Sealed Pot Challenge!!

Sue-UU

pandora205 wrote: »

I bought one of these so I couldn't cheat and use the change for parking/school lunches etc.http://www.giftology.co.uk/acatalog/Novelty_Cash_Cans.html

Thanks for that web site Pandora, a great idea!

We're leaving the count down to you - and any one else who wishes - so keep it going.

Me? I can't wait!!!! :j:j:j:j

pandora205

I have a 500 euro tin that's full of silver (they'd run out of £1 when I tried to buy) and a pot with coppers too. It's very exciting knowing that it's all waiting to be counted.

Even the kids are suggesting ways of spending it now. (I've had plans for ages but now I'm rethinking).

I just hope the bank will take it all when the time comes!

Sue-UU

Pop in to your bank and get the proper bags in readiness for the great day Pandora, there should be no problems with them taking it from you then. After saying that, they don't care about bags when they're demanding penalties now do they! :mad: Glad I'm not the only one that keeps changing my mind about how best to spend it, natural I guess.

Night, night P.

moneypooh

Thanks Sue - I'm off to the bank tomorrow and I'll grab loads of bags in great anticipation!

getting exciting now:T

We have finally decided what to do with the money; we have a small loan to clear and hopefully we should do that. Our family is now looking forward to the new challenge and we are going to choose our reward too, so we have a target.:D
It's been a real family affair and DS brought home 7p yesterday from pennies found on the way home from school.

With regards to changing the bags for notes, be careful as some banks have limits on daily amounts you can change, and some are really grotty about it. I do banking for work so they are happy taking whatever as they think it's business stuff

pandora205

Sue-UU wrote: »

Pop in to your bank and get the proper bags in readiness for the great day Pandora, there should be no problems with them taking it from you then. After saying that, they don't care about bags when they're demanding penalties now do they! :mad: Glad I'm not the only one that keeps changing my mind about how best to spend it, natural I guess.

Night, night P.

Oh I'm going to have some sort of tin opening ceremony first, but not until December!

wanttobeasaver

HI,

i first read this thread a while back but never put my name down -but i started a coffee jar & taped it all up:j & have been saving since jULY/Aug time & the jar is near full well about3/4 with £1s £2s & 50ps:T so im not opening it until 28th of nov so ive still 3 weeks to go going to aim for about £200 to be in it ........it looks alot mabe when i get counting it wont be as much......

Hope its ok to join even now?.....

sparky0107

wanttobeasaver wrote: »

HI,

i first read this thread a while back but never put my name down -but i started a coffee jar & taped it all up:j & have been saving since jULY/Aug time & the jar is near full well about3/4 with £1s £2s & 50ps:T so im not opening it until 28th of nov so ive still 3 weeks to go going to aim for about £200 to be in it ........it looks alot mabe when i get counting it wont be as much......

Hope its ok to join even now?.....

Hi wanttobeasaver,
Welcome to the challenge, we'd love you to join in, we're having the opening "ceremony", on 1st December, and re-starting on the 2nd December. Sue will be around that day (not too presumptious I hope Sue lol) to allocate you a new number. Whatever you've managed to save this year no matter how large or small will be a bonus.

Hope everyone else has had a good day

Sue-UU

sparky0107 wrote: »

Hi wanttobeasaver,
Welcome to the challenge, we'd love you to join in, we're having the opening "ceremony", on 1st December, and re-starting on the 2nd December. Sue will be around that day (not too presumptious I hope Sue lol) to allocate you a new number.

Hi sparky, not at all presumptuous, in fact try keeping me away!!! Any joy with your PC yet? I guess the answer's no or you would have been cockahoop about it. I tell you, it still needs that kick!:j

wanttobeasaver wrote:

...so im not opening it until 28th of nov so ive still 3 weeks to go going to aim for about £200 to be in it

Hope its ok to join even now?.....

A very warm welcome wanttobeasaver and of course it's ok, we're pleased to have you with us. BUT........ you're opening on NOV 28th:question::question::question::question::eek: Can't you wait til the 1st Dec!!!!! _pale_ Think of all the extra pounds during that time!!!! :eek: Don't worry, I'm only joking - just in case you're thinking differently, honestly. I look forward to dolling you out your own number on the 2nd! :A

Have a great weekend everyone.

Mollymop5

Picked up 15 money bags from the bank to get ready for the opening
Hope everyone is doing ok.

huxley

A few more pennies in to day:j have realy loved this challenge and will definetly be back for the new one. It's a great one size fits all challenge doesnt matter what your situation even if you can only save the smallest of change as we will soon see it all adds up in a year, its fun easy and everyones a winner. Thank you for starting it:T