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My ideology is somewhere between RICK LEE, and ONEWHIPPEDPUPPY in that I really don't care what other people think. This is the whole reason I live on my 10 acre farm 10 miles from town and do whatever I want on my property. I would definitely wait to claim the big prize while I contacted my local lawyer and figured out the tax implications along with setting up annuities for family and friends who I deem worthy (and responsible enough) to accept a nice payout that could change their lives for the better.
My own plans would be to buy 100-500 acres somewhere (undisclosed at this time) in the wilderness overlooking a nice river or lake where I could build my log horse ranch with a heated indoor riding arena, big heated shop for my dabbling in vintage road racing, and all the equipment to have my own hay operation to feed my livestock. My true friends and my parents, and in-laws would have visitation rights in the guest-house, but not just anybody would be allowed down the driveway.
I think it would be neat to set up a charity to help single mothers, and other people who honestly try to get ahead, but just can't catch the break they need to excel. It would have to be an anonymous charity that the recipients didn't actually ask for help (NO PLEA LETTERS), but through a network of churches or trusted friends, we could help them with a reliable vehicle, a clean, safe place to live, and medical help at our discretion.
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