We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

Roadkill Rebels July 2014

135

Comments

  • Muhren
    Muhren Posts: 1,705 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 15 July 2014 at 7:04AM
    Gem-gem wrote: »
    Something Different
    Found sparkly Roadkill - was in Tescos and spotted a diamond ring on the floor past the check out. Wasn't sure if it was real, but said to hubby - I'm going to hand it in. Customer service was really pleased because this morning someone had rung in - they had lost their engagement ring. They took my number and a little while later the finace rang me to say Thank you and that they would like to send me some flowers. I explained that I was just happy that they had got it back and that don't worry about getting me flowers - put a donation into a charity box.

    It made me feel really good that my Roadkill observation skills had done someone else some good. :T

    Hope everyone else had a good day.

    Love that story, I'm glad you found it and not someone else who might not have done the right thing and handed it in.

    I found 5p in the pub on Sat night and that was it for the weekend.

    Edit - I forgot I also found 2p in the pub on Friday as well and have just found 1p at the petrol station, which I saw as I was about to drive off. So had to get out the car again to pick it up.
    LBM: Dec 2012 - Debt £38,180/ Now £0.
    DFD - 17/04/2016
    Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing from something.

  • Thriftkitten
    Thriftkitten Posts: 1,242 Forumite
    Gem-gem wrote: »
    Joylimited will assign you a number. Have you subscribed?
    Keep posting : 0 )

    Do you mean to this thread? then yes, when I first posted a week or so ago.
    Thriftkitten;)

    Tesco saving stamps £13.00:T

    Roadkill Rebel No.31 July2014 Treasure £1.03p :D
    August 2014
  • Thriftkitten
    Thriftkitten Posts: 1,242 Forumite
    All that I can see on the first page is that the name list was last edited on 16th June. Not sure what else to do.
    Thriftkitten;)

    Tesco saving stamps £13.00:T

    Roadkill Rebel No.31 July2014 Treasure £1.03p :D
    August 2014
  • Emma_N
    Emma_N Posts: 265 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts
    I've finally remembered my MSE password :rotfl:

    So..my running total for July is £3.23

    Last month I found £4.79

    I've been keeping a roadkill finds blog here http://roadkillrebel.blogspot.co.uk/ yes I know I am sad!
    Attempting to make £2021 in 2021
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Seventh Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited 17 July 2014 at 11:25AM
    Hi Thriftkitten and taskey, sorry for the delay in replying; I was out of the country for a few days.

    Welcome to the challenge, you have been assigned number 31 and number 75 respectively. Good luck for July, keep your eyes open!

    So far this month I have found a few pennies, some exotic roadkill and a bracelet charm... I am turning into a magpie, will pick up anything that shines ;)
  • Muhren
    Muhren Posts: 1,705 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hope you enjoyed your trip away Joylimited, was it business or pleasure?

    I found a £1 coin at work yesterday on the floor in the car park and a 1p coin when I went out for a walk in the evening. This has now been my best month so far and have nearly doubled my entire finds for the whole year in this one month.
    LBM: Dec 2012 - Debt £38,180/ Now £0.
    DFD - 17/04/2016
    Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing from something.

  • Thanks Muhren, I was visiting family and I had a great time.

    I found 10p this morning, yay!

    How's everyone doing?
  • natlie
    natlie Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Between me and hubby we have found £35 this year, bonkers that's 2 £10 notes and 2 £5 notes in there and lots of change
    DMP 2021-2024: £30,668 £0 🥳

    Current debt: £7823.62 7720.52 7417.94
  • Thriftkitten
    Thriftkitten Posts: 1,242 Forumite
    Thank you for my number, I'm wearing it with pride hahhaa! I was in Te*co today at the self checkout and noticed 5p on the floor... the checkout lady opposite was glaring at me as I bent down to pick it up; So I very politely asked if I could keep it as I was a member of a "Road kill" forum :T After explaining what that was, she was hysterically laughing and said "Well finders keepers" Happy days!!
    Thriftkitten;)

    Tesco saving stamps £13.00:T

    Roadkill Rebel No.31 July2014 Treasure £1.03p :D
    August 2014
  • Gem-gem
    Gem-gem Posts: 4,766 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Hubby found 2p yesterday, 1p today and 6p on Monday. I haven't found anything yet this week.
    2025 Fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
    2025 Frugal challenge
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 259.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.