mayberry days ticket tent
Our family arrived in Mt. Airy early Fri. morning. I grabbed my granddaughter by the hand and hurried to the ticket tent to get our tickets. I was already feeling the Mayberry Mood and wanted to impress her with my Mayberry knowledge. The lady in the tent was very professional and greeted me with Can I help you?. So here I go: friend, I don't have a ticket, I don't even know where it is that I'm a'goin. Well, she looked at me like I was from outer space. Whether she had never heard the football story or really thought I was crazy, I'm not sure. Anyway, I explained what I needed and she fixed us up in short order. It didn't take long to get back into the Mayberry Mood and we had a great time in spite of the rain. I'm introducing a third generation of Mayberry citizens, and nothing makes me happier. I always enjoy Mayberry Chapel on Sunday morning led by Mac McNees, and we met Howard at the Sagebrush later Sunday. I can't wait 'til next year! larryhamr...@att.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
WBMUTBB Silent Auction - Thanks!
We had another successful auction during Mayberry Days and raised $1866.50 on a soggy Saturday morning. Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, and helped out. A special thanks to Harriet Browder for jumping in to answer questions and keep the bids going until the end and to Dewey Lamb for creating some of the best items we've had in the 10 years of having our chapter service project. We have items for next year already waiting to go, so plan now for next year! Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
mayberry days
I'M NOT SURPRISED ITS BEEN SO QUIET ONLINE THIS WEEKEND. ALL THE SERIOUS TAGS FANS WERE AT MAYBERRY DAYS. IT'S ON MY BUCKET LIST OF THINGS TO DO. I'D HAVE GONE THIS YEAR BUT MY PAROLE OFFICER WOULDN'T SIGN OFF ON IT... ROSS FISHER AURORA, IL (HALFWAY TO MT. PILOT) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS
Just want to see that my message gets booked. I am a great fan of TAGS need my daily fix of all of that wholesome fun tender moments. Gail Stormyg ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
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Karen Knotts show
Did anyone attend the Karen Knotts show at Mayberry Days? I am just wondering what her show is like. Didn't get to go to Mayberry Days. (Only been there once. I wasn't sick as a dog, but I had the time of my life.) I would go every year if I wasn't self-employed, and having four horses, two dogs, and two cats to worry about. My husband and I loved it when we went in '04 and got to see Andy himself. Big ain't the word for it. Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins Cheap Diet Help Tips. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYZnASr5GCjsKT8dndENa2VszCIX5VLIv1o6gBE0HtwvrvZ4QFLUZq/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Emma Waston sighting
Hello all, I am watching an episode of Bonanza now with Emma Watson cooking for herself!! Fun Girl-Skippy Sandy ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Saturday at Mayberry- Holland
My friend Mike and I had a wonderful time at Mayberry Days this Saturday. The threat of weather was lingering but the rain didnt bother a soul until about 1:30 pm Id guess. So many outdoor pictures were able to be made without the rain until then. Mike hadnt been to Mayberry Days in years, many years and he was just amazed at the love for TAGS shown there. I go often but still fit right in with his enjoyment. 2 kids in a candy store ! We left Lexington at 830 AM and had my car parked at the end of town at 920am. The front of the parade had just made it at the corner where they turn off main street. Picture TIME ! There was a photographer for the Surry Arts Council taking the pro shots for their site. He said he will post them at the Surry Arts Council Page soon. While he was there stopping traffic for his pro pics, our picture opportunity was being made. I only had a point and shoot digital but so did everyone else. The highlight of my day was when Thelma Lou The REAL Thelma Lou passed by. I yelled Thelma Lou !! Her driver stopped right in front of me. I took a picture. Thelma blew me a kiss !! I yelled Barney messed up BIG TIME . He surely did. The greatest catch of the century just went by me too ! I love you Thelma Lou ! Actors/ess's in the parade were Thelma Lou, Sweet Romena, Charlene Darling, Lou-Ann Poovie and Jim Lindsey. Before Mike and I left for the day we joined some of our on kind in the cinema. The TAGS RERUN Watchers Club meeting. Don Knotts's Daughter Karen was being interviewed on stage. First time I saw her. WOW, what a gorgeous gal ! Clips of Barney scenes were shown on the movie screen and she gave her thoughts on each one. Her favorite ? The one where Barney had to keep singing lower and lower into that hot microphone ! Then Barney went on stage to sing and he thought that amazing baritone voice was his ! To think about it, I think thats my favorite scene too ! She said when she watches the show now she sees Barney, not her father. Also interesting thing she said was ( paraphrasing )when her father watched himself on TV he peered at as though he was overviewing with the show as his work being evaluated. She didnt say that exactly but what she said was that he didnt sit back and laugh at the show like the rest.. I can understand that if I was an actor on the show. She said the appeal for shows back then were the appeal to the actor/ess;s character and not the events so much. The writers for TAGS are genius's . Its said that writers can write and have the actors fill the part but for a writer to write FOR the actors character was much harder. This was the case for TAGS. Lost of questions were being asked to Karen about Don Knotts the man and not the actor which was really neat. I wish I could share more but its so much. You had to be there. Chills were on my arms watching and listening to history. My picture site www.pbase.com is down now. I have pictures to post but cant now. Will soon. Sincerely Holland Lexington NC Just 1 hour from Mayberry _ Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurantsform=MLOGENpubl=WLHMTAGcrea=TEXT_MLOGEN_Core_tagline_local_1x1 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Days
I am going to try to read my scribbled notes and give an account of Mayberry Days, so here goze: 9-24: I awoke at 2:15 AM and never got back to sleep! On top of that, instead of taking one of my Lyrica capsules I took 2, and that causes drowsiness but I had a full power Dr. Pepper and the caffeine kept me awake for the 3 hour trip. I awoke Carol at 6 and finished packing the car, and after a light breakfast got under way just after 7:30. We made a stop at Mebane NC for gas which was 10c a gallon cheaper than Raleigh, then make another stop at the Greensboro rest area before going on into Mt. Airy at 10:25. Of course, the first stop was at Snappy Lunch for our annual pork chop sandwich and merciful goodness, what a sandwich that was! It was hanging out all around the bun but I soon took care of the overhang and got down to serious business! As soon as we finished that, we made our way up to Mayberry on Main and what a nice roomy store they have now! My, goodness!! And Darryl, Debbie and Samantha make you feel so at home with their friendliness and smiles it is a real treat to go in their store! Then of course we checked out the Consignment shop, Emporium at Oak, and other stores as we made our way back to the car, stopping at the PO for my postmarks. I got out my donations for the silent auction and dropped them off at the Surry Arts office, then into the new Andy Griffith Museum which had been open 2 days and what a thrill it was to see all the artifacts in such a beautiful setting! After viewing the museum, we made our way back to the Emporium for some ice cream and walked thru the rest of the store. We decided then to head to the hotel an check in but first, we had to stop at the Goodwill store! Never pass up a good thrift shop! Then to the hotel! How nice...we got upgraded to the new section with microwave and refrigerator...a very comfortable room! After getting the luggage in and unpacked it was time for a short nap. After baths we went down to the hospitality room for a while before turning in for the night. 9-26: Got up at 6, got ready to head out but stopped at Biscuitville for some breakfast and headed downtown about 8:30. We checked out a few stores before heading to the opening ceremonies at the amphitheater. No rain falling yet but forecastagain! Seems like we did this last year! Opening was great as usual with David Browning serving as MC - Master of Confusion - oh...sorry, that's Master of Ceremonies! What a great job you do, David and it is a pleasure to know you! Afterwards, we made the rounds of town again before going to the theater for TAGS videos with the star of the show to answer questions. Spitting a little rain but not too bad. This time at the theater we had LeRoy McNees, George Spence, James Best and Jackie Joseph. As soon as that was over we were SUPPOSED to go to the amphitheater for the trivia contest and internet group photo, but my stomach overrode my brain and we went to eat, but I did remember it at 5:30 when we were too far away to get back in time for the photo. Gotta start making a note to me of what I am to do and when! So, I went back to Mayberry on Main and got me a t-shirt before heading back to hotel and baths. A little after 9 LeRoy and his friends came in to play and sing for us until his voice about gave out around 10:50 so we forgave him and let him go!! He is great and is a great friend, a pleasure to know him and his wife Janice. 9-26: Up at 6:15. Parking lot is wet but nothing falling as of now. We left the hotel a little after 7:30 and picked up our biscuits. We rode down to Main St. and got a parking space on the street where we sat and ate our breakfast, then got into position to watch the parade. Just a few minutes before the parade start the rains came, but not really heavy, just enough to get you kinda soggy if you didn't have a raincoat. But folks, if you are in front of the line watching the parade, keep your 'brellas down as low as you can so the folks in back don't get blocked! It was a great parade with a couple of new little Opies in it, and guess we will have to get a new one as Jamie is soon going off to college! Can you believe that?? The parade moved very slow this year but made it easier to get photos of the ones you wanted. When the parade was over we walked to the playhouse and found the Silent Auction had been moved inside because of the rain. Our donated items brought $41 for the Arts Council and every little bit helps! While the auction was going on the ceremonies preceding the ribbon cutting for the museum were taking place in the theater with all the stars present. At the given moment, Emmett Forrest used a huge pair of scissors...and I do mean huge...you could'a mowed your lawn with them things ...to cut the ribbon and officially open the museum to the public. What a thrill to be a part of that!
Mayberry's Darlings to be inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Mayberry's Darlings - the original Dillards - will be inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on October 1 in Nashville. Here is the full scoop (with slideshow)! http://tinyurl.com/ya445qe ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
More on the Dillards at World Bluegrass Week
More on the Dillards at World Bluegrass Week: *World of Bluegrass brings Steve Martin, Kathy Mattea, Hot Rize, Dillards, Grascals to Nashvillehttp://www.examiner.com/x-11989-Nashville-Gospel-Music--Entertainment-Examiner%7Ey2009m9d28-World-of-Bluegrass-brings-Steve-Martin-Kathy-Mattea-Hot-Rize-Dillards-Grascals-to-Nashville * Tinyurl link at: *http://tinyurl.com/yawqo4v Mayberry Darlings The Dillards to be inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Oct. 1 (slideshow)http://www.examiner.com/x-11989-Nashville-Gospel-Music--Entertainment-Examiner%7Ey2009m9d27-Mayberry-Darlings-The-Dillards-to-Be-Inducted-into-Bluegrass-Music-Hall-of-Fame-Oct-1-slideshow * Tinyurl at: *http://tinyurl.com/y8k3wkc* ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Days Silent Auction
You can't ruin the spirit of Mayberry with any Mafia rain..Thanks, Jeff. Glad to help. The Silent Auction is a wonderful way to meet other Digest folks besides raising funds for the Surry Arts Council, so even if you're not bidding, stop by and see what's offered. And say hey to whoever you're lucky to be standing next to! Years ago I donated a Barney Album I made, the kind you cover with material and decorate? I made Barney's front shirt, complete with patch on the spine, badge, and bullet in the pocket. It raised a goodly sum, and I got a request to make another one. See? You never know what might come from a Maberry Silent Auction. We've got a whole year to get creative. Homemade items do extremely well. So jump in where you can and hang on Harriet, the chicken thief, scratching a path to Mayberry ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Macon Bus
No Ken Anderson at Mayberry Days again. Somebody ought to send Rance Howard in the Macon Bus to fetch him here. Things are pretty cheap in Mayberry, Ken!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tribute Artists
For those of you who didn't come to Mayberry Days, like Ken Anderson, new tribute artists now include Mayor Pike, Emma Brand/Watson, Miss Mary, and Andy himself!! There's also a couple of new Opies. I brought my moldy bullet, but Barney wouldn't let me play Asa. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry days
I'm back home from Mayberry !!! What a great time . You know I've been every where from the top of Sears Tower to the bottom of the Grand canyon and I have never had such a fun loving enjoyable vacation as I had at my first Mayberry days. The people are just the kindest sweetest most accommodating class I have ever met. It was BIG !! Thank you Allen, Jim, and the Surry Arts Council you guys did a terrific job. Everything was so organized and relaxing. I got to meet Maggie Petersen, Ohh What a wonderful, beautiful lady she is. I got a picture with her and me on the truck, gave her a big hug and kissed her on the cheek. Am I in love? And David Browning, man what a class act. He is Just the greatest. I had my picture taken with all the tribute actors EXCEPT FLOYD. Where was Floyd ? Every time I saw him he was surrounded by people or on a stage conducting business. The shows were great, Charlene sang 'Salty Dog' and the Dillard Band was top knotch as was Karen Knotts. She never focused on herself but always on her great father and actor Don. I am so excited to have been there. Just under 800 miles in 13 hours and worth every rain drop. And speaking of raindrops. It was sprinkling Saturday morning about 8:30 and just before the parade started it stopped raining and we didn't get any more rain until the parade was over. Do you think those great Mayberrians in the sky might have had something to do with that. What a great weekend Thanks again to all of you responsible for this celebration. But I have only one question WHERE IS FLOYD. God Bless all Vic ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lets See What was on Tvland Tonight Folks
first up on monday nights marathon is Crime Free Mayberry. Did you all know the very last scene of Andy Griffith laughing out loud at Barney , a three quarter profile is not only fantastic,showing AG as himself but that shot frozen was used a number of times in Tv Guide for adveritizing the show.Jeff Pruitt in Farmer Takes a Wife says little buddy Hales famous quote for years, for the first time HERE.Tvland edited out the famed scene of Andy Griffith's dad coming out on the street. So what else is new? Perfect Lady disturbs me because i dont like the idea of any woman getting the best of Andy Taylor.Andy wasnt being mean for Gail Davis to beat him at skeet shooting. i always have an uneasy feeling seeing this episode. Its all for fun but well Gail was a Annie Oakley on tv prior so i guess this was used as idea for her to show off her shooting skills or did she really have shooting skills her and other tv western heroesand heroines?TheClubmen was on as was the classic Pickle Story and Aunt Bees Brief Encounter with Edgar Buchannan.Rafe Hollister popped up, a character groomed for singing but the actor never went anywhere. Thats it folks. One more marathon tomorrow unless its a repeat of tonight.God Bless. Tom Kessel Col Tims Protege Reject ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
