In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

$1.6bn Powerball

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by SimonHS, Nov 5, 2022.

  1. SimonHS

    SimonHS

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2020
    Messages:
    379
    Likes Received:
    2,223
    Location:
    Yorkshire, England
  2. Screwloose

    Screwloose

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2017
    Messages:
    5,357
    Likes Received:
    31,288
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    Aren't your odds of winning about the same if you buy a ticket or not?
    I need to get gas today so I may just get one. If I win I'll spring for a massive GTG.
     
  3. Chud

    Chud

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2020
    Messages:
    6,790
    Likes Received:
    49,401
    Location:
    NC
    I’ll have more fhc window stickers, t’s and hoodies made for everyone.
     
  4. yooperdave

    yooperdave

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2014
    Messages:
    34,300
    Likes Received:
    212,527
    Location:
    Michigan's U.P.
    Like my ex-BIL used to say.........

    If I win, I'll give you the same chance I had; I'll buy you a ticket! :rofl: :lol:
     
  5. Jack Straw

    Jack Straw

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    8,396
    Likes Received:
    52,391
    Location:
    30 miles west of Albany Ny
    I have a great life, I’m not sure I’d want all the bs that would come with winning. Be careful what you wish for.
     
  6. Sawdust Man

    Sawdust Man

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2022
    Messages:
    2,607
    Likes Received:
    17,813
    Location:
    65761
    Wise counsel.....
     
  7. Screwloose

    Screwloose

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2017
    Messages:
    5,357
    Likes Received:
    31,288
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    I always wonder about that, I'm not a greedy person so I think it would be more enjoyable to give most of it away.
     
  8. FatBoy85

    FatBoy85

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2017
    Messages:
    6,611
    Likes Received:
    25,251
    Location:
    Washington State
    Very astute. Tipping that balance you have in life with that amount would be a massive oversight.
     
  9. corncob

    corncob

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2021
    Messages:
    1,347
    Likes Received:
    4,002
    Location:
    Somewhere in Lower Michigan
    Amy bought 2 chances yesterday. If she wins, maybe she will share some with me... But then maybe not.

    You cannot win if you don't play.................
     
    theburtman, wildwest, Eckie and 3 others like this.
  10. fuelrod

    fuelrod

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2014
    Messages:
    3,493
    Likes Received:
    20,417
    Location:
    Western Maine
    I bought a single ticket today. It's been probably 8-10 years since I last felt lucky (or stupid):rofl: :lol:
     
  11. wildwest

    wildwest Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2014
    Messages:
    30,146
    Likes Received:
    141,408
    Location:
    Wyoming high plains
    We have two tickets each.
     
  12. Sourwood

    Sourwood

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2018
    Messages:
    1,983
    Likes Received:
    15,224
    Location:
    Popcorn, IN
    The office crew went in, and i joined in. I am unsure what would change with such a windfall. Heck, i have a home situation that people say they want if they win The Big One- some land with thousands of (other people’s) woods around it.
    The tree farm is the same thing some memes mention “if you could have this cabin in the middle of 200 acres of woods, would you give up X (fill in the blank) for a year?”

    i could buy a killer truck, but keep my low mileage 2015, and just bought a 20 year old Toyota as a backup.

    i know locally which charities are honorable, so i image giving would be the main thing, i would do with it.

    A massive GTG with Oprah Winfrey level door prizes? Sounds fun. What would attendance be if there was a shot at a commercial firewood processor? :binoculars:
     
  13. bogieb

    bogieb

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2015
    Messages:
    12,246
    Likes Received:
    74,277
    Location:
    New Hampshire
    I WON! Hit zero playing numbers, but hit the PB number so I got back my $4.00 :D

    Looks like it rolled over again, estimated to be just under $2 Billion
     
    Cash Larue, Chaz, Farmchuck and 6 others like this.
  14. TurboDiesel

    TurboDiesel

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2013
    Messages:
    16,196
    Likes Received:
    97,190
    Location:
    Hollidaysburg Pa
    That would be life altering for sure...
    But i think I'd like to try it anyhow...

    I can only imagine all the people i could help with that kind of resource.
     
  15. TurboDiesel

    TurboDiesel

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2013
    Messages:
    16,196
    Likes Received:
    97,190
    Location:
    Hollidaysburg Pa
    I think you have a better chance of getting struck by lightning, twice, and getting eaten by a shark. :handshake:

    But! You gotta play to win.:yes:

    Its sure fun to dream.:thumbs:
     
  16. Chud

    Chud

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2020
    Messages:
    6,790
    Likes Received:
    49,401
    Location:
    NC
    Sorry folks no stickers. :emb:
     
  17. Sourwood

    Sourwood

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2018
    Messages:
    1,983
    Likes Received:
    15,224
    Location:
    Popcorn, IN
    My group recouped 22 bucks!
     
    Cash Larue, Chaz, bogieb and 4 others like this.
  18. Stephiedoll

    Stephiedoll

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2013
    Messages:
    3,806
    Likes Received:
    27,103
    Location:
    Omaha, NE.
    When I play, I always buy 2 on separate tickets. Turn them over and let the clerk pick one as most get a kick out of the gestor. Wonder how I would feel if they won?
    I wonder how many friends that would find me if I won.
     
  19. buZZsaw BRAD

    buZZsaw BRAD

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2019
    Messages:
    32,644
    Likes Received:
    199,620
    Location:
    North Haven, Connecticut
    Im with you. You find out who your friends are when you win the lottery, have a truck or have to move.
     
  20. yooperdave

    yooperdave

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2014
    Messages:
    34,300
    Likes Received:
    212,527
    Location:
    Michigan's U.P.

    .........Oh, I don't know. I'd give it a good try!

    .................What ever happened to yooperdave? It's like he just dropped off the face of the earth".........
     
    Cash Larue, Chaz, fuelrod and 9 others like this.