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Male nurse wins record German lottery jackpot
Wandering Aimlessly United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4379 Posts Offline |
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congratulations to the nurse. period. Yes!! Gee, why didn't I think of that?  Someday I'll learn. LOL
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Tralfamadore / Zeta Riticuli Star System United States Member #30849 January 17, 2006 4180 Posts Offline |
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Agreed, congrats to the nurse. This thread brings to mind (to lighten things up) a scene in Bruce Almighty when he was looking at all the e-mail prayer requests to win the lottery - and let everyone who has asked to hit, hit. The next morning people were saying, "The lottery is bad! I finally hit and won $17!" (implying they all did)
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Wandering Aimlessly United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4379 Posts Offline |
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Agreed, congrats to the nurse. This thread brings to mind (to lighten things up) a scene in Bruce Almighty when he was looking at all the e-mail prayer requests to win the lottery - and let everyone who has asked to hit, hit. The next morning people were saying, "The lottery is bad! I finally hit and won $17!" (implying they all did) I think you just hit the proverbial nail on the head! I didn't see that movie. Funny!!
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PA United States Member #23322 October 6, 2005 1823 Posts Offline |
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Yes congrats on the win that you will be doing nothing with...
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San Jose, California United States Member #42433 June 26, 2006 163 Posts Offline |
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Agreed, congrats to the nurse. This thread brings to mind (to lighten things up) a scene in Bruce Almighty when he was looking at all the e-mail prayer requests to win the lottery - and let everyone who has asked to hit, hit. The next morning people were saying, "The lottery is bad! I finally hit and won $17!" (implying they all did) That all come down to human terms, "be specific". I pray every night for health, protection and happiness. Sometimes, I include the lottery subject in my pray when I buy lottery. And praying for winning lottery jackpot seemingly still stay within the context of health, protection, and happiness.
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New Jersey United States Member #21537 September 4, 2005 807 Posts Offline |
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"planned to change very little" Knowing that you have that jackpot money there when you need it, I think, would give one a sence of security that is just not there when you live from check to check. Sure, you could win the jackpot, go out the next day, buy a Mansion, hundreds of acres of land, a slew of expensive cars for yourself and everyone you know, end up on a TV show about how Lottery winners are cursed. Those are the kind of winners that I would label as "idiots". I don't think that this person willnot buy anything. The story seems to imply that he's going to continue working, and doesn't want to draw attention to himself or his family by going crazy with the money that he just won. He sounds like a sensible family man. Hopefully in afew years that money won't start burning a hole in his pocket or mind. litebets I agree with you Litebets27. I think this guy is being sensible. All I would want is the security of not having to worry about money. Some people are blessed by winning the lottery, but some people are destroyed by winning the lottery. I would no more make giant changes to my lifestyle than I would start skiing the double diamond most difficult slopes when I started skiing. It is best I think to take a slow conservative approach and to learn the ropes of being wealthy. I'm betting this guy will have a wonderful and rewarding life. He seems to deserve it.
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PA United States Member #23322 October 6, 2005 1823 Posts Offline |
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I think the only sensible thing he is doing is lying to the press. However I don't buy it. Saying that "things won't be changing" is just a way to induce boredom, and decrease the spotlight on him hopefully. It does make for a boring debate as well, just what he wants.
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Wandering Aimlessly United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4379 Posts Offline |
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I think the only sensible thing he is doing is lying to the press. However I don't buy it. Saying that "things won't be changing" is just a way to induce boredom, and decrease the spotlight on him hopefully. It does make for a boring debate as well, just what he wants.  Also, many people aren't prepared for a big win and then after the shock is over, they change quickly. Seriously, like Prob 988 wrote, I don't think I would change much as a person, but I definitely would live a better lifestyle..so that would be a big change for me. Still, I would live in a moderate home and drive a sensible car, etc.
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