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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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If money wasn't an issue...

Since the Mega Millions jackpot has been all over the news lately, I thought it would be fun to list the things you would do if you had more money than you could spend in your lifetime.

Personally, I'd build a private race track and a stable of cars to race.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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"I'd do two chicks at the same time"

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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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you can only do 1 chick at a time unless you have two.... ahhhh nevermind

I would be one of those people that gives away cars. I would also hire most of the best workers at work so I could cripple the company I work for.
I would also start several different businesses including a restaurant
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Really spending your dough on women??? Jeesh aren't there soo many other things?
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Never mind

It was an Office Space reference
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
Never mind It was an Office Space reference
The type of chicks that will double up on dude like me do.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
The type of chicks that will double up on dude like me do.
"You don't need a million dollars to do nothin man. Take a look at my cousin. He's broke, don't do sh-t."
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
The type of chicks that will double up on dude like me do.
Originally Posted by VenomousCobra
"You don't need a million dollars to do nothin man. Take a look at my cousin. He's broke, don't do sh-t."



It's like Shakespeare for the modern age
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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+I would begin a very different sort of Mustang project



http://www.aircraftsalesworld.com/li..._For_Sale.html

But I guess more realistically (especially given the number of times my first mustang project has for whatever reason broken down on the side of the road and a supreme desire to never have that problem at any altitude at all)... pay off them student loans, buy a house most likely, finish the II and my AR build, buy a Mauser broomhandle and an xD 45, build a fairmont wagon, and do a buttload of traveling.

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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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I have a XDM .40, love that gun.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VenomousCobra
I have a XDM .40, love that gun.
Buddy of mine has one of those, a great choice. I just really like my .45 but my 1911 is a bit big to carry. But I love the xD platform on the whole.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by future9er24
Buddy of mine has one of those, a great choice. I just really like my .45 but my 1911 is a bit big to carry. But I love the xD platform on the whole.
I use my Springfield for IDPA matches. I have a .380 for carry which I love, and a compact 1911 .45 ACP
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by VenomousCobra
I use my Springfield for IDPA matches. I have a .380 for carry which I love, and a compact 1911 .45 ACP
I've got a Kel Tec .380 for carry, but I never carry it. Just something about that gun that I don't like.

What kind of "compact 1911" do you have? I carry a Colt M1991A1 .45 ACP. It's a lot bigger than the .380, but I don't feel like I'm relying on a toy to save my life.




As for what I would want if I won the lottery.... Sadly, I could spend the entire amount and still want more. Somewhere while I was growing up I realized my dreams couldn't be fulfilled by being a simple millionaire, I would have to be a multibillionaire to afford everything I want.

A short list would be...

Bombardier Global Express XRS 12 seat private jet. ($25 Million)
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (Last one sold went for $53 Million)
Homes in Texas, Connecticut, Colorado, and Hawaii. ($5-$10 million each)

Heck, I've already spent more than $100 million and I haven't even started my car collection, bought my mega yacht, built my race track, or bought an entire mountain yet.

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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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I'm sure I'd buy stuff (A P-51 or stunt Stearman would be in there), but I'd set up funds so I could live quite well for the rest of my life, pay for my parents to retire in a new house, donate money to my Alma Mater till they put my name on the business building, and I'd probably squeeze in a round of golf or two.
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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I'd buy an tropical island, and you ppl would never hear from me again
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Eff that. I'd buy a tropical island and everyone is invited for one big mother ****ing party. Island Party Y'all!
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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I'd pay for my parents' house, give them however much they needed to live independently for the rest of their lives. After that, I'd pay my bills, buy about 50 acres and put a house, horse barn and cattle pens on it, and give the rest of it away. I have yet to meet or become aware of an obscenely wealthy person that is worth more than the ****s they leave in the crapper. Money changes people, and not in good ways. Besides, anything you buy with it will eventually become boring anyway. Spend it all, then look back on a life of waste and frivolity and end up wishing you'd lived entirely differently.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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50 acres arent enough you need at least 160 acres to love and an old grey horse. I would buy a place near Mt Apo phillippines to keep wife happy. A place in Colorado to keep me happy and then travel. I love watching Rick Steves Europe I want to visit those places. A few cars and motorcycles for show and go. Also take care of my wife and my families. Also 500 million after taxes can eaisly be spent In less than a life time. If you arent careful many multimillionares have gone broke. You have to put the money to work and live off the intrest. Oh I would also support various charities after checking out how they spend the money. I like ones that teach people jobs and provided capital for start ups.

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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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If money wasn't an issue I'd live like Lee and Patrick
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Moustang
I've got a Kel Tec .380 for carry, but I never carry it. Just something about that gun that I don't like. What kind of "compact 1911" do you have? I carry a Colt M1991A1 .45 ACP. It's a lot bigger than the .380, but I don't feel like I'm relying on a toy to save my life.
It's a Kimber Pro Carry II. Not very compact really, 4", but carries better than the full size plus 1911's are so narrow I can carry inside the waistband.
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