What is this world coming to? Truck bans in Texas? Texas IS trucks!

We do appreciate having covenants in place; oh, yes, we do. That's what drew us to this particular little spot on the lake. Rules are in place for those who may get a little wayward in how things look. This is not a snobbish thing around these parts, with the exception of no allowances for 18-wheeler cabs, but that's a whole 'nuther story. Here, as in many rural (and some not so rural) areas, piled up stuff can become an issue.

However, in some cases, folks who put together the covenants can go to extremes with their highfalutin' ways. A homeowners group just down the road in Frisco is making the news about which trucks can park in individual owners' driveways. They're not talking about "old" trucks, or those with loud pipes or in bright purple. They are banning new trucks - but only certain models - Ford in particular. If you happen to own a brand new Lincoln or Escalade (to name two), you're still in good graces.

The reasoning? The "type" of people who buy Fords aren't up there in style or class with folks who buy other models. Parting a Texan with his new truck is sure askin' for trouble. Even worse, imagine having to slink around the neighborhood in a lowly $30,000 brand-spanking new black truck.