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DavidI 10-02-2024 04:47 AM

Mustang P51
GT3RS

jcommin 10-02-2024 05:26 AM

At 74 yrs old, I don't think it would change my lifestyle. I don't feel the need to collect anymore. I would donate to 3 of my favorite charities and set up plans for my family and grandchildren.

I would travel to Greece and Italy

cockerpunk 10-02-2024 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 12331611)
Assuming your serious... This alone is very difficult. It's actually easier to get into Med School.

i am serious.

and i know. good clown is amazing.

i spent 30+ years learning things, and learning how to learn things, and learning how to know things. and that has done me well in life, ive achieved intellectually and professionally a lot of amazing things. and i am particularly good with the use of tools, be they wrenches, kites, or race cars. i am very good at using my body to manipulate objects in the world to do what i want them to ... but, i dont feel particularly skilled with my body directly. and when i watch fantastic clown, i am in awe, and have much envy for people who spent the last 30 years not pursuing knowledge, but pursuing skill with there own bodies. the precision, the expression, its an amazing skill that takes decades to learn. I know quite a few dell'arte educated clowns, and they are all amazing.

i wouldnt go and get a phd ... i would go to clown college in a heartbeat if i had the time.

911 Rod 10-02-2024 05:41 AM

Seeing that most of us are a bunch of old farts, we better spend the money quick!

jyl 10-02-2024 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12331466)
God bless you... Buddy! I love you too! :D ;)

These friends are actually poor.

Like, one is a 75 y/o widow living on SS and 15 hr/wk bookkeeping work, and she'll probably lose her cheap rental house within the year. Her greatest fear is becoming homeless. We won't let that happen, my wife and I have already decided we'll help her with rent indefinitely, but if I could ease her mind I sure would.

None of youse guyse qualify, sorry!

Racerbvd 10-02-2024 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod (Post 12332012)
Seeing that most of us are a bunch of old farts, we better spend the money quick!

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KFC911 10-02-2024 01:47 PM

I would buy myself a cone of vanilla ice cream :)

stevej37 10-02-2024 01:49 PM

I would take it to the bank and swap it for smart money.

David 10-02-2024 02:08 PM

I’d pick the place I want to live then build a house and public race track there. Of course I’d buy cars… lots of cars. And travel a lot. I’d probably have a second and maybe third house but having multiple houses is not something I’ve dreamed of.

I think a movie about someone winning a billion dollars would be pretty good if Hollywood went all out on it.

WPOZZZ 10-05-2024 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rcooled (Post 12331541)
I probably won't outlive the bit of $$ I already have, but depending on just how 'stupid' this windfall is,
I'd probably look into getting myself one of these ↓
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Along with several of these in choice spots around the world ↓
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And one of these to get around in ↓
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I'd also fully fund organizations like the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation.
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They're out there right now looking for survivors in the aftermath of hurricane Helene. If you were ever to find yourself in such a hopeless mess, know that these dogs will not give up 'till they find you. Simply amazing animals...

I like the way you think, but I'd try and buy Air Force One. If they won't sell, I need to buy Boom and have my own SST.

Shaun @ Tru6 10-05-2024 03:41 AM

I would create a program that sends inner city kids, by the thousands, on vacations all over the world, every year.

WPOZZZ 10-05-2024 04:39 AM

I'd start an international spay/neuter clinic for those that shouldn't have children.

rwest 10-05-2024 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ (Post 12333908)
I'd start an international spay/neuter clinic for those that shouldn't have children.

The thread title says stupid money, not unlimited money!

JavaBrewer 10-05-2024 01:58 PM

Stupid money...

If I were to answer this 20 years ago my plan would be toys, homes, extravances, but upmost investments.

Now in my 60's, I would sell my two homes in SoCal, and buy a nice 2500/sqft home on the Santa Barbara Rivera, hire money managers, and someone to pay the bills so I don't have to see them. A couple vehicle toys, an early 911 and a new BMW GS 1250. Wife gets a new car and some nice do-dahs. Put money into my kids current situations to help near term - they will get the inheritance. And plainly, live simple and low stress. So overseas vacations a couple times a year. Hire a personal trainer to help us in shape.

Boring for most here. I like boring these days :)

Racerbvd 10-05-2024 02:08 PM

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john70t 10-06-2024 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Racerbvd (Post 12334178)
My bodyguard

"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted."
- W.C. Fields

Superman 10-06-2024 05:03 PM

I sort of accidentally came into 'stupid money' depending on your definition. I/we are not doing anything much different except that we don't have to hesitate when we need things. Today I ordered a pair of nightstands that are taller. For years we've tolerated nightstands that are 10" or so below the bed level. But those were like $90 apiece. I'm starting a guitar-building hobby. We're not doing silly spending.

But we are starting to travel. Going to Amsterdam late this month. Belize in February. We need to get it spent before medical eats it up. I foresee 2-3 trips per year at least. The silly money is invested and growing, plus we have pensions and SS. It'll be challenging to spend it as fast as we are taking it in.

dad911 10-06-2024 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Racerbvd (Post 12331458)
…….. But only after I set up funding for No Kill shelters that could operate off the interest of the gift………

I’m with you. No more kill shelters. Nice clean well staffed dog adoption centers.

911boost 10-06-2024 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by berettafan (Post 12331912)
oh and a 997 gt3rs in green.

I just saw one for sale with I think 90 miles on it, 90….what a waste.

Edit I looked it up it has 90 not 70.

sc_rufctr 10-07-2024 01:45 AM

- Most of all it would be really nice being able to help your family and friends.

With no strings attached.


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