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How my Prius almost won me $355 million in today's CA lotto...GRRR!!!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by macmaster05, Jan 5, 2011.

  1. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Today I went to the gas station and my gas filled at exactly $23.00, on 367 miles. (367 is significant to me because it's was the lucky raffle number that won me a Nintendo Gamecube, 9 years ago). It gets better...

    So when I'm getting my receipt and change, the gas station clerk suggests I buy a lotto ticket (since it was exactly $23.00), but I just said "nawwww..." I thought not a chance would I win. WELL WELL WELL. Tonight's winning numbers:
    4 8 15 42 <-- LOST numbers, my favorite show (wouldn'tve chosen 23 cause that was my gas cost)
    47 <--Alias number, my other favorite show of all time
    25 <-- I turn 25 this year


    Now I know what you are thinking, I probably wouldn'tve picked these numbers. Actually, I was a HUGE Lost fan. If I had time to think about my numbers, I definitely would've picked most, maybe all of them. I would have to really think about my numbers to choose the others (particularly 25). But it was possible, and I would've been awfully close.

    Anyways, why didnt I read the signs???? I could be set for life at $355 mil!! I have a sickly feeling right now. Will it even be possible for me to get over this? Somebody help me!! GAHHHHH!!!!!
     
    #1 macmaster05, Jan 5, 2011
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    No it never really got better.
     
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    Well, at least you still have the Prius. :D
     
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    could have, would have, should have. :madgrin:
     
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    should have would have could have is right. I'm feeling a bit better today. Apparently I would've won a payout of $150 if I had just played the Lost numbers. (I bet a lot of people won that)
     
    #5 macmaster05, Jan 5, 2011
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    A long time ago...I played the State Lottery. I missed the top prize by one number.

    At that time, for just a straight play, the difference between "Jackpot" and 6 of 7 was HUGE...

    I won about $700, which was nice. But being that close to MILLIONS? It was on a level actually more frustrating than fun....

    One bloody number...and I think I was only off by one....and I'd be in the Lexus Hybrid Chat right now...as it was, I had a nice dinner and paid that months rent....
     
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  7. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Lexus Hybrid Chat? You mean that and Ferrari Owners Club.
     
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  8. a_gray_prius

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    You mean FerrariChat.com - The Online Ferrari Forum and Community

    Fun fact: you can pick up a 80/90s Ferarri in the 30k range these days. Just saying.
     
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    Forget the Ferrari. You would need an LFA!
     
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  10. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    My neighbor actually bought a late 80s Ferrari just a few years ago. I think it's lame. The engine sounds awful even when cruising 20 mph down our hill. I seriously think there's something wrong with it. My dad's pointed it out too. Yet on the weekends with his family, he still likes to take it out with the top down, as if it's the 1950s. It's funny.

    +1 on the LFA.
     
    #10 macmaster05, Jan 5, 2011
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