"Sealed Pot Challenge 3"

sparky0107

sparky, I never thought you'd be using a as a cash counter, though I guess if you've got THAT much you'd need to! ...and just look at all the exercise you're depriving your Jack of! For me it would take some fun away, I love it when it starts to plop out, then another and so on!!! :j
Ahh.. don't you worry about your excitement dooleysdollymix88, it'sa good feelingfor us all to have.

Morning Sue
Don't worry hun, the machine doesn't take the 9% the one's in supermarkets take, the amount you put in goes straight into your bank account. Managed another £3 odd into my sealed pot yesterday, also 10p in road change and 50p coin into the Summer 2011 fund. On orders of my DW I decorated the tree in our front garden yesterday with new lights. Plus we have the added bonus, that we have done all our Christmas shopping YAY!

Enjoy your Sunday, stay wamr and keep safe x

sparky0107

angelsmomma wrote: »

Can I be added please. I really want to join this year myself.

I mentioned this to my 9 year old last year and he wanted to do it so I got him a tin for 59p and thought he would forget all about it to be honest.

He has been putting in money he has found on the street during the year, he asked me to give him any I found too. He has kept it up and would not let anyone put money in if it had not been found on the street.

I will be opening it for him on Wednesday so that he can use it to buy his present for me and his dad and he is really excited about it.

Morning angelasmomma
Sue will be along later to allocate you a members number, on Thursday we will be starting SPC4, so you're more than welcome to join us. Well dont to your LO for saving his road change, very MSE

Enjoy the banter but most of all enjoy saviing

elliemoo wrote: »

Good morning. Not long now, exciting or what.

Can I be in for next year as well?

Morning elliemoo
No need to re-apply, you're automatically included in the next challenge and you keep the same number

sparky0107

WALKING THE DOG
A WOMAN was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.
Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney along the way.
The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and
if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft, the plane would
re-board in 50 minutes.
Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind.
A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was
blind because her Guide Dog lay quietly underneath the seats in
front of her throughout the entire flight.
He could also tell she had flown this flight before because the pilot
approached her, and calling her by name, asked, "Kathy, we are in Sydney
for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?"
The blind lady replied, "No thanks, but maybe Buddywould like to stretch
his legs."
Picture this:
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill
when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane
with a Guide dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses!!
People scattered. They not only tried to change planes,
but they were trying to change airlines!
True story. Have a great day and remember...

...THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.
A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED!!!

dooleysdollymix88

sparky0107 wrote: »

WALKING THE DOGQUOTE]

HAHA:rotfl:thats very funny!!

I'm thinking about counting my pot out today so that I can continue to put money in it as I havent added anything since finding out I may not have to smash it !
Although I must be strong and not spend any!!
(and ill have to do it in secret...becasue if OH gets a wiff he'll be claiming poverty!! :rotfl:)

fishcakes

Hello everyone hope your all snug at home. not long back from shutting down caravan for the winter although its very wintery up there. -7 during the night It had only risen 2degrees by 1o am. It did look stunning with all the snow though real christmas card look. Anyway went into Shrewsbury on sat hoping to be as lucky as Sparky but its much more difficult with snow on the ground, so I failed there but did get 2 x £2 coins so going to try and get them into my tin. Got lots of bags grand opening hoo nearly time.x sending hot water bottle hugs.x

Georgiegirl2012

Hi
Newbie here, but have always collected spare coppers in a demijohn. The last time I emptied it out and paid it into the bank there was £35 (boy they were thrilled when I emptied my rucksack onto the counter - I had bagged it all up)

So next year I'm going to have multiple jars/tins/bottles whatever I can find without having to buy anything.

I went thought a phase of collecting my £2 coins so I could spend them when I went to quilt exhibitions, but that's fallen by the wayside.

But I have a whole new mindset - so should you be setting up a "Sealed Pot Challenge 4" please count me in!

scubaangel

Georgiegirl there's going to be a SPC4 don't worry and you're now 'In' Sue will be about later on to issue you with your none returnable deposit free number (although we do encourage you to make a deposit in to your sealed pot regularly!)

I've just added 21p to my bottle, and am rather looking forward to opening it on Monday night (planning to get it all banked on Tuesday so I can declare my total on Wednesday as it hits my bank account).

Sue-UU

A warm welcome to the thread angelsmomma and Georgiegirl2012! A late starter you maybe, GG, but better than a non-starter! It's lovely to have you here with us. Have fun saving now and in 2011, start when you wish. You'll find your numbers at the bottom of the list on post 3 of page 1. Please read through posts 1 & 2 as it'll let you know exactly what to do with the challenge. Please pop your number on your sig, it helps so very much

angelsmomma, that was such a warming tale about your youngster, I hope that whatever he gets he'll be thrilled to bits with and that, it might just exceed his expectations!!!! :j All the best for you both in 2011.

Georgiegirl2012, you sound like one serious saver to be, well, you've definitely come to the right place to encourage & be encouraged!

Good afternoon to you all, Savers! Good to see so many on a bitterly cold Sunday. Though it certainly adds to the season.....

.....as you noticed fishcakes! The scene you painted about your caravan was marvellous and I could see it quite clearly - superb! Sparkydoesn't let snow stop him looking for roadkill, he takes a shovel with him wherever he goes....summer and winter alike!! :rotfl:

Thanks a lot, Kerry & Applecider, it means so much to DH & I. I'll certainly continue on Applecider, it's always a good one to be with as they never let you down like many others!

Hiya Caz!!! Lovely to see you back!!! It's so good to see you've been staying true to your pot as well as your animals. Enough for your own doggy pal I wonder???

Beware dooleysdollymix as blokes have eyes everywhere..yep, there too! Good luck with your pot.

Oh sparky, I just loved the WALKING THE DOG story and could picture it perfectly! :rotfl::rotfl:I never thought of you giving any cash away to banks so didn't think of that being an issue! Well done with the lights..glad DW is keeping you on your toes!

So then skilly. All the very best for a wonderful day tomorrow and in case you're not here for Tuesday.
Have a Very Happy 50th Birthday on Tuesday, skilly !!!!! :bdaycake:
I won't breathe a word about your age. ooops! Too late!

Off out for a walk and brave the elements.

Sue x Anyone else wishing to join - it's NEVER too late. So, just say the word and you're in for next year too! :xmassmile

Decluttering

angelsmomma wrote: »

Can I be added please. I really want to join this year myself.

I mentioned this to my 9 year old last year and he wanted to do it so I got him a tin for 59p and thought he would forget all about it to be honest.

He has been putting in money he has found on the street during the year, he asked me to give him any I found too. He has kept it up and would not let anyone put money in if it had not been found on the street.

I will be opening it for him on Wednesday so that he can use it to buy his present for me and his dad and he is really excited about it.

Wow, he's going to be a pro by the time he's signed up to MSE himself!

Kerry_Woman

skilly - Wishing you a very Happy Birthday for Tuesday.