Paid Members Fatty Facesitter Posted September 29, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2018 £143million up for grabs in Tuesday's draw. Simple really - what would you spend your money on if you're numbers come up? Similarly, is there anything you absolutely, definitely would NOT spend it on? Accountant - The absolute first thing/person I'd spend money on to make sure I don't go and spunk it all straight away and to make sure I'm completely set forever when it comes to stuff like interest, capped spending so I don't wind up in a financial black hole. Preferably not an off-shore accountant either so I don't one day end up in prison with a sore batty. Counsellor - Seriously - As romantic an idea as winning almost 150million beans is, I've heard so many cases of lottery winners before just not being ready for that kind of money and the change of mindset it brings. I'd basically hire a good shrink to make sure my mind is up to scratch for the new life I'm about to embark on. One massive blowout - With the sensible stuff taken care of, I'd have one last big blowout of Usain Bolt proportions, locked away in a hotel room for about a week or so. All welcome. Dunston Hall - I might not even be able to afford it - but without looking at the asking price, this fine Norfolk establishment would become my new UK living quarters. Yacht - I'll need a new vessel for my holidays along the Norfolk Broads, obviously. A Train! - I've always wanted to own one of these iron giants, take them around the country to different preserved railway lines, maybe even unleash it on the mainline from time to time for grand days out. I wouldn't buy the Flying Scotsman - A fine machine but I don't need the endless hassle of hundreds of people chasing after it everywhere, blocking lines, getting in the way etc. Futhermore... A giant trainset - This would cover up the entirety of my newly acquired Dunston Hall's back garden. It would also be able to carry post and deliver it directly to my chambers as part of the loop around the halls. Start a publishing company - Mainly to help my best friend secure his dream of becoming a published author, and to help other up and coming authors get their break and be set for life. As for things I would NOT invest in... Start a wrestling promotion - Even if it's just for one show. It'd be fun to be a pretend Vinny Mac, at least just for a day and even if it's just for one show! Giveaways - I'd also have to do the token giveaways to people like my parents (maybe by my Mum a new motor like Dwayne did), brother, a little for my homies, a small donation to the UKFF, and some to a charity. As for things I would NOT invest in... Norwich City - Absolutely no chance they see a penny from me, apart from potentially a token donation to something for their academy. Obviously the club is a labour of love for me, but football is a financial cesspit and comes with little risk vs potential rewards. Also, clubs are a bastard to then sell on when times get tough. I'd potentially by a box, but I wouldn't pump in obscene amounts for transfer fees etc. It'd be gone before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted September 29, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2018 To be honest, I’d just spend it on the things I’ve day dreamed about owning as a kid and adult. I’d buy an entire industrial estate and tart it up with fun. It would be like my own theme park and would consist of. - A big indoor skatepark - An Arcade / music venue - A permanent wrestling venue that travelling promotions can use I’d also buy the bar I missed out on 3 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paid Members PunkStep Posted September 29, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2018 @Kaz Hayashi looking at your choices there, you might as well just buy the whole of Shoreditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted September 29, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, PunkStep said: @Kaz Hayashi looking at your choices there, you might as well just buy the whole of Shoreditch I’m only looking to spend about 100k though, hence why I’ll be buying the whole of Gateshead. The rest of the money will be to cover the costs of nobody coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted September 29, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey_Piste Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Kaz Hayashi said: To be honest, I’d just spend it on the things I’ve day dreamed about owning as a kid and adult. I’d buy an entire industrial estate and tart it up with fun. It would be like my own theme park and would consist of. - A big indoor skatepark - An Arcade / music venue - A permanent wrestling venue that travelling promotions can use I’d also buy the bar I missed out on 3 months ago Changed the wrestling arena for a music venue and add a comic/boardgames shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoote Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Starting with the usual, sorting out family etc... First. Property £5mill on this. Of course I need something to get me to and from, I'll address that later. Couple of million on a place on the seafront, probably The Witterings. Getting Around Aston Martin DBS Superleggera The new TVR Griffith (if only to satiate my teenage TVR Chimera crush) Now, to get to my Fort, I'll need a boat... Princess Y85. Support local business [ahem] Berth at Gunwharf Quays. So fortwarming party (with Joey Ryan and some sort of Rumble: both feet must touch the Solent), world tour, followed by 6 months of rehab and detox and blowing my fortune on Bitcoin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted September 29, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2018 I'd probably spunk it all on this guy, although I'd have to wait until his contract runs down to get him for £143m now. He can play in our 5-a-side team. Hope he can play in goal, we need a keeper as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sphinx Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 As someone from Norfolk, I'd hate to end up staying in the same place I'd grown up after winning that kind of money. I'd buy property in different countries. I'd like to invest money in someone to personally train me on certain skills - a chef to teach me how to cook very well, someone to teach me a language or two to a decent level, a personal gym trainer and someone to teach me how to play a few instruments. I think it'd be good to have challenges and goals to achieve still whilst being minted. To that end, I'd also promote some wrestling shows as a hobby as well as some club nights/a mini-festival. I'd enjoy helping friends and family out with money and experiences the most. I'd get involved with charities too, talking to them to find out what may be the best way of using my money and time for their needs. I'd invest in technological advancements in medicine and environmental efforts too. From the original post, a therapist would be a wise investment. I feel paranoia could creep up fast - therefore I'd also try to pay for good security too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted September 30, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Devon Malcolm said: Sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wright Mark Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I'd probably spend most of it on a movie concept I thought of a year ago where Nick Gage gets booked in Paris, and finds love with lonely dog lover Jennifer Aniston in a hilarious romantic comedy. I'll whatever I got left on prostitutes and cocaine after the movie eventually flops. If however the movie does become a success, I'll do a follow up where Jonathon Davis from Korn goes on holiday to the Caribbean. He makes friends with Sid Owen and R Truth on his epic jouney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members WeeAl Posted September 30, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted September 30, 2018 An animal rescue farm. If I won 1 million quid I would never entertain for a second, the thought of working another day in my life. If I won half a million, I'd seriously try to see how it could be stretched out to try and avoid the possibility as well. If I hadn't a bill to worry about I'd be messing about on my farm all day with my family, friends and at least, ten thousand animals. Don't tell my woman that though - she probably thinks we're getting a new car. She'll be disappointed when she realises it's not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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