UK: Bikers Blow 10,000 In M-way Spill

[Colette]

A motorcycle passenger in Britain lost more than STG10,000 ($A23,670) when the rucksack on his back burst open as they travelled down a motorway, police said.
The pillion rider was on the M3 going south in Hampshire when the 20-pound notes starting blowing out.
Other motorists screeched to a halt to "help" recover the money as it swirled across the motorway lanes, a police spokeswoman said, but only 500 pound was found out of 11,000.
"We are not saying that other drivers took it because it was a windy night and that would not have helped. It was over both carriageways," the spokeswoman said.
The motorcyclists also stopped and frantically tried to retrieve the cash but finally had to admit defeat and carry on their journey.
However, the machine broke down two junctions later.
"We had numerous calls in to say people had stopped to try and help retrieve the money which raised a safety issue," the police spokeswoman said.
The pair, from the Isle of Wight, told police they were going to buy a car when they lost the money.
"This raised our suspicions and we are making checks as to where the money came from at the moment but it's not an offence to carry money," the spokeswoman said.

[Jonno]

Makes me feel a little better - NOT - I lost $1950 out of my jacket a few months ago (rent and such). Who ever found it would have the whole lot as it was bundled It is a sickening feeling and whats worse I had to make the rent payment anyway and live on nothing for a month

[Aussie Ninja]

Makes me feel a little better - NOT - I lost $1950 out of my jacket a few months ago (rent and such). Who ever found it would have the whole lot as it was bundled It is a sickening feeling and whats worse I had to make the rent payment anyway and live on nothing for a month

Damn boy, when I got my holiday pay I was feeling poor because I paid rent and rego and some bills and ploughed through half of it in a day. I don't even know what I'd do if I lost 2 jingers.

[mike-s]

I lost 4 thou in a breakin to my old place when i lived with my ex.

Never let it be said that it's smart to keeo money in your missus' undies drawer, 'cause it ain't!!!

[photomike666]

Thank for direct debit and bank money orders

[Neka79]

Thank for direct debit and bank money orders

not to mention credit cards & eftpos!!
who carries cash ne more??

[Shifty]

I keep $20 of "spending money" on me and that's it. You never know when you need a few bucks (whoa just typed that with an 'f').

I also keep $20 in my jacket pocket for emergency fuel/food/water/alcohol.... aside from that it's all Internet banking and EFTPOS. IF you don't have it, you can't lose it and it's harder to spend!

[Neka79]

I keep $20 of "spending money" on me and that's it. You never know when you need a few bucks (whoa just typed that with an 'f').

I also keep $20 in my jacket pocket for emergency fuel/food/water/alcohol.... aside from that it's all Internet banking and EFTPOS. IF you don't have it, you can't lose it and it's harder to spend!

ditto..i ussually keep $20-50 in my wallet at most...and a "cunning kit" at home in a drawer in case of emergency...but then again i got 5 cards,3 accounts & all have money in them...lol

[Jonno]

Cash speaks volumes for discounts even on rent as in my situation. Cash is another language....
unfortunatly when ya loose it it is gone..