On this the last day of a SUCK ASS 2008, I found a dime and 6 pennies. All coins were found at the Los Cerritos Mall. At least, we have our health but GOOD RIDDANCE TO THIS DREARY STOCK MARKET, HOUSING MARKET & JOB MARKET! I hope and pray that things will change for the better in Double O NINE!
No NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS, YET. I do need to lose a few pounds.... I'm not making the weight loss resolution again... never works. HOW ABOUT JUST EAT MORE SALADS.
Oh, yeah... we turned in $10.50 worth of bottles and cans today.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.16
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5 found, Aunt Anju donated 37.
Running Stats
This Month: $3.90
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.70
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.67 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 94 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,326.40
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
FMJ - Day 1005
December 29: The kids stayed in Cerritos while I went home to do work... much needed work. In the evening, I took in a movie - GRAN TORINO! LOVED IT! I'll miss Clint, though. I found a penny.
FMJ - Day 1004
December 28: Ajay and I played tennis at Cerritos High School. We collected 9 sport drink and water bottles at the courts. No other finds.
FMJ - Day 1003
December 27: At the Walmart in Cerritos, I found a nickel and a penny. Later, I netted 3 pennies in a stop at the McDonald's on South St.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.09
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $3.73
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.36 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.50 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 43 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.09
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $3.73
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.36 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.50 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 43 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
FMJ - Day 1002
December 26: While doing some after Christmas shopping in Cerritos, Ajay and I scooped up a dime and 8 pennies.
Monday, December 29, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas to all our friends and fans. May the New Year bring you better tidings!
We spent Christmas Day in Cerritos with Mayma, Uncle Pupps and Resh. The kids and I enjoyed just being together with the family. Thanks for making Christmas fun.
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No Finds. Aunt Anju made a big bag of water bottle donation to the B&C Fund.
FMJ - Day 1000!!!!
December 24: Christmas Eve. Day 1000 and I find three pennies! I'll call them the Three Penny Wise Men.
Found while making a quick soda stop along the I-5 heading to Cerritos.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $3.46
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.26
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.09 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.23 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 40 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Found while making a quick soda stop along the I-5 heading to Cerritos.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $3.46
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.26
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.09 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.23 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 40 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
FMJ - Day 998
December 22: I found a penny and a nickel. Both found at Target in Simi Valley.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.06
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $3.43
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.23
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.06 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.20 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 40 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.06
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $3.43
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.23
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.06 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.20 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 40 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
FMJ - Day 997
December 21: On a big christmas shopping trip to Glendale Galleria, Ajay and I found 43 cents while following Mom and Maya around the stores. 1 quarter, 1 dime & 8 pennies.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.43
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $3.37
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.17
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.00 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.14 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 37 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.43
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $3.37
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $102.17
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $486.00 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $946.14 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 37 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Sunday, December 21, 2008
FMJ - Day 994
December 19: Found two pennies at the Taco Bell on Cochran Ave. & Tapo St.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $2.92
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $101.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $485.55 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $945.69 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 30 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $2.92
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $101.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $485.55 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $945.69 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 30 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
FMJ - Day 991
December 16: Ajay and I found 2 pennies while shopping at the Target in Simi Valley.
I found another penny at the ARCO station on L.A. Ave. In the Evening, I found a penny while on a walk.
I found another penny at the ARCO station on L.A. Ave. In the Evening, I found a penny while on a walk.
FMJ - Day 990
December 15: I found two pennies. One in the parking lot of Carl's Jr. on L.A. Ave. and the other at McDonald's on Tapo St.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
FMJ - Day 989
December 14: A little Christmas shopping again... At Target in Moorpark, I found a crumbled One Dollar Bill laying amongst the potato chips in the snack bar. We also found two pennies upon checkout.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $1.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $2.80
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $101.60
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $485.43 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $945.57 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 27 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $1.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $2.80
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $101.60
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $485.43 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $945.57 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 27 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Sunday, December 14, 2008
FMJ - Day 988
December 13: While Christmas shopping at Glendale Galleria, Ajay and I found a quarter and 7 pennies. 12 days until Christmas!!!
FMJ - Day 987
December 12: Another day of book buying... I'm up to 1200 books! Found a penny at Luther's Thrift and a penny at the ARCO Gas station on L.A. Ave. In the evening, I found three pennies shopping at Target.
FMJ - Day 986
December 11: Ajay was home from school with a slight temperature. Luckily, a dose of Motrin took care of it. In the afternoon, we went for lunch at Lamppost Pizza in Moorpark... Ajay found 45 cents in their game room (4 dimes and a nickel.) While buying all the good and sale worthy books at Luther's Thrift in Moorpark, I came across a dime.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.55
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $1.41
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $100.21
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $484.04 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $944.18 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 25 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.55
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $1.41
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $100.21
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $484.04 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $944.18 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 25 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Friday, December 12, 2008
FMJ - Day 985
December 10: Another day of book purchasing. Found a chuck E. Cheese token and two pennies in the Simi Thrift store.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.86
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.66
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $483.49 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.63 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 25 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.86
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.66
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $483.49 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.63 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 25 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
OPENING SOON! Oddfellows Bookshop!!!
December 8: During the last two years, I've been searching for retail space to start a bookshop. Unfortunately, the asking rents have been simply too high. But now with the economy in a tailspin, everything is negotiable and rents are coming down. So, I've decided to start buying books from thrift shops in bulk and begin building a starting collection to stock the store. Dreams are being realized....
I found a nickel while having breakfast at Del Taco before taking our cans and bottles for recycling. We received $8.25 from the recycling.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $.83
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.63
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $483.46 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.60 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 22 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
I found a nickel while having breakfast at Del Taco before taking our cans and bottles for recycling. We received $8.25 from the recycling.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $.83
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.63
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $483.46 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.60 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 22 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,315.90
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
FMJ - Day 982
November 7: We found a dime at the Shell station on Collins Ave. in Moorpark. At Wildwood Park Tennis Courts in Thousand Oaks, I found a penny. A stop for lunch at Baja Fresh on Madera Rd. and 2 more pennies.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
FMJ - Day 981
December 6: Found 35 cents. A dime was scooped during a stop for cash at the Wells Fargo Bank on Pioneer Blvd. in Cerritos, CA. In the evening, a stop for dinner's fixings at the Ralph's on South St. and I come across 2 dimes, a nickel and a 5 cent Philippines coin resting in the reject coin shoot of the coin counting machine.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.35
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.65
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.45
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $483.28 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.42 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 20 for the month
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.35
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.65
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.45
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $483.28 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.42 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 20 for the month
Saturday, December 06, 2008
FMJ - Day 979
December 4: Found a nickel at the Yosemite Shell Station while checking the air in our tires.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $.29
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.09
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.92 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.06 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 16 for the month
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $.29
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.09
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.92 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.06 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 16 for the month
FMJ - Day 978
December 3: I found a single penny while shopping at the Simi Thrift Shop for books.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.24
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.04
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.87 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.01 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 11 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.24
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.04
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.87 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.01 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 11 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65
FMJ - Day 977
December 2: I found a dime at the ARCO gas station on Madera Rd. where I paid $1.85 per gallon!!! Finally, some normalcy to our gas prices... It hasn't been under $2.00 since 2004. This drop in price has reduced my monthly expense for gasoline by $300.00 in the last four months. Bush will leave office with something good after-all.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.10
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.23
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.03
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.86 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.00 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 7 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.10
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.23
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $99.03
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.86 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $943.00 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 7 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65
FMJ - Day 976
December 1: I found two pennies in the morning... One at the Del Taco on L.A. Ave and the other at the Rancho Simi Tennis Courts. In the afternoon, Ajay and I found a dime and a penny at the McDonald's on Tapo St.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.13
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $98.93
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.76 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.90 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 4 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.13
Last Month: $12.92
2008 Finds: $98.93
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $482.76 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $942.90 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 4 for the month
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,307.65
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
End of the Month - November 2008!
End of Month Stats:
Total found - October 2008: $12.92
Average Amount Found per Day: 43 cents
All Funds/Total Income: $60.80
Stock Holdings
FMJ and B&C Fund - Stock Held:
26.595 Shares/PEI Worth: $119.68
24.306 Shares/GRT Worth: $56.63
57.138 Shares/UDR Worth: $864.50
Total Stocks Held Value: $1,040.81
Value 09/30: $2,208.94
Stock Purchase Cost: $1,969.21
LOSS in Value from Stock Cost: ($928.40)
Other Funds Owned:
FMJ cash (still in the jar): $87.34
B&C Fund Cash: $294.48
Dividend & Interest Income
This month: $24.03
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $88.04
Dividends 2008: $125.74
Total cost of stocks purchased: $1,969.21
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $263.65
Bottles and Cans Fund
Running Balance: $1,307.65
Cash used to purchase stock: $1,013.17
Dividends Reinvested: $53.00
Cash Account Balance: $294.48
Sept. 30, 2007: $999.18
B&C Stocks/cash value: $1,158.98
Total Value of Both Funds:
November 30, 2008: $1,422.63
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: ($488.36)
Make that TWO MONTHS for the stock market to be sucking wind!!!
Total found - October 2008: $12.92
Average Amount Found per Day: 43 cents
All Funds/Total Income: $60.80
Stock Holdings
FMJ and B&C Fund - Stock Held:
26.595 Shares/PEI Worth: $119.68
24.306 Shares/GRT Worth: $56.63
57.138 Shares/UDR Worth: $864.50
Total Stocks Held Value: $1,040.81
Value 09/30: $2,208.94
Stock Purchase Cost: $1,969.21
LOSS in Value from Stock Cost: ($928.40)
Other Funds Owned:
FMJ cash (still in the jar): $87.34
B&C Fund Cash: $294.48
Dividend & Interest Income
This month: $24.03
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $88.04
Dividends 2008: $125.74
Total cost of stocks purchased: $1,969.21
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $263.65
Bottles and Cans Fund
Running Balance: $1,307.65
Cash used to purchase stock: $1,013.17
Dividends Reinvested: $53.00
Cash Account Balance: $294.48
Sept. 30, 2007: $999.18
B&C Stocks/cash value: $1,158.98
Total Value of Both Funds:
November 30, 2008: $1,422.63
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: ($488.36)
Make that TWO MONTHS for the stock market to be sucking wind!!!
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