Times Rich List Today - less billionaires

PasturesNew

One day I'm going to be a millionaire .... *grabs Monopoly board*

amcluesent

If only they'd have read MSE, they'd have known to move out of equities and into cash like we all have

Jonbvn

Graham_Devon wrote: »

Their life is geared towards doing better. The money in the end really isn't their main priority, it's success and succeeding in everything.....

I have heard it said that such people see money just as a means to keep score!

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If I had a few million I would give most of it to family and friends, most things money can buy have a novelty factor of less than a couple of weeks, helping people leaves you with a good feeling for a lifetime.

PasturesNew

No matter how much less they're now "worth", I bet they didn't just have a Sunday lunch of microwaved/steamed potato topped with Tesco value cheese and own brand beans .... I did.



Oooh it was SOOO tasty too!

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PasturesNew wrote: »

No matter how much less they're now "worth", I bet they didn't just have a Sunday lunch of microwaved/steamed potato topped with Tesco value cheese and own brand beans .... I did.



Oooh it was SOOO tasty too!

And now you have eaten it, you are no less hungry than if you had a 7 course meal at The Ritz....... says it all really.

PasturesNew

ad9898 wrote: »

And now you have eaten it, you are no less hungry then a 7 course meal at The Ritz....... says it all really.

Well, I've never been to the Ritz and I've never had a 7 course meal ... but, quite frankly ... my tummy just rumbled

So, I am still hungry ... or is that gluttony?

I had lunch at 10:30. I think I need to think about that ... I am clearly going to become a biffer if I'm not careful.

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PasturesNew wrote: »

Well, I've never been to the Ritz and I've never had a 7 course meal ... but, quite frankly ... my tummy just rumbled

So, I am still hungry ... or is that gluttony?

I had lunch at 10:30. I think I need to think about that ... I am clearly going to become a biffer if I'm not careful.

I have had a 7 course meal, and although it was a nice experience, beans on toast does the same thing in the end.

amcluesent

£130 Tasting Menu at the Fat Duck -

NITRO-GREEN TEA AND LIME MOUSSE (2001)
POMMERY GRAIN MUSTARD ICE CREAM, RED CABBAGE GAZPACHO
JELLY OF QUAIL, LANGOUSTINE CREAM, PARFAIT OF FOIE GRAS
OAK MOSS AND TRUFFLE TOAST
(Homage to Alain Chapel)

SNAIL PORRIDGE
Jabugo Ham

ROAST FOIE GRAS "BENZALDEHYDE"
Almond Fluid Gel, Cherry, Chamomile

"SOUND OF THE SEA"

SALMON POACHED IN LIQUORICE GEL
Artichokes, Vanilla Mayonnaise and “Manni” Olive Oil

BALLOTINE OF ANJOU PIGEON
Black Pudding “made to order”, Pickling Brine and Spiced Juices

HOT AND ICED TEA (2005)

MRS MARSHALL’S MARGARET CORNET

PINE SHERBET FOUNTAIN (PRE-HIT)

MANGO AND DOUGLAS FIR PUREE
Bavarois of Lychee and Mango, Blackcurrant Sorbet,
Blackcurrant and Green Peppercorn Jelly

PARSNIP CEREAL

NITRO-SCRAMBLED EGG AND BACON ICE CREAM (2006)
Pain Perdu, Tea Jelly

PETITS FOURS
Mandarin Aerated Chocolate, Violet Tartlet,
Apple Pie Caramel in "Edible" Wrapper

"This menu is designed to be enjoyed by the whole table. A selection of wines by the glass are available to accompany this menu at £90, £165 and £195 per person"

pipkin71

Rochdale_Pioneers wrote: »

So 1,000 people have between them lost £155bn in a year?

Life must be so hard for them.

It is :eek:, but personally I'm trying not to dwell on it and keeping my fingers crossed that my finances will have improved by this time next year

I still have a few million to fall back on though so it is merely an annoyance rather than a worry