"Sealed Pot Challenge" ~ 8

Glitterbaby

£3 in pound coins for me today - change from the Christmas tree and decorations we got today.

jakes-mum

Hugs to you ETO :grouphug:

Been to Mr T today, was accepted onto their latest try me free and got a £5 voucher toward a christmas gift its the second one ive done (last one was a free bottle of wine that my dad had to review for me as I don't drink :rotfl:) so used it toward Monopoly for christmas day (cost me a £5er as it was reduced from £17 to £10) I then review my experience with them through any media I want and they give me clubcard points as well

30p in the pot today, now time to get back to that darned blanket! I don't think it will EVER be finished!

32b3in2013

Evening

I do love weekends SUE. it's just a shame it's so short. Whoever though it was a good idea to have 5 work days and only 2 non work days eh?

ETO sorry to hear you have more bad news. Perhaps your dad wanted the dog back to keep him company xxx (this is not meant to be offensive, I hope it doesn't ulset anyone)

£2.91 potted today, I am not going out tomorrow, I am wrapping more presents and ebaying.

32b2

hickles69

No shopping for me today. I have been suffering really badly with heartburn to the point it's making me sick. Other half went and got me some rennies (spoke to NHS direct) and bought himself a half with the change! tut tut! now just need to get the taste out of my mouth; blurgh! Keep checking in for an announcement of what we have all saved this year!

Sue-UU

ETO, my heart goes out to you at this really awful time, sadly sad things can often happen when we're still struggling to accept grief. Life can be beautiful and at times it is so bitterly cruel, the reasons for the latter we will never know and it doesn't make sense, but sadly, it is all part of life.

You've read my PM and part of that included the thoughts of 32b2, and if your Dad's dog was elderly then maybe he wanted to go to his master. If so, it's sad that you had to play a part in this, but it could already be that you're helping your Dad too!

Read again the posts of Alwayshappy and scotsmumof3, they too have had such sorrowful times in life, but time has helped get them through it all. One day you will be helping another through your own experience of this strange, sad and yet wonderful world...in time.

For now {{{{hugs}}}} prayers and thoughts for you.

Love, Sue xx

Hoipolloi wrote: »

Have dug out the savings jar I forgot I have, one of those that are supposed to be smashed as no opening. Still nothing in it yet as I only have a £20 note and I need to hang on to that for unplanned outgoings this week.

On the other hand, I have also found a jar to put small change in. I'm hoping to put only notes and £1 and £2 coins in the sealed pot. That's the plan anyway.

I know you used the words "supposed to" in your post, Hoipolloi, but please don't be tempted to fulfil the actions to smash your pot, there's a relatively easy way to get the contents out. See my post on Page 1. Your 2nd paragraph is a great idea.

grassgirl wrote:

had to break into mine for the xmas fair at school, just in case!

but as soon as im back home i'll be adding it back in notes...there was £45 in there! so will add £50

To save you breaking into your savings, grassgirl, please read the part of my 1st post on Page 1 about a holding pot, it makes far more sense at such times. Give it a go.

I know what you mean, 32b3, but when I worked I only used to get Sundays off.

hickles69 wrote:

No shopping for me today. I have been suffering really badly with heartburn to the point it's making me sick. Other half went and got me some rennies (spoke to NHS direct) and bought himself a half with the change! tut tut! now just need to get the taste out of my mouth; blurgh! Keep checking in for an announcement of what we have all saved this year!

See you GP for some Gaviscon, Hicks, that'll sort the heartburn out; a common effect of pregnancies I'm afraid, but do ask your Dr to be sure.

Enjoy your Sunday, SPCers!! :j Save well!

Sue x

NB: SPC Savers: 5th November will be the date of 2015 opening day!

Anyone wishing to join, it's NEVER too late, so please just ask, you're more than welcome. :grinheart

Saver-upper

Ooooh,I am becoming sooooooo MSE-ish,Martin would be proud :money:.
Months after reading [STRIKE]our master's[/STRIKE]Martin's suggestion of getting a sim-only mobile contract,I got around to asking about it.I was going to go instore,but wasn't looking forward to it on a Saturday in December,so I started with an online chat.Thought I would see what it was all about,then drag myself to the store to arrange it.What actually happened was I spent 20 minutes having an online chat,and came away with a £12/month saving(£20 to £8) :j:j:j:j.So I think for the next few months,when my DD comes out of my account,I will add £12 to my pot :j:j.
I also phoned British Gas to see if they owed me money (unreturned credit) from when I left 12 months ago.Unfortunately,it seems it was already paid to me.
Am thinking about phoning my current provider to see if they will refund the £200-odd I am in credit with them at the moment (not sure if that is actually right,because since changing to them last September,I have already had one £340 rebate and rate reduction.Surely they couldn't still be over-charging me .)
Am about to pot some change that has been sitting on the kitchen bench:a £5 note,£1 coin and 10p piece,so all 3 pots will be fed today.

youngmummy

hi i have read first post but im tired and confused. is this the thread for 2015 if so can i join please. i have no aim atm any amount would be wonderful

wealthygirl

Hello to everyone, not been able to catch up since last week. not sure what has happened to this week!

I'm afraid I've only been able to pot a £2 coin and 18p in coppers that were weighing my purse down! I will have to try harder next week. However I am going to my mum's tomorrow until Tuesday as she has a hospital appointment on Monday and no-one to take her so I said I would take a couple of days and leave the family to fend for themselves. DH can do all the taxi driving for a change!:rotfl:

DreamerHelen

Evening Everyone


Just a quickie tonight....Just wanted to come on and say that I'm Potting £1.30 tonight...


Hope you're okay ETO....xXx


Welcome to the Newbies....


Youngmummy....Yep, this is the Thread for 2015, we start the next Year in November after the Pots are opened for the previous Year....Consider yourself joined up hun, just wait and Sue (our illustrious Leader) will give you your very own Number....Do read the front page and see what we're all about....and then just get started - Don't forget to come and let us know how you're getting on

lynnejk

EverTheOptimist wrote: »

Afternoon all

Just popping on as need some hugs and lovely words. We've just had to make a most horrendous decision. Our family pet dog, (my mum and dads dog) has just had to be put to sleep. It's awful and only 7 weeks after losing our beautiful dad. It's been the worst year.

I am soo sorry you are having such a sad time atm.


I often wonder why all these things seem to come together. My Dad went Christmas week 14 years ago and my mother the following Easter - think she just gave up ! Maybe your pooch just missed his master too much as well. I know it doesn't help but honestly things do get better. If you feel really down then maybe some 'talking therapy' would help if you see your Dr.


I am sending you a big squidgy hug, a rainbow to brighten your days and will mention you to the maker. Hth and be kind to yourself.
Lx