Bill Gates and MB Viano

[glojo]

Did anyone else see the Microsoft Vista presentation in London?

I was amazed when Bill Gates turned up in a standard Mercedes-Benz Viano. No posh car, no bodyguards unlike lesser mortals that feel the need to make a grand entrance.

I was impressed, but if I was the richest person in the world would I be collected from my helicopter by a Viano?

Regards,
John the very envious

 

[Ian B Walker]

We see that Kikkthekat (Ray) has gone up in the world, wonder what he charged

 

[Dave Lewis]

A very apt choice. On the Money Programme, the announcer referred to it as "an unassuming people carrier". Presumably for carrying unassuming people like Bill Gates.

 

[glojo]

We see that Kikkthekat (Ray) has gone up in the world, wonder what he charged

My thoughts exactly when I saw it. When the sliding door opened I was waiting for a Kat to be Kicked out

Bill Gates certainly comes across as a very unassuming person, but he is obviously no man's fool

John

 

[LastMinute]

I suppose you don't become the richest person in the world by being unnecessarily extravagant.

 

[imadoofus]

When you don't seek external validation, you just go with the most practical solution.

The MB obviously did the job required of it. End of.

PJ

 

[mark.t]

don't suppose it pays to advertise your the richest man in the world ....

 

[Dieselman]

Perhaps he's just not so pretentious that he needs to advertise his wealth or try to impress anyone.

 

[glojo]

Perhaps he's just not so pretentious that he needs to advertise his wealth or try to impress anyone.

Tell me your joking! Here is a picture of one of his properties.

Do you think he flew across the Atlantic by Flybe, then jumped into a local MPV?

It wouldn't surprise me if the Vanio was used for security reasons. It could be a larger more prestigious vehicle drew up at a different entrance of the hotel?

He would without doubt have full time security escorts and whilst in the United Kingdom he would also have British Security Services looking after his welfare. I suspect

Being confrontational can be fun but at times we can all relax and enjoy idle banter. I respect what the man has acheived and it is possible that motor vehicles do nothing for him, but he certainly knows how to spend money.

I have often wondered how this person's wealth is calculated but rumour has it that Bill Gate's wealth is in excess of $68 billion, but that might be a little out but my question is... Where is this money kept and has anyone counted it to make sure?

John

 

[mark.t]

John the moneys under all of his 500 beds

 

[glojo]

John the moneys under all of his 500 beds

No, we are assured he is not a pretensious person. He will no doubt only have one old fashioned stuffed mattress.


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