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  • Feb 19, 2008, 11:32 PM
    Greg Quinn
    I would move to a Country where there is no oil.
  • Feb 19, 2008, 11:45 PM
    Alty
    Wondergirl- I live in a hamlet around 5 km from Edmonton called Sherwood Park, a 5-6 hour flight from Toronto. Who knows, maybe I'll make a trip to Chicago one day with the hubby and kids, can I bring my fur babies?

    Gernald- Your German is great. I love Germany, I would go visit more often if it wasn't so expensive, but a family of 4 can cost quite a bit, especially because I'd have to rent a car etc. I love living in Canada however and I wouldn't leave, unless I can get my own island somewhere near Hawaii.
  • Feb 19, 2008, 11:46 PM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Greg Quinn
    I would move to a Country where there is no oil.

    What, no black gold, no Texas tea? How about the Oilers, got to love them.
  • Feb 19, 2008, 11:51 PM
    Greg Quinn
    Texas Tea... LoL, nope not even the oilers would keep me here. I would sell all, and move to the last place America would think to look for oil. :-)
  • Feb 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
    Alty
    Funny, I'd move to the last place anyone would ever look for me.;) Oil wouldn't be a bad thing to have on my island in Hawaii, the money might run out some day and I'll have to find a way to make a buck. I don't think weaving grass skirts is in my future.:p
  • Feb 20, 2008, 12:37 AM
    Greg Quinn
    Solar panels, lots a batteries, and bikes.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 07:36 AM
    Gernald
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Greg Quinn
    Texas Tea... LoL, nope not even the oilers would keep me here. I would sell all, and move to the last place America would think to look for oil. :-)

    Antartica, China..?
  • Feb 20, 2008, 08:04 AM
    Alty
    Well, I don't know about all of you but I'm stuck in Canada for awhile. Love it here, I just wish the darn snow would melt already, I want to see my lawn, even if it will be brown. I can't wait to bring out the sprinkler and wear my shorts.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 08:58 AM
    mafiaangel180
    Ooooooh along with my original comment. I would also like to buy a lifetime supply of Chowards scented gum. That stuff is addicting.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:01 AM
    Alty
    Gum? Hmmm, how expensive is this gum that you would have to win 5 million? What's in this gum? Can you buy it over the counter?;)

    I'm sticking with the expensive chocolate. Which country makes the best chocolate, I might have to go to the source.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:02 AM
    HistorianChick
    Mmm... chocolate... Switzerland... Belgium... Mmm...

    Course, Godiva is pretty great, too! :)
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:04 AM
    Alty
    Cool, I have relatives in Switzerland, I wonder if they'd mind me stopping by.

    Darnit, now I'm craving chocolate.:D
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:04 AM
    albear
    Build a go-kart version of the nurburg ring, i.e a miniature one
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:05 AM
    HistorianChick
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg
    Cool, I have relatives in Switzerland, I wonder if they'd mind me stopping by.

    Darnit, now I'm craving chocolate.:D

    They mind random strangers dropping in? LOL! :)

    Chocolate and coffee... my two vices... mmm...
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:12 AM
    Alty
    I'm not a stranger, they're my Uncle's widow and kids (although they're all my age or older so I guess they're not kids anymore). I was supposed to visit them last time I was in Germany, but it didn't work out, so I haven't actually seen them in 23 years. Of course I now have a husband and two kids so I think it might get a little crowded. Better call first.:)

    Ahhh coffee, that I have:) . Still craving the chocolate though.:(
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:20 AM
    mafiaangel180
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg
    Gum? Hmmm, how expensive is this gum that you would have to win 5 million? What's in this gum? Can you buy it over the counter?;)

    I'm sticking with the expensive chocolate. Which country makes the best chocolate, I might have to go to the source.


    Lol I wouldn't buy a lifetime supply of gum if I wasn't rich. I'm pretty tight with my money. Lol.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:21 AM
    HistorianChick
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg
    I'm not a stranger, they're my Uncle's widow and kids (although they're all my age or older so I guess they're not kids anymore). I was supposed to visit them last time I was in Germany, but it didn't work out, so I haven't actually seen them in 23 years. Of course I now have a husband and two kids so I think it might get a little crowded. Better call first.:)


    Oh! Lol... I meant ME! :D I could use a vacation! Especially a vacation to a chocolate nirvana!
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:27 AM
    anamia
    If I won, I would split it with my brother. First, I would pay off all my debt, then I would buy a newer car, go back to school, and buy an apt for my best friend. I would make sure my aunt never ended up in a nursing home, and I would go on a vacation with my ex boyfriend and my best friend. Oh... and I would send both of them back to school as well.

    Actually - I would probably have a heart attack and never get to spend a dime. :)
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:40 AM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    Oh! Lol... I meant ME! :D I could use a vacation! Especially a vacation to a chocolate nirvana!

    I'll ask if they have room for one more. We could eat chocolate 24/7.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:42 AM
    ScottGem
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    I could use a vacation! Especially a vacation to a chocolate nirvana!

    Official Website - Hershey, PA The Sweetest Place On Earth! Call 800-HERSHEY for more information

    Here you go HC.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:43 AM
    HistorianChick
    Yessssss... and coffee...

    Ooo... and skiing... but only after chocolate and coffee...

    On second thought, forget the skiing. 24/7 C&C sounds waaaay to good! ;)
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:45 AM
    HistorianChick
    LOL! Why thank you ScottG!

    Alas, sadly, my Dad made me into a Godiva snob... Hersheys just doesn't do it for me...

    I used to live in PA - went to Hershey quite a bit... You know, the whole kisses street light thing is pretty cool... I could use one of those for my apartment... A little bit more eclectic-ism for my corner of the world!

    $20 if you pinch one for me?? :D
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:46 AM
    teeghe
    This a fantasy--no need of the stats to make it unfun! I have often thought of winning the lotto, of course you have to play to win! Pay off bills of mine and my closet relatives and my church.
  • Feb 20, 2008, 09:57 AM
    mafiaangel180
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    LOL! Why thank you ScottG!

    Alas, sadly, my Dad made me into a Godiva snob.... Hersheys just doesn't do it for me....

    I used to live in PA - went to Hershey quite a bit... You know, the whole kisses street light thing is pretty cool.... I could use one of those for my apartment... A little bit more eclectic-ism for my corner of the world!

    $20 if you pinch one for me??? :D

    Where at in Pa did you live?
  • Feb 20, 2008, 10:00 AM
    HistorianChick
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mafiaangel180
    Where at in Pa did you live?

    West Chester.

    Went to a private school there for 6th grade. Then I moved on. I've lived in 9 states and China... go figure!
  • Feb 20, 2008, 08:33 PM
    Alty
    Wow, what's it like in China? You must have allot of interesting stories to tell. Is there any good chocolate there? What's the coffee like?;)

    As for the skiing, not going to happen. I've skied twice in my life and discovered (not easily) that I am not meant to stick long posts on my feet, go up a mountain, aim for the bottom and hope that I make it. Too many trees, animals that run in my path, children that laugh etc. etc. I'll sit in the chalet with hot chocolate and cold chocolate and every chocolate imaginable. :D

    Ding, better idea, go on a trip around the world sampling their chocolates and their coffee.
    I'm going to buy a lottery ticket, if I win you might hear from me.:p
  • Feb 20, 2008, 10:49 PM
    Greg Quinn
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg
    Wow, what's it like in China? You must have allot of interesting stories to tell. Is there any good chocolate there? What's the coffee like?;)

    As for the skiing, not gonna happen. I've skied twice in my life and discovered (not easily) that I am not meant to stick long posts on my feet, go up a mountain, aim for the bottom and hope that I make it. Too many trees, animals that run in my path, children that laugh etc. etc. I'll sit in the chalet with hot chocolate and cold chocolate and every chocolate imaginable. :D

    Ding, better idea, go on a trip around the world sampling their chocolates and their coffee.
    I'm going to buy a lottery ticket, if I win you might hear from me.:p

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    So, no Rabbit hill or Sun Valley ski trips for us then?
  • Feb 21, 2008, 03:21 AM
    nicki143
    Would prefare £2 million to $2million I would get the first flight away from the uk and set up home somewhere else most likely Florida
  • Feb 21, 2008, 07:40 AM
    Gernald
    That's a good point, pounds is more than dollars right now. Hmmmm... wonder if you could trick the lottery people in to giving the prize in pounds??
    Probably not :(
  • Feb 21, 2008, 07:45 AM
    HistorianChick
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg
    Wow, what's it like in China? You must have allot of interesting stories to tell. Is there any good chocolate there? What's the coffee like?;)

    As for the skiing, not gonna happen. I've skied twice in my life and discovered (not easily) that I am not meant to stick long posts on my feet, go up a mountain, aim for the bottom and hope that I make it. Too many trees, animals that run in my path, children that laugh etc. etc. I'll sit in the chalet with hot chocolate and cold chocolate and every chocolate imaginable. :D

    Ding, better idea, go on a trip around the world sampling their chocolates and their coffee.
    I'm going to buy a lottery ticket, if I win you might hear from me.:p

    If I won the lottery, in addition to what I have already posted, I'd take a month and tour China again. China is simply divine... once you get past the strange food and the horrid cultural lack of cleanliness (don't ask!), you're pleasantly and completely surprised by the historical legacy of the country. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I've been to Inner Mongolia, the Gobi Desert, the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tienanmen Square, Xi'an and the Terra-Cotta Soldiers, the Ice Festival near Russia, and on and on. Its an amazing book of memories.

    I taught at a college for two years - it was amazing. The coffee? Strong and black... mmm... The tea is amazing as well, especially Jasmine Flower tea... yum. And the food? Wow... its divinity. Chinese food outside of China is not authentic Chinese food. Unless, of course, you go to Chinatown in SanFran or NYC.

    Yup, I'd tour China if I won a fortune.

    And I'm LOVING the coffee/chocolate tour... That's one of the best suggestions yet! ;)
  • Feb 21, 2008, 08:08 AM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Greg Quinn
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    So, no Rabbit hill or Sun Valley ski trips for us then?

    My first skiing experience was at Rabbit Hill when I was still a teen, I ended up taking of my ski's and walking down the hill half way through. Nope, definitely not a skier.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 08:11 AM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    If I won the lottery, in addition to what I have already posted, I'd take a month and tour China again. China is simply divine... once you get past the strange food and the horrid cultural lack of cleanliness (don't ask!), you're pleasantly and completely surprised by the historical legacy of the country. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I've been to Inner Mongolia, the Gobi Desert, the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tienanmen Square, Xi'an and the Terra-Cotta Soldiers, the Ice Festival near Russia, and on and on. Its an amazing book of memories.

    I taught at a college for two years - it was amazing. The coffee? Strong and black... mmm.... The tea is amazing as well, especially Jasmine Flower tea... yum. And the food?? Wow... its divinity. Chinese food outside of China is not authentic Chinese food. Unless, of course, you go to Chinatown in SanFran or NYC.

    Yup, I'd tour China if I won a fortune.

    And I'm LOVING the coffee/chocolate tour... That's one of the best suggestions yet! ;)


    I'd love to visit China when my kids are older, my son is 9 and my daughter is 5. I do plan on going back to Germany with hubby and kids in tow in the summer 2009. I can't wait to see my relatives and show my kids were mommy was born.

    If I don't win the lottery I'll send you some chocolate from Germany. The coffee isn't great there but the beer is very good, I'll have a toast to all of you.;)
  • Feb 21, 2008, 08:14 AM
    terellowens
    If I won something like 20 million £ pounds

    Buy a massive house.
    Loads of Cars (Ferrari,Buggati Veyron,Mercedes Mclaren SLR)
    Tons of really expensive technology around the house that would leave me with about 17 million.






    Once I have spent 3 million and have 17 million left over I would prob buy a property in DUBAI and Australia and the USA as holiday homes :)


    So have 15 million left then do what I want for the rest of it for years to come!

    Maybe start up my own business or just chill at home and go out everyday knowing the worst thing I have to worry about is my health and family's health nothing else would matter near enough the perfect life :P and without the fame to piss you off! Great
  • Feb 21, 2008, 08:17 AM
    HistorianChick
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg
    If I don't win the lottery I'll send you some chocolate from Germany. The coffee isn't great there but the beer is very good, I'll have a toast to all of you.;)

    Mmm... I'm liking the idea of an AMHD toast! :) My current mood is going to dictate such a toast this evening after work...

    Yesssss... German chocolate... Mmm.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 08:22 AM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    Mmm... I'm liking the idea of an AMHD toast! :) My current mood is going to dictate such a toast this evening after work...

    Yesssss.... German chocolate... Mmm.


    I went to Germany for two months when I was sixteen, stayed with relatives, went travelling, and gained twenty pounds because of the chocolate. Ah memories. Think of me after work, I think I might be in the mood for a toast after watching survivor.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 09:34 AM
    albear
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nicki143
    Would prefare £2 million to $2million i would get the first flight away from the uk and set up home somewhere else most likly florida

    Lol, totally agree, beats my idea hands down
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:11 AM
    mafiaangel180
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    West Chester.

    Went to a private school there for 6th grade. Then I moved on. I've lived in 9 states and China... go figure!

    Wow that sounds exciting! Military?
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:16 AM
    HistorianChick
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mafiaangel180
    Wow that sounds exciting! Military?

    Nope, computers... :) LOL!

    Dad kept climbing the ladder and relocating. His last job was his dream job - CEO of the Baltimore branch of an international company.

    China was for me - that was my dream!
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:20 AM
    mafiaangel180
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by HistorianChick
    Nope, computers... :) LOL!

    Dad kept climbing the ladder and relocating. His last job was his dream job - CEO of the Baltimore branch of an international company.

    China was for me - that was my dream!

    Sounds great! I'd like to go there someday. But first on the list is a tour of South America.
  • Feb 21, 2008, 10:42 AM
    Alty
    One of my dreams is to swim with dolphins. Were can I go to do that.

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