Let's say you win a gigantic windfall...

[HTRN]

but you'd better have a few days handy when you ask her about her house design. Been working on it for YEARS, down to the most impossibly exacting detail.

Ahem - Lemme tell you about Castle Anthrax..

I don't keep actual files on fittings, etc, because the technology changes constantly - for example, I recently discovered Toto Drake II toilets - those things will almost flush a brick.

[Rich]

I intially thought about buying a mattress store and keeping my windfall in a mattress (not one on the showroom floor, but finally decided that would be a bit impractable.

Then, after reading what others have posted in this thread, seeing/hearing/reading about what others have done in similar situations, I have decided on the following.

First, I would hire one of the big name firms that specialize in management of other peoples money, and then an independent auditor to keep tabs on them. Plus insurance for protection. Plus a law firm on retainer for the inevitable nuisance suits.

Second, pay off all outstanding debts.

Third, I would find a new place to live, along with a cook,maid and gardener.

Fourth, I would buy a crew cab pickup, probably a GMC or Toyota, with a liftgate so I can transport boxes from my storage place (I don't really need heavy duty).

Fifth, would be surviving relatives.

Sixth, I would buy a Ford GT-40, not that I could ever bend down low enough to get in it, but because it would look so damned cool sitting in the driveway. Think of it as an object d'art.

Seventh, I would rent a aircraft and aircrew if I needed to go somewhere.

And last would be charities, after investigating how much goes into salaries and advertising, and the worthiness of the cause (I would support the Albanian Rat Fink over the Spotted Owl).

I could have a small room set aside so I could roll around on my money, ala Scrooge McDuck, but then everyone would say I had gone Quackers.

[Lokidude]

I can't believe none of you jokers has gone the obvious route... 2 girls at one time. Because if I had half a billion dollars, I think I could hook that up.

[JAG2955]

Buy land, and lots of it. Set up my heirs with loads of quality timber to sell. Plant perennial food producing crops. Move willing members of our forum to my desired locale. Start up something similar to The Free State Project to win the local and state legislature, then support candidates for national politics.

Other than that, buy every gun I've ever wanted, support quality charities, start up organizations to promote liberty and freedom, and enjoy my leisure years.

[rightisright]

I can't believe none of you jokers has gone the obvious route... 2 girls at one time. Because if I had half a billion dollars, I think I could hook that up.

Bah! I did that when I was a piss poor college student.... more than once.

[Highspeed]

I'd invest in objet d'art which I could enjoy while they were appreciating in value.
An objet d'art to me not being sculpture or painting but a classic era racing motorcycle or car. Would definitely own a Porsche 917.

Just for fun I would buy an industrial unit, fill it full of machine tools both ancient and modern and make things. Cool things.

[Greg]

I can't believe none of you jokers has gone the obvious route... 2 girls at one time. Because if I had half a billion dollars, I think I could hook that up.

Bah! I did that when I was a piss poor college student.... more than once.

Doesn't count. Or shouldn't. In our debased world, that's what liberal arts education IS. If you're connected with an undergraduate liberal arts program in some way and you're not able to find willing subjects to explore nearly any sexual interest you might have, you're not trying. And 'connected' could just mean "knows what bars, or even what coffee shops to hang out in".

[Netpackrat]

I clearly did college wrong.

[Greg]

I clearly did college wrong.

Must have been in a STEM program. Only the liberal arts ninnies have the time, energy and self-indulgence to properly explore their perversions. (And yes, that's what parents are paying $40K+ a year for.)

[Rich]

Would definitely own a Porsche 917.

I can dig it. A GT-40 and a Porsche 917.

Now that makes a statement.