question answered without being asked
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On holiday in Malta my wife and I took a boat tour round Valetta Grand Harbour. Disembarking we walked some thirty yards towards outdoor cafe tables.All were fully occupied.I said "I think the last time we did a tour round boat trip like this was to Looe Island"(We live some 10 miles from Looe Island,Cornwall) This is quite pricy,I wonder how it compares with current Looe prices?" As we reached the tables two people stood up,said were off have these. One said "Enjoy the trip?" ""Yes but a bit expensive" " I know said he-I run trips round Looe Island in Cornwall and think I shall have to put my prices up-Im much too cheap" We established we lived close but had never met,so we had our answer from one of the few men in the world who could give it without putting the question to him-weird!! This happened some 25 years ago,-Ive thought about it over the years but can see no explanation beyond sheer coincidence.
Date submitted:Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:06:53 +0000Coincidence ID:5699
