Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 12, Issue 26, message #3
John Masters was about to kick Barney out from the choir - the very day he asked him to join. John called the emergency meeting (to tell then he was going to tell Barney Fife to get out of the choir). Andy, Thelma Lou & Aunt Bee refused to tell Barney so John restated "then I'll tell him". One diversion (secret meeting practice - John's idea) and reaffirmation that he'd tell Barney. The last meeting with Andy, Thelma Lou and John left little doubt when he tells Andy that it's "you or me" led Andy to develop his alternate ways: uvula (I got one) & the solo microphone. John delivered the bad news when the Ralph Prichard, first tenor, had to drop out - of course, that was an announcement and not a "man-up" confrontation... John called the PO-lice to evict the Darlings when he KNEW there was more than one tenant in the hotel room. He knew better than to take the law into his own hands. Gary A. Johnson Chicken thieves & whatnot Lubbock, near Kelsey's Woods, TX Message: 3 Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:58:59 + (UTC) From: jgr...@frontier.com To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Observation of the pageant and names Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I watched "the Pageant" recently. That teh episode about the Centennial, and Aunt Bee trying out for Lady Mayberry. Just some rambling thoughts here. There were a few times when Aunt Bee had to go to Play practice, that Andy just seemed to be kicking back at home. Why wasn't he, as "James Merriweather" going to play practice as well. Perhaps they were just working on certain scenes, but he doesn't seem the type not to be there to support. Did John Masters ever deliver bad news? He chickened out and had Andy tell Barney when he was a lousy singer, and he had Andy do the same thing when Aunt Bee was a lousy actress. For a guy so worried about his reputation in the norther part of th state, he was a bit spineless. If the script of Happy Valley was true..whetever happened to the Indian reservation, and Nugatuck's family?? All we hear about after that is one Native American at election time. I find it interesting that just a few days ago, I made fun of my own name (Gritton) with my post about "the Grit" and then there was a little moulage about the name Crump and Ken's piece that I found very witty and harmless. We can all be like Barney at times and be "high-spirited" but we goota watch that vein poppin out of our neck, when we take things too seriously. I agree that the name Crump, was conjured up by the writers to make Andy think of a teacher who might be somewhat repulsive. Miss Crump then showed by her physical appearance, and manner, that you can't judge a person by their name. She, if fact, brought a certain grace and dignity to the name Crump "C_R_U_M_P". I agree,though, that we need to respect the names of real people. We've all probably been teased about something, and a name is something every deserves repsct for. Grittin..my teeth--The Untrained Voice no, My Name is Talyor, I don't need the Tailor stop. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 12, Issue 26
If the script of Happy Valley was true..whetever happened to the Indian eservation, and Nugatuck's family?? All we hear about after that is one Native merican at election time. The native Americans are mentioned again in the episode about the Battle of Mayberry. Opie interviews Tom Strongbow, who looked curiously like Hank the bowler from Mt. Pilot when Howard bowled his 300. Maybe Tom Strongbow was a descendant of Nugatuck? Perhaps the reservation survived at least as long as until the Battle of Mayberry. One would presume that Mayberry had already been founded at the time of the battle. Maybe they moved after getting embarassed by the true story of the battle? Brad "Neil Bentley" Cunningham "My card, in case you ever need my services" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 12, Issue 26
They suggest that anyone travelling in the current icy conditions should make sure they have the following: Shovel Blankets or sleeping bag Extra clothing including hat and gloves 24 hours worth of food De-Icer ock Salt and cat litter ell Phone Flashlight with spare batteries Road Flares or Reflective Triangles Empty gas Can First Aid Kit Booster cables Mike - don't forget your jack... I see the shovel is ready, but how about the rake? Brad "Neil Bentley" Cunningham "My card, in case you ever need my services" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Snow at NC Outer Banks
Hey, Mayberry friends. I've heard on the news that the NC Outer Banks had 4-6" of snow over the weekend. That's unusual for that area. Most of us know that's where Andy Griffith lives but Andy Taylor would probably say,"Curious, Curious," or "Call the (snowplow) man," or "Yep, that's definitely not a rain." Larry in Lincolnton The weatherman says we may get snow again (whew!) Tues. & Wed. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Update from Mayberry On Main
Thanks to all who came for our "Mayberry Day" in Mount Airy on Saturday.
Special thanks to our favorite Mayberry Drunk - Otis Campbell aka Kenneth
Junkin, who came up from Alabama, just for our event. He livened up the place
and made lots of fans smile for photo ops. We had lots of fun and good trivia
contests and door prizes. Hope anyone who missed the fun, will come to visit
when they are in Andy's hometown - we always have something going on.
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I enjoyed being able to stop by and visiting with you all (Debbie, Darrel,
Samantha, and Kenneth). It was my second visit there (first in the new
location). What particularly struck me is that as y'all had TAGS playing on a
TV, all of us seemed glued to it. We watched Frank Myers expecting to collect
on his bond like it was the first time we've seen the episode. TAGS may be set
in days gone by, but it never gets old.
Don Good
("I'll take it in cash.")
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Skeet
Yes, they did shoot skeet in one episode. Andy got beat out by Gail Davis. Not surprised, though, she used to play Annie Oakley. And you know,I never have found a good recipe for skeet. They always turn out tough no matter how we cook 'em. dan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Crumps & Pooveys
Hey, Mayberry friends. There are a number of Crump and Poovey families living in my area of NC. I went to high school with a couple of Crump boys and had a neighbor that married a Poovey and I know their children, but it wasn't a good idea to make fun of their names. You'd probably wind up with a knot on your head. Just kidding, they're all good folks. Larry in Lincolnton I hope Allan can work his magic and keep our beloved "Mayberry.com." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lexington and all its charms outpace even Mayberry
Hi Mayberry fans ! I sometimes post here from time to time. Im an avid TAGS viewer and read the forum here often. You will see at the end of every post I sign my name and city with the " less than one hour away from Mayberry " tagged at the end. I live in Lexington and we have a circulation newspaper here called the Dispatch. Today that printed an article that got my feathers riled. http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20110124/COLUMNISTS/101244008/1051/COLUMNISTS?p=1&tc=pg I overviewed the article and didnt see any reference to Mayberry, but its understood in the title someone is trying to draw contrast between the two places or draw attention to the article using my beloved Mayberry. I have lived in Lexington all my life and visit Mayberry ( Mt Airy ) not often enough. I see the charm in both towns but why one " writer " would take a poke at wonderful Mayberry just to draw attention to an article that doesnt include Mayberry in its story kinda takes the cake. Its as though all the nice things that were written about Lexington doesnt include Mt. Airy in any form or simularity. Our paper is owned by the New York Times if that tells you anything. I will write them a little something. I feel like Barney did when he wrote his resignation papers to the Esquire Club. Holland Lexington NC Less than one hour from Mayberry. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Just some observations
Watching season 8 got me to thinking (scary I know)..during the episode "Church Benefactor" when the women wanted new choir robes and the church had to be brought level a couple of things..Didn't $500 seem a bit stiff for the choir robes and most of the women sewed. Why not make the choir robes??? Also why did the church not just take up a collection for the robes and / or leveling the church off??? In season 6 when the church buys the organ.why were just the town businessmen responsible for paying for the organ??? Again why was it not expected that the congregation as a whole pay for it In the episode where Barney arranges the summit meeting. Why if they were suppose to meet the next day did he wait until then to go to Mayberry to find someplace for them to meet??? Why not leave the day before??? I know picky, picky...it's just a TV show. If it helps any I do the same thing with my daughters Scooby Doo cartoons. To much time on my hands I think. Johnna Fayetteville, AR ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Parfumes
I sent this post previously from my phone, but I don't think it got thru anyway I didn't see it. On the episode "Opie's Drugstore Job" season 8, Opie broke a $64 GIANT bottle of parfume or supposed parfume. Shouldn't he and his friend have noticed there was no smell from the broken bottle. The store should have positively reeked. Just one of those things that make you go hm. Johnna Fayetteville, AR ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
don't you have a jack??
Yeah I have a jack, just don't need it when dealing with the snow. I just got off the phone with a friend in Minnesota . He said that since early this morning the snow has been nearly waist high and is still falling. The temperature is dropping below zero and the north wind is increasing. His wife has done nothing but look through the kitchen window all day. He says that if it gets much worse, he may have to let her in. Mike Peacock Connersville In ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
