It’s not Everyday there’s a Helicopter in your Back Yard!
Still no guess why it was here. But it was AWESOME. Thanks to Courtney for snapping us some pictures that were not from a cell phone. Click to enlarge any of the photos.
(Can you spot all the cell’s our staff are taking pictures with?)
Rare Reptile Found on Loading Dock at Ford Plant
Surprise shipment finds it’s way to the Detroit Zoo!
ROYAL OAK, Mich., August 25, 2010 – A rare reptile, believed to be a stowaway in a shipment of auto parts from Mexico, has found a new home at the Detroit Zoo. A Yucatan spiny-tailed iguana was spotted scurrying across the loading dock at the Ford Motor Company’s Van Dyke Transmission Plant on July 29. The reptile can only be found in a 1,200-square-mile range of the Yucatan Peninsula.
After discovering the surprise visitor, a safety engineer at the Ford plant called Sterling Heights Animal Control, who helped relocate the iguana to a temporary home at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) was contacted the next day and was asked to provide the fugitive reptile with a permanent home.
The DZS is frequently asked to help with the rescue of exotic animals from private owners, pseudo-sanctuaries, circuses and roadside zoos. “This is a unique and rare rescue situation. This particular species is from a localized area in Mexico and it’s uncommon to see them in zoos,” said Curator of Reptiles Jeff Jundt.
The Yucatan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura defensor) is one of the smallest iguana species, only growing up to a foot long. Its body sports a variety of colors, including a black chest with white spots, gray tail with a blue tint and a red lower back. The species sometimes uses its tail, covered with spiny scales, for defense by lashing it back and forth.
The iguana, an adult male, is currently in quarantine to make certain it is healthy before joining the Detroit Zoo’s black iguana in the fall at the Holden Museum of Living Reptiles.
Iv Adeal Shows You How Buying a Car Used to Be!
We also know him as Rob Willoughby, what a fun guy. Remember when he dressed up as the Random Celebrity Guy? How about when he sold his 1,000th car here at little ol’ Steve Marshall Ford? Now we have a new memory of Rob… Iv Adeal!! Mustacheod 70s at it’s best!
The Magical Reveal of the all New 2011 Ford Explorer
The new-generation Ford Explorer was revealed July 26, 2010 simultaneously in 10 North American cities. Toronto was the only Canadian event, with illusionist, Greg Frewin. (We have our own Magician: Zigster.ca)
Watch how the 2011 Ford Explorer suddenly appears!!
Some highlights:
- To aid towing, you can order a reverse camera with zoom-in functionality.
- Third row powers up and down and will accommodate adults.
- MyFord driver connect technology and SYNC, with 4.2-inch LCD screen.
- Four 12-volt power points.
- Two sun roofs.
- Six-speed transmission, with available SelectShift.
- Available adaptive cruise with collision warning and brake support.
- Blind Spot Information System, with cross-traffic alert.
