July 2010
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Cookie Monster
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Nick Rovisa: A Social Media Enthusiast, Brand Appreciator, Beard Lover & Sports Nut from Rochester, NY! What was your first car? A 1996 Ford Explorer, which I nicknamed the “Cookie Monster” because of its bright blue color. I am still driving that bad boy. Any significant memories w/that car? The one that sticks out the most was a 24-hour...
Jul 7th
May 2010
1 post
9 tags
Never. In. A. Million. Years.
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Shelly Kramer: Marketing/brand strategist, idea generator, creator of buzz ‘n awareness, scribbler, social media lovah+information junkie. Luv MilkDuds+Beer What was your first car? 1966 Ford Mustang (pale yellow) Any significant memories w/that car? Yes, how kick ass the 8 track player that came with it was. What’s parked in your driveway now? ...
May 17th
April 2010
2 posts
8 tags
Shook Really Hard!
Image by Corvair Owner via Flickr Introducing Lisa Parenti; Designer + Adoptive Mom. (& All-Around Wonderful Person. *Editor’s note) What was your first car? Volkswagen Golf Any significant memories w/that car? That it shook really hard when I went around corners (it was old) What’s parked in your driveway now? VW Tiguan Does your car reflect your personality? Somewhat ...
Apr 6th
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Sweet Red Velvet
Image by gmeurope via Flickr Introducing Ryan Taft; Founder of Catalyst Marketers, Bucks County Social Media Marketing Agency, Content Marketer, Entrepreneur, REI, Sports Enthusiast, Red Wine fan What was your first car? 1988 Oldsmobile Cutless with a sweet red velvet interior Any significant memories w/that car? Yes, but none that I can share in this interview… What’s parked in...
Apr 2nd
March 2010
4 posts
8 tags
Trashy Euro-Pop
Image by NickHodge via Flickr Introducing Michael Empric; Twitter Profile: Writer, essayist, blogger, cook and generally cool person. Confident, confrontational, hilarious, opinionated, cute. What was your first car? A dark green, 96 Saturn SL2. Any significant memories w/that car? The doors were made of plastic. Also, the car consistently overheated when stuck in traffic. The worst would...
Mar 19th
10 tags
Can't Handle The Power!
Image by the longhairedgit via Flickr Introducing Mike Salviski; Virginia Tech Hokie and a cross between MacGyver and Jack Bauer. What was your first car? 1983 Mercury Capri 5.0 Any significant memories w/that car? I had to talk my Parents into letting my buy a 5.0 V8, all I remember them saying is “It is just too much power for you!…He can’t Handle the power!” ...
Mar 10th
12 tags
Flames on the Hood
Image by conhunter via Flickr Introducing Paul Gebel; Husband, daddy, strategy & tech consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, graphic design and MBA grad from RIT, Iraq Veteran, Navy Officer, deacon (elect) at MOPC. What was your first car? I inherited my parents’ 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88. I promptly went out and got $900 of aircraft grade acrylic enamel and painted it jet black with...
Mar 8th
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Always Loved Mustangs
Image by TeeMack Productions via Flickr Introducing Jenny Murphy; Asst editor, Auto Dealer Monthly. What was your first car? White, 91 Pontiac Grand Am Any significant memories w/that car? The most vivid was of an elderly gentleman (I’m assuming he couldn’t see very well) running into me. Scared me half to death! What’s parked in your driveway now? White, 07 Toyota Corolla...
Mar 6th
February 2010
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O-So-Dreamy & Hot
Introducing LiRe’ Cassaro; Luv info! Patient advocate;ministry founder,host women’s weight loss group;writer;marketing; lover of people & furry creatures. What was your first car? 1967 Toyota Corona. My grandmother paid $400 for it for my 16th birthday. Any significant memories w/that car? Two things: After I had the car for awhile, it got some sort of short in the horn, and...
Feb 6th
January 2010
1 post
14 tags
Suck Its Fumes...
Image by Ed Callow [ torquespeak ] via Flickr Introducing Raymond Champion; I’m endearingly sarcastic, polychronic, and a genius. I explore life intellectually and physically through free love, freethought, and libertarian transhumanism. What was your first car? My first “real” car was a 1997 Acura Integra GS-R, which I loved. Sadly, it was also loved by car thieves. Any...
Jan 8th
December 2009
4 posts
10 tags
Umbrellas On I-91
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Chris Carosa; Author, speaker, entrepreneur who likes connecting with family, friends and the future and loves Western New York. What was your first car? 1983 Chevy Camaro Any significant memories w/that car? It’s still around, collecting dust in my garage. My son wants to repaint it and redecal it. The best memory of actually driving it comes from a...
Dec 14th
12 tags
No Vanity Plates!
Image by masterjack.roger via Flickr Introducing Tom Raines; Designer, Executive, Business, Pres,CEO,Chair Ukeycheyma, Vehicle Design & Manufacturing, Green Cars, Electric Cars, Law Of Attraction, Voice-over What was your first car? My first car was a 1984 Pontiac Firebird. It had an Oldsmobile small block 400 in it, that machine could move! Any significant memories w/that car? I got a...
Dec 11th
Fun and Different
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Steve Garfield; Author: Get Seen, Online Video Secrets / Founder of Boston Media Makers What was your first car? The first car that I drove around was my father’s 1967 Pontiac Tempest. It was a four door and had a V8 engine. That was a great car. My actual first car that I owned was a Ford Torino. Any significant memories w/that car? The Ford Torino was...
Dec 8th
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Glass In My Forehead
Introducing Suzy Ahrens; New twitter follower - Old high school classmate:) What was your first car? Pontiac Sunbird Any significant memories w/that car? Only that it was my first car and it was totaled 3 months later - still have glass in my forehead to prove it! And I was afraid to drive for months! Ugh! What’s parked in your driveway now? 2000 Nissan Xterra Does your car reflect...
Dec 6th
October 2009
3 posts
Rookie Driving Mistakes
Introducing Jim Hughes; Founder & Chief Content Director @ The Content Studio - Marketing & Communication - Web & Social Media Management, Content & Inbound Marketing What was your first car? 1961 Chevy Impala. Trust me - it was old when I drove it as well. My grandmother gave it to me when I turned 16. Cool car, V8 engine, solid as a tank. It was good for making rookie...
Oct 29th
Introducing Ralph Paglia; Director of Digital Marketing and Advertising Solutions at ADP Dealer Services What was your first car? I bought my first car in 1973 when I was 16 years old from the head mechanic at Bob Johnson Chrysler Plymouth in Springville, NY. It was a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner that he had special ordered from the factory with equipment combinations not normally included. I...
Oct 20th
Over 300k!
Introducing Jeremy Pike; Husband. Writer. Gamer. All-around geek. Huge sports fan. What was your first car? First car was a 1988 Chevy Cavalier four-door. Had over 300k miles on it when it was given to me. I wouldn’t turn down a free car. I ended up giving it away when I bought my second car. Last I saw it was still rolling. Had the original engine and everything. Any significant...
Oct 4th
September 2009
4 posts
Sleek and Well Made...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Josh Beckner; New Biz/Account Exec. for Mudd Advertising (@muddadv), a power house in automotive marketing; fan of fast cars, fine wine, sharp suits and swiffers. What was your first car? Infiniti G35 Any significant memories w/that car? First car puchased after graduating college. I remember my father and I driving to the dealership to pick up the...
Sep 16th
Mom On The Go...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Janice “Jai” Correa; Latina blogger, mom, music makeup and shoe addict, loves to shop and loves bargains! What was your first car? My first car was a 1987 Nissan Sentra. It was sky blue. I loved it! My parents got it to me as a sweet sixteen birthday gift. Any significant memories w/that car? Oh goodness. So it didn’t even last. I drove it...
Sep 14th
IMPND IT
Image by rainspoo via Flickr Introducing Susan Harris ; Quality USED CARS Below W/S; DUI IMMOBILIZATION Services; Private IMPOUNDS: Vol. Surrender/Bankruptcy, HOA/Code Enforcement, Abandoned, Junkcars, (813) 971-3733. What was your first car? Brand new 1972 Toyota Celica, one of the first in Tampa, FL Any significant memories w/that car? It was great on motorcycle trails and jumps What’s...
Sep 10th
HUGE 'Sox Fan...
Image by Steve Masiello via Flickr Introducing Aaron Strout; CMO - Powered, Inc. (and dedicated husband/dad) What was your first car? Okay, I was hoping you wouldn’t ask this question. I could give you two answers. The first answer is, a ‘70 Oldsmobile Cutlass. And that is an honest answer because that was my parents’ car and it was the first car I actually drove. The second...
Sep 3rd
August 2009
2 posts
Bottom of the Planet...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Mike Johansson; Social Media strategist, college lecturer in PR and Writing and consultant. Dad, Kiwi and sailor. What was your first car? 1962 Peugeot 403 that I bought when it was nearly 20 years old! Any significant memories w/that car? First time getting a car stuck in sand. First time taking a girl on a camping trip, First time … well you get the...
Aug 28th
Fancy Pants...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Marianne Johnson; Direct Marketing Consultant, CRM, digital, DM, Social Media. Specialization in database, loyalty, lifecycle marketing. Auto, banking, CPG, energy. What was your first car? It was a new Ford, can’t remember the make. It was an A-plan. Dad was a fuel systems engineer on the F-150. It was new, it was reliable, it was the first of many. Maybe...
Aug 21st
July 2009
5 posts
8 tags
Lights Me Up...
Image by kurros via Flickr Introducing Meryl K. Evans; Content maven aka writer, editor and bookwormette who plays games (www.thegamezen.com), PTA mom and tennis when not refereeing the kids. What was your first car? Chocolate brown Ford Mustang GLX. Great car, ugly color. Great car to start with because it was small and easy to control. My dad bought the car with me in mind (I don’t know...
Jul 31st
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Married A Chevy Fan...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Laura B. Baker; Everyday Mom becomes HOPE Ambassador showing the way through parenting, wellness and business building during these exciting times. What was your first car? Fire engine red Ford Pinto with a white stripe. Any significant memories w/that car? My mom had to drive it home from the lot because I couldn’t drive a stick shift yet. What’s...
Jul 21st
Are You Kidding?
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Dick Moss; Democrat and Chronicle director of local content/days. As JFK said, three things are true: God, human folly and laughter. What was your first car? A beat-up 1966 Plymouth Fury III Any significant memories w/that car? Yes, but none I can repeat in public. What’s parked in your driveway now? 2009 Pontiac Vibe. GM is nuts to get rid of Pontiac. ...
Jul 17th
Tech n9ne...
Image by Daniel Reversat via Flickr Introducing Alex Sommerkamp; Social Media Intern for a B-B ad agency in Kansas City. SEM, SEO, Social Media Monitoring, etc. What was your first car? 1999 Chevy Malibu Any significant memories w/that car? Running into a light pole that was less than 1 foot away, in my highschool parking lot What’s parked in your driveway now? Same old junker Does...
Jul 17th
The Cadillac of Minivans...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Mary S. Butler; Website strategist, Razorfish, NYC; online media professional with more than a decade of experience; personal finance, consumer product and digital automotive. What was your first car? 1969 Chevy Impala SS; a dangerously fast — but fun! — car for a 16-year-old girl on the southwest side of Chicago. Any significant memories w/that...
Jul 9th
June 2009
4 posts
Powerslide Hockey Stops...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing John Minni; Married, Father of one, Financial Advisor - Big Fan of Technology! What was your first car? 1986 Ford Escort GL Any significant memories w/that car? Powerslide hockey stops count? What’s parked in your driveway now? Nothing. In the Garage - Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKS Does your car reflect your personality? I Value the Lincoln service and I...
Jun 29th
Built With A Purpose...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Bill Playford; eCommerce professional, automotive researcher, customer experience fanatic What was your first car? 1981 Oldsmobile Omega Any significant memories w/that car? I have more significant memories of cars that I did not get. What’s parked in your driveway now? A white and tabby spotted domestic shorthaired cat. Does your car reflect your...
Jun 16th
None That I Can Share...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Jim Vogel; Retail Sales Trainer- Recruiter/ Career Services… What was your first car? 1966 Comet Caliente 289  Any significant memories w/that car? None that I can share…lol What’s parked in your driveway now? 2008 HUMMER 3 Alpha Does your car reflect your personality? There are not many Alpha’s out there. It stands out in traffic....
Jun 5th
Practicality and Longevity...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Tucker A. Peterson; Coming up with a fantastic description of yourself or a bio that encompasses who you are and describes your thoughts and beliefs in only 160 characters is diffi… What was your first car? 1982 Chevy Malibu Classic (had for 2 days then someone wrecked). After that a 1986 Pontiac STE. Any significant memories w/that car? Digital...
Jun 5th
May 2009
4 posts
Carries People, Carries Stuff!
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Lisa Sullivan; Social media and community liaison, President of the OFFICIAL Jason Gerhardt Fan Club, Blogger, writer, wife and just a good soul What was your first car? 1980 baby blue Ford Pinto with no air, no power steering, a radio that barely worked (only AM channels) but it was FREE! Any significant memories w/that car? Nothing that stands out accept to...
May 28th
MUST Be Heated...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Tricia Rzepkowski; Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Wife, Mom, & Friend. What was your first car? 1989 Honda Accord Any significant memories w/that car? it was a great car even through all the accidents and they were not all my fault, some of them I was not even in the car What’s parked in your driveway now? 2001 Dodge Durango and 2002 Chrysler Sebring...
May 19th
Little Red Mustang...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Christa M. Miller; Providing PR content and social media consulting to public safety agencies and the companies that serve them. Horror fiction writer/editor. WAHM to 2 boys. What was your first car? A forest green 1996 Ford Escort LX. (I was 22. The salesman tried to get me to buy a little red Mustang. Is it sad that at that age, the Escort was more...
May 7th
Top Up, or Top Down?
Image via Wikipedia Many thanks to Chris Baccus for completing our 200th Tweet & Greet Interview! Introducing Chris Baccus; Senior Digital Brand Strategist at Wunderman. Avid automotive enthusiast and BMWCCA member. Father of identical twin boys, an avid reader, and foodie. What was your first car? 3-speed manual Chevy Vega in metallic green. It was the $300 16-year old special. ...
May 4th
April 2009
8 posts
Love Nice Things...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Lisa Dimona; She’s a literary agent, a book developer and is fascinated by her clients and her teenagers… What was your first car? Honda Civic Any significant memories w/that car? This was the car we brought our newborn daughter home from the hospital in. Think we had a Fisher Price car seat. What’s parked in your driveway now? No driveway, but...
Apr 30th
Me, The Family Man...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Brad from Arizona; Project Manager/Cubicle dweller by trade. Enjoy Arizona Sports, Television, Poker and my Baby Daughter. What was your first car? 1980 Datsun 210  Any significant memories w/that car? It didn’t have air conditioning in the Arizona heat What’s parked in your driveway now? 2007 Ford Mustang GT Does your car reflect your...
Apr 29th
Strong & Sexy...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Marla Benson; Conservative, mother,car gal, Special Finance Consultant, writer, blogger, Harley enthusiast. What was your first car? 1973 Chevy Nova Any significant memories w/that car? It was strong and sexy What’s parked in your driveway now? 2009 Dodge Charger RT Does your car reflect your personality? Its a demo Favorite vehicle(s)? Aston...
Apr 27th
Parties, Road Trips and More!
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Danielle Hawthorne; Love all of life’s opportunities and challenges! Brand Manager. SOC Entrepreneur. Board member, Wolf Education and Research Center. Wellness focused. What was your first car? Datsun B-710 Hatchback Any significant memories w/that car? I was the “bus”, picked up all my friends on the way to school. Crazy racing, lots of...
Apr 23rd
It Was A Sentra...Come On!
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Chris O’Donnell from Rochester NY; He’s new to twitter - welcome! What was your first car? Nissan Sentra Any significant memories w/that car? It was a sentra…come on? What’s parked in your driveway now? Cadillac Escalade Does your car reflect your personality? No - it reflects my hauling boys around to sports and activities Favorite...
Apr 23rd
Nothing Very Flashy...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Dan Norman; Husband, Father, Business Owner, Internet Marketer and All Around Good Guy… What was your first car? 1980 Blue Ford Mustang Cobra Any significant memories w/that car? It was a five speed which I bought before I knew how to drive it What’s parked in your driveway now? 1995 Chrysler Concorde Does your car reflect your personality? Yes....
Apr 21st
PRIME SS...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Justin Duff; He’s with Dealer HD, a full service website hosting and design company based in the south suburbs of Chicago, IL. What was your first car? 1996 Mustang V6. Any significant memories w/that car? Trading it in for a Camaro! :) What’s parked in your driveway now? 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. Does your car reflect your personality? It’s...
Apr 6th
I Was A Bad Driver...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Alex Schoeneberger; I’m from Texas and I now live in the Soviet Republic of California. I love cars and Dallas Stars hockey. What was your first car? 1994 Jeep Cherokee Any significant memories w/that car? My Jeep was a stick, power nothing, not even 4WD, the big feature it came with was only an AM/FM radio and terrible factory speakers. After it got...
Apr 3rd
March 2009
13 posts
Still Miss It...
Introducing Jeff Lail; I love working in student activities. I dabble in economics, sports and hiphop. Everyday I hustle. What was your first car? 1989 Toyota Camry Any significant memories w/that car? The car had terrible maintenance issues but was fun to drive and own. Still miss it. What’s parked in your driveway now? 2001 Honda Civic Does your car reflect your personality? ...
Mar 31st
The Energizer Bunny!
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Kelly Mullaney;  Web design, social media, internet marketing, photography, community. What was your first car? Gold Pontiac Grand Am Any significant memories w/that car? N/A… What’s parked in your driveway now? Chevy Tracker Does your car reflect your personality? A little. It’s a fun, practical car, hard worker, loyal & reliable....
Mar 27th
My Younger Days, Obviously...
Image via Wikipedia Introducing Tom Pick; Dad, libertarian, b2b web marketing professional and blogger. More: http://tinyurl.com/TomPick What was your first car? 1967 Chevy Impala. It had a V8 but only three of the cylinders actually fired. Any significant memories w/that car? Totaling it 45 days after I bought it, probably the best fate it could have met. What’s parked in your driveway...
Mar 20th
217,000 Miles...
Introducing Stan Sher; He’s just a young man trying to survive in this cruel world. What was your first car? 1989 Toyota Camry LE. Any significant memories w/that car? I drove it until it had 217,000 miles and only got rid of it because the body rusted and would not pass inspection. What’s parked in your driveway now? 2007 Honda Civic SI. Does your car reflect your personality? Yes...
Mar 17th
Plywood Window Replacement...
Introducing Ernest Stolte; Certified Expert Sales Consultant, Fleet Manager, Truck Manager. What was your first car? 1969 Pontiac Custom S. Any significant memories w/that car? The smiling Salesman handed me the keys and said, “Start your dream car:” I cranked and cranked, but the Green Pontiac Lemans Custom S battery was dead, so the next best thing…a jump-start! A new battery proved...
Mar 16th
With The Parking Brake On...
Image by mrapplegate via Flickr Introducing Michael Spaeth; Kodak Engineer who plays Golf, Platform Tennis, Ultimate out of Rochester NY. Also a Vayniac. What was your first car? 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg. Any significant memories w/that car? Teaching my wife to drive stick shift with the parking brake on. What’s parked in your driveway now? Subaru Outback & Honda Civic. Does your car...
Mar 11th