What would you do if you'd win the lottery?

**Suki Wingy** · 05-21-2007, 02:54 PM

Put enough away for college and a car, buy land and a custom house, buy a really nice horse and compete at a top level. Then I'd put the rest away.

**davidpizzica** · 05-21-2007, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by carole

I guess i would buy a bigger home with everything i wanted in it, cat fencing the property would be the first thing i would do,and i would have a hydrotherapy spa, i would give all my family money,and invest a lot of it, so i would never have to worry about money ever again, and i am sure i would help all my friends out, and give some to charity, or start my own kitty shelter.

A world trip would be on the cards, first class, as i have trouble traveling, that would be the only way i could manage it,first stop would be the land of my birth Scotland.

Carole, how about a stop in Pittsburgh and we can have a mini PT meeting and I can show you the sights?

**KitCat** · 05-21-2007, 04:34 PM

I was at a breakfast restaurant that doesn't take gredit cards and a woman and I observed an elderly woman rooting around her purse to find enough cash. The woman next to me said, "I wish I would win the lottery and I could help people that need money." I thought about if I won the lottery I would be obsessed about getting out of debt before I even thought about anyone else and I said, "I hope you win the lottery." And I still do!

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 05-21-2007, 04:40 PM

If I won the lottery someday, I'd buy a moderate sized house (big enough for me, a few dogs, and guests) on about 5 acres, with quite a few trees and a pond. I'd give some to my parents and brother. Depending on the amount I won, I'd probably never work again. I'd also get another dog. I'd travel to a few places and after that, I'd save what was left.

**Argranade** · 05-22-2007, 07:57 AM

I'd buy a toucan & take my friends all over the place with the money.

I'd also go to many concerts.

**smokey the elder** · 05-22-2007, 10:50 AM

1. Pay off my and my SO's debts.
2. Make sure my mom and grandmother are in the best possible quality assisted living.
3. Set up a perpetual trust for my rescue group so they can FINALLY buy a shelter.
4. Set up a perpetual trust for the care of my cats after I'm gone.
5. Endow a scholarship at RPI.
6. FINALLY renovate my house.

7. Spend about 3 months traveling 1st class around the world.

**Kalei** · 05-22-2007, 12:09 PM

Well depending on how much I won, I would firstly buy myself a house and move out of my parent's place, then get my current car all fixed and spoofed up. Then I would buy my dad a truck and also maybe try to start my own business, possibly a shelter that never ever puts animals to sleep unless it is necessary too because of health reasons.

**Sirrahsim** · 05-22-2007, 12:27 PM

let's see 10,000 Euros is about $20,000, right?? If we won $20k we would pay off our van, furniture, and credit cards, put a little into savings, and buy a ton of diapers

If we won in the millions we would
-pay off all of our debts/family member's school debts and stuff
-buy ourselves a nice plot of land and build our dream house on it
-put aside money for our boys to go to college
-put a few million into a savings account and live off of the interest

Hubby would go stir crazy if he didn't have a job so he'd probably keep working even if we could afford not to.

**king2005** · 05-22-2007, 12:28 PM

I would have to wait to cash my ticket in as I'm in bankruptcy & they'll take 1/2 of everyting I make over 1700.00/month... I'm not interested in sharing that much of the winnings lol.. after my 9 months, I'd cash that puppy in Would put a nice credit on all my bills (like cell phone, tv, internet), pay off my car, then get my car fixed (NO I don't want a new one, I like my car), but I might buy a 4x4 SUV to go off roading in. I'll pay off all my dads debit so he can have a life for once. I'd pay of my sisters schooling, prob help my friends go through college, as they are working their butts off trying to be able to afford school. I'd buy a cottage in PEI & near Verner, a house here in Toronto, one in Ottawa, one in sudbury... Then I'll prob end up quitting my job & party with my friends a lot (partying doesn't mean drinking, we do a lot without drinking). I'd have to have a paintball field set up & other fun things.

I wouldn't get more animals, as I don't want that many. I like 1 rescued dog, a couple fish & my turtle...

I would build my turtle a kick butt pond in a more natural enviroment (clear water is a must), I'd have huge goldfish & other pond things. The pond would be completely fenced in as I'd rather not have wild animals eatten by Axle or have him eat people lol Sure its a free meal, but... heheh its not good lol

Oh & I'd travel all over the world with my friends. traveling alone is boring.

**catnapper** · 05-22-2007, 05:34 PM

Not sure... but I bought a ticket this morning so I'll let you know tomorrow when I win tonight

**cassiesmom** · 05-22-2007, 08:48 PM

If I won a zillion dollars... after the IRS and the state claim their share ...

Family - help mom & dad buy an accessible home
help nieces & nephews

Animals - I'd give back to the shelter where my cat came from - they are always behind on veterinary and other bills. Fund Pet Talk animal emergency "stash". I think I'd like to endow a scholarship for veterinary hematology and oncology to train more docs to treat conditions like k9soul's Raven and Reachoutrescue's Lady.

Health - contribute to whisk_luva's foundation for developmental disabilities and with Zippy to mental health research.

Where I live - I'd move out of my building with its numerous structural worries and buy a house.

I'd take a road trip to visit Glacier and hug her dozens of fluffy doggers.

**dukedogsmom** · 05-22-2007, 10:55 PM

First, get out of Florida! Then, decide where to live and start a dog rescue and doggie day care place. Then, go to Tiffanys in New York and really have some fun!
I'd help out my family with things they would want and throw a big party in the Bahamas for the people at work.

**Marigold2** · 05-23-2007, 10:09 AM

Oh my gosh how fun would that be. Well lets see. I would set up trust funds for the kids. They wouldn't be able to get the money till they are 50.
I would buy homes in England, Seattle, Australia and Switzerland. Would live in Switzerland six months out of the year to get the tax benifit
Build a huge no kill shelter. Give tons of money to animal shelters.
Have some plastic surgery.
Travel between my homes.
And build a childrens hospital.
Oh I would also pay for birth control for low income people.

**Kirsten** · 05-23-2007, 03:35 PM

Well, facing already the third heatwave of the year and a lot of humidity, I just realized that I forgot to add something to my list:

Air condition for my flat!!

Kirsten