I've won!!

GraceB
GraceB Member Posts: 1,595
edited 17. Jul 2012, 08:20 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hiya,

Yes - good news for once.

We started doing the Health Lottery about 4-6 weeks ago and this weekend we've won 50 quid! Brilliant!

Now - how do I spend this and technically is it 'mine' to spend? They were my numbers but it was my partner's 'turn' to pay for the entry ... Answers on a postcard please.

GraceB

P.S. More good news - have been in my new job for a week. It's going really well; lovely people and I'm thoroughly enjoying myself. G.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cor! A whole fifty smackers - well done! So, your numbers but they paid: that's a tricky one - half each? As for the job well, that is also good news, I am pleased it's going well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • GraceB
    GraceB Member Posts: 1,595
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks DD. Have I really got to give him half? Can't we 'skew' it in my favour a bit?

    G.
    Turn a negative into a positive!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hmmm, tricky. He stumped up the cash - you the numbers. OK, 70/30 in your favour but from here on in do your own - that way the cash is ALL YOURS. :wink: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Firstly, congratulations. Secondly - difficult. I'd keep him sweet. Spend it on something for both of you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Why does it need to be yours or his ? Couldn't you spend it on a treat for both of you like a meal or trip out that you can both enjoy ? Jillyb
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yeah

    Well done i'm really Happy For you :lol::D
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Happy days-glad things are good for you! I'd vote for a lovely meal out-win, win situation, yummy food and no chores to go with it. What ever you choose to do enjoy it!
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    something for both that is a treat no using for boaring stuff night away meal out just enjoy
    val
  • SteveBurns
    SteveBurns Member Posts: 177
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done but if the money is causing you grief I will be happy to spend it on your behalf :)
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Grace
    I do love good news, whatever you spend it on enjoy, and I am so glad your job is going well...what a difference this must make to you xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wooohoooo excellent. Definitely spend it on doing something for both of you like a trip somewhere or a bit of posh nosh.

    Fols x
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congrats !

    Now a question for you - what if it was the other way round? i.e. your money, his numbers?

    Or: half the money on a 'budget' cheap meal out for you both so neither of you cook or do the washing up and the remainder of the money on something new for you to wear to your new job (guessing the new job is more money and/or better terms) which will obviously be a gain for both of you,

    or: use it for the next few weeks to pay your lottery and hope that it proves more lucky (they say it comes in three's) so fingers crossed for you.

    love ratface xxxxx
  • GraceB
    GraceB Member Posts: 1,595
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks everyone. Great ideas here. Think we're gonna go for the meal out option with the left overs spent on nibbles we wouldn't normally indulge in.

    GraceB
    Turn a negative into a positive!
  • Heather65
    Heather65 Member Posts: 262
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done,
    Its good to see someone having good luck treat yourself to something nice ,
    Heather65 :)

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