A question about : The One and Only Oktoberfest NSD Challenge!
We are a happy (and some might say mildly insane) bunch doing battle with those retailers - and there's plenty of temptation out there at the moment. We are seriously committed to saving money, but nobody said it can't be done with a smile on your face - so we organise riotous nights out and gatecrash any function going - all without leaving the comfort of our own imaginations or armchairs!
On a slightly more serious note, we are here to help each other avoid spending for the number of days we feel we can manage to try to take back some control over our hard-earned money. What you class as a spend' is entirely your choice; some people will try to shop on the days DD/SO etc are paid, whilst others will not include essentials such as rent. Have a look for a post from our sponsor (and godmother of this challenge) BigMummaF, this contains some guidelines and ideas for starting you off on the challenge.
It's amazing how inventive you get when you're determined NOT to spend - from weird menu ingredients to surprising DIY solutions - but you know what? 99% of the time those wacky ideas work.
Just remember that mentioning the F word (f-a-i-l!) is not allowed,and anyone who does will have a swift visit from Shawn the Shark! 
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We're hoping to see lots of new faces this month,so don't be shy!
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- So,here we are again!
September is drawing to a close and the nights are fair drawing in....
What we need is a bit of excitement,conviviality,good cheer and maybe a beer or three.The NSD gang are heading off to Mьnchen to celebrate at the famed and you are all welcome!!!
Of course,there will also be non-alcohic beer on tap for anyone wishing to remain sober.I have been once to the Oktoberfest,all the way back in 1993! Goodness that's now over twenty years ago. We had a great time.Suprisingly,I remember quite a lot of it.
Here is a link to the official Oktoberfest website.
What of the prizes,I hear you ask?
Be prepared to be amazed!
1st target
2nd target
3rd target
4th target
Target exceeded
And finally,introducing a new,ab fab prize for those who don't quite reach target: a lovely cake as a consolation prize!
Thank you Igor,but I don't think that you're allowed to bring HM beer.That means that you'll need to get your wallet out of storage.Oh,and your lederhosen...are they still in one piece?I heard that you had to get them fumigated after last year's shenanigans. You might need to get a new pair;we don't want any nasty surprises now,do we? No,you can't wear Hubert's pair,sorry.You're not really the same shape.You don't really suit pink'n'sparkly anyway...And Hubert,please stay off
the beer this time.That's if you're planning on wearing your roller skates.Remember last year's accident?No,maybe that's for the best then... - Some helpful suggestions and ideas to follow below from our sponsor and godmother, BigMummaF
NO SPEND CHALLENGE. - Post your target and I'll add you to the list.
marmiterulesok 10/10 [B][COLOR="Purple"]achieved![B][B] 2nd target[B]15/15 achieved! Target exceeded17/15achieved!
Knit Witch 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! 3rd target 20/20 achieved! 4th target 25/25 achieved! Target exceeded! 29/25 achieved!
Vicky496 4/7
lindor 10/10 achieved!
ott09 4/10
fedupandskint 25/25 achieved! Target exceeded 28/25 achieved!
Nargleblast 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded 16/15
kathy40uk 14/15
Munchin 3/10
t2rry 19/20
financially exposed 0/10
Learning2Budget12/12achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! Target exceeded18/15 achieved!
belleandthebudget 0/10
gothrockchic1 8/12
black cat 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! 3rd target 18/18 achieved! Target exceeded [COLOR="Red"]20/18achieved!/COLOR]
kxc798 1/15
Penguins86 9/12
worriedpenguin 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 11/15
tatabubbly 5/12
donna dynamo 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 15/15 achieved! 3rd target 19/22
Ever The Optimist 8/10
Aloofdragon15/15 achieved!
rockm87 4/10
stripeyjumpergirl 5/12
Sundaysgirl10/10 achieved! 2nd target 16/15
LINKYPIE2009 0/5
cuddlymarm 0/15
butterfly2507 10/10 achieved! 2nd target15/15 achieved! 3rd target 22/22 achieved!
bizzybee 15/15 achieved!
Nintud 4/10
iloveshopping93 8/10
mobo1980 10/15
purple.sarah 1/10
georgiebrown0 0/12
slowlyfading 18/18 achieved! Target exceeded! 19/18 achieved!
kerri gt 15/15
DeafLeopard 10/10 achieved! 2nd target 13/15
StressedSteph 1/20
Butti 6/10
Buffythedebtslayer 8/10
jaxsmar 19/18
Aphidgirl9/10
suziebabe 15/15 achieved!
Caterina 10/10
Saver-upper12/12
achieved! Target exceeded14/12 achieved! - If you want to do an 'in a row' challenge,let me know and I'll add your name here.Here is your wunderbar prize
marmiterulesok 4 in a row achieved!
Knit Witch 5 in a row achieved! 23 in a row achieved! you deserve two!
gothrockchic1 3 in a row
purple.sarah 3 in a row
DeafLeopard 3 in a row
suziebabe 3 in a row
Learning2Budget 4 in a row achieved! - Here is a link to the September thread.
- Starting with my usual 10 please Marmite and 5 in a row (and I am planning on going "Sober for October" so having these prizes could be hard )
- I think I did at least 7 this last month, but I wasn't counting properly... wish I had!
So I'm joining the challenge properly this month with an initial target of 7! - Hi all,
I'd like to go for 10 nsds again. What with the temptations of the Oktoberfest and half term I think that's the best I can manage. I could do with a new dirndl too, as the old one is feeling a tad snug...and that won't be cheap either - Could I join please? 10 NSDs for me to start
- Here I go with an attempt at 25 NSD for October, let's see if I can hit this target!
- Guten Tag meine Damen und Herren und wilkommen zum Oktoberfest! (Hopefully that is grammatically correct-ish).
Get yer lederhosen polished and strike up the Oompah, it's time to celebrate with a few virtual beers and plenty of sausage. And for starters, Meistress marmite, put me down for 15 NSDs!
(Not now, Igor, get back to the September thread and get on with organising the school prom!) - Hi all in October thread
I have a few things on in October including cat's needing their boosters but I think If I plan carefully I can do my 15 so please put me down for that for October
See you all next month - Hi all,
I would like to go with 10 NSDs in Oct - 20 again for me please Marmite
- And 10 NSDs for me. First timer here, please be gentle :-)
- 12 NSD for me please.x
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