Posted on 05/05/2021 3:23:44 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Following their announcement, unusual details about their marriage from a 1997 Time magazine profile resurfaced. Gates, now 65, revealed a questionable “arrangement” he had with his ex-girlfriend, Ann Winblad, while married to Melinda. Each spring, Gates and his former gal pal spent “a long weekend” together at her Outer Banks, North Carolina beach bungalow enjoying several activities including long walks on the beach.
“We can play putt-putt while discussing biotechnology,” Gates said of his yearly trip, which he had done for decades.
The Post obtained photos of their secluded Outer Banks hideout home — now used as a “retreat” for “beach lovers” — where they reportedly spent private time together annually during his marriage. The escape was famously part of an “arrangement,” according to Time, long before the high-profile divorce.
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Sometimes they promote a female V.C. for P.C. reasons, but she is the real deal.
Ehh, her teeth stick out too much.
But since he’s “Micro” “Soft” that probably wouldn’t make a difference.
This sounds like the plot from an Alan Alda movie; Same Time Next Year, maybe? Vomit.
So money didn’t fix stupid? Too bad Melinda couldn’t clean him out financially. I have no remorse for any adulterer paying for the consequences of their actions.
What’s “putt putt?” Is that like hide the thumb drive?
All these multi billionaire s re arranging everything. A logical mind might wonder if this is the billionaire version of the perp walk everyone naively hopes for.
They sound like two asexual intellectuals.
In their case it’s bumping ugly for sure
I think the phrase the reporter is looking for is "love nest".
So they divest Their estate in order to position themselves Optimally as hell is busted for playing large scale with our constitutional republic. Their marriage being a financial arrangement. But what do I know? Nothing.
No granite kitchen counter tops? Geez.
“What’s “putt putt?” Is that like hide the thumb drive?”
Miniature golf.
I figured it was. Just making a little joke.
ML/NJ
Paging Laz.
Mr. Laz, please pick up the beige courtesy phone.
The Urban Dictionary can answer your question.But you probably figured it out on your own.
I’m sure the $1.8 billion stock transfer is just a down payment.
Some people get better looking once you know them - maybe she’s like that. However, she apparently is married now so maybe not the reason for the split.
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