A few years ago I lost a purse with about �18 in it and was convinced I lost it whilst out shopping. About six months or so later I found it well down the side of the sofa. Also had a few books of postage stamps in it. That taught me to:
a) clear out the sofa and chairs more often, and b) not to automatically think someone pinches something I lose.
Yes, but this was all a long time ago when pesetas were still the spanish currency. We changed the pesetas for pounds. �50 was worth a lot of money to us back then!!