Squeak 17 #26 May 20, 2013 oldwomanc6 ***I believe that the ticket actually says you have to do media stuff (not sure the scope of it). No way your name wouldn't be known after winning. Well, if that's true, that sucks. I would not give a rats arse if anyone knew. because i would NOT be in town. Me and my private jet would have call screeningYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 40 #27 May 20, 2013 ianmdrennan No anonymity, and with that kind of cash the vultures are going to be hounding him until he's broke or a recluse. My thoughts, exactly. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 40 #28 May 20, 2013 Well, I hope you'd include Mrs. Squeak. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #29 May 20, 2013 oldwomanc6 Well, I hope you'd include Mrs. Squeak. She can be my secretaryYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #30 May 20, 2013 Unless they closed the loophole, you can claim a lottery winning as a trust, and who the beneficiary is is not public knowledge. Quite a few folks got their panties in a wad over that a couple of years ago in Oklahoma.QuoteianmdrennanI believe that the ticket actually says you have to do media stuff (not sure the scope of it). No way your name wouldn't be known after winning.What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 299 #31 May 20, 2013 ianmdrennan I believe the gentleman's name is "Wally"? Say some picture on facebook with news crew and the winner. Hey, I know that dude! (end movie quote) Seriously, I'd like to believe that if Wally stays on the DZ for the next several months, everyone there would be more than happy to protect him from any two-bit hustler who comes along to try to bug him for handouts. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy, IMHO! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #32 May 20, 2013 State law in Fl states that the winner's name is announced. Also, the state will take $25 million off the top for Federal taxes. There's no state tax, so the winner will get to keep $33 million more than someone from a high taxed state, like NY! Overall, I think I heard the winner goes home with about $278 million if they take the lump sum. They also have to report to Tallahassee within 60 days to claim it. Now there's talk on the news that the winner is a 26 year old girl who worked at Publix. I bought a ticket at that Publix just a week ago when I was there for the swoop comp. SO close! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,372 #33 May 20, 2013 In the unlikely event I were to win the lottery (I don't play, so my chances are only slightly, yet infinitely, lower ), I wouldn't claim the money right away. 1. Put ticket into safety deposit box 2. Arrange a place to escape to, prepaid, with transportation already set 3. Get an accountant and an attorney to help me set up whatever (not including an IRS-free blind trust or anything like that) 4. Decide what gifts I'm going to give and set that up 5. Let my family know shortly before claiming the money (but I trust them, and none of them need money enough to try to screw me over) 6. Finally I'd claim the money, knowing that there's a safe place I can go right away to get away from it all (and probably get a new haircut and dye job too ) Yeah, most of the people at the DZ will protect the guy. But we all know there are a few who will try to hit him up for free jumps, to loan them money, or whatever Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #34 May 20, 2013 ianmdrennanI believe that the ticket actually says you have to do media stuff (not sure the scope of it). No way your name wouldn't be known after winning. Depends on the state. VA does not allow you to claim anonymously but I know some other states do."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #35 May 20, 2013 Whatever's1k Nigerians My daughter's puppy needs a life saving surgery. There might even be a APP for that. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #36 May 20, 2013 wmw999 2. Arrange a place to escape to, prepaid, with transportation already set Space, the final frontier... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #37 May 20, 2013 AggieDave *** 2. Arrange a place to escape to, prepaid, with transportation already set Space, the final frontier... Pay for a one way trip to Mars! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #38 May 20, 2013 BillyVance ****** 2. Arrange a place to escape to, prepaid, with transportation already set Space, the final frontier... Pay for a one way trip to Mars! If only we knew some sort of scientists versed and studied in the art of rocketry.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #39 May 20, 2013 AggieDave ********* 2. Arrange a place to escape to, prepaid, with transportation already set Space, the final frontier... Pay for a one way trip to Mars! If only we knew some sort of scientists versed and studied in the art of rocketry. Actually, people are signing up for a chance to be on a trip to Mars. It just won't happen for maybe 15-20 years. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/05/11/78000-apply-for-private-mars-colony-project/ Or do what Lance Bass tried to do - buy a seat on a Russian Soyuz craft for a sight-seeing trip to ISS."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #40 May 20, 2013 BillyVanceOr do what Lance Bass tried to do - buy a seat on a Russian Soyuz craft for a sight-seeing trip to ISS. This. Oh you don't know how bad I would love to do this. If I'm lucky space tourism will really become attainable before I die.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistercwood 287 #41 May 21, 2013 AggieDave***Or do what Lance Bass tried to do - buy a seat on a Russian Soyuz craft for a sight-seeing trip to ISS. This. Oh you don't know how bad I would love to do this. If I'm lucky space tourism will really become attainable before I die. +1. Just rewatched today the tour of the ISS the outgoing commander did back in November... I would just sit in the cupola for a week and stare.You are playing chicken with a planet - you can't dodge and planets don't blink. Act accordingly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
