Did you ever lose something and keep kicking yourself for it?
We were in Winslow, AZ for a night a very few years ago. Yes, there is a corner, so just take it easy.
I bought myself a cap at a very nice little store on one of the corners at the intersection. I loved that gray hat.
Well, we stopped at little Italian restaurant this past Wednesday, after visiting my Mom. I realized at the end of the day that my coveted hat was missing. I back tracked in my mind. I did not have it when I went into the nursing home. I left it in the car. I am positive I did this because I did not want a hat head comment from my mother. Do not even ask.
It was in the car when we left. I remember putting it on when we walked into the restaurant because it was really sunny and I use the brim to keep the sun out of my eyes.
The next day, I was looking for that cap again. I called the restaurant. Nobody turned one it and they took my info in case it turned up. Not holding my breath.
We were going shopping after I called the restaurant and I wanted to use it. It is my favorite. Could not use it. Ended out having to use a Peggy Sue’s Diner cap. It was a place we used to stop at when we were driving from Vegas to north of LA. Fun 50’s theme restaurant. I am hoping I do not lose that one. It is also special. I realize using them presented this risk, but was hoping they would wear out first. I bought them to wear.
I tried Googling for a cap like the one I lost. Could not find one. I did find one store that is on that corner, that has a website. Well, I clicked the link. Of course, “This is the site of future online store for the Route 66 (I think that was the name) store.” I really needed it to be open. They did have a “Contact Us”. I filled out the form. Described my hat. Asked if they had one similar. Asked if they could send prices, photos and possible shipping costs. I have not heard back yet.
I am really disappointed. Fond memories are with that cap. It also fit nicely. I keep looking in the house, but to no avail. I always kept it with my purse so I would have it. It is not hanging on my front door with the magnet clips. I figured that neat way to store caps, and, in the Winter, Winter hats, this past December.
Anyway, I really would like to find that hat. It had a nice meshy material top, sides and back side. The front above the brim was solid material.
I think it is gone forever. It is not in the car.