December 17th, 2011. (Day 23): Step Fourteen

Step Fourteen: $40.00 - $80.00 

Stake coming into this Step:$50.75

The good roll ended.  However, money is money and it all has to be accounted for.  We stopped at Subway after hearing Will whine about how hungry he was (I will take it out of his Christmas presents).  While we were paying (or trying to pay actually because the credit card machine was down and I had to get cash which cost me $4) I spied a penny  ($0.01) on the ground near the corner.  I ordered Will to get it which he did with no issues.  Good boy.

Later that day Michele made her mark.  She found a penny  ($0.01) in the Big Store in the check-out lane.   What a great wife.

Grand Total: $50.77

December 16th, 2011. (Day 22): Step Fourteen

Step Fourteen: $40.00 - $80.00 

Stake coming into this Step:$50.04

The help the boss strategy (Entertainment Strategy) is still working.  I went to work today (on my day off, foolish).  Again, he was still packing.  I gave him a hand since he needed one (really he has only one working hand, pun intended).   We came across some change ($0.72) and he knew that I knew I was longing for it.  He gave it to me.  Sometimes being nice does get you something.  

Being in the generous mood (but not to generous), I walked to Freddy's office and gave him a penny (-$0.01).  He was so happy and put it in his little piggy bank. I netted ($0.71)  I almost did not give it to him.  It is hard to find money. 

Grand Total: $50.75