If you won the lottery...

[Bigdawg]

So here it is Friday again... and it's been a tough week! Here's my Friday question of the week :smile:

If you won the lottery tomorrow (or today) what would you do?

[kazoosigns]

Pay off EVERYTHING (house, car, etc..). Take a nice vacation. More than likely I'd either continue working (because I go nutty with nothing to do), or build my workshop and take some luthier classes and start building instruments.

[Flame]

Pay off some debts, get a decent house, and invest the rest into a variety of businesses. Who cares if you make $60 million... what if you could turn that into 300 million???

That's my thinking anyways. Turn it into even more. :P

[Gordy Saunders]

Anything I want to.

[SirSlarty]

If I won the lottery, I'd seriously think there's something wrong with the world and then wake up from my wonderful dream.

But really, I'd pay off my damn debts, that's my dream.

[Shovelhead]

great Friday post and poll Dawg!!!

Pay off Mom's mortgage....brand new chopper and a bottle of Ripple.

[animenick65]

Rent a mansion for a weekend and fly Signs101 members out there for a real party.

[Flame]

I forgot to mentioned, a extra large garage and fill it with bikes of all shapes and sizes.

[high impact]

I'd be multiplying it many times over!!!

[Marlene]

I would take care of my family, live a great life and never work again

[TonyHoles]

Take care of those closest to me (family and a couple friends). If you don't bring others along for the ride then being rich can become lonely...I would think. I would upgrade all of my equipment and move to a large building and pretty much do wraps and designs for the fun of it and if. And if I make money then cool...if not I am doing what I love.

My focus would be on cars, bikes, boats, etc...mostly show stuff or racing stuff...or even just customization.

[ChicagoGraphics]

I would pay off my mortgage first, then I'd pay off all my lines of credit.


Then I would move back to France and live the high life.

[jiarby]

I might do a few of those thing... so I can't pick hust one.

Plus ya gotta know HOW MUCH you won.

Win a million dollars, sounds like alot, right??

It's paid out as an annuity, over 20 years. 50k/yr. THEN you pay taxes... you net 30k (hopefully)

30k would be a nice bump, but not life changing money.

[Bigdawg]

You won lots... millions, more then you would ever need.

[DRPSignsNGrafix]

Pay off all debt buy the building were in, do some renovations, take a summer vacation with family, then invest some and go back to work. Oh and tell my wife she can take of the next of years to stay at home with son adn maybe start to have Daughter.

[njsigns]

and a bottle of Ripple.

You been hanging with Fred Sanford? lol

Fred would often combine Ripple with other drinks, for example, Beaujolais + Ripple = "Beaujolipple" or Cream soda + Ripple = "Cripple" or Champagne + Ripple = "Champipple."

I'd probably still be stressed about money, continue working, but fire the PITA clients... with my foot. Paying off debt sound pretty good too, as well as taking care of the family. I'd buy one of these just to watch it get jammed up:

http://www.memjet.com/popup_16.html

Gene

[Arlo Kalon]

Awhile back I asked bob the formula for determining the odds of winning a lottery. This was his reply:
That would be...
96/55)*(5/54)*(4/53)*(3/52)*(2/51)*(1/50)

or exactly 28,989,675 to 1

The odds of winning the lottery are roughly the same whether you buy a ticket or not.

It didn't stop me from playing though. I routinely look at the classified ads at www.thesamba.com for vintage split window VW buses of which I'll have the largest collection in the world - IF I ever win.

[weaselboogie]

Hookers and Blow. That would be one helluva weekend. :rolleyes:

[jiarby]

If I won so much that it didn't matter I'd probably clear the slate of various debts, hire a manager to run my business, and start buying real estate as an investment.

My wife needs a new car too.

[DOGraphics]

Pay off some debts, get a decent house, and invest the rest into a variety of businesses. Who cares if you make $60 million... what if you could turn that into 300 million???

That's my thinking anyways. Turn it into even more. :P

Ditto :beer

[ManningSigns]

First pay off everything. Then I might even have the time and money to build a streetrod. Ok maybe a new racecar too.

[TonyHoles]

Hookers and Blow. That would be one helluva weekend. :rolleyes:


ROFL

[Arlo Kalon]

If anyone is interested in how you can manage to BLOW a $114mil windfall just Google "Jack Whittaker". He's definitely the record holder for sorriest lottery winner tales.

[ChicagoGraphics]

I saw that on one of the cable channels on TV. It was all about people that won millions and ended up broke after a year or 2, one woman paid to have her husband killed. Now she's sitting in jail rotting......

[signage]

Buy a nice piece of property at least 100 acres build a nice house and a huge garage/work shop. Have a big party! then just do what I want work a little play a little. Enjoy the rest of my life doing only what I want too!

[Arlo Kalon]

I saw that on one of the cable channels on TV. It was all about people that won millions and ended up broke after a year or 2, one woman paid to have her husband killed. Now she's sitting in jail rotting......

The common denominator of those who ended up broke was an inability to say "NO" to everyone who sided up to them begging for their bills to be paid off/new car/house/etc. It would be a ***** to have to suddenly be suspicious of everyone who wanted to talk with you alone - you'd always know what was coming. I have a brother in law who I know would tend to make my life a living hell if I ever won. No matter how much money he'd get - he'd always need more soon. Still, that can't stop me from playing. The fact is, any amount over $12,000 you give someone would be taxed at roughly 35% (gift tax). For that reason alone, I'd have no problem telling people I'm not willing to voluntarily give the IRS 35% of my money for no good reason. They'll just have to play and hope to win on their own!

[Rollie]

My housekeeper just found 40,000 worth in gold coins on the local dump road. Not life changing but cool.

It's at the police station right now and so far no one has come forward so it looks like she's gonna get to keep it.
We told her not to tell anyone cause she is not good with leech friends. She's told everyone... now I think the money will be gone the first week she get's it... too bad for her.

I have a close relative that won 250,000. He didn't tell anyone and I think that was best. I got a cool 20,000 so that was nice

[gators2001]

Awhile back I asked bob the formula for determining the odds of winning a lottery. This was his reply:
That would be...
96/55)*(5/54)*(4/53)*(3/52)*(2/51)*(1/50)

or exactly 28,989,675 to 1

The odds of winning the lottery are roughly the same whether you buy a ticket or not.

It didn't stop me from playing though. I routinely look at the classified ads at www.thesamba.com (http://www.thesamba.com) for vintage split window VW buses of which I'll have the largest collection in the world - IF I ever win.

Bob has a formula for everything

[Border]

You won lots... millions, more then you would ever need.


If that's the case, Then I would make sure to thoroughly enjoy it!
Pay off all debts first, Then take a really great vacation or series of vacations with my closest friends & Family. Make sure to invest enough wisely through a trustworthy advisor.

Then... More fun stuff:
enroll myself in a top fuel drag racing school, just for the experience and fun of it. Buy a ride on the space shuttle. Charter the best damned live-aboard scuba diving trip and hit all the hot spots around the globe.
A huge collection of vintage muscle cars.

Too much to list but lots of things with throttles!

...and obviously take care of my family members.

But most of all, I'd probably spend a great deal of time trying to prove that that there is no such thing as having more money than you could possibly spend! Live it up, life's short and you can't take it with you:beer

[jc1cell]

I wouldn't tell anyone about it and go on with my life as usual.

Behind the scenes I would look into sponsoring the children of families in need that I may know about in my community so they can get a higher standard of education in a private school. I would do the same for my nieces and nephews. Along with assuring my children's college education. I would also sponsor families going through difficult times so they have food in the fridge.

At the same time I would take care of all the debt for my siblings, parents, in-laws. All this I would do anonymously.

Finally, I would setup several accounts for my immediate family that will assure their well being in the event of my passing.

I'm not one to ever play the lotto. My belief is that anything I may have is a blessing from above and given to me through dedication and hard work. But as this is an "what if" situation, I'm assuming a very large amount...as big dawg stated...more than I would ever need.

jc

[houseofgrafix]

Buying a Ferrari and working at Subway was my choice

[Baz]

Make sure family and friends are set ... Pay off my own debts ... Then have a hell of a week in Vegas à-la-weaselboogie ;-).

Then go back to school and buy all kinds of equipment.

[OldPaint]

FIND ELLOTT SPIZTERS HOOKER...and see if it was worth that kinda money)))))))))))
buy a P-38 MUSTANG....and finish my flying lessons...

[Bigdawg]

FINE ELLOTT SPIZTERS HOOKER...and see if it was worth that kinda money)))))))))))


I love that answer!!!!!!!

[Arlo Kalon]

buy a P-38 MUSTANG....and finish my flying lessons...

I can see it now... This Just In Off The Wires... Long haired old guy wearing lime green Speedos flying vintage WW2 fighter plane strafes digital sign shop with 20mm machine gun fire.

[Pro Image]

Get all the bills paid for the imediate family and invest the rest in the business and some nice stocks.......

OH forgot the Dodge Viper and a few other toys............

[Signsforwhile]

I didn't pick anything because there was an option mission.

"Keep working and buy a new GT2"

for reference...

25161

[ndemond]

Make sure family was taken care of.
Pay off all debts.
Upgrade all equipment, then give it all to my son.
Retire.
Take the first flight to the Virgin Islands, St. John.
Spend the rest of my days on a sail boat,golfing and lots of beach time, with my toes in the sand.

The big buff bodygaurd is only be allowed in my dreams.

[WRAPS]

Hookers and Blow. That would be one helluva weekend. :rolleyes:



wow:thumb:

[DARLAK]

i woulda picked "get WRAPS a brand new printer"

lol

[OneUpTenn]

I would fix the roof on my trailer and do some fishing....when I get my vacation in July.

James Gregory...aka...the funniest man in America

[Arlo Kalon]

So did anyone read about Jack Whittaker? Hard to believe that drunk trailer trash lost a $114mil fortune in just a few years!

[WRAPS]

i woulda picked "get WRAPS a brand new printer"

lol


I didnt see that choice? i woulda picked it too.

[Lunatic Taskbar]

First I would find a Surgeon who could operate on my eldest Daughter! Then I would ensure she has the best medical care she needs.

if anything was left I would upgrade equipment, and then look at expanding.

[skyhigh]

1) I'd buy "Girls Gone Wild" Island.
2) Pay for OP to finish his flying lessons, so he could cart my *** anywhere I wanted to go.
3) Hire Shovelhead as my bodyguard.

I'll need some signs for the island...anyone want to give me a bid? I'm retired.

[Air Art Girl]

have a client/friend that won a big one and I would do similar to what she did.

First off, I have no debt to pay off, other then mortgage so I would buy some property and build my dream home with a huge shop for all our hobbies. Work.......hell no, just for the fun of it most likely. Travel.........hell yes.
I would also put money away for my boys. And depending on how big the winnings were, I'd start some sort of foundation but not exactly sure who it would benefit. But would definately give some of it away.

[OldPaint]

SKYHIGH, P-38 is single seater, do you want to sit on my lap)))))))

[skyhigh]

What ever happened to dinner and a movie first?

Nonetheless, I'd rather ride on the wing....besides, I highly doubt there would be more than a couple inches between your belly and the wheel )))))))))

Actually, I'm surprised a P-38 can get off the ground with you in it. :rolleyes:

[OldPaint]

i dont eat meat.....))))) and only like jackie chan movies)))))
P-38 dont have "a wheel" its called a "stick".
as for it getting me off the ground....these old royals royce merlin engines have enough HORSEPOWER....take the plane up to 3-400 MPH....
and i dont have a that kinda belly...to begin with...you must think iam this guy!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQsdTx7HufY

[jhines1284]

travel the world looking for the girl that inspired Air Art Girl's avatar!!

[skyhigh]

and i dont have a that kinda belly...to begin with

Whatever, Mr. Jack Lalanne ))))))))

I can only suggest, if you win the lottery, your first purchase should be a new "power juicer"

[S. Sexton]

how much are we talking about? I didn't hit the lotto but a friend passed away two years ago and left the wife and I 960,000. We had talked about a new house and that made up our minds. The stocks that we received are now worth about 900,000. Still have the condo that he left and a new home. It didn't change our lives much just a piece of mind to know that you have some reserve.
Steve

[OldPaint]

I can only suggest, if you win the lottery, your first purchase should be a new "power juicer"
THIS IS WHAT I HAVE....much better then a POWER JUICER.
http://www.championjuicer.com/

[Bigdawg]

We're talking an obscene, do-anything-you-want-for-life amount of money...

[Outlaw Graphics]

The common denominator of those who ended up broke was an inability to say "NO" to everyone who sided up to them begging for their bills to be paid off/new car/house/etc. It would be a ***** to have to suddenly be suspicious of everyone who wanted to talk with you alone - you'd always know what was coming. I have a brother in law who I know would tend to make my life a living hell if I ever won. No matter how much money he'd get - he'd always need more soon. Still, that can't stop me from playing. The fact is, any amount over $12,000 you give someone would be taxed at roughly 35% (gift tax). For that reason alone, I'd have no problem telling people I'm not willing to voluntarily give the IRS 35% of my money for no good reason. They'll just have to play and hope to win on their own!off topic i know but has anyone ever told you that you look like Steve Martin?:Big Laugh


I would retire, throw my phone in the ocean and never be heard from again!:tongue:

[Bradster941]

If I had that kind of money, I would just donate these 50 "Feed the Children" banners I'm printing out this weekend for the Reverend Charles.

So, the question is back at you BigDawg as you haven't said,

What would you do with 50 Million Dollars.???.




Damm my printer seems so slow :Sleeping:

[ldouble619]

If I won I would start mowing lawns and smoking weed.

[Bigdawg]

Me - I would buy a place in both TN and FL and jump back and forth. I'd make sure my family was very well cared for and set up college funds for all 9 of the grandkids.

I would so quit working for a while, but I'm sure that wouldn't last to long.

Oh - and party hearty once all the responsible stuff was done with - maybe lose a weekend - or week :smile: