Rebecca 0 #1 June 16, 2005 Winner plans to grow winnings to $1 billion, but keep feet on the ground Finally someone with a brain wins big. I don't know about you, but I always cringe when I hear stories like the already-well-off dude in - where was it?- who blew his money at strip joints and getting robbed with thousands in cash ON HIM. This guy is buying himself a really nice expensive bicycle. He has his advisers at the ready and plans to grow his winnings, take care of his family, donate to charity and otherwise just live a normal life doing fun outdoorsy things. He's not buying a yacht. Hope it lasts. Money can do bad things to people. He seems to have his head on straight, as opposed to the up-the-ass style so favored by many... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 June 16, 2005 Yep............money is definately a double edge sword. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #3 June 16, 2005 Good for him! However I'm baffled by the Commisions's denial of anonimity. I wouldn't want to go public with a large winning either for a number of reasons. "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 June 16, 2005 Nice counter-example to this fool: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=29&art_id=qw1118680021812B265"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 June 16, 2005 I bet he ends up a crack whore/ lol actually that's a cool thing he wants to do; remain himself. 220 million is enough to splurge on dinner for the family once in a while, thoughMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #6 June 16, 2005 QuoteGood for him! However I'm baffled by the Commisions's denial of anonimity. I wouldn't want to go public with a large winning either for a number of reasons. It's one of the conditions of accepting the prize, unfortunately. The lotto-ticket-buying public are shown that a regular dude who's not in any way affiliated with the commission won fair and square. I'm not sure a picture is always required, but a name is. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #7 June 16, 2005 QuoteNice counter-example to this fool: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=29&art_id=qw1118680021812B265 Exactly. Most of the time, if you take an average Joe and hand him more money than he's ever seen in his life, bad things ensue... bankruptcy is highly common among winners. I remember a few years ago feeling good to hear that a 21-yr-old struggling single mother won a huge powerball jackpot up north...I wonder how she's doing. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 June 16, 2005 Quote220 million is enough to splurge on dinner for the family once in a while, though 8 happy meals to go please! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #9 June 16, 2005 Let it be known here and now that if I win the power ball I will buy myself an Electron Microprobe. The rest of the money can go to charity or whatever - I don't care - I just want my own microprobe. Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #10 June 16, 2005 LMAO JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #11 June 16, 2005 Geek. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #12 June 16, 2005 QuoteGeek. yeah? so? Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 June 16, 2005 lol DEFINITELY A GOOD CHOICE b/c you get the meal and a TOY as well! its like two gifts in one! you must be wealthy to think of that. seriously though if I won 220 million I would buy a plane, get my pilots license, continue with my job and set up funds for myself and my family then I would do a shit load of research and find out what I wanted to invest in so I could buy an island on the profits from my investment YES IT WOULD BE A JUMP PLANE.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #14 June 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteGeek. yeah? so? Well alright!! As long as you accept and love yourself for who you are. Me? I'm a complete dork - a spaz even. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #15 June 16, 2005 My home would have a shark/seabass infested moat. And they would have lasers on their heads. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #16 June 16, 2005 Quoteseriously though if I won 220 million I would buy a plane, get my pilots license, continue with my job and set up funds for myself and my family then I would do a shit load of research and find out what I wanted to invest in so I could buy an island on the profits from my investment Thats why I want a microprobe!!!! You cool too! Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #17 June 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteseriously though if I won 220 million I would buy a plane, get my pilots license, continue with my job and set up funds for myself and my family then I would do a shit load of research and find out what I wanted to invest in so I could buy an island on the profits from my investment Thats why I want a microprobe!!!! You cool too! Um Steve...wrong kind of research She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #18 June 16, 2005 QuoteLet it be known here and now that if I win the power ball I will buy myself an Electron Microprobe. The rest of the money can go to charity or whatever - I don't care - I just want my own microprobe. If I win I'll be back in college, but this time without a full-time job to demand all my spare time. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #19 June 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteseriously though if I won 220 million I would buy a plane, get my pilots license, continue with my job and set up funds for myself and my family then I would do a shit load of research and find out what I wanted to invest in so I could buy an island on the profits from my investment Thats why I want a microprobe!!!! You cool too! Um Steve...wrong kind of research I can work on my microprobe and use my new whisperlite stove (when I get it) to cook my ramen !!!! WOOHOO!!! COME ON POWERBALL! I only need 1.5 million for the new JEOL 8500....Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #20 June 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteseriously though if I won 220 million I would buy a plane, get my pilots license, continue with my job and set up funds for myself and my family then I would do a shit load of research and find out what I wanted to invest in so I could buy an island on the profits from my investment Thats why I want a microprobe!!!! You cool too! Um Steve...wrong kind of research I can work on my microprobe and use my new whisperlite stove (when I get it) to cook my ramen !!!! WOOHOO!!! COME ON POWERBALL! I only need 1.5 million for the new JEOL 8500.... HOLY CRAP!! No wonder you'd have to win... Hell, I'm not sure a $4 million lotto would even be enough take-home for that! Does it do windows and cook too? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #21 June 16, 2005 QuoteIt's one of the conditions of accepting the prize, unfortunately. The lotto-ticket-buying public are shown that a regular dude who's not in any way affiliated with the commission won fair and square. I'm not sure a picture is always required, but a name is. Hmm, I see. In Hungary, you can remain anonymous, and it would be bordering on dangerous not to. Not to mention the so called friends or relatives (the ones you haven't heard from for years) coming out of the woodwork... "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #22 June 16, 2005 QuoteHell, I'm not sure a $4 million lotto would even be enough take-home for that! Does it do windows and cook too? ah, no. You get food anywhere near it and it freaks out. I have a good relationship with the one I'm using now though and can get a cup of coffee near it. Come ON POWERBALL! It's back to 43 million. I could get one for the pot from that one. Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #23 June 16, 2005 QuoteI can work on my microprobe and use my new whisperlite stove (when I get it) to cook my ramen !!!! WOOHOO!!! COME ON POWERBALL! I only need 1.5 million for the new JEOL 8500.... Yea...win a bit more then that...then I will get you the Whisperlite free....but it will cost ya 2mil donation to the eeneR life fund Edited...much better plan She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #24 June 16, 2005 Very few people who win the lottery plan to be lame-o losers in 5 years. It just kind of happens. If his plan works out, in 5 years he'll feel like he "deserves" all that money that he's derived from it. Hate to say it, but if he wants to make more money from it I'll be he ends up entitled. It's a gift. One does with it what one wants, and then reaps the consequences of that. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #25 June 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteI can work on my microprobe and use my new whisperlite stove (when I get it) to cook my ramen !!!! WOOHOO!!! COME ON POWERBALL! I only need 1.5 million for the new JEOL 8500.... Yea...win a bit more then that...then I will get you the Whisperlite....but it will cost ya 2mil clear what the hell? i thought we had worked out 'other' arrangments???? Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
