What would you buy/do?

I would employ a laundry service and have my bedding changed everyday. Getting into clean 100% cotton bedding every night=bliss and I wouldn't have to do the work. Also would employ a chef to cook healthy meal every pm and get my hair washed and dried every other day as I find both a chore. I'd then think very carefully which animal charities to donate to and whether or not handing large sums of money would actually be good for my children ?

I was erase the debts (mortgages) of us and our DDs. It would be new cars all round as well. Move back to the south side of Harrogate to one of the beautiful houses that are there, and of course employ a chauffeur, cleaner and gardener!!
That's just for starters!

A dog. I miss my lovely spaniel Jessie so much but have never been able to afford to buy and look after a puppy since she lost her life to leukaemia at age 14.

I would take a holiday in Malta and buy a SMALL proprety while I was there, to enjoy in the sun, whilst I decided where in England I wanted to live.
That wouldn't happen in reality though, as if I won a large amout, I keep 50%, my sister gets 20%, my 2 sons 10% each, my partner 3% and 7 others get 1%.

another dog

This was in reply to Dollydinkum!

Here here , implants (teeth), small home in Australia (where two of my grandchildren live)

Plot of land in the countryside and design my own house.

I would love a bungalow with sea views. I actually won £1000 on the Postcode lottery this week, first time I have ever won a large sum of money. Not enough for my bungalow unfortunately, but if I won a lot I would help friends and family then charities.

Simply a change of home to the same location however I want parking and a larger garden please. My house is lovely lived here for along time but it’s lacking in those things.

My dream home, especially as my husband has just been made redundant and our landlord (lovely man) needs his house back for himself. Also a very indulgent and luxurious holiday to think about what else we want to do and who we wanted to help whilst our every need was taken care of. If only...
Definitely a cleaner and gardener, as I would have lots of land for the wildlife and nature to do what they are supposed to do.
Hope at least one of us gets to have our dreams/plans come true,

I would buy myself my first home of my own - a bungalow somewhere by the sea. I would also buy a motorhome so I could always have something to live in when I went away.

I would try and buy the beautiful house we looked at in Northumberland years ago in a small Village at the time we just couldn't afford it I have always hankered after it,it would be a dream come true.

A garden room where I can do my various crafting activities.

I would buy a decent size bungalow, facing South, with a lovely view. We currently live in a house, and it would make life much easier without having to climb stairs.

.... an end to all my stress

Hi. I would buy an apartment overlooking the lakes in Italy. Would employ a housekeeper to keep the place tidy. Would probably get myself a chauffeur as I dont drive. Apartment would be big enough for family to come and stay.

Grandma70s Sun 11-Oct-20 10:22:15
I like the idea of made-to-measure bespoke shoes, that actually fit properly and are comfortable.

A severe fracture of my right ankle when I was fourteen resulted in my feet being just fractionally a different size. Probably an eighth difference and, like you, I wanted made-to-measure shoes.

The styles that I wear are all yesteryear, so I can never find the two tone styles that were once common place anyway, but I have found a specialist who makes them, and what a fine job he does too.

I would buy a small holding, lots of animals, give my house away to someone in need and share money around immediate family and charities close to my heart

Oh my goodness I am the girl for this. I have been a sucker for the lottery right from the start. I don't spend more than I can afford, but I am tempted to do just that quite frequently.

I have always struggled with money so the idea of winning a lot is like a dream to me. I would love to help my family and return their kindness to me.

I have a list of organisations I would donate to, starting with Sunderland Royal Infirmary that saved my newborn Granddaughter's life, moving onto the NSPCC and the Air Ambulance.

I probably would struggle with buying myself something really nice but I would try to overcome my reluctance !

I would love to build my own home, here in the N.Ireland or maybe Scotland with floor to ceiling windows, maybe beside the sea or a loch. Maybe I'd have two because I really love Devon and Cornwall, oh decisions....As long as there's water to sit and watch as it's so calming and relaxing, even on the wild days. Sitting with a huge fire burning just looking out the window. Oh and I would have a cleaner and a gardener too.

This is a lovely thread.

I’ve often been guilty of daydreaming of winning a sizeable amount on the lottery. My plans are / were to give substantial amounts to my children and grandchildren, then family and friends. I’d love them not to have money worries and to be able to treat themselves. I’d have to keep adjusting the amount given in my mind as I’d think of others I’d have to treat ie charities and wanted to make sure I had sufficient left for my own needs...but I never really thought what I’d spend on myself and my wants!

In the spirit of the thread, my first gift to me would be to have (Covid aside) full dental works. That would cheer me up no end. Then I’d look towards sharing my good fortune. Next, I’d look for a nice place to live in the U.K., a new car (not a flashy one, just a nice new one) and then a little place in Spain, not too far from the sea but inland, in a nice village or town. It has to have a nice roof terrace with a view of a castle lit up at night whilst I’m sat sipping my vino. It also has to have sufficient garden / outside ground floor area for my dog to run in and out, who will have a rescued companion to live with. Oh, my bedroom has to have access to a little terrace.

I can but dream

I like the idea of made-to-measure bespoke shoes, that actually fit properly and are comfortable. I find it almost impossible to find shoes that don’t hurt.

Then I’d move to a very nice flat in the London area, to be nearer my sons, and I’d pay my grandchildren’s school fees. That counts as something for me, because it would make me so happy to know they are secure and their parents don’t have to worry.

I would be off to London for a visit to Rigby and Peller to have some bras made then on to The Deck for some tailor made trousers and jackets.

Oh what a joy it must be to have clothes that "fit" properly everywhere :-)

After that I have a "list" of who I's help and in what way depending on how much I'd won.

Never going to happen though as we no longer do the Lottery :-(

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