Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 12

MrsShazbat

Haven't potted for a while, my resolution to do a purse clear-out every week soon died on its feet - but on the plus-side it means I haven't been spending as much cash.

Potted £6.50 from my purse this week, plus some loose change into the bottle.

Unfortunately had my first-ever car accident on Wednesday - fortunately not my fault, but the annoyance of that (I was SO angry - always knew that's how I would react if it ever happened), coupled with sorting out insurance, courtesy car, etc., and subsequent adrenaline crash has left me feeling rough all weekend. I'm only just starting to feel a bit human again after a an hour or so in the garden. Car is a bit bent and off to be repaired tomorrow.

Have a good week all :beer:

Choccygirl123

#090 just popping in for an update and patting myself on the back because the last time was 11th March.

£5.69 potted after fees from surveys. I do Aldo hade £3 ish pending but will need more to hit minimum. I should have waited, but I like seeing my bank increase bit by bit.

Makes bank sealed pot £117.52

Will try and catch up with thread soon. Not really had time as life generally a morphine haze because of the pain. Hope you're all doing well and pottering along. X

Saving_Glut

Continuing to drip-feed my pot with change found; weekend I found 21p at home. As I’m not completely ruthless when it comes to unattended cash at home, I did not scoop up the £10 note left on the cupboard (at least for now!).

jakes-mum

Morning pottersssssssssssssssssss

Glad you are OK Mrs Shazbat, so annoying when someone hits your car but as long as you are OK, thats what matters most.

Ahh Sue, I don't think your poor eyes could cope with the words that printed on this fabric! :eek: I'd sew it with my eyes closed if I could! :rotfl:

Just had a letter from the council tax telling me I have £355 accrued in my account so I shall be asking for that back! That will be getting put straight in the holiday fund as I was not expecting that at all!

DH gave me a £2 coin for my tin after his weekly pub visit . . he also had £1.50 but wouldn't let me have it! :eek: gave it to the youngest instead! :eek: pfft, everyone knows mummy doesn't like to share! :rotfl: But just like her mother, it went straight in her money box :rotfl:

I'm feeling very lazy today, considering making some cake, not sure I can be bothered :rotfl:

Loz2018

I potted a £5 note today and some coins so am now upto £60.

I also listed a bag on eBay so if it sells I’ll withdraw the cash from my bank and add it to the pot.

Choccygirl123

Back again before catching up on recent posts. £2.21 cleared and withdrawn from Quidco. It takes my bank sealed pot total to £119.74

Frogletina

Frogletina wrote: »

My son has been told to spend 20 hours a week job searching even though he is still signed off.

Because he had a small amount of his wages owing which was paid 3 days into his Universal Credit assessment period, it was taken into account, and a month later (less 3 days) he was only given just over £100 to last him for the next month, still two weeks to go. And for the same reason, he couldn't get any council tax reduction.

Although I've paid his mortgage and given him some extra money, he says there is no way he can manage long term and doesn't want me to have to support him long term. So he's been job searching with a vengeance and is going to start another agency job on Monday. I'm worried for him, but it's what he wants to do.

I don't expect his doctor will be happy either, but to be honest, the stress of it all on top of his medical conditions is too much for him.

My son managed a week and one day on his new job, then this morning he got up to go to work and his back went. He phoned up to advise the company who told him to ring back when he was better - then 10 minutes later the agency rang to say he was no longer wanted.

So back onto Universal Credit and his 9 months before getting any help with his mortgage will be reset! :mad:

frogletina

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Hi,

Still here and still potting xx

Sue-UU

Hello there Potters! :wave: I hope you all had a smashing weekend, Monday too, and are enjoying a lovely Tuesday.
For those who are not well or who are low in spirits, take great care of yourselves. Get well soon and {{{{hugs}}}} from all the SPC family. :grinheart

Well done, Whatshername! Ooooh it starts to get even more exciting when there's a good weight to the pot!!!


A lovely sum potted, 32b3!! I hope you enjoyed a good weekend too.

Good for you, CapricornLass, it's always good to find money that ends up feeling like a gift.! :j

So sorry to hear about the accident, MrsShazbat, but sadly these things happen. I bet that spell of gardening will have done you the world of good, keep it up when possible.
Well done with your potting.


Very well done, Choccygirl! All in all you're not doing too badly at all so don't think anything different and be proud!!
I'm not being nosey but how long do you think you're going to be in pain for? It must be miserable for you. Re your latest post: An excellent amount saved, brilliant work from what you thought it would be!! :j

You left a £10er alone, and didn't pot it, Saving Glut??! :eek: Though, I guess not all money can be potted ...as DH keeps on telling me! You carry on drip-feeding into your pot, it's a lot better than nowt!!

jakes-mum wrote: »

Ahh Sue, I don't think your poor eyes could cope with the words that printed on this fabric! :eek: I'd sew it with my eyes closed if I could! :rotfl:

You mean THAT BAD jakes-mum!!!!!! :eek::eek: I dread to think, though there are some that could easily spring to mind! :cool: Brilliant work with the Council Tax over payment!! :j

Well done Lily for putting Dad's money in her pot. Time will come when you 2 will be competing with each other!!!! :rotfl:


Brilliant potting, Loz!!! Good luck with the bag, let's hope it makes a good sum!!

Frogletina wrote:

My son managed a week and one day on his new job, then this morning he got up to go to work and his back went. He phoned up to advise the company who told him to ring back when he was better - then 10 minutes later the agency rang to say he was no longer wanted.

So back onto Universal Credit and his 9 months before getting any help with his mortgage will be reset! :mad:

frogletina[/Frogletina]

Good heavens above, Frogletina, how rotten of them! However, maybe now he can have the time he needs to recuperate sufficiently before he gets the job that's right for him. Good luck to you both.


Hi Pmo2, it's so good to see you around with us much more. Keep it up, along with the saving!


Just back from shopping and yet another £15 in the pot safe and sound!

Have a really lovely Tuesday and relaxing evening, folks, Wednesday too!!!

Sue

NB folks: Opening date for SPC 12 will be 31st October 2019


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

VickyA_2

Good evening everyone! And I'm back (again!). Yesterday I celebrated my "21st with 19 years of experience" birthday.... Having tried to convince my class that I was 21, a couple were genuinely surprised that I was celebrating my 40th!!! Bless them.

Anyway, I have managed to pot a few silver coins and a £1 or two. (but not a £2 coin ) Hopefully some more heading my way at some point in the near future!