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trplnkl · 02-24-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stevetheupsguy

Amen to that, brother. Here's an idea. How's about we take a collection, here at the café. We could use the change we accumulate in 3 months time and donate it to a charity we all find suitable. I know this will take a poll, but I'm sure we could come up with a list of places that could use our spare cash, and boil it down to one. I think that would be a collective boost for all of us, and the best part is, we can do it anonymously. Just a thought, as I sit here eating breakfast.

That's not a bad idea as such, but I would rather do this on my own. It is kind of a personal thing, I was even reluctant to share that info. I like the idea of being able to do something for those that fall through the cracks of the organized charities.

Example: A few years ago I was on a message board that was mainly local to the town I live in. There was a young woman with a couple of kids that her ingrate of a husband just up and left her and the kids with just her part time job to sustain them. She was in trouble. She had good plans for helping herself but it was going to take a few weeks to get it all in line. Another poster on that board knew her IRL, so I contacted him and gave him my jar $ to pass on to her with the stipulation that she was to never know who sent it. She never mentioned the money on the message board but did allude to a blessing to her that helped make a difference till she got things straightened out. This in turn was a blessing to me.

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by trplnkl

That's not a bad idea as such, but I would rather do this on my own. It is kind of a personal thing, I was even reluctant to share that info. I like the idea of being able to do something for those that fall through the cracks of the organized charities.

Example: A few years ago I was on a message board that was mainly local to the town I live in. There was a young woman with a couple of kids that her ingrate of a husband just up and left her and the kids with just her part time job to sustain them. She was in trouble. She had good plans for helping herself but it was going to take a few weeks to get it all in line. Another poster on that board knew her IRL, so I contacted him and gave him my jar $ to pass on to her with the stipulation that she was to never know who sent it. She never mentioned the money on the message board but did allude to a blessing to her that helped make a difference till she got things straightened out. This in turn was a blessing to me.

That's pretty cool Trpl.

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 05:49 AM

I must confess, most of my charity stays at home. I just sent my youngest son a couple hundred. He had his hrs cut back at work. Over the last 2 yrs or so I've given him probably a grand. My oldest son is doing well on his own and my middle son is a no-good lazy ass that expects everything to be handed to him on a silver platter. My hubbys 2 kids are doing well on their own and daddy takes real good care of them as well. (not trying to be facetious). In fact he bought my motorcycle for his son and gave his daughter the same amount of money. She needed it.

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by trplnkl

That's not a bad idea as such, but I would rather do this on my own. It is kind of a personal thing, I was even reluctant to share that info. I like the idea of being able to do something for those that fall through the cracks of the organized charities.

Example: A few years ago I was on a message board that was mainly local to the town I live in. There was a young woman with a couple of kids that her ingrate of a husband just up and left her and the kids with just her part time job to sustain them. She was in trouble. She had good plans for helping herself but it was going to take a few weeks to get it all in line. Another poster on that board knew her IRL, so I contacted him and gave him my jar $ to pass on to her with the stipulation that she was to never know who sent it. She never mentioned the money on the message board but did allude to a blessing to her that helped make a difference till she got things straightened out. This in turn was a blessing to me.

That was great, 555! What I was talking about, was aside from what we do around our towns. I'm not wealthy, by any means, but have donated my time for a worthwhile cause. I'm thinking of something more along the lines of paying it forward. Still, this is just a thought, but isn't this a free website. I mean, I don't pay anything to use this website, yet I get so much out of it.

I'd like to do something to show my appreciation. I know Cheryl wouldn't ask for anything, but maybe we could save up some money in our jars, and donate it to a responsible charity, through this website. Again, this is just a thought, as I have just finished my breakfast and prepare to walk out the door to go to physical therapy.

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

I must confess, most of my charity stays at home. I just sent my youngest son a couple hundred. He had his hrs cut back at work. Over the last 2 yrs or so I've given him probably a grand. My oldest son is doing well on his own and my middle son is a no-good lazy ass that expects everything to be handed to him on a silver platter. My hubbys 2 kids are doing well on their own and daddy takes real good care of them as well. (not trying to be facetious). In fact he bought my motorcycle for his son and gave his daughter the same amount of money. She needed it.

Same here, I'm just talking about that change in the jar. No worries, this was just me thinking out loud.

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stevetheupsguy

Same here, I'm just talking about that change in the jar. No worries, this was just me thinking out loud.

I know that silly boy! Actually I was kind of feeling a little embarrassed. We make good money and there are many that don't. Your idea is very good. And since I refuse to give to that corporate thingy

, then doing something else would work. I like Trpl's idea better though. I think I would rather keep it here in my own area. I try to shop local businesses for the same reason.

UpstateNYUPSer · 02-24-2009, 06:07 AM

I used to keep my change in a coffee mug on my kitchen counter but my son would go through and take all of the silver so I now have an empty 5 gallon bottled water jug that I throw my change in and keep in my closet. We have a Coinstar in our local grocery store which is where I go to turn my change in to dollars. The only problem is the 9% surcharge but the local banks won't provide this service anymore and I don't have the time or patience to roll my own change so 9% it is.

Tex has it right--charity is best when it comes from the heart and is not done in exchange for publicity or for any reason other than the pure intent of helping those who may be less fortunate than ourselves. I can recall a debate in an earlier thread regarding the "Leadership Givers" banner that some centers put up to honor those who give $750 or more to the United Way. There was also debate as to whether taking advantage of the tax deductions for charitable donations takes away from the spirit of the gift.

I save my deposit soda/beer bottles and combine those with the ones left in the recycling bin at the condo complex where I live and I will then put these out by the street as we have several regular "bottle boys" that go up and down our street(s) looking for empties.

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

I know that silly boy! Actually I was kind of feeling a little embarrassed. We make good money and there are many that don't. Your idea is very good. And since I refuse to give to that corporate thingy

, then doing something else would work. I like Trpl's idea better though. I think I would rather keep it here in my own area. I try to shop local businesses for the same reason.

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Originally Posted by trplnkl

That's not a bad idea as such, but I would rather do this on my own. It is kind of a personal thing, I was even reluctant to share that info. I like the idea of being able to do something for those that fall through the cracks of the organized charities.

Example: A few years ago I was on a message board that was mainly local to the town I live in. There was a young woman with a couple of kids that her ingrate of a husband just up and left her and the kids with just her part time job to sustain them. She was in trouble. She had good plans for helping herself but it was going to take a few weeks to get it all in line. Another poster on that board knew her IRL, so I contacted him and gave him my jar $ to pass on to her with the stipulation that she was to never know who sent it. She never mentioned the money on the message board but did allude to a blessing to her that helped make a difference till she got things straightened out. This in turn was a blessing to me.

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

I used to keep my change in a coffee mug on my kitchen counter but my son would go through and take all of the silver so I now have an empty 5 gallon bottled water jug that I throw my change in and keep in my closet. We have a Coinstar in our local grocery store which is where I go to turn my change in to dollars. The only problem is the 9% surcharge but the local banks won't provide this service anymore and I don't have the time or patience to roll my own change so 9% it is.

Tex has it right--charity is best when it comes from the heart and is not done in exchange for publicity or for any reason other than the pure intent of helping those who may be less fortunate than ourselves. I can recall a debate in an earlier thread regarding the "Leadership Givers" banner that some centers put up to honor those who give $750 or more to the United Way. There was also debate as to whether taking advantage of the tax deductions for charitable donations takes away from the spirit of the gift.

I save my deposit soda/beer bottles and combine those with the ones left in the recycling bin at the condo complex where I live and I will then put these out by the street as we have several regular "bottle boys" that go up and down our street(s) looking for empties.

Point Taken!

rod · 02-24-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

The only problem is the 9% surcharge but the local banks won't provide this service anymore and I don't have the time or patience to roll my own change so 9% it is.

Are you saying your bank won't count your change anymore? Is that a policy for all the banks in your area? It only takes them 10 seconds to dump your container into the change machine so I don't see where the hassle is.

How about joining a Credit Union. They are usually easier to deal with.

backinbrown · 02-24-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rod

Are you saying your bank won't count your change anymore? Is that a policy for all the banks in your area? It only takes them 10 seconds to dump your container into the change machine so I don't see where the hassle is.

How about joining a Credit Union. They are usually easier to deal with.

My local supermarket has a machine dump in change and it counts it for you

UpstateNYUPSer · 02-24-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by backinbrown

My local supermarket has a machine dump in change and it counts it for you

This is what I was talking about above.

Dizzee · 02-24-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

We always keep a change jar, I never use change for anything. It always goes in the jar. You'd be surprised how quickly change accumulates. We also just started a cash can. Any extra cash goes in it for the cruise.

I read a news story not long ago, where a woman saved every $5 bill she recieved. After she collected 10 of them, she would deposit them in a savings account. It added up to several thousand a year for her.

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

I used to keep my change in a coffee mug on my kitchen counter but my son would go through and take all of the silver so I now have an empty 5 gallon bottled water jug that I throw my change in and keep in my closet. We have a Coinstar in our local grocery store which is where I go to turn my change in to dollars. The only problem is the 9% surcharge but the local banks won't provide this service anymore and I don't have the time or patience to roll my own change so 9% it is.

Exchange the word "son" for "daughters", and "9%" for "8%" and my story is the same.

I just cashed out my coin jug the other day to treat myself to a new 28" computer monitor (no more scrolling side to side to see Steve's pictures on the BC).

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzee

I read a news story not long ago, where a woman saved every $5 bill she recieved. After she collected 10 of them, she would deposit them in a savings account. It added up to several thousand a year for her.

Exchange the word "son" for "daughters", and "9%" for "8%" and my story is the same.

I just cashed out my coin jug the other day to treat myself to a new 28" computer monitor (no more scrolling side to side to see Steve's pictures on the BC).

LOL, I'm so Dizzee, my head is spinning........

trplnkl · 02-24-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

I know that silly boy! Actually I was kind of feeling a little embarrassed. We make good money and there are many that don't. Your idea is very good. And since I refuse to give to that corporate thingy

, then doing something else would work. I like Trpl's idea better though. I think I would rather keep it here in my own area. I try to shop local businesses for the same reason.

I have an advantage, both my kids are self supporting with pretty good jobs, rarely do they need help from dear old Dad. However when they do, I am glad to be able to help them. I did recently gift to my oldest to help out with an unexpected event, and need to do something of her little sister. Glad you reminded me of that, thanks.

OK, back to cruise stuff......

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 10:13 AM

It's official, The Cruise is set for April 18th 2010. I sat down with Amy after physical therapy, and we went over a few details. She put it all together and here's what she emailed me.

Hi Everyone, Here is the info for this cruise:

The Browne Café Group
Carnival Valor * April 18th, 2010 * 7 Day Cruise* Miami-Grand Cayman-Isla Roatan-Belize-Cozumel-Miami

You have four cabin types to pick from:

Inside cabin 4B-$605.68 total per person ** 3rd or 4th per person rate is $325.68

Outside cabin w/picture window 6B-$725.68 total per person** 3rd or 4th per person rate is $355.68

Balcony cabin 8B-$895.68 total per person**3rd and 4th per person rate is $405.68

Suite cabin 11-$1405.68 total per person**3rd and 4th per person rate is $505.69

Additionally you may add prepaid gratuities $70.00 per person *** insurance for $79.00-109.00pp based on the
cabin you have booked.
Each CABIN is going to receive a $50.00 on board credit. You may also pick as a group ONE of the following
gifts per cabin: Champagne and Chocolates*Sparkling Cider and Chocolates*bottle of house White wine*
bottle of house Red wine* or a 8x10 group photo.

To book, I will need your Legal Names as it appears on your passport
Birthdates
Address
Telephone number
Emergency Contact person

The U.S. Government requires all guests to be in possession of a valid passport.

Deposit for the group as follows:
$50.00 per person due by Mar, 20th 2009
$250.00 per person due by Nov 10th 2009
Final amount due by Jan 25,2010

If anyone has any questions please contact either Steve or myself **Amy 800-782-1913 amy@indianrivertravel.com
Thank you for your business!!

helenofcalifornia · 02-24-2009, 10:14 AM

I can never repay my Mom for what she has done for me. I figure sacrificing is part of parenthood. You do it without thinking about it and expecting any kind of "payback.". So I do for my kids what my Mom did for me. No paybacks, but an unspoken pact that they will "pay it forward" with their kids.

And Dizzee,what a great idea about five dollar bills!!! I am activating that idea today! It will be interesting to see how much money I can save. Good input, rookie!!!

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rod

Are you saying your bank won't count your change anymore? Is that a policy for all the banks in your area? It only takes them 10 seconds to dump your container into the change machine so I don't see where the hassle is.

How about joining a Credit Union. They are usually easier to deal with.

I wish this was true ROD but we have a friend who is in a credit union and they won't deal with change either. They charge to process it. 2 yrs ago my bank didn't even ask. I had 1100 in change rolled. They took it and gave me cash. No weighing or anything. I don't know if the same is still true. But I will be finding out.

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

I wish this was true ROD but we have a friend who is in a credit union and they won't deal with change either. They charge to process it. 2 yrs ago my bank didn't even ask. I had 1100 in change rolled. They took it and gave me cash. No weighing or anything. I don't know if the same is still true. But I will be finding out.

If your bank doesn't please you in this economy, I'm sure accomodations can be made elsewhere.

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by stevetheupsguy

If your bank doesn't please you in this economy, I'm sure accomodations can be made elsewhere.

And you can damn well bet that is exactly what they will here from me. I've been with my bank for 20 some years. They have my auto and house loans and I just took money off my credit card to get my motorcycle. I would jerk everything I possibly can in a heartbeat.

stevetheupsguy · 02-24-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

And you can damn well bet that is exactly what they will here from me. I've been with my bank for 20 some years. They have my auto and house loans and I just took money off my credit card to get my motorcycle. I would jerk everything I possibly can in a heartbeat.

I hear ya, sistah!

Dizzee · 02-24-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dilligaf

And you can damn well bet that is exactly what they will here from me. I've been with my bank for 20 some years. They have my auto and house loans and I just took money off my credit card to get my motorcycle. I would jerk everything I possibly can in a heartbeat.

That's what she said.

My bank will take rolled change, but, you have to write your name, address, and telephone number on each and every roll. Big PIA.
I guess if a roll turns up a penny short, they know who to look for.

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzee

That's what she said.

My bank will take rolled change, but, you have to write your name, address, and telephone number on each and every roll. Big PIA.
I guess if a roll turns up a penny short, they know who to look for.

This I don't mind doing and expected to do it the last time I went to the bank with change, but I didn't have too. My bank didn't even quibble over it.

trplnkl · 02-24-2009, 11:42 AM

my bank doesn't charge for the service. I just make sure there is nothing it the jar, can or whatever except good coins. Don't want to clog up the machine.

dilligaf · 02-24-2009, 11:43 AM

Trpl, you still out on injury?

trplnkl · 02-24-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stevetheupsguy

It's official, The Cruise is set for April 18th 2010. I sat down with Amy after physical therapy, and we went over a few details. She put it all together and here's what she emailed me.

Steve, I take it that the rates listed are the group rate, did she by any chance say how many were required to get that rate? If I remember right someone said that the deposits were refundable up to a certain point?