• Model 1900 American Eagle Luger
• Italian Navy Large Ring Hammer Mauser C96
• Bergman 6.5mm Model 1896
• Mannlicher Model 1901
• 7.92x57mm ZH-29

So much for the first day...

Since the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta has decided to close our over 100 year old church, I wouldn't give any to the church. Mainly because it would end up in the Presbytery's hands when we close and as far as I'm concerned they can go fly a kite. I might use some to see if we could buy the property from the Presbytery and keep going independently.

50 percent would go into investments.
Some would go to set up a fund to help provide prosthetic limbs for disabled kids.
Buy some land in Pike or Upson County, GA
College funds for the grandchildren
Find a true '73 Winchester

CW

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Make a good down payment on a MT ranch.

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Every child in my town get at least one toy at Christmas.

If I won 10 million, my. Old lady would have to hit it too. Because
it would cost her that much to find out where I was. Then I would
spend the money on cheap booze, fast women , and guns. After
I paid off grand kids student loans.

I have more fun thinking about what I'd buy my friends and family than what I'd buy for myself!

I'd build my mom and sister a small fortress, one that would have room for me and my wife to hunker down in if and when the need arises.

I have no idea what I'd do personally, because my wife hasn't been consulted yet. I'm pretty sure travel and the Caribbean would be involved!

I do know that I'd do my best to get one of Elmer's guns!

First, I'd have a couple of $8 martinis and a ribeye with a side of linguini. Then I'd buy a Sprinter van and fit it out so I could sleep in it with the motorbikes moved out. A bike in the van, a couple more on a trailer.

I'd spend a little money fixing up my 1847 former stagecoach stop in the burbs, and replace the garage. That would give me a nice landing spot in MN for the warm months. The rest of the year I would ramble the Southwest, ride the desert, visit retired friends, maybe ride down to Mexico every so often.

Conchita would no doubt insist on a beach vacation now and then.

Or else, change my name and leave town, find some rural acreage and get a couple of Aussies and maybe a few goats to keep them entertained. It is hard to beat a slow-roasted goat BBQ.

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10 mil free and clear...

I'd pay off my house, invest everything else for a good rate of return.

Then I'd take the wife on an extended road trip across America.

I'd make arrangements to let my daughter "buy" our current house with us as the bank and sure and certain consequences for missing payments (which would be amenable to her income) just like a traditional mortgage. Giving her a house would have negative consequences, you value what you earn, not what you are given.

We would look to relocate and buy a 4 bedroom multi level somewhere nice where fishing and hunting and family values and a CHL is available to a regular citizen.

I might find a way to anonymously donate to hospitals that provide artificial limbs or do charity work for children. This would come from the interest, leaving the principle to grow.

As to family...

Fuggettaboutit!

They're on their own!

Anyone that doesn't have time for me now, surely won't be rewarded later.

I'll assume 10 million clear.

1. $5 million in dividend bearing investments 6-8% return is $300-$400k for living expenses and walking around money
2. Up to $2.5 million for a lake house in an undisclosed location with walk in gun safe
3. $500k for each kid (3 of them) for college, down payment on a house, vehicle etc.
4. $500k to 4 or 5 charities (church, local library, Carry the Fallen, up to 2 others)
5. $300k gifts to friends in $10k increments
6. $100k new vehicles
7. $50k to wife for whatever she wants
8. $50k to me for whatever I want which would include day trips to local gun shops, firearm auctions and watch shopping in Geneva.

We'd invest it in my husband's business first. We would buy up as much exhibition Walnut and Cocobolo as we could find. Then we would buy a cabin in the woods where I could watch the stars at night and John could do some fishing in the river that runs through it. It would have to be in a state where we could shoot in the backyard too because I've always wanted to do that. We'd buy a motorhome and would travel the US (including AK), go to gun shows, visit friends and connect with forum friends. We would give some to our church too because they do a lot of great things. I like thinking like this!

Bunker. Wyoming. Bacon. Gummi Bears.

I'd farm 'till it ran out.
Probably five years or so if I didn't get too ambitious.

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I bet I wouldn't. I'd never take a one payment lump sum. I'll do the twenty year thing where you also get more back.

How would you get sued? A foundation means you are using other peoples money to fund it and doll out money to needs. I'd use one for instance, to buy school materials for those in need.

I wouldn't waste a cent of it. I'd move and not tell any relatives where I moved to. Then I'd spend it wisely on whiskey, cigarettes and ladies of the evening.

Everyone is sue happy. Starting a foundation and being the one who started it & something goes wrong. YOU and foundation get sued.
We read about stupid lawsuits everyday. Starting a foundation and putting a face to it, just makes it a bigger/better target.

Think I would stay as low key as possible.

Tell nobody!!!. Change your phone number and maybe your name. Especially don't tell family. Spend it out of town. Make all the noise and flash all the cash you want-out of town.
Keep the day job alt least for a while. Smile a lot. See just how far you can push the boss. See a good financial advisor-fee based, not commission.

I know people are law suit happy but, it still doesn't tell me how I'd be sued if I provided school supplies to needy kids? For instance, I could either but enough supplies for a couple hundred kids and give it out until I have no more, or I can stand at Walmart and simply pay for any school supplies I see by those standing in line.

Because you bought supplies for one district of school and not another. You bought for a purple kid, but not a blue, pink, or orange one. It was Wednesday when you bought supplies and didn't announce it and make it available on mon, tues, thurs, or fri.
People sue for any dumb reason now.
Just sayin - I'd donate a lot, but not create or maintain a foundation.

I'm sixty and live alone so investing isn't all that important.
I have no debt but would not want to stay in St. Pete. I'd probably buy a patch of land in Two Egg, cash, and put a little house on it.
I'd certainly not leave a forwarding address.
Oh and I'd get a puppy or two and a new car.

It'd prolly take a while to figure all that out. But I'm not that busy and I'd be very happy to take the time to do it if the need should arise.

But I do know the first thing I'd do is charter a huge luxurious cruise ship for all my S&W buds and we'd all spend a couple of weeks cruisin' around the Caribbean. I'd have a skeet shooting facility and a supply of floating targets set up on the fantail, of some kind for the hand gunners and long gunner (full auto included. Unlimited supply of ammo and variety of different toys for us all to play with.

I do play so y'all watch this forum...ya never know.

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Yes to
church
missions
kids
family
charities

quit work but get a volunteer job. Got to stay active

ditto that lol
I've been very married to a Georgia Peach for 45 years. In my very married opinion anybody said something like that to their wife, he'd probably get a butt full of lead on HIS way out. (Big smiley face)

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Should any of us actually win a major lottery prize, there is a right way and a wrong way to claim the prize to maximize the payout. A good financial advisor knows how.
I think I'd take the 20-year plan and set up a trust that would eventually survive me and my wife. We don't need a McMansion, a Ferrari or a Learjet. Our annual check would be in the six figures, not seven. All the other beneficiaries would get their chunk every year from some trust fund, and if they blew it on stupid stuff, too bad.

I would buy an island, and call it America.
I know, it wouldn't be possible.
I just feel that way sometimes.

I don't know about that. On a cruise once about 20 years ago we were passing by St. John and there was a little island not more than a square mile or two and it was for sale for a million bux. Ya never know till ya go shoppin'

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I would bolt a pedestal seat to the bed of a pick-up, then have a friend drive it down the 1/2 mile road I built, with me in the back.

There would be trap houses every 100 yds. or so, that are activated by old gas station "dingers."

I'd find several women I didn't like and buy them houses and cars and send the kids to the best schools

A guy here in town just won 10 million, after taxes it worked out to be 4 million as a lump sum.

Not to wish anyone bad luck, but I'd be surprised if he makes it 5 years with any cash left over. Part of the problem is his family, poor work ethic etc but that's another story entirely.

With that said, if 10 after taxes leaves you with 4 mill, I'd probably invest in a new house, college for the kids, new cars etc.

First and foremost I'd probably consult a lawyer and a financial advisor.

Realistically, 4 mill is a good chunk of change, but I'm not going to start planning my retirement after...

I think that I would enjoy creating another set of "classic cartoons" in which I could star. (About 3 would do at $600,000.00 each). These would be the standard 24 frame-per-second animated short subjects that run about 6.5 -7 minutes long. (You don't have to be in Los Angeles or New York anymore to work in the industry).

After that I could hire myself out to people in the industry and keep working the rest of my days. Working until I die seems to be the best way to mantain a long and happy life.

Besides, after things get rolling, I could make some wonderful films that are "politically incorrect". Incurring the wrath of the Left would place me in some very good company! Biting satire at the expense of the Socialist "powers that be" would allow me to associate with people such as: Ted Nugent; Sarah Palin; Rush Limbaugh and many others.

Aside from that, I'd like to live in a modest home and worship on Sundays at the Church of Christ at the Corner of Circle Avenue and Kings Blvd. in my home town and live my life in relative tranquility, perhaps teaching comedy at the nearby University as an adjunct professor.

When I get it, I'll let you know.