What do you REALLY want?

[giantfan121262]

If money was no object, what would you really want to do?

I kind of discovered that I would like to do something having to do with the care of animals. I was checking out a kennel that I am using to drop off my dog when we go away for New Years, and while I was leaving, I realized that dealing with animals is something that I would really like and enjoy. I have always been an animal lover.

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

Hmmmmm.....interesting thread, Dave.

There are plenty of things I'd like to do. If money were no issue and neither Drew nor I had to work, we'd probably do a fair amount of travelling...at least for a while. There are a ton of people and places I'd love to get to see.

Then, when we got back and decided to settle down and stay put, I'd love to open a used book/music store with a nice seating area and cafe in it. I've always loved old book stores like this. Actually, a friend of the family had one when I was younger. We'd often hang out there after school and on weekends...partly because the atmosphere was so cool and partly because the friend who owned it was.

Ann

 

[milagros317]

Given unlimited funds, I would retire, travel a lot, and see beautiful Mistresses more often. 😀

 

[Traveler]

I would travel the country.Going to all the celebrity events getting the best foot shots in the world.Provided I am not beat up by bodyguards.But,that's ok I could afford the hospital bills.Plus,who knows maybe would get to tickle a few🙂 🙂 .

 

[giggleygirl25]

hmmm after trying to do some ancestry work for my family(especially on my mom's side)...i'd travel to the places where there may still be some relatives and i'd definitely take lots of pictures(i love doing that when i have the opportunity to travel)...then i'd settle down with a few things i'd love to do...open a flower shop, open a restaurant, and start a landscaping business(after i learn more about it)

 

[kis123]

I would own a series of group homes depending upon the need. One for teen girls, one for adults, one hospice for AIDS patients so they can die with dignity. I got my interest in group homes when my son entered one two years ago and they love him. They spoil him and treat him like a king. I would like others in need to know how that feels.

I would also travel country to meet (and tickle) all of you!!!! Now that's a way to live!!😀 😉 😛

 

[featherfingers]

I used to dream of opening up a record store... I'd call it "Ear Wax" or something weird like that... then CD's came along. I thought maybe I could open up a thrift shop that sold clothes from the 60s and 70s... I'd call that place "Frank's For The Memories".

Seriously, I'd love to be a philanthropist. I've always enjoyed giving and it makes me happy making others happy. Don't start PM'ing me with requests now... I haven't got that kind of money yet.

 

[Mitchell]

If money were no object, (and I dont want to sound self righteous here) in addition to doing the usual traveling, and going to casinos. (I love to gamble) I would go to law school, and devote my time to taking on special cases of women and children who were victims of domestic violence, and strive to tighten the laws of child support and alimony, and make the system more fair so that the men cant live and be rich while the women and children struggle to make ends meet. I would also strive to have national divorce laws where men in long marriages get hit for fair life alimony, and have proper systems to ensure they pay their alimony and child support, and have states forbid issuing marriage licenses to any man who is not current on his support payments to his first family.
Additionally, I would, as part of my practice, take on civil rights cases of women screwed by the divorce courts, and institute suits against states which provided women with unfair settlements in divorce, as the men live like kings. I would further strive to toughen visitation rights laws so that any parent, male or female convicted of abuse, physical, sexual, or found to be emotionally abusive, to lose custody and visitation of their children until they are deemed cured by a therapist.
I would feel that if I could devote my life's work to others, instead of being after the almighty buck, if I had enough to live on for my own family, I could look back upon my life when I retire at age 70, and say I had accomplished something, and done good with my time on this earth. At that point, if I could have changed lives with my work, and aided in helping to change some laws as well, I could then meet my maker in peace, and say that hopefully I left a legacy on society for good work in behalf of others, and that I would be remembered for having made a difference to make others lives better in some way.

Mitch

 

[steph]

Enough $ to pay off the bills forever (duh), take care financially of people I love like buying my mom's home for her and a great new car for her, travel the world, and give huge amounts to charities I respect (animal savers, breast cancer research, AIDS etc) I'm a huge beleiver in too much money is a bad thing, I've seen it ruin some people I know. I'd want just enough to do all of the above. 🙂
XOXO

 

[The Sean Man]

I'd buy an island and start my own commune. A fantasy island for ticklers. Hey, a guy has to dream😀


The Sean Man

 

[Knox The Hatter]

Oh, I don't know...what a great question!

Know what I'd do? I'd get Mitchell to come in with me on a business...high end shoes for the Carrie Bradshaws of the world, and we'd specialize in uh...customer service 😛 😀

If money was no object, actually, the first thing I would concentrate on would be to make the world a present to my wife. She deserves nothing less.

 

[Azrael]

Wow

I'd travel the world, go to all of the places I've ever wanted to go, then I'd have a castle built, and move into it with my wife (currently, she's my girlfriend, but money is the primary object towards extending the relationship to new levels at this time). I'd pay off all of my family and friends' mortgages. I'd put whoever wanted to go to college in my family, through college. I'd probably settle into days of roleplaying games, LARPing, and SCA/Renfaire events, and I'd also donate a lot to any major colleges with prominent astronomy programs. Maybe I'd take some cushy job with one of them.

One thing I'd have to have is lots of drink. I don't mean alcohol, just, drink, in general. Water, juice, soda... I'm always thirsty, to the point where it's starting to worry me (a normal person can't consume two bottles of apple juice and four gallons of fruit drink in the space of a day, particularly when they aren't eating). I'd need lots and lots of drink on hand.

 

[His Divine Shadow]

With no limits on funds, I would find a mountain range somewhere quiet, with lots of forests and no people. I'd have a casle built on one of the mountains, acessible only by helicopter. I'd stock it with DVDs and a fast internet connection. I'd then seal myself up in it and never come out. IF that was impossible, I'd go to space. Anywhere far removed from humanity would be quite pleasant.

 

[milagros317]

HDS, upon seeing that you had posted in this thread, and before reading your post, I predicted to myself that you would seek splendid isolation. 😀

 

[His Divine Shadow]

Thou knowest me too well, Sir Milagros.😀

 

[Limeoutsider]

Well, lets see
Id buy my own islands
The Cleveland Indians
Neopets
Have my own house buiit
Buy a monte carlo and send it to West Coast Customs
(Pimp my Ride)
Buy loads of computer games
Build an Ice Rink
Install a game room in my house

 

[Knox The Hatter]

Re: Wow

One thing I'd have to have is lots of drink. I don't mean alcohol, just, drink, in general. Water, juice, soda... I'm always thirsty, to the point where it's starting to worry me (a normal person can't consume two bottles of apple juice and four gallons of fruit drink in the space of a day, particularly when they aren't eating). I'd need lots and lots of drink on hand.

Uh, Azrael, I think you had better see a doctor, and quick. Major symptom of Type 2 Diabetes.

 

[Mimi]

Animal welfare, absolutely.

Aside from donating to animal protection groups and rescues and such, I'd also love to build a few "Second Chance Homes" across the nation for pets without homes...whether surrendered or abandoned or abused or whatnot. Just a large home with a large staff of animal lovers on hand to love them and feed them and care for them until nature took it's toll. No putting them to sleep after a week or two if no one took them, but an actual home where they could live happily and comfortably until they passed on their own. They deserve at least that much.

Mimi

 

[giantfan121262]

Animal welfare, absolutely.

Aside from donating to animal protection groups and rescues and such, I'd also love to build a few "Second Chance Homes" across the nation for pets without homes...whether surrendered or abandoned or abused or whatnot. Just a large home with a large staff of animal lovers on hand to love them and feed them and care for them until nature took it's toll. No putting them to sleep after a week or two if no one took them, but an actual home where they could live happily and comfortably until they passed on their own. They deserve at least that much.

Mimi

That would be a great idea. The only drawback I see anyway would be that could lead to an overcrowding of pets. I think a way to counter that would be to offer them for adoption to families willing and able to properly care for a pet. That way, when another pet comes in, another one is going to a good home. Something like a pet orphanage.

 

[giantfan121262]

The responses are interesting. When I started this thread, I guess I was trying to get an idea of what people wanted to do with their lives from the bottom of their heart, and not their head.

Don't get me wrong. I am not complaining about the responses of traveling, pay off debts, buy an island, etc... I was just looking for different types of responses. Don't let me discourage the responses that have come.

If I had unlimited funds, I would pay off my mortgage and home equity along with any other debt I had. I would then set up an fund for my kids education. I would then take care of my mother, in laws, and sister where we would set up $20,000 per person each year. Any amount above that per person is subject to gift tax. I would like to donate some to animal and children welfare and the rest of the funds I would just enjoy without changing much about my life

 

[giggleygirl25]

buy the buffalo bills and fire tom donahoe

 

[lightninbug]

Unlimited Funds...Jeezzzzzzzz!!!!!!!

1) Save the ANIMALS...the innocent Angels in animal fur deserve way better!!!House, Clean, Feed, Nurture, Doctor, and adopt out ALL the unwanted, abandoned, neglected & abused animals.

2) Build a 40 gun 3 deck Pirate Ship on Lake Powell in Az. & put the squelch on ALL abuse of that Rec. Area by sinking ALL Transgressors!

3) The LightninBug (along the lines of a Civic Batman), will SWOOP down upon those who Park in Handicapped Spots w/ authorization, Block Firelanes & Other NO-PARKING Areas, Talk in Movie Theatres, Use Cell Phones while driving & generally act abusive, selfish, greedy & Mean...these will feel the wrath of THE BUG...suffering the cruel & unusual workings of the Seltzer Bottle, The Creame Pie & ALL OTHER Tools to meet out the Justice of the People.
(Hey, A guy's Gotta Have a hobby!).

IF I Ever have access to UNLIMITED FUNDS...IT'S SAFE TO SAY YOU'LL BE SEEING ME ON THE EVENING NEWS.
NYA-HA-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
THE BUG

 

[gargoyleofdusk]

Find a way to stop the tsunamis from wreaking havok, moreso than has already transpired. Help rebuild the areas affected.
Fire Bettman and Goodenow, get Gretzky in power to end the damn NHL lock-out.
Buy a house on the west coast, and build an indoor ball hockey rink.
To tell someone I truly care about, to her beautiful face - how much she means to me, and how much she hurt me.