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07-02-2008, 03:48 PM
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Everytime I visit Abilene, I make sure I go to Hastings, they have a great Western section of books. I also make sure I go to Harold's BBQ, or the Dixie Pig to eat. Its a given.
I wish I could move to Abilene, I would love to retire there in 10 years or so. But the move would put my wife and I farther away from family and make visits harder. That is important to us.
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07-02-2008, 04:01 PM
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Cowboybootnut,
Is the Dixie Pig still open? I drove by there not long ago and it looked closed to me. I could be totally wrong about that, though.
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07-02-2008, 04:05 PM
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El Paso Tx does.. ( I need to get out of this goofy mood I'm in. No one will get the joke.)
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07-02-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vantexan
I've been a fan of Hastings for many years. Go to their website and see the many towns they serve in the western U.S.. Many small towns are better for having a Hastings. Tyler has one too. I belIeve Longview, Texarkana, and I'm not sure but I think Abilene also has a Books-a-Million, which is pretty big in the southeast U.S.. When it comes to books, there's B&N, Borders, and everyone else. Luckily we have Amazon.com today too. I can live about anywhere with the Internet and satellite tv!
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We do have Books-A-Million in Abilene, and I really like it.
Our Hastings, by the way, is expanding into a huge place right across the street from the present one. They are adding better coffee and tea areas and drive through convenience. I believe it will give any Barnes and Noble a run for its money. |
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07-02-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by teatime
Cowboybootnut,
Is the Dixie Pig still open? I drove by there not long ago and it looked closed to me. I could be totally wrong about that, though.
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It is open for breakfast and lunch. They have taken off this week and maybe next for vacation/holiday. I hear they do that every year. One of my best friends lives in Abilene, and he gives me a "Pig" report frequently.
Great breakfast.  |
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07-02-2008, 04:16 PM
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Cowboybootnut,
Is the Dixie Pig still open? I drove by there not long ago and it looked closed to me. I could be totally wrong about that, though.
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I eat at Dixie Pig every Saturday with friends. It is still open. They close the first week of July every year and give all of their employees vacation. They will re-open on July 7. Barbara and Lisa need their rest! |
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07-02-2008, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboybootnut
It is open for breakfast and lunch. They have taken off this week and maybe next for vacation/holiday. I hear they do that every year. One of my best friends lives in Abilene, and he gives me a "Pig" report frequently.
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Sorry, I had not read your response when I responded to Teatime. |
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07-02-2008, 04:20 PM
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El Paso Tx does.. ( I need to get out of this goofy mood I'm in. No one will get the joke.)
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Great place to study Spanish. |
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07-02-2008, 04:36 PM
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Sorry, I had not read your response when I responded to Teatime.
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No problem.
I have been there on Saturdays for breakfast with my Abilene pal. I love their Pig Omlette. Sandy usually waits on us. From what I heard, there use to be many Dixie Pigs in Texas, and they were open 24 hours a day.
Sorry to get off topic, but when I think of Abilene, I think of eating good.  |
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07-02-2008, 04:46 PM
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Are they related to the Pig Stand diners? I know there's one of those in Houston.
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