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Wordless Wednesday…It’s a Texas Thang

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Wordless Wednesday…It’s a Texas Thang

 

When we lived in Florida, as much as I loved our life there, I missed Texas and Texans.

We were reminded just how much we were back in the great State of Texas when we squeezed our little Prius into a parking space. 

 

There’s a special relationship between a Texan and their pickup truck.  It hauls feed and equipment for ranches and farms, hunting gear for the deer lease, and…well you really don’t need a reason to own a pickup truck. 

 

 

Our pickup trucks are like our X, Instagram, or Facebook. They are how we communicate and express ourselves!


                                                                           

If a man's from Texas, he'll tell you.
If he's not, why embarrass him by asking?

John Gunther

 

Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word.
John Steinbeck.


Give me an Army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle... Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I'll win a war.
George S. Patton
**My apologies to Endre Barath, Jr. 

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. In respect to Endre Barath, Jr. and others I know who graduated from WestPoint, George Patton was wrong on this one and right on so many others. That said nobody can deny how Texans love their state. Unlike those who live in others. Larry does not have a pickup? Enjoy your day.

Jan 15, 2025 05:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin oddly enough, he's never owned a pickup truck. He's always had large SUV's. Others in our family have pickups. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:17 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Also with the shotgun hanging in the back pick-up window. great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

 

Jan 15, 2025 05:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Bill Salvatore - East Valley I haven't seen as many of those lately. Could be they're afraid they'll be stolen. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:18 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

So Kathy, we're all curious...where's the Streib's pick-up?

Jan 15, 2025 05:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Larry doesn't hunt or need a large truck to carry his RC planes and kayaks anymore and I don't need it for staging so we dtiched the gas guzzlers. We got a Prius years ago and love it. (We also have a little red convertible)

Jan 15, 2025 06:20 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love the quotes! And trucks are a big thing where I am also. We have two!

Jan 15, 2025 05:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I would love a Ford 250 in black or dark blue. I honestly don't know why I'd need one though. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:23 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Kathy Streib , we do use them a lot. The older one has 225000+ miles on it, and that's the plow/visitor vehicle. The newer one is used to haul building materials, wood, tow the camping trailer, tow the trailer that we put the side-by-side on, etc. They are definitely work vehicles!

Jan 16, 2025 05:01 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I had to chuckle all the way through your post! Texans love their Pick-ups! I love all your quotes they are spot on!

Jan 15, 2025 06:25 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX that we do!!!! I was meeting someone a few years ago and they told me to look for a white pick up! Are you kidding! This is Texas...white pickups everywhere. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:24 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

It seems pick ups are liked everywhere. In our neck of the woods it is more Amish Buggies than pick ups.

Jan 15, 2025 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 that is so funny!!!!  There are pickups or large SUVs everywhere here. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:26 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

I live in Florida, but am a native Texan. There is literally nothing like Texas. 

Jan 15, 2025 07:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Doug Rogers I agree. The first time I flew back to Texas from FL and heard my dear Texas accent, I almost cried. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:28 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for adding smiles to our faces with your quote selections.

I hope all is going well for you this week.

Jan 15, 2025 08:58 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Thank you!!! We're bracing for a hard freeze next week. Hope you and Chef Dolores are doing well. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:29 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have to say, there is nothing better than Florida parking spots...lol....all made for Lincoln Town Cars I think.

Jan 15, 2025 09:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I have to laugh! Down in Delray you could tell when the season was in high gear. 8 out of 10 cars were Maseritis, Porsches, etc. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:32 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy, back in the day, I had a company car but I always had a pickup for a number of things.  Miss it.

 

Jan 15, 2025 10:16 AM
Kathy Streib

I know what you mean Will Hamm If you don't own a pickup, you should have a friend or family member with one. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:34 PM
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

I don't mind the populated areas of Texas, but parts of  I 10 when driving through make me crazy.

Jan 15, 2025 12:03 PM
Kathy Streib

Same here Don Baker We drove in once from southern CO and that trip was so boring!!

Jan 15, 2025 06:38 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks, Kathy Streib, for this delightful peek into Texas pride and the charm of pickup trucks! Your words perfectly capture that unique spirit, and I can’t help but smile thinking about the special bond you share with your home state!

Jan 15, 2025 01:03 PM
Kathy Streib

Lew Corcoran Thank you!!! I do carry around a lot of Texas pride. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:39 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy you just need to go half way, and attach a couple of flags to that prius.  🤣

Jan 15, 2025 01:59 PM
Kathy Streib

LOL George Souto That would be a sight!!!  It did look funny seeing it with a kayak hanging out the back of it. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:40 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, still laughing!    We have quite a few pick-up trucks here, but also SUVs needed with snow and ice.

Jan 15, 2025 02:56 PM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox my ideal garage would have a pickup, large SUV, dark blue VW Bug, and one convertible. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:44 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy I guess that makes me an honorary Texan a long time ago!!!  Cowboy hat, fringed boots, big belt buckle and tight jeans........driving around in Gary's big truck!!

 

Jan 15, 2025 04:18 PM
Kathy Streib

Hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten it's all in the swagger and TUDE!!!!

Jan 15, 2025 06:45 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

Great quotes!

We have LOTS of cars here in CA, including those big pick-ups and plenty of SUVs!

Jeff

Jan 15, 2025 05:31 PM
Kathy Streib

Jeff Dowler, CRS let's face it...trucks and SUVs are practical. 

Jan 15, 2025 06:46 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  thank you for the honorable mentions, I was a huge fan of  Gen. George S Patton, was not familiar with this quote of his..... and thank you Wayne Martin :))Endre

Jan 15, 2025 11:12 PM
Kathy Streib

LOL Endre Barath, Jr. I couldn't resist!!!!   

Jan 16, 2025 03:57 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a funny picture with your little Prius amongst all the big trucks, haha.

Jan 16, 2025 05:12 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England it is, isn't it. I love our Prius but you're right...it looks funny with big trucks around it .

Jan 16, 2025 04:00 PM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I'm not from Texas, but I'm from the south. A co-worker told me once that "everybody needed a pick-up truck". I don't own one, but I have access to one, and that's good enough for me.

Jan 16, 2025 07:31 AM
Kathy Streib

Same here Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty We both used to drive suv's but don't need them now. Besides we have friends, neighbors and relatives with trucks, 

Jan 16, 2025 04:03 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

We do LOVE our truck....I bet it would fit right in down there in Texas!

Jan 16, 2025 08:36 AM
Kathy Streib

Sharon Tara you'd fit right in...especially with your camper. 

Jan 16, 2025 04:05 PM