Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I photographed Walton years back on one of his homey Wal Mart drop ins. he was into his grampa Sam routine until the lights went off. Then, he was just another uptight capitalist. Probably had his little red truck flown in on his jet. Ken Iisaka wrote: > jon.stanton@comcast.net wrote: > >> Sam Walton drove an old pick-up truck.. >> >> Calif Governor Jerry Brown refused the Governors Limo opting for a 10 >> year old Chevy >> >> > > I've seen him wheeling himself around in a newish Pontiac GTO recently... > >> On the other hand in the early 90's I was working for the Credit Dept >> of Anthem Electronics in San Jose when I overheard a >> secretary/receptionist sobbing uncontrollably while talking with a >> friend... >> >> "I...I....just don't know what we will do if we don't qualify" >> >> "For Heavens sake Gloria it's just a car " >> >> "Noooo! It's a BMW!!!" >> >> Yuppies are a breed apart. >> > > Strangely, I don't think this is such a rare occurrence... > > At least I am surrounded by automotive eccentrics at work. The > founder who is probably worth 9 figures drives a Lexus RX400h. The > CEO is either in a 1960's Ford stationwagon, or a used 90's SAAB. > > We don't need a stinking car to make a statement. We're a statement > ourselves. > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >