A Scots gran has told how she freaked out after hearing her husbands screams - before he revealed he had scooped £2m on the lottery.
Sandra Black's partner Ian got lucky with his winning Monopoly Scratchard Deluxe last week.
But the 55-year-old Dundee woman has told how she initially feared something was wrong when she heard his shrieks then announced had 'something important' to tell her.
Sandra, originally from Whitfield in the town, feared there was something wrong with her beloved pooch, Meg she heard the moment Ian became aware of his win.
She said: "He came home that day and started shouting up ‘get yourself down here it’s important’ – I thought there was something wrong with our dog, Meg.
Sandra also told how roadworks almost stopped Ian from purchasing the winning card after worrying traffic delays would be too much hassle."
She added: “Ian was coming home from work and he never nearly stopped for his newspaper that day.
“When I posted that I’d won on social media I think some folk thought it was a scam, but they were delighted for us."
Ian was driving home after a night shift when he picked up the ticket in the couple's hometown, Carlisle in Cumbria.
Ian, who has five children and 10 grandchildren with Sandra, said his wife almost fainted when she heard the news.
Ian said: “I left the shop and sat and scratched it – I just could not believe what I was seeing.
"I immediately drove home and shouted 'We have won £2m!' Then Sandra looked at the card and almost fainted. She just went white!
“To think I almost didn’t go into the shop because of the road-works. I really was so close to just driving past."
Ian has since handed his notice in at his former job at Pirelli Tyres.
“I don’t think I have even seen that many zeros," added Ian.
"I kept questioning, is this really £2m?
"I immediately phoned work and said to them I wouldn’t be in that day … adding, actually I don’t think I will be in this week, or ever again.
“My boss, understandably, sounded really shocked and said why, what on earth has happened?
"That feeling when I could say 'I have won the National Lottery' is a moment I will never forget.
“You always dream about it, but never think it will happen to you.
"This proves that it does."
The couple are going to pay for an operation for their rescue dog Meg, a cross Labrador/Staff.
Then they will look for a plot for their 'dream home' and help their loved ones.
Ian, a Carlisle United fan, also loves rugby and will travel to Twickenham to watch England.
There will be a new Volvo for Sandra . . . and a 75in TV for the big matches, which Ian loves.
"It is all just so overwhelming, it is still sinking in," Ian added.
“We cannot wait to make the most of our retirement."
Ian bought the winning National Lottery Scratchcard at the Spar Euro Garage in Wigton Road, Carlisle.
The Monopoly Deluxe Scratchcard from The National Lottery has a 1 in 3.38 overall chance of winning a prize.
The game costs £5 and prizes range from £5 up to the top prize of £2m.
In the draw there will be 100 guaranteed winners across Europe, each becoming millionaires.
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