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POWERBALL!!!

tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
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C'mon, it's up to $700,000,000.00!

Count them zeros!!!

So tell me if you won the POWERBALL Lotto Jackpot what would you do?

I'd take care of my family and extended then buy an RV and travel the US and Canada.
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  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Yeah, same here.
    I would buy a house on acreage for everyone I care about and about a dozen in all the places I love most, then I would just travel the world enjoying new experiences and revisiting my favorite ones.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
    rgambs said:
    Yeah, same here.
    I would buy a house on acreage for everyone I care about and about a dozen in all the places I love most, then I would just travel the world enjoying new experiences and revisiting my favorite ones.
    Would you have a farm on all the properties?
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,304
    Two chicks at the same time.
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    tempo_n_groove said:
    rgambs said:
    Yeah, same here.
    I would buy a house on acreage for everyone I care about and about a dozen in all the places I love most, then I would just travel the world enjoying new experiences and revisiting my favorite ones.
    Would you have a farm on all the properties?
    I think I just might lol
    Run to my specs by a well paid crew, all the food going to locals in need.  Sounds quite nice.
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    mca47 said:
    Two chicks at the same time.
    Solid.

    If I won half a billion dollars I might just be able to talk the old lady into it too lol
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
    rgambs said:
    mca47 said:
    Two chicks at the same time.
    Solid.

    If I won half a billion dollars I might just be able to talk the old lady into it too lol
    hahahahehehe!
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
    mca47 said:
    Two chicks at the same time.
    "You have to pay double for that, Cotton"
  • ShynerShyner Posts: 1,226
    I'd make records
  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,464
    I lost
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    elvistheking44 said:
    I lost
    Not winning is not necessarily on a par with losing :)

    I was thinking earlier...that is a SHITLOAD of bucks.  What in the fuck would I do with close to a billion dollars?  Really, the fuck?

    Sure I'd be doing a jig of sorts, knowing my sweetie and I would be DONE with "work", but seems like managing that amount or even trusting some else to do so would be more a headache than a blessing.

    Of course, got a long-ass fantasy list of charities we would so love to give beyond what we already do.


  • DegeneratefkDegeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    @tempo_n_groove

    Are you playing in the ff league?
    will myself to find a home, a home within myself
    we will find a way, we will find our place
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
    hedonist said:
    elvistheking44 said:
    I lost
    Not winning is not necessarily on a par with losing :)

    I was thinking earlier...that is a SHITLOAD of bucks.  What in the fuck would I do with close to a billion dollars?  Really, the fuck?

    Sure I'd be doing a jig of sorts, knowing my sweetie and I would be DONE with "work", but seems like managing that amount or even trusting some else to do so would be more a headache than a blessing.

    Of course, got a long-ass fantasy list of charities we would so love to give beyond what we already do.


    My first call would be to Warren Buffet.  My second call is to whomever he told me to call.
  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,576
    I'd buy a Benny.
    Actually....probably still wouldn't.
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,456
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    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,456
    And I'd most likely say goodbye to the United States.
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,304
    Buy a jet, then learn how to fly it.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
    mca47 said:
    Buy a jet, then learn how to fly it.
    Those things crash...
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,304
    tempo_n_groove said:
    mca47 said:
    Buy a jet, then learn how to fly it.
    Those things crash...

    Actually, my luck, I'd win the damn thing and a jet would crash into my house and kill me!  hahahaha  That would be my luck!
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,805
    I'd buy a HUGE piece of land closer to the coast from where I live now and do everything I could think of to make sure it would remain a nature conservancy.  I would build non-invasive trails through the property, just enough to have small group nature related educational outings. I would buy a new ship for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.  I would help WIldlands network secure more wildlife corridors. The rest I would invest so that I could a) live securely for the rest of my life and b) have a steady income so that I could do even more to help with conservation efforts.

    I might also buy a bunch more records!
    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    I'm pretty sure $700M ensures financial security for more than several lifetimes, Brian =)

    It'd be a blast to indulge and give, neither in moderation.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,805
    hedonist said:
    I'm pretty sure $700M ensures financial security for more than several lifetimes, Brian =)

    It'd be a blast to indulge and give, neither in moderation.
    Oh for sure, hundreds of lifetimes!  My needs are few. Most of the money would go to everything else on my list. :smile:
    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,579
    She ended up with almost 300,000,000.00 after taxes and all said and done.  I'm pretty sure I can try and live off of that!
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,456
    tempo_n_groove said:
    She ended up with almost 300,000,000.00 after taxes and all said and done.  I'm pretty sure I can try and live off of that!
    That's a lot of freakin' money!!  You could spend 95% of it right off the bat and still have $15 million left.
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Imagine how sweet it would be to host a run of 10club only PJ shows, from an acoustic backyard gig on up to a small stadium show.

    And imagine being in charge of seating
    :naughty: 
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,456
    Forest Hills :lol:
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157

    so it went from 700m to nearly 300m

    that's fucked up


    i'd be moving in w/ ozzy osbourne

    purchase a couple signature randy rhoads marshall stacks & a couple polka dot flying Vs to match

    help out family, friends & random folks

    purchase land for farming: livestock, gardens & living (lots of trees)

    open a butcher shop

    open a bbq pit/smoke pit restaurant at the same location as the farm & butcher shop

    start a trucking company

    purchase heavy equipment & dig out a lake... just drive around a track hoe to check the mail... you know be a dick    

    live music... often & badass

    work at trout hatcheries

    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,165
    I can't believe I can't bet on NFL games because of the government when they allow the dumbest form of gambling cause they keep nearly everything and tax the few shillings they hand out.  

    Only way to tax the poor is the lotto
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    & they say the taxes goes to schools. oohh ookk   
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,690
    spend 50% on wine, woman and song...and just waste the other 50% :smiley:

    with as big as the amount was I think taking the yearly payments for 30 years might have been a better option on this one.  it was something like $16 million after taxes each year.  would pretty much ensure you won't blow through it all if you take that option.
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,805
    I can't believe how many people win these big lotteries and end up blowing it all.  70% end up bankrupt?  Insane!

    http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/01/why_do_70_percent_of_lottery_w.html

    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











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