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tiggypiro Sun 27-Sept-15 19:16:04

I had a similar experience in New Zealand a few years ago. I lost my camera while walking near a small town. Went back to find it but nothing. Called at the police station but it was shut. Went to tourist info and left my details 'just in case'. We were just about to drive off when someone came to ask if we were the people who had lost a camera. They had seen it hanging on the police station door. Off we went to get it to be stopped by the chap next door in his garden who wouldn't let us take it unless we could tell him what was the first photo! I always take pics of my suitcase so that was easy.
Many thanks to the lovely honest people of Arrowtown.

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Stansgran Sun 27-Sept-15 17:40:43

There are more good people than bad. Except about an hour a ago we were driving through wear dale and overtook a hefty 4x4 new and shiny with lights flashing being pushed by a lad in track suit and trainers. As we overtook there was a very young lad at the wheel with a big grin on his face. It didn't occur to me until later that this was rather odd and that they car was heading to a very long steep hill. I think the flashing lights must have meant the alarm was going. Feel a bit stupid now.

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Auntieflo Sun 27-Sept-15 16:36:29

Sunday started off fine. Weather great and we were off to Church, DH to push the buttons for the AV, followed by a Harvest Lunch, which was lovely. Time to go home, quick panic as I can't find the car keys. Handbag emptied, turned upside down and shaken three times,still no keys. A friend gave us a lift home to retrieve the spare keys, then we drove back to town and got the car home. I phoned the police, saying " I've lost my car keys" reply, "no you haven't" Me, "yes I have". The young officer told me that he knew who I was, where I lived etc, etc. I had evidently left the keys in the car, after locking it, and a passing Good Samaritan had taken them and posted them through the letter box of the police station, and someone would be in touch soon. A phone call came through and I was told I could go to the station and pick up my keys. Luckily DD and SIL were visiting and took me to town for the keys. Phew, relief and gratitude to the stranger. I asked if the police knew of him/her, so that I could thank them, but the finder was anonymous!
So, there are good, kind folk about, who didn't take advantage of a granny, and drive away with her beloved car. Thank you if you happen to read this. I will put a thank you in the local newspaper, as that's all I can do

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