How The Horse got rich by cleaning his desk
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218841)
Walnut Creek, California
January 5, 2018 9:40am CST
I recently cleaned off my messy desk at home and wound up getting rich because of it. Under all of the random papers, check books, nail trimmers and a fidget spinner, I found a gift card from LL Bean, and other from Walgreens, as well as one from Target.
The Target one was used up, but the Walgreens one has $30 on it, and the LL Bean one had $20 on it. I already bought a new shirt from LL Bean. I rarely shop at Walgreens (a drug store), but I'll find an excuse.
Do you ever find riches in random places? I can't even remember who gave me these gift cards--probably the parents at the preschool.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Jan 18
Walgreens is good to stock on toilet paper. They always have a sale going for soda too.
No, I cannot misplace money like that, I am not just a lawyer at heart but also an accountant. No way.
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@BarBaraPrz (47313)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 Jan 18
I was going to suggest toilet paper, too.
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@TheHorse (218841)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Jan 18
@BarBaraPrz I will check my supply. A clean tush is important to me, both in my own life and in the life of my kid clients.
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@celticeagle (166970)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jan 18
I used to hide an extra $10 in a certain book on the shelf. No one would dare pick it up.
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@celticeagle (166970)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jan 18
@TheHorse ......To Kill A Mockingbird.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan 18
A spending spree for you!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
5 Jan 18
I remember many years ago taking a pair of trousers out of the wardrobe that I had not worn for a while. I felt a wad of banknotes in the back pocket and was excited. When I took the money out it was a bundle of pesetas from an earlier visit to Spain.
There was probably around £60 in all, but such a large was in British currency would have been far better.
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@BarBaraPrz (47313)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
6 Jan 18
Lucky you! It's like Christmas all over again. 
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It's nice to find treasures like that! I recently found a couple $5 Target ones in my wallet - I didn't think there was anything on them so good thing I didn't toss 'em!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
6 Jan 18
I did when I cleaned my drawer and checked my old wallets. I saw $20 in one of my wallets! 
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
6 Jan 18
@TheHorse let’s hope it is.
I always have about $200 in my Wallet. I feel like it’s empty when it’s less than that.
let’s hope it is.
I always have about $200 in my Wallet. I feel like it’s empty when it’s less than that.2 people like this
@TheHorse (218841)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Jan 18
@toniganzon In California, there's always the possibility that someone will bop you on the head and take your money. I like to deposit cash as soon as I can after I get it.
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@JaneApril (334)
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
I think I will start cleaning so that I'll find treasures too..
instead of my sister being the one to find them :D
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
6 Jan 18
Nope, still don't know where it came from. How did your gig go, nice to have that extra money huh
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Jan 18
Yes, I found a twenty dollar bill one time, in the pocket of one of my old coats. I was flat broke until pay day, then this happened! LOL I love LL Bean, for men's attire. My son-in-law is a policeman and I like to give him gift cards, for a coffee shop. Quite often, they pick up food or coffee, while patrolling around Detroit.
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@TheHorse (218841)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Jan 18
@kobesbuddy Even though I grew up in Chicago, I actually never visited Detroit. I've visited Madison, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and many other Midwestern cities, but never Detroit!
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jan 18
@TheHorse Christian is on the outskirts of the city now, but even that is a risky place to be driving! My daughter works in a children's pediatrics hospital, right in the middle of Detroit
When she drives home after dark, it's pretty scary!
When she drives home after dark, it's pretty scary!1 person likes this
@peachpurple (13962)
• Malaysia
5 Jan 18
now that is a lot of money, you can spend wisely
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
6 Jan 18
with 7 people in one house,anything like that's long gone lol
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
5 Jan 18
I love finding unexpected treasures!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Jan 18
Lucky guy! I found two dollars in a coat I had not worn since last winter.
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