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Sealed Pot Challenge 2 "The Return"

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  • izzoh
    izzoh Posts: 453 Forumite
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    I have added no clunks for a couple of days now..... :confused: Never mind... it's ok... at least i am not spending!!!! hopefully should have a few pennies tomorrow! xx
    9 years and counting
  • found several small heaps (well 5 or 6 coins) on the floor, change in bottom of bag etc - all gone in a piggy... a very small one is now full!!!
    Lost 2 stone 12.5lbs since February 2011. :j
  • mooomin
    mooomin Posts: 13,703 Forumite
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    £1.41 change into the tub today, change from a couple of little bits and pieces I had to pick up today at the shops.

    Enjoy your night all :D
  • Sue-UU
    Sue-UU Posts: 9,722 Forumite
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    Hi and welcome to the thread SaneMoment (Sadie), what a dream holiday, push ahead to fulfill it! Your number's at the end of the list on the first post of page 1. Have a read through posts 1 & 2 as it may answer some queries you might have, any others please just ask.:D Enjoy saving and chatting.

    Good luck traveller, you have good goals to go for, may you hit each one with glee!:rolleyes:.......Have a wonderful holiday surfbabe, make sure you thoroughly enjoy it all I'm more than a bit jealous!!!...........Hi mickey mouse, I hope you had a lovely time! Another night not to get a hangover from then LC!!!:cool:........rancid-a, that sounds like a great idea from your employers as it makes sure everyone has enough for Christmas, very thoughtful indeed!!!:T....nickynoo08, to answer your question mine too, it's a lot more exiting with a little pot than going to a bank, I know which appeals to me more!!! ;)A good idea of the £2 per week toottifrootti! At least you can be sure of a definate amount that way, especially if you're looking towards a certain amount.

    20p under hubby's chair cushion today, the pot soon gobbled that!:D Have a lovely day today everyone.

    New friends wishing to join us, just say the word as you're very welcome! :A
    Sue
    Sealed Pot Challenge 001 [/B] SizeGrand Totals of all members[/B] (2008 uncounted) 2009 = £32.154.32! 2010 = £37.581.47! 2011 = £42.474.34! 2012 = £49.759.46! 2013 = £50.642.78! 2014 = £61.367.88!! 2015 = £52.852.06! 2016 = £52, 002.40!! 2017 = £50,456.23!! 2018 = £47, 815.88! 2019 = £38.538.37!!!! :j2025£39,45.16!!!

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  • izzoh
    izzoh Posts: 453 Forumite
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    i am thinking should I count the total of my pot so far??? out of curiosity?????

    i do and I don't..... hmmmmm whats a girl to do!!!!!
    9 years and counting
  • Sue-UU
    Sue-UU Posts: 9,722 Forumite
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    Decisions, decisions eh izzoh!:confused:

    I never count mine - but if you feel a really strong temptation then do it - after all, if you regret doing so then you don't have to count it again!;) Think on it overnight perhaps.

    Good luck.

    Sue
    Sealed Pot Challenge 001 [/B] SizeGrand Totals of all members[/B] (2008 uncounted) 2009 = £32.154.32! 2010 = £37.581.47! 2011 = £42.474.34! 2012 = £49.759.46! 2013 = £50.642.78! 2014 = £61.367.88!! 2015 = £52.852.06! 2016 = £52, 002.40!! 2017 = £50,456.23!! 2018 = £47, 815.88! 2019 = £38.538.37!!!! :j2025£39,45.16!!!

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  • izzoh
    izzoh Posts: 453 Forumite
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    Sue-UU wrote: »
    Decisions, decisions eh izzoh!:confused:

    I never count mine - but if you feel a really strong temptation then do it - after all, if you regret doing so then you don't have to count it again!;) Think on it overnight perhaps.

    Good luck.

    Sue


    Good idea Sue... it is probably just because I am bored... I will resist temptation... I know it has only been just under a month but can't believe i have not touched any of the money! lol

    Good luck. x:T
    9 years and counting
  • Morning,

    Found 20p on the pavement yesterday which has gone into the demi-john.

    Izzoh - I know what you mean about wanting to count it, it's seeing it all there and feeling how heavy it is getting that does it.

    Tea
    x
  • Good Morning everyon:D

    Rasher will be fed later when hubby is in the shower (a ninja attack of his wallet will take place:rotfl: )
    £2 savers club 2025 #4
  • Kittikins
    Kittikins Posts: 5,335 Forumite
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    Confession time - I was naughty and didn't put my grandad's £5 present to me and DD in the pot at the time, used it when we went out to the ballet last Sunday; it had been eating me up all week that I'd gone back on my promise to myself, so last night I realised I had £5 plus change in my purse, so in it all went.

    I agree with the bemusement about having a sealed tin and knowing exactly what's in there, personally if I wanted to know how much was in it, I'd have a separate savings account and put the money straight in there and earn a miniscule amount of interest. But hey, what works for everyone is great by me :):)

    I'm going for the secrecy option and as I'm already getting presents when I see bargainous good things for everyone for next year's birthdays/Christmas, I might have to treat myself to the contents of the sealed pot for something totally frivolous and completely for me as it'll be "free money".

    Blimey, I do like to waffle on don't I.....sorry!!
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