Lost my stamp and found a dinosaur

So, the other day I was rushing to a signing and realized I forgot my notary stamp at home — in a panic, I searched through my bag and found a toy dinosaur I was planning to give my niece. I swear, for a moment, I thought about just using it as my new stamp — after all, it was just as colorful! Anyone else had a moment like this where you found something totally random instead of what you needed?

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I once forgot my stamp and almost used a rubber chicken as a substitute — hey, it made me laugh! But seriously, I learned to keep a spare in the car just in case. @NotaryNerd has some fun tips about staying organized.

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I’ve definitely had my share of random finds! Once pulled out a teddy bear instead of my stamp. :man_facepalming: Ever thought of keeping a backup in a secret spot?

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