If You Won the Lottery What Would You Do With the $$$$$

[katsarecool]

After I recovered from the shock; I would hire an accountant with expertise in investments. I would buy some land up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and build a totally eco friendly home complete with solar panels enough that I would be able to see power back to the grid. The house would have a few guest suites for visiting family and friends.

I would donate some to charity and some to my kids. I would not quit my job as I am retired and a full time artist.

I love the answers here!!!

[Blaze]

If I won the lottery...
I would pretty much pay all the bills off and some friends that are important to me, as well.
It would be a toss up between buying an older hotel and renovating it. I would hire a bunch of people to help run it, which is important. My toss up would be if I would take in the homeless? Or I think I would prefer to take in the GBLT people that are in need of shelter and medical attention. I would want to help shelter them until they could get back onto their feet, offering schooling, medical attention, Job training, and of course the basics of food, clothing and attention.
Once I got that going, then I would perhaps take a little vacation, but then again, perhaps not, because I would be also attending to my tenants needs. So basically I would still be working. Tis what makes me happy anyway. The rest would be invested so I can keep my dream going.

[katsarecool]

Blaze you get huge points!!!!

[Soft*Silver]

I would get advice FIRST from accountants and lawyers before I cashed in the ticket, so I wouldnt make a mistake and lose any portion of the money I didnt have to, just because I didnt know better.

I would then go on a spending spree. I would buy new furniture, new carpeting for my house and fix up some of the little things in the house. Outside I would put up new fencing, and set up the garden of my dreams!

I would buy a navy blue or forest green truck, with matching horse trailer, and one really nice horse and board it where i didnt have to do the work..lol

I would give my daughter the wedding of her dreams and a honeymoon, and a house of her choosing.

i would pay off all my sister's debts. And mine of course.

I would donate to these charities: Cat Ladies Society, For the Dogs, Hog Heaven Rescue (for horses too!), Newfoundland Dog Rescue and Newf Mix Rescue and our local Pride Center

I would travel to Europe and Africa

I would subscribe to all the magazines I love but cant afford to buy anymore

I would take my entire family on a vacation

I would buy a couple more newfs

I would buy clothes, make up and perfumes..which I havent been able to buy in three years

I would the local catholic church that just closed down and turn it into a social service program for youth in my town, and establish a college scholarship program for children who complete the program

I would establish a retirement fund for my kid that would build over the years

I would go see the chincoteauge ponies

I would order the midieval garb I always wanted for my re-enactment group I belong to

I would decide not to take most of it with me..but leave enough behind for my daughter to have, when I die

[sharkchomp]

Great thread, I'll post my answer in a bit... gotta run now!

[imperfect_cupcake]

Hire an accountant and solicitor
pay off all debts (student loans)
pay of debts of family and friends and ensure certain ones had extra dosh to use
donate some monies to certain charities
Buy small properties in several different countries - venezuala, australia, uk, amsterdam, thailand, japan, vancouver, utah.
get an investment portfolio
finish school
open a small lgbt spas in three countries
open a women's retreat charity - where women with little or no money can come for a little holiday for 3-5 days with healthy food and relaxing, quiet, care.
Open a healthfood cafe, spa, tattoo studio where I'd be spending most of my time - with an artist's community centre for gigs/spoken word/gallery.

300 million is a lot. and there is a lot I can do with it.
Mostly I'd want to travel between my houses and businesses.
Maybe occationally hire a nice butch gigolo.
Or maybe have a few butches with business investment ventures they want to start that are also attractive and we get along... I could be a sugar momma. Have some pleasant, friendly entertaining, fun company in exchange for silent, hands off investments into their dream business.
I get to help some people out and get good company and a little fun now and again for us both.

I dunno, single and stinking wealthy might suit me.

[clay]

Originally Posted by honeybarbara

Hire an accountant and solicitor
pay off all debts (student loans)
pay of debts of family and friends and ensure certain ones had extra dosh to use
donate some monies to certain charities
Buy small properties in several different countries - venezuala, australia, uk, amsterdam, thailand, japan, vancouver, utah.
get an investment portfolio
finish school
open a small lgbt spas in three countries
open a women's retreat charity - where women with little or no money can come for a little holiday for 3-5 days with healthy food and relaxing, quiet, care.
Open a healthfood cafe, spa, tattoo studio where I'd be spending most of my time - with an artist's community centre for gigs/spoken word/gallery.

300 million is a lot. and there is a lot I can do with it.
Mostly I'd want to travel between my houses and businesses.
Maybe occationally hire a nice butch gigolo.
Or maybe have a few butches with business investment ventures they want to start that are also attractive and we get along... I could be a sugar momma. Have some pleasant, friendly entertaining, fun company in exchange for silent, hands off investments into their dream business.
I get to help some people out and get good company and a little fun now and again for us both.

I dunno, single and stinking wealthy might suit me.

raises hand to be one of Butches with a business venture..
I LIKE how you think!!

[Nat]

Originally Posted by honeybarbara

Maybe occationally hire a nice butch gigolo.

haaaaa this one's awesome

[dixie]

Originally Posted by Blaze

If I won the lottery...
I would pretty much pay all the bills off and some friends that are important to me, as well.
It would be a toss up between buying an older hotel and renovating it. I would hire a bunch of people to help run it, which is important. My toss up would be if I would take in the homeless? Or I think I would prefer to take in the GBLT people that are in need of shelter and medical attention. I would want to help shelter them until they could get back onto their feet, offering schooling, medical attention, Job training, and of course the basics of food, clothing and attention.
Once I got that going, then I would perhaps take a little vacation, but then again, perhaps not, because I would be also attending to my tenants needs. So basically I would still be working. Tis what makes me happy anyway. The rest would be invested so I can keep my dream going.

Awesome idea. If that ever happens, keep me in mind...lol I used to manage a hotel, so I know how to keep the structure maintained and I'm currently a night manager for a domestic violence shelter that also caters to our community, so I have some knowledge in the things you have in mind. Being able to offer counseling would also be a big help in that setting. I think you have a great idea!