Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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.