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Belated Veteran’s Day Video

This is a pretty well done video thanking our veterans for their service to our country.  Oh, and spoiler alert — it’s a Ford ad.  Not sure it ever made it on the air since it’s really long, but they’ve got a story to tell that wouldn’t fit in a 30-second or 60-second spot.

Thanks mom [...]

Knocking Down Walls

I think this is a cute story, and appropriate this week after Ford’s $1 billion Q3 profit.  Nice job guys!
Over 100 years ago, Henry Ford was tinkering in the shed out behind his house.  He was building his first car.  But when he finished, he realized he’d made one critical mistake: it was too big [...]

Is Your Key-Fob Built Ford Tough?

I’m happy to report mine is.
It still works after a spin in the washing machine and dryer.

Celebrating One Year of “Retirement”

It’s pretty exciting to have made it a full year on my own without having to look for another job.  Still, with the Internet and the economy changing so fast, nothing is certain.
Last summer for example, I fell victim to the “Google Slap” and lost 75%+ of my traffic and revenue for three months.  Stressful.  [...]

Fiesta Movement

I saw my first Ford Fiesta the other day driving across the San Mateo Bridge.   The car doesn’t go on sale here until next year, but Ford held a contest where lucky drivers won a 6 month lease with gas and insurance paid.  The only catch — they have to blog about their experience.  Over [...]

After 10 Years…

Bryn and I are engaged!  No immediate plans for a wedding, but at least she’s got a shiny ring.
This is a fun timeline. Watch as she just gets prettier and prettier, while I just lose more hair.  Good thing I’ve got her locked in now!
1999 – Hanging out back in the day

2000 – College visits, [...]

2 Years in California

March 1st, 2007 was the “effective date” of my transfer to sunny California.  The time really has flown by!
After moving from Seattle to Virginia to Atlanta to here over the course of just 20 months, it’s kind of nice to be somewhat “settled.”  And thanks to the real estate market, we’re not going anywhere for [...]

Mercedes ML320 = Ford Escape?

I believe the ML 320 debuted in 1997, while the Escape came out in 2000.  Did Ford copy the Benz?

Letter to Ford CEO Alan Mulally

Here is a cute letter written to Ford CEO Alan Mulally:

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

The new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is on its way to a Ford dealership near you, and so far, the press loves it.  Check out some of these glowing reviews below.  Will this be the game-changing car Ford needs to get back on the road to profitability?  Will people still buy a hybrid now that [...]