You Just Won $30 MILLION!! What are you going to do?

[Gayla]

I might send some of it to those silly people who gave away most of their 11 million. Or at least buy them new vehicles or something, because I don't even think they did that much!

[Kenna]

after taking care of donations, debits, family, several dear friends and finding me a good Lupus specialist....

I'd take both of my nieces on a year long educational and exploration trip around the world.... with all kinds of fun but education things planned to inspire them to "reach for the stars". I dream of introducing them to Hands On Sciences (of many different fields), Archeology, Engineering, Social & Cultural opportunities, etc....all kinds of different "field trips" where they can actually get their hands dirty, climb mountains, and dive in oceans!! They would learn and retain so much more than their public schools have to offer by being cramped up in a stuffy class room...Real Hands On Learning... we'd set it up with their school that they could communicate with all their classmates/teachers via Live-cam with feedback, Q&A sessions and a journal of their experiences. We could even make their very own Documentary. An experience that they would never forget and would certainly give them opportunities and inspiration that I never had. Then I'd fund all of their future education and for them to get their Pilot's Licenses. (maybe such an exciting, busy and fun filled year away from "things" would take their minds off their current horrible hardships?)


I'd make sure 3 friends could quit their jobs.... one would get a new house near her daughter...the other needs good health care and a few other comforts to make sure they never want for anything....the third one will get a much needed respite and a special vacation.

I'd buy a small, humble part-time home near my nieces to spend all summers, birthdays and holidays with them.

I'd put my son through I.T. Tech School (since he refuses to go to college because he "learns different" and wants hands on...)

I'd find a very lovely place with lots of land in the mountains to build my Yurt...

[blush]

-trust/college fund for fuz
-retirement
-upgrade house-pool/hot tub, ginormous back yard, claw foot bathtub, outdoor kitchen, covered patio, landscape lighting, Habitrail room for guniea pigs, mud room for dogs, library, "gaming"/theater room, fireplace, bike repair/tool area
-house keeper, grounds keeper, cook,
-upgrade cars
-support OutYouth
-just hand money to teachers and veterans with no strings attached
-there's a group of homeless folks near our house we'd like to help out
-Buy a shit ton of Halloween/Christmas decorations so we can be "That House" every year.
-Travel-family and friends on European cruise, family trip to Disney, couples trip back to Europe and then to Hawaii and across Canada on a train

[cara]

1) Pay off that student loan once and for all.
2) Save and invest a good chunk of it.
3) Purchase a plot of land in the forest in the PNW and build a couple of these: http://www.tinygreencabins.com
4) Pay off my parent's condo and make sure my dad's medical bills are paid to date.
5) Give my brother and sister-in-law some of the money as a gift.
6) Help my Grammy and Uncle the best I can.
7) Buy a SmartCar.
8) Travel a bit.
9) Donate the rest.

if only...

[Rockinonahigh]

After the EMT's revive me from shock,I would.....not tell a soul.Why well ppl I know and family whom I havent seen in a bazillion years nor have spoken to will all of a sudden call themselves best buds and long lost loveing family..I may be a goof ball but I aint stupid.Then I would stash 25% of whatever is left after taxes somewhere for rainy days..then I would....

1- Give my son a million bucks..he will inherit a bunch sooner or later.

2-Take 25% to live on and do things I always wanted to do.

3-Donate some to places I want to see contenue being around..bfp for shure.

4- After I finish going places, I would open a couple of buisness I have wanted to have.

[BestButchBoy]

Dear [Insert girls' names who decided it was okay not to return my phone call],

Sorry you didn't call me back. I had called to tell you I won $30M in the lottery and wanted to know if you would like join me at my villa in Italy and do some shopping in Milan.

Oh well, I'm sure you are too busy to travel anyway.

Love and knishes,
Mr. B



[tongue.firmly.implanted.in.cheek.not.really]

[torchiegirl]

*feverously dialing Mr. B

"The number you have reached is no longer in service"

[RockOn]

Build shelters in every state which would take in every stray cat/dog. No one homeless would be turned away and kill shelters would go out of existence.

[asphaltcowboi]

shit...an grin

[Billy]

Originally Posted by cara

1) Pay off that student loan once and for all.
2) Save and invest a good chunk of it.
3) Purchase a plot of land in the forest in the PNW and build a couple of these: http://www.tinygreencabins.com
4) Pay off my parent's condo and make sure my dad's medical bills are paid to date.
5) Give my brother and sister-in-law some of the money as a gift.
6) Help my Grammy and Uncle the best I can.
7) Buy a SmartCar.
8) Travel a bit.
9) Donate the rest.

if only...

With all that money you could bye a car bigger than that lil smart car !

[torchiegirl]

I'd buy every shade of red lipstick and write Mr. B's number on restroom mirrors across the country.

[Nat]

I like this game. I buy lotto tickets just so i can indulge my lotto fantasies with real gusto.

I would pay off all my debt. I cannot tell you how good that alone would feel. I would pay off my girlfriend's debt. I would pay off all my mom's debt. I would send money to this site, to the innocence project, to the inside books project, to outserve. I would set up something where both my parents got some sort of monthly payment for the rest of their lives. I would quit my job, but I wouldn't tell them why if I could help it. I would sneak a large sum of cash into the drawers of two struggling single mom coworkers - anonymously if possible. I would buy my best friend a house (she has already extorted this promise from me ). I would show up at my girlfriend's house with a debit card with her name on it in my pocket and the two of us would spoil ourselves rotten for a few months. Then, we would most likely find a place with some land out in the Texas hill country and spend our days gardening, making out, reading, spoiling our pets, enjoying our privacy, and at some point parenting. We would also get a condo in Austin for when we feel like being in the city. And we would be able to have an out-of-state legal wedding and afford for friends and family to actually attend.

[cara]

Originally Posted by Billy

With all that money you could bye a car bigger than that lil smart car !

True, but having lived without a car for the last...almost 3 years...i don't really want or need anything bigger. I might go with something Hybrid, though.

[WolfyOne]

$30 Million, I'm going to Disney World and taking ya'll with me

[Blade]

Ummm first I'd buy property in the mountains on a lake or river and build a log cabin and live as much as possible off of the land. I'd take care of my family and the friends I have now. I'd laugh at the people who suddenly thought they were my friend. Did I mention a new Harley and chest surgery?

I'd probably figure out a program to support and guide young people who feel they are gender fucked. Do some kind of scholarship directed toward the GLBT community. There's more but that would be a start

[sharkchomp]

Well first, I'd buy a new truck - or I'd fix up big blue :shrug: Then I'd settle myself a bit and pay off all of my debt and invest a large majority of it. I'd take care of my family and friends. Then I would go on a vacation with whomever would like to go with me. I'd rent a bus - one of those really nice one's that you can live on just so I could travel with my dogs. I'd have to hire a driver too. Then I'd go to Yellowstone National Park and stay until I was ready to go to Yosemite. Then possibly head to where ever (cause there's several really cool parks out west). Then, I'd head to the Grand Canyon and Vegas. The next stop would be Alaska - cause I've always wanted to go. Next stop might be Hawaii. Or the Virgin Islands.

Then after all of that traveling I'd buy a little bait shop. I'd take my dogs to work with me everyday and give away free coffee and spend my days bs'ing with others that share the same love as myself.

I'd have to buy a spot of land on the lake and build a log cabin and a boat dock. I'd have a pool too - and I'd have a huge game room in my basement

I'd also hire a kitty litter cleaner for 1playfulfemme because she has a zoo lol

~~~shark~~~~~~~

[Gemme]

I've decided; I'm going to Disneyland!

[Heart]

~Buy an apartment in NYC for my kid so he'd always have a place to crash, and set aside some funds so he could travel and further his studies if he chose.

~Quit my job and create a foundation to respond to the health and economic needs of poor women -- and hire damn good people to help me run it.

~Build a sustainable house near a vibrant, queer-friendly area that included a pond, flower and vegetable gardens, and some wild/wooded areas, with a separate guest cottage and studio/retreat.

~I'd write. And maybe enroll in a PHD program.

[citybutch]

-Set a certain amount aside for personal investing, home improvements, permanent security, and retirement comfort...

-But with the bulk of it I would start a Family Charitable Foundation so that I could act on all of my philanthropy desires...

[Kätzchen]

First, hire a super smart and talented wealth management attorney team…

Second, pay off my student loans and take a personal vow to never fall for the “get a better education” scheme ever again.

Third, buy my mother’s property she’s had for sale for the last ten years and develop it into a family compound, rich with natural beauty (landscaping, etc) and a cost effective home for the remaining years of my life as a new retiree.

Fourth, build a foundation to address the needs of others who could use a helping hand with life’s unexpected emergencies arising from healthcare related issues or such until our country finally realizes that caring for our health is top priority over healthcare industry greed.

I’m sure I’ll need a vacation and several other improvements in life so I’ll stop for now and dream up more ways to make life better for myself and others.