Sunday, November 30, 2008

FMJ - Day 975

November 30: Ajay found two pennies while shopping with his mom at the Target in Moorpark, CA.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $12.92
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $98.80
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.63 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.77 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 122 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

FMJ - Day 974

November 29: We found two pennies while shopping at the Mervyn's during their "Going Out of Business" sale. Ajay got a pair of Van's shoes for $20! Good deal... Sad to see Mervyn's close forever, though. Seems all the small regional retailers are going the way of the dinosaur.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $12.90
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $98.78
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.61 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.75 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 120 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

FMJ - Day 973

November 28: Ajay and I took an afternoon walk to the top of Flanagan St. We found a dime and four pennies along the way. In the evening, I scooped three pennies at the Shell Station on Yosemite Ave.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.17
Bottles & Cans Collected: 9
Running Stats
This Month: $12.88
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $98.76
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.59 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.73 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 115 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

FMJ - Day 972

November 27: Thanksgiving was a surprise... My wife's aunt whose a vegetarian cooked a delicious Turkey this year as her son, who usually handles the turkey, and his wife welcomed their first child, Gianna, into our world only ten days ago. Needless to say, he was too busy to do the turkey honors this year. Maybe next?

No finds.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

FMJ - Day 971

November 26: An evening trip to Topanga Promenade Mall to escape the "once" in this year rain... Ajay and I found a quarter, dime, nickel and 3 pennies while coin hunting the corridors of the mall.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.43
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $12.71
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $98.59
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.42 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.56 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 105 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Dear INDIA, AMERICA STANDS WITH YOU!

To all my friends, acquaintances, and the people of India,

We're so sorry to see these vicious attacks on your people by the Muslim extremists terror movement. All Americans stand with our Indian friends. We love peace and freedom as you love peace and freedom. An attack on you tranquility and freedom is an attack on us! You have our support and prayers.

May we overcome these heinous crimes against humanity. May we change their hearts. May we serve terrorism to the dustbin of history!

Peace, Respect and Love.

ANDY from Simi Valley

FMJ - Day 970

November 25: I found a penny at the Border's in Simi Valley. Another trip to the Pavillion's grocery store produced a dime and 5 pennies from the coin counting machine.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.16
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $12.28
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $98.18
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $481.99 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.13 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 105 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

FMJ - Day 969

November 24: An after-school stop at The Weinerschnitzel on L.A. Ave for chile dogs and we find 5 pennies inside the restaurant and 4 pennies outside. Late in the evening, I ran out to the Pavillion's grocery store on Tapo Canyon Rd. for Bread, Tomatoes and Havarti... upon making my ritual check of the coining counting machine, I scored 67 pennies, a Canadian Quarter and Dime, and two game tokens. NICE DAY OF FINDS!

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.76
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $12.12
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $98.02
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $481.83 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $941.97 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 103 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

Monday, November 24, 2008

Recycling Update!

November 21: We brought our stash of bottles and cans into the recycling center and received $8.20 for them.

Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65

FMJ - Day 968 TEN DOLLARS!

November 23: While waiting for everyone to gather at the Santa Susana Baseball League field on Township Rd., I found a TEN DOLLAR BILL! Yep... Ten Bucks!

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $10.00
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $11.36
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $97.26
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $481.07 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $941.21 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 97 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

Sunday, November 23, 2008

FMJ - Day 967

November 22: After having my breakfast at the Carl's Jr. on Tapo Canyon Rd., I walk across the parking lot to Wescom Credit Union to make a deposit. I found four pennies in the parking lot. In the evening, Ajay and I went to Big Lots searching for some cool salt and pepper shakers... didn't find them. We did find two pennies in the parking space next to ours, though.

Last stop, Von's for chips, dip and soda so we could eat and be merry while watching ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN... Ajay picked three pennies from the coin counting machine.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.09
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $1.36
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $87.26
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $471.07 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $931.21 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 95 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 966

November 21: I found a single penny in the parking lot at Carl's Jr. on Erringer Rd.

FMJ - Day 965

November 20: I found three pennies. One at the ARCO gas station on L.A. Ave. where I paid $2.25 per gallon... Hallelulah! Found the next two at the 99 Cents Only store also along L.A. Ave.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $1.26
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $87.16
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.97 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $931.11 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 90 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

Friday, November 21, 2008

FMJ - Day 964

November 19: $3.00 MOVIES at the EDWARDS SIMI VALLEY!!!! One benefit on an economy that's in the gutter. I found 11 pennies coming out of the late show. I escaped to view the Oliver Stone flick, "W." Good picture... makes Bushie look like a Daddy's boy and f-ing loser.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $1.23
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $87.13
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.94 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $931.08 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 88 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 963

November 18: I found a penny at the Carl's Jr. on L.A. Ave. In the evening, a dime was found at the Pavillion's Market on Alamo Ave.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $1.12
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $87.02
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.83 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.97 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 78 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

FMJ - Day 962

November 17: I found a penny while pumping gas for $2.35 per gallon at the Shell Station on Yosemite Ave. An afternoon excursion to the Glendale Galleria and I find a penny and a dime while being a "flaneur." A late at night run to the Von's down the street for some ATM cash and dog food allowed us to find a One Euro coin and a dime near the coin counting machine. (That single Euro coin is worth $1.25 in our money. We save all our foreign coin finds to be converted in the future and will add the U.S. Money we received for them at that time.)

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.22
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $1.01
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.91
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.86 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 73 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 961

November 16: Ajay played in his last baseball game of the season and his team won! Yippee! I found a penny while riding my bike.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.79
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.69
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.50 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.64 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 70 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 960

November 15: We spent the day cleaning out the garage. For lunch, we made way to the Phillysteak place near the Ralph's on L.A. Ave. I found a penny in the parking lot and Ajay discovered a 25 Sentimo Coin from the Phillipines near the coin counting machine in the Ralph's.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $.78
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.68
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.49 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.63 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 67 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 959

November 14: No finds... just a few bottles.

Friday, November 14, 2008

FMJ - Day 958

November 13: I had to drop off our Ford Explorer for some repair work at Simi Valley Ford on First St. I decided to "hoof" it home the full 8 miles to our house... It took 2 hours and 45 minutes including my rest stop at the Border's Books on Tapo Canyon Rd. I found a penny and a dime along the walk and 9 bottles & cans. Prosperous and fit... what could be better?

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $.77
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.67
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.48 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.62 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 60 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 957

November 12: Ajay found a dime while at Taco Bell on L.A. Ave. I found three pennies taking a walk.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $.66
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.56
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.37 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.51 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 50 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

FMJ - Day 956

November 11: Ajay and I found a nickel and three pennies during our walk to the McDonald's on Yosemite Ave. in the afternoon. The nickel was found inside McD's.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.08
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $.53
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.43
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.24 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.38 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 48 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 955

November 10: Found a nickel and a penny in the parking lot at the Rancho Simi Park tennis courts after practice in the morning.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 6
Running Stats
This Month: $.45
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.35
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.16 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.30 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 43 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 954

November 9: No finds except for the 6 bottles and cans collected at Ajay's baseball game.

FMJ - Day 953

November 8: Found a single penny at Carl's Jr.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $.39
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.29
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.10 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.24 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 31 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

Saturday, November 08, 2008

FMJ - Day 952

November 7: Ajay and I found two dimes and a penny at the Ralph's on L.A. Ave.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.21
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.38
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.28
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $470.09 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.23 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 26 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

Friday, November 07, 2008

FMJ - Day 951 "Recycling Update."

November 6: No money finds... 6 bottles and cans collected near Ajay's school. Ajay and I went to the recycling to return our latest stash of bottles and cans. We received $15.65 for our effort.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.00
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $.17
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.07
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $469.88 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.02 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 22 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,299.45

FMJ - Day 950

November 5: No finds. 10 bottles recovered for our recycling collection.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

FMJ - DAY 949

November 4: I found 4 pennies nestled in a "dirt" strip along the drive-thru at Carl's Jr. on L.A. Ave. in Simi Valley. Found a penny during a stop to pick-up my racquet from Dan's Tennis Shop.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.16
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.06
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $469.88 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $930.01 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 7 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,283.80

Hey, Pres. Obama, DON'T MESS WITH 401K!

Well, I hope all you OBAMA supporter get your most perfect slice of the pie. Some of OBAMA's backers are out promoting the confiscation of our 401K plans because they obviously think that the government would be better at making decisions with our retirement funds than any individual person could do for themselves. I've got a messages for these people -- DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH MY RETIREMENT PLAN... IT'LL BE ALL OUT WAR! IT'S MY MONEY -- NOT YOURS! LEAVE IT ALONE!

THE OWNER

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

FMJ - Day 948

November 3: I found a penny at Ajay's school. It was actually raining on this day... a whole tenth of an inch overnight.

FMJ - Day 947

Novermber 2: On a trip to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, I found a penny. A dime was found by me at the ARCO gas station on L.A. Ave.

Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.11
Last Month: $5.90
2008 Finds: $86.01
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $469.82 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $929.96 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 3 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,283.80

FMJ - Day 946

November 1: No finds.

End of the Month - October 2008.

End of Month Stats:
Total found - October 2008: $5.90
Average Amount Found per Day: 19 cents

Stock Holdings
FMJ and B&C Fund - Stock Held:
26.595 Shares/PEI Worth: $336.43
22.973 Shares/GRT Worth: $120.38
56.13 Shares/UDR Worth: $1109.13

Total Stocks Held Value: $1,565.94
Value 09/30: $2,208.94
Stock Purchase Cost: $1,945.18
LOSS in Value from Stock Cost: ($379.24)

Other Funds Owned:
FMJ cash (still in the jar): $74.42
B&C Fund Cash: $270.63

Dividend & Interest Income
This month: $0.00
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $88.04
Dividends 2008: $101.71
Total cost of stocks purchased: $1,945.18

Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $531.23

Bottles and Cans Fund
Running Balance: $1,283.80
Cash used to purchase stock: $1,013.17
Dividends Reinvested: $53.00
Cash Account Balance: $270.63
Sept. 30, 2007: $999.18
B&C Stocks/cash value: $1,379.76

Total Value of Both Funds:
October 31, 2008: $1,910.99
September 30, 2008: $2,526.44
August 31, 2008: $2,311.83
July 31, 2008: $2,004.96
June 30, 2008: $1,975.10
May 31, 2008: $2,128.91
April 30, 2008: $2,060.43
March 31, 2008: $1,950.76
February 29, 2008: $1,830.87
December 31: 2007: $1,817.99
November 30, 2007: $2,075.57
October 31, 2007: $2,230.89
September 07: $2,327.61
August 07: $2,217.07
July 07: $2178.49
*Decrease from Prior Month: ($615.45)

* This was the worst month for stocks in decades. The current pricing represent a good buying opportunity. Although, we had a terrible month of loss... I think it will be short lived and will see higher prices in the coming months. Bottles and cans recycling has been increasing of late and we should add more funds in future month for investment.

Sunday, November 02, 2008

FMJ - Day 945

October 31: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! No finds of any kind.