Danno Posted May 5, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Our son will be joining us for his last cruise before he graduates college and has to work for a living...we are sailing Century in Feb/05. With this in mind I sealed an empty plastic water jug, and cut a slot to accept my pocket change. I placed the jug on the floor in the closet where I enter the house. I put any change I have in the jug [B]EVERY[/B] time I enter the house. This money is to help cover our bar bill and excursions...the jug was damaged so I got another. While moving the contents from on container to the other I counted it , 4 months $1045.87 [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]!! Understand that we in Canada have no paper currancy under $5 and we have $1 and $2 coins...but I never missed this money!! By sailing time I expect to have $2500-3000!! Yippee!! Dan CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1, Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04 Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05 **email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboysfan Posted May 5, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2004 But it's Canadian $$$. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img] That will get you about three drinks at the Mast bar. Next - Millennium - The wait begins anew. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=000080&cdt=2005;02;13;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Alway booked and waiting... [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teedee Posted May 5, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Danno - You're doing a lot better than me. I have a change jar that I use for the same purpose. Everyday when I come home from work I put in all the change and $1 bills I have in the jar. I've been doing it since the first of the year, but the last time I checked I only had $200. Terri Skyward - 1989 Carnivale - 1991 Holiday - 1994 Fantasy - 1998 Century - 2002 Century - 2003 Jubilee - 7/04 Century - 9/04 Coral Princess - 3/05 Valor - 10/05 Days til Valor Vampires Cruise [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=111111&cdt=2005;10;30;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] [img]http://www.bigotis.com/valorvampires.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlielinda Posted May 5, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 5, 2004 What a super idea -- I'll have to get my husband to start emptying his pockets! Voyager of the Sea -- September 2001; Galaxy -- May 2002; Zuiderdam -- September 2003; Summit -- April 2004; CAN'T WAIT -- SUMMIT OCTOBER 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 5, 2004 Author #5 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I think I may have the secret to making this work...I put in my change every single time, without exception, when I enter the house. Sometimes I am contributing 4 or 5 times a day. Dan CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1, Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04 Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05 **email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynail Posted May 5, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I can't wait to unload those loonies and toonies at the end of the day. I don't even throw in the pennies, nickels and dimes and I still save a bundle because of the $1.00 and $2.00 coins. They really add up! Rusty CARRIBEAN PRINCESS JAN 2005 <IMG [url="http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=4763056957&m=475109651"] Roll Call.... click here to join the fun![/url] </applet> CARNIVAL'S LEGEND JAN 2003 CELEBRITY'S CENTURY DEC 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted May 5, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Danno: Are you sure you're the only guy putting their change in your jar? I'm just sayin' . . . [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen P. Posted May 5, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2004 We do the same thing...we call it the "vacation fund"...it's amazing how fast it adds up. We took our change to Commerce Bank, where you can dump it in the coin counter (no charge like coinstar) and cash in. Last bottle 6 months savings $1182.64 Between that and AmEx points...we're going to Hawaii/Maui next Mayr for almost nothing. Well considering 1 point = 1 dollar spent and 1 hotel room at 4 Seasons for the night costs 45,000 AmEx points...I don't know if its the most expensive hotel room ever stayed in or the cheapest??!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted May 5, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 5, 2004 A good reason why those in the States should start using SuziB's and SaciG's (our one dollar coins) that seem to have disappeared from circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocc Posted May 5, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I'm a penny saver, I have $14 saved up for my next cruise, I can play the nickel machine for an hour, Yes! This ship 10/91 That ship 11/95 Whatever ship 12/98 here a ship 13/99 there a ship 14/00 everywhere a ship ship 15/05 <font size="3" color=red>Over 1 year</font> into my LMBO cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted May 5, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Every night I come home I empty my wallet as well. My wife takes it Monday through Thursdays and my kids clean me out on Fridays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitaBcruising Posted May 5, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 5, 2004 newt, you're either very lucky or dreaming! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] $14 will not likely last an hour!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high seas gal Posted May 5, 2004 #13 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Newt, That $14 will last an hour ... just put one nickle in at a time. And, sip your drink slowly before each pull of the handle. Yes, you should pull the handle instead of push the button. We all need the extra exercise! Hope your $14 multiplies greatly. One thought ... are those nickles "virtual" nickles on your LMBO cruise? Maybe they won't multiply after all! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] High Seas Gal Northern California NCL Sky Jun. 2000 (ALASKA) NCL Sky Aug. 2001 (ALASKA) Princess Regal Princess Jul. 2002 (ALASKA) NCL Sun Sep. 2003 (ALASKA) Celebrity Mercury Oct. 2004 (MEXICO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfan Posted May 5, 2004 #14 Share Posted May 5, 2004 We do the same thing, but I have a piggy bank with a palm tree and beach scene on it. I have it sitting on top of my Celebrity photo album. Now if only I could get my husband to contribute to it! [img]http://www.gifs.net/animate/ag00292_1.gif[/img] <font face='Comic Sans MS' color=#0000ff><font size="4"> <marquee width=50%>Days until Mariner of the Seas Reali-tini Cruise sails from Port Canaveral Florida</marquee> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=0000ff&cdt=2005;10;16;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0400[/img] <center>[img]http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/groupcruises/realitini1.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/groupcruises/realitini2.gif[/img] [url="http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=55"][img]http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/groupcruises/realitini3.gif[/img] [/url]</CENTER> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAN Posted May 6, 2004 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Yes, you can play the nickel machine for an hour, I have in Las Vegas. I put in one or two nickels at a time and I love to pull the handle. Call me cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNLROSE Posted May 6, 2004 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Golly Gee! A tub full of money! What a novel idea! Been doing that for years! Next idea??? Rosie E-mail me <a href="mailto:JNLROSE@AOL.COM">here</a href> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=0000ff&cdt=2004;11;26;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] CELEBRITY MERCURY HERE I COME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted May 6, 2004 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NitaBcruising: newt, you're either very lucky or dreaming! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] $14 will not likely last an hour!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Nita<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It will easily last an hour if you have to pause and look for the slot every time you put in a new nickel - either a sign of poor vision or too many drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 6, 2004 Author #18 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Let me disect this...I put coins through a slot and in 12 months have thousands of dollars to show for it. You people put coins in a slot MACHINE and in a short period of time you have NOTHING to show for it. I think I like my system better!! Dan CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1, Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04 Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05 **email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted May 6, 2004 #19 Share Posted May 6, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Danno: Let me disect this...I put coins through a slot and in 12 months have thousands of dollars to show for it. You people put coins in a slot MACHINE and in a short period of time you have NOTHING to show for it. I think I like my system better!! Dan <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> And that pretty well sums it up. Great analysis! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boten Posted May 6, 2004 #20 Share Posted May 6, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Danno: Let me disect this...I think I like my system better!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sure, but where's the FUN??! NBP [7<sup>2</sup>=49] [I]Boten, you're always good for a laugh[/I] - newtocc [I]Boten, I want to speak with Mrs. Boten. NOW[/I] - brigittetom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango14217 Posted May 7, 2004 #21 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I save my change in a bank too every night. I also like to play the slots, even if theres nothing to show for it it's fun. [img]http://home.flash.net/~mwyatt/bearfish_1.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jings Posted May 7, 2004 #22 Share Posted May 7, 2004 An Irish horse called Istabraq was almost unbeatable for about 4 years. Prior to it running on one occasion an Irishman was interviewed on TV and asked his opinion and if he thought odds of 1-2 was good value. He replied that he could put all his money in the bank for a year and earn 4% and then pay tax on the interest but he could put all his money on Istabraq for 10 minutes and earn 50% with no tax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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