I appreciate this thread very much. I'll be making sure my cell number is easy to find in my wallet.
I've had several experiences on both the losing and finding sides. One time I dropped a credit card in a fast food place about a thousand miles from home. I discovered it missing just an hour down the road, went back and was told my card had been turned over to police - and was locked up overnight. Luckily we were camping so it wasn't very inconvenient to stay over and pick up the card in the morning.
On a recent flying trip I was very aware that my wallet was critical - had I lost it, getting home would be very awkward as ID is required to fly.
The golden rule seems a good guide in this.
