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Shard Nov 24th 2013 2:04 pm
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by dwight-van-man (Post 11005804)
Anytime i've won any amount on the lottery (from a tenner to a couple hundred) i've reinvested my winnings in other lottery tickets... even with the jackpot, I fully expect to do the same as the next prize could always be bigger...
...and it could always be non-existent! Careful.

joinerboy Nov 25th 2013 1:44 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Interesting news report on one unlucky winner stateside -

http://news.sky.com/story/1173114/lo...owners-charged

Auld Yin Nov 25th 2013 2:53 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by joinerboy (Post 11006711)
Interesting news report on one unlucky winner stateside -

http://news.sky.com/story/1173114/lo...owners-charged
This happened in Ontario a number of times. The Lottery Commission was obliged to implement new rules to eliminate vendors buying tickets from own stores among other restrictions.

scrubbedexpat133 Nov 27th 2013 4:57 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
It would depend on how much I won. In £ if it was £2M or less then I would probably stay in Atlantic Canada with a flat in Bournemouth and LA area. I would carry on working in my current job and as I said on another thread when I get to about 50 open my own Bistro.

£2-5M then stay in Atlantic Canada but quit current job open Bistro and Wine bar. Flats in Bournemouth, LA area, Berlin, Lisbon and maybe Malaysia.

£5m + Then not sure but would not stay here !

All of the above I would have a modest boat :)

Shard Nov 27th 2013 5:32 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by Alex2201 (Post 11010574)
It would depend on how much I won. In £ if it was £2M or less then I would probably stay in Atlantic Canada with a flat in Bournemouth and LA area. I would carry on working in my current job and as I said on another thread when I get to about 50 open my own Bistro.

£2-5M then stay in Atlantic Canada but quit current job open Bistro and Wine bar. Flats in Bournemouth, LA area, Berlin, Lisbon and maybe Malaysia.

£5m + Then not sure but would not stay here !

All of the above I would have a modest boat :)
What kind of food would this bistro serve? Curry??

hmac Nov 27th 2013 7:16 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by Alex2201 (Post 11010574)
It would depend on how much I won. In £ if it was £2M or less then I would probably stay in Atlantic Canada with a flat in Bournemouth and LA area. I would carry on working in my current job and as I said on another thread when I get to about 50 open my own Bistro.

£2-5M then stay in Atlantic Canada but quit current job open Bistro and Wine bar. Flats in Bournemouth, LA area, Berlin, Lisbon and maybe Malaysia.

£5m + Then not sure but would not stay here !

All of the above I would have a modest boat :)
With a bit more money and effort you could be a playboy :D

scrubbedexpat133 Nov 27th 2013 9:12 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11010647)
What kind of food would this bistro serve? Curry??
lol if it was for me only then yes! :D

not2old Nov 27th 2013 9:15 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by hmac (Post 11005547)
If your numbers were to come up, would you stay where you are?
no

if it was at least a million I'd stick it under the matress

MillieF Nov 27th 2013 9:43 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Yes, I'd stay here, I've made my bed and whilst it's occasionally uncomfortable it's mine! Even if not for ever. I'd love an injection of cash that would enable me to visit more of Canada, as inter Canadian travel is so very prohibitive...I've been to a few bits but I'd love to see more.

bats Nov 27th 2013 11:22 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by MillieF (Post 11011072)
Yes, I'd stay here, I've made my bed and whilst it's occasionally uncomfortable it's mine! Even if not for ever. I'd love an injection of cash that would enable me to visit more of Canada, as inter Canadian travel is so very prohibitive...I've been to a few bits but I'd love to see more.
Talking of made beds. If i were wealthy i would have freshly laundered sheets every day and i wouldn't be the person making the bed.

MillieF Nov 27th 2013 11:47 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by bats (Post 11011195)
Talking of made beds. If i were wealthy i would have freshly laundered sheets every day and i wouldn't be the person making the bed.
+ 1, oh yes that sounds so very delightful:thumbup:

Oink Nov 27th 2013 11:54 am
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by MillieF (Post 11011232)
+ 1, oh yes that sounds so very delightful:thumbup:
I'd have one of those posh alarm clocks that has the tea ready for you when you wake up as HID is North American and can never be bothered. :thumbdown:

Shard Nov 27th 2013 12:05 pm
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11011239)
I'd have one of those posh alarm clocks that has the tea ready for you when you wake up as HID is North American and can never be bothered. :thumbdown:
That's out of order. I hope she at least has breakfast cooked on time. ;)

MillieF Nov 27th 2013 12:07 pm
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11011239)
I'd have one of those posh alarm clocks that has the tea ready for you when you wake up as HID is North American and can never be bothered. :thumbdown:
I have always had one of those, but as I have three cats and a dog, the blasted thing starts brewing when it should, but the animals all stand to attention well in advance! I have given up now and have got a better husband!

Oink Nov 27th 2013 12:11 pm
Re: Winning The Lottery
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11011258)
That's out of order. I hope she at least has breakfast cooked on time. ;)
Look I'm a women's libber as much as the next bloke so breakfast is not that much of an issue but it wouldn't hurt her to spend five less minutes fannying around with her hair and make-up in the morning to make a nice cup of tea. :(


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