If money wasn't a problem.

Outlaw Pete · 29-05-2019 11:46AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A939QRRSNV4

Sleepy · 29-05-2019 12:00PM

All I think I'd actually want for myself from a lottery win is a good sized, decently equipped workshop with plenty of space for storage and the freedom from having to work for a living to allow me to dedicate my time to tipping away in said workshop at bits of DIY, brewing / fermenting my own beers and wines, learning woodwork and fixing / restoring things. Give me that and enough cash to cover a few nice holidays a year and I'd be a happy man.

ILoveYourVibes · 29-05-2019 12:25PM

And of course there would be the luxury of doing nothing.

Ubbquittious · 29-05-2019 12:33PM

I'd buy a forested island and populate it with animals that used to be extinct and let people come to visit it. Watched a great documentary on it one time and I believe it can be done the only thing is yer man who tried it before had some bother with the electric fence and a few other things but I can learn from his mistakes

Cee-Jay-Cee · 29-05-2019 12:36PM

I'd buy several classic/80's/90's cars, build a large garage/shed and spend my time restoring/fixing them. Theres no greater pleasure (IMO) than working on simpler engine technology compared to the shiitestorm of electrics/electronics/sensors on todays cars.

Ush1 · 29-05-2019 12:40PM

Ubbquittious wrote: »

I'd buy a forested island and populate it with animals that used to be extinct and let people come to visit it. Watched a great documentary on it one time and I believe it can be done the only thing is yer man who tried it before had some bother with the electric fence and a few other things but I can learn from his mistakes

It was called Billy and the Cloneasaurus.

ILoveYourVibes · 29-05-2019 12:45PM

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A939QRRSNV4

2k would probably do it.

howamidifferent · 29-05-2019 12:48PM

I'd buy a new liver from someone desperate enough to sell one ( from a dead relative probably ) then get smashed drunk everyday for the rest of my life. Never work a day again. When liver gets goosed, then rinse and repeat.

1hnr79jr65 · 29-05-2019 12:49PM

howamidifferent wrote: »

I'd buy a new liver from someone desperate enough to sell one then get smashed drunk everyday for the rest of my life. Never work a day again. When liver gets goosed, then rinse and repeat.

Good luck that liver lasting any length of time with the amount of anti rejection medications you have to take if you drank on top of it :pac:

John DoeReMi · 29-05-2019 01:02PM

I'm a singer/songwriter. I'd hire the best sessions musicians, engineer and producer money could buy to record all my catchy melodic pop/rock CHOONS. Already recorded a 5 track EP from my own finances.

https://paulindenial.bandcamp.com/releases

Hedgelayer · 29-05-2019 02:16PM

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Oh I loved Dandelion books!

Yes, bookshop, gym, art gallery - maybe also a theatre.....

Ah yes the simple pleasure of running a bookshop, sell a few coffes, some armchairs and man cave on one side and a she shack on the other side and they'll meet up in the middle.

Maybe a room off it with a guy or lady doing Tatoos, then sell some vinyl over there.

A nice warm sound system creating a nice ambiance, some exotic plants and fish tanks...

Deebles McBeebles · 29-05-2019 02:32PM

John DoeReMi wrote: »

I'm a singer/songwriter. I'd hire the best sessions musicians, engineer and producer money could buy to record all my catchy melodic pop/rock CHOONS. Already recorded a 5 track EP from my own finances.

https://paulindenial.bandcamp.com/releases

And what exactly does Leroy “Danger” Smith think of this idea? If he doesn't know it might be better to keep it that way.

sbsquarepants · 29-05-2019 02:47PM

Hedgelayer wrote: »

Ah yes the simple pleasure of running a bookshop, sell a few coffes, some armchairs and man cave on one side and a she shack on the other side and they'll meet up in the middle.

Maybe a room off it with a guy or lady doing Tatoos, then sell some vinyl over there.

A nice warm sound system creating a nice ambiance, some exotic plants and fish tanks...

I'm not entirely sure you know what a bookshop is!

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 29-05-2019 02:58PM

I’d run an animal shelter. Volunteering in one in the past is the best thing I ever did.

patmahe wrote: »

I'd start a foundation to look into the causes and effective preventions of suicide. I'd work in partnership with places like Pieta house to get to the root cause(s) of why so many people see it as their only option. I'd like to be able to give them an alternative.

Great idea. I’d love to do this too. And work on improving sex education in Ireland also.

suicide_circus · 29-05-2019 03:01PM

Unfortunately money's too tight to mention, i can't get an unemployment extension, i cant even qualify for my pension

magic_murph · 29-05-2019 03:05PM

I'd buy a large pig farm and spend my years making the ultimate bacon sandwich.

Maybe a small brewery as well to drink while I made the bacon sandwiches.

Ahh living the dream baby.

I'd also buy Instagram, delete all the contents and close it down just to wipe the world of so call influencer's

Iscreamkone · 29-05-2019 03:13PM

Ubbquittious wrote: »

I'd buy a forested island and populate it with animals that used to be extinct and let people come to visit it. Watched a great documentary on it one time and I believe it can be done the only thing is yer man who tried it before had some bother with the electric fence and a few other things but I can learn from his mistakes

These animals that were extinct at one time, how did they become un-extinct?

Danger781 · 29-05-2019 03:14PM

magic_murph wrote: »

I'd also buy Instagram, delete all the contents and close it down just to wipe the world of so call influencer's

Hundreds if not thousands of people would find themselves unemployed with no real work experience, no marketable skills, and an uncertain future. What a pity!

magic_murph · 29-05-2019 03:18PM

Danger781 wrote: »

Hundreds if not thousands of people would find themselves unemployed with no real work experience, no marketable skills, and an uncertain future. What a pity!

One lucky employee would be my full time Hype man.
The rest would be compensated but would need to adapt to survive in the real world. That is my free life lesson to them.

29-05-2019 03:33PM

I'd buy a house in Vancouver and another in London.
My only 2 kids live in these cities, both incredibly expensive places to live. Neither of my kids can "put me up" when I visit as they both live in one bed apartments with their partners. So I would have 2 lovely houses in 2 lovely cities and spend some months in each place!

I'd also set up some kind of animal sanctuary here in Ireland. I would want to work in this place a lot too, not just throw money for someone else to manage. Its actually lovely how many people here would want to work with unwanted or abused animals if they won money. Its made my day!

Deebles McBeebles · 29-05-2019 03:35PM

Iscreamkone wrote: »

These animals that were extinct at one time, how did they become un-extinct?

If we combine Jurassic Park science with lots of money.....maybe, just maybe.

wally1990 · 29-05-2019 03:40PM

If I had endless money, I'd buy a local pub and have someone run that.

I always liked the idea of owning a local pub.

Gambling , I'd prob get mad into gambling , in a weird way(because it gets such bad mentions) but I really enjoy it as social entertainment.

I love the thrill of being in casinos, or having a bet on and having the banter with people or chatting about bets (Albeit I don't do it much but when I do I enjoy it)

Probably fly out to Vegas , play couple of high roller tournaments,
live the high live

I'm young so why not , it's endless money

29-05-2019 03:49PM

rather than trying to raise to "THIER" level, I'd force the Pat kennys of this world down to mine!! I'd buy his neighbours house and sell it to members of the "settled community" just for fun!! same for gay Byrne, Bono and the likes!!

After that, I'd love playing secret millionaire, just for the philanthropy and altruism of it all!! Yes, upset the balance I think!!

kowloon · 29-05-2019 05:11PM

I would also like to run an animal sanctuary. I'd like it to have a waterpark for ducks, a dog park and a cat cafe. But most of all I would like a giant netted in area with gardens and walkways filled with different birds and a pub with a beer garden. There used to be a place that was like that in Ireland but they closed to the public years ago.

1hnr79jr65 · 29-05-2019 05:13PM

I could also put money towards a swing supervisor for favorite spots of TD's.

D3V!L · 29-05-2019 05:14PM

I'd load my bike up , sell my house and leave my dog with family. Then travel the world until I got bored. Maybe for 5 years and then come back and settle down somewhere quiet.

ILoveYourVibes · 29-05-2019 05:21PM

OFF TO MONTE CARLO COME GANG ITS ON ME!

weetiepie · 29-05-2019 05:27PM

Hedgelayer wrote: »

If you had no financial difficulties what would you like to be doing in your spare time ?

Id love my own victorian walled garden complete with, a section for vegetables, cut flowers, herb beds, fruit trees and a heated glasshouse, which will be also a butterfly house with controlled heating.

Two working sheds and an area for making leather goods like belts and harnesses.

Tip away at my own leisure.

This sound idyllic!!! Please hire me!ðŸ˜

Larbre34 · 29-05-2019 05:35PM

Motor Racing team; buy a few horses and give my friends shares; sporting philanthropy to the minority sports generally (facilities, kit, bursuries, involvement for deprived kids)

I think I'd also use the money to agitate politically against inequity and social injustice, things like patient rights, homecare and respite, fuel poverty. At the same time I'd put my own name to it, not hide behind murky political fronts and I'd be clear that I don't support those who choose to try and exist on benefits and I'd get behind entrepreneurship, making work pay and so on. Naive maybe, but why not.

Gloomtastic! · 29-05-2019 05:40PM

I’d build a big bread oven in the garden and bake bread and make pizzas every second day. In the spare time, when I’m waiting for the dough to rise, I’d mow the lawn and tend to my chilli plants in my poly tunnel.

The next day, I’d go fishing.

Repeat ad infinitum.

If money wasn't a problem.

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