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Powerball 550 million #7120976 11/28/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,222 Nebraska N NeBassman OP Campfire Tracker OP NeBassman Campfire Tracker N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,222 Nebraska http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/201...-550-million-for-wednesdays-drawing?lite Quote Someone could win $550 million in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, the largest in the game's history. I might be tempted to buy a ticket or two. "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence". John Adams "A dishonest man can always be trusted to be dishonest". Captain Jack Sparrow

Re: Powerball 550 million NeBassman #7120978 11/28/12 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 10,084 Texas temmi Campfire Outfitter temmi Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 10,084 Texas Done did That which does not kill us makes us stronger Friedrich Nietzsche

Re: Powerball 550 million temmi #7121004 11/28/12 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,509 Tip of the Mitten bruinruin Campfire Ranger bruinruin Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,509 Tip of the Mitten Wow! Over half a billion before taxes. I might buy a ticket or 2, too, just for yucks. If I strike it rich I'll host a ginormous campfire shindig-all expenses paid. 4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan.

Re: Powerball 550 million bruinruin #7121018 11/28/12 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,916 Time to be someplace else Here's my plan. 1) 1 third of $$$$$ goes to my wife. 2) 1 third goes in the bank. 3) 1 third will be spent extremely irresponsibly. Denny.

Re: Powerball 550 million 284LUVR #7121023 11/28/12 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDAQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usamega.com%2Fpowerball-jackpot.asp&ei=dVe2UJv2KNDI0AHRlIDYAQ&usg=AFQjCNGyRK1A8dmPQEgNMnQt0itA8irgmg The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

Re: Powerball 550 million isaac #7121030 11/28/12 Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 13,268 TX NathanL Campfire Outfitter NathanL Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 13,268 TX That's a lot of hookers and blow. Otto is my co-pilot.

Re: Powerball 550 million isaac #7121034 11/28/12 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch G Gus Campfire Ranger Gus Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 26,337 south of grinder's switch the jackpot talk on the noon news leads.. then, updated a time or two with reporters all over town talking with ticket buyers. yessir, right up there with the lions in the Coliseum attracting citizens to watch the killing. and free bread for all.

Re: Powerball 550 million isaac #7121035 11/28/12 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,253 Likes: 1 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,253 Likes: 1 Northern Louisiana Isn't the rule of thumb that you'd clear about 35-40% or so after allowing for the cash payment and the taxes? In that case, you would only be looking at a paltry $190-200 million. Meh, pass.... Now with even more aplomb

Re: Powerball 550 million NathanL #7121037 11/28/12 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia Tomorrow...ya'll can take the day off. I'm buying! Virginia: 4% State Tax - $733,333 - $14,408,000 Your average net per year: $13,016,667 Your net payout: $255,742,000 After 30 payments: $390,500,010 The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

Re: Powerball 550 million isaac #7121039 11/28/12 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado I would keep a gunsmith on retainer. Then I would buy a giant ranch, and vanish.

Re: Powerball 550 million JPro #7121041 11/28/12 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia The headline I heard today was "if you won, could you be happy"? I'd be happier winning than not winning, I think. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

Re: Powerball 550 million dogcatcher223 #7121043 11/28/12 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1 I'd give away all but 20 million. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Powerball 550 million Steelhead #7121059 11/28/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,222 Nebraska N NeBassman OP Campfire Tracker OP NeBassman Campfire Tracker N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,222 Nebraska Originally Posted by NathanL That's a lot of hookers and blow. Travis would do something like this. "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence". John Adams "A dishonest man can always be trusted to be dishonest". Captain Jack Sparrow

Re: Powerball 550 million NeBassman #7121081 11/28/12 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 32,312 Wetter'n Oregon Jeff_O Campfire 'Bwana Jeff_O Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 32,312 Wetter'n Oregon I'd spend a whole bunch of it on fast cars, drugs, and beautiful women. I'd probably just waste the rest. (hat tip to Ace Frehley) The CENTER will hold. Reality, Patriotism,Trump: you can only pick two FÜCK PUTIN!

Re: Powerball 550 million Jeff_O #7121108 11/28/12 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,715 SEPA mikeymjr23 Campfire Regular mikeymjr23 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,715 SEPA We bought some in the office and my fiance and I got some. I do know that my student loans would be GONE! I'd rather have a bad day hunting than a good day working!

Re: Powerball 550 million dogcatcher223 #7121148 11/28/12 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! Originally Posted by dogcatcher223 I would keep a gunsmith on retainer. Then I would buy a giant ranch, and vanish. Can't forget to retain a guy to book hunts, as well... Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Powerball 550 million KDK #7121653 11/28/12 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 39,387 Likes: 59 Flyover Country Teal Campfire 'Bwana Teal Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 39,387 Likes: 59 Flyover Country I'd give most of it away and become a professional student. Just enroll in various universities for studies that interest me. Randomly following my intellectual muse so to speak. Me

Re: Powerball 550 million Teal #7121660 11/28/12 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,222 Nebraska N NeBassman OP Campfire Tracker OP NeBassman Campfire Tracker N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,222 Nebraska I would hunt and fish all over the world and be hard to reach. "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence". John Adams "A dishonest man can always be trusted to be dishonest". Captain Jack Sparrow

Re: Powerball 550 million NeBassman #7121688 11/28/12 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 Likes: 2 B Bristoe Campfire Oracle Bristoe Campfire Oracle B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 79,321 Likes: 2 I'd just screw and ride motorcycles until one or the other killed me,....which is pretty much all I do now. ,..except it wouldn't be interrupted by goin' to work.

Re: Powerball 550 million NeBassman #7121692 11/28/12 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,748 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,748 Just The Tip Just picked up 60 tickets. Camp is where you make it.