The Ford Curse

The Ford Curse

No one knows exactly when it started but it is believed to have started around the time that the King of England banished the Fords from England to Ireland.  I don’t know all the reason but as I understand it, members of the Ford Family irritated the King of England in some manner and he sent them to Ireland. 

What; you want to know if Ireland had a choice or if they were happy; I don’t know if Ireland had a choice or if they were happy to have the Fords, check the history books. Ireland is most likely where the Fords acquired the red hair and possibility their temper.  I know it is hard to believe that any Ford would have a temper, but…  My mother told me that as a boy my dad had fire truck red hair and a face full of freckles.  A man that knew my dad as a boy said, “Your dad would rather fight that eat”.  Although there was red hair in our family my boys did not get the red hair.  Some relatives with the red hair considered it a curse but that is not the, “Ford Curse”.

               The phrase, “Ford Curse”, may have been around for years. Most recently it was brought back to life by Claire Ford.  Claire married into the family (wife of David) and even though not a blood relative, the Ford Curse will attach itself to anyone with the name Ford. 

               To explain in more detail the “Ford Curse” can and will bestow its self to non-Fords. This is done through frequent association with any member of the Ford Family.  As an example, last year in late May early June time frame, during a week-long vacation ride through New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, an outsider was cursed.  Jason and I rode our motorcycles through parts of 5 states and I must say it was very pleasant riding with temps ranging from 40s in the morning to highs of around mid-70s during the days.  Obviously it was somewhat cooler at 11,000 feet where we were above the snow line in the Rocky Mountains. As nice as it was at higher altitudes, it was hotter than blazes riding in Texas on the last day of the ride. 

We visited the Grand Canyon which was on my bucket list. Jason was able to see the house where his family lived, in New Mexico, when he was born.  During or ride to the Grand Canyon we experienced cross winds that were at 40 mph and gusting higher. If you have ever ridden a motorcycle in cross winds you will understand that it is not comfortable and not safe.  Motor homes and vehicles pulling camping trailers were also having trouble staying on the roads in the cross winds and there was dust or sand in the air.

At some point in time I had explained to Jason about the “Ford Curse”. I believe we were in Clovis New Mexico which was the last night of the ride when Jason acknowledged the curse.  As you can imagine, although I was somewhat surprised, it was not a complete shock to me that the Ford Curse has acquired a new victim.   Some of you may know I ride at least weekly throughout the summer months with Jason, Wayne, Glen and others, so naturally I had assumed at least one if not all of them may succumb to the “Ford Curse”.  Jason is the only rider in our group that does not have a Gold Wing motorcycle. I don’t believe that has much if any bearing on why the “Ford Curse” picked him. 

Ø  I have noticed that the youngest Fords show more evidence of the curse. 

Ø  Age seems to reduce the consequence of the “Ford Curse”. 

Ø  The “Ford Curse” usually manifests itself when sitting at the table.

Ø  It will manifest itself when sitting in a recliner.

The “Ford Curse” defined; “the inability to keep food or drink that should go into your mouth, off your clothing.” 

Now that you understand the “Ford Curse” you may experience the effects and liabilities of having food or drink on your clothing.  

 

From the never ending thoughts of Don Ford      

 

Thanks.

 

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