Barry Wolk
06-03-2010, 11:08 AM
Unlike the original group of Mark II owners the current owners seem to cut a bigger swath across social and economic planes. While the original owners were leaders of politics and industry, I think we're leaders in our own right.
While I come from an upper-middle class upbringing, no one in my family could have afforded a new Mark II. In fact, my parents paid $10,000 for a new HOUSE in Detroit's suburbs in 1956.
I've noted that member's bios reflect a wide range of professions and interests. I'd like to hear about yours.
In my case, I change light bulbs for a living. That statement brings out the most incredulous looks from people, but it's true. Actually, I don't do the work anymore, but that's how I started. As an electrician by trade I was always given the task if wiring the ceilings and lighting in new homes because I don't need a ladder to work on an 8-foot ceiling. In fact, I had a helper when I was an apprentice as it was more cost effective to keep me from bending over.:)
I started this business 33 years ago focusing on selling and installing energy efficient hallway lighting for apartment buildings. Then I bought an old utility truck and started servicing parking lot lighting, which now gives us the majority of our work. Every decade or so lighting technology changes for the better, fueling new opportunities.
If you own commercial real estate you might find my site highly "enlightening".;)
http://www.diypulse-start.com
What do you do for a living?
While I come from an upper-middle class upbringing, no one in my family could have afforded a new Mark II. In fact, my parents paid $10,000 for a new HOUSE in Detroit's suburbs in 1956.
I've noted that member's bios reflect a wide range of professions and interests. I'd like to hear about yours.
In my case, I change light bulbs for a living. That statement brings out the most incredulous looks from people, but it's true. Actually, I don't do the work anymore, but that's how I started. As an electrician by trade I was always given the task if wiring the ceilings and lighting in new homes because I don't need a ladder to work on an 8-foot ceiling. In fact, I had a helper when I was an apprentice as it was more cost effective to keep me from bending over.:)
I started this business 33 years ago focusing on selling and installing energy efficient hallway lighting for apartment buildings. Then I bought an old utility truck and started servicing parking lot lighting, which now gives us the majority of our work. Every decade or so lighting technology changes for the better, fueling new opportunities.
If you own commercial real estate you might find my site highly "enlightening".;)
http://www.diypulse-start.com
What do you do for a living?