"Sealed Pot Challenge" ~ 7

Indie_Kid

Older_But_Not_Wiser wrote: »

G'morning all

I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but I'm a bit OCD about getting things clear in advance as I do seem to have an astonishing capacity to get things in a muddle

So could anyone tell me how we go about banking all our potted dosh later in the year? Will the bank just take all my £2/£1 coins loose or do I need to put them in bags? I've read elsewhere on this thread that I need to put the smaller coins into bags and take them to the bank a bit at a time, is that right?

Thanks for your help

You need to check with your bank. I am with Natwest and they have a machine (which I broke the first time I used it!:o) where you just put all your coins into it. The machine then counts the money.

86p potted today

jakes-mum

It certainly is Crimson I gave up booking with the tour operators long ago as once they have your money they just didn't give a monkeys, we always got rubbish rooms in horrible hotels (that the travel agent assured me she had stayed at and were 'wonderful'). This was at a time before trip advisor was around . . I now book everything myself and it usually ends up about a grand cheaper, the flights are better and the hotel is how I expect it to be

Older but not wiser it depends on your bank, ive personally never found a bank that will take lots of change that hasn't been pre bagged and in complete amounts. My barclays branch will normally take all I take in, as have natwest, the local post office will only take what they need, but as I know them very well, I try to take my bags in before the clerk does the change requirement list which helps us both out

Sold some stuff on FB for £19.50 :j :j lady also paid us £2 to deliver it so kept the £20 note to go toward the credit card and potted the spare £1.50

LAM2011

hi everyone - decided to check in I have been lurking - getting inspiration from you all. I am still potting - my tin feels about a quarter full I try put a £1 coin in every week as well as bits and pieces left in my purse. I call it my weekly tin payment!

I cant wait for next year when I can bank my ebay money and other bits and bobs for something other than debt.

Hope everyone has a good weekend

little_sweetie

LAM2011, I have just noticed your signature, you are absolutely amazing reducing the debt! Fantastically well done!

I just popped in to say it's pouring with rain, I don't want to go out so I'm tidying up. OH has left some coppers on the bedside table so they have been[STRIKE] pinched[/STRIKE] erm... tidied away

Have a great day all x

little_sweetie

The rain stopped so I decided to do my bit to support the village and attend the Strawberry Tea at the local Church. I only had £4 left and the entrance fee was £3.50 which meant that I could also buy a plant from the plant stall there (all going to church funds). Anyway, I struggled down the very overgrown footpath to get there (my jeans were sodden) and the lady on the door took my £4, dropped it into her tin and decisively closed the lid! I didn't have the heart to ask for my 50p change Well, I queued for a cup of tea and sat in a pew at the back of the church to drink it. I made eye contact and smiled but nobody spoke to me. I have never felt so alone as in that beautiful church. I left after 10 minutes, I didn't even have the heart to have my strawberry tea. Now I remember why I stopped going to church on a Sunday

Sorry to hijack the thread again, dear Sue, but I needed to talk to someone.....Thank heavens for friends in the box. God Bless you all x

Hope78

A lovely £6.15 today! 4 shiny £1coins and a fistful of smash!

32b3in2013

Evening

£2 potted today.

I have sorted out a disasterous hair colour and ran 3km in the rain. Today has been quite productive

I hope everyone is ok

32b3

lulu_92

Put about £3.50 in today - change from food shop.

AlwaysHappy

Little_sweetie - sending you a virtual hug - sounds like you need it, how awful.
We are having a weekend away this weekend and fortunately the sun is shining. We brought most of our food with us as we are staying in a static caravan for the first time, but treated ourselves to fish and chips tonight (sadly were disappointing and I couldn't help thinking about all the "real" food I could have bought with the money). On the plus side I got a lovely £2 coin in the change so that will be going straight in the pot when I get home tomorrow.

little_sweetie

Aw, thank you, alwayshappy the hug is much appreciated

I do hope you enjoy your holiday. Shame about the fish and chips though, the quality can vary so much....at least you have had sun! Enjoy the rest of your hols x