1969
Ford Mustang Mach 1
Long hood, shaker scoop, blacked-out details—the unmistakable shape that started the collection.
Meet the management
Dobby & Chip
Two good dogs, two loyal friends, and a shared belief that every soft surface belongs to them. Alyx, their dog sitter, helps keep the household in good hands.
Dobby
At 11 years old, Dobby is the bigger tan dog: part Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, and American Pit Bull Terrier. He’s a loyal friend, a very good dog, and a protector who’s always ready for a good “walk walk.”
Chip
At 5 years old, Chip is the smaller tan dog: a Chiweenie, mostly Chihuahua and Dachshund. Compact frame, satellite-dish ears, undeniable main-character energy—and he’s the boss.
Chip’s song
Chip explains his thoughts on Alyx, his dog sitter and best friend.
The garage
Classic muscle to electric bus
Four very different answers to the same question: what should we drive today?
2025
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The bus, recharged: blue-and-white two-tone, all-electric, and impossible to lose in a parking lot.
2025
Ford Bronco
White, square-shouldered, and ready for the road to get less civilized.
2025
Ford F-150 Platinum PowerBoost
The gray hybrid workhorse: equal parts polished road-tripper and ready-for-anything truck.
Life, lately
What’s happening now
Backyard projects, memorable football weekends, and whatever catches the camera next.
Retired professional bowlerA former member of the Professional Bowlers Association.
Kentucky ColonelAn honorary title with a little Southern distinction.
Ordained ministerA résumé with range.
Pizza oven incoming
A Pronto 500 is joining the backyard setup. Deposit down; pickup is next week.
Football season
Lions and Notre Dame weekends—best served with something coming off the grill.
Florida in the frame
Birds in the yard, sunset walks, dog interruptions, and the small moments worth keeping.
Backyard bird watch
From Birdynumnums
Photos from Birdynumnums, Tom and Amy’s bird feeder—where common ground-doves, cardinals, blue jays, and grackles stop by for a close-up. Want a live look? Reach out to Tom for access to the feeder cam.
South Bend to Green Bay · September 4–6, 2026
One loud football weekend
The trip started with AC/DC’s PWR UP Tour at Notre Dame Stadium, then headed north for the Notre Dame–Wisconsin Shamrock Series game at Lambeau Field. Friends, football, a numbered concert poster, and plenty of game-day character along the way.