Hello all. Just trying to get this forum going. Let's make this fun so we can get more people on here. Spread the word to your buddies

So this will have two parts.

1.What do you do professionally?

2.What do you do for fun? ie. hobbies, projects....



1. I am a Reliabilty Test Engineer for a company that manufactures OEM higher end sound systems for the auto industry.

2. Motorcycles are what I like the most. I ride both street and dirt. I have a crotchrocket, but not against cruiser types either. One day I want to build my own custom cruiser bike. So I can have 3 types of bikes. I also SCUBA dive. Play PC games first person types. I like to work with Gas Powered RC cars. I play Bass Guitar. Not in a band though. Also learning acoustic guitar(i know basic chords)

Hi...my name is Patrick and im an alco...wait...wrong meeting...:D

but seriously..

1. I work as a freelance writer right now, doing mostly new car reviews. For instance, I wrote the Ford history on this page. I also work for the company who owns this forum, so I handle many aspects of the forums. I have a degree in tax accounting and I was working as an accountant, but have recently moved and I am still hunting for a job in that field.

2. Prior to moving, I coached a college hockey team, as well as playing on several teams. I have not found a team to play for here yet, but with winter coming, I hope to do so. I also was a driver in a small national drag racing series (averaging about 100 runs a season), but since I moved, and had no room for the car/trailer here, I have only run a few this year, and that was in two of my daily drivers. I will get to run my "fast" car in a few weeks, and Im looking forward to that. I like racing games on PS2, and I have a few project cas here. When in high school I made money to build the car that i drag race by building exact models of peoples cars that i knew, and while i havent built a model in about 10 years, when i moved i brought my kit with me, and i may get back into doing that.


I know, Im not very interesting right now...i used to be...i swear!

Well, here goes:

#1. Drive transport trucks for the time being...thinking about going back to University to major in History, maybe become a history teacher at a highschool...maybe university if I'm feeling ambitious...I just don't think I want to get my PhD...don't have the money :)

#2. There are plenty of things that I like to do, but few of which I have the time for, mostly Scuba Diving, Skiing, Model building (war models ie// tanks planes ect), computer based RPG and TBG, my PS2 is always in the truck w/ me, movies, long walks on the bea...wait, this isn't a dating site...:D...and I used to fly gliders but haven't been able to in quite awhile...

Anyways, that's me in a nutshell...partly cracked i'll admit...but still intact...hehehe

Hi,

I am a retired volunteer fire chief (this was my other job) I make a living as a senior lab analyst for a mining firm in Wyoming. I am not retired from this job (just tired). I volunteered my services to our community for 29 years, 20 as fire chief. I enjoy hunting, fishing, fourwheelers, and four wheeling in my F-350, traveling and being with my wife of 34 years. I have three sons and we all own Ford trucks and cars. I'm old enough to remember when the Mountain Men were tourist and young enough to still keep working. I have read several of your responses and enjoy both your humor and seriousness. Keep up the chatter so far the forum is great.

Retired Army medic, 24 years, then put 14 years with Post Office, 'Nam injuries got worse. VA sent me to college, graduated with BA in business administratiion. Assistant director of a transportation division in a school district for 10 years, now retired, spoiling grandchildren & greatgrandchildren. Pick up new vehicles for local Ford dealer, whenever & wherever asked to go. Also drove a school bus when needed while with school district. Still carry a class "B" CDL with passenger & air brake endorsement. Login name was nickname I had when I drove my 1955 T-Bird before I got drafted & couldn't afford it on $55.00 a month Army pay.

1. 15yrs as mechanic at independent shops (mostly) and dealers. 4 yrs in Navy Avonics Electronic Tech II. Just recently a Final Test Engineer for AMAT, a company that builds $2Mil+ ea. tools for electronic chip manufactors. And now a rep. for a Taiwanese company here at AMAT, kinda a mechanical/electronic tech

2. Bass tournament fishing, golfing, watching movies, and sometimes working on my project car.

Sam

17 years as a lab tech in the petro-chemical industy. I can't say that I like the work, I just love the money.


Golf, fishing, softball, drinking beer and watching the almost world champion Astros, putting more crap on my 99 F-250 4x4 Crew Cab.

1. go to school. will graduate in may with a bs in law enforcement. work for security company during school

2. i hunt, fish, golf, drink beer (yes i am old enough), play video games (latest addiction need for speed most wanted), tinkering with stuff, and now that i have my ranger i get to start putting stuff on it.

coyote, when did you get a ranger?

i got my truck friday december 30th. why do you ask.

Hi y'all. Just joined and found this area. I am a fleet supervisor for the City of Lexington, Kentucky. We have around 1200 vehicles we take care of. Was a tech at city for 20 years and went into supervision. We are mostly a Ford city and therefore I look for Ford forums. I have access to Ford repairs on DVD if there are any questions. I do not have anything older than 2000 as of now. Still looking for the older ones.


In spare time I drink good Ky. Bourbon (Makers Mark) and enyoy pool, NASCAR, dirt tracks and have a 90 acre farm way out in the boonies to go regain my sanity.

Welcome to the site Way2old.

I worked for a Toyota dealer as a technician for 13 years, then worked at the service desk for a while. That burned me out at a dealership. Now I teach Automotive Technology at high school. I've been doing this and working on the side in the garage at home for 6 years. I would love to be able to open my own shop in town someday.

393C Stroker

Marshall here.
I work for a major auto insurer in California (and a few other states) as a "Senior Claims Analyst" - which basically means I'm a professional nit-picker when it comes to auto damage estimates. Spent 24 years in the field as an appraiser and quality control analyst, but I'm parked to a desk now.
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Lately it seems I've spent most of my free time glued to my laptop playing Need For Speed Hot Persuit 2 on-line ("karguy 427") - Need a NFS-HP2 AA. In the past I've coached LL baseball, built models (would like to get back to that one), and bought a '62 T-Bird to restore. Wasn't able to follow-through on that one due to financial issues. Would love to get another one. I'm an Elder at my church, and the proud (but broke) dad of 2 teen-age girls. Also the main squeeze of my wife of almost 32 years.
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Have spend most of my time on Audiforums.com (sister forum), since my daily driver is a 2000 A6 Avant. I am probably going to be replacing it though within the next 6 months to a year. Probably looking at a Explorer Sport-Trac (unfortunately not the 2007).
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Oh - one more thing....Wife drives a 2003 Explorer XLT, and dtr # 1 has a '96 Probe GT.

any fun tips on cheap insurance? :)

Hi All:

I'm new to this forum and found you all via a Google search. Having a couple of issue with my Expedition...but I entered all those in the appropriate section...anyway

#1: I am a Network Security Engineer so I get to sit in front of comuters all day long. I enjoy the work, however, and find it challenging.

#2: My favorite activities include camping, hiking, playing with my three kid, remodeling my 1914 house, and being with my wife. I hale from Portland, Oregon (the epicenter of microbrew) so I love trying new beers (IPA's and Ambers are my favorites)

Thanks for the great forum...I hope someone has some insight into my Expy issues.

Eric

Welcome oregonn. I like microbrews as well. I use to drink butwiper lite, then I met my fiance who like the good stuff. Can't go back to that nasty stuff anymore. Here where I live we have a couple places. On is called B.J.'s rewery and pizza. They have a good red that is 7.2%. and smooth. Also have Gordan Biersch. Very good too, but don't frequent them much because there food is a little pricey(BUT GOOOOOD). They have a Heifenweisen that is outsatnding, funny thing as well, is it has a slight banana taste.

ORIGINAL: Patrick

any fun tips on cheap insurance? :)

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Yes..... Not necessary "cheap" tips, but tips on what you NEED:
1) Make sure your liability limits are high enough to protect your assets. 50,000 / 100,000 BI - 25,000 PD may not be enough in some cases ( if you really mess up ). Unless you're on a tight budget, 100/300, with 50K PD should be the MINIMUM you want. If you nail a newer Benz and only have 25,000 PD limits, the other guy's insurance company is going to want a piece of your house after they get the 25K from your company.
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2) If rental reimbursement coverage is OPTIONAL on your policy, GET IT! Read your policy to make sure. Don't assume you get a rental as a part of your coverage. It usually costs about as much 1 or 2 rental days per 6 months of coverage. Definitely worth it.
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3) BTW - When getting a rental vehicle, don't bother with the "DW" and "PAI" coverages they want you to take out. A real rip off. Yes, if you have an accident in the rental vehicle you'll have to pay another collison deductible to the rental company, but since it's a 'temporary substitute auto', you should be covered for the loss by your own insurance company ( in most cases - I'M NOT A LAWYER . ).
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4) Consider doing without 'Medical Payments' coverage on your policy (particularly if you have good health plan insurance). If the accident is the other guy's fault, his insurance will have to pay for the medical expenses as a part of your BI claim. If it's your fault, your medical plan should cover whatever treament you need ( they would put a lien on any $$ recovery anyway). ( DON'T HOLD ME RESPONSIBLE - THIS IS JUST MY OPINION!)
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5) Consider dropping collision / comprehensive on older transportation vehicles you own (But retain "Uninsured Collision" coverage in case an uninsured driver hits you). Weigh the risks. If you have a teenager driving one of those vehicles, the risk will be higher that that vehicle will be involved in a loss.
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6) If you ARE involved in an accident, attend, if possible, to injured parties, exchange info, etc. But at same time, BE AWARE of details. Weather conditions affected accident? Witnesses ? (particularly important) As soon as you can after the accident, write down all the details you can thing of about the accident while it's still fresh in your mind. KEEP A DISPOSABLE CAMERA IN YOUR GLOVE BOX. TAKE PHOTOS - VEHICLE POSITIONS / DAMAGE, ETC. (You can do that while waiting for police to come, if you're not doing anything else).

I am a senior in high school, and I work alot with computers and goming. I create website and try to keep up on local tabs with friends. thats about it here though

1.) I'm a project engineer/engineering manager for a supplier to the paper industry.

2.) I enjoy football, baseball, college hoops, hunting, fishing, cars/trucks, motorcycles, home improvement/woodworking, movies, wathing the boob tube, and the occasional video game.

As much as I enjoy all of these, being from Wisconsin the one thing I enjoy the most is BEER.[sm=icon_cheers.gif] Sweet sweet Wisconsin brewed beer.[sm=icon_guiness.gif] No beer too cheap.[sm=partyparty.gif] No brewery too small.[sm=alcoholic.gif]

36 years in manifacturing...............maintenance mechanic

Drag racing, rebuilding cars/trucks/ and doing the wife.

I'm a stationary engineer. I work on and operate high pressure steam boilers and hvac equipment in Dulles VA, at the Air and Space museum, Steven F. Hazy center. Beside Dulles airport, VA.

I enjoy spending time with my wife of 12yrs and two kids (girls 7 and 9). We try to spend as much time as we can on our boat,But it seems to be had to get time for it lately. Playing, swimming, fishing and going to the movies.
My 7 year old daughter Lexi is my little helper. Every time I work on my car or do a mod to my truck she's the first there to help.

New to this forum, just about a week.

And I am currently in the home improvement bussiness for the past 10 year's.I am the owner of the bussiness and now have 3 pepole do my work for me.:)
I have 15 years as a auto mechanic.
And I am currently in the home improvement bussiness for the past 10 year's.
I am the owner of the bussiness and now have 3 pepole do my work for me.[:)
As for hobby's
I like fishing and camping
Working on computers
Building computers
Working on cars and truck's
And traveling

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1. I go to school. 2. I'll do anything in my spare time, which i have too much time on my hands, i like to do pretty much anything, fishing, computer, video games (PS2), riding 4 wheelers...pretty much anything fun...or boring.

1. I go to school. 2. I like to go watch the local dirt track races.

i build sport compact cars, one off,s

I have a small auto resto shop, currently rebuilding 2 57 T birds, a 46 chevy pick-up and a 38 plymouth coupe.



I have a multitude of old fords of my own ranging from centre door T, 46 & 48 merc woodies, 57-58 fairlanes, 34 KA Lincoln 69 mach1 and 73 xa fairmont coupe( don't know if you guys have these in the States), so obviously no time for other hobbies.

I work in a bank-------giving everyone all their money and not keeping any for me!!!

Hobbies include: reading, painting, gardening and drag racing

Hello I am Tammy,

1. I am a Mortgage Broker. I love what I do and I earn a very good living. I have been Originating for 12 years now and have put a lot of families in homes they would have not qualified for. I do mostly "bad credit loans" with good rates. I truly believe that everyone deserves to own a home and their children should always have a place to call home. This is why I love what I do. That mostly but, the money is Great.

2. I have 4 children, 18, 17, 4 and 1. I love going to the race track and doing poker runs. I like picnic's and long days at the zoo and aquarium, I like comedy shows, the beach, festivals, concerts and well I am a family goer I guess you can say. I only dirve my car when the younger children are with their dad. (Every other weekend). I guess thats great for the low milage. I have 4 vehicles, (Mustang Cobra; my toy), 2004 Dodge Truck 1500, Acura 2.5 TL and an Acura MDX. I guess you can say I really like cars. My auto insurance is only about $350 mo for just the mustang then I have a separate policy for the other 3 vehicles that runs about $350 too.

I am really surprised to see so many older people on this site. Most ford websites have a lot of teen agers giving advice about stuff they truly don't have a clue. example. My car has a manifold. I posted a poll asking if I should get headers or not? I got advice from a few people someone who didn't even know my car had a manifold. nothing upsets me more than someone giving advice about something they know nothing about.

Well, I have enjoyed being on this forum. I really like the variance of professionals too. Great thread starter!!!

I know what you mean Tammy, about the advice. Was that on the sister forum(same owners as this site) with the intitials MF? I stopped going there because of all the BS nonsense. What irritated me was the bashing if you didn't do what they would do or suggested to someone asking advice, something they wouldn't do.

Anyways glad to have you aboard and enjoy.

1 i'm a tech at a local Ford dealership 2. i love to go out and romp my old truck, and fixing it after i romp it.

ORIGINAL: masterexploder

1 i'm a tech at a local Ford dealership 2. i love to go out and romp my old truck, and fixing it after i romp it.



Is that your truck in teh Avatar? It is always a good thing to have some technical car experience on the Forum.

no i wish it was the truck in my avatar, mine is the one you see when you click on my name, i could only dream of driving that 1000 hp beast, if you like it here is the link to their website www.fordf2000.com

I work at an Auto Parts shop.



For fun I like quading and gettin my truck muddy.

1. I've been working as a mechanic trainee for the last 2 years, prior to this job I worked/managed a custom auto shop in the detroit area.

Also I recently started my own side business (B-Radical Customs) pimping cars, making stickers, signs, and graphics, custom glass etching on any type of glassware from mirrors to drinking glasses, and my wife makes customized floral decorations etc.

2. For fun, I spend it with my family. 3 kids- 8, 6, and 2 years old. My beautiful wife and I are 27.
someday I hope to return my award winning 94 probe to the custom showcar scene after some heavy one-off modifications, for current pics drop me an email

Peace!

Hello,Moose here.I,m a Q.A.Tech for 23-years for a plastic firm in Nova Scotia Canada.I love to hunt,go fishing,4-wheeling in the snow ect.Glad to be onboard.Many hello,s from your northern and eastern friends here in Canada.

1. I've been a paralegal for the past 15 years, have a degree in Criminal Justice and hope to have my J.D. completed within the next 15 months (attorney - eligible for the State Bar exam).

2. I've lived in GA most of my life, moved to FL last year, and plan to relocate to CA after I pass the bar exam. And, yes, I'm a female, for those who are wondering about my screen name. I collect Z Cars (Nissan, not Chevy) and vintage Barbies. I've owned a total of 14 Nissans (12 Z's and 2 Pulsars), 1 Chevy (Monza) and 2 Fords (Mustang and Taurus). I had 8 Z's just before I moved to FL 14 months ago (stripped 3 and sold the parts on eBay), sold a Z and ZX whole, and kept 2 ZX's (my show car and my 84 Turbo), as well as my 97 Taurus.

I have worked on my own cars for the past 11 years, and completely restored all of those I didn't strip. My 82 280ZX has been featured in two magazines (U.S. and England) and won 13 trophies at show competitions, including 1st Place in the Asian Divison in the NOPI Nationals in 2003. I was an officer of the 2nd largest Z Club in the world for 6 years, and have been moderating 3 Z Car forums over the past 4+ years. I'm also a former model (runway, hair, product, and Miss America consultant). I've also remodeled houses (structural and cosmetic renovations and interior design), and have lots more hobbies, but I think I've said enough already. Anyway, I'm glad I found this forum, and hope to learn lots more about Fords from you guys - that's an area I'm still trying to figure out. [sm=yeahsmile.gif]

1) Iwork in the manufacturing industry making Oriented Strand Board (used for building houses) in Northern Lower Michigan. I also have a small side business/hobby selling Video Game related products and accessories on ebay (super-turtleman). Before these, I was Military Intelligence in the Army (nuff said).

2) I like to play Video Games (Xbox 360 - Super Turtleman on Xbox Live, hit me up), go camping with my family (wife, 2 daughters [8 and 3 y/o]and 1 son, 5 y/o), fishing, hunting, read lots of books, I love animals (sharks and turtles are my favorites), so I visit aquariums when I can (went to the new aquarium in Georgia last summer...it was amazing seeing those whale sharks up close...). I guess that's enough for now...

ORIGINAL: Super Turtleman

1) Iwork in the manufacturing industry making Oriented Strand Board (used for building houses) in Northern Lower Michigan. I also have a small side business/hobby selling Video Game related products and accessories on ebay (super-turtleman). Before these, I was Military Intelligence in the Army (nuff said).

2) I like to play Video Games (Xbox 360 - Super Turtleman on Xbox Live, hit me up), go camping with my family (wife, 2 daughters [8 and 3 y/o]and 1 son, 5 y/o), fishing, hunting, read lots of books, I love animals (sharks and turtles are my favorites), so I visit aquariums when I can (went to the new aquarium in Georgia last summer...it was amazing seeing those whale sharks up close...). I guess that's enough for now...


Cool, So do you scuba dive? I do, and have been down where there are sharks and followed turtles around.

I am an electrical troubleshooter for an explosives manufacturer in Illinois. I live in Missouri. I like to fish, go boat riding(which works great for fishing), and ride my motorcycle. I also like playing with my two year old grandson.

1. I'm a Union Sheetmetal Worker here in St. Louis. I work for a reputable heating and cooling firm on their system replacement and add-on team. I love it!

2.I'm a big car and motorcycle guy. I love topolish and fix on my 1978Diamond Jubilee T-Bird(78k original miles) and run the pee wads out of my 2002 Honda 919.

I also like beer.

1 two weeks ago, I was a cdl class a driver,and heavy equipment operator, for a construction company. Now I'm an unemployed bum hoping to get back into Law Enforcement.

2 hobbies- working on my ford explorer (93), riding my suzuki sportbike (also belong to gsxr.com, gixxer.com, and uponone.com),
surfing the net

Tallahassee, Florida

1. I've worked for Ford at the dealership level for the past 35 years, hense the name. I have done everything from technician, shop foreman, assistant service manager, and now I work in parts. I have taught ford drivablity and electronics. Uncle Sam was good enough to teach me electronics back in the 60's and I got to work with satellites and computors back then. So when the automotive industy went to electronic ignition, I was right at home. Been trying to keep up ever since.

2. I like to fish. Did I mention fishing? I live on a lake, here in Texas, and live close to quite a few more. I think I have fished only half the lakes in Texas, and a few in Missouri. But I like to fish. I also love to spend time with my wife and kids and grandkids. My wife and I love to go and look at cemetaries. Older the better. No it isn't morbid, it is fasinating to find families in different places in cemetaries and fiqure out relationships of one to another. Guess I'll shut up now. Oh, did I mention fishing? Lee

1. I'll tell you about what I used to do before becoming disabled. I've worked in the automotive industry in different capacities all my life except for an 8 yr stint in the military. I've worked in dealers, parts stores, parts manufacturers, etc. The biggest company was GM but there were the suppliers such as Holley carburetor and McCord gasket. It was nice to be able to go to NASCAR tracks and sign in along with the teams and drivers. I did get to become an autocad draftsman when I physically was unable to do what I used to do testing engines. It was a nice job but who gets laid off first of course the junior employee that's also old. Learned a whole lot about fasteners though. The wife and I also ran a mom & pop business that got out of hand as a hobby. I liked the work and she liked the money.


2. Main hobby has been cars. Started at age 5 and graduated from models to the real thing in one way or another. Did drag racing till I went off circle tracking. It was nice having all the facilities to do carbs a mile away from the race car shop. We got a lot of NASCAR parts from my employer/sponsor to help out on the race car. Free stuff was all right. Since I'm doing better these days I want to fix up my ride. I'm a hobbyist with firearms also. We ran a very successful business till the feds tightened up on things and it wasn't worth it. All that's left is one bullet casting machine hardly used. Oh I like a beer or a mixed drink but not like the younger days in the military. I'mself taught on a computer. I had to hop up our first one and then built one there after. I've got a laptop now my wife gave me for coming back from almost dying.

1. Work at a Ford dealership, Senior Master, Diesel and Hybrid certified tech.

2. Play guitar, tinker with project cars, play video games occasionally.

Let's see, I am a caraholic. Bought my 3rd (and only current) 4x4 in December 2007.I picked up my 1991 Explorer Sport (vehicle number 43) - it only has 218,000highway miles on it.Last week the electronic 4WD stopped working so I'm getting into that this weekend. I'm an explosives safety engineer and really get a bang out of my job. I've been in my current line of work foralmost 25years. I volunteered as a Paramedic for 20 years andas a Firefighter for more than a decade - safety just paid better, so I did my fun jobs for free.

For fun, I like SCUBA diving in warm water - cold water $ucks, but it's closer to where I live. Car number 41 is a 2005 Crown Victoria LX that I put a 6psiIntercooled Supercharger on. So I guess I like tinkering on car and trucks. I also like shooting and wine tasting (not at the same time though). As I get older, I kind of enjoy just sitting in front of the TV and getting fat . . .