Great places to lay low after a jackpot win.

Reply #27

mikeintexas — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:26:50 GMT

We used to have some neighbors when I lived out in the country and they had guineas...they were better than any watchdog for calling out an alarm.

I don't know about Oregon, but people here pretty much mind their own business. I was at the theater once when the guy in front of me in line was getting a lot of looks. I thought it might have been because he had the whitest head of hair I'd ever seen, but no.... He turned and I saw it was Steve Martin, staying in town when he was filming Leap... [ More ]

Reply #26

mikeintexas — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:02:18 GMT

Thanks, RCB. I don't know if they still do, but when I went to school we had a semester of Texas History in jr. hi. I also did a lot of research over the last couple of years to counter the people who object to the secession movement here (never mind there are quite a few others in several other states) and say Texas couldn't survive w/out the rest of the U.S. I've proved to them it's closer to the other way around. I don't think we would or SHOULD secede, but we'd do just fine and probably bett... [ More ]

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rcbbuckeye — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:33:32 GMT

Mike, you really know your Texas history. That was a fascinating read.

Reply #24

lulu1feather — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:27:42 GMT

Hahaha! You are forget the guard chickens... they are black belts!

I havent ever been a millionaire thats being hounded by media. I can absolutely see how it could be a problem, but really, does it have to be?

How many people are really going out of their way to tresspass to beat down the door in a small town? Cant you get your interview(Or claiming with a trust or however you're doing that suits you) out of the way and just get on with it? How many days should I expect to be trapped insid... [ More ]

Reply #23

mikeintexas — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:54:58 GMT

Same here. If they ignore the No Trespassing signs and somehow manage to overcome the state of the art security system and get through the door or windows and THEN avoid getting a fang hung in 'em from my shepherd, then I'm sure I'll be awake from the noise of the entry and the dog barking and they'll get two in the chest, one in the forehead. I'll then sue their next-of-kin for the price of the ammo and for the cost of getting the blood out of my carpet.

Reply #22

mikeintexas — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:44:12 GMT

Actually, if Texas was a country, it wouldn't even come close to being a small one, not in size nor on the economic scale. (the last I saw, Texas would rank 14th or 15th in world GDP ranking) ...full of a while lot of nothing is pretty insulting.

Were you asleep when you drove through Wichita Falls? I've lived in quite a few places in Texas and been to most parts of it and when I think of places I'd like to live, Wichita Falls wouldn't even make the top 100 in the state alone. It's miserab... [ More ]

Reply #21

chopperman8238 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:52:36 GMT

Big DAVE EDWARDS lived like a Pimp...died like a Pauper.

what can I say. I went thru about 1 Million in a 20 years time span

Reply #20

KY Floyd — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:34:52 GMT

Unless you're stupid enough to put it on display your money won't stand out no matter where you are. You, OTOH, may stand out like a sore thumb. Frequently when the newly rich move into a wealthy neighborhood the other residents don't accept them as equals. Of course that can be a good thing if they ignore you.

Do you really think this guy wouldn't stand out no matter where he went

Reply #19

lulu1feather — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:23:24 GMT

Pacific Northwest is kind of a babe.

Reply #18

travelintrucker — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 03:56:45 GMT

I forgot about Oregon. Gorgeous state! I love traveling there out of Cali on I-5. I also like the Hermiston area.

Reply #17

travelintrucker — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 03:54:36 GMT

Yeah, Texas is a small country full of a whole lot of nothing. I've been over most parts. I like Dumas, and Wichita Falls.

Reply #16

travelintrucker — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 03:51:18 GMT

I want to eat at the big Texan restaurant. I've passed it many times. I have been to the Cadillac Ranch twice. I never thought of both of those places.

Reply #15

lakerben — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:15:29 GMT

Reply #14

jjtheprince — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:06:27 GMT

The Cayman Islands

Reply #13

Coin Toss — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:50:01 GMT

Tucumcari, NM

Bottineau, ND

Zzyzx, CA

Reply #12

lulu1feather — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:48:21 GMT

Ill be on my porch surrounded by hundreds of acres, with many fences and gates that require keys and openers. They already have surveillance installed on my ranch ... I'll have plenty of No Trespassing signs... and in Oregon when it comes to ranches- you don't cross those fences because your apt to hear gun shots and be met with a very stern warning. So... I wont be doing any laying low. I'll be enjoying every minute of the freedom there!

If I felt like I needed to lay low though, it'd be no... [ More ]

Reply #11

rcbbuckeye — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:45:46 GMT

I found land for sale 50-80 miles east of El Paso. Middle of NOWHERE.

Mama won't have anything to do with that

Reply #10

ArizonaDream — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:40:54 GMT

Co-incidentally, I just came across what looks to be a great to relax on one of the less populated islands. Not sure that I'll hide out for long, but I want to get a vacation condo there.

Reply #9

maximumfun — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:33:12 GMT

... to lay low. whilst waiting for the winnings - probably the Providence Biltmore Hotel. Once the win was here? During the cooling off period of time? a cruse in the best suite on the ship - for 4 to 6 weeks... then meet up with my Realtor to find a better neighborhood or just a better house in the same neighborhood.

Reply #8

lakerben — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:41:49 GMT

Amarillo,Texas.

Santa Fe, NM

Reply #7

Shelby Mustang — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:34:26 GMT

I'd have to pull a Dave Edwards...I'd be in Palm Beach Florida. A multimillionaire hiding among other multimillionaires and billionaires. Like he said his money didn't stand out from them and that does make a difference. Why live somewhere where there is only a couple people like you in the city, go where there's a glut of them and try and blend in

Reply #6

hearsetrax — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:27:01 GMT

hadn't given much thought on whar I'd hide till the money hit the bank and the passport came through

but then I reckon I'll find a nice place when I get thar

Reply #5

bigbear29 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:51:56 GMT

For me, just buy a house in a gated community in Rancho santa fe, Ca. (san diego area). Keywords: gated community

Reply #4

lejardin — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:51:08 GMT

Absolutely agree Hawaii.....and very good chance never to come back.

Punxsutawney Phil says Early Spring altho those in the midwest may disagree lol.

Reply #3

destinycreation — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:23:06 GMT

Lay the money $$$ low in HAWAII !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did the Groundhog see his shadow today

Reply #2

travelintrucker — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:22:17 GMT

If there's a New York winner, we'll know it was you! Good luck

Reply #1

TheMeatman2005 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:17:44 GMT

Some good ideas.

I think the states that don't have the lottery would be the best choice.

Another idea would be to NOT go on The Today show or The Ellen Show when you win. Keep a low profile, sit back and enjoy the windfall.

The other day my Brother went out and asked I wanted anything. I asked him to get me a Powerball ticket, Take5 and a NY lotto. In place of the NY Lotto ticket, the guy at the store gave a Mega Millions ticket by MISTAKE. I'll let you know if we're as lucky as that... [ More ]

Great places to lay low after a jackpot win.

travelintrucker — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:57:52 GMT

In a previous post, I mentioned going to Amish country to lay low. It got me thinking. Where else are some great places to lay low after winning the lottery. Montana, Wyoming, west Texas (west of Abilene and along the Mexico border), and states that don't have the lottery sound like great places to me. The specific places that I mentioned have a lot of wide open country. Sure, if you have a passport, you can get out of the country immediately. However, the places I mentioned are great places for... [ More ]