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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> Lottery winner forgets wife's birthday Lottery winner forgets wife's birthday UK National Lottery: Lottery winner forgets wife's birthdayAfter Robert McIntosh win £4.4 million (US$6.75 million) in the Lottery, his wife expected a lavish birthday present — but had to settle for a card. Robert revealed yesterday that Susan's 47th birthday a week after their jackpot success had completely slipped his mind. He said he failed to remember it because he was so excited about their huge Lotto win. Speaking yesterday, Robert, 46, admitted, "With everything happening, I forgot to buy her anything. I had a card but not a present." Housewife Susan said, "With all the craziness going on, I don't blame him for forgetting. "The Lottery win is the best birthday present I've had in 47 years but I'm hoping I'll get a special gift now. The budget should have gone up a fair bit." The couple, who have three daughters, scooped the windfall with a lucky dip ticket in the April 17 draw. But they didn't check the numbers for 24 hours. Even then, Robert only thought they'd won £10. After looking again he realised they had all six numbers — 3, 10, 29, 31, 36 and 44 — but asked Susan to check too. He said, "She started screaming and the kids thought there was something wrong and came running downstairs. Then they started screaming." The couple, from Alford in Aberdeenshire, plan to buy a bigger home and to fund their hobby of showing dogs. Robert, a production manager at an engineering firm, said, "We have struggled bringing up three girls. "We were not remotely well-off."  (Click to display full-size in gallery)
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 I wish them tons of continued happiness
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United States Member #84534 December 29, 2009 147 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 27, 2010, 1:11 pm - IP Logged | |
That's Right!! Don't Be Mad @ Him.. U Can Buy Yourself Anything U Want Now!!! lol | | |
Idaho United States Member #56982 November 21, 2007 3940 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 27, 2010, 2:09 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats, to the McIntosh's on their win! "No one remembers the person who almost climbed the mountain, only the person who eventually gets to the top."
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West Side of Sunny Florida United States Member #55518 September 8, 2007 3371 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 27, 2010, 6:45 pm - IP Logged | |
Ok, so whats he gonna use for an excuse NEXT year !!!! Money won is twice as good as money earned! | | |
Chicago United States Member #71182 February 8, 2009 887 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 27, 2010, 7:20 pm - IP Logged | |
"his wife expected a lavish birthday present" .........Oh God what will she expect next?????? | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 562 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 27, 2010, 7:35 pm - IP Logged | |
Well, I noticed that Susan's name is on the "publicity" check. I bet that everyone here did too! The check is from England, so the £4.4 million is the cash valued LUMP-SUM tax-free amount. This means that £2.2 million (I presume that 50% to each was written on their claim form) will purchase Susan ANY sized birthday "special gift," even if she has to purchase it from her own accounts, using her own lottery win monies. Although, I think that Robert will get his wife, Susan, that birthday special gift from his own funds -- and she's going to be thrilled with it! I recommend a romantic luxury ship cruise to Alaska or the Southern Caribbean islands. Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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GO TIGERS MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 8814 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 27, 2010, 9:12 pm - IP Logged | |
Happy Birthday Susan and congrats to you both on the nice win. | | |
Santa Ana United States Member #71664 February 20, 2009 607 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 28, 2010, 12:33 am - IP Logged | |
After Robert McIntosh win £4.4 million (US$6.75 million) in the Lottery, his wife expected a lavish birthday present — but had to settle for a card. Robert revealed yesterday that Susan's 47th birthday a week after their jackpot success had completely slipped his mind. He said he failed to remember it because he was so excited about their huge Lotto win. Speaking yesterday, Robert, 46, admitted, "With everything happening, I forgot to buy her anything. I had a card but not a present." Housewife Susan said, "With all the craziness going on, I don't blame him for forgetting. "The Lottery win is the best birthday present I've had in 47 years but I'm hoping I'll get a special gift now. The budget should have gone up a fair bit." The couple, who have three daughters, scooped the windfall with a lucky dip ticket in the April 17 draw. But they didn't check the numbers for 24 hours. Even then, Robert only thought they'd won £10. After looking again he realised they had all six numbers — 3, 10, 29, 31, 36 and 44 — but asked Susan to check too. He said, "She started screaming and the kids thought there was something wrong and came running downstairs. Then they started screaming." The couple, from Alford in Aberdeenshire, plan to buy a bigger home and to fund their hobby of showing dogs. Robert, a production manager at an engineering firm, said, "We have struggled bringing up three girls. "We were not remotely well-off." (Click to display full-size in gallery) You bad, bad man --that would be the same as if you forgotten your anniversary--you've got a lot of making up to do and winning $6.75 million will do it. Congratulations | | |
Norfolk,VA United States Member #83765 December 2, 2009 755 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 28, 2010, 1:43 am - IP Logged | |
That's Right!! Don't Be Mad @ Him.. U Can Buy Yourself Anything U Want Now!!! lol your right she sure can..lol ''YOU CAN PAY FOR SCHOOL BUT, YOU CAN'T BUY CLASS'' | | |
Norfolk,VA United States Member #83765 December 2, 2009 755 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 28, 2010, 1:45 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to them.... ''YOU CAN PAY FOR SCHOOL BUT, YOU CAN'T BUY CLASS'' | | |
california United States Member #23816 October 13, 2005 650 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 3, 2010, 3:48 pm - IP Logged | |
I wish them tons of continued happiness LOLLOL on the lemons sign!  "if you can hold it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand"
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North Carolina United States Member #65081 September 1, 2008 268 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 3, 2010, 7:58 pm - IP Logged | |
Yeah, she can buy whatever she wants, but he needs to buy it and make it up to her - in style!!!! Really, I completely understand how he could forget. And I would totally forgive my hubby if it happened to us. I would probably forget my own birthday! I guess my question is why didn't she give hints to him?? "Don't be a schmuck, always take the cash." -Coin Toss | | |
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