Had a great ride, given that it was windy and rained the whole time. Did 52km along the multiuse Lochside Trail, and then onto the highway. Felt pretty happy with it, loaded the bike into my van, and drove an hour home. Stopped at the general store to get something for dinner, and realized I had lost the little purse I carry with my ID, DL, medical insurance card, debit card, and a little spending cash.![]()
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Totally freaked, I drove back into Victoria, hoping it was where I had parked the van for my ride. I remember putting my purse on the van hood after my ride (a very sloping hood). It must have slid off and I drove away without realizing it.
Halfway back to town, my cellphone rang; it was the bike shop where I started my ride, saying a neighbour of theirs found my purse while walking is dog! They went in the bike shop, asked it anyone there knew me (based on my less-than-flattering driver licence photo!). Of course they know me, and called with the good news. I almost fainted with relief! I was mentally going thru all the rigamarole associated with replacing my ID etc, so huge thanks to Anne at Selkirk Bike Shop, and the honest man who turned my purse in!!![]()
Came back home, had a cold beer and a hot bath. Still feel a little shaky, completely stupid, but ever so grateful.
~Sherry.