Starting Off Bad, Ending Good

Ford spends big bucks advertising how their trucks are built tough and how great they are, but not everyone agrees.

A homeowners' association in Texas doesn't like the tough Ford truck, but they do like other trucks and SUVs including Hummers thank you very much.


Dallas HOA prohibits parking F-150 in driveway; Lincoln Mark LT allowed

A Texas homeowner in Frisco (just north of Dallas) has been told by the Stonebriar HOA that his new Ford F-150 isn't allowed to be parked in his driveway.

The Association, established to protect Jim Greenwood's interests (that's the theory at least), will allow his neighbor's Cadillac Escalades, Honda Ridgelines, and even a HUMMER or two, but his new pickup violates a rule that prohibits pickups in the driveway.

When Mr. Greenwood inquired as to why a Lincoln Mark LT could park in the neighborhood, but his practically identical F-150 couldn't, the response from the HOA was, "'It's our belief that Lincoln markets to a different class of people."

Another classic example of a Homeowners' Association run amok.


You know the United States is struggling with inflation when the 99-Cent Only Store raises prices.


The 99-Cent Only Store, a Los Angeles-based chain whose logo for years has been "Nothing over 99-cents. Ever" is doing just that. The chain is raising prices on some items. There will be some things that will now indeed cost more than 99 cents.

I'm thinking of contacting the ACLU and filing a class action law suit.

They have advertised for years "Nothing over 99-cents. Ever."

Ever to me means they cannot raise their prices ever!!!

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.

ev·er –adverb
1. at all times; always
2. continuously
3. at any time
4. in any possible case

Of course on the other hand that may not be a bright idea. Even if the 99 cent store becomes the $1.10 store and the dollar stores become the $1.11 store, they still have good deals.

With the economy being on the verge of a depression, I find the dollar stores a lot more crowded when I am there shopping.


Speaking of shopping:

If you are like me, a lot of you have a garage or an attic full of stuff you have saved for years.

If anyone out there happens to have one of these and wants to part with it real cheap let me know as the wife would like one.

Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck Lunchbox (1954)

Made by the Adco Liberty Company in 1954, this rare lunchbox features Mickey Mouse on the front and Donald Duck on the back.

Donald Duck's nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, are shown on both the front and back as well.



Well, for all my loyal readers out there I am taking the rest of the week off.

I know, I know, you will feel a great sense of loss by not getting your dose of wisdom the rest of the week, but I have a good excuse.


My son, Stacey, is flying in from Reno for a short visit so rather than burning the midnight oil to produce a quality blog, I am going to spend the time visiting with him.

I value you my readers, so until next week take care.