October 26: This morning, I took a load of bottles and cans to the Wood Ranch Recycling Center to cash them. We received $12.70 for our efforts.
Total cash value of return recyclables in the B&C Fund: $1,028.63
Friday, October 26, 2007
FMJ - Day 575
October 25: 4 pennies found. Three pennies at Carls, Jr. on L.A. Ave. One penny at In-N-Out Burger on Stearns Ave.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.04
Bottles & Cans Collected: 12
Running Stats
This Month: $3.14
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.34
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.34 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.74 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 149 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.04
Bottles & Cans Collected: 12
Running Stats
This Month: $3.14
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.34
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.34 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.74 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 149 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Dividends!
On October 15, 2007, we were paid a dividend on the FMJ holdings of Glimcher Realty investment Trust (GRT) in the amount of $9.85. This was automatically reinvested by our broker for fractional shares. Our new holdings in GRT are 20.903 shares.
FMJ - Day 574
October 24: We found a nickel and three pennies. The nickel was found a Carl's Jr. on Madera Rd. The pennies were found while walking in the morning.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.08
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $3.10
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.30
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.30 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.70 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 137 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.08
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $3.10
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.30
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.30 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.70 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 137 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
FMJ - Day 573
October 23: I found a nickel near the America's Tire store in Simi Valley.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $3.02
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.22
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.22 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.62 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 135 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $3.02
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.22
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.22 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.62 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 135 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
FMJ - Day 572
October 22: FIRE, FIRE, Everywhere. There's a huge fire about 12 miles away from our house that's blowing smoke and ash right over us. The Santa Ana winds are gusting at 80m.p.h. and our electricity has been out all day and through the night. I took the kids to Cerritos to stay with their Mayma. There safe and comfy at grandma's house. Their school was closed for fire evacuation needs.
Money finds: Found two quarters and five pennies in the morning near Jack in the Box on L.A. Ave. At the Alliance gas station in Thousand Oaks where we pulled in the change a flat tire late last night, I found a nickel and two pennies.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.62
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $2.97
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.17
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.17 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.57 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 132 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Money finds: Found two quarters and five pennies in the morning near Jack in the Box on L.A. Ave. At the Alliance gas station in Thousand Oaks where we pulled in the change a flat tire late last night, I found a nickel and two pennies.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.62
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $2.97
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $190.17
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $374.17 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $834.57 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 132 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Sunday, October 21, 2007
FMJ - Day 570
October 20: Found a lone penny on the floor near the concession stand at Mann's Westlake Village Theater.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 1
Running Stats
This Month: $2.34
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.54
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.54 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.94 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 124 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 1
Running Stats
This Month: $2.34
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.54
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.54 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.94 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 124 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Saturday, October 20, 2007
FMJ - Day 569
October 19: Unfortunately, Civic duty kept me out of the game on this day... I had JURY DUTY. I had to be at the Ventura Court House at 8:00AM so that meant getting up at 6:00AM to get ready, putting on my best suit from my working years and drive 48 miles north to Ventura. I and 200 other people spent the full day waiting to be called for a jury panel in a large jury assembly room. At 4:45p.m., they let everyone go and not a single jury panel was called.
What did I do during the 8 Hours of sitting around? I brought 3 books, my sony walkman cassette player to listen to Hendrix, China Crisis & The Who, cashews &, crackerjacks, and 4 newspapers.
I completed 95 pages of Cormac McCarthy's THE ROAD. I read several entries in THE Incomplete Education and started to read a book about American cabins called THE CABIN.
Did I enjoy myself? I MOST CERTAINLY DID!
Still no money was found.
What did I do during the 8 Hours of sitting around? I brought 3 books, my sony walkman cassette player to listen to Hendrix, China Crisis & The Who, cashews &, crackerjacks, and 4 newspapers.
I completed 95 pages of Cormac McCarthy's THE ROAD. I read several entries in THE Incomplete Education and started to read a book about American cabins called THE CABIN.
Did I enjoy myself? I MOST CERTAINLY DID!
Still no money was found.
FMJ - Day 568
October 18: I found a single penny at McDonald's on Washington Blvd. in Commerce, CA where we stopped on our way to pick up Mayma in Cerritos to stay at our house for a few days.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $2.33
Last Month: $3.4
2007 Finds: $189.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.93 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 123 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $2.33
Last Month: $3.4
2007 Finds: $189.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.93 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 123 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
FMJ - Day 568
October 17: I found a dime at Carl's Jr. on Madera Rd. Ajay found a quarter on the playground at his school.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.35
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $2.32
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.52
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.52 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.92 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 116 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.35
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $2.32
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.52
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.52 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.92 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 116 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
FMJ - Day 567
October 16: 11 cents (dime and penny) found while walking across Denton St. towards the kids' school.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $1.97
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.17
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.17 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.57 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 108 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $1.97
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.17
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.17 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.57 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 108 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
FMJ - Day 566
October 15: 13 cents found. At the Marshall's store in Thousand Oaks, I found 3 pennies near the check-out. An afternoon bike ride around our neighborhood gave us a dime found on Anasazi Way.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 1
Running Stats
This Month: $1.86
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.06
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.06 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.46 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 103 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 1
Running Stats
This Month: $1.86
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $189.06
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $373.06 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.46 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 103 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Monday, October 15, 2007
FMJ - Day 565
October 14: In Westwood Village at the Falafel King Restaurant, I found a quarter and a penny. Love that Falafel King!
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.31 (5 cents from yesterday)
Bottles & Cans Collected: 13
Running Stats
This Month: $1.73
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.93
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.93 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.33 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 102 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.31 (5 cents from yesterday)
Bottles & Cans Collected: 13
Running Stats
This Month: $1.73
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.93
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.93 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.33 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 102 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
FM - Day 562
October 11: Found 2 pennies at Carl's Jr. at the corner of L.A. and Yosemite Aves.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $1.42
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.62
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.62 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.02 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 89 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $1.42
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.62
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.62 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $833.02 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 89 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,015.93
Thursday, October 11, 2007
FMJ - DAY 561
October 10: I found a single penny in the Pavillion's parking lot on Alamo Rd. We turned in $2.75 worth of bottles and cans at the recycling center near the Ralph's on L.A. Ave.
We will combine today's posting with the next day's.
We will combine today's posting with the next day's.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
FMJ - Day 560
October 9: Ajay and I found two pennies at McDonald's on Yosemite Ave. An afternoon bike ride around our neighborhood and we find a quarter on the next street over.
Yesterday, we turned in $6.00 worth of bottles and cans.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.27
Bottles & Cans Collected: 6
Running Stats
This Month: $1.39
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.59
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.59 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.99 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 86 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,013.18
Yesterday, we turned in $6.00 worth of bottles and cans.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.27
Bottles & Cans Collected: 6
Running Stats
This Month: $1.39
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.59
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.59 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.99 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 86 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,013.18
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
FMJ - Day 559
October 8: Ajay found a dime, nickel and a penny at the Subway sandwiches in the Camarillo Outlet Center. I found a penny earlier in the day while at the AMC Theaters in Woodland Hills.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.17
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $1.12
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.32
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.32 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.72 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 80 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.17
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $1.12
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.32
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.32 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.72 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 80 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Monday, October 08, 2007
First Stock Purchased for B&C Fund.
October 8: Today, I invested all of the B&C Funds which totaled $1,013.18 after this morning's turn-in of $6.00 of CRV bottles and cans. The stock is United Dominion Realty Trust (UDR) which mainly owns apartment communities. It owns over 77,000 apartment units across the country including developments here in Los Angeles, CA.
We bought 39.331 shares of UDR stock at $25.76 for a total purchase price of $1,013.17. Currently, the stock pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share which is an annual yield of 5.2% on our purchase price. We should expect about $53.00 in income from this investment in its first year.
So, here are the FMJ and B&C Funds current investments:
15.425 shares of PEI @ $40.29 $ 621.47
20.487 shares of GRT @ $23.65 484.52
39.331 shares of UDR @ $25.73 1,011.99
Total value of investments: $2,117.98
Forward Annual Expected Dividend Income: $128.00
(Equates a 6% yield.)
We bought 39.331 shares of UDR stock at $25.76 for a total purchase price of $1,013.17. Currently, the stock pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share which is an annual yield of 5.2% on our purchase price. We should expect about $53.00 in income from this investment in its first year.
So, here are the FMJ and B&C Funds current investments:
15.425 shares of PEI @ $40.29 $ 621.47
20.487 shares of GRT @ $23.65 484.52
39.331 shares of UDR @ $25.73 1,011.99
Total value of investments: $2,117.98
Forward Annual Expected Dividend Income: $128.00
(Equates a 6% yield.)
FMJ - Day 558
October 7: On the way to Santa Monica, I found a dime at the USA gas station on Kanan Rd. Along the 3rd Street Promenade, Ajay and I found 6 pennies.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.16
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $.95
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.15
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.15 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.55 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 80 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.16
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $.95
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $188.15
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $372.15 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.55 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 80 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Saturday, October 06, 2007
FMJ - Day 557
October 6: 49 cents found. Fist find was made in the morning at the Carl's Jr. in Westlake Village -- a single penny. A stop at the 99 cents store on Tapo St. and we find two pennies. Maya attended a birthday party at the Brunswick bowling lanes on Cochran Ave. Upon picking her up, I found a quarter and two pennies.
In the evening, we ventured to Topanga Promenade Mall -- Ajay and I found a dime and nine pennies walking around.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.49
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $.79
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.99
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.99 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.39 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 78 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
In the evening, we ventured to Topanga Promenade Mall -- Ajay and I found a dime and nine pennies walking around.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.49
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $.79
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.99
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.99 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $832.39 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 78 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
FMJ - Day 556
October 5: No Finds. But, I did discover that I've miss numbered the last few days. I'll fix it quickly.
Friday, October 05, 2007
FMJ - Day 555
October 4: Found a single penny at Carl's Jr. on Erringer Rd.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 16
Running Stats
This Month: $.30
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.50
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.50 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.90 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 70 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 16
Running Stats
This Month: $.30
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.50
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.50 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.90 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 70 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
FMJ - Day 552
October 2: 26 cents found. We found a penny in the parking lot outside the Trek Bike store in Simi Valley. Ajay and I needed some color ink for a school project so we headed to Staples. On the way out of the store, I noticed a quarter laying near the entrance just inside the store... picked it up with nary a trace of effort.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.26
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.29
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.49
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.49 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.89 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 64 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.26
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $.29
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.49
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.49 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.89 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 64 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $1,007.18
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Bottles and Cans Fund over $1,000 Mark!
Today, October 2, 2007, the Bottles & Cans Fund passed the $1,000 mark within its second year that will end of October 5, 2007. This afternoon, Ajay and I returned $8.00 worth of recycling. This brings our new B&C Fund total to $1,007.18!
The goal of recycling $500 of bottles and cans per year is intact! Kids, you did it!
Congratulations to Maya and Ajay for their strident efforts and hard work in accomplishing their financial goal. You can be proud of yourselves for a long time to come.
Love,
Dad
The goal of recycling $500 of bottles and cans per year is intact! Kids, you did it!
Congratulations to Maya and Ajay for their strident efforts and hard work in accomplishing their financial goal. You can be proud of yourselves for a long time to come.
Love,
Dad
FMJ - Day 551
October 1: Found three pennies while taking an afternoon break with the kids at Del Taco on Cochran Ave. I counted the cans and bottles from the tennis match -- 29. Aunt Anju's donated 23! Also, Ron Roth donated 5 of his water bottles down at the Rancho Simi Tennis Courts this morning. Thanks to all our helpers.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 61
Running Stats
This Month: $.03
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.23
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.23 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.63 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 61 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 61
Running Stats
This Month: $.03
Last Month: $3.46
2007 Finds: $187.23
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.23 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.63 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 61 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
End of the Month -- September 2007!
End of Month Stats:
Total found - September 2007: $3.46
Average Amount Found per Day: 11 cents
Holdings
Stock Held:
15.425 Shares/PEI Worth: $609.29
20.487 Shares/GRT Worth: $493.74
Month End - Total Stock Value: $1,103.03
Value at August 31, 2007: $1,032.76
Stock purchase cost: $743.97 (includes reinvested dividends & interest)
Excess Value of Stock Over Cost: $359.06
Other Funds Owned:
Non-deposited FMJ Funds(still in the jar): $206.49
FMJ Savings Account: $18.91
Income
This month: $8.66
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $54.20
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10
Total Dividends Received: $154.55 (Since 2003 merger of CWN & PEI)
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $1,328.43
Bottles and Cans Fund
This Month: $999.18
August 31, 2007: $962.38
Increase in B&C Fund: $36.80
Total Value of Both Funds: $2,327.61
Last month: $2,217.07
2 months ago: $2178.49
*Increase from Prior Month: $110.54
* Increase due to decent bottle & can redemptions, money finds and favorable share prices increases for REITs.
Total found - September 2007: $3.46
Average Amount Found per Day: 11 cents
Holdings
Stock Held:
15.425 Shares/PEI Worth: $609.29
20.487 Shares/GRT Worth: $493.74
Month End - Total Stock Value: $1,103.03
Value at August 31, 2007: $1,032.76
Stock purchase cost: $743.97 (includes reinvested dividends & interest)
Excess Value of Stock Over Cost: $359.06
Other Funds Owned:
Non-deposited FMJ Funds(still in the jar): $206.49
FMJ Savings Account: $18.91
Income
This month: $8.66
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $54.20
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10
Total Dividends Received: $154.55 (Since 2003 merger of CWN & PEI)
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $1,328.43
Bottles and Cans Fund
This Month: $999.18
August 31, 2007: $962.38
Increase in B&C Fund: $36.80
Total Value of Both Funds: $2,327.61
Last month: $2,217.07
2 months ago: $2178.49
*Increase from Prior Month: $110.54
* Increase due to decent bottle & can redemptions, money finds and favorable share prices increases for REITs.
Monday, October 01, 2007
FMJ - Day 550
September 30: 33 cents found. Last night, Ajay was bitten across his face by a neighbor's dog... so, a hospital trip was made... luckily it was just a slight puncture to his cheek -- no stitches required - hopefully no scar. Anyway, he's been put on Augmenten , an very expensive antibiotic, for the next 7 days. He was a little shaken by the dog attack and we decided to spend the night at his Mayma's house in Cerritos, CA.
While shopping Pioneer Blvd. in Cerritos, Ajay and I found a dime and two pennies. At Burger King, we found a penny. A stop at 7-11 for soda, I found a dime. While getting gas at the Exxon on Norwalk Blvd., I scooped our final find of a dime near my pump.
We also collected a donation of bottles and cans from Aunt Anju. I'll add them when I count them.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.33
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $3.46
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $187.20
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.20 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.60 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 183 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
While shopping Pioneer Blvd. in Cerritos, Ajay and I found a dime and two pennies. At Burger King, we found a penny. A stop at 7-11 for soda, I found a dime. While getting gas at the Exxon on Norwalk Blvd., I scooped our final find of a dime near my pump.
We also collected a donation of bottles and cans from Aunt Anju. I'll add them when I count them.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.33
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $3.46
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $187.20
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $371.20 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.60 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 183 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
FMJ - Day 549
September 29: No Finds. I played in the tough match against the #1 doubles team from the Ojai Tennis Club and lost 6-0, 7-5. The kids did collect a bag full of bottles from the after party at the courts.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Dividends!
On September 17, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust paid out a regular quarterly dividend of $8.66 on the 15.191 shares held by the FMJ fund. The dividend was reinvested for .234 fractional shares. Our total holdings have increased to 15.425 shares.
Stock Dividends Stats
Dividends 2007: $54.20
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10 (held as idle cash in savings)
Dividends for 2006: $34.30
Total Dividends Received: $154.55
Stock Dividends Stats
Dividends 2007: $54.20
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10 (held as idle cash in savings)
Dividends for 2006: $34.30
Total Dividends Received: $154.55
FMJ - Day 548
September 28: I found a dime while dining at El Paseo on First St.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.10
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $3.13
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.87
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.87 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.27 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 173 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.10
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $3.13
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.87
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.87 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.27 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 173 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
FMJ - Day 547
September 27: I found a single penny at the El Pollo Loco after playing tennis in the evening.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $3.03
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.77
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.77 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.17 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 173 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $3.03
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.77
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.77 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.17 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 173 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $999.18
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Closing in on $1,000 for the B&C Fund!
September 26: At the Wood Ranch recycling center, I stopped to turn in a box full of bottles and cans and received $4.85 for them. We are now less than $1.00 away from our goal of attaining $1,000 in two years from recycling bottles and cans. October 5, 2007 will mark our two year anniversary for the B&C Fund.
Our new balance is $999.18!
Our new balance is $999.18!
FMJ - Day 545
September 25: 29 cents found. At the 7-11 near Dan' Tennis Shop on Cochran Ave., I found 4 pennies. Ajay and Maya found a quarter while walking Biscuit in our neighborhood.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.29
Bottles & Cans Collected: 14
Running Stats
This Month: $3.02
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.76
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.76 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.16 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 165 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.29
Bottles & Cans Collected: 14
Running Stats
This Month: $3.02
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.76
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.76 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $831.16 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 165 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
FMJ - Day 543
September 23: After our Moorpark Men's Doubles Team tennis match this morning in which Glenn and I defeated Gerry and Jay - the #1 double teams on Larry Gee's incredibly good Simi Valley team -- 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 7-5, the kids and I went to Northridge Mall on Tampa Blvd. in the San Fernando Valley. In the food court, we found a quarter, 2 dimes and 2 pennies.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.47
Bottles & Cans Collected: 13
Running Stats
This Month: $2.73
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.47
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.47 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.87 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 151 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.47
Bottles & Cans Collected: 13
Running Stats
This Month: $2.73
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.47
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.47 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.87 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 151 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
FMJ - Day 542
September 22: Found a dime and a penny while shopping at Big Lots in Simi Valley.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 9
Running Stats
This Month: $2.26
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.00
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.00 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.40 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 138 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 9
Running Stats
This Month: $2.26
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $186.00
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $370.00 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.40 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 138 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Saturday, September 22, 2007
FMJ - Day 541
September 21: No finds but we did take in some recycling to the recycling machines near the Ralph's on L.A. Ave. How much? $10.10 for our B&C Fund.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $994.33
Friday, September 21, 2007
FMJ - Day 540
September 20: Found a nickel at McDonald's on Tapo St.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 11
Running Stats
This Month: $2.15
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.89
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.89 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.29 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 129 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 11
Running Stats
This Month: $2.15
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.89
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.89 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.29 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 129 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
FMJ - Day 538
September 18: An evening trip to the Simi Valley Town Center for Pizza at San's and the kids find two pennies. After that, we went to Border's on Tapo Canyon Rd. -- I found a dime in the reference section.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.12
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $2.10
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.84
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.84 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.24 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 118 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.12
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $2.10
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.84
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.84 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.24 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 118 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
FMJ - Day 537
September 17: I found a bent and ran over penny near the Jack in the Box on L.A. Ave.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $1.98
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.12 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 116 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $1.98
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.12 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 116 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Monday, September 17, 2007
FMJ - Day 536
September 16: We celebrated Aunt Pratu's 65th Birthday with a family BBQ at Dana Point Park overlooking the Pacific... Absolutely, BEAUTIFUL! The kids were given the task of keeping the Soda Cans and beer away from the bees... the did a good job and for their benefit collected it all for their fund.
While paying for parking at the beach, I found 10 pennies resting on the ledge of the payment booth... later, I found a penny at the ARCO gas station in Dana Point, CA.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 18
Running Stats
This Month: $1.97
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.71
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.71 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.11 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 113 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
While paying for parking at the beach, I found 10 pennies resting on the ledge of the payment booth... later, I found a penny at the ARCO gas station in Dana Point, CA.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 18
Running Stats
This Month: $1.97
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.71
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.71 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.11 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 113 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
FMJ - Day 535
September 15: Ajay and I found a dime and 7 pennies in and around the Albertson's and Best Dollar stores in Moorpark, CA where we had to stop prior to my tennis team match at Arroyo Vista Park. We also brought a empty box to the match for collecting recyclable bottles and cans... we simply attached a sign to it that read, "Please drop your bottles and cans in the box for recycling. Thanks," and everyone obliged. Thanks.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.17
Bottles & Cans Collected: 26
Running Stats
This Month: $1.86
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.60
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.60 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.00 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 95 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.17
Bottles & Cans Collected: 26
Running Stats
This Month: $1.86
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.60
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.60 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $830.00 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 95 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Saturday, September 15, 2007
FMJ - Day 534
September 14: Six cents found. In the morning, I found a penny in the parking lot at the Carl's Jr. at the corner of Erringer Rd. & Cochran Ave. An afternoon stop for Ice Cream Sundaes at McDonald's on Tapo St. brought us a nickel which was discovered renting near the first cashier station.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.06
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $1.69
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.43
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.43 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.83 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 69 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.06
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $1.69
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.43
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.43 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.83 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 69 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Friday, September 14, 2007
FMJ - Day 533
September 13: We found 19 cents. A dime and nickel by Ajay were found while shopping at Albertson's on Madera Rd. I found a penny in Albertson's parking lot and three pennies at Tommy's Hamburger's.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.19
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $1.63
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.37
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.37 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.77 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 62 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.19
Bottles & Cans Collected: 8
Running Stats
This Month: $1.63
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.37
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.37 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.77 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 62 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Thursday, September 13, 2007
FMJ - Day 532
September 12: We found a dime and three pennies while grocery shopping at the Von's on Cochran St.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $1.44
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.18
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.18 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.58 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 54 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.13
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $1.44
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.18
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.18 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.58 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 54 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Recycling Update.
September 12: I took a trip to the recycling center in Wood Ranch... while standing in line for the machines, I offered the lady behind me $3.00 for her large bag of cans as she was in a hurry and I saw no reason why she should be made to come back. (The gas alone is a killer.) She appreciatively took my offer and I made an extra $2.55 for my effort. Total CRV cash deposits recouped for this today's venture -- $9.85!
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $984.23
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
FMJ - Day 530
September 10: A penny was found at the Simi Valley Kentucky Fried Chicken in the afternoon. We will add it to tomorrow's totals.
Monday, September 10, 2007
FMJ - Day 529
September 9: Spending the day with Mayma in Cerritos, the family went shopping for the perfect rug at the Downey Landing Plaza in Downey, CA. We didn't find a perfect rug on this trip but I did scoop two pennies for the FMJ along the shopping trail.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $1.31
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.05
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.05 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.45 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 50 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 2
Running Stats
This Month: $1.31
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.05
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.05 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.45 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 50 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Saturday, September 08, 2007
FMJ - Day 528
September 8: This afternoon, I played in our first team doubles match of the season. Our opponents where the team from Spanish Hills Country Club of Camarillo, CA. My partner, Jay Taylor, and I won our match 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 giving our Moorpark Tennis Club Arroyo Aces team the victory 2-1. We play 3 doubles matches per team meeting and we have 11 guys on on our squad.
After the match, the kids and I went to Costco in Simi Valley for hot dogs... I picked up a quarter by the drink machine and Ajay found a penny.
An evening trip to In-N-Out Burger in Moorpark and a stop at Target -- 5 pennies came our way, there.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.31
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $1.29
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.03
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.03 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.43 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 48 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
After the match, the kids and I went to Costco in Simi Valley for hot dogs... I picked up a quarter by the drink machine and Ajay found a penny.
An evening trip to In-N-Out Burger in Moorpark and a stop at Target -- 5 pennies came our way, there.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.31
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $1.29
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $185.03
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $369.03 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.43 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 48 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
FMJ - Day 527
September 7: We found nothing. Our neighbor tossed out a bunch of wine bottles which are returnable... so, we scavenged them for the B&C Fund. That's it.
Friday, September 07, 2007
FMJ - Day 526
September 6: A late night run to the Von's supermarket brought the FMJ a 1992 Canadian Quarter, a game token and a chewed up U.S. Penny. All coins found neatly stacked upon the coin counting machine.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.98
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $184.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $368.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.12 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 41 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.01
Bottles & Cans Collected: 4
Running Stats
This Month: $.98
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $184.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $368.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.12 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 41 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
FMJ - Day 524
September 4: We found two quarters, a dime and three pennies while shopping at the 99 Cents Only store on Tapo St. Ajay found a penny at the Von's store in La Crescenta, CA.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.64
Bottles & Cans Collected: 13
Running Stats
This Month: $.97
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $184.71
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $368.71 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.11 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 37 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.64
Bottles & Cans Collected: 13
Running Stats
This Month: $.97
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $184.71
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $368.71 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $829.11 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 37 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Recycling Update
Yesterday, we returned $12.00 worth of bottles and cans to the recycling center at the Ralph's on L.A. Ave. Among our returns were some donations from Aunt Reshma... She's decided to join in our campaign and promised to save her bottles and cans for the kids. So far, the kids have three family households donating to their fund. Keep on recycling.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $974.38
FMJ - Day 523
September 3: Found 12 cents. First find, a dime, was made at the Ralph's in Porter Ranch. Two pennies were found in Santa Monica along a sidewalk.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.12
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $.33
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $184.07
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $368.07 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.47 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 24 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.12
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $.33
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $184.07
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $368.07 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.47 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 24 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Monday, September 03, 2007
FMJ - Day 522
September 2: 16 cents found. At the Shell station on Yosemite Ave., I found 4 pennies near the cashier. A stop at Albertson's on L.A. Ave. and there were 2 pennies left atop the coin counting machine -- scooped them. I took the kids to Grandma's house for the evening in Cerritos. After that, my wife and I had dinner at Brent's Deli in Thousand Oaks, CA. On the way out, I found a dime.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.16
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $.21
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $183.95
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.95 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.35 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 17 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.16
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $.21
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $183.95
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.95 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.35 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 17 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
FMJ - Day 521
September 1: 5 pennies found. All found at the 7-11 at the corner of L.A. Ave. and Sequoia Ave.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $.05
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $183.79
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.79 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.19 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 7 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.05
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $.05
Last Month: $6.21
2007 Finds: $183.79
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.79 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.19 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 7 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Saturday, September 01, 2007
End of the Month Report for August 2007
End of Month Stats:
Total found - August 2007: $6.21
Average Amount Found per Day: 20 cents
Holdings
Stock Held:
15.191 Shares/PEI Worth: $574.68
20.487 Shares/GRT Worth: $458.09
Total Stock Value: $1,032.76
Value at July 31, 2007: $1,027.09
Stock purchase cost: $735.31 (includes reinvested dividends & interest)
Excess Value of Stock Over Cost: $297.45
Other Funds Owned:
Non-deposited FMJ Funds(still in the jar): $203.02
FMJ Savings Account: $18.91
Income
This month: $0
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $45.54
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10
Total Dividends Received: $145.89 (Since 2003 merger of CWN & PEI)
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $1,254.69
Bottles & Cans Fund: $962.38
Increase in B&C Fund: $26.70
This month's Total Value of Both Funds: $2,217.07
Total Value at July 31 2007: $2178.49
*Increase from Prior Month: $38.58
* Increase due to decent bottle & can redemptions, money finds and favorable share prices increases for REITs.
Total found - August 2007: $6.21
Average Amount Found per Day: 20 cents
Holdings
Stock Held:
15.191 Shares/PEI Worth: $574.68
20.487 Shares/GRT Worth: $458.09
Total Stock Value: $1,032.76
Value at July 31, 2007: $1,027.09
Stock purchase cost: $735.31 (includes reinvested dividends & interest)
Excess Value of Stock Over Cost: $297.45
Other Funds Owned:
Non-deposited FMJ Funds(still in the jar): $203.02
FMJ Savings Account: $18.91
Income
This month: $0
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $45.54
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10
Total Dividends Received: $145.89 (Since 2003 merger of CWN & PEI)
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $1,254.69
Bottles & Cans Fund: $962.38
Increase in B&C Fund: $26.70
This month's Total Value of Both Funds: $2,217.07
Total Value at July 31 2007: $2178.49
*Increase from Prior Month: $38.58
* Increase due to decent bottle & can redemptions, money finds and favorable share prices increases for REITs.
FMJ - Day 520
August 31: We found two pennies. The first one was found near Jack in the Box on L.A. Ave. The second was found at the Von's grocery store on Yosemite Ave.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $6.21
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.74
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.74 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.14 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 426 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 3
Running Stats
This Month: $6.21
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.74
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.74 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.14 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 426 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
FMJ - Day 518
August 29: Ajay found a quarter and a penny at In-N-Out Burger on Stearns St. I found a penny in the parking lot of the post office.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.27
Bottles & Cans Collected: 6
Running Stats
This Month: $6.19
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.12 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 423 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.27
Bottles & Cans Collected: 6
Running Stats
This Month: $6.19
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.72
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.72 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $828.12 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 423 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
FMJ - Day 517
August 28: I found a dime and a penny. The dime was found in front of Subway on Cochran St. behind our Wal-mart. At Wal-Mart, the penny was found at our checkout. Did the school supply hunt -- this year our schools require every kid have a three-day supply of emergency food -- we're getting there.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $5.92
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.45
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.45 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $827.85 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 417 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $5.92
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.45
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.45 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $827.85 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 417 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
The Bottles and Cans from Our Trip
As with every trip, this trip was no different, we saved all our bottles and cans for recycling. How many were we able to stuff in the two large suit cases, one racquet bag, and a duffle bag? 95! Worth $4.75! The nice thing about trips out of state is that we don't pay the California Return Deposit. So, whatever we collect from the recycling is pure profit.
I discovered that a lot of bottles and cans used out of state are "marked" for deposit return is California. If "CA CRV" or "CA DEPOSIT" or "CA CASH RETURN" is written on the labeling, it can be recycled for cash in California.
My parents and siblings are going to start mailing their bottles and cans to me rather than "pay" for the curbside recycling in their hometowns. You can ship dry water bottles quite cheaply as they don't weigh very much. Also, the bottles make great stuffers for those Xmas and Ebay packages. Just a tip.
Recycling Update: Last night, the kids and I returned $6.65 worth of bottles and cans.
Some Stats
Bottles & Cans Collected: 95
Bottles and Cans Collected: 412 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
I discovered that a lot of bottles and cans used out of state are "marked" for deposit return is California. If "CA CRV" or "CA DEPOSIT" or "CA CASH RETURN" is written on the labeling, it can be recycled for cash in California.
My parents and siblings are going to start mailing their bottles and cans to me rather than "pay" for the curbside recycling in their hometowns. You can ship dry water bottles quite cheaply as they don't weigh very much. Also, the bottles make great stuffers for those Xmas and Ebay packages. Just a tip.
Recycling Update: Last night, the kids and I returned $6.65 worth of bottles and cans.
Some Stats
Bottles & Cans Collected: 95
Bottles and Cans Collected: 412 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $962.38
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
FMJ - Day 516
August 27: Return trip home. We had to leave Philadelphia at 8:00A.M. to make our flight home from BWI airport in Baltimore. We flew Southwest Airlines by way of Kansas City to Los Angeles LAX. It was a very bumpy flight... Why does Southwest always used the Reverse Thruster when landing? I think they do it to get to gate faster... somehow it saves time, I think. It sure make the landing an event though.
At Kansas City, I found a dime near gate 32. Ajay found a New Zealand 20 Cent Coin and two pennies in LAX. (We brought back cans and bottle from our week long trip in our suit cases -- I'll count them tomorrow.)
Glad to be home.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.12
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $5.81
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.34
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.34 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $827.74 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
At Kansas City, I found a dime near gate 32. Ajay found a New Zealand 20 Cent Coin and two pennies in LAX. (We brought back cans and bottle from our week long trip in our suit cases -- I'll count them tomorrow.)
Glad to be home.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.12
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $5.81
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.34
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.34 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $827.74 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
FMJ - Day 515
August 26: Nirav's and Archana's Wedding Day. Their wedding was held in the Liberty Ballroom at the Marriott Hotel on Market Street in Philadelphia... What a grand wedding! Family and Friends attended from all over the world... arriving from India, London, Toronto, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Syracuse, and elsewhere unknown. Totally International!
Indian Weddings are quite the party... lots of food, elegant Saris and entertainment. Colorful!
Maya and Ajay dressed in newly tailored traditional Indian garb... they looked like the Maharaja's prince and princess. My wife wore one of the finest Sari I've ever seen... dark blue silk beaded in gold, ruby and emerald... WOW!
Archana, our bride, wore a pink and gold Sari... It was out of this world. Uncle Nirav wore a gold Punjabi, long string of flowers, and a festooned Crown. It was quite a sight to see... you felt as if you had been transported to 12th century Princely India!
Traditional dances and singing... I had sung a song in Hindi I've rehearsed many times in the car and shower. The song, Ajanabe, is from an Indian Movie called Dil Se. The crowd loved it... I totally nailed it! One lady thought I should compete on "Indian Idol!"
Om Thrushdhi!
Indian Weddings are quite the party... lots of food, elegant Saris and entertainment. Colorful!
Maya and Ajay dressed in newly tailored traditional Indian garb... they looked like the Maharaja's prince and princess. My wife wore one of the finest Sari I've ever seen... dark blue silk beaded in gold, ruby and emerald... WOW!
Archana, our bride, wore a pink and gold Sari... It was out of this world. Uncle Nirav wore a gold Punjabi, long string of flowers, and a festooned Crown. It was quite a sight to see... you felt as if you had been transported to 12th century Princely India!
Traditional dances and singing... I had sung a song in Hindi I've rehearsed many times in the car and shower. The song, Ajanabe, is from an Indian Movie called Dil Se. The crowd loved it... I totally nailed it! One lady thought I should compete on "Indian Idol!"
Om Thrushdhi!
FMJ - Day 514
August 25: Well, now the fun begins... on this day, we had to drive from my brother Terry's house in Gaithersburg, Maryland to my parent's place in Bethany Beach, Delaware then back-track to Baltimore to pick-up my wife at BWI airport for our final trip of the day to Philadelphia, PA. WHY all this driving? Dry Cleaning!
Not knowing how our adventurous week might go, I put my suits in for dry cleaning near my parent's home. Our trip to Gaithersburg the prior day was totally unplanned... just on a whim we went there. So, my drycleaning was not to be ready before Friday at 5:00p.m. So, I required my suits for the wedding and there you have it. DRIVE!
NO finds for this day... next time think I'll drop of my drycleaning near the airport.
Not knowing how our adventurous week might go, I put my suits in for dry cleaning near my parent's home. Our trip to Gaithersburg the prior day was totally unplanned... just on a whim we went there. So, my drycleaning was not to be ready before Friday at 5:00p.m. So, I required my suits for the wedding and there you have it. DRIVE!
NO finds for this day... next time think I'll drop of my drycleaning near the airport.
FMJ - Day 513
August 24: We left my parent's home in Bethany Beach, Del. to enjoy a day back home in Gaithersburg, Maryland... I took my kids around to the places where I grew up. I showed them the first court where I began my love affair with the sport of tennis 32 years ago. We ate a Chinese lunch at Wok Express in Montgomery Village Center... that restaurant has been there forever. Good Food always!
In the afternoon, I took the kids to our old neighborhood in Potomac Falls, Virginia. We made a surprise visit upon her best friend, Alma. They shared 4 hours of story telling about "Maya's California Adventure." Amazing how grown-up Alma seems since we left... Girls do mature faster than boys. Super smart kid!
Our last stop before moving on to Philadelphia for my wife's cousins wedding was a stop at Tyson's Corner Mall. Wow, they've expanded... It's a mega mall now! You could spend an entire day in that place... new food courts and theaters and a Barnes and Noble! Even I might shop there!
We found 69 cents in the form of a quarter, 3 dimes, a nickel and 9 pennies in this day's journey.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.69
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $5.79
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.22
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.22 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $827.62 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
In the afternoon, I took the kids to our old neighborhood in Potomac Falls, Virginia. We made a surprise visit upon her best friend, Alma. They shared 4 hours of story telling about "Maya's California Adventure." Amazing how grown-up Alma seems since we left... Girls do mature faster than boys. Super smart kid!
Our last stop before moving on to Philadelphia for my wife's cousins wedding was a stop at Tyson's Corner Mall. Wow, they've expanded... It's a mega mall now! You could spend an entire day in that place... new food courts and theaters and a Barnes and Noble! Even I might shop there!
We found 69 cents in the form of a quarter, 3 dimes, a nickel and 9 pennies in this day's journey.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.69
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $5.79
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $183.22
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $367.22 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $827.62 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
FMJ - Day 512
August 23: On our third day of Vacation, we enjoyed the company of my sister, Debbie and my nephew and neice, Nicholas and Sara. I hadn't been with them in a year... my how big those two have gotten... Sara is such a cutie pie... So, sweet... just like her mother. Nicky is going to be a great tennis player when he comes out to California next summer... he's an athlete all around.
No finds again for this day 512. We did enjoy a fine evening of dining together at Ponzetti's Pizza! It was great to just get together with family.
No finds again for this day 512. We did enjoy a fine evening of dining together at Ponzetti's Pizza! It was great to just get together with family.
FMJ - Day 511
August 22: Uncle Robbie drove to the beach to meet us for more family fun... Baja Go-Karts on Rt. 50 in West Ocean City... Maya and I race the "Stock Cars." She's going to be an "excellent driver." Ajay and Uncle Robbie race in the twin-seaters.
There's nothing funner than Go-Karts!
Grotto Pizza Again!
NO FINDS ON DAY 511.
There's nothing funner than Go-Karts!
Grotto Pizza Again!
NO FINDS ON DAY 511.
FMJ - Day 510
August 21: An evening walk along the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk... the kids and Uncle Terry rode the rides at Trimper's Boardwalk Amusement Park. Ajay rode on the Himalaya! Along our stroll, we found a quarter, dime and 5 pennies. If your ever in Ocean City, you've got the have a bucket of Thrasher's French Fries... absolutely the best fries in America! Uncle Terry and Aunt Mindy spoiled Maya and Ajay with gifts... their favorite was a digital picture that turn them into Annakin Skywalker and Padme from a Star Wars poster. Our day was filled with eating all the "bad food" we crave... Grotto Pizza! Fisher's Candied Popcorn! Thrasher's! Super Pretzels! Utz Potato Chips!
Our first East Coast Meal was a stop at Waffle House for a "real late night breakfast."
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.40
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $5.10
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $182.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $366.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.93 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Our first East Coast Meal was a stop at Waffle House for a "real late night breakfast."
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.40
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $5.10
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $182.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $366.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.93 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
FMJ - Day 509
August 20: On our first day of our trip back east, we found 11 pennies. A single penny was found at LAX. After landing in Baltimore's BWI Airport, we picked up our rental car for the drive to Delaware. A stop at 7-11 in Havre de Grace, Maryland for some wake-me-up coffee brought the FMJ 10 more pennies... all found in a parking space out front of the store.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $4.70
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $182.13
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $366.13 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.53 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.11
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $4.70
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $182.13
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $366.13 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.53 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Sunday, August 19, 2007
FMJ - Day 508 "Start of Vacation"
August 19: We found 34 cents while strolling the Topango Promenade Mall to escape 100 degree weather today. There were 2 dimes, a nickel and 9 pennies in our take.
We're (the kids and I) leaving for the East Coast... Bethany Beach, Delaware. Going to visit the "Grands" in their new beach home. We will return the following Monday night.
Have fun... Let's hope the economy doesn't fall apart while we're away. Any of you watching all this mess in credit markets... Glad I'm not looking to finance a house anytime soon. OUCH!
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.34
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $4.59
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $182.02
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $366.02 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.42 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
We're (the kids and I) leaving for the East Coast... Bethany Beach, Delaware. Going to visit the "Grands" in their new beach home. We will return the following Monday night.
Have fun... Let's hope the economy doesn't fall apart while we're away. Any of you watching all this mess in credit markets... Glad I'm not looking to finance a house anytime soon. OUCH!
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.34
Bottles & Cans Collected:
Running Stats
This Month: $4.59
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $182.02
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $366.02 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.42 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Saturday, August 18, 2007
FMJ - Day 507
August 18: $1.02 found in the form of 4 quarters and 2 pennies. All of it at Weinerschnitzel on L.A. Ave. in Simi Valley.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $1.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 9
Running Stats
This Month: $4.25
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $181.68
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $365.68 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.08 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $1.02
Bottles & Cans Collected: 9
Running Stats
This Month: $4.25
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $181.68
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $365.68 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $826.08 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 317 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
FMJ - Day 506
August 17: We found 26 cents. At In-N-OUt Burger in Moorpark for dinner, a dime and nickel were scooped from their spots on the floor. After dinner, Target for sundries and we find a dime inside and a penny along the sidewalk out front.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.37 including finds from the last days.
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $3.23
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $180.66
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $364.66 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $825.06 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 308 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.37 including finds from the last days.
Bottles & Cans Collected: 7
Running Stats
This Month: $3.23
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $180.66
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $364.66 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $825.06 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 308 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Friday, August 17, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
FMJ - Day 504
August 14: On a trip to Topanga Promenade Mall with our friends from Washington, D.C., the kids and I found 29 cents -- a quarter and four pennies.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.29
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $2.86
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $180.29
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $364.29 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.69 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 296 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.29
Bottles & Cans Collected: 5
Running Stats
This Month: $2.86
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $180.29
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $364.29 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.69 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 296 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Monday, August 13, 2007
FMJ - Day 503
August 13: Maya and I had a father/Daughter day. We played tennis, shopped and had a "long lunch" together. Along our trails, we found a nickel and penny. We also collected 20 bottles and cans.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.06
Bottles & Cans Collected: 20
Running Stats
This Month: $2.57
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $180.00
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $364.00 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.40 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 291 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.06
Bottles & Cans Collected: 20
Running Stats
This Month: $2.57
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $180.00
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $364.00 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.40 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 291 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Sunday, August 12, 2007
FMJ - Day 502
August 12: Found 25 cents -- 2 dimes and 5 pennies. In the morning, I played in the Northridge Summer Men's 35 and Over Singles Tournament for the finals match... I WON THE MATCH 6-0, 6-0! There was only one other player in the tournament and he was rated a 3.5 player. Easy Win -- Nice Trophy! I found a penny on the way to the courts... it was lying near the sidewalk on Zelzah Ave.
After the match, I enjoyed some nice Chicken with Cashews at Pick Up Stix in Porter Ranch. Then, I took the kids to Baskin Robbins -- found a penny on the floor and one outside. A stop at the Albertson's on L.A. Ave & Stearns St. -- we found 2 dimes and 2 pennies in the coin counting machine.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.28
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $2.51
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $179.94
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $363.94 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.34 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 271 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
After the match, I enjoyed some nice Chicken with Cashews at Pick Up Stix in Porter Ranch. Then, I took the kids to Baskin Robbins -- found a penny on the floor and one outside. A stop at the Albertson's on L.A. Ave & Stearns St. -- we found 2 dimes and 2 pennies in the coin counting machine.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.28
Bottles & Cans Collected: 10
Running Stats
This Month: $2.51
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $179.94
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $363.94 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.34 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 271 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
FMJ - Day 501
August 11: We took our friends to LegoLand... Can you say, "Yawn?" Found a penny in the park and two pennies on the way home. I'll add them to Day 502.
Friday, August 10, 2007
FMJ - Day 500
August 10: I found three quarters resting in the coin return shoot of a newspaper vending machine outside of the Ralph's on Sycamore Ave. Ajay found a penny inside the store. Our friends have gone to San Diego this evening and we will meet them tomorrow at LegoLand in Carlsbad, CA. Might be good coin hunting...
Earlier, Ajay and I went to bottle return machines... But, they were out of order -- not working. Luckily, someone just earlier than us also stopped by to find the same disorder and left a bag full of bottles by the machines. We happily accepted them.
Recycling Update: Today's turn-in netted $20.05 for the B&C Fund. We also found a penny near the machines.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.78
Bottles & Cans Collected: 30
Running Stats
This Month: $2.23
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $179.66
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $363.66 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.06 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 261 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Earlier, Ajay and I went to bottle return machines... But, they were out of order -- not working. Luckily, someone just earlier than us also stopped by to find the same disorder and left a bag full of bottles by the machines. We happily accepted them.
Recycling Update: Today's turn-in netted $20.05 for the B&C Fund. We also found a penny near the machines.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.78
Bottles & Cans Collected: 30
Running Stats
This Month: $2.23
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $179.66
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $363.66 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $824.06 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 261 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $955.73
Thursday, August 09, 2007
FMJ - Day 499 EARTHQUAKE!
August 9: I found a single penny at McDonald's. We experienced our first earthquake at 12:58AM since moving to Simi Valley, California in October 2005. The earthquake measured 4.6 on the Richter Scale and was centered about 3 miles away from our house.
What did the Quake feel like? To start-off, we were completely asleep when it struck. At first, the french doors to our master bedroom shook extremely violently and there was this constant rumble sound. My first thought was that someone was breaking into our house. Then, the bed started shaking and hopping! Next thought I had was that we were start to float then tumble. Then, after about 5 seconds, I was asking myself... could this be an earthquake? Sure was! THE HOUSE SHOOK FOR A GOOD 30 SECONDS! We have some friends from the east coast staying with us this week. What a welcome for them! Their first quake, too.
What happened after the quake? A few pictures and books fell. All motion detector lights in the neighborhood turned on... From pitch black to bright light. And, many car alarms were blaring. For us, we incurred a few cracks in the stucco on the house, a crack in our cement driveway and a drain pipe under the sink which dislodged from the Drain's downspout... PLASTIC PIPES SUCK!
My thought about quakes are that you will never know what one feels like until you experience it... It's scary, violent, and EVIL!
The "expert" on T.V. called this one, "a good quake" as it most likely release a lot of ground pressure and may have forestalled a larger quake. Let me tell you, THERE ARE NO GOOD EARTHQUAKES!
What did the Quake feel like? To start-off, we were completely asleep when it struck. At first, the french doors to our master bedroom shook extremely violently and there was this constant rumble sound. My first thought was that someone was breaking into our house. Then, the bed started shaking and hopping! Next thought I had was that we were start to float then tumble. Then, after about 5 seconds, I was asking myself... could this be an earthquake? Sure was! THE HOUSE SHOOK FOR A GOOD 30 SECONDS! We have some friends from the east coast staying with us this week. What a welcome for them! Their first quake, too.
What happened after the quake? A few pictures and books fell. All motion detector lights in the neighborhood turned on... From pitch black to bright light. And, many car alarms were blaring. For us, we incurred a few cracks in the stucco on the house, a crack in our cement driveway and a drain pipe under the sink which dislodged from the Drain's downspout... PLASTIC PIPES SUCK!
My thought about quakes are that you will never know what one feels like until you experience it... It's scary, violent, and EVIL!
The "expert" on T.V. called this one, "a good quake" as it most likely release a lot of ground pressure and may have forestalled a larger quake. Let me tell you, THERE ARE NO GOOD EARTHQUAKES!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
FMJ - Day 497 Recovered Glued Quarter!
August 7: Another trip to the 99 Cents Only store today. This time, we went to the one on Tapo St. -- the store just got in a shipment of bagged salads and cantaloupe. I couldn't resist the price -- 99 cents, of course. Anyway, Ajay found 2 pennies inside the store. Upon leaving, there was this quarter laying near the entrance which some very mischievous youngsters had glued to the sidewalk as a joke. Just happens that the boys who glued it were sitting on the wall of the flower beds outside the store to watch the shoppers leaving who tried in vain to retrieve the coin. I gleaned this fact from Maya who happened to overhear them talking about doing it in the store. Jokes on them, after stowing my purchase in the car, I returned with my iron 3 lb dumbell and a chisel which I always keep in the trunk of my car for times like this -- ONE SWING AND THE QUARTER WAS MINE!
Prior to the entertaining 99 Cents Only store event, the kids and I had lunch at the nearby Taco Bell -- found a dime and a penny in the parking lot.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.38
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $1.45
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.88
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.88 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $823.28 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 231 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Prior to the entertaining 99 Cents Only store event, the kids and I had lunch at the nearby Taco Bell -- found a dime and a penny in the parking lot.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.38
Bottles & Cans Collected: 0
Running Stats
This Month: $1.45
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.88
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.88 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $823.28 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 231 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
FMJ - Day 496
August 6: We found 2 dimes and three pennies at the 99 Cents Only store on L.A. Ave.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.23
Bottles & Cans Collected: 11
Running Stats
This Month: $1.07
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.50
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.50 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $822.90 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 231 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.23
Bottles & Cans Collected: 11
Running Stats
This Month: $1.07
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.50
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.50 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $822.90 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 231 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Sunday, August 05, 2007
FMJ - Day 495
August 5: 19 cents found. While shopping for the umpteenth time for a rug for Mayma's Family room, Ajay and I found a dime and a penny. In the morning, I stopped at Carl's Jr. on South St. in Cerritos for some early morning grub... found three pennies. After tennis, I stopped at Border's -- found a nickel.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.19
Bottles & Cans Collected: 32
Running Stats
This Month: $.84
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.27
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.27 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $822.67 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 220 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.19
Bottles & Cans Collected: 32
Running Stats
This Month: $.84
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.27
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.27 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $822.67 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 220 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Friday, August 03, 2007
FMJ - Day 493
August 3: Ajay and I found 52 cents along our morning walk -- 2 quarters and two pennies. The quarters were curiously found along side some discarded McDonald's food along Canby St. behind the McDonald's on Reseda Blvd. Maybe it was the Found Money God's way of punishing litterbugs?
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.52
Bottles & Cans Collected: 40
Running Stats
This Month: $.65
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.08
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.08 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $822.48 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 188 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.52
Bottles & Cans Collected: 40
Running Stats
This Month: $.65
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $178.08
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $362.08 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $822.48 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 188 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Thursday, August 02, 2007
FMJ - Day 492
August 2: In the morning, Ajay and I walked from the Tennis Camp at Northridge along Zelzah Ave. up to Chatsworth Blvd. and back to CSUN. It was quite a walk and we found three pennies along the way.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 62
Running Stats
This Month: $.13
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $177.56
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $361.56 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $821.96 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 148 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.03
Bottles & Cans Collected: 62
Running Stats
This Month: $.13
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $177.56
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $361.56 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $821.96 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 148 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
FMJ - Day 491
August 1: Found a dime at the Von's on Yosemite Ave. We picked up 86 water bottles at the tennis camp this morning.
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.10
Bottles & Cans Collected: 86
Running Stats
This Month: $.10
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $177.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $361.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $821.93 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 86 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Today's Stats
Money Finds: $.10
Bottles & Cans Collected: 86
Running Stats
This Month: $.10
Last Month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $177.53
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $361.53 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $821.93 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 86 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Recycling Update.
July 31: Late last night, Ajay and I found a new recycling center in Chatsworth to return our bottles and cans. Our cache fetched $29.70 for the B&C Fund.
Bottles & Cans Fund: $935.68
Bottles & Cans Fund: $935.68
End of the Month Stats for July 2007!
End of Month Stats:
Total found - June 2007: $112.11
Average Amount Found per Day: $3.62
Stock Held:
15.191 Shares/PEI Worth: $591.54
20.487 Shares/GRT Worth: $435.55
Total Stock Value: $1,027.09
Value at June 30, 2007: $1,175.62
Stock purchase cost: $735.31 (includes reinvested dividends & interest)
Excess Value of Stock Over Cost: $291.78
Other Funds Owned
Non-deposited FMJ Funds(still in the jar): $196.81
FMJ Savings Account: $18.91
Income
This month: $9.65
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $45.54
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10
Total Dividends Received: $145.89 (Since 2003 merger of CWN & PEI)
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $1,279.23
Bottles & Cans Fund: $935.68
Increase in B&C Fund: $91.39
This month's Total Value of Both Funds: $2,178.49
Total Value at June 30, 2007: $2123.52
*Increase from Prior Month: $54.97
* Increase due to higher money finds and bottle & can redemptions as share prices for REITs continued to slip.
July 31, 2007 - Running Stats
This month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $177.43
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $361.43 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $821.83 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 965 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
June 30, 2007 - Running stats
This month: $9.07
2007 Finds: $65.32
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $249.32 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $709.72 (since 1-1-2000)
Number of Bottles and Cans Collected: 489 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $844.29
Total found - June 2007: $112.11
Average Amount Found per Day: $3.62
Stock Held:
15.191 Shares/PEI Worth: $591.54
20.487 Shares/GRT Worth: $435.55
Total Stock Value: $1,027.09
Value at June 30, 2007: $1,175.62
Stock purchase cost: $735.31 (includes reinvested dividends & interest)
Excess Value of Stock Over Cost: $291.78
Other Funds Owned
Non-deposited FMJ Funds(still in the jar): $196.81
FMJ Savings Account: $18.91
Income
This month: $9.65
Savings Interest 2007: 98 cents
Savings Interest 2006: $1.77
Dividends 2006: $34.30
Dividends 2007: $45.54
Non-reinvested Dividends: $17.10
Total Dividends Received: $145.89 (Since 2003 merger of CWN & PEI)
Total Asset Value of FMJ Fund: $1,279.23
Bottles & Cans Fund: $935.68
Increase in B&C Fund: $91.39
This month's Total Value of Both Funds: $2,178.49
Total Value at June 30, 2007: $2123.52
*Increase from Prior Month: $54.97
* Increase due to higher money finds and bottle & can redemptions as share prices for REITs continued to slip.
July 31, 2007 - Running Stats
This month: $112.11
2007 Finds: $177.43
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $361.43 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $821.83 (since 1-1-2000)
Bottles and Cans Collected: 965 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $935.68
June 30, 2007 - Running stats
This month: $9.07
2007 Finds: $65.32
Since FMJ Blog Inception: $249.32 (March 28, 2006)
Total Found for FMJ Fund: $709.72 (since 1-1-2000)
Number of Bottles and Cans Collected: 489 for the month.
Bottles & Cans Return Fund: $844.29
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