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So as you may remember, I was recently invited to attend Ford’s What Women Want: Tech & Quality event in Chicago (pre BlogHer). So I went not knowing what to expect. And it was really awesome.
The morning started out with all 60 bloggers meeting in the Sheraton’s Mayfair Room early in the morning for some chow (that kinda sucked, the early hour, but ya know, I was kinda hungry, so it was all good. I sat at the table to the far left and met some cool bloggers).
Then we headed out to the charter buses and took a half hour drive to the Ford Plant (chatted with some more bloggers and exchanged business cards, of course).
We all gathered in a large conference room and listened to some groovy Ford experts talk about stuff we didn’t know. At least stuff I didn’t know. Interesting…We were then broken into groups and the tour began.
Then it was outside to do some serious ride and drivin’…and checking out cool features in all the vehicles.
And then I experienced the most awesome thing ever. I got to test the Park Assist feature. The car parallel parked for me – all on its own! All by itself! Steering wheel turning with my hands in my lap dude!!! And it did a perfect park job. Way better than I could do. Ever. Very cool and probably the highlight of my day fo’ sho.
Time for lunch and a break from the heat outdoors – and more mingling and business card distribution…
After filling our bellies we headed to the assembly plant which was way cool. I even got to wear some fancy clothes, a headset and funky goggles…
Onward for more neat stuff. Backseat of a Ford Taurus checking out the SYNC demonstration which I really, really love.
Time to head back to the conference room for the Round Table discussion – me in the black shirt (brunette, not the blonde in charge)
It was a very interesting and fun day. I learned so much about what Ford has to offer (since we are in need of a new family vehicle!) LOVED the MyKey feature, the Park Assist feature, Sync, and the fact that I could have a mini fridge in my Ford Flex! Now that is for me ;) Of course, I really dream of driving a Mustang someday when the kiddies are all grown up and gone. Just sayin’….
Thanks again Ford for inviting me. I’d love to come again!
I’d also love to hear any comments from readers or if you have any questions.
FORD ROCKS!
Posted by: Paula on July 31st, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Tags: Chicago, Flex, Ford, MommyBloggers, moms, momwriters, Mustang, MyKey, ParkAssist, Sync, Taurus
4 Comments »
Thanks Loren, it was very interesting and I did have fun! And I would do it again :)
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Looks like a great time and an interesting event. Glad you had fun! -Loren
Comment by Loren — August 5, 2009 @ 8:54 pm