welovedis
Disneyland here we come!
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2000
So sorry I didn't answer sooner, we have had some problems with our cable the last few days and I could never get on long enough to login and type a message.
FIRST-
Thanks for everyone for their well-wishes and pixie dust,
SECOND
Unfortunately I didn't get the puck down to the slot to win the million. The shot was only 120 feet (not 150 like I first thought) but it was from past the blue line near one goal all the way down to the front of the other goal. Pretty tough shot. I made it 114 1/2 feet so I was only about 5 1/2 feet short of the slot. The worst thing is that the puck was smack in the center of the 3 1/2 inch slot that is was supposed to go through so if I had just hit it a little bit harder it would have gone it-ugh!!!!!
HOWEVER-
I am thrilled to have won the opportunity to walk into the dealership and walk out pretty much owning a new car free and clear within 1-2 years. Since the tax I have to pay is like income tax on the winnings (federal 27 % & state 6.75%) I will be paying about $8750 in tax plus the difference between the $25K and the car I am looking at (which is around $29-30K). We'll probably take out a really short-term loan to pay for that and be done by th end of nest year. Plus the van I already have is going to be paid for this Sept and has a new engine so we are set with vehicles for awhile.
For those who have been emailing me & asking me about what I am picking out, I am looking into either a Dodge Grand Caravan EX (adding leather, side airbags and power left door). Or maybe a Chrysler Town & Country EX (adding same options). Seems like a lot of you are interested in what I am looking at & have lots of advice-so thanks!
Thanks again everyone & when I get my new van I'll be sure to post some pics here!!
FIRST-
Thanks for everyone for their well-wishes and pixie dust,
SECOND
Unfortunately I didn't get the puck down to the slot to win the million. The shot was only 120 feet (not 150 like I first thought) but it was from past the blue line near one goal all the way down to the front of the other goal. Pretty tough shot. I made it 114 1/2 feet so I was only about 5 1/2 feet short of the slot. The worst thing is that the puck was smack in the center of the 3 1/2 inch slot that is was supposed to go through so if I had just hit it a little bit harder it would have gone it-ugh!!!!!
HOWEVER-
I am thrilled to have won the opportunity to walk into the dealership and walk out pretty much owning a new car free and clear within 1-2 years. Since the tax I have to pay is like income tax on the winnings (federal 27 % & state 6.75%) I will be paying about $8750 in tax plus the difference between the $25K and the car I am looking at (which is around $29-30K). We'll probably take out a really short-term loan to pay for that and be done by th end of nest year. Plus the van I already have is going to be paid for this Sept and has a new engine so we are set with vehicles for awhile.
For those who have been emailing me & asking me about what I am picking out, I am looking into either a Dodge Grand Caravan EX (adding leather, side airbags and power left door). Or maybe a Chrysler Town & Country EX (adding same options). Seems like a lot of you are interested in what I am looking at & have lots of advice-so thanks!
Thanks again everyone & when I get my new van I'll be sure to post some pics here!!