Remember you're STILL a Womble - 2017 challenge

Bobarella
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edited 3 January 2017 at 3:22PM in Debt-free wannabe challenges
Dear All

Finally have time to update what this challenge is about. Firstly what is wombling?

Wombling is at its most basic level finding things. That you can use and someone else decided they couldn't. When I started this challenge in January of 2015, I used to Womble a lot of brand match coupons, these were just like finding money and I have no idea why people ever threw them away.
My initial idea was to try and find one thing each time I left the house that would make my life cheaper in some way. Roadkill (change found on the road, bus, self service till draw) is a great one for that. I find that I can usually find at least 1p per journey and although some people would say what's the point? Because I trained myself to look for coins as second nature I have found a lot of money over the years £ 84.20 in 2015, & £62.28 last year.
I often find useful big items left in the street outside people's houses with notes saying 'take me away' last year I even found a Hoover. I needed a new one so took it. This saves me quite a lot of money. My own wombling style is finder, but a lot of people Womble a lot of money by doing BOGOFFs. Or eBay buying.

YS shopping is worth a mention. If you are able to buy food with a huge mark down then that's a Womble.

Basically if you are able to make a saving in any way, including comping then that's a Womble. I don't have any strict rules for this challenge and quite often we just chat! So come on in and join the free fun.

Bob:T
" Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
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  • I'm in again this year Bob. I stopped counting in June, but had wombled £632 by then...
  • Kanoona
    Kanoona Posts: 70 Forumite
    Could I join please! :) big fan of this thread very helpful xx
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  • I did this last year under a different username, so I'd like to join again this year under my new name.

    Thank you for running it again Bobarella!
    "You won't bloom until you're planted" - Graffiti spotted in Newcastle.

    Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind - Doctor Who

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  • Bobarella
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    edited 2 May 2017 at 7:23PM
    IRemember you're STILL a Womble (RYSAW17) contenders

    Scores accurate to April 1st.

    1. CCL £390.59
    4. Bob £1538.12
    6. FlorenceJ £461.87
    7. Toni's friend £599.65
    12. Dizzy Imp £3400.99
    13. Sugarbaby £3858.01
    14. Sistercas £330.37
    15. Foxholes
    17. Nellsnest £182.00
    19. Massa £309.09
    21. Miss Empty Piggy £1315.20
    24. Muppets £218.85
    25. Siebre £ 5129.77
    28. LuckyPenny £461.97
    32. Determined £1726.89
    33.TOG £189
    35. JoBlogs £3213.97
    3. Vintage Historian £4.32
    36. Pink Giraffe

    Scores not provided - if you want to join back in let me know your score

    2. Kanonna
    5. Amber
    8. Naomi
    9. Jellie
    10. Make a Change
    11. PM02
    18. Jevvers
    20. Autumnleaves
    22. Magpied
    23. FVD
    26. Olaf
    27. Saver Upper
    29. Squishylove
    30. Mostlyfine
    31. Matley
    34. Allthe7s
    16. Crafty Witch
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
  • Florence_J
    Florence_J Posts: 1,942
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    I'm in, still waiting to declare my 2016 womble totals in case I womble anything last minute. Love, Love, Love this thread.
    Debt Free Stage 1 - Completed 27/08/2020
    Debt Free Stage 2 - Completed 50/181 Payments
  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824
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    I'm in again this year Bob. I stopped counting in June, but had wombled £632 by then...

    You are in Cat :) :T
    Kanoona wrote: »
    Could I join please! :) big fan of this thread very helpful xx

    Nice to have you aboard Kanoona. :T
    I did this last year under a different username, so I'd like to join again this year under my new name.

    Thank you for running it again Bobarella!

    Of course, lovely to have returning Wombles :T
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
  • amber03
    amber03 Posts: 1,238
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    I'd like to join this year please.xx
    :j Debtfree and and staying that way.:j3-6 month emergency fund, No.61 £140.00
  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824
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    amber03 wrote: »
    I'd like to join this year please.xx

    Hi Amber. Welcome to the challenge. Contender number assigned.:beer:

    Bob
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
  • Hi Bob

    Can I Join, please.
    One pf my goals for 2017 is to spend as little as possible and cut down waste. Won''t be as good as you experienced Womblers but will be interesting to see how much I can save.
    Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.
  • Florence_J
    Florence_J Posts: 1,942
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    Hi Bob, can I have a number? I wish to join again.
    Debt Free Stage 1 - Completed 27/08/2020
    Debt Free Stage 2 - Completed 50/181 Payments
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