Dains Traveling Days: Issue #22 -- Waco Texas

Next stop, Waco, Texas. It's a lovely town, and well worth the visit.
I'm sure everyone has heard of Chip and Joanna Gaines, and their HGTV show, Fixer Upper. You can read their story by going to the above link.. Here's a link for Magnolia Market at the Silos, in downtown Waco. We spent an afternoon at their facility, shopping, eating, and generally hanging out. It was great, David says, "especially the eating part."

Chip has a special corner on the lower level of the Magnolia shop. From what we hear, there are plans in the works to create a larger area within the actual silo's.

When you visit the market don't forget to stop by the new cupcake shop, Silos Baking Co.!
David had a hard time choosing, so he bought dozens. There may be a line, but you'll be glad you waited. While waiting, you can fill out your order card, but once inside you may have to add on.

Most people know that one of Joanna's favorite things is to plant flower gardens. She does this both on their farm, and at the Silos. Within the grounds of Magnolia Silos there is a garden area and garden shop.

Just a note for any fellow Retired LEO's:

A legal issue we take care of annually is our firearms carry renewal. Since we are both retired law enforcement, per federal law, if we qualify with our firearm once a year we are able to carry our firearms in all USA states and territories. As this must be completed in our state of residence, we qualify in the Dallas area with Mike Lane, and his company Texas Firearms Training Academy. Mike is also a captain with a local police department in the area. He even has a classroom, range & building simulation range on his ranch for training local officers, and school teachers, how to stay safe. He also qualifies other civilians for firearms carry. Thanks Mike, we'll see you again next year.