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[DCTooTall]

apparently you represented rather well down in Orlando

I just rock like that.

Count me in as another one moving to FL! It is in the 5 yr plan hopefully the 2 or 3 yr!

It's in the "Win the Lotto" plan for me.

 

[TexasDisneyBelle]

I just rock like that.

It's in the "Win the Lotto" plan for me.

Hm...well, if you're taking the lottery, then I think I'll go with the "strike oil in the backyard" plan.

 

[MICKEY88]

I'm winning the mega million jackpot Tuesday night, Dc can have the powerball jackpot, then we can buy a bunch of rentals and have party central

 

[DCTooTall]

Hm...well, if you're taking the lottery, then I think I'll go with the "strike oil in the backyard" plan.

Works for me. I live in an Apartment, so I don't technically have my own backyard.

I'm winning the mega million jackpot Tuesday night, Dc can have the powerball jackpot, then we can buy a bunch of rentals and have party central

Screw the rentals....

Why not just buy this mega mansion. Only $100mil completed, or $75mil as is. Plenty of room there to turn it into party central.

http://www.sterlingchaserealty.com/Windermere-Single-Family-Pool-1-O4978867.html

 

[nurse.darcy]

True, but I just got my retirement statement in the mail Saturday.

The difference between retiring now, and working another 7 years is amazing

But then you must ask yourself if you really want to commit to NOT living in Florida for another 7 years.

Count me in as another one moving to FL! It is in the 5 yr plan hopefully the 2 or 3 yr!

I already gave you the info on salaries down here. . .make sure you know what you will have to give up. . .lol.

It's in the "Win the Lotto" plan for me.

Heck, I'd be happy with top prize on a scratcher at this point. A little extra cash could go a long ways

Hm...well, if you're taking the lottery, then I think I'll go with the "strike oil in the backyard" plan.

Good luck with that. . .lol. You are in Texas though so who knows. . .

I'm winning the mega million jackpot Tuesday night, Dc can have the powerball jackpot, then we can buy a bunch of rentals and have party central

Sounds like a plan. . .

 

[MICKEY88]

Works for me. I live in an Apartment, so I don't technically have my own backyard.



Screw the rentals....

Why not just buy this mega mansion. Only $100mil completed, or $75mil as is. Plenty of room there to turn it into party central.

http://www.sterlingchaserealty.com/Windermere-Single-Family-Pool-1-O4978867.html

powerball jackpot is 101 million, and you want to spend 100 million on mansion.??

I'm sticking with the rental homes, partycentral when friends come to town, at other times rent them out to non friends.. to cover the mortgage..

 

[MICKEY88]

But then you must ask yourself if you really want to commit to NOT living in Florida for another 7 years.
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not a commitment I would want to make, however in 7 years my monthly retirement check would be double what it would be now..

 

[DCTooTall]

powerball jackpot is 101 million, and you want to spend 100 million on mansion.??

I'm sticking with the rental homes, partycentral when friends come to town, at other times rent them out to non friends.. to cover the mortgage..

hmmmmm.... Good point.


How about I just get a nice place at Golden Oaks?

 

[MICKEY88]

hmmmmm.... Good point.


How about I just get a nice place at Golden Oaks?

hey it's your money, your call on how to spend it, I just figured a group of rental homes will keep the cash flowing in

 

[MICKEY88]

hmmmmm.... Good point.


How about I just get a nice place at Golden Oaks?

I just looked at your castle again, go for it, just buy it as is for 750 million, you'd have some spending cash leftover

 

[DCTooTall]

hey it's your money, your call on how to spend it, I just figured a group of rental homes will keep the cash flowing in

I'm still young enough to be stupid.

I just looked at your castle again, go for it, just buy it as is for 750 million, you'd have some spending cash leftover

Hey... It's currently owned by the guy at the head of Westgate... so it's already got ties to timeshares!

 

[Madonna3]

That taxes on that castle are 65,000 a year. So you would have to get a job or go with the rental property idea so that you can pay the taxes. Don't forget about eating or those pesky utilities. I'd wait for a bigger lottery

 

[DIS_MERI]

Looks like we will be changing our travel dates, I think we will be going July 3-14 now DS is over the moon, since we will hit his birthday. I'd rather go when its not boiling hot and overcrowded (and hit F&W) but at least this way I don't have to take time off from work and I have a pin for free dining....

 

[ahoff]

So, I had a room for my October trip, but never had gotten a flight down. Went on the SW site today and all flights for the return were sold out. Well, except for the 7 am flight. So I booked a flight for the following day, and called MS and extended my stay for a day. Staying another day at DW is not a bad thing

I am glad work is almost over for the day. Some days it just drags on forever, doesn't it?

 

[MICKEY88]

That taxes on that castle are 65,000 a year. So you would have to get a job or go with the rental property idea so that you can pay the taxes. Don't forget about eating or those pesky utilities. I'd wait for a bigger lottery

well if he dosen't pay cash, and rents the mansion out to celebrities...it's doable,

I've been wanting to by Solomons Castle for years

 

[nurse.darcy]

not a commitment I would want to make, however in 7 years my monthly retirement check would be double what it would be now..

Well, that would be the responsible route then. . .ugh. . .sometimes I hate responsibility. . .

hmmmmm.... Good point.
How about I just get a nice place at Golden Oaks?

Those are nice house designs at Golden Oaks but the lots are small. If I have to pay that much money for a house (or estate as they are referred to) then I don't want my neighbor to be able to see into my back yard.

hey it's your money, your call on how to spend it, I just figured a group of rental homes will keep the cash flowing in

I really like the income flow options. . .makes perfect sense. . .

That taxes on that castle are 65,000 a year. So you would have to get a job or go with the rental property idea so that you can pay the taxes. Don't forget about eating or those pesky utilities. I'd wait for a bigger lottery

Turn the castle into a bed and breakfast. . .then you have business income and if its a loss you have a tax write-off. . .lol.

Looks like we will be changing our travel dates, I think we will be going July 3-14 now DS is over the moon, since we will hit his birthday. I'd rather go when its not boiling hot and overcrowded (and hit F&W) but at least this way I don't have to take time off from work and I have a pin for free dining....

I have come out here for the last three years during the summer months. Its doable. Light clothing, TONS of water, and I mean TONS. Force the kids to drink more water than normal. Its for their own good and will make them more comfy. Take air conditioning breaks and wear hats to keep the sun off your head. In the heat of the day head to a pool or back to your hotel room for in-room games and challenges to make the rest of the trip fun. Depending on the age of your kids you might need to nap. My son didn't nap when he was a youngster but as a teen he became a napper. . .lol. Most important, stop worrying about sweating to death and just have fun. . .everyone else is sweating too. . .lol.

So, I had a room for my October trip, but never had gotten a flight down. Went on the SW site today and all flights for the return were sold out. Well, except for the 7 am flight. So I booked a flight for the following day, and called MS and extended my stay for a day. Staying another day at DW is not a bad thing

I am glad work is almost over for the day. Some days it just drags on forever, doesn't it?

Okay, so more days is always good, and this will give me time to meet up with you on Sunday afternoon. And this day has been interminable(?). For me, the meaning is NO END IN SIGHT. I went in at 6 and got home at 8. . .crazy.

well if he dosen't pay cash, and rents the mansion out to celebrities...its's doable,

I've been wanting to by Solomons Castle for years

I looked up Solomon's Castle. . .not sure I would want it. But then again, it is here in Florida. I might have to check this out someday, since they do tours. . .lol.

 

[murmkc]

So, I had a room for my October trip, but never had gotten a flight down. Went on the SW site today and all flights for the return were sold out. Well, except for the 7 am flight. So I booked a flight for the following day, and called MS and extended my stay for a day. Staying another day at DW is not a bad thing

I am glad work is almost over for the day. Some days it just drags on forever, doesn't it?

Extra days at Disney is a good problem to have!

I am with you on the work thing, I BARELY made it though work today. I had to go in on only a couple hours sleep.

I will be in the world in October too! First round is on me if our trips overlap!

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Anyone else on here that is unemployed and sick of employers just not responding to your job application? That is the most frustrating thing ever!

 

[DIS_MERI]

Anyone else on here that is unemployed and sick of employers just not responding to your job application? That is the most frustrating thing ever!

I used all 99 weeks of my unemployment and never got a single call (and I don't think my resume is *that* unimpressive). The job I have now is only ~4 hours a week and I've had it just under a year, I think I only earned enough in a single week to have my U/I reduced by $3 once. Fortunately I'm in a low COLA area and was able to use my U/I to pay off debt so I don't actually have to work.

I have come out here for the last three years during the summer months. Its doable. Light clothing, TONS of water, and I mean TONS. Force the kids to drink more water than normal. Its for their own good and will make them more comfy. Take air conditioning breaks and wear hats to keep the sun off your head. In the heat of the day head to a pool or back to your hotel room for in-room games and challenges to make the rest of the trip fun. Depending on the age of your kids you might need to nap. My son didn't nap when he was a youngster but as a teen he became a napper. . .lol. Most important, stop worrying about sweating to death and just have fun. . .everyone else is sweating too. . .lol.

TY I'm hoping we can go in late September/early October instead, so sad I missed out on the free dining that ended Dec 20 Its a huge money saver for us, since my kids want to hit every character meal invented, lol.

 

[bluedevilinaz]

I used all 99 weeks of my unemployment and never got a single call (and I don't think my resume is *that* unimpressive). The job I have now is only ~4 hours a week and I've had it just under a year, I think I only earned enough in a single week to have my U/I reduced by $3 once. Fortunately I'm in a low COLA area and was able to use my U/I to pay off debt so I don't actually have to work.

I'm almost through my first 6 months. I've gotten maybe 4 or 5 phone calls but nothing even worthwhile(not that I turned them down or anything, just not too upset about not getting them). Wow. I wish I was. Vegas is not that cheap to live in. Luckily I found good roommates and my uncle is cutting me a break on the rent. I wound up surrendering my vehicle though so I could have more money to pay off other things and to live off of. I've been working full time since I was 17(I'm 23 now) and it's not easy to just sit at home and do nothing.