Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Monday, November 13, 2006
Veteran's day
This weekend were sales for veteran's day and Ford let their workers have a day off. But I have to share what happened this weekend that I found quite touching. It is our anniversary today and this weekend we went out to dinner for it. The table next to us were two young ladies, one in a navy uniform. Before they started to eat, the young lady in the uniform bowed her head and said a prayer for both of them. She said her prayer so strong and with such conviction. She did not whisper it and she did not do it real quick. She took time out and you knew that it was heartfelt. Later when the bill came, her waitress came over and told her that she had some good news. The manager had noticed her uniform and due to vet's day gave her 50% off. (their table was right next to us-no eavesdropping, so easy to hear) But that was not the end of it. A gentleman noticed her uniform too and paid the rest of the bill. How cool I thought. Then an opportunity opened up where I was able to tell her how awesome it was to see a young adult as herself say a prayer in public (especially ann arbor) . Just to see her beam with pride was so cool. Had to share. :)
Thursday, November 09, 2006
more ford cuts....unfortunately this time my hubby may be affected
as reported by the news (detroit free press)
Ford Motor Co. will cut one shift of production in the second quarter of 2007 at the Michigan Truck Plant, which builds Ford's largest SUVs, as part of its effort to match supply of vehicles with shrinking demand.The move will result in an untold number of layoffs.The plant located in Wayne builds the new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. While the new vehicles were launched in September, demand for the largest SUVs has been waning, leading to Ford's decision."Our business plan shows we can meet the demand with one shift, because the overall volumes are in decline," Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari said.Gattari refused to comment on media speculation that between 700 and 1,300 jobs could be cut by the move."I've heard all kinds of numbers. .. It's not been determined," she said.However, she added, "I'm told the over 1,000 number is high."In October, sales were up 41% for Expedition and 44% for Navigator. For the year-to-date, however, sales are down 30% for Expedition and 15% for the Navigator -- largely because of continuing concerns over rising and erratic fuel prices.
Ford Motor Co. will cut one shift of production in the second quarter of 2007 at the Michigan Truck Plant, which builds Ford's largest SUVs, as part of its effort to match supply of vehicles with shrinking demand.The move will result in an untold number of layoffs.The plant located in Wayne builds the new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. While the new vehicles were launched in September, demand for the largest SUVs has been waning, leading to Ford's decision."Our business plan shows we can meet the demand with one shift, because the overall volumes are in decline," Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari said.Gattari refused to comment on media speculation that between 700 and 1,300 jobs could be cut by the move."I've heard all kinds of numbers. .. It's not been determined," she said.However, she added, "I'm told the over 1,000 number is high."In October, sales were up 41% for Expedition and 44% for Navigator. For the year-to-date, however, sales are down 30% for Expedition and 15% for the Navigator -- largely because of continuing concerns over rising and erratic fuel prices.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Football awards night
Both boys won awards at the sports banquet. Great job to both. Awesome football season. You did us all proud.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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