Phantom 2,531 Posted September 16, 2006 GERALD FORD AINT GONNA DIE BECAUSE GLENN FORD DIED 2 WEEKS AGO AND I CANT SEE 2 G FORDS DYING SO CLOSE TOGETHER! It could be three. The Ford Motor Company is in trouble. Ahh but that would be a "B Ford" or rather "W Ford" depends if you call him Bill or William. Although the only way I can see Bill Ford dying is by suicide as he was quite happy to step down as CEO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted September 16, 2006 Am I right in thinking that the kind of brainless drive-by business we've been shipping on these threads has notably increased since Iain was banned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted September 16, 2006 Am I right in thinking that the kind of brainless drive-by business we've been shipping on these threads has notably increased since Iain was banned? Not only that, but occassionally I swear I've seen iain himself post on here, only to have his posts mysteriously disappear. Perhaps like this one will... all evidence must be destroyed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicago103 41 Posted September 18, 2006 I just news googled Gerald Ford and today is the 25th anniversary of the opening of his presidential library in Grand Rapids, Michigan and no he will not be in attendence for the anniversary, I bet the next time he goes there will be for his funeral. Another anniversary, another opportunity to have a timely death, although this kind of pales in comparison to the day he became president and the day he pardoned Nixon as far as irony is concerned. In terms of what people have said about why havent we heard more news about Gerald Ford's health, well for one Ford doesnt have the same paparazzi factor as other ex-presidents and thus unless something really major happens it isnt going to be news. He is a 93 year old with major health problems, he could die today or he could live for years to come. Unless I hear something new or there are any new major developments I say things are looking fairly good for him to break Reagan's record in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicago103 41 Posted October 5, 2006 Gerald Ford to attend event in Michigan Ford Public Policy school to have special guest Updated: Oct 2, 2006 04:17 PM GRAND RAPIDS - Gerald Ford is returning to Michigan next week for the dedication of the public policy school named in his honor at his alma mater. The former president will be at the University of Michigan on October 13 for the ceremony for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Ford, 93, and his wife, Betty, plus other family members will attend the event, which is closed to the public. Well apparently that pace maker and angioplasty did him some good and he is not on his death bed if he is healthy enough to travel to and attend an event. It will be interesting to look at pictures of him from the event when they are released. I imagine he wont be speaking though, I saw a clip of him from this spring from when Bush visited him and his speech is quite slow and slurred now. Still its pretty impressive that a 93 year old ex-president is still well enough to attend events. I say he will at least break Reagan's record for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted October 5, 2006 One month and six days to go, looks do-able. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest USMC_Girl Posted October 12, 2006 Current update: Ford is currently very ill. The marine corps has already been planning his funeral for when he passes away. This year has been a very trying year for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted October 12, 2006 Thirty days short of that record, the tension mounts eh? Mind, other than the drive by post above I'm struggling to find a reputable news provider that'll confirm a sudden and serious downturn in his health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 12, 2006 Current update: Ford is currently very ill. The marine corps has already been planning his funeral for when he passes away. This year has been a very trying year for him. I doubt it. He is scheduled to attend an event at the University of Michigan on Oct 13th (tomorrow) according to this article. It would be interesting to see how he looks in the photos from that event Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 12, 2006 Current update: Ford is currently very ill. The marine corps has already been planning his funeral for when he passes away. This year has been a very trying year for him. I doubt it. He is scheduled to attend an event at the University of Michigan on Oct 13th (tomorrow) according to this article. It would be interesting to see how he looks in the photos from that event My guess is that you're both sort of wrong. He is in the hospital (which means unlikely to attend the event tomorrow), but it doesn't seem as if he's dying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 12, 2006 My guess is that you're both sort of wrong. He is in the hospital (which means unlikely to attend the event tomorrow), but it doesn't seem as if he's dying. They keep doing those medical tests on him, the poor bugger. One would expect that after so many years the results are known. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted October 12, 2006 One wonders how many more tests the man can undergo. He seems to spend as much time in hospital as he does at home. Come on Gerald time to give up your enfeebled grip on life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted October 12, 2006 Tempus man, they'll keep him gannin to November 12th if they can. Still leaves us plenty of scope to - like - score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Paul Fairbanks Posted October 12, 2006 Gerald Ford has few time of life. His death seem to be imminent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 13, 2006 Gerald Ford has few time of life. His death seem to be imminent. Theyre saying hes doing good.I will place a bet on him beating Reagans record for sure.In fact I think he'l be around for a couple years yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted October 13, 2006 Reagan's record, yes. Two years, c'mon, before you bet on that ask yourself why so many bookmakers drive decent cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted October 13, 2006 Slightly off-topic, but I can't help but notice that, quite often, those who were less-successful at what they did tend to last longer. Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford etc were hardly the greatest presidents (okay, Regan is an odd one). Also, take the Beatles - Ringo Starr was, in many people's minds, the worst of the lot - but I reckon he'll be the last one of the "main" four left. UK party leaders could also be thrown into the mix - Foot, Callaghan etc. Two of the least successful party leaders of all time, yet they one is still living and one lived to a ripe old age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted October 13, 2006 UK party leaders could also be thrown into the mix - Foot, Callaghan etc. Two of the least successful party leaders of all time, yet they one is still living and one lived to a ripe old age. If that theory proves correct then Iain Duncan Smith will make it to at least 120. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ward Cleaver Posted October 13, 2006 Is it true, I mean really true that Gerald Ford has no middle toe on his left foot? Is this perhaps why he has lived for so long a time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted October 13, 2006 I guess because Ford hasn't been taken to the Mayo Clinic for the tests that it's not to do with his pacemaker. So I'm thinking we'll find out once he's been released, like last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted October 13, 2006 So I'm thinking we'll find out once he's been released, like last time. I opened my eyes a couple minutes after seven this morning with the news on the bottom of the TV screen saying that Ford was back in the hospital. I mean he is such a pain in the ass. Of course this is routine. I expect to hear of his release by lunch time tommorow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted October 13, 2006 Is it true, I mean really true that Gerald Ford has no middle toe on his left foot? Is this perhaps why he has lived for so long a time? Who's your drug dealer? He's sellin' you some dodgy stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 14, 2006 Ford "strong and doing well" says son Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted October 14, 2006 If the above is correct he'll make it to January 1st and rule himself out for us. Mebbe he could be chased next year to post here. Long shot but it'd be a coup of monumental proportions. Re the longevity comments above. Whatever Carter's failings as a president he's - arguably - the most successful ex-president in living memory given his work for international peace brokering. Dunno if he still keeps an interest in peanut farming, mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted October 15, 2006 If the above is correct he'll make it to January 1st and rule himself out for us. Mebbe he could be chased next year to post here. Long shot but it'd be a coup of monumental proportions. Re the longevity comments above. Whatever Carter's failings as a president he's - arguably - the most successful ex-president in living memory given his work for international peace brokering. Dunno if he still keeps an interest in peanut farming, mind. Here here I say we put the old codger on next weeeks list! CARterr was a dismnnal excuse for a PreSIDent (noticeee my referal to Sid Vicious who died durin the cArtrer regime))? Wonderinng has Smirky ever been on the annuall listing before? As for Ford, I saw on the news last night that he is canceling alll immediate public appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
