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retainers for several lawyers. Multiple for estate and trusts and tax. They won't know each other and this way I have someone watching someone, without the others knowing who is who. As I receive documents, I'll have several looks with know collusion.
Gotta put the work in up front before you can say fuch off to the world.You’ve really put some thought into this. It was more of a whimsical thread.
Gotta put the work in up front before you can say fuch off to the world.
Another thing I'd do is...everything in my power that no one knew I had money. As someone said, you can rent nice things, like a Ferrari, fancy house, and a pornstar for a week. You don't need to buy them long-term.
I always thought it'd be fun to Air BnB up and down the country. Just spend a week or two in a place and then drive North or South to the next town. Over the years move East to West. But atleast do the East Coast: Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington/outerbanks, etc
Donated 5% of my paycheck for about a decade to the Hope Lodge when I was for working for WD in the 80s and 90s. I think I did about $10 a week early on and then talked to some folks that spent almost 3 months there while their little girl was being treated. Got a 5% raise soon after and gave it all to the Hope Lodge until I left about 10 years later. Great charity IMO.If money was no object, before I did anything else, I’d make a nice donation to the Cancer Center at Shands and to St. Jude’s. These two places provide help for those who are often helpless and in dire need. I’d also remember Winn-Dixie’s Hope Lodge.
As far as doing something I wanted to do, I’d like to spend a couple of weeks traveling the southeast with a couple of good friends and my son bird hunting at some venues that had good dogs, good cooking, and a spot to listen to some good blue grass and enjoy some cold ones around a fire before bed.
I want to personally thank you for your benevolence toward Hope Lodge and it’s residents. I was blessed to be able to spend three weeks at the Gainesville HL just after a stem cell transplant. When I was discharged, I still had to go back to Shands each day for labs and doctor visits and the lodge was just a couple blocks down the street. I was lucky a room was available for my wife and me. It was comfortable and there was a kitchen area that we prepared some meals and got to visit with other patients. It was there that I realized that when you think you’ve got it rough, you don’t have to look very far to find somebody who’s got it worse. But it truly is a place that inspires “hope.” About the only negative about my stay there was that our Gators, with Zunino and Co. flamed out in the CWS:)! It was hard to feel too down since the care givers and other patients helped get me ready to go home and start the rest of my life with a new perspective. If you’re looking for a charity, I’d highly recommend the Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge.Donated 5% of my paycheck for about a decade to the Hope Lodge when I was for working for WD in the 80s and 90s. I think I did about $10 a week early on and then talked to some folks that spent almost 3 months there while their little girl was being treated. Got a 5% raise soon after and gave it all to the Hope Lodge until I left about 10 years later. Great charity IMO.
Thats exactly why I did it! Helps great folks like you and your family during one of the toughest times of their lives. I’m generally a prick, but hearing how grateful those folks were while dealing with such a tough time with their little girl motivated me to help in some way.I want to personally thank you for your benevolence toward Hope Lodge and it’s residents. I was blessed to be able to spend three weeks at the Gainesville HL just after a stem cell transplant. When I was discharged, I still had to go back to Shands each day for labs and doctor visits and the lodge was just a couple blocks down the street. I was lucky a room was available for my wife and me. It was comfortable and there was a kitchen area that we prepared some meals and got to visit with other patients. It was there that I realized that when you think you’ve got it rough, you don’t have to look very far to find somebody who’s got it worse. But it truly is a place that inspires “hope.” About the only negative about my stay there was that our Gators, with Zunino and Co. flamed out in the CWS:)! It was hard to feel too down since the care givers and other patients helped get me ready to go home and start the rest of my life with a new perspective. If you’re looking for a charity, I’d highly recommend the Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge.
Back Alley pretty much nailed it. Since the title is "FIRST purchase," this is my vote... specifically in the Blue Ridge Mountains maybe the Smokeys, overlooking a lake, possibly stretching all the way down to the waterfront to include a lake house with big dock and boat for fun (though the lake stuff is likely a separate 2nd purchase).2-5K acres of rolling woodlands as far from people as possible. My second purchase would be a log cabin in the middle of it, and third would be whatever it took to pay the cable company to run fiber to my door.
What about giving to The Human Fund?Back Alley pretty much nailed it. Since the title is "FIRST purchase," this is my vote... specifically in the Blue Ridge Mountains maybe the Smokeys, overlooking a lake, possibly stretching all the way down to the waterfront to include a lake house with big dock and boat for fun (though the lake stuff is likely a separate 2nd purchase).
Note: this first purchase dream of mine involves 2 main elements: an awesome place for family to visit; and a barn I renovate to become a killer woodworking shop with all the man tools imaginable, including a sawmill.
Hat tip to @NOLAGATOR for mentioning giving back to God. I definitely have some philanthropic ideas in this unlikely dream, both Christian- and veteran-centric. Taking over the UAA would be a project to work on within the first 2 years.
You have to pay $65 million for a pile of dirt first. If you want a football facility, it'll cost you extra.
Back Alley pretty much nailed it. Since the title is "FIRST purchase," this is my vote... specifically in the Blue Ridge Mountains maybe the Smokeys, overlooking a lake, possibly stretching all the way down to the waterfront to include a lake house with big dock and boat for fun (though the lake stuff is likely a separate 2nd purchase).
Note: this first purchase dream of mine involves 2 main elements: an awesome place for family to visit; and a barn I renovate to become a killer woodworking shop with all the man tools imaginable, including a sawmill.
Hat tip to @NOLAGATOR for mentioning giving back to God. I definitely have some philanthropic ideas in this unlikely dream, both Christian- and veteran-centric. Taking over the UAA would be a project to work on within the first 2 years.
Are you the charity president? George, is that you???What about giving to The Human Fund?
We’re talking about stuff, not your women....I don't buy anything, rental is the way to go....
As they say in the Army, if it flies, floats or fornicates cheaper to rent than to buy.We’re talking about stuff, not your women....
Gotta put the work in up front before you can say fuch off to the world.
Another thing I'd do is...everything in my power that no one knew I had money. As someone said, you can rent nice things, like a Ferrari, fancy house, and a pornstar for a week. You don't need to buy them long-term.