What would you do if you get a great amount of money - Page 5

GeoffC · 06-19-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I'd establish a huge, plush retirement home for cats, dogs and horses.

and there was me, there, thinking they already had one ....

RickyMaveety · 06-19-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

and there was me, there, thinking they already had one ....

Sorry, huger and even more plush, and in a place where the farking town council didn't put some arbitrary limit on the number of pets (the morons).

With a big swimming pool for the doggies, and acres of fenced land for them to run around.

A kennel that would house about 200 dogs in luxury, and about 400 cats in cat-style luxury.

That's what I'm talkin' about!!!

griffonwing · 06-19-2009, 04:39 PM

My brother-in-law is an architect specializing in religious architecture. I'd have him help me design an underground dwelling which uses power off the grid. I already have preliminary floor plans drawn up. The power would come from both sun and wind, using new photovoltaic cell technology and savvis rotor wind generators. Almost everything would be natural gas/propane. I'd purchase a large 20,000 gallong tank (the bigs tanks you see at the propane dealers) and have it buried in it's own underground 'tomb', to hide the eyesore. A full tank would last for several years.

Being an underground house, there is virtually no need for A/C. The earth, even just a couple feet from the surface, is a constant temperature is cool, between 60-70 degrees. No need for AC, nor for heating. However, I do plan on laying a small water-piping in the floor to help reulate the temperature. Running hot water if it gets too cool, or cool water if it gets too warm.

In my current rent house, I rarely use much electricity, seeing as how its just me at the place. Even in the hottest times of the summer, I have my windows open and fans sucking air in one window and out of another on the far side of the house. Last summer my elec bill averaged 45 month, that includes having my PC on 24/7. So, with an underground house, a small bank of about 7-10 batteries would be enough to allow me to live quite confortably.

Apart from the housing purchases, I'd also invest in a classic automobile, and convert it to a true hybrid. I'd pay off all of my debts, all the debts of my family so that the money they make would go for immediate debts, and not pre-existing ones.

Tithes would take a huge chunck out of the cash, but to be honest, I wouldnt need much. I'd give about 75% to tithes, offerings, and misc charities in the community. Once a month or so, I would go out and purchase a minivan, and just walk around WalMart. If I spied a mother or family who looked like they needed assistance (and really, its quite easy to tell, once you know the signs), I'd discreetly follow them to their car. If the vehicle is in great disrepair, I would then hand them the keys.

I also would constantly be paying for some familys groceries. Especially if the family in question looked in dire need of assistance. A couple carts of free groceried could be a huge turning point for many families.

On a semi-related note:

My twin brother has T-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It's spread across his chest, pressing the huge tumor against his heart and lungs. My younger brother died from the same disease just over 2 years ago. My great-grandmother also died from it many years ago. It's hereditary. Just recently, my finances rose a bit more than the past, and I was able to help him with some bio-chiropractic treatments to help with his pain.

Funny thing is this. Let's say that I have 200 bucks. There is a treatment that I know would help me, but gee, spending 200 bucks could better be used on something else. I would much rather spend the 200 on someone else than to spend it on myself. I know MANY people like that. As a matter of fact, my twin is the same way. If he had the money, he wouldnt pay for treatments. He'd spend it on his family. So basically, if he isn't going to, someone has to.

I say this all not to toot my own horn. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a boaster. But I say this to open some people's eyes. Millions of dollars might change YOUR life, but just a few dollars could change the lives of people around you.

Gideon · 06-19-2009, 04:50 PM

I would....

-Pay of my GF's and I's student loans and any other debt
-Get a decent house in the woods outside of Portland, OR with a room to turn into a library. I'd then try to make the place as energy efficient and green friendly as possible.
-Get some sort of hybrid car
-Set up an account that will let us live comfortably on the interest, invest some of it in good causes (medical research, renewable energy, etc)
-donate quite a bit of it
-and then continue on what I planned to do anyway, go into the priesthood for the Episcopal Church.

doreenjoy · 06-19-2009, 04:59 PM

Everyone has such noble and ambitious dreams.

I'd eat chocolate, pay to have the fat lipo'd out whenever necessary, and have lots of staff to pick up after me and carry my bags.

griffonwing · 06-19-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Everyone has such noble and ambitious dreams.

I'd eat chocolate, pay to have the fat lipo'd out whenever necessary, and have lots of staff to pick up after me and carry my bags.

*grabs the chocolate from your hands and eats it greedily*

There. This is called "pre-emptive non-invasive liposuction. It costs only $250 per treatment. Your next session is Monday at 10:30 am. Bring another Hershey's bar.

doreenjoy · 06-19-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by griffonwing

*grabs the chocolate from your hands and eats it greedily*

There. This is called "pre-emptive non-invasive liposuction. It costs only $250 per treatment. Your next session is Monday at 10:30 am. Bring another Hershey's bar.

Only if you're offering to carry my bags, too!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 06-19-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by griffonwing

*grabs the chocolate from your hands and eats it greedily*

There. This is called "pre-emptive non-invasive liposuction. It costs only $250 per treatment. Your next session is Monday at 10:30 am. Bring another Hershey's bar.

Have you been taking lessons from Pshrynk???

griffonwing · 06-19-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by doreenjoy

Only if you're offering to carry my bags, too!

I dunno. I kinna got my hands full with chocolate bars and cash. How bout if i set them on a wagon and kick-push it down the road?

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Have you been taking lessons from Pshrynk???

I'm not very good at lessons. My mind tend to wander at tim.... oooh, pretty butterfly.

Jaime_Astorga · 06-20-2009, 09:35 PM

I would buy a house and related utilities, keep studying to get my degree, and store/invest the rest of the money in as many diverse banks/ventures as possible. Oh, I would also get some of those gold coins just in case. And I would withdraw funds from the banks to cover food and other costs as were needed. After I finished my degree... let's just say I would do some traveling.

Sydney's Mom · 06-21-2009, 12:52 PM

I would stick it in the bank for retirement. And I would once again start going out to movies and restaurants, which I have quit doing since the recession.

ficbot · 06-21-2009, 02:05 PM

I would quit my job and adopt a needy child.

Bilbo1967 · 06-21-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ficbot

I would quit my job and adopt a needy child.

I would quit my job and become a needy child

netseeker · 06-21-2009, 04:07 PM

I would

do a world travel with my family
buy a house as well as a new car and some other technical toys
quit my job and open a business
give my mom and my elder brother a wad of money
buy a lot of persons an eBook reader (at least all those who didn't win the MR summer giveaway)
make a donation (my wife would pick the charity organization)

Maybe i would do/buy some other things but i'm not sure yet what that would be.

LauraLynn · 06-21-2009, 07:14 PM

I would love a big beautiful garden... but it must have a full time gardener

Mostly both hubby and I would love to have a lot of land to do dog rescue. We have 5 dogs and 3 of them are rescues.

06-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#70
Jaime_Astorga Member Retired Posts: 274 Karma: 4446 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Device: PRS-350-SC: Sony Reader Pocket Edition	I would buy a house and related utilities, keep studying to get my degree, and store/invest the rest of the money in as many diverse banks/ventures as possible. Oh, I would also get some of those gold coins just in case. And I would withdraw funds from the banks to cover food and other costs as were needed. After I finished my degree... let's just say I would do some traveling. Last edited by Jaime_Astorga; 06-20-2009 at 10:34 PM.

06-21-2009, 04:07 PM	#74
netseeker sleepless reader Posts: 4,763 Karma: 615547 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany, near Stuttgart Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3	I would do a world travel with my family buy a house as well as a new car and some other technical toys quit my job and open a business give my mom and my elder brother a wad of money buy a lot of persons an eBook reader (at least all those who didn't win the MR summer giveaway) make a donation (my wife would pick the charity organization) Maybe i would do/buy some other things but i'm not sure yet what that would be. Last edited by netseeker; 06-21-2009 at 07:19 PM.

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06-19-2009, 04:39 PM	#63
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	My brother-in-law is an architect specializing in religious architecture. I'd have him help me design an underground dwelling which uses power off the grid. I already have preliminary floor plans drawn up. The power would come from both sun and wind, using new photovoltaic cell technology and savvis rotor wind generators. Almost everything would be natural gas/propane. I'd purchase a large 20,000 gallong tank (the bigs tanks you see at the propane dealers) and have it buried in it's own underground 'tomb', to hide the eyesore. A full tank would last for several years. Being an underground house, there is virtually no need for A/C. The earth, even just a couple feet from the surface, is a constant temperature is cool, between 60-70 degrees. No need for AC, nor for heating. However, I do plan on laying a small water-piping in the floor to help reulate the temperature. Running hot water if it gets too cool, or cool water if it gets too warm. In my current rent house, I rarely use much electricity, seeing as how its just me at the place. Even in the hottest times of the summer, I have my windows open and fans sucking air in one window and out of another on the far side of the house. Last summer my elec bill averaged 45 month, that includes having my PC on 24/7. So, with an underground house, a small bank of about 7-10 batteries would be enough to allow me to live quite confortably. Apart from the housing purchases, I'd also invest in a classic automobile, and convert it to a true hybrid. I'd pay off all of my debts, all the debts of my family so that the money they make would go for immediate debts, and not pre-existing ones. Tithes would take a huge chunck out of the cash, but to be honest, I wouldnt need much. I'd give about 75% to tithes, offerings, and misc charities in the community. Once a month or so, I would go out and purchase a minivan, and just walk around WalMart. If I spied a mother or family who looked like they needed assistance (and really, its quite easy to tell, once you know the signs), I'd discreetly follow them to their car. If the vehicle is in great disrepair, I would then hand them the keys. I also would constantly be paying for some familys groceries. Especially if the family in question looked in dire need of assistance. A couple carts of free groceried could be a huge turning point for many families. On a semi-related note: My twin brother has T-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It's spread across his chest, pressing the huge tumor against his heart and lungs. My younger brother died from the same disease just over 2 years ago. My great-grandmother also died from it many years ago. It's hereditary. Just recently, my finances rose a bit more than the past, and I was able to help him with some bio-chiropractic treatments to help with his pain. Funny thing is this. Let's say that I have 200 bucks. There is a treatment that I know would help me, but gee, spending 200 bucks could better be used on something else. I would much rather spend the 200 on someone else than to spend it on myself. I know MANY people like that. As a matter of fact, my twin is the same way. If he had the money, he wouldnt pay for treatments. He'd spend it on his family. So basically, if he isn't going to, someone has to. I say this all not to toot my own horn. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a boaster. But I say this to open some people's eyes. Millions of dollars might change YOUR life, but just a few dollars could change the lives of people around you.

06-19-2009, 04:50 PM	#64
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	I would.... -Pay of my GF's and I's student loans and any other debt -Get a decent house in the woods outside of Portland, OR with a room to turn into a library. I'd then try to make the place as energy efficient and green friendly as possible. -Get some sort of hybrid car -Set up an account that will let us live comfortably on the interest, invest some of it in good causes (medical research, renewable energy, etc) -donate quite a bit of it -and then continue on what I planned to do anyway, go into the priesthood for the Episcopal Church.

06-19-2009, 04:59 PM	#65
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Everyone has such noble and ambitious dreams. I'd eat chocolate, pay to have the fat lipo'd out whenever necessary, and have lots of staff to pick up after me and carry my bags.

06-21-2009, 12:52 PM	#71
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I would stick it in the bank for retirement. And I would once again start going out to movies and restaurants, which I have quit doing since the recession.

06-21-2009, 02:05 PM	#72
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I would quit my job and adopt a needy child.

06-21-2009, 07:14 PM	#75
LauraLynn Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 66 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago area Device: iPod Touch, Dell Axim X30 & EB1150	I would love a big beautiful garden... but it must have a full time gardener Mostly both hubby and I would love to have a lot of land to do dog rescue. We have 5 dogs and 3 of them are rescues.

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