Mayberry's Fourth of July Celebration
Well Folks it is Independence Day weekend in Mayberry and the town is all ready to celebrate. The parade is about ready to proceed down Main Street. Leading the way of course will be the Mayberry Band playing Stars and Stripes. They will be followed by the Mayberry squad car driven by Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife. Next comes Miss Mayberry riding in an open convertible wearing a stars and stripes bathing suit with lit sparklers in her hair. Following Miss Mayberry comes Ernest T. Bass who reaches into his pouch and starts throwing rock candy to the kids along the parade route. Only fitting, the Darling Family follows in their truck with the boys singing Dooley. A short distance behind the Darlings comes old Regis carrying a sign protesting the gold standard. Now no parade would be complete without the politicians, so next comes Mayberry's own fat little mayor, Mayor Pike along with his daughter Juanita. Orville Monroe comes next with his shiny black hearse loaded up with all the old dead batteries he has collected around town. Walker's drugstore comes next with Miss Ellie riding in a convertible with a big container of ice cream in one hand and a bottle of root beer in the other. She is of course is "The Root Beer Float". The woman's church group is next riding on a hay wagon pulled by Jeff Pruitt on his tractor. Aunt Bea is at the piano singing "Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye" while the other ladies are singing along and banging on dishpans. Old Hutch and Jimmy the Goat are following the church ladies and they are followed by Otis Campbell riding a cow. Right behind Otis comes Skippy and Daphne in their sporty old convertible. Goober is next with his old truck and in the back are a bunch of Mayberry kids all who have their bare feet sticking up in the air. On the door is a sign that says "Goober's Toe Truck". The final entry in the parade comes into view and it is Floyd Lawson and Mr. Foley sitting in rocking chairs shaking hands. A sign on their vehicle says "Mayberry, the Friendly Town". Oh what a sight it was to behold. The parade lasted over 15 minutes. But the day has just begun in Mayberry. After the parade everyone will be heading to the town picnic. At three o'clock Mayor Pike will make a speech and Goober and Gomer will be shooting off the old cannon. After dark the day's events will conclude with a gigantic fireworks display out at Meyer's Lake. Barney is in charge of the fireworks. I have a feeling that is when the excitement will really begin. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-839-8470 www.mayberryreflections.com kanderson8...@charter.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's Parade
Ken, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your Mayberry/July 4 post.In my opinion,this is by far your best digest contribution.You are quite the wordsmith.I caught myself scrambling to catch a piece of candy from Ernest T,watching Charlene & her kin aboard their truck,listening to the little fat mayor ramble on as he waved to the crowd.Lest I forget Aunt Bee pumping out her rendition of Toot Toot Tootsie...yeah,she was probably gassed. Through your description,one could see,hear,and feel the excitement as the parade made it's way down Main Street.Wonderful literary piece I wish each and everyone a fun and safe July 4. Dewey in NC We live in the land of the free because of the brave. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
July 4th, 2011
Happy Independence Day and a wonderful Fourth of July to everyone here in the WBMUTBB~Digest network! Remember: If you drink and smoke crawdads this holiday... please don't drive. albert - MPk., Ca. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bio
Here is an update on my Bio Name: Johnna SantosAge: 47Home: Fayetteville, ArkansasFamily: Husband Daniel, Dtr Cheyenne 2, Son Daniel (deceased) Would be 4, Son Michael 27, Son John 28, 3 Stepchildren Michael and Nicole 24, and Andrew 28.Physical Description: Pleasingly PlumpFavorite food: pastaPets: 5 dogs--Jake and shepard/wolf mix, Ajuejuck (spelling???) a pit bull, Kody (a kody dog), Duke a terrier cur mix, finally Belle a hound mix.Sports: baseball and college football and basketballWho I would like to meet?? Christ mother Mary..She gave birth to a child she knew she was going to loose...very strong womanFavorite movies: Just about anything from the 30's thru the fifties...especially with William Powell and Myrna Loy.TV Show: TAGS, I Love Lucy, MASH, In the Heat of the NightBooks: Comic Mystery..Carl Hianness, Patrick McManus, Rehder, Janet Evanovich, and my favorite book everCant wait to get to Heaven by Fannie FlaggPet Peeves: People who talk to hear themselves.Hobbies...My family, my dogs, crocheting and anything outside during the summer Johnna Fayetteville, AR ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cell Door Keys
I noticed the other day that when Andy returned from Raleigh and had left Barney in charge of the office, Barney had arrested practically everybody in town and when they went to let the folks out of the two cells, there were miraculously, two key rings. In every other episode I recall there was only one key ring, locking people in by mistake or whatever. Where did the extra key ring come from? Hmmm. Mysteries of Mayberry!! Lucille in Connecticut ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
BIO
name: Margaret age: 48 home: Nashville, Tennessee (Floyd wanted to go to Nashville) family: mother, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, (too many cousins to mention) married status: single (never married) physical description:5'2" (round), long brown hair with gray, brown eyes occupation: computer operator (25 years with the same company) pets: none favorite animal: beagle favorite dinner: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and biscuits, or chicken cooked different ways. favorite sport: New York Yankees, UT-Knoxville: football and women's basketball favorite hobby: watching TAGS, crocheting, reading, watching my collection of DVD's, and listening to my CD collection favorite movie(s): "Gone with the Wind", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Sabrina" (the original), "The Quiet Man" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" I also like good old black and white movies, classic Disney movies. This is just a partial list some people I would like to meet: Jesus, apostle Paul and Peter, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley. George Strait, Alan Jackson and Dolly Parton. people on the Digest. favorite T.V. show: TAGS, I Love Lucy, Beverly Hillbillies, Alias Smith and Jones, Masterpiece Theatre (PBS) and NCIS, just to name a few. my annoying habit: watching an old movie or T.V. show with my mom and stopping it and telling her who was on TAGS or telling her who was on another T.V. show or movie not just TAGS, I don't do this with other people or I try not to do that habit. pet peeve: people who hurt children, old people and animals Margaret Floyd: 'I'm going to Nashville.' (Margaret: I already live in Nashville.) p.s. Brad Paisley: said on a local country station that Huck was named after Huckleberry Finn.: William Huckleberry Paisley __ For information pertaining to Willis' email confidentiality and monitoring policy, usage restrictions, or for specific company registration and regulatory status information, please visit http://www.willis.com/email_trailer.aspx We are now able to offer our clients an encrypted email capability for secure communication purposes. If you wish to take advantage of this service or learn more about it, please let me know or contact your Client Advocate for full details. ~W67897 __ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Independence Day in Mayberry
Now, honestly, I thought I'd heard everything. I mean some people just can't sing. I should know I'm one of 'em. But I don't try singing in public unless there's a crowd and I can try blending in. But, today, at the picnic, just before Rev Tucker blessed the food and we sat down to eat I had the privilege of hearing Juanita Pike sing "God Bless America". Whoo-eee was that a long song. Let's just say she's no Kate Smith. Thankfully, the good reverend had a short prayer & we all sat down to eat. Aunt Bee your baked beans were delicious as was Thelma Lou's potato salad, & Helen Crump's cole slaw . Andy, you and the Regal Order of the Golden Door to Good Fellowship. did a great job on the bbq burgers and hot dogs. No idea who made the Applesauce cake but it was delicious. Clara Edwards, I so enjoyed your homemade pickles on my hamburger. I was able to get one of the homemade burger buns made by Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Rev. Foley, & Emma Watson and they were delicious. I understand special thanks go out to Foley's Market & Norman's Groceteria who donated the ground beef & wiener dogs that the lodge bros. bbq'ed. Thanks going out as well to Orville Monroe who donated a TV set that was given as a door prize & ol Ben Weaver who donated some stuff, too. I didn't win but it was fun anyhow. Great time was had by all & I look forward to the next great Mayberry day Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bios/4th of july
> > Everyone have a great 4th, I have loved reading the bios and the mayberry parade. I love reading everyday and having some time down in mayberry. Well here's my bio. I am sande riggs. I was born in kansas and lived in england til i was 3. I was a deputy sheriff, security (celebrity and movie properties, star trek and hollywood memories) I also taught achool grades k thru 12, loved jt. Hi. Math. I also was a school psych, school counselor, and college instructor. I love andy griffith show and star trek. I also love westerns and other old shows like gunsmoke. I am now disabled and do history reenactments such as the signing of thw treating of the holston and settlement life. I also play the guitar and banjo. I take care of mama, we spend alot of time watching tv and talking about andy griffith. Lost daddy last year. Would most like to meet andy griffith. Have a mayberry day. Sande Riggs President At The Crossroads Chapter ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/