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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Mo. woman describes aftermath of lottery jackpotTX United States Member #121208 January 4, 2012 786 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 12, 2012, 4:38 pm - IP Logged | |
At least she wrote a paperback book on some of issues that come with winning. Could always be read before turning in the winning ticket Jackpots...Just Average Citizens Keeping Possibilities Open Towards Security  | | |
North Carolina United States Member #65081 September 1, 2008 302 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 13, 2012, 9:56 am - IP Logged | |
Numbers 1. and 2. I might do but those letters might make a nice read for folks interested in those kinds of things. I would published them in a book "Letters to a lottery jackpot winner". I could have a best seller, right up there with the Harry Potter books. I would remove the names to protect the innocents. You know, there are several books out there that run in the same vein. You COULD do that - and make sure all proceeds go to your favorite charity. "Don't be a schmuck, always take the cash." -Coin Toss | | |
Eastpointe, Michigan United States Member #72772 March 13, 2009 220 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 13, 2012, 1:48 pm - IP Logged | |
I think that she was selfish not to help her friend. If one of my friends hit for millions, I would hope that they would share without me having to ask. She enjoys others doing things for her, but she will not help others, she is all for herself and should be all by herself. | | |
Atlanta,GA United States Member #79957 September 1, 2009 101 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 13, 2012, 6:07 pm - IP Logged | |
You got to be kidding! Woopie wish she looks that good. Are you blind or what? If you think you can or if you think you can't you are right! Today could be the day! | | |
Elgin, IL United States Member #93570 July 2, 2010 291 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 14, 2012, 6:32 am - IP Logged | |
I wonder what Chris Shaw has been up to? I'm guessing he's doing way better than me. Anyway, congrats to this woman, but NEVER go on television! If you want a peaceful life after the big windfall stay out of the spotlight. Now, I know some family and friends are going to show their other side, but the problem is you can't hide it from them, so "no" becomes your favorite word. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12433 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 14, 2012, 11:58 am - IP Logged | |
I think that she was selfish not to help her friend. If one of my friends hit for millions, I would hope that they would share without me having to ask. She enjoys others doing things for her, but she will not help others, she is all for herself and should be all by herself. That was a phony friend. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Baton Rouge, LA United States Member #4685 May 7, 2004 489 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 24, 2012, 1:13 pm - IP Logged | |
My wife and I joke about if we win, the first rule is anyone who asks us for money isn't getting a dime. Prisoner Six
"I am not a number, I am a free man!" | | |
United States Member #121760 January 16, 2012 1618 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 24, 2012, 1:33 pm - IP Logged | |
I really love the idea about writing a book with "letters to a lottery winner". I think it would do well. I would buy it. I have written a couple of art/academic type books (not in the category of "the Hunger games" by any means, but what is, but they are published by a real non-vanity publisher). You could include some followup research with the letter writers (i.e. check out their claims like this woman did and find out some interesting details...all names kept anonymous of course). If I ever win, I will do this for sure. Don't you think if you have a lottery win, this all dies down in a couple of months? (99% of it). I know you still have to always be on your guard. | | |
United States Member #94645 July 24, 2010 2911 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 24, 2012, 10:16 pm - IP Logged | |
Unfortunately they end up dealing with leaches of a different sort. I used to work in Sun Valley, Idaho which is such an area. Lots of Hollywood types, Microsoft millionaires, etc. Bruce Willis lives there full time and ownes several businesses in the area. Arnold Schwarzenegger has a place there, his billionaire neighbor refers to him as the poor foreign guy with the tiny house next door. Most of the businesses that provide services to the rich up there are all run by crooks. They mainly hire illegal immigrants, bill for workers that wern't on site and for extra hours the job didn't take, things like that. I've always thought if I won a big pile one of my investments would be in my own firm up there. I'd love to run all those guys out of business by charging honest rates and treating workers fairly. I bet you could make a very nice profit at the same time too. Great post! Nice to see someone talk about wanting to run an honest business  | | |
RIGHT HERE!! United States Member #123302 February 17, 2012 997 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 29, 2012, 4:01 am - IP Logged | |
If one person wins this MegaMillions $500 million and counting jackpot, what happened to this women will look like a walk in the park compared to the people that would come after the new winner. | | |
United States Member #5437 June 30, 2004 23638 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 30, 2012, 10:09 pm - IP Logged | |
I wouldn't expect a thing from a friend if they won the lottery. Just like I don't expect any thing from a friend who works for money. Why do people want what others have?????? For fun, hubby and I discuss who we would give money to and who we wouldn't. It comes down to which friends need it. We have lots of wealthy friends. They wouldn't need anything if we win as they don't need anything now. My family wouldn't need anything more than we have now if our friends hit the big one. We would love to go and help them celebrate if they throw a party. We go to their parties anyway...and we would like usual take gifts. | | |
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