September 17 – Day 9
Well it's 2:30 CST I'm sitting at a Shell Station on the phone. I just lost my wallet on the road somewhere between the Visitors Center in Bandlands national park and Chamberlin SD. I've called the State Patrol, the Park, and now I'm on hold with Wells Fargo – getting a new debit card & a new credit card.
Gone are my new wallet with money clip, the money (about $70) . Credit card, debit card, Drivers License, insurance cards, brand new National Parks year pass. Starbucks gold card, my CWP, AAA card, KOA card...
In hindsight, zipping up the pocket might have been the better route to go.
I'd like to thank the Shonleys, who kindly took some time out of their day to help me out – twice, first when I realized I'd lost my wallet and I'm standing at the pump sort of freaking out. They paid for the gas, and then just before they left, handed me an envelope with cash in it. Between what I had stashed in my side bag, and what they provided, I'll be able to make it though to Milwaukee where a new credit card & cash card should be waiting for me. THANKS!
So, I think I need to get a second card (yeah I'm one of those odd people who only have one credit card) and keep it separately from my wallet. Not sure what to do about the debit card though. I guess keep it with the passport & spare credit card as it only need to get used for ATM's.
