EuroMillions jackpot winners have fled to Spain

xabiachica · #1 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 12:05 PM

EuroMillions winners Colin and Chris Weir 'flee to avoid begging letters' | Metro.co.uk

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The couple from Largs, Ayrshire joined the UK's rich list when they scooped the £161 million prize on Tuesday.
Colin and Chris Weir have headed to Spain (PA) Colin and Chris Weir have headed to Spain (PA)

They made the surprising decision to go public about their success and while many people were pleased the money had gone to such a down to earth couple, others saw it as an opportunity.

I have a couple of students from Largs - they're back there atm - I wonder if they know them & if they've recommended Jávea!

#2 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 01:58 PM

Hey, if they need Spanish lessons I'm up for it!

Sonrisa · #3 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 02:05 PM

ROLF, or maybe is the other poster in disguise, looking for a villa with security, alarms and enough room for his protection dogs.

xabiachica · #4 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonrisa

ROLF, or maybe is the other poster in disguise, looking for a villa with security, alarms and enough room for his protection dogs.

hmmmmmmmm - doubt he'd want to work in a bar though!!

although I did say to my OH I bet they buy a bar

bobbylennox · #5 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 02:28 PM

i live in Scotland atm, people had been speculating as to what team they support, in case they were going to invest in their team. the guy has said his only investment in football with be a season ticket at the Nou Camp.

Alcalaina · #6 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbylennox

i live in Scotland atm, people had been speculating as to what team they support, in case they were going to invest in their team. the guy has said his only investment in football with be a season ticket at the Nou Camp.

Sensible chap!

Alcalaina · #7 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 02:44 PM

I love the neighbour's comment "No one would have known if they'd kept it quiet". Yeah, right.

MaidenScotland · #8 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 03:06 PM

Largs is such a small town there is no way they could keep it secret...
Largs home of Nardinis ice cream palour

DunWorkin · #9 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 03:08 PM

I loved the comment "they do not plan to be too extravagant with the money".

With £160 million you just need to put it in the bank and you can live very well on the interest.

It reminds me of a man a few years ago who won several million in the UK lottery. He took his wife to Little Chef to celebrate

Also, a neighbour of ours in the UK won £9 million. He took his pals to the pub and gave them all a sealed envelope. They were very excited. When they opened them they each contained a £1 lottery ticket.

#10 (**permalink**) 17th July 2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DunWorkin

Also, a neighbour of ours in the UK won £9 million. He took his pals to the pub and gave them all a sealed envelope. They were very excited. When they opened them they each contained a £1 lottery ticket.

That just made my day.