Yes I am very relieved still and after a decade and a half it sure feels odd without it.  I reckon if I hadn't checked the bumbag I'd still be tearing my garage contents apart now...  
 
 
My brother's wife is half German and one of their wedding gifts were beautiful bespoke heavy gold rings made by one of her relatives in Germany.  Sadly my brother lost his whilst wading in the sea on his honeymoon just days after being given it.  He felt it slip from his finger as his hands were by his side and despite the sea being crystal clear and the sandy seabed clearly visible he was never able to find it.  Wonder if anyone ever did...  
