Originally Posted by OregonJim

I recall getting a flat a few blocks from home (this was in the late '80s). I decided to walk the bike along the railroad tracks as it was a shortcut to get home. Shortly after turning onto the tracks, I found a $20 bill. About 50 yards in, another $20 bill. Then, shortly before getting to the cross street where I would exit the tracks, a third $20 bill.

Today, I would have used the money to buy a few inner tubes and a patch kit - maybe a new tire or two. Back then, though, I probably blew it on pizza and beer.