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"Sealed Pot Challenge ~ No 6"

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  • Elle1267
    Elle1267 Posts: 159 Forumite
    Hello everyone. Just popped on to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a good Xmas. Mine was nice but I would've enjoyed it more if I hadn't caught a bad cold :(. I've finally caught up on all the posts and I have potted nearly everyday except for four NSD's over Xmas :T. I also made £20 by making a Xmas cake for a friend so that's going in the pot(s). I have three atm. My terramundi for £1's, £2's and 50p's, a little Russian doll money box for 20ps and a glass sweetie jar for the rest.
    I have also decided that I'm going to save my total from SPC5 and put it towards a holiday to go to either America or Australia.

    Happy potting for 2013!

    X
    #19 Save £12K in 2019 challenge. Target = £10,000. Progress = £1136.09/10,000 (11.36%)
    #51 Make £2019 in 2019 challenge. Progress = £29.99/£2019.00 (1.48%)
  • Morning all, was glued to lappie all day yesterday, due to Psychology assignment due date drawing ever closer... Managed a NSD but found 40p in shrapnel so have put it into the pot and updated siggy. Hoping you all have a lovely new year, DD1 14 is off out round the town here as St Ives is mad on New Years, everyone in fancy dress, she is going as a leopard along with 2 of her friends and I have bent and allowed them to be home by half past midnight... very unheard of for me due to apron strings being very tight, however I must let her see the new year in with her friends so will be ringing her on the hour every hour to make sure they are ok lol!!! and they have a taxi booked (double time) so no worries about getting home. May venture out with DD2 11 as it's very traditional to go out and see the many different fancy dress costumes, last year we saw a group of umpa lumpa's and willy wonka, they all looked great, however if it is raining hard as of late, there will probably be celebrations here instead. Happy potting all:beer:
    Thriftkitten;)

    Tesco saving stamps £13.00:T

    Roadkill Rebel No.31 July2014 Treasure £1.03p :D
    August 2014
  • :)Had family down yesterday and we played cards with my nieces for pennies! All winnings were potted, although indontbthinkmthere was that much! Must remember to frisk nieces' pockets before they leave:)
    2015 £2 Saver #82
    SPC #323 £66 (2014)

    Pay All your Debt off by Xmas 2015 #104
    Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves
  • km1977
    km1977 Posts: 29 Forumite
    Please can I join :-) I plan on starting to walk/bike to work so saving the money I would use for the bus in the pot, taking lunch and the kids to work/school etc etc don't really know what I am saving for but I am sure it will come in handy never had savings so would love to have something saved!
  • cyclura
    cyclura Posts: 295 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Lets get this pot started, £2 found in my OHs jeans pocket while I was emptying them for washing ;):rotfl:

    I have a feeling OH is going to be the one that puts the most money in this pot without even knowing. :rotfl:
    Debt Free...yay! 10/09/2013 :j




  • skilly
    skilly Posts: 924 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Photogenic Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hi, 2x£2 coins today :-)
    sealed pot challenge number 31 3£496/4£706.75/5 £376.74/6 £645.08/ 7 £861.34 /8 £786.90/9£610.49/10 £722.03 / 16 £802.00/ 17 £1,300/18£..... gold star from sue 🌟
  • £1 Trolley Kill. Went to Mr M supermarket this morning and someone could be bothered to take their trolley back. I could though - added exercise and £1 for my pot.;)
    No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries: July stash 72/0 INS/2 UU/0 TA
  • sparky0107
    sparky0107 Posts: 3,496 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    This is too true to be funny.
    The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual
    manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR
    tax money.

    A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising
    agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in
    one of its releases.

    A.
    A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

    B.
    A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

    C.
    A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.

    D.
    A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

    E.
    A billion Pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, at the rate our
    government is spending it.


    TAXES

    Stamp Duty
    Tobacco Tax
    Corporate Income Tax
    Income Tax
    Council Tax
    Unemployment Tax
    Fishing Licence Tax
    Petrol/Diesel Tax
    Inheritance Tax
    (tax on top of tax)
    Alcohol Tax
    V.A.T.
    Marriage Licence Tax
    Property Tax
    Service charge taxes
    Social Security Tax
    Vehicle Licence Registration Tax
    Vehicle Sales Tax
    Workers Compensation Tax

    STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
    Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was one of
    the most prosperous in the world.
    We had absolutely no national debt.
    We had the largest middle class in the world. Mum stayed home to raise
    the kids, Dad was allowed to discipline kids
    A criminals life was uncomfortable.
    What the hell happened?
    'Political Correctness', Politicians or both?'
    I hope this goes around the UK and beyond
    at least 100 times
    Sparky0107 - Sealed pot challenge member #002. Total for SPC3 £1,030.57 Total For SPC 4 £2247.00 Total for SPC 5 £2574.62 :T Total for SPC 6 £4552.91:T
    :rotfl:LC2 & Jakes-Mum are off their heads :rotfl
    :j DEBT FREE AS OF 20/01/2012 :j
  • System
    System Posts: 178,355 Community Admin
    10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    edited 30 December 2012 at 12:48PM
    Hi Sue thanks for the star that was an unexpected bonus :)
    Been ill with blimmin norovirus since Christmas day so no potting but haven't spent either cos haven't been out! Going to stroll down to Mr C later so might have some change then.

    Welcome to all the newbies, so many of you :) have fun on the best thread on MSE and enjoy saving.

    I posted the same time as sparky again that's spooky!
    sparky that's thought provoking, thanks
    Rx
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  • sparky0107
    sparky0107 Posts: 3,496 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Morning everyone
    Been AWOL sorry! I had trouble with my lappy :mad:, so I've had it in bits on the kitchen table much to my DW's horror :eek:, who's only remark was I think we're going to Curry's for a new lappy! She of little faith :cool:

    Anyway, daily £3 potted plus some extra change. A warm welcome to our newest members and welcome back to past members who have returned to the gang :j

    Sue, I've sent you an email :D

    Enjoy the rest of your Sunday folks, have a great day, stay safe & keep saving X :D
    Sparky0107 - Sealed pot challenge member #002. Total for SPC3 £1,030.57 Total For SPC 4 £2247.00 Total for SPC 5 £2574.62 :T Total for SPC 6 £4552.91:T
    :rotfl:LC2 & Jakes-Mum are off their heads :rotfl
    :j DEBT FREE AS OF 20/01/2012 :j
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