ago. 240 mile journey took 3hrs 30mins so not too bad - roads clear all the way down :y .............and yep, ready for a few cold beers now so me and my youngest son just about to head for the local pub [smiley=beer.gif]

Done a bloody stupid thing when I got here - dropped my wallet in the road without realising it when unloading the car. Didn't know anything about it until my mobile rang about 10 mins later and a young woman asked if I'd lost my wallet. Checking and realising I had, she asked where I was and it turns out she was only up the road a short way. I gave her the house number and a few minutes later she turned up with my wallet. She said her young sister and her friend found it lying in the road a bit further down from where my car was parked and upon inspecting it found one of my business cards with my mobile No. on it. Only downside was that the cash (about £30) was gone but all my credit cards were still there - a small price to pay I suppose. Anyway I thanked her profusely and had my faith restored in a good old fashioned bit of honesty. I suppose there was always a chance that she took the money herself (although I don't think she did) but I was just grateful that everything else was still in it. :y

Check your cards though Bob for unusual transactions - just in case.... ;)
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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #8 on: 26 June 2007, 20:01:40 »

Bob - do not use the cards.  Notify the card companies asap of their loss and subsequent recovery so they can be stopped.   A sharp bad person will note details on the rear of the card (3 fig security code) and leave them to be recovered/returned to you so they can shop away until their hearts content.  You are rubber ducked to try to say that it was not you as you are also in the same area at the same time and using the same cards......

Seen it done......   >:(



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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #9 on: 26 June 2007, 21:24:09 »

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Bob - do not use the cards.  Notify the card companies asap of their loss and subsequent recovery so they can be stopped.   A sharp bad person will note details on the rear of the card (3 fig security code) and leave them to be recovered/returned to you so they can shop away until their hearts content.  You are rubber ducked to try to say that it was not you as you are also in the same area at the same time and using the same cards......

Seen it done......   >:(




Point taken Broocie :y

However, I doubt very much if thats likely as it was really only missing for a few minutes and there was only kids about at the time. My guess is that a couple of kids found it, couldn't believe their luck that there was cash in it, snaffled the cash then tossed the wallet back in the road. I'll get online to my bank and credit card accounts and check there's nothing dodgy just to make sure.
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Re: A few days away.......
« Reply #10 on: 26 June 2007, 21:45:09 »

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Bob - do not use the cards.  Notify the card companies asap of their loss and subsequent recovery so they can be stopped.   A sharp bad person will note details on the rear of the card (3 fig security code) and leave them to be recovered/returned to you so they can shop away until their hearts content.  You are rubber ducked to try to say that it was not you as you are also in the same area at the same time and using the same cards......

Seen it done......   >:(




Point taken Broocie :y

However, I doubt very much if thats likely as it was really only missing for a few minutes and there was only kids about at the time. My guess is that a couple of kids found it, couldn't believe their luck that there was cash in it, snaffled the cash then tossed the wallet back in the road. I'll get online to my bank and credit card accounts and check there's nothing dodgy just to make sure.
As they have been out of your possesion, seriously consider Hotel21's advice...
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« Reply #11 on: 26 June 2007, 22:20:31 »

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Bob - do not use the cards.  Notify the card companies asap of their loss and subsequent recovery so they can be stopped.   A sharp bad person will note details on the rear of the card (3 fig security code) and leave them to be recovered/returned to you so they can shop away until their hearts content.  You are rubber ducked to try to say that it was not you as you are also in the same area at the same time and using the same cards......

Seen it done......   >:(




Point taken Broocie :y

However, I doubt very much if thats likely as it was really only missing for a few minutes and there was only kids about at the time. My guess is that a couple of kids found it, couldn't believe their luck that there was cash in it, snaffled the cash then tossed the wallet back in the road. I'll get online to my bank and credit card accounts and check there's nothing dodgy just to make sure.

dont be too surprised at the possibility that the good samaritan lady could have took the cash!!
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« Reply #12 on: 26 June 2007, 22:44:45 »

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Bob - do not use the cards.  Notify the card companies asap of their loss and subsequent recovery so they can be stopped.   A sharp bad person will note details on the rear of the card (3 fig security code) and leave them to be recovered/returned to you so they can shop away until their hearts content.  You are rubber ducked to try to say that it was not you as you are also in the same area at the same time and using the same cards......

Seen it done......   >:(




Point taken Broocie :y

However, I doubt very much if thats likely as it was really only missing for a few minutes and there was only kids about at the time. My guess is that a couple of kids found it, couldn't believe their luck that there was cash in it, snaffled the cash then tossed the wallet back in the road. I'll get online to my bank and credit card accounts and check there's nothing dodgy just to make sure.

Fair enough, Bob.  Call it as you see it.  No offence or otherwise intended or expected.....

You are big enough and ugly enough and have seen enough summers (as have I) to decide what you want to do without intervention of others.  Only passing my experience of such things......   ;)




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Bob - do not use the cards.  Notify the card companies asap of their loss and subsequent recovery so they can be stopped.   A sharp bad person will note details on the rear of the card (3 fig security code) and leave them to be recovered/returned to you so they can shop away until their hearts content.  You are rubber ducked to try to say that it was not you as you are also in the same area at the same time and using the same cards......

Seen it done......   >:(




Point taken Broocie :y

However, I doubt very much if thats likely as it was really only missing for a few minutes and there was only kids about at the time. My guess is that a couple of kids found it, couldn't believe their luck that there was cash in it, snaffled the cash then tossed the wallet back in the road. I'll get online to my bank and credit card accounts and check there's nothing dodgy just to make sure.

Fair enough, Bob.  Call it as you see it.  No offence or otherwise intended or expected.....

You are big enough and ugly enough and have seen enough summers (as have I) to decide what you want to do without intervention of others.  Only passing my experience of such things......   ;)





I'm obviously far too trusting of other people but thinking along your lines it does sound to be very good advise - just very inconvenient  :(
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« Reply #14 on: 26 June 2007, 23:00:36 »

you can probably tell from my comment then that I'm not a very trusting type!

I have my reasons though ::)
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