TALKING WITH TJ

As we begin our journey into the descent of madness that is my mind and the crazy antics of my life, I would like to first introduce myself. My name is TJ, blah blah blah, that sums it up and all you need to know. Whew… got past the CRAP no one cares about! Now for the good stuff.

Mustang culture is one that is very unique and brings together people from all walks of life. One thing is for sure though, the STANG Mag crew isn’t your typical crew. We are a bunch of weirdos, oddballs, and outcasts. We party hard and live by our ride or die motto and have adventures like no other.

From partying in various spots all over the U.S., to touring some of America’s most haunted sites, to having my ass spanked by a beautiful Latina in Las Vegas in front of a restaurant packed full of guests (and owning it), it’s never a dull moment! All I can say is... strap in, rev the shit out of your motor, and let’s go!

Irish Lineage

It’s March and you know what that means? St. Patty’s Day, one of the best days of the year! Booze…booze…and more booze filled with cheap shenanigans. You know what? In recent years Ford also has celebrated St. Patty’s Day as traditionally, it is the time for special announcements of Green Mustangs! In 2018 on St. Patty’s Day, Ford had announced the release of the color Need for Green for the 2019 model. The color has been described as a “confident, youthful attitude, and vibrant that jumps out at you, giving Mustang enthusiasts a car that pops out in a crowd.”

Honestly, I love this color. It’s bold, bright, and in your face. In 2019, Ford celebrated with the announcement of the 2020 GT500 in Grabber Lime, which is a more subdued shade of green. Ford has announced that the inspiration of the color draws from the colors of vintage Mustangs of the 1970s. How cool is that? A blast from the past.

Is all this a coincidence that Ford is celebrating a St. Patty’s day or maybe just a great marketing campaign? I think NOT!

Fun Fact, Henry Ford’s ancestors were from Cork, Ireland. Well initially the family has been traced back to England but during the 16th century they settled in Ireland. Henry Ford’s grandfather, John Ford, was born close to the town of Ballinascarthy. The Ford Family farmed a section of land that they had leased in 1819 in this area. They tended this land until they immigrated to America in 1847 due to the height of the great famine. During this transition to America, the journey was very treacherous. On the journey to America, they went from Ireland to Queenstown, Canada but during that trip, John’s wife Tomasina, did not survive. After this tragic loss John settled with his family, including his 21 year old son William at Dearborn, Michigan and continued to do what they knew how to do best, farming. It was here that William met Mary Litogot, which the two married in 1861 and gave birth to their first son Henry Ford in 1863. Henry’s strong Irish lineage instilled a strong work ethic which drove him to become an engineer with the Edison illuminating company. In 1901 he successfully built his first car and established the Ford Motor Company in 1903. It wasn’t until 1908 after he introduced the Model T that Ford Motor Company took off.

As you can see Ford comes from an Irish lineage and continues to celebrate their roots today with the celebration of St. Patty’s day. Trust me, we at STANG Mag did our part as well to celebrate our Irish heritage. Drinking and enjoying our family time together at our local Irish pub. Happy St. Patty’s day and stay safe, car season is just about to kick off!