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$135M lottery winner to boss: "I'm out of here"
Austin United States Member #9550 December 6, 2004 61 Posts Offline |
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That's very generous of him, but his friends will probably have to pay taxes on the 1 million. I would have done the same thing had I won such a large amount and that is the sign of a true friend to help the people who plays with him regularly. He will have to pay the tax on any gift over $12,000.
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Dolce, Illinois United States Member #26822 November 18, 2005 32 Posts Offline |
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They can afford it....He stole my idea about getting a place up in the UP. Saw a great one on the road between Marquette and Houghton, right on Lake Superior. I don't hunt or fish, but like to massive snow and lifestyle up there.On the other side, I'd certainly not show up with my ex. Unless she agreed to be shot out of a cannon or something at Lottery HQ.
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United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 203 Posts Offline |
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am sure he'll find plenty of new friends comming out of yonder pile 
$1 sez he'll become the other story of how not to claim a winning ticket remember to never let a day pass without scaring the bleep out of someone for the soul grins of it
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Pittsburgh, PA United States Member #59080 February 21, 2008 43 Posts Offline |
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I can tell you right now, my "significant-ex" would not get a phone call if I won.
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New Member Orange County, CA United States Member #59857 March 14, 2008 26 Posts Offline |
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Well, congrats to him. Nice to see someone from the home state winning such a big payoff. Wish it was me though 
I have family members that work in the auto industry back home (and for Ford), and I'd never buy a Ford, either. Not a winner yet. But I will be!
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United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 203 Posts Offline |
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Well, congrats to him. Nice to see someone from the home state winning such a big payoff. Wish it was me though
I have family members that work in the auto industry back home (and for Ford), and I'd never buy a Ford, either.  @ CaliWinner ... funny U should say that
former neighbor of mine used to work @ local ford dealer and
up till fairly recent he was the tie die in the wool ford nut ...
used to give me a hard time about a chevy I had @ the time
personally after a chitty exsperience I had with an oldsmobile and
related BC dealership ....
I still swear to this day I'd never touch another GM product remember to never let a day pass without scaring the bleep out of someone for the soul grins of it
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March 8, 2008
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hahah that's so awesome "I won't be buying a foreign car". Go Ford! For a parts manager, he is not too swift. When is the last time any one saw a part on a so called American car with a tag saying "Made in America"? Most all parts come from other country's. Unless Mexico and China took over America while I was sleeping! That is why the union leadership dropped the "Buy America" campaign. Is he unaware of how many automobiles the Ford Corporation produces in other country's? D-U-H ! Remember the "Ford, Quality Job 1" push made by Ford? Neither does any one else!
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Pennsylvania United States Member #17377 June 10, 2005 1046 Posts Offline |
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It doesn matter if he worked for ford or any other auto maker, he is retiring with a pocket full of change and well wishes from many! This is one of the rare times that I support someone up and quitting their job right after a win. So glad he is still keeping his focus on education . His generosity is remarkable.
The ex thing threw me for a loop. They are an EX for a reason. Yet I gotta say, My ex and I are better off in our life choices now then when we were married.
Congrats to this fella! May he enjoy his fishing! kindness is a small gesture accepted by another
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I dont know where United States Member #1736 June 18, 2003 98 Posts Offline |
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nice....job....my turn next  Like a Rock
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Albuquerque, New Mexico United States Member #5219 June 18, 2004 232 Posts Offline |
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I don't blame that lottery winner: he took the words right out of my mouth; as I, too, will echo his parting words, "I'm out of here!"  -- Bye, bye! When you win, may you glow as brightly as the
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