Saturday treks...

Chalk up a whole dollar thirty nine for the changepot-- Two quarters, four dimes, four nickels, and twenty nine pennies all found in the same general vicinity (the mall!). I happened to pick up a really nice journal to record my new mission progress (subject of blog #4!) which i'll happily impart once I get my mission started.

LOL... I almost forgot-- here is some video footage of my husband's attempt to rouse a really testy rooster at the Bronx Zoo last week!!





Total found today: $1.39
Total thus far: $139.28

Back to normal--

Nothing good lasts forever-- especially when it comes to found coinage.
Today hubby and I found one penny during our rounds. The girls found a quarter and a penny while out with grandma. I guess twenty seven cents is better than zip, right?

I've been putting off my tackling of bills for far too long. After talking to a colleague of mine about budget crunching, I've decided to heed my own advice-- work hard to put an end to this impossible credit card trap we've stumbled right into.

The buck stops here! (gulp)

Stay tumed for yet another blog from the Krabs'-- details to come soon.

Total today: $0.27
Total thus far: $137.89

Law of Attraction: The Changepot WILL get to 1K... (gulp)

So I've been telling my best friend R about The Secret and I realized I haven't been putting the concept of the Law of Attraction into play much. The mind is so uniquely powerful yet here I am letting it idle until I find something else to pique my interest. Bollocks! It's time to find a new hobby!

As for the finds-- today has been a multi-trip day here at chez Krabs. We've been running errands and preparing for tomorrow's events. The first find of today was a dime in the grass by hubby's job. Once the dime made itself known, change followed quietly. Two dimes here, two quarters there, pennies, pennies, and more pennies rolled along happily. All in all we found a total of $1.31 in change today. As usual, hubby saves the day with his innocent GREEN finds. As I stopped into a nearby shoe store to purchase the finishing touches on tomorrow's wardrobe, I notice hubby walking (no.. make that RUNNING) over to a car that just pulled away. He bends down and picks up something then walks back over to us with a Cheshire cat grin. How he managed to see it in the darkness is beyond me (it was already 830) but he managed to find EIGHT DOLLARS- A FIVE DOLLAR BILL AND THREE SINGLES! I guess some people have all the luck, eh? I'm thinking he's got us beat with dollar finds for this period.







Total today: $9.31
Total thus far: $137.62

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Now playing: Amy Winehouse - Stronger Than Me

Article...

hmmm would you do the right thing in this case? Dollar bills aren't exactly traceable-- check out this story Man Finds thousands of Dollars.

I'd have a hard time doing the right thing ::blush::

Back to the past...

Today we decided to pass by our old neighborhood to reminisce. We chose this area to take a nice brisk afternoon walk. The extra pairs of eyes proved quite useful as we happened to find several things:

Various (empty) nickel and dime bags. Pity-- there goes the neighborhood.

Various scratch off cards with no winnings or redemption value if not a winner (there is one that gives you back your initial bet-- people just don't like cashing that in for some reason.

Mangled clothes and an impressive collection of bottle caps, broken glass, and a half used roll of toilet paper (these items we did NOT touch lol)

Hubby struck gold by spotting this on the ground:











Eight 'forever' first class stamps! Unable to resist the urge, we sold these suckers for $3.00 as opposed to their face value ($3.28). Since these stamps were found, the three dollars is going to the days' totals ($0.91 before the sale). God bless capitalism!

Total today: $3.91
Total thus far: $128.31


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Thirty Two cent day...

Today we found thirty two cents-- a nickel while in the municipal building by the Ferry, two pennies inside Circuit City, a dime in the parking lot of said store, another dime while walking to the supermarket (where i picked up some yummy pineapple), and a nickel at the drug store on the way back from the supermarket. Lots of walking today-- I'm feeling like a $1,000,000,000.00!!

Ironically, on the way back from the muni building, I saw an old lady bend down and pick up what looked like a gold chain. Upon seeing this, I quickly scanned myself to make sure my own gold wasn't missing. All there. She scanned the object then threw it down in disgust. I'm guessing it may have been gold filled jewelry judging by her reaction. Before I got a chance to get to it, another person scooped it up and 'housed it' (put it in their pocket and walked off).

You snooze, you lose!

Total today: $0.32
Total thus far: $124.40

Rainy Days...

Despite the gloomy weather, we decided to go out for a pre- dinner trip to the store. Our minimal journey yielded $0.33- three dimes and three pennies. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day here at the Krabs' house-- hopefully all goes well.

Total today: $0.33
Total thus far: $124.08

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That was odd?

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After about five unsuccessful attempts to log onto blogger, I just managed to sign in. This is a first for me but i've heard of this error before (other bloggers have complained about it).

Anyway..
hubby and I decided to go over to Commerce Bank to use their coin counting machine-- what a bust! Not one super cool coin or extra lil bit for the pot :( $41.33 is the exact total of change we inserted and received. BUT... we did happen to walk despite the crappy weather and found several interesting spots we'd not encountered before. A small park for serious joggers, a crowded strip where lots of rowdy teenagers frequent, and a quiet green walkway right by a parking lot. Apparently someone tossed out their carholder cup full of change on this very walkway (congrats to Hubby for the find-- 35 pennies and 4 dimes worth!) Our 4+ mile walk yielded exactly $2.42-- (gotta love joggers!!) one quarter, six nickels, fifteen dimes, thirty seven pennies for the newly emptied changepot. I've learned my lesson-- no more touching the change until the birthday (October 9!!).

Total today: $2.42
Total thus far: $123.75

So today we made it to the zoo finally! I went without a jacket and froze a little bit. We walked a heavenly mile or two today as well. The first bit of coins came from McDonald's drive-thru this morning-- a dime and two fairly weathered pennies. The rest of the change-- a quarter, a dime, a nickel, and twelve pennies came from the Zoo and a nearby outdoor shopping mall. I soooo miss the Bronx... especially walking around Fordham road and bumping into people I haven't seen in a while. Today is a great day for dominos and some spanish food!


Total today : $0.64
Total thus far: $121.33

summer is inching closer...

the best thing about warm weather is the sports opportunities! Today my good friend and I tried to play some handball... (my shoulder is still achy) My friend began the change hunt with a penny on the ground at the handball court. The more we walked, the more the pennies materialized. I found a quarter the same color as the ground. In total we uncovered a quarter, a dime, and 11 pennies. The weather is still nice out... perhaps we'll find more coins on another outing?

UPDATE: The family went on a dinner walk that yielded another $0.27 in the form of a dime, a nickel, and 12 pennies. We walked pretty far (according to mapquest, the distance to our destination is 2.53 miles!) and walked back home... 27 cents in five miles... life is good :)

Total found today: $0.73
Total thus far: $120.69

Something told me it's all happening at the.... (Part TWO)

ZOO?


(First Zoo Trip )


NOPE! We tried to go today but by the time we got there the parking lots were all 10000% full. Dejected, the crew headed through several hot spots of the bronx (my old stomping ground) and found some coinage. During the process of relieving our kids from being bored, hubby found a crumpled up ten dollar bill (2006 series). The man has some amazing eyes for finding money!! A few weeks ago he found a ten spot as we were leaving a restaurant. Anyway, the girls found a dime and twelve pennies and I found.. nothing. Well, maybe I found some inspiration. I think it's high time I change up a little of my life-- I'll definitely keep the blog posted on the conclusion of this newfound brainstorm.

Total today: $10.22
Total thus far: $119.96

A whole new look...

Our amazing money jar was filled to the brim so we've moved the change over to our next size up jar... Here is a pic of it :)

My loving little girl found a penny in school. Perhaps we'll find more change in our after dinner walk.. who knows :)

UPDATE: A quarter, two dimes, and three pennies joined my daughter's penny for a grand total of $0.49! The quarter, two dimes, and three pennies were found at the parking lot over by hubby's job-- unauthorized personnel frequented the premises resulting in a sizable silver lot for the Krabs family. Wooohoo! I love the sound of progress!

P.S. Here is an interesting page (Coins Found) I found by googling-- the world is catching up (or rather, cashing in) on the phenomenon-- leave some change for the old pros, wontcha? Also, here is a link to a very cool message board subject entitled 'Do you pick up pennies?' where people swap tips on where to find change (it all started with this article by Donna Freedman over at msn)-- you know how much we love change articles here at the changepot!!


Total today: $0.49
Total thus far: $109.74

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Penny Days...

Found fifteen cents today-- five pennies and a dime while the wee one was busy kicking soccer balls all over the field. The five pennies were found in odd locations-- the first two were uncovered in Home Depot. The other three were found during a very long walk to the grocery store. Ahhh the recession.... but on the flip side...I can't wait until 9pm... Ramsay time tonight!!

Total today: $0.15
Total thus far: $109.25

It's all relative....

After coming to terms with the realization that found money is going to get harder and harder, I decided to look around the net for new 'found change' blogs... here are two places i've uncovered thus far :)

1. Found Money
(features a neat little inventory of where they find change along with amount. Apparently their found change is stored in an ING account accruing interest.. kudos!)

2. Mamasaurus
(mama's keeping change count too.. gotta love that!)

3. A Soldier's Perspective: Parking Lot Pennies
(we here at the Krabs house love and respect the military. Here's one story with a moral in tow!)


Here's a cool article from Tesh.com

"Found Change" Can Really Add Up

When you see a penny glinting on the ground – do you stop and pick it up? I know – a penny doesn’t buy as much as it used to. Neither does a nickel or a dime. However, “found change” can really add up! Of course, some of you are probably thinking: “I’d be EMBARRASSED if someone saw me picking up money off the ground.” Or “Ew, pick up dirty coins off a dirty street? Who’d do THAT?!” The answer is: A lot of smart savers, that’s who!

According to MSN Money Central, picking up pennies is NOT a waste of time. A lot of people collect change in a jar all year – then use the money for something special. One couple mentioned in the article saved found money in a retirement fund. After five years, they had nearly $650 earning interest! People also donate found money to “penny drives” or charity jars. Others give themselves a special treat they wouldn’t have gotten otherwise, like a night at the movies.

So, where are the best places to find lost money? Near parking meters, in vending machines, under fast-food drive-through windows, in parking lots, and near the doors at convenience stores and gas stations. Other places to check: Laundromats, self-service car washes, and the ball-crawl play area in family restaurants, like Chuck E. Cheese. The best place to find paper money: Around ATMs. That’s where you’ll also find the most lost cell phones and BlackBerries. Don’t consider those “electronic freebies.” Turn them into the bank – or see if the phone’s address book contains an “ICE contact” – In Case of Emergency.
Right now - I’d like to issue a “Dropped Coin Challenge.” Pick up any money you find – whether it’s a lone penny or a wad of dollar bills - and toss it in an empty jar. Every few months, count it up – and find something to do with it. Bottom line: even if it’s only $10 – that’s $10 more than you would’ve had otherwise.

(photo by curlieqgrl on Flickr. Visit her pics here)

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SLim Pickins....

Back to slim pickings. Found two pennies at the grocery store yesterday and hub found a penny close to the hospital intersection. Three pennies.. yay! Hubby blames it on Gas prices.
I guess people aren't going to go out much= no traffic, no change.


Ahh bollocks!!


Total today: $0.03
Total thus far: $109.10
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Changepot reaches 100.00 goal-- thanks to Atlantic City

Who says kindness doesn't pay off? Today Mr. K and I headed out for some gambling after visiting a good friend. As we took in the sights, an older gentleman absently dropped a high denomination casino chip. Without hesitation I picked it up and gave it to him. He didn't say thank you or anything but I didn't mind. About ten minutes later as we frolicked around the dollar slots, I found two crumpled up vouchers stuck together worth five dollars apiece! Apparently someone must have been quite upset about losing and thought this to be chump change. You know the motto here : any change is good change! Desperation can be an ugly thing, no?

We also found six quarters, one dime, and five pennies during our stint over yonder.. yes my dears, today was a good day. As for how we did in our gambling-- I can't complain :)

It's about time the Changepot broke past the one hundred dollar mark-- perhaps it's time for more family outings?!


Total found: $11.65
Total thus far: $109.07

Mall finds

The Krabs set out to the mall in search of Kitty's new shin guards and found a total of $1.59-- Yours truly found a dollar bill folded up ever so ingeniously while the remaining loot seemed more like a collective (of course I spotted it and called it to each corresponding family member ;)





Looks like we'll be close to the 100 dollar mark soon... (I hope.. ::gulp::)

Total found: $1.59
Total thus far: $97.42

Keep your eyes on the ground...

And so the changepot grows ever so slowly....

eighteen cents today- a dime and eight pennies found by Mister Krabs himself during and after duty today. Tomorrow looks like a good day to ping hunt indoors.. we'll see what happens :)

Total today: $0.18

Total thus far: $95.83

Updates...

Chalk up another $0.74 cents for the changepot-- a combined total for the past few days (including some coins found at the gym and other various locations). Hooray! The Pope is in town-- maybe we'll get to see a glimpse of him in his pope mobile... should be interesting, right?





Total found: $0.74
Total thus far: $95.65


(Congrats ali on the biggest loser title!!! Yayyy PINK!!!!)

Rainy Friday

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Not a bad find-- thirty seven cents (the price of a stamp six years ago) in the form of a dime, a quarter, two pennies and a broken heart. The latter is furnished by arguments with a close friend-- not the Changepot or any of its contents. Hubs found the quarter and a penny to compliment while I found eleven cents at the gym.


Total found: $0.37
Total thus far: $94.91

Stamp prices to rise from 34 to 37 cents

By: Shelby Sebens

Posted: 4/1/02

The U.S. Postal Service has suffered financially because of the economic struggles following the 9-11 attacks, and the strain is causing stamp prices to rise again this year.

The prices will rise from 34 cents to 37 cents after being raised last year from 33 to 34 cents.

"We're looking for the rates to go up no sooner than June 30," Susan Litterly, customer relations coordinator for the U.S. Postal Service in Springfield, said.

Reasons for this price increase have come about in the aftermath of terrorism, reduced revenues, economic recession, depression in the advertising mail market and electronic diversion, Litterly said.

According to Litterly, these problems have occurred for many years now, but the effects of 9-11 had even greater consequences this year.

"Our mail volume nationwide dropped 5 percent from last year," she said, adding the problem increased because they received 1.7 million new addresses to serve this year resulting in a loss of money because of the declining volume.

"Obviously there's a need [to raise prices] or we wouldn't do it," Postmaster for the Normal Post Office Kelly Stoll said.

The rise in price is necessary, Stoll added, because of the drop in revenue since 9-11. In her opinion, Normal has definitely seen a decrease.

The post office receives no money from taxes, Litterly said, all their profits come from sales. The money goes to labor, transportation, retirement and insurance for employees, Litterly said.

For the first time in history, the postal service got together with the large mailers and the postal rate commission to determine what an appropriate cost would be for the stamps.

Generally the process of raising stamp prices takes around a year and a half, but as a result of the severity of the need this year it only took a few months, Litterly said.

"Under the law we're mandated to break even over time," Litterly said.

She said this meant their revenue must equal their costs.

"These large mailers and the postal rate commission decided from the decline in mail advertising, economic recession and the aftermath of terrorism that something needed to be done," Litterly said.

"I don't think it's going to affect business. I think people are going to pay it to keep the post office going," Stoll said.

Sophomore business major Kori Freund said she has no problem paying the extra three cents because it is such a necessity for the postal service.

Freund said her mailing habits would not change as a result of this price increase.

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© Copyright 2008 The Daily Vidette

April days...

Found three pennies at the gym as I pushed myself to stay there. Today was an emotional day for me... but i'm feeling much better. Thank heaven for good friends-- the angel and devil perched on my shoulder got into a struggle and my ANGEL won-- thank you so much!

Total found: $0.03
Total thus far: $94.54
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Now playing: Danny Boy Funk - Want some booty with that?

Found 25 cents- two nickels and fifteen pennies- during my travails around various parts of New Jersey. Went over to Trader Joe's-- when will they open one in Staten Island dammit!!

Total found: $0.25
Total thus far: $94.51

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Ka-chiiinggg!!

Yayyy!! Our trip to the mall proved beneficial--a wealth of dimes, nickels, pennies, two quarters and a dollar by the food court making it $2.75 even for the lonely ole changepot :) I guess nasty weather brings out the mallwalkers... wow i've soo missed ping hunting!


Total found: $2.75
Total thus far: $94.26

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Dollar Days

And there goes another proud dollar- flying into the hands and eventual pocket of Mr. Krabs. Chalk up another two nickels and five pennies as well-- seems like the changepots are spreading some wealth around. Summer is coming folks!


Total found: $1.15
Total thus far: $91.51

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Now playing: Amy Winehouse - In My Bed
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Accounting..,

$13.63 since the Buble concert.. wow i've sooo neglected the accountability since then. Today my husband found a ten spot in the rain! The boy is on point! Thirty five dollars in bills for two weeks... i'm shocked!

Total found: $13.63
Total thus far: $90.36

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The Borgata weekend.. first $20 bill find since Halloween!

Wow.. what an interesting weekend! Hubby and I went out to see Michael Buble in concert and gambled a bit. Altogether we found a total of $26.65- hubby found a brand new twenty on the floor by a slot machine. What we found incredible was that there was no one playing in that row- so there was no claimants. We also found dollar bills, quarters, dimes left unattended at the redemption machines... whooohooo.. what a weekend!

Total found: $26.65
Total thus far: $76.73

Change.. and some 'Kinz'

Chalk up another $4.00 in change.. and here are the latest additions to our webkinz family: Say hello to Cotton and Fluffy!










Total found: $4.00
Thus far: $50.08

End of month update.

In the past month, we've found a total of $5.77. I have a partially torn dollar here- found in the playground by my daughter Sandy, fourteen quarters (the most recent one found in front of a marine recruiting station in Long island), six dimes, three nickels, and fifty two pennies (seems like pennies are the pretty much standard fare nowadays).

Aside from the changepot, this month felt like it was going on forever! These were indeed the longest twenty nine days ever!!! Then again, I had the flu twice, lost my voice, and felt absolutely too weak to go to the gym. Now i've got to fight my way back to a routine- I've got my new 80gb Ipod in tow and i'm ready to put up a fight!!!!

Total found: $5.77
Thus far: $46.08

what a game....

Okay so I'm a few days late with the celebrations... so the Giants won.. whooopeee... I would have liked the Hawks to at least get to the SB this year. Maybe in '09? Still, congrats to my giant fan friends....

I've had $1.60 sitting on my desk waiting to be accounted for- I've been bad. My family has found change in the interim but i've been preoccupied with other things. It's ok.. there's always tomorrow :)


Total found: $1.60
Total thus far: $40.31

Update

And so the changepot rolls along ever so slowwwwly... we've found $1.21 in change since my last update. Big up to Chazz Palminteri on his stellar performance on Broadway- nothing like some storytelling on a cold winter night. Love it!!!








Total today: $1.21
Total Thus far: $38.71



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Few words...

No change found today.. but I am happy to say that this week ended with a bang. Thank you ever so kindly for being you-



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A step back-

What a freezing cold day! I did manage to find seven cents- a nickel and two pennies while shopping for an outfit today. I've decided this early morning gym thing may not be such a good idea- perhaps when it gets a tad bit warmer out then i'll venture out in the wee hours.. for now it's a no-go.

Total today: $0.07
Total thus far: $37.50

Happy Happy!!

Another year has come and gone- hello 2008! Thanks to the generous breeze that swayed my attention to a nearby folded wet receipt with $8.00 neatly tucked inside it. I let the money dry for a few days and now it's going right in the pot (not so big a pot like say, 2007). Part of it has to do with us not going out much also.

Yesterday, the Krabs found $0.92 scattered around in the mall and other various places- bringing the total of found money to $8.92. As I look back in 2007, I'm quite grateful for the new friends I've made this year and look forward to many more years with them in my life. Thank you, all of you, for bringing joy to my greyscale world!!

Total today: $8.92
Total thus far: $37.43

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Now playing: Michael Bublé - Lost
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All I want for christmas is ...(a bigger tree!)

After watching a disappointing Giants- Patriots game, I figured I should record the Krabs' finds since the last update. Hubby managed to find a crispy ten dollar bill that flew right underneath the car before Christmas (thanks Santa!). The rest came in change- all $1.27 of it. We've been finding lots of pennies but it looks like dollars are in short supply lately (then again, we haven't been foraging around much!)

Total found: $11.27
Total thus far: $28.51

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Sunday Update

Christmas madness is about! So far we've collected $1.03 in the past few days (mostly pennies, dimes, and a few nickels). Side note: yesterday we happened to see the cast members of the cable show 'Orange County Choppers' while shopping at the mall for last minute gifts. They look much bigger on television!

Today my hawks play the panthers... go Tatupu!!!



Total today: $1.03
Total this far: $17.24

Ka-ching!

Thank you DMV for providing a nice chunk of change- two quarters, two dimes, a niokel and a penny worth!


Total today: $0.76
Total thus far: $16.21

Yippee!

Hey all!

it's been a very busy week here at chez Krabs. Right now we're sitting on $3.41 collected during the week- two one dollar bills, two quarters, four dimes, two nickels, and the rest in pennies. Congrats to my hawks for the amazing NFC win- niiiiice crush 42-21.. this is our fourth championship in a row- thanks MIKEY!!


Total today: $3.41
Total thus far: $15.45

Count

$2.71 since Sunday-
a hearty thanks to the eagle fan that left us a soggy two bucks- the changepot appreciates your deposit!

Here's yet another clip from seahawk sunday.. enjoy!!

Total today: $2.71
Total thus far: $12.04 (how appropriate as today is 12/04 (Happy birthday to me)

Eagles VS. Seahawk Sunday

Right now I am tallying up totals but this vid clip is too irresistible to let pass a minute longer. Mister Krabs and I went to see the Seattle Seahawks battle the Eagles- here is one clip of the chaos that reigned amidst the cold weather elements:

ENJOY!!

Yippeeeee!!!

Chalk up another twelve cents for the changepot. Nickel and seven pennies courtesy of the local supermarket. I tried a new recipe for Southern Fried Chicken.. i'm proud of the results :)

Total today: $0.12
Total thus far: $9.33

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So here I go.. catching up again lol

Were you thankful for all the blessings of 2007? I'd forgotten to update this blog for a hot minute here... we've been saving up the change we've found for accountability. So far it's $2.16. Year 3 of the changepot seems to have started rather slow. Today hubby found a dollar bill in the same mall where I found a $20 bill . Right now we haven't hit the double digits yet ::sigh:: I have faith though.


Todays total: $2.16
Total thus far: $9.21

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quick accounting!!

No time for accounting right now... $4.44 for about a month total! Hubby is back from military duty and this is what he brought back:


59 pennies
16 nickels
27 dimes


Total found $4.44
Total thus far: $7.05

another day...

Cumulative two day total found: $0.29, I'm in Whitney Houston overdrive right now. Remember this appearance?

Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time (Grammy Awards Live)

[via FoxyTunes / Whitney Houston]

It's getting harder to keep up with the blogging since I'm finding very little change nowadays.

Total today: $0.29
Total thus far: $2.61

Early updates.

Kudos to the fine folks at the Runners' Mill- a generous sixteen cents sits in the changepot thanks to them. The day is still early- let's see if we find more coinage thus far!

Total today: $0.16
Total thus far: $2.32

Pennies.

We found a total of 4 lonely pennies laying on the floor. Sandy picked up two, I found one during my AM gym bout, and Othello spotted one and howled (actually, he didn't- I just wanted to mention my beagle on this blog :).

I don't see much hope for pingage in the near future. Once the cold comes, people tend to hold on to their dough with an iron grip!

Total today: $0.04
Total thus far: $2.16

Nuttin.

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Now playing: Def Leppard - Animal
via FoxyTunes Didn't go out today. Stayed home and watched football all day. Got pigskin on the brain y'all

Def Leppard - Animal

[via FoxyTunes / Def Leppard]

Quimbara!

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via FoxyTunes Que dia mas larga! Whoops.. this morning we shuffled around Staten island-running errands in some realllly bad traffic. All was not lost. During our first trip out- we noticed our tire pressure warning light came on. Gas station #1 gave us 4 pennies as we checked the pressure with the air machine (good reading). After looking the wheels over a bit, we (hubby, myself, and the gas attendant) decided it would be best to go to another air machine. Gas station #2 gave us two pennies and this time the tires were low. Hub gave it some air. As we pulled out, the light came back on. We finally caved in and bought a pressure gauge. Turned out we OVERinflated the tires. All is well now.

I paid a visit over to the bank where the changepot cash is held. The teller was the exact same girl who was there when we first opened up the changepot account. She was shocked at how much we'd found in two years. Being a typical CSR, she was suggesting we tuck some of it away in a CD since we were getting a little under 4.2%. I politely thanked her but didn't entertain the idea too much. The changepot grew by 11 bucks in one year. Now with over 600 in there, perhaps it will grow a bit more. Quien sabe?

We racked up a dime at the grocery store. and two pennies in the parking lot- making it an eighteen cent day. Woohoo.. at least it's something, right?

Total today: $0.18
Total so far: $2.12

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Now playing: Celia Cruz - Quimbara

Celia Cruz and The Fania All Stars Quimabra

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Friday night

Long day indeed! Today Sandy went on a class trip to PA to visit that visionary Ben F's house. She came home excited and full of pennies. Sadly, she was ripped off at some food place= $11 for chicken fingers, small fries, and a small beverage. I'll have to go there and give them my opinion someday!

Hubby found a few dimes while running errands. He's headed on yet another tedious business trip but as usual, he will report his finds daily via email for accountability at a later date :) Little baby kitty even found two pennies at school- she kept them in her skirt pocket and happily handed them over as soon as she got home from school. I love our chats:

Mommy! I found Ping!!

Good girl! How much did you find?

Twenty five cents! (I inspected her hand- two ugly pennies and no silvery coins in sight)

Excellent babe. That's two cents but it's still money. Come on over to the coin jar and insert it.

Nothing makes her happier than to be part of the ping crowd!

Total today: $0.48
Total thus far: $1.94





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Now playing: Babyface - Whip Appeal

Rain...

Despite the ugly weather, the Krabs found a total of $0.82- three quarters, one nickel, and two pennies- the quarters in the return hopper of a vending machine and the rest scattered around staten island.

SWV - Rain

[via FoxyTunes / SWV]

total today: $0.82
total so far: $1.46

Day Two

Somewhere- in the distant depths of Pelham Parkway, a newly crowned 34 year old is blowing out 35 birthday candles and singing Lissette Melendez tunes, dancing around her kitchen as her pernil and maduros finish cooking. Happy Birthday Candy!!!

Today was another productive day for the Changepot. Four dimes, two nickels and twelve pennies converged in four separate pockets. The dimes were discovered at the gas station in Brooklyn as hubs filled up his GOV. The nickels were from the girls during recess, and the pennies appeared in various changepot jean pockets and some from the earlier year's findings that weren't counted until FY 2007.

Here's a video for a friend of mine- a fellow Queensryche fan. Enjoy!

Queensryche - Anybody Listening?

[via FoxyTunes / Queensrÿche]

(lyrics)

You and I
long to live like the wind upon the water.
If we close our eyes, we'll maybe realize
there's more to life than what we have known.
And I can't believe I've spent so long
living lies I know were wrong inside,
I've just begun to see the light.

Long ago there was a dream,
had to make a choice or two.
Leaving all I loved behind,
for what nobody knew.
Stepped out on the stage, a life
under lights and judging eyes.
Now the applause has died and I
can dream again...

Is there anybody listening?
Is there anyone that sees what's going on?
Read between the lines,
criticize the words they're selling.
Think for yourself and feel the walls
become sand beneath your feet

Feel the breeze?
Time's so near you can almost taste the freedom.
There's a warm wind from the south.
Hoist the sail and we'll be gone,
by morning this will all seem like a dream.
And if I don't return to sing the song,
maybe just as well.
I've seen the news and there's
not much I can do...alone

Is there anybody listening?
Is there anyone who smiles without a mask?
What's behind the words--images
they know will please us?
I'll take what's real. Bring up the lights.

Is there anybody listening?
Is there anyone that sees what's going on?
Read between the lines,
criticize the words they're selling.
Think for yourself and feel the walls...
become sand beneath your feet.

Total today: $0.62

Total thus far: $0.64

Here's to Year #2!!

Wow.. here's to another year of the changepot! For some odd reason my totals are off so I'm starting the count for year three as of 12am EST 10/10/2007.

The total amount deposited (year 2) is $264.24. Here's to yet another year of successful coin huntings and semi-regular accountability! Cheers!


Total today: $0.02
Total thus far: $0.02

The day before tomorrow...

Tomorrow is Changepot's birthday- 2 years old! Between yesterday and this morning, we've found a total of $0.25- two dimes and five pennies. All in all, it's been quite a productive two years- tomorrow I head to the bank to deposit the year's total. Right now it stands at : $264.24

Total today: $0.25
Total thus far: $264.24

A song for the angel that has conquered my heart-

Liebestod - Jessye Norman

[via FoxyTunes / Jessye Norman]

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Now playing: Charlie Parker Quartet - Cosmic Rays
via FoxyTunes

The time is nearing folks!!!

What a day! Today we sold the silver coins we found in 2006 at a coin show. Top that with a few coins found in the street, we increased the changepot today by a whopping $43.36 . I'll break down the totals for which coin later on when I have time. Right now I'm sleeeeepy!!!


NY
Saturday, October 6
Greek Cultural Ctr.
1641 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York
40 tables, Admission free


Total today: $43.36*
Total thus far: $263.99


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Now playing: Kenny G - Even If My Heart
via FoxyTunes
*= largest double digit find since last year ($100.00 day)

Chump Change.

Figured I'd sneak in a changepot update before the game comes back on. Ding! Another twelve cents to the pot (3 coins: 2 pennies from Brooklyn, 1 dime from Staten Island)
I can't wait until the celebration!! Two years wow.

What do you think about this for my next tattoo? I wouldn't choose blue though.. it would have to be compatible with my skin color.. let's see :)

Total today: $0.12
Total thus far $220.63



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Now playing: Joss Stone - Baby, Baby, Baby
via FoxyTunes

On your mark....

Hubby stopped traffic to retrieve some lonely nickels (four in total). Staten Island drivers aren't very sympathetic to the ping cause. Fortunately, my husband has the scowl of an angry bull that can ease any tempers from flaring his way. Add also twelve pennies and a dime to the mix- thanks Sandy and Rite Aid!

JOBA RULES!

Six more days and the Changepot will celebrate its second Anniversary- the total amount that will go in the bank as of today (10/3) is $220.51. Woohoo! Few more days left!

Total today: $0.42
Total thus far $220.51
Total that would be in the CHANGEPOT as of today: $610.48


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Now playing: Whitesnake - Is This Love
via FoxyTunes

Yay!

Sandy and hubbs made out like bandits this week. Add another $1.60- a dollar bill (school), five dimes, and ten pennies during our weekend errand running.

Congrats to my Hawks for the crushing victory against the Frisco 49ers. This has got to be the best picture i've seen in quite a while.

Got Quarter?

Total today: $1.60

Total thus far: $220.09

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Now playing: Alicia Keys - Karma
via FoxyTunes

Whoops!

Wow.. what a task to account for almost a week and a half of no updates! Chalk up an extra $1.73 in change found in a variety of spots. Hopefully I'll be more descriptive at some other point.. my mind is consumed with HOUSECALLS right now (my current manuscript).

Hey Billy- miss ya bud. Hopefully Florida will yield much more success for you than Staten Island did! Cheers.


Total today: $1.73

Total thus far: $218.49

woohoo!

Chalk up another $0.65 for the changepot. Not up for typing much. My tooth is killing me. Hopefully this man will make some magic at the stadium tonight. I just LOOOVE my yankees!!




Check this forward out:

The philosophy of charles schultz

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here's another quiz.

See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care. Charles Schultz was a wise man.









Total today: $0.65

Total thus far: $216.76

Hasselbeck is not my friend...

Matt- you lost the game with that fumble. Grrr. I'm upset. $0.26 found in South Jersey during our outing earlier today.

Total found: $0.26
Total thus far: $216.11

Updates...

The little bug Kitty caught in school spread like wildfire in my house- making it near impossible to go out on our daily routines. Earlier during the week, Sandy found a quarter, Hubby found a quarter and a nickel while on a gatorade run (we were all quite dehydrated), and the pennies just keep coming along (ten in all).



I have developed a serious addiction to Tangy Twister Mike and Ike candies (pictured above). While I'm sure it will do some sort of damage to my assorted fillings and cavity ridden teeth, the sour yummies are too hard to resist! Even in my sickness and against my better judgement, I shamefully indulged.

Total found: $0.65
Total thus far: $215.85

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Now playing: Atlantic Star - Secret Lovers
via FoxyTunes

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Now playing: Teddy Pendergrass - Come go with me
via FoxyTunes

Back to school means...

Back to school sickness bugs! :(

My baby Kitty came home with some kind of stomach ailment today. While I haven't been faithful to the blogging portion, I have been collecting change daily. Chalk up 78 cents for the changepot fund since my last entry- a week ago.

Total today: $0.78
Total thus far: $215.20

Summer winding....

School is RIGHT around the corner, y'all. The crew found $0.77 today while I was visiting a friend in the bronx. I thought I'd spotted a nickel but it turned out to be a slug- figures.

Total today: $0.77
Total thus far: $214.42

Success!

Chalk up $0.34 for the changepot. Hubby found a cache of pennies at the handball courts and I found two dimes on the way home from the gym. On an unrelated note, I found out a friend of mine is a part-timer and will no longer be working close by. Oh well- there goes the neighborhood.

Total found: $0.34
Total thus far: $213.65




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Now playing: Mary J Blige & Lil Kim-I Can Love You
via FoxyTunes

Hard habits..

It's hard to settle back into the routine of keeping the daily tabs of found change. In the past few days we've found a total of $0.70- two quarters, one dime, and ten pennies. School is right around the corner so I'm not too worried about the coin totals :) The Changepot will be two years old in a little over a month wow...

Total today: $0.70
Total thus far: $213.31

Catching up

Today we found $0.28 while shopping today. Wednesday we found a total of $0.96- three quarters, , one dime, one nickel, and six pennies during our back to school bouts. Thursday we went nowhere.



Total today: $1.24
Total thus far: $212.61

Mall sweeps.

Today the Krab family headed out for some quality time at the mall. Upon entering, we spotted some pennies and a friendly maintenance worker. I think she knows our intent! Still we made out pretty good- four dimes, one nickel, and thirteen pennies for our lovely changepot.

Total today: $0.58

Total thus far: $211.37

Be all that you can be!

Today I saw my good friend off to his new career as an Army soldier. He is going to Basic training down South. On my travels, I found a slew of pennies including four lonely cents in a freshly emptied trash can. I couldn't contain myself so I rescued the pennies and tucked them away safely in my changepot coin holder. Hubby found a Quarter and a nickel at work.

Total today: $0.49

Total thus far: $210.79

Finally!

Hello all my fellow coinhunters and change pot enthusiasts!

I've finally counted my change and am ready to start my accounting anew! After spending an hour playing with smelly, dirty change and bills, I am jonesin' for some Dunkin'. Check back tomorrow for my usual updates and the like!


Mrs. K

Total today: $0.02
Total thus far: $210.30

The emerging Krabs...

Apologies for not updating sooner. Yesterday I made a great find- a five dollar bill- right outside a fast food establishment. So far three out of four Krabs family members have found a five dollar bill for this FY06- Kitty is the last one to go. I've been finding coins here and there but I have been bad when it comes to reporting it.

Woohoo!!