Two months ago, when a tarot card told Ellwood "Bunky" Bartlett that he should slow down and focus on his spirituality, Bartlett let out an exasperated yelp. The only way that was going to happen, he thought at the time, was if he won the lottery.
Yesterday, a day after he announced that he was one of four winners of a $330 million Mega Millions prize, Bartlett was back at the White Marsh New Age shop where the tarot cards foretold his future. Frustrated no longer, Bartlett says he now has the time he needs to contemplate life, as well as a few other matters.
"I've received one marriage proposal, there was one woman who wanted to sleep with me, and one person who wants me to adopt him," said the soon-to-be former accountant.
Lottery officials will meet with Bartlett tomorrow to confirm his winning ticket. He's not sure whether he wants to take the lump sum of $49 million or an annuity, which would pay him $3.7 million a year until 2032.
But Bartlett said he knows how at least some of the money will be spent: helping shop owners Lori and Mick Perdue expand Mystickal Voyage to include a holistic healing center and yoga studio. The store has been open for about a year and already expanded once with the addition of a coffee shop. It's there that Bartlett regularly hosts "dragon coffee klatches" and conducts Reiki treatments, a form of Japanese energy healing.
Yesterday, drinks were on Bartlett. Herbal teas, that is.
"We're just ecstatic. No one deserves this more than Bunky," said Mick Perdue.
Through the store, Lori Perdue said she has met thousands of fellow Pagans and others interested in alternative religion, from all walks of life. They say they're hoping the attention from the lottery win and improvements to Mystickal Voyage will help attract new customers and dispel misconceptions about Pagans.
"There's far more [people interested in the Pagan religion] than you think," said Lori Perdue. "Five times a week, we have customers come in who are in the 'figuring it out' mode, who are pulling away from how they were raised and seeking deeper meaning. We want people to feel comfortable and welcome."
Bartlett is a practitioner of Wicca, a nature-based religion of magic and witchcraft. There are an estimated 800,000 Neo-Pagans in the United States, the largest subset being Wiccans.
Bartlett calmly sipped a cup of iced tea yesterday morning as two reporters waited to interview him and Lori Perdue fielded calls from accountants and television stations trying to set up meetings. One customer wanted to know what all the commotion was about.
"Did you hear that someone in the area won the Mega Millions?" Mick Perdue asked. "That's him."
Bartlett raised his cup nonchalantly. "Wow! that's awesome — congratulations!" the customer said.
In the background, Bartlett's 18-year-old daughter, Ashley, hovered with a video camera. She takes television production courses, and her teacher asked her to produce a segment on the family's good fortune. She has already parlayed the winnings into a new car, though she said she hopes the family doesn't change.
"It's a lot to comprehend," she said, adding, "I don't want to turn into Nicole Ritchie or Paris Hilton."
The commotion later died down, and Bartlett settled in to lead his discussion group, which included one newcomer who said he was having trouble reconciling his beliefs with his Catholic upbringing. Bartlett didn't try to steer the man toward any particular religion, instead offering resources to help him find his own way.
"I can't stress this enough — get off the Internet and go to a li-brar-y!" he barked, his media-shy wife, Denise, seated next to him.
Inevitably, the conversation sometimes found its way back to that lottery ticket, though.
"I'm just going to live my life," he told the group, when asked how the money might change things. "I'm not going anywhere. Any other questions, nonlottery related?"
I've received one marriage proposal, there was one woman who wanted to sleep with me, and one person who wants me to adopt him," said the soon-to-be former accountant.
Quote: Originally posted by ochoop17 on Sep 3, 2007
I've received one marriage proposal, there was one woman who wanted to sleep with me, and one person who wants me to adopt him," said the soon-to-be former accountant.
You know Why.......$$$$$$$
Aw gee, ya think?
The one word a big JP winner needs to learn to say is NO !
Quote: Originally posted by four4me on Sep 3, 2007
Ellwood "Bunky" Bartlett
"get off the Internet and go to a li-brar-y!" he barked
Barked?
Good luck to him. I hope the wicca gods he made a deal with come forward so he doesn't have financial problems in the future. Do they use brooms? I guess you could call this winning the Sweepstakes. Wonder if he can handle it! Oops! I better be careful & use my spell check.
he seemed reallly happy in the CNN clip and he is an accountant so i doubt he will need alot of financial advice on what to do with the money. congratulations to him and his family on the huge win.
Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Sep 3, 2007
Maryland lottery winners can remain anonymous.......... Did he know that????
thats a good question rundown99 but he got a new car and has been proposed to already so he may be one of the winners who enjoys the spotlight and wants as much attention as possible for himself and for his religion.
He's already come forward so the rest of you feel free to chime in with me:
...WE HOPE HE TAKES THE CASH OPTION AND WE HOPE HE DOESN'T HAVE PROBLEMS LATER IN HIS LIFE..
OK...I'll probably burn for this but I gotta say it...this guy already looks like a train wreck waiting to happen!
1. He lives in a state that allows anonimity and he's already gone public? It had to be him or someone close to him that called the press because the drawing was Friday and the Lottery offices are closed so they couldn't have made the announcement.
2. The drawing was Friday and this is Monday...he hasn't been to the Lottery offices yet, let alone collect his money and he's already bought a new car?
3. He's making public promises to help fund his friend's business?
Oh well it's his life.
But I couldn't help thinking:
Hey! It's Bunky! The Bunkmeister! Winning the Lotto! Fighting off the babes! The Bunkster! Holding a press conference! At the Coffee House!With his Bunkbuddies! Buying coffee! Making promises! It's a Bunk-O-Rama! He's buying a Bunkmobile! He's out Bunking around! Going to a Bunkapalooza! Funky Bunky! Living the High Life!
You won't burn for this. Everyone here knows you are speaking a truth - this makes absolutely no sense to put yourself out there like this. Oh yeah right, he can handle the new world of wealth he is exposed to because he is an accountant. Yeah get a life.
I am from Maryland and I appreciate that this is a state where you can claim your pize anonymously.
Those who have played for years and seen the good, the bad, and the indifferent in winners and losers. A marriage proposal, a new car offered, everyone and their mamma are going to be gunning for him and he'll have no peace.
I wish him well and the other new minted millionaires from Powerball and Mega Millionaires.
You won't burn for this. Everyone here knows you are speaking a truth - this makes absolutely no sense to put yourself out there like this. Oh yeah right, he can handle the new world of wealth he is exposed to because he is an accountant. Yeah get a life.
I am from Maryland and I appreciate that this is a state where you can claim your pize anonymously.
Those who have played for years and seen the good, the bad, and the indifferent in winners and losers. A marriage proposal, a new car offered, everyone and their mamma are going to be gunning for him and he'll have no peace.
I wish him well and the other new minted millionaires from Powerball and Mega Millionaires.
This is so true by now there is probably a crowd formed on his street, and where he teaches will be a mecca for the undesirables who will seek out his wealth.
Quote: Originally posted by Uncle Jim on Sep 3, 2007
He's already come forward so the rest of you feel free to chime in with me:
...WE HOPE HE TAKES THE CASH OPTION AND WE HOPE HE DOESN'T HAVE PROBLEMS LATER IN HIS LIFE..
OK...I'll probably burn for this but I gotta say it...this guy already looks like a train wreck waiting to happen!
1. He lives in a state that allows anonimity and he's already gone public? It had to be him or someone close to him that called the press because the drawing was Friday and the Lottery offices are closed so they couldn't have made the announcement.
2. The drawing was Friday and this is Monday...he hasn't been to the Lottery offices yet, let alone collect his money and he's already bought a new car?
3. He's making public promises to help fund his friend's business?
Oh well it's his life.
But I couldn't help thinking:
Hey! It's Bunky! The Bunkmeister! Winning the Lotto! Fighting off the babes! The Bunkster! Holding a press conference! At the Coffee House!With his Bunkbuddies! Buying coffee! Making promises! It's a Bunk-O-Rama! He's buying a Bunkmobile! He's out Bunking around! Going to a Bunkapalooza! Funky Bunky! Living the High Life!
All I can say is...good luck dude!
Jim
http://wjz.com/topstories/local_story_245164345.html uncle jim you bring up alot of good points and maybe he has heard people asking him if he sought out more financial advice because in this clip they say he has. the nickname part of your comment reminded me of rob schneider on SNL next to the copy machine whenever someone came by he would give them nicknames
Uncle Jim & Rundown...you are so right. Being in FL, I never thought about anonymity being a choice. Why would anyone want to have his photo all over the internet and on the news if he could just quietly walk away? Keep in mind that it's also a holiday, so I think the lottery offices are all closed. Most of the state & federal buildings here are shut. Although I'd deal with it if I ever win a lot of money, being able to remain anonymous would be a real plus.
We all wish it was us.....Good Luck and Congrats...now have fun spending it ...it goes fast but enjoy it...remember help others and give to worthy causes and take care of the people who have been good to you...
We can't make any assumptions about whether or not this guy will end up losing his wealth. Who cares if he has people asking for handouts? It would happen anyway regardless if he exposed himself. Like I've said before, even if you claim anonymously, people will see the new house, the new car, the new home theater, the new clothes, the new watch, and the new whatever and know that person is loaded. People will still find out. I wish more people would understand that it's not about whether or not a lot of people know you have a lot of money, it's about whether or not you can say no without giving it a second thought. A lot of people know Bill Gates is rich, and a lot of people hit him up for money, but I'm sure he knows how to say no. The fact is, there are rich people who get hit up for money everyday, and they are able to say no. Just because he's a lottery winner doesn't mean the same thing doesn't apply. If you want to claim anonymously to cut back the exposure SOME, then that's ok, but don't think none of that wealth is going to be exposed. The ability to say no is more important than the amount of exposure you receive.
Hey! Who am I kidding? The Bunkaroo will be fine! He made a deal with his Pagan Gods to win the Lottery! They'll no doubt protect him from the pitfalls in spite of his own stupidity. I should apologize for pointing out what a knucklehead he is.
Dear Bunky,
Congratulations on your magic lottery spell. Enjoy your winnings and may the farce be with you.
Warmest regards,
Uncle Jim
PS Could you spot me a couple of mil? I'd like to open a combination Bingo Hall/Health Food Store/Cosmic Observatory.
Quote: Originally posted by joshuacloak on Sep 3, 2007
classic story
if hes into nature magic
he be fine in hes own power"the magic will protect him LMAO"
now, any bets on he if get fatter
sense now he can eat anything he wants 24,7
also if magic works why dont it have a spell or whatever for losing some damn Weight,
Gee, glad to know this bunch is so supportive of those who do what they wish they could do. I'm sure he would be more worthy of his winning if he were thin, handsome, and christian.
The fact remains that he won, Wiccan or not. While he may have been wiser to chose the "anonymous" route, you have to credit him with being willing to put himself out there to help people understand his faith, which is constantly misunderstood, lambasted (look it up in your Funk and Wagnalls), ridiculed, and disrespected. Don't knock it until you do a little research; he IS fine in his own power; the magic WILL protect him, and HE'll laugh all the way to the bank. When's the last time YOU did that?
Chill out, wyndechilde. Everyone is just having a little fun. That's what happens when someone chooses to expose himself to the media. I made the same silly puns about cheese so don't have a melt down.
By the way, I've paid a few people for Reiki healings. Never did a darn thing for me except take my money at the end of the session. I guess I can't criticize since doctors do it to.
Quote: Originally posted by four4me on Sep 3, 2007
This is so true by now there is probably a crowd formed on his street, and where he teaches will be a mecca for the undesirables who will seek out his wealth.
I know if my neighbor (pretend) hit for a billion and he lived next door my relationship with them woud not change .....I have not had nor desire to follow up someones behind , just because they won some money ...thats there own business not mine :
people every-where need to get a life and make there own million dollars:;
I see people in town begging for money 24 hr. a day everyday the same ole people instead of finding a solution to their delimia .....I am sure this guy told only a handfulll of people and those same PEOPLE got Big Mouths .......
Quote: Originally posted by wyndechilde on Sep 4, 2007
Gee, glad to know this bunch is so supportive of those who do what they wish they could do. I'm sure he would be more worthy of his winning if he were thin, handsome, and christian.
The fact remains that he won, Wiccan or not. While he may have been wiser to chose the "anonymous" route, you have to credit him with being willing to put himself out there to help people understand his faith, which is constantly misunderstood, lambasted (look it up in your Funk and Wagnalls), ridiculed, and disrespected. Don't knock it until you do a little research; he IS fine in his own power; the magic WILL protect him, and HE'll laugh all the way to the bank. When's the last time YOU did that?
Thank you, wyndechilde, for speaking the voice of reason.
For the foremost collection of lottery experts on the net, we are very quick to unleash our venomous barbs on those who have achieved what we most covet.
Uncle Jim, I'm surprised that you would count this fortunate soul among the numbers of Jack Whittaker, David Edwards and their ilk. After all, we have no evidence to indicate that he won't invest his money wisely, so let's give him the benefit of the doubt and wish him continued good luck and success. We should at least delay our attacks until he's had a chance to claim his money.
At his age, he's probably better off taking the annuity; it'll give him a better chance to become accustomed to his wealth. He's an accountant, so I believe that will give him an advantage over other major jackpot winners who have no concept of money and how to utilize it. I'm guessing he'll do all right; I'm sure he has his own reasons for his public exposition. If I ever won that kind of money, I think the first thing I'd do is to find the county prosecutor and expose myself to him (that's an inside joke for those of you who know what I went through last summer).
If he chooses to believe the Wiccan gods were responsible for his good fortune, who are we to say that they weren't and, more importantly, why do we feel such a burning need to dispute it? I can't speak for my fellow members, but I don't practice Wicca, and I've never won $49 million. Maybe that's only a coincidence, and maybe it isn't. Regardless, he won and we didn't; that's our bear to cross.
I would like to believe that my peers here on the forum would be happy for me if I'm ever lucky enough to match all six numbers on the same line. However, the more posts I read by different authors, the more I'm inclined to believe I'll be attacked and condemned by the very people who made it possible.
Let me be clear. I am thrilled to death to see people win the lottery. I love it! But when I see people like Bunky acting like an idiot...BEFORE...he's validated his ticket let alone claimed his prize I tend to believe he's already going down the wrong road and...THAT...I hate to see.
You say there's no evidence that he won't invest his money wisely. Good grief Jim he's buying cars, holding court and talking about investing in a reiki healing center/tea shop/wiccan learning center and again he hasn't even validated his ticket yet. Now I don't know...maybe a reiki healing center/tea shop/wiccan learning center is a great investment opportunity overlooked by most investors. Maybe it is more secure than U.S. government T-Bills and has more tax advantages that Municipal Bonds. Heck, it may be a veritable gold mone for all I know But I do tend to doubt it.
You say Bunky is an accountant and therefore, he will know how to handle his money. All of us here at Lottery Post follow this stuff and we know what can happen to a winner when their name and picture are published. Maybe Bunky doesn't read Lottery Post and maybe he doesn't know what will happen to him in the future. But as an accountant he should know better than to advertise his financial status. Especially in a state that allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.
I confess to poking a little fun at Bunky. How could you not? Look at what a lout he is acting like a big shot and chiding his "media shy wife" in public. What a jerk!
As for his religion...I don't care what his religion is. But he's the one who put it out there. Maybe his Wiccan Gods and magic spells are the reason he won the lottery. But a long time ago I adopted this motto:
I don't doubt the word of God. I doubt the mouth of man speaking it.
Bunky is behaving just like the aforementioned big shots Jack and Dave. He's courting the limelight...making promises...spending money he doesn't have and opening up his family to all kinds of potential problems. That's not maing fun of him...that's just telling it like it is.
I sincerely wish Bunky and his family the best of luck. But I have to tell you...based on his initial actions I have a feeling we'll be reading about him for years to come.
All this talk about remaining anonymous got me wondering.. how do you find out in what states you can remain anonymous or not? And on that note, can you remain anonymous in NJ?
great story.i'm happy for him and hope he spends wisely.
I've received one marriage proposal, there was one woman who wanted to sleep with me, and one person who wants me to adopt him," said the soon-to-be former accountant.
You know Why.......$$$$$$$
Aw gee, ya think?
The one word a big JP winner needs to learn to say is NO !
Ellwood "Bunky" Bartlett
"get off the Internet and go to a li-brar-y!" he barked
Barked?
Good luck to him. I hope the wicca gods he made a deal with come forward so he doesn't have financial problems in the future. Do they use brooms? I guess you could call this winning the Sweepstakes.
Wonder if he can handle it! Oops! I better be careful & use my spell check.
he seemed reallly happy in the CNN clip and he is an accountant so i doubt he will need alot of financial advice on what to do with the money. congratulations to him and his family on the huge win.
Maryland lottery winners can remain anonymous.......... Did he know that????
thats a good question rundown99 but he got a new car and has been proposed to already so he may be one of the winners who enjoys the spotlight and wants as much attention as possible for himself and for his religion.
He's already come forward so the rest of you feel free to chime in with me:
...WE HOPE HE TAKES THE CASH OPTION AND WE HOPE HE DOESN'T HAVE PROBLEMS LATER IN HIS LIFE..
OK...I'll probably burn for this but I gotta say it...this guy already looks like a train wreck waiting to happen!
1. He lives in a state that allows anonimity and he's already gone public? It had to be him or someone close to him that called the press because the drawing was Friday and the Lottery offices are closed so they couldn't have made the announcement.
2. The drawing was Friday and this is Monday...he hasn't been to the Lottery offices yet, let alone collect his money and he's already bought a new car?
3. He's making public promises to help fund his friend's business?
Oh well it's his life.
But I couldn't help thinking:
Hey! It's Bunky! The Bunkmeister! Winning the Lotto! Fighting off the babes! The Bunkster! Holding a press conference! At the Coffee House! With his Bunkbuddies! Buying coffee! Making promises! It's a Bunk-O-Rama! He's buying a Bunkmobile! He's out Bunking around! Going to a Bunkapalooza! Funky Bunky! Living the High Life!
All I can say is...good luck dude!
Jim
Uncle Jim-
You won't burn for this. Everyone here knows you are speaking a truth - this makes absolutely no sense to put yourself out there like this. Oh yeah right, he can handle the new world of wealth he is exposed to because he is an accountant. Yeah get a life.
I am from Maryland and I appreciate that this is a state where you can claim your pize anonymously.
Those who have played for years and seen the good, the bad, and the indifferent in winners and losers. A marriage proposal, a new car offered, everyone and their mamma are going to be gunning for him and he'll have no peace.
I wish him well and the other new minted millionaires from Powerball and Mega Millionaires.
<<"I can't stress this enough — get off the Internet and go to a li-brar-y!" he barked, his media-shy wife, Denise, seated next to him.<<
I wonder what his wife thinks about him being so public about this and before he has even had his ticket verified?
As far as his advice, frankly there is a lot more good/bad information out there on the internet than in a library about a wide variety of subjects.
This is so true by now there is probably a crowd formed on his street, and where he teaches will be a mecca for the undesirables who will seek out his wealth.
http://wjz.com/topstories/local_story_245164345.html uncle jim you bring up alot of good points and maybe he has heard people asking him if he sought out more financial advice because in this clip they say he has. the nickname part of your comment reminded me of rob schneider on SNL next to the copy machine whenever someone came by he would give them nicknames
Uncle Jim & Rundown...you are so right. Being in FL, I never thought about anonymity being a choice. Why would anyone want to have his photo all over the internet and on the news if he could just quietly walk away? Keep in mind that it's also a holiday, so I think the lottery offices are all closed. Most of the state & federal buildings here are shut. Although I'd deal with it if I ever win a lot of money, being able to remain anonymous would be a real plus.
We all wish it was us.....Good Luck and Congrats...now have fun spending it ...it goes fast but enjoy it...remember help others and give to worthy causes and take care of the people who have been good to you...
Now that he is plastered all over the news and internet, he will need some magic to avoid the dreaded pitfalls.
Nevertheless, I hope he chooses cash option and does not have financial problems later in life...
We can't make any assumptions about whether or not this guy will end up losing his wealth. Who cares if he has people asking for handouts? It would happen anyway regardless if he exposed himself. Like I've said before, even if you claim anonymously, people will see the new house, the new car, the new home theater, the new clothes, the new watch, and the new whatever and know that person is loaded. People will still find out. I wish more people would understand that it's not about whether or not a lot of people know you have a lot of money, it's about whether or not you can say no without giving it a second thought. A lot of people know Bill Gates is rich, and a lot of people hit him up for money, but I'm sure he knows how to say no. The fact is, there are rich people who get hit up for money everyday, and they are able to say no. Just because he's a lottery winner doesn't mean the same thing doesn't apply. If you want to claim anonymously to cut back the exposure SOME, then that's ok, but don't think none of that wealth is going to be exposed. The ability to say no is more important than the amount of exposure you receive.
classic story
if hes into nature magic
he be fine in hes own power"the magic will protect him LMAO"
now, any bets on he if get fatter
sense now he can eat anything he wants 24,7
also if magic works why dont it have a spell or whatever for losing some damn Weight,
First...There was Jack!
Then came...Dave and Shawna!
Now there's...Bunky!
Hey! Who am I kidding? The Bunkaroo will be fine! He made a deal with his Pagan Gods to win the Lottery! They'll no doubt protect him from the pitfalls in spite of his own stupidity. I should apologize for pointing out what a knucklehead he is.
Dear Bunky,
Congratulations on your magic lottery spell. Enjoy your winnings and may the farce be with you.
Warmest regards,
Uncle Jim
PS Could you spot me a couple of mil? I'd like to open a combination Bingo Hall/Health Food Store/Cosmic Observatory.
Gee, glad to know this bunch is so supportive of those who do what they wish they could do. I'm sure he would be more worthy of his winning if he were thin, handsome, and christian.
The fact remains that he won, Wiccan or not. While he may have been wiser to chose the "anonymous" route, you have to credit him with being willing to put himself out there to help people understand his faith, which is constantly misunderstood, lambasted (look it up in your Funk and Wagnalls), ridiculed, and disrespected. Don't knock it until you do a little research; he IS fine in his own power; the magic WILL protect him, and HE'll laugh all the way to the bank. When's the last time YOU did that?
Chill out, wyndechilde. Everyone is just having a little fun. That's what happens when someone chooses to expose himself to the media. I made the same silly puns about cheese so don't have a melt down.
By the way, I've paid a few people for Reiki healings. Never did a darn thing for me except take my money at the end of the session. I guess I can't criticize since doctors do it to.
I know if my neighbor (pretend) hit for a billion and he lived next door my relationship with them woud not change .....I have not had nor desire to follow up someones behind , just because they won some money ...thats there own business not mine :
people every-where need to get a life and make there own million dollars:;
I see people in town begging for money 24 hr. a day everyday the same ole people instead of finding a solution to their delimia .....I am sure this guy told only a handfulll of people and those same PEOPLE got Big Mouths .......
Thank you, wyndechilde, for speaking the voice of reason.
For the foremost collection of lottery experts on the net, we are very quick to unleash our venomous barbs on those who have achieved what we most covet.
Uncle Jim, I'm surprised that you would count this fortunate soul among the numbers of Jack Whittaker, David Edwards and their ilk. After all, we have no evidence to indicate that he won't invest his money wisely, so let's give him the benefit of the doubt and wish him continued good luck and success. We should at least delay our attacks until he's had a chance to claim his money.
At his age, he's probably better off taking the annuity; it'll give him a better chance to become accustomed to his wealth. He's an accountant, so I believe that will give him an advantage over other major jackpot winners who have no concept of money and how to utilize it. I'm guessing he'll do all right; I'm sure he has his own reasons for his public exposition. If I ever won that kind of money, I think the first thing I'd do is to find the county prosecutor and expose myself to him (that's an inside joke for those of you who know what I went through last summer).
If he chooses to believe the Wiccan gods were responsible for his good fortune, who are we to say that they weren't and, more importantly, why do we feel such a burning need to dispute it? I can't speak for my fellow members, but I don't practice Wicca, and I've never won $49 million. Maybe that's only a coincidence, and maybe it isn't. Regardless, he won and we didn't; that's our bear to cross.
I would like to believe that my peers here on the forum would be happy for me if I'm ever lucky enough to match all six numbers on the same line. However, the more posts I read by different authors, the more I'm inclined to believe I'll be attacked and condemned by the very people who made it possible.
See if you can finish this adage:
"With friends like you, ...?"
am sure we'll find out soon enough what will become of him
so grab some
and enjoy the spectical
besides am sure what ever god/demons etc etc he prayed to will come for thar share soon enough and We'll be thar to laugh and poke fun @ him
Jim,
Let me be clear. I am thrilled to death to see people win the lottery. I love it! But when I see people like Bunky acting like an idiot...BEFORE...he's validated his ticket let alone claimed his prize I tend to believe he's already going down the wrong road and...THAT...I hate to see.
You say there's no evidence that he won't invest his money wisely. Good grief Jim he's buying cars, holding court and talking about investing in a reiki healing center/tea shop/wiccan learning center and again he hasn't even validated his ticket yet. Now I don't know...maybe a reiki healing center/tea shop/wiccan learning center is a great investment opportunity overlooked by most investors. Maybe it is more secure than U.S. government T-Bills and has more tax advantages that Municipal Bonds. Heck, it may be a veritable gold mone for all I know But I do tend to doubt it.
You say Bunky is an accountant and therefore, he will know how to handle his money. All of us here at Lottery Post follow this stuff and we know what can happen to a winner when their name and picture are published. Maybe Bunky doesn't read Lottery Post and maybe he doesn't know what will happen to him in the future. But as an accountant he should know better than to advertise his financial status. Especially in a state that allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.
I confess to poking a little fun at Bunky. How could you not? Look at what a lout he is acting like a big shot and chiding his "media shy wife" in public. What a jerk!
As for his religion...I don't care what his religion is. But he's the one who put it out there. Maybe his Wiccan Gods and magic spells are the reason he won the lottery. But a long time ago I adopted this motto:
I don't doubt the word of God. I doubt the mouth of man speaking it.
Bunky is behaving just like the aforementioned big shots Jack and Dave. He's courting the limelight...making promises...spending money he doesn't have and opening up his family to all kinds of potential problems. That's not maing fun of him...that's just telling it like it is.
I sincerely wish Bunky and his family the best of luck. But I have to tell you...based on his initial actions I have a feeling we'll be reading about him for years to come.
Sorry if I offended anyone.
Jim
All this talk about remaining anonymous got me wondering.. how do you find out in what states you can remain anonymous or not? And on that note, can you remain anonymous in NJ?
Thanks.
I believe in magic.
Here you go Bunky.
Enjoy The Lovin' Spoonful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaqRwFyoGgQ