Gone with the wind. £80 grand.
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Sad story.
The Mail said:
A pensioner lost his life savings of £80,000 after leaving the cash on the roof of his car and driving off.
The 68-year-old man, who doesn’t trust banks, had been moving the money between his home and place of work.
When he realised his error he began a desperate search with his grandson near his home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
But all they were able to find were the plastic bags the notes had been kept in.
The man, who has asked not to be named, would take the money from his bedroom and put it in the car when he went to work
‘My car is never more than 10ft from me at work so I can keep an eye on it,’ he said. ‘That morning I left at about 6.20am and didn’t realise I had lost it until noon.’
'I went home and checked my bedroom in case I had left it there.
'Then I realised I must have put it on the roof of my car. If not, I may put it down as I got in the car, but either way it was gone.'
The man, who still works as a panel beater and painter, said he had saved £2,000 every year all his working life. He appealed for the cash to be returned.
For years, he kept it under his bed but when his guard dog died he decided to keep it close by at all times.
Disaster struck last Thursday when he put down the blue drawstring bag holding it to unlock his car.
He added: ‘I’m gutted. I don’t hold out much hope of getting it back but if I do I will give a reward to whoever brings it back.’
Essex Police called for the cash to be handed in – and urged savers to keep their money in a bank.
The 68-year-old man, who doesn’t trust banks, had been moving the money between his home and place of work.
When he realised his error he began a desperate search with his grandson near his home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
But all they were able to find were the plastic bags the notes had been kept in.
The man, who has asked not to be named, would take the money from his bedroom and put it in the car when he went to work
‘My car is never more than 10ft from me at work so I can keep an eye on it,’ he said. ‘That morning I left at about 6.20am and didn’t realise I had lost it until noon.’
'I went home and checked my bedroom in case I had left it there.
'Then I realised I must have put it on the roof of my car. If not, I may put it down as I got in the car, but either way it was gone.'
The man, who still works as a panel beater and painter, said he had saved £2,000 every year all his working life. He appealed for the cash to be returned.
For years, he kept it under his bed but when his guard dog died he decided to keep it close by at all times.
Disaster struck last Thursday when he put down the blue drawstring bag holding it to unlock his car.
He added: ‘I’m gutted. I don’t hold out much hope of getting it back but if I do I will give a reward to whoever brings it back.’
Essex Police called for the cash to be handed in – and urged savers to keep their money in a bank.
haggy said:
M-J-B said:
The man is an idiot.
Sorry he lost his money, but what a t
t.
harshSorry he lost his money, but what a t
t.t'?Harsh, but true.
Edited by M-J-B on Thursday 25th November 13:55
Thinking about this.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
More importantly, should this man be driving?
If he cant remember where he left 80k, can he remember who to give way to on a roundabout, or what sequence traffic lights go on?
TBH though im not sure i believe the story. Most likely he's baying for compensation from the govt and has the real 80k buried somewhere or given to a son.
If he cant remember where he left 80k, can he remember who to give way to on a roundabout, or what sequence traffic lights go on?
TBH though im not sure i believe the story. Most likely he's baying for compensation from the govt and has the real 80k buried somewhere or given to a son.
colonel c said:
Thinking about this.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
I would keep it and give myself a pat on the back for stopping a drug dealer flooding the streets more.Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
Who else in their right mind would have that kind of cash?
I would return it if I found out it was an old chaps saving though
colonel c said:
Thinking about this.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
How did you know I'd buy a new R8?Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
colonel c said:
Thinking about this.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
Hello is that the cops? be on the look out for a new R8 driver.cartel said:
colonel c said:
Thinking about this.
Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
I would keep it and give myself a pat on the back for stopping a drug dealer flooding the streets more.Ok so you find a bag with eighty grand in it.
Then you findout it was some poor sods life savings.
Do you:
(a) Return it to it's rightful owner.
(b) Deduct a 20% finders fee then return it to it's rightful owner anonymously.
(c) Sod them I've already ordered a new Audi R8.
Who else in their right mind would have that kind of cash?
I would return it if I found out it was an old chaps saving though
12gauge said:
More importantly, should this man be driving?
If he cant remember where he left 80k, can he remember who to give way to on a roundabout, or what sequence traffic lights go on?
Seriously? I could forget my head sometimes if it wasn't attached. No reason for DVLA to suspend my license though.If he cant remember where he left 80k, can he remember who to give way to on a roundabout, or what sequence traffic lights go on?
Stevenj214 said:
12gauge said:
More importantly, should this man be driving?
If he cant remember where he left 80k, can he remember who to give way to on a roundabout, or what sequence traffic lights go on?
Seriously? I could forget my head sometimes if it wasn't attached. No reason for DVLA to suspend my license though.If he cant remember where he left 80k, can he remember who to give way to on a roundabout, or what sequence traffic lights go on?
That could cause a nasty accident
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