"Sealed pot Challenge" ~ 9

MrsC....tobe

crimson.addict wrote: »

Can i ask what the sleep tracking is like? I have a Garmin vivosmart which i love. I bought my mum one but the sleep doesn't seem to work for her. I'd like to get her something better if you wouldn't mind giving me your opinion.

The sleep tracking on Fitbit is now automatic. With the flex you can put it into sleep mode yourself aswell (not sure about other models) but with the more recent software upgrades it automatically tracks it. I'd also say from looking at my sleep on the app it's fairly accurate, although sometimes I know I've been restless, like when I kick DH out of bed to go and see to the wee man, and it's not registered that. All in all, I think the sleep tracking is fine.

DH had the vivosmart but I didn't think the sleep was as good on it as the Fitbit as he had to put it into sleep mode from the app if I remember rightly and it didn't track aswell as the Fitbit does.

crimson.addict

32b3in2013 wrote: »

it's peanut butter M&Ms I like, I don't like the peanut one . We don't have B&Ms here either, but I would travel far for peanut butter M&Ms lol

32b3

That's what i meant haha. I will look next time i'm in and let you know the size and price. I'd be happy to post them to you if it would make you happy

-Selene wrote: »

crimson.addict the fact you're still potting is what counts

It is and i'm certainly not giving that up! I had to cash in all my £1 and 50ps the other week because we had no change, it about killed me!! The notes are back in the pot but it just means it's not as full now. They wanted my £2 coins too but that is where i drew the line haha

MrsC....tobe wrote: »

The sleep tracking on Fitbit is now automatic. With the flex you can put it into sleep mode yourself aswell (not sure about other models) but with the more recent software upgrades it automatically tracks it. I'd also say from looking at my sleep on the app it's fairly accurate, although sometimes I know I've been restless, like when I kick DH out of bed to go and see to the wee man, and it's not registered that. All in all, I think the sleep tracking is fine.

DH had the vivosmart but I didn't think the sleep was as good on it as the Fitbit as he had to put it into sleep mode from the app if I remember rightly and it didn't track aswell as the Fitbit does.

My vivosmart sleep tracker is automatic, maybe they changed it. It's fine for what i want but for some reason it doesn't work for my mummy. Who knows! I'm just trying to find something else without spending another £100+

My plan is to make lunch every day next week for me and the OH. Unfortunately a sandwich wont fill him up like it would me. I'm going to have to cook for him i think. Anyone have any ideas?

I need to empty my purse tonight, it's getting quite full of change

parksandrec

3 pound in my pot today!

siju

Hi All

I would very much like to jump on the fitness tracker track..... I've been looking around at various types but my biggest problem is I have to be very careful what I put next to my skin as I suffer terribly from allergic reactions. I wear a Swatch watch as any metal will cause blisters. Can anyone recommend a suitable device please? I do a lot of walking but also spend a couple of nights a week dancing. I'm not really bothered about the sleep tracking - generally, I know when it's not been good!

Quiet potting week - just £1.00 last night

VALM

Folks, sadly I am bailing from this challenge as it has become unsustainable. It's been lovely chatting with you all though.

Sue-UU

Hopefuljoy wrote: »

Dear Sue. Please may I join the challenge?! It looks fantastic and I love the fact it's low tech. I don't have a target, just want to have the excitement of opening it in November!

Certainly to join us, Hopefuljoy. A very warm welcome to you! It's lovely to have you with us. :grinheart Have fun saving and enjoy the banter. You'll find your number at the bottom of this post. Please read through post 1as it'll let you know exactly what to do with the challenge. PS. We always empty our pots and declare our savings in November, please make a note of this year's date: 5th Nov.

Please also subscribe to the thread by clicking on "Thread Tools" (lower green bar) and clicking "Subscribe to this thread"...or you may lose us! To put your SPC No on, go to "Quick Links" (right side of top green bar), click and then click on "Edit Signature" and you're away.

*Please pop your numbers on your sigs, it really helps.


Hopefuljoy - your No is 042, sad to say this poor little might was abandoned , but is so happy now that you're going to take care of it.

Very many thanks for such a good welcome, Lynne, which earns you another gold star. :staradmin Thanks a lot for keeping a watchful eye.

Azzzaa wrote:

Evening all, my sealed pot has started to fill up now (it's only a small pot) so I'm now on the hunt for something a bit bigger will scour my parents house for something appropriate tomorrow

I put £20 in todsy and some loose change I found in my car and my jeans, I'd only spend it on rubbish so I'd rather it go in my sealed pot.

Hello Azzzaa, it's good to hear you sounding so thrilled about saving in your pot - BUT - I don't have your name on the list of members, so would you like o join us. If you would then your No is 462. Please let me know, though I'll PM you just in case you don't come back to the thread for a while.

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

So sorry to read about your friend Sue, there are indeed lessons to be learned from the tragic situation your friend and his family find themselves in. Treasure each day, tell your loved ones you love them and enjoy your life as we none of us know what is round the corner.
Hugs sue I hope your dear friend is as comfortable and pain free as possible.

Thank you so very much for your lovely words, mrs-moneypenny, I'm sure they'll give food for thought to us all as it is true that none of us know what's around the corner. He is being given morphine as and when and is being 'kept comfortable' as sadly it's all they can do. I suppose the only way we can look upon it is that, at least he was given another 20 years to enjoy life as a Husband and Father, still a lot to be thankful for. Bless you for the comforting words.

The words "I am Cumber batched" are showing on your avatar, MrsShazbat, I hope that's as it should be.

32b3in2013 wrote: »

Peanut butter M&Ms are the best Sue, I love Reeces Pieces too, and the peanut butter cups. They sell both of the reeces one in pound land, or pound world. They used to sell the M&Ms too, but I haven't seen them for ages. Its funny though, I can't stand peanut butter, or hershey chocolate, but I love all three of those products During a misspent half hour in New York I uncovered some birthday cake flavoured M&Ms. they nearly put me off of chocolate for life

So sorry to hear about your friend's Son. what a sad situation. It is such a wicked world isn't it? Thats why I like to try to live for the day as much as possible.

32b3

Thanks so much, 32b3, all of us need to sieze while we're able.

BTW, are you trying hard to get me hooked on peanut butter bits and bobs! :mad: I'm easily led you know so will take [STRIKE]a lot of notice[/STRIKE] absolutely NO notice!

It sounds an excellent charger, MrsC....tobe, it would be good if you keep us updated on how that and the Blaze goes, please. :grinheartGood luck with your financial goings on - or not!!

I don't know about Westie's tracker, Ruth, ithough t's not an FB, but my Fitbit One works brilliantly though I have to press a button just before going to seep, then in the morning to stop the sleep part. Maybe you could check your Mum's to see if she's using the sleep part correctly. You're still saving and will pick up, I know you!

Keep it up, Chutney, as you HAVE to be doing really well.

Thanks so very much, jakes-mum, much appreciated.
That's a colossal amount you've potted, briiiillllliaanntt!!!!!! :j

Far better potted than spent, Selene, whatever the reason for withdrawing it was!! :rotfl:

That's some amazing saving you're doing, savingpennies!!! Good for you with the survey too, it all counts!!! :T

Well done, parksandrec!

siju wrote:

I would very much like to jump on the fitness tracker track..... I've been looking around at various types but my biggest problem is I have to be very careful what I put next to my skin as I suffer terribly from allergic reactions. I wear a Swatch watch as any metal will cause blisters. Can anyone recommend a suitable device please? I do a lot of walking but also spend a couple of nights a week dancing. I'm not really bothered about the sleep tracking - generally, I know when it's not been good!

Quiet potting week - just £1.00 last night

No worry at all, siju, my Fitbit One I put in a certain lady place , but I could just as easily pop it in my pocket. My DH had a FB Zip and that had a part that clips into his pocket. Think pockets and you'll be ok.
Quiet potting's better than none!

I'm so sorry you think SPC is unsustainable, Val, but if you really do wish to leave us then I'd far sooner you be happy, if ever you change your mind, you know where we are. Take good care ad save well. :grinheart

£15 in the pot after shopping.

I hope your evening is a good one,Potters,and that Friday is great as you prepare for the weekend. :j Don't forget those pots! :dance:

Sue xx

3rd November is the opening date for 2016.

Anyone wishing to join us, it's NEVER too late, so please just ask, you'll be made very welcome.

32b3in2013

Evening

That's very sweet of you Crimson-addict. I was telling my sister how I wish we had a B&M near us and apparently there is one 10 minutes away from here house, so about 10 mins from mine too!! I swear I've never seen it, but how could I have missed it?? I am off work next week week so I'm going on a B&M hunt . That's again for the offer :beer:

Sue, if you knew about peanut butter M&Ms you would know!!!! :rotfl: Excellent potting, keep up the good work

£2.51 potted today. One more day of work and then a week off, and I can't wait

I hope everyone is well.

32b3

sunshine81

Argh I haven't been around for a while but I did pot around £17 the other day....still going x

MrsShazbat

Sue-UU;70504744

The words "I am Cumber batched" are showing on your avatar, MrsShazbat, I hope that's as it should be.

That's weird, I can still see my original picture!

EverTheOptimist

Evening all

£5 potted for me recently. This potting malarkey really isn't happening for me this year. Just don't have the spare pennies to pot, however I will stick with it. Anything is better than nothing. and hopefully when I'm back at work next year I'll get back on track.

Sue - Sorry to hear about your friends son. How awful for all involved.

ETO xx