Sealed Pot Challenge 2 "The Return"

gettingbetter

kerfuffle

its whatever works for you
i only managed what i have cause
my mother in law died and i
was able to pay off my mortgage
and all my debts

if it hadnt been for that i would be really struggling
last year i think i only got £250 for the whole year
every little does help

btw i just put 2p in my sealed bottle

kas xx

JordanShannon

Kerfuffle wrote: »

Hi JordanShannon,

Well done of achieving 'extremely heavy' pots, I think somewhere with interest would be the best place for them, let us know how much you've managed to save hey? and I'm sooooooo envious of your holiday next year, a cruise AND New York, it will be fantastic, are you hoping to do all the mega shopping spree stuff?

Toodles.

I will i'll add it all up when it's full and post my record:D
I know it sounds too good to be true. My OH family is paying for it all:eek: Yeah although i've been told off on other threads because the legal limit for customs is £340 worth of goods....:p Me thinks it may be a bit more than that, I not really sure what to do about that except spend less i suppose:rotfl:
JS
x

Kerfuffle

gettingbetter wrote: »

kerfuffle

its whatever works for you
i only managed what i have cause
my mother in law died and i
was able to pay off my mortgage
and all my debts

if it hadnt been for that i would be really struggling
last year i think i only got £250 for the whole year
every little does help

btw i just put 2p in my sealed bottle

kas xx

Hi Gettingbetter,

thanks for your kind words, I think if I reach 250 pounds it will be amazing, lol.
I keep trying different ways to make it less painful, sticking with the Sealed Pot Challenge is definatley less painful than some, so it's all good.

Darn it, if I'd waited until your post you could have been my Twinnie and I would have more money in my purse (less in the Sealed Pot though). I'm in a different time zone to you though so it will be a case of when I'm on line and who that lucky person is rather than the 24 hour clock. It's my idea so it's my rules lol.

Have a good one.

Toodles.

gettingbetter

JordanShannon wrote: »

Yeah although i've been told off on other threads because the legal limit for customs is £340 worth of goods....:p Me thinks it may be a bit more than that, I not really sure what to do about that except spend less i suppose:rotfl:
JS
x

you need a big hand bag
or baggy trousers :rotfl::rotfl:
kas xx

JordanShannon

Kerfuffle- Great idea, i think that would make me more determined to put money away:T:D
Gettingbetter -An entrance fee sounds like a good idea, will try that on my OH next time he comes over, or i could charge a 'donation' fee where they can give me from 1p upwards:p:rotfl:

JS
x

Kerfuffle

JordanShannon wrote: »

I will i'll add it all up when it's full and post my record:D
I know it sounds too good to be true. My OH family is paying for it all:eek: Yeah although i've been told off on other threads because the legal limit for customs is £340 worth of goods....:p Me thinks it may be a bit more than that, I not really sure what to do about that except spend less i suppose:rotfl:
JS
x

Hey a holiday is a holiday, regardless of who is paying, and you're still saving for your spending money right.

Not sure about the 340 pounds worth of goods though, although from past experience I understood it to be 'brand new goods' so if it's something you've worn or used whilst in New York it's not classed as 'brand new' anymore so flies under the radar. Likewise, does 340 apply if you're going to try to claim the sales taxes back, in which case you would then (supposedly) have to pay VAT when you enter the UK again, in which case there is no point in claiming it back.

Maybe somebody with more experience will come along and offer some advice (and slap me down in the process).

The MAIN thing is, enjoy it, and don't worry about it until nearer the time.

Toodles

Kerfuffle

JordanShannon wrote: »

I must take to inviting people over, i wonder if they will notice me turning them upside down and shaking them until all the loose change finds its way into our sofa:undecided:rotfl:

I think an entrance fee or donation would be better, at least you can look them in the eye when you're taking their money, :rotfl:

Toodles.

JordanShannon

:rotfl: i hope that the brand new goods is true. Still long time to plan and more importantly save!!:D Me thinks the donation is better definitely
JS
x

Kerfuffle

JordanShannon wrote: »

Me thinks the donation is better definitely

I'm sure your guests would appreciate it more too :rotfl:

Toodles

Kerfuffle

Hey everybody,

So I've put into my pot today

Greenbynature Twinnie 40cents
Elsie Twinnie 30cents
Gettingbetter 4c (just so there's no favoritism and cos I'm being flash with my cash)
Roadkill 1c from a few days ago

A grand total of 75c hey.

Toodles.