Chris, I think it's news in general, whether it be
papers, TV or whatever, is at least 1/2 in the mind of
the reporter. I don't believe very much of what I see
or read anymore because they just seem to make things
up to make their story better. Like the stuff about
being stuck in the Cayahoga river and Lake Erie.
Sheesh!
--- chris_skeeles <
chris@skeeles.com> wrote:
>
> It must be the fact that we are dealing with an
> Amphicar. Why is it
> anytime the media does a story on these vehicle,
> that they almost
> always get the facts wrong.
>
> May I refer you to article:
>
>
>
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/n...al/3641375.htm
>
> (if url above does not work, then go to philly.com
> inquirer and
> search for amphicar)
>
>
> Not only did they suggest that Billy has (and I am
> quoting here)
> "run his turquoise rarity aground before - in Lake
> Erie and in the
> Potomac, Hudson and Cuyahoga Rivers" they also claim
> I drove "IN" my
> 63 Amphicar the 9 hours to New Jersey. (yeah right,
> do I look like
> Bilgey?) I had it on my trailer.
>
> Now I know Bill Syx is known for is "adventures",
> but come on...
>
> Chris Skeeles
> Canton, Ohio
>
>
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