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Re: JimmyA
It doesn't always, Wiley, as we all know. But in this particular case, it was definitely a positive outcome! And once more, I'll never do that again! 
posted by
JimmyA
on August 22, 2012 at 6:17 AM
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JimmyA
Good that sometimes life turns out exactly as it should, positively.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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Yes, luster, I was extremely lucky! And anyone going in and out of that bathroom, whether they were a "weirdo" or not, could have easily walked away with that wallet! Believe me, I'll never make that mistake again!
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JimmyA
on August 20, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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Perhaps, Utah. But you're right. There are still some "good Samaritans" out there . . . you just rarely hear about them because it's become easier to simply reflect on and report the "negative" things going on around us. I'm glad I got my wallet back too. By the way, welcome back!
posted by
JimmyA
on August 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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Re: good for you for writing this good news story. Unfortunately people
Thanks, Kabu. And that's very true. It seems the news is usually filled with a lot of "negative" things, and very few movies lately have you leaving the theater feeling good. It is nice every once in a while to hear or read about something "positive" for a change. And believe me, I will never again leave my wallet in an airport bathroom . . . you can bet your boots on that!
posted by
JimmyA
on August 20, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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No, it's not particularly fun, FSI. But I think you were lucky in that you only "misplaced" your wallet somewhere in your house. But when you discover it's missing after you're already a thousand miles from it . . . what a feeling! Yes, I was very lucky!
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JimmyA
on August 20, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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Of course, adnohr! That's pretty much what I meant by a "balance of the cosmos!" I would never, ever keep a wallet I may have stumbled upon, nor would I pilfer anything out of it! What comes around usually goes around, and I do hope that something wonderful happened to that janitor ( or someone close to him ) for his honesty. 
posted by
JimmyA
on August 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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Well, Annicita, it appears you've run the full gammit of feeling the loss of certain items to the joy of having something returned. Yes, I feel I was extremely lucky to not only get my wallet back, but to get it back completely in tact! I hope I never have to go through that again!
posted by
JimmyA
on August 20, 2012 at 1:22 PM
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that was so very lucky especially in a airport so big and with all kinds of weirdos coming and going I would say that was unusual.
posted by
Lanetay
on August 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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I believe that there is goodness all around us on a daily basis, it's just that we focus on the bad. I blame it on the media who have a hard time selling advertising space with nice stories. So they focus on the bad and that kind of stuff always rolls down hill. Now we focus on the bad too...Glad you got your wallet back...It must be karma.
posted by
UtahJay
on August 19, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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good for you for writing this good news story. Unfortunately people
seem to want all the bad stuff...just look at what movies are the biggest box office money makers. Batman...V's Bamby!!! so to read this good news post is an enjoyment indeed and Congratulations on getting your property back.
posted by
Kabu
on August 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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That is awesome how you were able to get your wallet back in tact...I've lost my wallet a time or two, thankfully in my house. It's no fun.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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It's for sure that janitor will have something nice happen to him...or to someone he cares about. In spite of dissenters, I've seen it happen often. And, of course, you will do something nice for someone too! That's the way it goes!
posted by
adnohr
on August 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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its always wonderful to get the things back that we can never replace....hope you sent a letter to HR extolling the honesty of the janitors....
I went through dallas with my kids on one of my trips and accidentally left all 3 of our coats on the transit between terminals...i didnt have the luck that you had and one of those coats i had crocheted
another incident....i left my purse in the shopping cart leaving venture store...was so upset but i got a call from a lady who found out and wanted no reward....i was so so happy!
posted by
Annicita
on August 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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