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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | $102 million lottery winners - 17 years lateregg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2506 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 23, 2012, 3:38 pm - IP Logged | |
lol why send alarm clocks to lottery winners Yea, seems like an alarm system would be more apropriate. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Redwood City,California United States Member #71007 February 3, 2009 131 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 23, 2012, 4:32 pm - IP Logged | |
The Spence's are an inspiration to all of us who play the lottery.It's all about a dollar and a dream.Those alarm clock gifts were for target practice only, to remind them of those days when they had to go to work. | | |
Hamilton, OH United States Member #4236 March 27, 2004 265 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 23, 2012, 6:51 pm - IP Logged | |
It takes a special kind of lowlife to threaten to kidnap a man's dog.  my brother beat my dog and i told him,"I know one thing about my dog. i like her. i like her more than i like you." he has never hurt my dog again. | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2506 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 23, 2012, 7:03 pm - IP Logged | |
my brother beat my dog and i told him,"I know one thing about my dog. i like her. i like her more than i like you." he has never hurt my dog again. If my brother beat my dogs, he would wind up feeling just like the dogs, scared and hurt. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Wannabe Won Percenter Republic of Texas United States Member #58035 January 9, 2008 764 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 23, 2012, 8:46 pm - IP Logged | |
lovely. just lovely! they won together, have stayed together, have not squandered all their money, and are loving their life recognizing that they have been blessed. lovely.  Very much an inspiration to all of us. What a lovely & smart couple.
Clear eyes, full hearts, Texas forever!  PROUD MEMBER OF THE 85% (what's left of the 99% after you take out the lefties and the OW anarchists) Wannabe member of the 1%. Is VenomV12 a troll? | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12433 Posts Online | | Posted: May 23, 2012, 10:23 pm - IP Logged | |
I don't like me no alarm clocks, no sir. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Columbus, OH United States Member #96420 August 28, 2010 78 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 24, 2012, 2:10 am - IP Logged | |
It is a blessing to win and to be able to sustain the wealth over a long period of time. To each of us who eventually win the jackpot, I pray the same blessings. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 776 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 24, 2012, 7:58 am - IP Logged | |
Actually, taking the "annuity" was the only PB Jackpot option way back then!  I'm glad these folks are still able to enjoy their big bank accounts! I want my own big jackpot win!. Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Maryland United States Member #10659 January 14, 2005 5148 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 24, 2012, 10:37 am - IP Logged | |
lol why send alarm clocks to lottery winners Right! When the "Bunky" won his 80+ million dollar jackpot in Maryland, someone placed a hugh Safe on his front lawn. How someone did that without being seen or noticed was puzzling. And I couldn't understand what that message was. Feeling, PRICELESS!!! | | |
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It takes a special kind of lowlife to threaten to kidnap a man's dog. It seem to me they would have been more worry about the kidnapping of the grandchild,then a dog. you can get another dog. Good news for a change,happy ending. | | |
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It seem to me they would have been more worry about the kidnapping of the grandchild,then a dog. you can get another dog. Good news for a change,happy ending. If you've had a dog for a few years, you can become very attached and concerned for their well being. Replacing the dog is not like just getting another toaster. No disrespect for the grandchildren, just pointing out that there exists a close emotional bond, between people and their beloved animals.  | | |
Heading Home United States Member #80030 September 2, 2009 3129 Posts Online | | Posted: May 24, 2012, 4:51 pm - IP Logged | |
Its palms up when someone wins big like that. Glad they still enjoy their money. Happy ending! .....to make gentle the life of the world. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 776 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 24, 2012, 8:14 pm - IP Logged | |
lol why send alarm clocks to lottery winners It could be a cleaver promotion for a real estate agent: "Attention, now is a good time to sell." 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 776 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 24, 2012, 8:22 pm - IP Logged | |
Right! When the "Bunky" won his 80+ million dollar jackpot in Maryland, someone placed a hugh Safe on his front lawn. How someone did that without being seen or noticed was puzzling. And I couldn't understand what that message was. Litebets27, this cleaver message/meaning was probably: "We don't have much money, valuable documents, and jewels to require need of this big safe, since you will we're giving it to you!"  
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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metro Atlanta area United States Member #4195 March 23, 2004 45 Posts Offline | | Posted: May 26, 2012, 12:35 am - IP Logged | |
Nice story, and 17 years later they have something to show for it! THAT is the only advantage in getting the annuity. If you go crazy the first year or so (buying houses, Lamborghini sports cars in triplicate to fill your 3-garage homes, jewelry, with hangers-on asking for money), then you still have time to come to your senses. You run out of money Year1, Year 2, by Year 3 you start getting smart. They were getting $3.5 million per year for 20 years. Nowadays the annuites are like 25 - 30 years. The drawback nowadays about annuities, of course, if the political talk about higher TAXES on the "rich". You don't know what they tax rate will be 5 or 10 years from now -- could be 50% or higher on "millionaires". I used to think it would be smarter to take the annuity, just so you can't go too crazy and spend it all. But now I might take the cash. | | |
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