do u think u'd survive winning?

Reply #13

PrisonerSix — Sun, 04 Jul 2004 13:33:49 GMT

After the initial shock, I'd probably get my ducks in row before going to claim the ticket, i.e. decide what I'm going to do with the money. I know I'd pay off the house, both my wife's and my car loans, do some home repairs, buy some stuff I'd like to have just for the hell of it, give some to worthy causes, then put the rest in bank accounts and invest some of it.The problem I'd have is all the people with sob stories coming out of the woodwork wanting money, all those who have great ideas the... [ More ]

Reply #12

Mana — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 00:53:23 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by hypersoniq on July 02, 2004Mana, I hope you win one day just so I could see what a goth security entourage looks like...I just wish someone from Lottery Post would win big. We probably wouldn't know for a long time but... would *love* to read the daily blog from that, just to see the experiences that one goes through.... as for a goth security entourage... I know from my experience that such a look alone (without any groupies) would be semi-secure enough to keep the c... [ More ]

Reply #11

hypersoniq — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 23:25:13 GMT

Mana, I hope you win one day just so I could see what a goth security entourage looks like...

Reply #10

Irvin — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 22:56:41 GMT

My todo list / survival list when I have the winning line on my ticket;Check the rest of the ticket.Kick myself in the head.Place ticket in a waterproof bag and place in a flame proof safe.Wait one week before cashing in ticket.Once cashed in visit bank manager, show the cheque, close the account.Take 10% of the winnings and just blow it (Get it out of your system early)Set up trust fund and investments for the whole family and future generations.Any sudden new friends, old friends and relatives... [ More ]

Reply #9

RJOh — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 22:10:42 GMT

You don't have to leave Ohio to disappear. Ever had your car break-down in the southern-eastern part of the state and try to find help?RJOh

Reply #8

ladygirl99 — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 21:16:31 GMT

Page cannot be foundThe page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Please try the following:If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly.Open the www.lotterypost.com home page, and then look for links to the information you want.Click the Back button to try another link.Problem: Host not foundIm telling you lol every friend stranger and neighbor will be at your door step, long lost cousins eve... [ More ]

Reply #7

dphillips — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 20:15:24 GMT

skydivingsurfer: yes, I know I'll survive because I've psyched myself up, now. Even when I won $500.00 last September playing the Powerball, I didn't get excited because I said to myself: it's about time! More than likely, I'd have the same attitude winning $13 million or more.dphillips (Blue

Reply #6

Mana — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 18:31:29 GMT

*Smirk* I gave it alot of thought if I ever won it big... that I'd continue what I'm doing except in a grander scale ... milk the fame for all its 15 minutes worth ... and walk with some extra money in my pockets :)... as I know that it's already difficult for most 'normal' people to talk to goths anyway (especially one that would probably crossdress more often to make sure), my physical appearance would continue to be a semi-protection from some unscrupulous people in person... ... and in envir... [ More ]

Reply #5

rabbitfoot — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 17:50:38 GMT

It's a risk that I'm willing to take

Reply #4

Colin F — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 04:15:56 GMT

one chickentwo chickenst.. c'mon c'mon ..hree chickensfou.. you can do it, c'mon just another peck Yer! Yer! ..r chickensfive chickens hey! not so rough.six chickensGee, it's going to take a long time to get to 290,000,000Colin

Reply #3

hypersoniq — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 00:04:16 GMT

claim the prize with a trust (or buy your tix in delaware) and you can avoid that problem...

Reply #2

skydivingsurfer — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 23:37:11 GMT

i agree, every nineth cousin by marriage twice removed would be at ur door or calling. ........lol.......but i'd be happy to deal with a problem such as that.

Reply #1

HiFi — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 21:19:55 GMT

yes, the real problem is surviving all the leeches that will befriending you now that you are rich. remember mc hammer was rich once too. dont think that its too much money that it cant be spent

do u think u'd survive winning?

skydivingsurfer — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 17:32:29 GMT

i always figured i'd get so excited i'd have a heart attack or something when i saw i won....especially $290 million.