On December 6th, Bingo Vega will be hosting a $5,000 guaranteed coverall game in 75 calls. One lucky winner will be able to take
away a whopping FIVE GRAND CASH. Over the weekend, I thought a lot about what I would do if I had an extra 5k in my pocket. Having $5,000 would help out a lot when it comes to the holiday season; I would restock my bar, double the gifts that Santa will bring the kids, and probably keep a little extra for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Then I thought about what I would do if I had to spend the $5,000 only on myself. After much thought, I’ve narrowed it down to buying a new guitar or taking a vacation.
I’ve been playing guitar most of my life and have amassed a decent collection of instruments. Since I haven’t purchased a guitar in over 5 years, I’m finding myself quite bored with what I have. It seems that every time I go into a music store, I’m star struck. It’s like I’m 8 years old again with a dollar in my pocket, staring at the many rows of candy at the corner store. I simply want everything. However, there is one beautiful electric that I’ve wanted for quite some time now; a black Gibson Les Paul.
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If I were to ever own this guitar, I would spend every day playing it. I would polish it and treat it like the legend that it is. I would share my bed with it, having rock star dreams at night, only to wake up and wish it a good morning. I would always remember to open my car door for the Les Paul, and my baby and I would only go to the fanciest of restaurants.
On the other hand, a vacation would be nice. I would either go on a snowboarding trip, or somewhere warm. It would be perfect to lounge near a pool and enjoy drinks that come with a little umbrella. I can imagine eating exotic foods (not cranberry sauce), playing a couple rounds of golf, and enjoying amazing sunsets. Since I’m petrified of the ocean, I could just lounge on the beach and slowly fall asleep; waking up a few hours later only to realize I’m badly sunburned and had my glasses on the whole time.
So what would you do if you won the $5,000 game? Would you use it “responsibly” and pay bills or help with the holiday expenses? Or would you blow it all on a new home theatre, down payment for a new car, or to take a vacation? What would you do if you were holding five grand in cold hard cash in your hand, right now?
1Marcus Aurelius Cotta Maximus Messalinus on Dec 1, 2008 at 5:02 pm:
Three words: month-long bender.
2Mermaidcutie on Dec 2, 2008 at 6:16 pm:
Going to Hong Kong in January 2009, the extra money would help. My mum is battling cancer again so I need to be there.
3hittery on Dec 2, 2008 at 6:50 pm:
I just recently lost my job at GM and the 5000 would help until my unemployment start. GM laid off over 300 people on October 31 and I was one of those people. That day I really got the trick not the treat. It would help with late bills and I would be able to get a few gifts for my kids. Not looking for any sympathy because there are people worst off then me. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year.
4catbustsazz on Dec 2, 2008 at 7:28 pm:
Yes, I would be responsible and pay bills….NOT!! This would be money I didnt plan on anyways, so I would make SURE I had a good time with it! But then anybody around me would have a good time too! Partay!! Would be a really good one for New Years!
5turkeygoose on Dec 2, 2008 at 10:54 pm:
If i won the Big One someone would have to pick me up from falling off my chair and give me smelling salts lol I would go travel somewhere to see the ocean I have never seen it before thats been my dream of a life time The next dream I have is the Daytona 500 Help my kids out Put money in a college fund for my 4 grandsons Santa would be very good on presents under the tree
6Marty on Dec 3, 2008 at 6:00 pm:
With $5,000 I’d be able to buy a new Mac (my computer of choice) because mine keeps freezing up after I’ve been in a bingovega chat room for awhile. It’s a graphic card issue inherent with iMacs, I’m told. It also freezes after about 5 minutes of playing slots. It is definitely inhibits my playing fun at bingovega!! lol
Then I’d take my family to Blackhawk…the gaming casinos closest to Denver. And a good time would be had by all…as catbustsazz sez…PARTAY!!!!!
7iscream4redcard on Dec 3, 2008 at 10:44 pm:
If i were blessed enough to win the big one i would buy a few more gifts for family,donate to cancer society(being i am fighting it for third time) and have a catered party for all the people who help and encourage me to fight this disease,
and make some food bags for a few elderly nabors having it rough. It would be a wonderful dream come true. Merry Christmas Everyone!!
8Marbrow on Dec 4, 2008 at 8:51 pm:
Hahahaha I am definitely a gambleholic and a BINGO Vega Addict. If I should win it, It would go straight back to my “Gambling Bank Account” and YOU WOULD GET IT ALL BACK EVENTUALLY!!!! lmao
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone… Really hope someone wins that really needs it!!!
9charllena on Dec 5, 2008 at 3:08 am:
i ain’t able to buy my kids much for christmas this year. trust me it really upsetting. i could use the 5,000 to buy my kids christmas so that they could have a wonderful christmas
10CM Sam on Dec 5, 2008 at 6:01 pm:
Hi Everyone!
Woohoo big bucks! Now remember to be prepared. Keep fresh pants on the back of the chair, have the phone handy to call a total stranger and scream “I WON” into the phone (do not call family or friends, they will hit you up for cash)
have pillows surrounding you on the floor for when you fall out of the chair.
And keep your lucky lampshade hats on ^^^^^^. Not only are you winners, but you are stylish winners too
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Don’t forget to put holes in the suitcase so I can breathe when we go away with all the dough. I prefer Vegas, but Tahoe or the Carribean is fine too. Try not to leave me in unclaimed baggage (again), being stolen by hobos puts a crimp in my vacation.
Good Luck to all and hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
xxxoooxxx
Sam
11screamb on Dec 6, 2008 at 10:50 am:
I along with many would pay off some bills especially my house taxes! Then i’d definately keep some in here do you think 1500 I could play on for a couple of months??
12Joel on Dec 7, 2008 at 12:18 am:
Amazing response, amazing game. I was on the edge of my seat tonight watching the game. Let me extend congratulations to Gailnks, glor55, and redforbingo for sharing the win!
13Grin on Dec 7, 2008 at 10:51 pm:
wtg all lucky winners!
14catbustsazz on Dec 8, 2008 at 10:14 am:
Congrats to the winners!! Merry Christmas! Was exciting to play!!
15babyleeza on Dec 10, 2008 at 1:15 pm:
If i won the 5000 i could pay back the money that my parents gave to me while my husband was off work from a serious injury for almost 3 months. I could never thank them enough for standing by us. I would also donate to the charties that i always do at christmas time, toys for tots, salvation army. I would also
send my parents to a nice warm place for christmas instead of this cold michigan weather.
babyleeza