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Old 04-01-2014, 04:23 PM
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OK, if you're casting your bread then Flasher, make sure there's a decent westerly blowing, so some of it reaches across the pond to us in the very eastern state. And let us know so I can scoot to the west coast to receive the said bread, I'm in too.
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Sure thing Gaz....I won't forget you either.....if fact...come on over in your Helo...and pick up that ' said ' Bread.....I'll even pay for the Fuel ...but I want a ' front seat ride ' in your Helicopter......let's ' buzz ' the Tower.

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Old 04-01-2014, 06:20 PM
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Old 05-01-2014, 07:36 AM
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Got 3 + a supp number ....paid $13.10 I think it was....for an outlay of $5.25 ....WOW..I'm ahead...

Back to Work......

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Old 05-01-2014, 01:03 PM
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Got 3 + a supp number ....paid $13.10 I think it was....for an outlay of $5.25 ....WOW..I'm ahead...

Back to Work......

Col.......
You did better than me, Col! I'm blaming you for losing my $10.00
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Old 06-01-2014, 09:48 AM
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What are the odds?

I thought I could calculate the odds of getting a division 1 (or any other division) but I've realised there are two possible formula I could use. I think I know which is right. Before I reveal my ignorance can anyone calculate the odds?
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Old 06-01-2014, 11:46 AM
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Well, we all bought tickets so, apparently, none of us can calculate the odds and relate them to real life in a useful way ...
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Old 06-01-2014, 03:41 PM
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I'm blaming you for losing my $10.00
...I'll subtract it from the price of anything you happen to get from me Laurie....how's that.

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Old 06-01-2014, 03:59 PM
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...I'll subtract it from the price of anything you happen to get from me Laurie....how's that.

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OK, the odds of a division 1 Lotto (6 numbers out of 45) is 1:8,145,060, four times less then your chance of being hit by lightening. To put it in perspective it's about the same as dividing the distance to the moon into half kilometre segments and you guessing the right segment.

In truth what you buy isn't so much a realistic chance of winning any useful amount but the right to day dream. Hmmm ...... what colour Lambo will I have?
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