$150,000 What To Do

[JJMR794]

1. DEVELOPE A "LIVING TRUST" SO THE BOYS DONT GET RAPED BY UNCLE SAM...
2. DONT BE AFFRAID TO SEEK TREATMENT ELSEWHERE OR FROM A DIFFERENT DIRECTION... YA NEVER KNOW?
3. FOLLOW YOUR HEART AND DO THE THINGS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TOO FOR YOURSELF AND ANYONE ELSE WHO MEANS A LOT TO YOU
4. DONT BE AFFRAID TO COME DOWN AND ENJOY A LIL SUNSHINE AND FRIENDLY DEBATES FOR A WEEK OR SO IF YOU GET BORED

 

[Robo]

Do what makes you happy, enjoy what you have worked for all these years. Give a bit of it for a cause that you like, then enjoy yourself and when the time comes the family will get it. Spend as much time with your family as possible, nothing in this world is forever. Take your loved ones somewhere you have always wanted to go. God bless you Burt, you've worked hard all your life and you are going to your reward. I'll be praying for you and I hope you hang in there long enough to do whatever you want before your time comes. Enjoy sky diving.

 

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

Build the biggest. Baddest coop/barn/shelter for every farm animal out there!! And then buy an iphone

 

[TerriLaChicks]

If I had that kind of money, I'd first make sure that the people nearest & dearest to me had as many of their basic monetary needs taken care of that I could--mind you, that doesn't mean spending every penny on them-- you worked hard & long for those $$ & you deserve to spend as many of them on yourself as you want to. OK that's a conflicted statement, but yours is a conflicted question. They still have to make their own way in the world regardless of what you give/leave them. Plus, you also need to consider your care down the road when you may not be able to take care of yourself & need extra help, not just basic hospital but assisted living or hospice or whatever, since we're talking serious stuff here. Just went through that these past 3 years w/a relative so talking from experience.

For myself; I really can't think of any place to go or see or do that I haven't - or rather, can't live without visiting or doing or seeing, & I guess I'm very fortunate in that. I have always lived my life in such a way that, I always said: "I don't need to watch soap operas or dramas on TV & live vicariously through other people's imaginary lives". I'm good. If I go tonight, don't mourn for me. If my cancer metastizes & comes back, I'll deal with it-probably sitting in my back yard enjoying the view.

The mortality rate among human beings is still 100%, no matter what.

For you; what is left that you really want to do or see or experience that you haven't done? - you have the $$, time, strength & effort to make it happen, whatever it may be, do so. Sky-diving-- go do it. Never did it here but have been friends & crew members for hot air
balloonists for years now; been all over doing that; do go take to the air- it takes you to a whole new level. Won't catch me under the sea but I'll ride the winds any time.

No, you're not being selfish; this is your life & your time & you've more than earned the right to use it as you see fit.

Time....you can't put a dollar value on time. Dollars are always out there. Time isn't...

 

[donnie]

Keep your head up and follow your heart, and if you listen closely you will hear the instructions to what your supposed to do ...

 

[Posh Chickens]

I'd get my chicken lessons to barn dance!

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

agreed we all are here for you deer
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[Nifty-Chicken]

deerman, I've really enjoyed reading your insights here and the suggestions others have made to help you!

Access to free travel through your son is FANTASTIC! Traveling with family to some really unique places would be TOP of my list. I'd want to really solidify very specific memories that they could carry with them forever... and take LOTS of pictures!

I think helping out family financially, especially those that really need it and would utilize the money wisely is also a good idea. That said, I still think quality time and quality experiences with groups of family and also one-on-one quality experiences is very important. Sure, money can't buy happiness, but it can really facilitate amazing experiences and building long term memories.

 

[GarlicEater]

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Hmm, if it were ME, I'd:

Me - Sign up for clarinet lessons! I already have a clarinet. Then I'd play it for tips (busking) as well as fun, the playing for tips is the most fun way to play for the public there is, and the money's not bad, $10-$20 an hour, that would pay for lessons, property tax, etc. Music plus the socializing, being asked to play for church or whatever, is just full of win.

You - So that would translate to: Pick a hobby you like, maybe fishing. Do that, but also find a way to make it pay for itself - maybe you tie flies, or make rods, or something. Plus it gives you chances to socialize.

Me - Keep my chickens and garden etc just like now. Same ol' same ol' here.

You - I suspect the same

Me - follow a good P.T. program. With the work around here, I have enough muscle. I really don't need more! But, I could use flexibility and what I call "capability" training. Boxing is good, jiu-jitsu or judo or something probably better.

You - Dunno if you have any interest in this, but there it is.

I think the idea is, with the $150k you have your money worries over with AS LONG AS you live frugally, and do things that are fun BUT not expensive. Some of the happiest people I've seen do what they like and make money at it but are such frugal livers that the money almost doesn't matter. Takes a big weight off.

 

[maple]

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Now that I'd like to see.