lost one bracelet and found two
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In 1979 on one day I visited in-laws, went swimming and then to a concert at Queensway Hall Dunstable. While at the concert I noticed my bracelet was missing. I popped across the road to the leisure centre to see if it had been handed in. My bracelet was duly produced. The receptionist asked if I was sure it was mine. Yes, I replied. Thought no more about it. Next time I visited my in-laws, my mother-in-law produced a bracelet and said you left this here last time. I was incredulous. So now I have two identical bracelets. And yes I felt guilty that I had someone elses. By that time it was too late to return it to the leisure centre. I've had many coincidences in my life but think this is the most remarkable.
Date submitted:Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:55:53 +0000Coincidence ID:4054
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