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Doves Nest

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  The Dove's Nest  Just a hop off the historic town square in downtown Waxahachie, The Dove's Nest offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and entrees prepared with a new American flair in understated French country surroundings.  Chef Andrew Burch and wife, Cindy Burch, welcome you.  Enjoy a delicious lunch and browse Marilyn's Antiques and Gifts.

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  • grayhoundMemoirs of Greyhound Bus Driver - Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm near Forreston, Texas during the 1930's  and this is where his story begins.  Being brought up on a farm, he learned  at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance.  He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary. Read more...
  • otvThe Old Town Village Antique's -This building for over 50 years was the J.C. Penny's Store. Today it is the only three story antique mall in downtown Waxahachie. Inside The Old Town Antique Mall,  there are three floors  full of  the unusual, the unique, the one-of-a-kind item and more just waiting to be discovered. 

     

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  • cfReview The Catfish Plantation - When the Catfish Plantation Restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas is mentioned, the first thing people usually ask is "that's the haunted restaurant, isn't it?"  Yes, it is.  It is known far and wide in that realm. However, we locals know they have the best catfish around. 
     

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  • lizVintage Life Magazines Found - This is great news for all you magazine collectors.  Several weeks back we discovered a box in a local attic that contained a nice collection of Life Magazines. These magazine issues date from 1943 to 1949. There was even a November 1978 issue which featured Micky Mouse. Purchase Magazine Read more...
MEMOIRS OF A GREYHOUND BUS DRIVER PDF Print E-mail
grayhoundMemoirs of Greyhound Bus Driver - Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm near Forreston, Texas during the 1930's  and this is where his story begins.  Being brought up on a farm, he learned  at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance.  He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary. Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm in Forreston, Texas during the 1930's  and this is where his story begins.  Being brought up on a farm, he learned  at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance.  He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary.  Morgan has some wonderful stories about life in Ellis County.  He told of coming to Waxahachie every Saturday and having a hamburger at Happy Drummin's Hamburgers.  He offers a unique look at  American life as he traversed the United States as the driver of a Greyhound bus.  Most of Morgan's friends probably know him as a bus driver but, as this book details, he has led a pretty interesting life.

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Reviewed by: Russ Thomas (4/3/2005)(Indiana)
Great read. I felt as if I was actually on each bus trip. This book was very difficult to put down. I think I finished it in a day and a half.

Reviewer:  Don Carroll ( Houston, Texas
What an interesting book.  As I read about the incidents in the author's
life it's almost like being there.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in a little piece of recent history.  It paints a realistic picture of life in simpler times.

Dorethy E. Bridgeford SPELLBINDING
This sincere book takes one on travels he might never take otherwise than reading Grady's adventures by piloting his plane and by bus. I read it in two sittings, and recommend it as entertaining with great insight into Grady's very own personal values. It is a nice, beautifully presented book for all sexes and ages.

The Book is $16.95 plus postage and can be purchased in our online Emporium Book Section

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