"Sealed Pot Challenge ~ No 6"

ModestyB

(Quote) Hi Modesty, I really do hope so! Re the roeadsweepers....why not walk just ahead of them! (Quote)

If I did that Sue, I'd probably end up swirling about inside them too. :rotfl: I can't walk fast enough to spot roadkill and pick it up before those monsters do. Especially with 3 dogs taking me for a walk!

ljaneyr

rchlbentley wrote: »

I have a quick question.

I got a log burner installed last summer ( paid for with PPI claim refund - very mse :money:). I entered my gas meter reading today and should be getting a £149 refund next month.
I am definetley saving this in my sealed pot as it a massive gas saving as i have not paid for one log or any bit of wood BUT am i allowed to count towards my seal pot challenge or not????
Thanks

I think you are generally allowed to pot anything you save that you would otherwise spend, but you cant take money straight from a 'normal' savings account. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong! But everyone has their own rules or methods for saving - I only put coins in my pot so a refund would go to my ISA, but others would save it in their pot!

I can't wait to get our woodburner in- we have taken miles of wood out of the walls and stored it in the shed and outside loo to keep dry! Would you mind me asking what type you have? We're looking for recommendations!

kobrakai

saved a whopping 64p so far (but I've not really been out and about to get any loose change this week)

just_trying

You all make me laugh with your frisking stories, I get distracted though and forget to thank you. I then need to go back. It wouldn't take my oh long to work out I was only frisking him for money. I might try it though, when he works it out i'll wait until he's sleeping then check his pockets, he always has heaps of change and he's going to benefit aswell As far as finding money about here you've no chance you never even see a penny lieing on the streets.

little_sweetie

Gosh! this thread is really motoring along. Sorry I haven't time to read all posts, just potted 10p in coppers but I'm going to the local panto tomorrow afternoon with the GC (and their parents :eek:) so might have a bit of change left tomorrow.

Night night all x

PS welcome to all the newbies!

AmeliaDebtFreelia

DreamerHelen wrote: »

Amelia...I think the concept of the "Holding Pot" is to have it there so you can put your change in it for the Week but take it out if you need it for Car Parking or a Pint of Milk or something...and then at the end of the Week if you haven't spent it you can put it in your proper Sealed Pot so that you can't spend it...and then start all over again for the Week...

So basically it means that people don't have to open their Sealed Pot because they have the "Holding Pot" there to use if they need it...

Did that make ANY sense whatsoever??? LoL :rotfl:

Just a small offering today of 17p bringing me up to a Grand Total of £21.19....YAY!!! :T

I was walking back from the little Paper Shop this Evening when I thought I saw something shiny on the Floor but the problem was that it was in a great big dirty puddle....So then I had to think to myself whether I would fish into that big dirty puddle to fish out some Roadkill...I decided that I would (that's dedication for ya!! ) but when I looked again it wasn't money....But I WOULD have done it...honest guv!! :A

Thanks for your lovely Words Sue....you are a true inspiration to me....and soooooooo lovely at the same time...how do you do it????

Right....I'm off to do some Work now....I'll see if I have anything to offer up to put in the Pot tomorrow...

It made perfect sense thanks!

AmeliaDebtFreelia

Melgirl wrote: »

Morning lovlies

Pot 2 weighs 2.09lb today. Not long before it will be full and I can start on the big tin.

Have a good week everyone x

Brilliant that you weigh it lol! I might do mine when I get a chance

AmeliaDebtFreelia

Sue-UU wrote: »

You're most welcome to join us, rchlbentley! It's lovely to have you with us. Have fun saving. You'll find your number at the bottom of the list on post 5 of page 1. Please read through post 1 as it'll let you know exactly what to do with the challenge.
* Please pop your number on your sig, it helps a lot.

Well done, rchlbentley, you've read the 1st post well!!!!!!




It's on Page 1, 1st post, Amelia, but here's exactly what it means:

7/ Holding Pots: To anyone concerned about putting money into their pot..then needing it later in the week/month: Why not use one unsealed pot as a 'holding' pot and pop the money in their first each time/week/month - then, if it's not desperately needed (for car parking costs, little Johnnies school trip etc) - put it in a Sealed one so it stays put. Do that each week and it'll save you taking money from the bank. Discipline yourself to only take what's needed!

So, yes, Amelia, your little coin purse has now become your holding pot!



You cheeky beggar, HMS! :rotfl: Not too sure what you mean about a blank brain...but then I wouldn't as I believe mine's permanently like it reading posts such as yours! :rotfl:



By talking to such lovely people on here, Helen, truly, I love it. BTW, a great shot at the holding pot meaning, but mind you, all you lot should know IF you read my 1st post!!!

I see what you mean, Janey, I don't know a lot about cars, but hubby does thank goodness.

I love the loud music covering up the knocks and bangs, Ruth, that's we women!!!!! :rotfl:

Nice work, JAMIEDODGER.....

.....you too, skilly as ever

Hi Mel, and a lovely weight!!! :j

Well potted, harduphelen.

See you all later, people, off out for a walk with DH.

Have a GREAT saving day, everyone!


Sue x

Anyone wishing to join, please just ask, you're more than welcome, it's never too late.There may be a lot of us, but don't feel intimidated, we're a lovely lot, so come on in.:grinheart

Please read the 1st post on Page 1 first so you know what's what.

I thought I'd read your whole first post but it appears I may have cheekily skim read it!:o I can assure you I've read it ALL now lol! :rotfl:

AmeliaDebtFreelia

Barbeduk wrote: »

Hi all, having a NSD today so potted £1 as a reward! Have noticed that husband is no longer leaving his change on the kitchen counter. Is this a common problem once obsessive potting takes hold?:D

Haha that made me chuckle! No coins left unattended are safe anymore lol!!:)

keza123_2

Can I join please, got the saving bug right now!