Mayberry Moment
I guess this goes under my "Mayberry Moment" category. This past Saturday, four-year old John Clay was playing "football coach" and he was heard making the following remarks: "I will be your football coach.? I know everything about football. Rule Number One:? If you have any questions, just ask me. Rule Number Two:? If I forget the rules, everything will be OKAY! My little ones?have heard the "two rules of Mayberry" all their lives--Rule Number One, Obey all rules; Rule Number Two, No writing on the walls because it takes a lot of work to remove writing off of the walls-- so many times and I suppose?they just assume no talk is really a good?talk unless you put in two rules. And to Kim, your idea about why Ramona Wiley Bectoris forgot all about our Barney is as good as any I could come up with, and yes, how about that name! And Judy, you will get a lot of responses about the Mr. question.? It's a cultural thing here in the South. And to us it seems odd to address an older person by his or her last name only.? But Barney was so impressed with that convict he wanted Gentleman Dan?to treat him (Barney) as a close friend.? Thus calling him by his first name. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and my children won't address any adult without a Miss or Mr. in front of his/her name--that's just right. "Now act like somebody." Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
There's Some People You Just Can't Forget
Yeah, I'd like to believe Ramona (the grand acting Mrs. Bectoris)?was just pretending with ol' Barn on account of her husband, but something deep down inside me says this gal did not remember him at all and for that I give her a "rude." I mean, how can anybody forget our Barney?? It ain't natural. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and I won't forget none of you, especially the shy ones--you're too?nice. "Aunt Bee gave my yearbook away to some disease drive." Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Tears on Our Pillows
You know what me Lydia talk most about "Class Reunion"?? Why Barney's old sweetheart, Ramona Wilely Becktoris, did not remember him at all.? His looks certainly had not changed that much.? It wasn't a very large class, and even if she did not like Barney the way he liked her, surely she had to recall who he was!? I can understand why his feelings were hurt.? A small class, only twenty years later, and someone acting like they never remembered you even existed. Never made sense to Lydia; never made sense to me.? Maybe that's why some of us don't want to attend our class reunions.? No one made a big deal over?us the first time.? Can you?guess how badly?we feel? after?30 years? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and I know one thing:? No one wants to feel forgotten.? Shame, shame on Ramona Wilely Becktoris "It's good to meet you, Mr. Fife."?? Really. Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Just when you think no English teachers are looking...
I'm sorry, my friend Ken (and all other trained noticers out there), but the Shingles Lydia had should have been written with a capital "S" not a small one.? I apologize for the confusion. Not that I do know? for sure if Miracle Salve could not work on shingles--dang stuff works on almost anything. Except?my creepy question marks. Nothing works on that. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Gal and I'm at my wits' end on this question mark business "You can't call it a whim if we change our underwear." Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
I Won't Say Underwear and You Can't Make Me--You're Fired
Re Aunt Bee's refusal to say the word "underwear" in the "Return to Mayberry" movie Of course, now, me and Lydia don't have any inside information, but for Aunt Bee to actually refuse the voice-over for that reason, or for Andy or the other writers not to come up with some kind of a compromise even if this were the case, does not seem likely to us either.? We more suspect that Aunt Bee did not want to appear "dead" in the movie.? Does that seem likely to any of you? Perhaps she would have thought it better if the writers had her visiting her sister or away on a trip with?Clara?to explain her absence during the movie, and had used her real voice?as?a memory piece for Andy.? Some have said she was a vain lady and maybe this would have been more attractive to her.? Just our thoughts. After all, what's the matter with underwear?? It ain't dirty. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Gal and I like to keep my talk clean too "What's the matter with third party?? It ain't dirty!" Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The mark of shame
Well, there's one thing that has not changed.? I see those pesky question marks are still hanging around and hanging around. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Girl--I wonder if the Miracle Salve will work on them as good as it did Lydia's shingles. "And there he'll come, dragging that albatross behind him." Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Shingles, Salve, Situations, etc.
(This is my second copy.? But I forgot to sign my first one.? Go figure and pass that bucket around.) Hey, Friends! I've been out nursing Lydia who's had the shingles and she's just been a beast, I tell you, just a beast!?? That girl whines over cold sores.? Give her a whole left side covered in the shingles and she goes crazy.? Luckily I had several jars of the Miracle Salve to rub on her and it worked wonders. Me and Lydia spent our down time watching Andy and we had this to note about the "Class Reunion" episode.? In a class as small as Mayberry High, don't you think it odd that Ramona Wiley Becktoris did not remember Barney at all?? His looks certainly have not changed. And what about that name?? Ramona Wiley (Becktoris).? Heard it before?? Course?you have.? There's the Ramona who Ernest T. has a crush on and then there's the Mrs. Wiley of the party fame. The writers?of Andy have enough?good?sense?to never?let a good name go to waste. Laura Lee Hobbs,? (another good name if I do say so myself) Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and?one who does not deny the sickEmail and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Shingles, Salve, Situations, etc.
Hey, Friends! I've been out nursing Lydia who's had the shingles and she's just been a beast, I tell you, just a beast!?? That girl whines over cold sores.? Give her a whole left side covered in the shingles and she goes crazy.? Luckily I had several jars of the Miracle Salve to rub on her and it worked wonders. Me and Lydia spent our down time watching Andy and we had this to note about the "Class Reunion" episode.? In a class as small as Mayberry High, don't you think it odd that Ramona Wiley Becktoris did not remember Barney at all?? His looks certainly had not changed. And what about that name?? Ramona Wiley (Becktoris).? Heard it before?? Course?you have.? There's the Ramona who Ernest T. has a crush on and then there's the Mrs. Wiley of the party fame. The writers?of Andy have enough?good?sense?to never?let a good name go to waste. Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
It's hard to decide on a boyfriend when all your friends are boys
Hello, Everyone! Kim, I always get a kick out of reading your posts and your idea about me hooking up with Jim Lindsey is a hoot!? The guy is quite good looking.? My only problem with him is that he is on the road too much, and you are also right about Ernest T. being a nuisance in the Dime Store.? But?Ernest T.'s?good health makes up for a lot. My main problem is I just like all the boys too much to settle down with one. Marti, seems like you have the same trouble with wandering question marks as I have.? If you find out what is causing them, please let me know.? They sure mess up a person's post, don't they? That's all for now.? Be sweet and "act like somebody." Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What Could Be Causing That?
Attention People of Mayberry:? Attention People of Mayberry: Loathsome question marks have returned.? Loathsome question marks have returned.? Will?Mr. Neil "My card in case you ever need my services" Bentley please contact me at the Dime Store as soon as possible as I am thinking about taking legal action against The Man? Thank you very much, Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver and at my wits' end over these ? "I don't think I have ever seen anything like that before in my life!"??? AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Loves of Laura Lee and Lydia
Oh, man, have I enjoyed reading all the theories about Mr. Schwump.? (I do have a secret crush on the man, you know, and so does Lydia--easy enough to understand. He is a charmer.)? Although the real love of my dreams is Frisco Darling (a real man if there ever was a real man),? Mr. Schwump runs a close second, right next to Gomer with his sweetness and beautiful singing voice.? Then Ernest T. Bass.? I am not ashamed to admit me and Lydia have always had a little crush on that wild boy what?with his good health and?his natural rock throwing ability.? A girl?couldn't ask for a better rock thrower than Ernest T. Bass.?And if Ernest T. ever did get that gold tooth he was always?talking about, well, I don't believe me or Lydia could have resisted him. Then,?of course, there's Floyd.? We have always loved?us some Floyd.? And don't even get?us started on how much?we love Andy and Barney--not that?we had too much of a chance once Andy got stuck on Helen and Barney?got with his?Thelma Lou, but a girl can dream, can't she? And if the truth be told, me and Lydia always held a real soft spot?for precious Goober what with his natural innocence and his little hat. And then there was Howard.? Yeah, me and Lydia could have dated Howard pretty fine too.? Some say he was a mama's boy, but Lydia has always held the belief they make the best husbands as they are already trained. And then there are the Darling Boys...They could get a little loud at times, but their music more than made up for their lack of manners.? I guess this is all the room I have for the loves of me and Lydia, but you get the picture.? It's a shame none of them worked out. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and Boy Crazy Girl "You know, Jennifer,?you'd ?have a?real good head on your shoulder if only you weren't so boy crazy." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
All I Want Is A ? Free Post
OK, Friends, I checked my keys and I called The Man and I am sending this through as a Trouble Check. Let's see if there's any of those pesky ? marks in here this time! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and fed-up with "No thanks, Leon." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
When a ? appears I want it to be from ME
(I know this is the second time this is running but I am trying something out trying to get rid of the ?) Friends and Neighbors, I have a most peculiar problem.? Question marks are?appearing out of nowhere and cluttering up my posts.? And here's the real strange part.? On my copy, they are no where to be seen!? Curious.? Curious.? Now what? causes that? (That question mark did indeed come from me, LLH, but if you see any other in this here post consider yourself spooked--I am.)??Maybe I ought to see your doctor.? ?Any and all ideas and suggestions will be appreciated.? Me and Lydia have been under the buckets long hours over this one. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and you all know that I am no good at all with a computer, no good at all, but this is gettin' down right bothersome! "Call the man.? Just call the man." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
When a ? appears I want it to be from ME
Friends and Neighbors, I have a most peculiar problem.? Question marks are?appearing out of nowhere and cluttering up my posts.? And here's the real strange part.? On my copy, they are no where to be seen!? Curious.? Curious.? Now what? causes that? (That question mark did indeed come from me, LLH, but if you see any other in this here post consider yourself spooked--I am.)??Maybe I ought to see your doctor.? ?Any and all ideas and suggestions will be appreciated.? Me and Lydia have been under the buckets long hours over this one. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and you all know that I am no good at all with a computer, no good at all, but this is gettin' down right bothersome! "Call the man.? Just call the man." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Too Few Girls
Watching? one of Lydia's favorite episode, "The Beauty Contest," always leaves?me pondering the question of why there were so few contestants.? The Mayor's three daughters (in a deleted scene he tells Andy he doesn't mind which of his three daughters he chooses for Miss Mayberry and our own Lydia portrays his youngest?Josephine and?looks lovely, if I do say so myself), ?Floyd's niece (Virginia Lee),?Miss Ellie, and the other two girls who showed up at Andy's house? (Darlene-who at age 19?had lost all her baby fat-and Barbara Sue-who wasn't too pretty, but who had muscles), and that was it. And that was all?we saw on the stage.? Seven girls.?? It just felt like more girls should have been in the contest, but then no one has ever asked my opinion. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and I like a beauty?contest too "With girls?" "Well, they help." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
High Heat and Deep Insight
Me and Lydia were in the Dime Store last week and I guess the heat was getting to us pretty good when a subject came up. We all know how perfectly behaved little Opie is. But he called many adults by their first names. Did any of you find that odd for a child 40 years ago in the South? 'Course, like I said, the heat was getting to us pretty good. Maybe we ought to get back under those buckets and we can figure this one out for ourselves. I just know that many years ago in a city named Shady Grove, if I had called anybody older than 15 by his or her first name, my mama would have come after me in a way in which I would not have enjoyed. Heck, me and Lydia have known each other over 30 years and I still often forget that I can drop the "Miss" when talking directly to her face. She's particular about things like that. I think it's because she's allergic to the sun, and things like that. She's a curious one. Curious. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire, and Deep Thanker "I'm gonna get back under the bucket and have another thank." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
When You Life Depends on Your Better Half
Hey, Friends! Did you see today's episode where Andy (again) saved Barney's job? If you did, did it make you wonder: Who took care of Barney when Andy wasn't around? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and all-around worrier of Barney especially when Andy ain't around... "This town has never had a better friend than Andy Taylor." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Haven't I Seen You Before?
Hello, Friends and Neighbors: I'm mostly writing this to see if my computer is still acting ugly. But this here is what I have to say. Isn't it nice the way TAGS kept using favorite actors in its shows? For example, the lovable Man in a Hurry was the same actor to portray the Foster furniture polish man (Robert Emhardt). So nice. Still driving a fancy car just like before. Even the beginning of the two storylines were similar: some kind of car trouble right outside of town. That's one reason why watching this show seems like a visit home. You keep seeing the same faces over and over again and not a whole lot seems to change. And ain't that the way we wish we could keep our own life? At least the good parts. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store and Gold Truck Receiver and face observer extraordinaire "That's the mark of us Fifes." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
????And All The World Did Sink
First, what is with all those question marks that appeared in my last post--about the education of Ernest T. Bass? I'm pretty sure I did not put them there. Is my computer messing up or what? I probably need to call the man. Now, for my second observation. How many of you noticed that it was Aunt Bee's butter and egg man, Mr. Hendricks (Woodrow Chambliss), who played Clara Edwards' "love interest" on last night's episode? Rather cute that the same man was chosen to play both parts. But what happened to the guy who cut the slit in his shoes? Did they break up? Did her boy Gale have anything to do with it? Makes you wonder. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver and boy oh boy, that Clara can play that Organ. "Don't play 'Will you love me when I'm old and ugly,' Pa. That one always makes me cry." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ernest T. and His Love Rock
I have always wondered if anyone else ever noticed how Ernest T. Bass
was able to write so well in his first episode ("Mountain Wedding," season
three) and yet not be able to do so well later on ("The Education of Ernest T.
Bass," season five). He knew some words,
but not nearly enough to compose the Charlene love rock. In fact, he needed
help for simple facts.
The rock Ernest T. threw at the Darlings had fairly complicated sentences
warning them of impending doom
and giving Andy the idea of replacing Charlene with beautiful Barney, "I
wouldn't marry you if you were
the last man on earth." And yet two years later the Ernest T. we learned to
know and love would not
have been able to write this message: No, Trespass, Hunt, Out To Lunch, Beware
of Dog...that was about it.
"Why Ernest T., you're not stupid. You're just-- ignorant."
"You're just being kind."
Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire, and
noticer of writings
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I've Got a Nervous Girl On My Hands!
With all the uproar on selling things, does this mean that I can only sign-off as Gold Truck Receiver girl and no longer as a Dime Store Clerk Extraordinaire? I wouldn't mind so much for myself, but this kind of thing just upsets Lydia so... Laura Lee Hobbs, the you-know-what clerk, and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire, and a person who really hates to have to work with Lydia at the you-know-what store when she gets upset because the girl gets nauseated, don't you know, when anything bothers her, just like she does from eating too many chocolates only this ain't a bit of fun. Just ask anybody who's ever been near her. "Lydia, are you feeling all right?" Yes, now that I'm near a window." And there ain't enough windows to take care of this. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
To Air or Heir, That's The Question
Dear Cassandra, You are going to get a lot of response to your question, but what Barney is saying to Andy is, "Opie, your son and heir..." (walking hand in hand with Miss Crump). Thought me and Lydia would be one of the first to help clear that one up for you. We like to help when we can. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Receiver Extraordinaire and all-around helper "She's nice. She's real nice." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Names
Dear Paul, Every time "Those Gosspin' Men" comes on, I promise myself to listen closely enough to hear if Floyd calls his son Randall or Wendell. But it goes by so fast that I'm never sure which name he says. Sometimes I'm sure he says "Randall"; other times I'm sure it's "Wendell." It gets me every time. I am just glad I'm not the only one not able to make out the correct name. I just know it ain't Norman. Lydia's no help at all. You know, she has that slight hearing problem and hates to be reminded of it. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and No Expert With Names, Though Me and Lydia Tries and Tries "We thought about killing him, but we kinda hated to take it that far." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The First Thing You Check Is The Hand
Dear Frank, The wedding ring your wife noticed on Aunt Bee's hand, I, too, have noticed. In fact, I have written about it a couple of times over the many years I have been here, but without response. I thought I was seeing things! Aunt Bee does indeed wear a band on her third finger, left hand just as if she has been married. I say "as if" because we certainly know she is not married right now, and, as far as the show is concerned, a former husband has never even been hinted at either. All we can do is just assume Aunt Bee is Andy's unmarried aunt (sister to his father--hence the same last name), and perhaps the ring she often wears belonged to her mother or someone else dear to her. But keep looking. Trained noticers will surely see a band on her left hand. I have just never read anything about why she would wear one on the show. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Finger Checker (a girl can't be too careful, you know) AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Good Times, Good People
I have never known of any place more like Mayberry than the lovely community where I was raised and that is Shady Grove, Mississippi. Our parents worked, but a neighbor woman looked out as best she could for my brother and me. I mean, she didn't come to our house or anything, but she was home next door if we needed her. It was, as they say, a much more informal time. Children picked up empty soda bottles and sold them for two cents to buy a real Coke for six cents--then a dime. A family of Smith Brothers stood in for the Darlings and nobody would think of missing church. Your only choice was which one of the two community churches to go to, the Baptist one or the Pentecostal one. Either way, you went to church. It was just your decision if you got to wear a little makeup or not. Everybody knew everybody else and their "ways." Their timid ways, their loud ways, their sweet ways, their gossiping ways, their know-it-all ways, their loving ways, whatever. You name it. But everybody had a "way." My beloved person says I ought to write a book. But I'm just lazy. That, and I'm waiting for enough of the people to die out so I don't get sued. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and yeah boy, do I have some "ways" "Barney, you are a good son." "I try." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Quotes We Like and Spoon Beating
Marie, Those photos of Barney and his "other woman" are gone. I would never want to hurt our sweet Thelma Lou. Just wasn't thinking. For a quote me and Lydia have always been able to get a laugh out of: "Everybody lies at lunch. What of it?" Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and an all-around sweet gal "But I ain't gonna be beat to death with no spoon!" (another quote Lydia likes after an especially rough day at the Dime Store) AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Photos and What About Barney
Thank you, Albert, for your lovely post. Yes, the Dime Store has many delightful post cards to refresh your memories of all the good times in Mayberry. We have one with a picture of the Milo Boys coming back from the War; we have one of Sarah's mama's hip right after she broke it at the bowling alley and after it's nicely mended (bless her heart); we have one of Barney and Juanita over at Morelli's with them Gypsies playing in the background (course you got to tip them a quarter every now and then); and we have a nice picture of the roll of tin foil that Barney used to collect as a child. So you hurry on in and see the collection of beautiful post cards we have at the Dime Store. You can look at them for free, but if you want to take one of them home it is going to cost you a dime. As far as the description Ken sent in that the writers wrote about our Barney, I will say this: it was fairly accurate EXCEPT if a person really studied the show, they left a big ingredient out of Barney's character and that ingredient was h-e-a-r-t. And that, my friends, made all the difference in turning the Barney Fife character (which could have been annoying) into someone we are still loving all these years later. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and Lover of Barney over 40 years later "Boy, those Gypsies are moody." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mature Choices for EE's
Dear Mayberry Fans, Like I said, Lydia choosing one of those slumped-over teenage boys for her EE rather than a more mature gentleman makes no sense. Just like that girl though. Doesn't thank--not a bucket in sight. Anyway, this week's special over at the Dime Store is cornmeal. A sack of it will set you back only 32 cents. Remember, all prices at the Dime Store are reasonable and our smiles are free. So put your thankin' buckets on and come on over and smile at us... Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and bucket wearer "Makes you thank." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp--A Man for all Reasons
This is a question to all you nice Mayberry fans who love to party. If you were going to somewhere special and you needed an Emergency Escort (known at the Dime Store as an EE) who would you pick--Mr. Schwamp or One of those Slumped-over Teenage Boys? Now, me personally, I'd choose our smiling Mr. Schwamp every time as my EE; but that Lydia--complicated, contrary, confusing Lydia--says she'd choose one of those Slumped-over Teenage Boys. Go figure. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and, for various reasons, often needer of an EE "I'm not going to stand in a stag line with Old man Perkins (?) and a bunch of slumped-over teenage boys." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
It's The Best Salt I've Ever Tasted!
Attention: Mayberry Shoppers This week's special at the Dime Store--two pound packages of salt for 10 cents a package, either the plain kind or the kind with iodide added, a necessary nutrient. Quantities limited to ten packages. That means that for about one dollar you can buy (depending on the amount of salt you and your family use) enough salt to last for a year, maybe more. It's a deal Newton Monroe couldn't resist. And it's good salt! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "I'm ept." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
If it weren't for my corrections, I'd have little to write about
Yeah, I know. Gomer didn't date Lydia. Goober did. But I bet they did talk about it. Ordinary conversation, not chit-chat. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Confuser of the G cousins "I wonder what causes that?" "Maybe I ought to see their doctor?" AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dating Lydia
I have a message to N.B. or for that matter any other guy who says he would never go out with Lydia. Just remember the following rules: (Rule number one--Obey all rules. I just had to say that!) If you can keep her out of the sun (she gets the herpes), avoid guitar music (she don't mind the clarinet or the saxophone), don't feed her too many chocolates (they make her nauseated), avoid any and all forms of chit-chat (ordinary conversation will do just fine), and I wouldn't recommend a trip to the bowling alley (bad back), nor can I advise you to play cards as the girl is against all forms of gambling (on the plus side, Lydia has no known arrest record); and last but not least, always, always remember to sit her near a window in your car as she gets car sick really easily and tends to hang her head out the car window like a dog. But, N.B. and other guys, if you can merely remember these simple rules, you can have one great date. Just ask Gomer. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Best Friend to Lydia "Tires. She has bad tires." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Where Do You Suppose That Came From?
The following is a true Mayberry Moment. Hope you enjoy reading about it half as much as I enjoyed living it. Little four-year old red haired boy was propped up in bed watching a favorite movie with a tray of chicken, fries, corn and tea on his lap, and me right beside him. Every now and then I would hear, "Corn," and I (who willingly spoils this little red-haired boy beyond belief) would feed him a spoon of corn; next, the command, "Chicken," would be heard," and the appropriate food would be placed in Mr. John Clay's mouth. Then, "Tea," and so on and so on, until finally I asked myself, where did this little Opie-look-alike come up with this? Now this little guy has been receiving TAGS since the womb. Do you think that Mayberry can be genetic? Maybe that explains the red hair. His dark-haired daddy sure has been asking a lot of questions! lol (granddaddy is a red-head) Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire--and no red hair on our side of the family, but we wouldn't change a lock of hair on our little boy's head for the world. "He sure is nicely mannerized." AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Betty Lynn Answers My Question
I'm sure many of you have seen TV Land's behind the scenes program that is currently airing. But in case some of you may have missed it, may I offer this little bit of treasure from our own beloved Betty Lynn. While I was out sick, I hope this wasn't discussed and I just overlooked it. If so, my apologies. Betty Lynn said she never believed Thelma Lou would have married another man so soon after Barney left because Barney was the one love of her life. And so when she had to come back and play in the class reunion show, she simply pretended--in her mind--that Thelma Lou had paid a man to pose as her husband. In some ways this may seem a silly idea, but when you think about it, it does answer the question as to why no one in Mayberry had ever even heard about Thelma Lou getting married. For such a small town and with the people so close, that always did seem odd to me. But then as Mr. Schwamp says, I'm always full of questions. And this makes one of my saddest episodes a lot easier to take. "Do the tears on your pillow bespeak the pain that is in your heart?" Of course, then there's the issue of Thelma Lou's divorce in Mayberry's movie to explain. Well, nothing's perfect. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "I have an inquiring mind." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Old News Is Good News
Dear Mayberry Friends, Three weeks ago I was put down by the worse sinus infection known to man. Today when I finally made it back to the accumulation of Digests a-waiting me, what did I find but a lot of talk about "Andy, the Angry Years" (exactly what we were talking about when I left you three weeks ago, but, hey, it ain't like you to deny the sick), some talk about TV Land getting off schedule again (what else is new) , and some talk about our beloved Barney being honored (exactly as it should always be). And, yes, some people were still talking about pj pants (the way it will be, I'm guessing, for a long, long time). Just the way I love things to be in "our little corner of the world" where I can always feel the safest. I may still not feel too great, but it's great to be back among the best people on Earth. But, oh, by the way. If any of you folks want to buy any Miracle Salve, remember, Opie no longer sells the stuff. But you can buy all you want for 35 cents a jar down at the Dime Store and get all the gossip for free. Mr. Schwamp and Lydia and me, well, we just can't wait to see you! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "I hate to chit-chat. I don't mind ordinary conversation, but I hate to chit-chat. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Big One That Got Away
We here at the Dime Store want to know about the fish named Floyd. Did he ever make it to Nashville? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and naturally curious about fish "I'm headin' to Nashville." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Truck Watching & Matters of the Heart
Dear Thelma Lou (Janet), and Other Mayberry Fans, I think you are soo right. Andy's main problem was in confronting women, though perhaps I noticed it more with Helen because his personal relationship lasted longest with her. And let's face it, the women on the show seemed to have no trouble in confronting Andy. I think he did take an almost too relaxed attitude with women when any kind of problem or trouble developed. But why was this? We know Andy is not a coward and he is certainly not a stupid person. But we also know he lost his mother when he was a baby and was raised by Aunt Bee; we know his first love Sharon deSpain left him; we also know his first wife died soon after little Opie was born. So maybe he was really scared of having a close relationship with a woman. Maybe he thought if he did anything too strong he might "hurt" the woman in his life. Perhaps, because his mother and his first wife died (really hard blows for any man to overcome) he saw all women as far more delicate than they really are. Who knows? Just some of my guesses based on a few facts and some things he has said to Opie over the years about women being a lot more sensitive than men and the way he was always trying to get Barney to treat Thelma Lou a little more honestly. I've said before that Andy acted almost "scared" of Helen. Not in the physical sense of the word. But I think it was a deep down kind of fear that maybe Andy was not even really aware of. I think Andy was really afraid that the woman he loved he was going to lose. And he tried very hard not to do anything to upset her. And that's as deep as me and Mr. Schwamp and Lydia can get. Laura Lee Hobbs, thankin' buckets back under the tables, "What do you know about love?" you can't watch out for gold trucks for 20 years and not learn something about l..o..v..e Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Man Such As Schwamp
You know, underneath everything, that Mr. Schwamp really is a deep thinker in matters of the heart. He knows a lot about love. I can't tell you how many times he has helped Lydia get over the broken heart. The man is wise. And diseases? That man is a walking encyclopedia about diseases--both foreign and domestic. I cannot tell you how many times he has helped our Lydia get over a sickness either. And that girl gets sick a lot. She's particularly sensitive to the sun, don't 'ya know. Well, that's all for now. Just thought I'd point out yet again more of Mr. Schwamp's sterling qualities, in addition to some of his other ones like, heading nodding, root beer pouring, standing in the singles line at a dance, and being a right-hand man to Mrs. Wiley when Ernest T. throws one of his rocks. Is there anything that man can't do? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Mr. Schwamp Pal "Every time I go out in the sun, I get the herpes." Lydia "Well, of course you do." Barney Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Is Mayberry On You?
In light of what Dennis wrote about coffee, if I might add the following "opine" (and Mr. Scwamp agrees with me totally): Nothing beats a hot cup of coffee in a big, thick plain white mug. I don't know why, but I do like my cup of Joe better in those thick white cups than in any kind of fancy china types. Maybe it came from watching Barney and Andy take their afternoon cup at the courthouse. I don't know. I just know that I went out of my way to find those exact kind of cups to have with my morning coffee. Mayberry sure rubs off on folks, don't it? From what they name their pets to how they drink their coffee. It's just one thang after another. Now excuse me. It's thankin' time and me and Mr. Schwamp have to go and get under our buckets. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and a person with a lot of Mayberry rubbed off on her "Mayberry...gateway to danger." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
An E For Effort
Dear Mayberry Fans, On my last post, I spelled Danna's name with only one "n" when it should have had two; I made at least one punctuation error; and I had a number of subject/verb disagreements. But if you noticed them, just give me a D plus, unless we are grading on scale, and then I think I would deserve at least a C. I mean, this was an English assignment, wasn't it? lol But I could have been a little clearer on the "Dinner at Eight" episode. See, my biggest concern with the Andy/Helen relationship is that Andy too often acts like he's afraid of Helen and no episode reflects that better than the "Dinner at Eight" one. But it doesn't have to. A simple flipping of the order in which the suppers were served would have changed the entire way the viewer looks at Andy. For example, what if Goober had Andy going to Helen's first (right after he had eaten Goober's supper)? You could have better understood why Andy would have thought it might be best to suffer through one more spaghetti meal in silence without saying anything to his girlfriend, Helen, and her uncle. I mean, most people can eat a little more to keep from hurting someone's feelings. So that would have made sense. It doesn't look like he's afraid of Helen. He just doesn't see any reason to complicate things for her when her uncle is visiting; and at that point, Andy is thinking this is the last supper he will have to eat. He doesn't looked "bossed" by Helen. Only that he is kind-hearted and wants to protect her. (You can argue this point for the third supper too. But by that time Andy is really suffering and you wonder just how much pain this man will go through just to keep an inconvenient truth from Helen.) In the new storyline, Andy comes home and Goober tells him about the mix-up only this time he remembers it with the Spragues. Well, Andy may be comfortable with calling up Howard and getting the Goober situation straightened out, but everyone is intimidated with that Mrs. Sprague. So Andy--being the nice guy that he is--bravely goes forth to face his third spaghetti dinner. Mrs. Sprague is a decent person when someone like Andy shows up at her house as a guest for a meal, realizes a misunderstanding has happened, and the Spragues proceed as usual to feed poor Andy his third (their second) spaghetti meal. None are too happy. So, the story is NOT changed, just the order in which the meals are served. I feel like Andy showing up for his third dinner at his girlfriend's house without even telling her how Goober messed things up (when everybody knows how Goober messes things up) is not too realistic. But I can understand Andy not telling Mrs. Sprague anything. I would have avoided conforting her like the pip. And I ain't even too sure what the pip is. (Mr. Schwump says it's something like the flu or maybe a lung infection like TB. He's not too sure himself; he just says we should avoid it. And that man knows diseases.) Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and English Professor on the side "When I get back, I'm going to kill you." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don't Put Words in my Mouth
I grew up wishing Andy were my father. More than anything, I wanted Andy for a dad. He was always loving to Opie and fair and proud of him, and was just about the exact opposite of the one I got, though I love my father and know he did his best under hard circumstances. So, please, excuse me, Dana, but me and the girls at the Dime Store never once said (or even implied) that Andy was brutal with Opie or anyone else in our last post. It is simply not in the nature of the man to be brutal with anyone. What we meant was that when you compared the Andy in the black and white episodes to the Andy in the colored episodes there is a clear change in his demeanor--much like during the first season Andy has more of a hillbilly-kind of talking character and then he changed that part of him. He is Southern, just not so hillbilly, and frankly, I'm glad this change was made. If you'll notice, when the colored season first starts, Andy is not nearly so laid back. It may be because he's missing his friend Barney. But for whatever reason, Andy does seem grumpy and this is more apparent with Opie, I think. When Opie is taking care of Dolly the horse, Andy shows a remarkable lack of tenderness toward his child that I think the old Andy would have shown. This is my opinion. You are welcomed to disagree. But I never said he was a bad parent or that he mistreated anyone. I said he often tried to play the nice guy to help those he loved, and his anger got shown to Opie more often than anyone else because Opie was the one who would take it. I never said he mistreated Opie. Big difference. And I do think there are several shows where Andy is just clearly more annoyed with Opie than maybe he should be, but that's my opinion. But can anyone explain to me why Andy did not tell Helen about the mix-up on "Dinner at Eight." I think the episode would have been better if Andy had gone to Helen's house first, then to Howard's. It would have been easier to understand his eating the third dinner without any explanation at all to Howard and his scary mother. For heaven sake's, Helen was his girlfriend! Just my feeling. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and the one thing everybody knows is that Andy is a good father "But I do believe in Opie." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy and Aunt Bee
This is me and the girls over at the Dime Store's opinion of the Andy/Aunt Bee
debate.
Let's face it. Most of the time when Aunt Bee (or someone else like Barney for
that matter) got angry with Andy,
Andy's biggest blunder was in trying to solve someone else's problem, or at
least in trying to PREVENT what he saw as a potential for a problem for someone
he cared deeply about; or else he was always trying to keep someone like Barney
or Aunt Bee from getting their feelings hurt. In other words, Andy was trying
to play the nice guy
with an often stubborn adult who would refuse to see two sides to an issue
("Aunt Bee, call the man!"). How
frustrated he must have been! But why didn't HE call the man? He spent so
much time in fussing with Aunt
Bee, who refused to see reason and he knew she was this way, he could have
picked up the phone and talked to the man himself. Problem solved.
The colored episodes have been called Andy's Angry Years. But really the only
one I see Andy really taking his anger out on is poor little Opie.
This is our thinking anyway. Maybe Opie is the only one who would take it.
Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire
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Colored Episodes
Granted, I do not consider myself in any way to be a trained noticer when it comes to the colored episodes, but I would like to comment briefly on the two episodes that aired last night. Regarding the episode concerning Warren's sleep walking: Why do you think Helen felt safe running into the jail cell? The key was hanging right there on the wall and Warren could have gotten in anytime he wanted to, if he were really chasing her the way Helen thought. Wouldn't just leaving the the jail had made better sense? Things like that prey on my mind. But I did think the Ernest T. Bass episode--"Malcolm at the Crossroads"--was really funny and then I noticed that it was written by our own beloved Harry Bullock and I understood why I enjoyed it so. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and girl who wonders about stuff "Said I wouldn't throw a rock; didn't say I wouldn't throw a brick." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Night Scenes
Charley Varney came in the Dime Store today and asked a question I didn't have the answer to, but maybe some of you do. Do you know if any of TAGS scenes were filmed at night; or were they all filmed during the day and just made to look dark, if a night scene was needed, by way of some kind of special film or lighting technique--if that was even possible back in the 60s, and I just assume it was, but I don't really know. We can do so many things now that sometimes we forget how limited people were only a few decades ago. Anyway, just curious. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and All-round Curious Gal Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
All God's Children Love a Calendar
Hey Friends, I've been out of town and I had about 20 Digests waiting for me when I got back, but it was gd reading. I want to thank Miss Cheryl for her information regarding actor Vincent D'Onofrio. I had no idea he was the actor who played Private Pyle in "Full Metal Jacket" and now plays the detective on "Law and Order: CI." He surely has changed. I guess that's the actor of the man. Yeah, I have also noticed how calendars were all over the place. But then, it seemed, back in the '60s, no place of business was without a calendar, unless it was a real fine business like Weaver's or an elegant a restaurant like Morelli's. And they probably had a calendar. It just wasn't right out front where the public could see it. Now, the Dime Store? Honey, we got a calendar every place you look. And most of them advertise Monroe's Funeral Home on the top. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and Funeral Home advertiser on the side because it never hurts to diversify. "I better move my truck. It's parked right out side your door." Orville Monroe to Barney Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Traveling Mayberry People
Hey, Everybody! The Dime Store is closed today (hope that doesn't inconvenience anyone too much), but anyway, we had the set on TV Land and "Leave It To Beaver" was on. Saw our Floyd playing a barber named Andy. It sure was curious. He gave Wally his first professional shave, not that Wally really needed it, but it more or less helped Ward make up to Wally for putting him down in front of Eddie H., Of All People. Then we saw Otis on "Green Acres" as a farmer who was getting ready to sell his farm because his two sons wanted to move to the big city and he didn't think he could run the place on his own. Mayberry people surely do get around. Of course, the first thing we all learn is that if you want a good suit, you have to go to Mt. Pilot. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and TV Observer like you wouldn't believe...let's go over to Daphne's house "I'd like to see that George Raft movie myself." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Digest 363, Where Art Thou?
Dear Friends, While some of you were getting repeat Digests, I did not receive Digest 363. Got Digest 361 and 362 and 364, but no 363. Some kind of computer glitch, I guess, or maybe Lydia is hiding it from me because I talked about the albatross and her hating vultures and all. You know how that girl hates publicity! She don't mind being talked about, but she hates publicity. I tell her all the time, all publicity is good publicity as long as they spell your name right, but she don't go in for that stuff. So if you see Lydia, ask her if she's got my Digest 363, and please tell her to pass it along to me. That girl is a bird in this world. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and Sometimes Lydia's Public Relations Officer "That's the couch I was telling you about." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Smartest People in Town
Dear Mayberry Friends, Yes, Sirs and Madams, you name it and we probably got it at the Dime Store where our motto is, "If we ain't got it, you don't need it." And service with a grin. And gossip. Lots and lots of gossip, but hopefully none of it mean-spirited. To be completely fair about it, more people come for the talk than for anything else, but we don't mind. Nobody works here to get rich, just to make friends. And by now, you all know our dear Lydia. It's the chit-chat she hates; not the ordinary conversation. And while me may get our facts mixed up every now and then over at the Dime Store (the Lord only made one Paul), we are never too proud to admit them and get on with the task of more gossip. Ain't it a shame in this world! Come on over and see me and the girls and Mr. Schwamp, (after visiting the other fine stores in Mayberry). And, may I say, who would have thought so many people in Mayberry knew about an albatross? Just goes to show, as rerun watchers go, we are the smartest in the bunch! The Lord may have made only one Paul, but that doesn't mean there are not a whole lot of other smart people at this site, too! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire, and, next to Viola Slatt, biggest gossip in town "Barney didn't tell me. I heard it from Laura Lee Hobbs over at the Dime Store." Gomer Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer vs Goober
Dear Readers, Of course, "Gomer" should be "Goober." Sorry about that. Laura Lee Hobbs Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
An Ode To An Albatross
Dear Friends, When last we heard of it, the noble albatross was being used by Barney to describe Gomer dating Lydia: "There he'll come, dragging that albatross behind him." Today we learn that this mighty bird can be used to help monitor the world's climate. A team from the University of California (Of All Places) Santa Cruz is attaching small data loggers to the birds that will be able to measure sea surface temperatures across the North Pacific in far greater detail than satellites. Lydia ain't surprised. She never once worried about being compared to the albatross. She don't mind the albatross; it's the vulture she hates and the raven; the albatross she don't mind. But she hates the vulture. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher, and Occasional Bird Noticer "Next time I go tiger hunting, I'm going to take my tweezers." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dime Store Shopping
Dear Albert and Other Friends in Mayberry, It is indeed with sadness that I learn of the heartbreak of Christmas Past and shopping in the Dime Store. Let's not let that happen again, Sir. As you know, our motto at the Dime Store is, "If we don't have it, you don't need it." Now, of course, that has to be taken with a grain of salt, but you get the general idea. We have cheap stuff, cheaply sold, and service with a grin. Lydia has a problem with that last part, but she's working on it. We have all kinds of things that would make for lovely Christmas presents for a guy or girl on a tight budget. We have imitation perfume, like Ernest T. Bass' favorite "Midnight in Paris." No, it don't smell just like it's suppose to, but if you have the same kind of nose Opie has and cannot tell the difference between a busted bottle of colored water from expensive perfume, it'll get you by. Also, we have facial tools. You know, those handy little devices to help out with pesky unwanted facial hair in men and women of a certain age. And at the Dime Store, we are discreet. Those items are wrapped in a brown paper bag, at no extra charge. We have salt 'n pepper shakers in a variety of decorative shapes and sizes to accommodate any housewife's taste and decorum. Wigs, heavens, we have all kinds of wigs. (Where did you think Mr. Schwamp got his? Weavers? No, much too expensive. We saved him a bunch of money and you can barely tell the difference.) So, if you want something really nice, go to Weavers or maybe the drugstore. But if you budget is tight and your heart is big, come on down to the Dime Store. That's what we are here for. We'll pick out something for you and, with any luck at all, you two will still be together to ring in the New Year! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and Christmas Present Picker Outer Extraordinaire P.S. For the next two weeks, Ramona will be wrapping gifts for no extra charge. She's on vacation from her regular job as button inspector at the factory in Mt. Pilot. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What Is This World Coming To?
It took Seven calls to get a right answer to your Aunt Bee pickle question? Do the tears on your pillow bespeak the pain that is in your heart? Laura Lee Hobbs and the rest of the gang over at the Dime Store Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trained or Untrained that boy can write
Dear Untrained Voice, and Other Friends of the Digest, After your beautiful tribute to me and gold trucks, may I say, Sir, that you may call yourself, if you so desire, the Trained Voice. You go right up there with Barney and his light classics! Right at the top! And, no, that did not come from Mrs. Poultice, who gives you "A's" in breathing. And, no, that did not come from the talented Miss Hazel, even though she raves about your rhymes. And that did not even come from Mr. Schwamp, even though he is nodding vigorously for the way you pronounced every word correctly (not easy to do when you have a complicated song like you composed). That comes directly from me and the girls from the Dime Store, and it comes directly from our heart. And it's a Big One. (Ernest T. sends you his best, too; and if there's one thing that boy knows, and you know there is one thing that boy knows, it's music.) Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher, and Tender Hearted Gal Extraordinaire Lydia says your poem made her cry and she hates to cry; she don't mind being made kind of weeping eyed or sad hearted; but she hates to cry. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ernest T. Hangs His Hat
OK, friends, get out your thankin' buckets and let's have a set while we ponder this. What kind of house do you suppose Ernest T. Bass lives in? Do you reckon it is a house--in the usual sense of the word--at all? I mean, with walls and a floor and a roof? Or do you think, like I do, that he just might live in a cave? With various animals running in and out all the time, keeping him company and teaching him things, like how to wash his food before eating it. Somehow, that's the way I've always picture our fair Ernest T. He's always been a little closed-mouthed about his personal life, and you know me and the girls over at the Dime Store, we don't like to pry. Yes, we like to gossip and at times we like to question; but we never, ever like to pry. But I can just picture him out there in his cave with his wild (tame to him) animals. I know he basically wears the same clothes, except for the time Barney loaned him his uniform and that suit they bought him for Mrs. Wiley's party, and those clothes are none too clean. But then, Ernest T. doesn't stink too bad when he comes in the store; but that may be because Lydia is always buying some smell good stuff to splash on him. His special favorite is Midnight in Paris. Says it reminds him of the lovely Hogette (it's French) Winslowe. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and always curious (but never prying) about Ernest T. Bass "We thought about killing him, but we kind of hated having to take it that far." Mr. Darling. (appox. quote) Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What's In A Name?
Want to know something? All these years I figured "Untrained Voice" got his name as a kind of inside joke used in describing Barney's singing voice. You know, when Barney was trying to get John Masters to use him in the choir and he kept telling the story about what his tenor coach used to say--a choir without a tenor is like a star without its glimmer and then John Masters asked him about his trained voice. That's how I thought the "Untrained Voice" came up with his name and I thought is was very clever. But it wasn't that way at all. His "Untrained Voice" name had nothing at all to do with that episode. Oh, well. It's still a cute name. And he's still one of my favorite posters. Not as cute as Laura Lee Hobbs, but it's cute. Laura Lee Hobbs (who did you think wrote this) Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and all-around curious gal "Barney, don't you ever call me dumb again." Gomer Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Three Girls and a Song
News Alert: Hazel, the piano player, has just given me and the girls a B+ in our breathing! Take that Mrs. Poultice! Yes, our practicing is coming along just fine. Last night we ran our song, "Sliver Bells and Gold Trucks" by John Masters and he actually had tears running down his face. Viola said she was pretty sure they were tears of happiness rather than tears of pain because she heard him say as he was leaving, "I sent all the way to New York for the music, and this is what I get." I think he meant that as a compliment. I know it's going to be tough to compete against Barney and his selection of the light classics, but we girls are going to give it our best. Hazel has even come up with a name for our little group: Three Girls and a Song. I do declare, that woman has more talent in her little pinky than most people have in their whole body. She can play a piano, teach breathing lessons, and come up with a name that suits a group right off the top of her head in a second flat. Now, not even Ima Winslowe can do that and she's the smartest person I know next to Paul. Talent, pure talent. Well, see you at the choir festival, Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher, and member of "Three Girls and a Song" singing group, and they are gd. "Barney, you have a trained voice?" John Masters Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Party Hardy Part II
Again, Untrained Voice and Others, In case I did not answer fully your first question, yes, Mrs. Wiley's party was a sort of social gathering mainly for singles; a meeting place, if you will, for the community. At least that's what I took them to be because when Andy told her Ernest T. (posing as Oliver) was very shy, she said "Well, that's what we're here for." I think she considered it one of her social duties to invite people over from time-to- time for a lovely party. She enjoyed things like that. I have a mother just like that! And you ain't lived 'till you've been to one of her parties! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and daughter of a real Party Gal "It rained last week." "Yeah, I know. I was out there in it." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Party Hardy
My dear Untrained Voice and my other Friends in Mayberry, Me and the girls at the Dime Store are going to let in you in on a little clue at the Wiley party. Barney's "joke" about the dogs was because the girls were ugly. Yeah, it was cruel, and I don't think too true because I saw some cuties, but to each his own. (Remember, Andy had asked him if he saw anybody he wanted to dance with and Barney told Andy there was nothing but dogs at the party; Andy kind of scolded him, but Barney persisted and then came up with his line, "... if you threw a quail in here, all the girls would point.") Let's face it; Barney ain't exactly the world's most compassionate man until Andy himself points out another's need, then Barney can come through in times of trouble. Now, I just always assumed Mrs. Wiley was a widow or else Mr. Wiley did not enjoy these parties and kept himself busy elsewhere whenever she gave one of her socials. Maybe he was over at the lodge or in the bedroom watching that doctor show on TV and eating a pan of cashew fudge, you know, just doing whatever Mr. Wiley wanted to do. They loved each other, but he just wasn't as into socials as much as she was, she being from Back Bay Boston and all. Personally, I have always wondered that Mrs. Wiley did seem awfully fond of our Mr. Schwump. But let's not read too much into that. She has always done her Christian best to make shy people feel right at home. And, let's face it. When it comes to shy, none have wrote that book better than our Mr. Schwump. Laura Lee Hoobs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and Mr. Schwump's friend, too "How do you do, Mrs. Wiley." Now, one more time... Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Dress of Many Colors
Dear Kim, and you other Nice People from Mayberry Land, I'm sorry, Sweetie, but I just HAD to read your post. Even though you had a "Laura Lee, read no further" sign on it, you know how curious I am, and that just set me off like a bear to honey. I don't mind you one little bit for going to the dollar store and buying your "Andy" dvds. Anybody who can buy an "Andy" and save money at the same time is one smart gal or guy, and my congratulates to you. But remember, at our Dime Store, you don't just get cheap items, you get cheap socializing with people. And, now until Christmas, you can, if you ask for it (and why wouldn't you?) listen to me and the girls sing our song, "Silver and Gold Trucks." Hazel has already given us an "A" in pronouncing all the words and a "B-" in the breathing. OK, so we all are a little nasal on the breathing part. We still have a couple of weeks to work on it and John Masters has said he will drop by to help. That man is a Prince of a Fellow! Progress has been made on the dress controversy: Me and Viola Slatt will wear the gold and silver dress, while Lydia will retain her independence by singing in the middle in a red dress trimmed in gold. You are correct: It seems the girl was wearing a silver pant suit during bowling when she threw out her back, having to stay in traction for over a month, and she has since hated the color silver. Who knew? That Lydia is a complicated person; nice, real nice, just as nice as our shy Mary Grace, but complicated. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and all-round compromising person extraordinaire, anything to get along with that guitar hating, chit-chat despising, can't stay out in the sun, Lydia "Goober, will you tell Lydia to stop hanging her head out of the car window like a dog?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What is a Rod?
Dear People of Mayberry and especially Thelma Lou, First, let's clear up a little mistake in my last post. Of course, it was the taxidermist who sewed up Hogette's head; it was Ernest T. who hit her. Glad that's off my chest. I also love it when we can turn a frustrating situation into a Mayberry moment. That is truly the Mayberry spirit at work. Thelma Lou wrote an excellent piece on spanking and she made many wonderful points. I know we are not suppose to talk "Bible" here, but if I may, just this once, make one little point. People often quote, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." But the rod in Scriptures refers to discipline, not an actual stick. Remember Psalm 23? "Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." This is referring to a shepherd gently guiding his flock and keeping them safe; not beating them over the head with his stick. He keeps the wolves away and guides his sheep. Personally, I do not know how anyone can raise children without ever giving them a smack on the behind, at least once in a while. I have three and, as sweet as they are, they are not that good. But if you are shouting more than you are hugging and laughing with your child, something is wrong. And no amount of trips to the woodshed is going to fix that. That's just my thoughts, Laura Lee Hobbs Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Did She Run Off And Get Married Or What?
This is one for the Trained Noticers out there, but I don't recall it being brought up before. Emma's last name changed from "Brant" (remember in the "Ellie Comes to Town" episode) to "Watson" (ex., "The Manicurist"). Me and Ima Winslow (Hogette's sister) just wanted to see how many of you were paying attention. It's important to Ima for people to pay attention. She's not nearly as pretty as Hogette, but she paid her own way through beauty college by selling Mary Kay products and she drives that pink Cadillac with the top all the way down with considerable pride. She claims she was their top saleslady because she never forgets a name. Hogette, what with that jagged scar on top of her head and all, may be the family beauty, but Ima has the family smarts. And, you and know what they say, smart is sexy. Jagged Head Scar or Not. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Not Too Bad On The Eyes, if I say so myself "She married the taxidermist what hit her on the head." Ernest T. Bass Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
1 Question, 76 Replies
One thing about our little corner of the world: You ask a question, you will get an answer. Laura Lee Hobbs, still wrestling with Lydia, in our little corner of the Dime Store "What do you suppose causes that? Maybe I ought to see their doctor?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pills, Rocks, and Wrestling Moves
Attention: People of Mayberry... I have the sad duty to report that there ain't much love in the Dime Store today, and it's all Lydia's fault!!! That girl will not cooperate with me and Viola Slatt on the choice of dress to wear in the Christmas choir musical festival. And to think, John Master's sent all the way to New York for the music. Mr. Schwump is solidly on our side in this disagreement; Emma has offered Lydia one of her pills if she thinks it will help the situation any; and Ernest T. has offered to hit her with a rock; but Lydia is just being stubborn. She is as ornery as a mule. Well, she's our friend and our problem. We will take care of it. We'll get her in that gold and silver dress if we have to hit her over her bow and shove her into it. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire, and Occasional Lydia Wrestler Barney, "Women. They're all nuts." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Music Is Life
Dear Friends, Aunt Bee wouldn't come to the door for Opie and his family? Gee whiz, that's troubling news, but maybe we can think of a reason. Like perhaps she had a late party the night before and she was just worn out and didn't even hear the buzzer. Or maybe she was out visiting Clara. You know how close those two are. Maybe Clara tried to clean be- hind her stove again and hurt her back and Aunt Bee stayed over there to help out until Clara can stand up straight. Poor thing, she walks all crooked when she gets that way. I am just sure it was not a mean or personal thing against Opie. It just couldn't be. Now, to John Masters, Choir Director: Hazel is working wonderfully hard with us girls. After many tries we finally made it through "Silver and Gold Trucks" without Missing A Single Word. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT? Pretty amazing considering we've only been practicing for about 10 days. Maybe we deserve an "A." A few more days, and shoot, we'll be able to almost sing that song in tune! Just one problem: Me and Viola want to wear Gold dresses trimmed in silver, but Lydia wants an all red dress, and to me and Viola, that's just stupid. We will decide by a game of rocks, paper, scissors. See ya'll at choir practice. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "You got time to breathe, you got time for music." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Full House
It was "Full House." The name of the show that starred the Olsen twins (that I couldn't think of a few minutes ago) was "Full House." Glad I got that off my chest. Usually it's just the pretzels that lay heavy on my chest. Laura Lee Hobbs. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
This and That
Greetings From the Dime Store, First to my friend John Masters, may I ask if you specifically have a special piece that you ordered all the way from New York City for me and the girls to sing? Not that me and Lydia and Viola Slatt are particularly good singers, but we'll give it all we got. You know we will. Between Barney and the Untrained Voice, Mrs. Poltice's time is all taken up, but maybe Hazel could work us in for a couple of practice sessions. Now, Dixon, about those family pictures. I meant on a regular basis that family pictures were not shown on the walls or featured in any kind of prominent place where viewers could easily see them each week. Yeah, for a special show, every now and then, a series might pull out a photograph. But it's not the usual thing. Not then and not now. The only exception that I recall is that show which starred the Olsen twins (and for the life of me I cannot think of its title just now) but I do remember seeing photographs of the kids on the mantle or somewhere else in the living room. But the last show of "Leave It To Beaver" was entitled, "The Family Album" and it gave the series a chance to feature a flash-back. Anyway, Thanksgiving is almost here and if I don't have a chance to tell you all, I've been here for a number of years. I love you all and I thank Allan for the good work he does in keeping us all together. You all have a safe and joyous holiday with your real family and our family here in Mayberry, which is almost just as precious to me, will be here for us, as always. Isn't that wonderful? from, Laura Lee Hobbs and the girls (and Mr. Schwump) over at the Dime Store Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Please Don't Cry, It Moves Your Hair
Dog gone you, Untrained Voice. With what you wrote yesterday, you made all of us at the Dime Store cry and you know how Lydia hates to cry. She don't mind gettin' a little weepy-eyed, but she hates to cry. Even Mr. Schwump broke down so hard his hair piece had to be adjusted. Now that's hard crying. We just wanted you to know, we love and appreciate you, too. Got to go. The girls have started up again and when they start, Mr. Schwump starts, and oh, lordy, it's a mess around here. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher, and Sentimental Fool with the best of them "Do the tears on you pillow bespeak the pain that's in your heart?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Family Pictures--Now Smile
Hello, Friends, Me and the girls were watching my little TV on its 11 inch screen (the one we keep at the Dime Store when business gets a little slow) and you know what we noticed? Not many of the sitcoms keep family pictures in the homes. Remember the observation Paul wrote about the picture of Aunt Bee in the Taylor's house? Well, that's about the only family member's picture you will see that I can remember unless they show a particular photograph for a special show (like Andy or Barney's high school picture in the yearbook). I know it has been discussed that perhaps the picture of Opie's mom was not seen because the show was a comedy and a photograph of her might cause unhappiness to the viewers. But even on the sitcoms of todays, photographs of the children in the family will rarely be seen in the homes. No pictures of grandparents, cousins, nothing. It's like the family lives in a vacuum. Did any of you ever notice that? Wonder what causes that? Maybe we ought to ask their doctor. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire, and Family Picture Taker "...all because two little old women's feet fall to sleep." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What's In A Name?
Attention: Mayberry Fans. Attention: Mayberry Fans. The quote "Gomer didn't tell me. I heard it from Laura Lee Hobbs over at the Dime Store," should have read, "Barney didn't tell me..." Why is that a person recognizes a mistake as soon as she sends in her post and not BEFORE she pushes the mail button? Does that ever happen to you? Why can we send a man to the moon and yet not make a computer than prints what we want it to print rather than what our dumb fingers push? Stupid, stupid, stupid old computer! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire (they didn't teach computer when I was in school) Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
It Only Hurts When I Bend Over...
Dear Untrained Voice, You have a deviated WHAT? We girls (and boys) over at the Dime Store are really concerned about you. Mr. Schwump wants to know if you have ever tried hanging yourself in the closet the way Barney did? He says that may straighten things out a bit. Maybe put a few light weights on your feet to pull at both ends. We are not sure that Miracle Salve can cure this problem, but Emma says you are welcome to try a few of her life-saving pills. They have saved her many a time. Let us know if we can be of any help. Meanwhile, keep on with Mrs. Poltice. I know she's hard, but you are a raw bundle of big undiscovered talent that shouldn't be thrown out with the bath water. That's what Floyd says, anyway. And you know how wise Floyd can be. You don't cut hair for 30 years and not learn about life. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "What's the matter. Ain't you ever seen a man read a newspaper?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gold Truck
Dear Friends (and you are my friends), Me and the girls over at the Dime Store have an idea for a Monopoly piece. What about a Gold Truck? Seems to do the trick for us. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold truck Watcher Extraordinaire "Gomer didn't tell me. I heard it from Laura Lee Hobbs over at the Dime Store." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Just What's So Wrong With the Dime Store?
It was another exciting day at the Dime Store. Thanks to you, Untrained Voice, for answering my question about which episode it was that contained the epilogue of Barney and Thelma Lou smooching in Thel's house. Sure, you get a free prize: A bouncy ball, a whistle--I put a new pea in it, but I'm not a gonna charge you for it, or a bag of fudge, you name it. Just so it doesn't cost over 50 cents. I'm not a millionaire, you know. But what I want to know, Untrained Voice, is if you work with Mrs. Poultice, how come you are call the UNtrained Voice. The girls told me she gave you an "A" in breathing. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher extraordinaire "Leonard Blush, Leonard Blush. Is that all you can talk about, Leonard Blush?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Morelli's Swinger
Dear Albert Acevedo, It was an exciting day at the Dime Store. The girls went crazy reading your post, not that many of us have ever actually been to Morelli's, but you sure sounded like you looked sharp--nervous--but sharp. But don't worry now, we'll get you through it. Lydia mostly stays away because of her bad back, you know, and she hates that Gypsy music; can't stand that Gypsy music. Just remember to tip them a quarter when they come by. They sure can be moody. Viola says of course you must ask for a doggie-bag if you cannot finish your steak. The Chef will take it as a compliment. The only time I ever went was on a double date with Goober and Lydia. Goober said their salt was the best he ever tasted. And you know Goober. He don't hand out compliments like that for no reason. Come by the Dime Store if you want anything extra to make your fine dining and dancing experience in the Big City even more exciting. Like some male smell good. We have some good stuff over at the Dime Store and it won't cost you too much. I know after what you have already spent, you probably don't have a lot left. Why those wingtips alone probably cost a pretty penny! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "We usually go Dutch treat." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
They Said What?
It was another exciting day at the Dime Store. I do my best to keep my customers informed--ok no laughing now--and one way is to buy them newspapers from many different parts of the country. In a straight from Kelsey's Woods department, the following comes from a paper which was running articles about funny things candidates have actually said while explaining to the editorial boards why they should endorse them: "A guy we'll call Mr. X was running for city council. He came to the editorial board in his sap-streaked coveralls having just come in from the woods where he was cooking down maple syrup. When asked why he wanted to sit on city council, he launched into this long explanation about how his rural property had been annexed 15 years ago and he didn't want any part of it. We said, 'Yeah, but Mr. X, if you're elected to city council, you can't un-annex your land.' He said, 'You can't?' Well, then I don't want on there. I haven't got time for all them meetings anyhow.' He went back to the woods where we assume he's still cookin' the sap." Can't you just see somebody like Ernest T. Bass doing something like that? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk, Gold Truck Watcher and Occasional Sap cooker myself "Ernest T., you aren't stupid. You're just ignorant." "You're just being kind." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Better Be True To Your Girl
Hello, Friends, It was another exciting day at the Dime Store. Thinking about the Melissa story (or as it is entitled "Barney on the Rebound") don't you think Andy let Melissa and her daddy/husband off too easy? I mean, as soon as he knew for sure they were trying to con poor old Barney, all he did was run them out of town. So they just became somebody else's trouble. Surely they were breaking some kind of number law and he could have put them in jail or fined them. Hurt them a little bit. Of course now we over at the Dime Store ain't near about knowable over this kind of situation. If we were we'd be able to do something besides sell stuff that people need at a reasonable price. But as it is, me and the girls do love to get together and talk about what we'd like to see happen to people like that Melissa who hurt our Barney. Not that Barney didn't get the whole thing started by flirting with her when he had a girl, Thelma Lou. Still, Melissa was a mean one! And her "daddy"? Well, don't even get us started! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "What would...a girl like that want with a squirt?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Kissing Scenes
Dear Doug, I don't mean to be too picky either but you have completely confused two episodes. Yes, there is the scene where Andy and Opie come in on Thelma Lou and Barney kissing--the one where Barney tries to hide his head in the filing cabinet, the one you remember and it is in the episode where Barney is in need of a new room; but, the one I was talking about was the epilogue showing Andy coming in on Barney at Thel's house and, yes, they were drinking "coffee" but also doing a little smooching because Barney's face is covered with Thelma Lou's kisses. To tell the honest truth, I can't be sure of the show. I think it's the Melissa one, but I wouldn't bet my life on it. So any help I can get on pinpointing which exact show this epilogue belongs to (Paul, anyone else?) would be appreciated. This is one time I have drawn a blank. It happens. At least to me it does. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk, Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "Haven't you ever seen a man drink a cup of coffee before." Yeah, he said it. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hats, Gloves & Socks, But How Do They Smell?
Dear Friends, It was another exciting day at the Dime Store. Ernest T. Bass came in with a bag of freshly killed 'possums. That guy knows where the money is. 'Possums' pelts? Daddy, you are sooo right. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Endings We Have Liked
Dear Friends, It was another exciting day at the Dime Store. Ernest T. Bass came over and we discussed which epilogue we thought was the best ending to a particular show. It was a hard task. But Ernest T's and Lydia's and my top three choices, in no particular order, are: The women convict show--where Barney buys the newspaper showing how Floyd managed to arrest all the women right by himself, hilarious. "Maude, Al, if those hamburgers are ruined, I won't be responsible." The magic kit show--and the ending when it seems to come true about Andy and Helen getting married in June after all; "And you know Barney; he'll believe just about anything." And last, but certainly not least, the epilogue where Andy walks in on Barney's face covered with Thelma Lou's kisses and Barney just sits there innocent as he can be, cup of coffee in his hand, telling Andy how he and Thel were doing nothing but talking about their problems and hoping to work them out. Great stuff, great stuff. How can anybody choose which season is the best out of a classic like this show? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraodinaire, "You better get yourself a room." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
1 Plus 1 is 2
Dear Albert and any other interested Miracle Salve Buyer, It was another exciting day at the Dime Store. And yes, you can indeed purchase Miracle Salve at the Dime Store either by the jar (39 cents a bottle) or by the gross, which involves a higher level of mathematics which I'm just not inclined to get into right now. (Where's Ernest T. Bass when you need him?) While we don't wish to compete right up front with Weaver's, our motto at the Dime Store has always been, "If we don't have it, you don't need it." So stock up on all your Miracle Salve right here right now and avoid the holiday rush. Great idea you had there, Albert. Just Great! Remember though, do NOT ingest the Miracle Salve. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "Goober, you were on a date. You weren't taking medicine." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Going, Going, Growing
Lovely People of Mayberry, If you read my last post, of course, my hair ain't exactly "going" back; hopefully, it's "growing" back, but after what happened with Miracle Salve, we can only pray, can't we? Anyway, wig will arrive soon. Still ain't heard from Neil "My card in case you ever need my services" Bentley. But I think I have a strong a case in spite of some evidence to the contrary. Don't you? Personally, I don't believe Miracle Salve had one thing to do with Sarah's mother's hip healing up as nicely as it did. Not one thing. Laura Lee Hobbs Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwump and His Lusty Head 'o Hair
It was another exciting day in the Dime Store today. Mr. Schwump came in and told me where I can buy a wig to wear while my hair is going back after the unfortunate incident with Miracle Salve. And if there is one thing that Mr. Schwump knows--and we all know that there is definitely one thing that Mr. Schwump knows--it's where to buy a good hair piece. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire "My cousin Goober ain't stupid. He's ugly, but he ain't stupid." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sarah's Mother, Ya'll Remember Her, Don't Ya?
It was another exciting day in the Dime Store. Sarah's mother came by and she's 100% in favor of the Miracle Salve. Said it worked wonders on her hip after she injured it at the bowling alley several years ago. Bless her heart. 'Course, my hair is still falling out in bunches, bunches. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher extraordinaire "And who in the world is Opie Taylor, Sr.?" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Salve Brings Heartaches
Re Miracle Salve at 39 cents a bottle: A girl tries to save a little money by buying Miracle Salve instead of hair products in a beauty parlor and what does she get? Heartaches, nothing but heartaches! Laura Lee Hobbs P.S. Lydia reports J.Oliver responding well to mange cure. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Calling Mr. Bentley
Attention: All people of Mayberry. Attention: All people of Mayberry. Do not use Miracle Salve on human head. Do not use Miracle Salve on human head. I do not care what Viola Slatt may have told you. It will cause hair to come out in bunches. Bunches...Bunches. I will be contacting Mr. Neil "My card in case you ever need my services" Bentley as soon as possible to see if I am eligible for any monetary award. Salve is acceptable for mange on dogs, hoof rot in small sheep, and a glandular condition in African wildebeest, but that is all. Not for human use or human consumption. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk extraordinaire (and slightly bald at this time) "It just goes to show, if you want a good suit you have to go to Mount Pilot." And if you want good hair products, go to Floyds or the beauty shop, don't listen to Viola Slatt! Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Itchy Head vs Mange
Hey to All, Lydia came into the Dime Store early this morning with her lovely but aged dog, J. Oliver. I have told her and told her to leave him at home, but the girl will not listen to me. She wanted to buy a bottle of Miracle Salve for J. Oliver; seems that he has another case of the mange. Poor thing. He suffers from it so. Viola Slatt was in the store and she said she wasn't naming any names but she had heard that some people use the Salve on their itchy scalp and it worked like, well, like a miracle. I guess that where it got its name. I have that problem. Maybe I ought to use that stuff. It couldn't hurt. Let you know how it turns out. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk extraordinaire and Gold Truck watcher "...Here comes Viola Slatt. Biggest gossip in Mayberry" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Serious Floyd
Dear Jim, The movie where you saw our Floyd play a doctor was "Anatomy of a Murder," an excellent if somewhat dark film, starring James Stewart and Lee Remick, George C. Scott, Orson Bean, and many other well- known actors. It did seem rather odd seeing Floyd play a serious role (which he did quite well) and yet he still had a small stammer. Just goes to show the real actor in the man. Well, it's cold down here. No watching out for Gold Trucks for me. Just the honest living of clerking and helping Lydia to get over her intense and unnatural dislike of guitar music. I tell you, that Girl is a bird in this world! Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk extraordinaire and Lydia's good friend "I hate the guitar; I don't mind the clarinet or the saxophone; but I hate the guitar." Lydia Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Leonard Blush To Mask or Not To Mask
Dear Mike, Now listen, Mike, I like Leonard Blush just as much, if not better than, you do. But I have to ask: Leonard Blush, Leonard Blush. Is that all you people can talk about-- Leonard Blush. Lydia likes him. She don't love him. But she likes him. Me? I L-O-V-E him. Even better when he's wearing the mask. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Leonard Blush fan extraordinaire Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Hog By Any Other Name Smells As Sweet
Regarding the fact that once I used to write in as Laura Lee Hobbs, then I used the name Lydia, now I'm back as Laura Lee Hobbs, a lot of people have split personalities...what of it? Laura Lee Hobbs (for right now anyway) "Pretty name." "Hogette? Yeah, yeah. It's French." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
My, What a Pretty Dress You Have On
Did any of you ever notice the following thing: Aunt Bee often wore the same outfits over and over, just like we do in real life, while today's actresses--even if they are not suppose to be rich--usually never wear the same outfit twice on their show? We certainly saw Aunt Bee's dresses more than once. And granted I don't watch too many of today's series. So perhaps it's just the ones I pick. But once an actress wears an outfit, you won't see her in it again. But not Aunt Bee. She's a regular girl. Laura Lee Hobbs, as regular as you can get over at the Dime Store and out at Highway 6 Looking Out for Gold Trucks, helping Lydia overcome her aversion to chit-chat Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney, Thel, Juanita, Sitting in a Tree
Hello, good people of Mayberry, I've been having a little correspondence with a sweet lady, Marie to be exact, and she got me wondering about the differences in the girls Barney dated. Obviously, we never even got to see Juanita. But don't we all have in our minds what that lady looked like? I figure dark-hair set in sort of a beehive, red lipstick, lots of eye makeup, not heavy but a little hippy maybe (some junk in the trunk), pretty face and a big flirt. Just about the opposite of Thelma Lou. And unlike Thel, Juanita did not slap so often, if you know what I mean. I think Thelma Lou was beautiful (to me, she was much more attractive than Helen, though Helen was pretty especially when she smiled). And frankly, while Andy was handsome enough that it never surprised me that pretty girls were drawn to him, Barney was proof that being less than perfect is no hindrance to getting the ladies. Barney was a confident man, most of the time, and this seemed to come through. Women do like confident men. And they liked our Andy and our Barney, even if these two were about as opposite as opposites can be. "I want to hear it from his own thin lips." (Odd. To me, Barney's lips were the only FULL things about that boy.) Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire, and I think I would have dated either Barney or Andy. I have more in common with Andy, but I probably would have had a better--if cheaper date--with Barney. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney Fife--The Good
Hello, Good People of Mayberry, We all know the qualities of Barney that made him, well, human. He could be weak. He wasn't faithful to Thelma Lou. Heaven knows his pride got the better of him more times than it should have. And he may not have been the best deputy in the world no matter how much Andy tried to tell him he was. Yeah, a lot of times Barney acted like a big kid and Andy was the grown-up. But he had wonderful qualities too. He was neat. Once he was aware of another human in need, his compassion knew no bounds. (Remember, after Andy reminded him of poor, widow Olive with four children, Barney decided to let her keep the extra quarter tip, bless her heart.) He was an honest person. And he was loyal, in the emotional sense. Thelma Lou was always his true girl, Andy always his best friend. Even though Barney could be tight with Thelma Lou, he dug deep when friends were being kicked out of their homes. And, in my opinion, Barney was better than most people in admitting his faults. It did not come easy to him, but deep inside Barney knew what his weaknesses were. He could face Andy and say, "I'm sorry. I was a durn fool." Maybe, just maybe, that was his greatest strength. Anyho, that's just my thoughts for today. Love to hear yours. Laura Lee Hobbs, clerking at the Dime Store and checking out Gold Trucks "That's right. Right now you're acting like a big kid!" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Spelling-- It's the Hardest Course
Dear Harriet and All you other picky spellers out there, Yes, Heaven knows we don't have enough accurate spellers in our world. But if we are going to be accurate, let's go all the way and include our dear Allan Newsome (not Allen, as some spell the name). But me and my Lydia just happen to live in a glass house and, personally, we don't like to throw stones. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher--not stone thrower. "Oh, there's a lot of different ways you can spell Fife. Win with Taylor!" Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Odd Facts Known By Few
As a member of the 99.9% who did not know about Goober's sisters or the failed series pilot show, may I be one of the first to say, aren't we lucky to have Paul? "Well, Wynken will tell Blynken, Blynken will tell Nod, Nod will tell Barney, and Barney will tell you." No, you did not know about it, Lydia, and stop saying that you did! Laura Lee Hobbs, "Barney didn't tell me. I heard about from Laura Lee Hobbs over at the Dime Store." Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Goober As An Only Child
In the episode of Howard as the "Big Brother" (when he agrees to mentor a teenage troubled boy and falls for the boy's older sister), Goober mentions that he (Goober) is an only child. However, I clearly remember a show about Goober's brilliant brother. This was probably in the Mayberry RFD series. But I was just wondering if any trained noticer out there picked up on this. So long for now. Yesterday was Lydia's birthday and she's still sick from eating all the chocolate she was given. That girl has no impulse control. Laura Lee Hobbs, over at the Dime Store still looking out for Gold Trucks and taking care of Lydia Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
It's Me, It's Me--It's Laura Lee
Hello, Mayberry friends and relatives, After being off the air for several weeks--and it was a pain, don't you know?--me and Lydia are now back amongst you all here in the pleasant land of Mayberry. What a pleasure it is just to breathe the air. I'll try not to cause too much trouble. I'll keep an eye on that Lydia. We'll both mind our mouths and keep to the traffic laws. What's that Lydia? Just shut up and stop sticking you head out the car window like you was a dog! Dog gone it! There goes your hair ribbon again, Well, bye for now. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk extraordinare and Gold Truck Lover, don't yah know. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fwd: It's Me, It's Me--It's Laura Lee
Hello, Mayberry friends and relatives, After being off the air for several weeks--and it was a pain, don't you know?--me and Lydia are now back amongst you all here in the pleasant land of Mayberry. What a pleasure it is just to breathe the air. I'll try not to cause too much trouble. I'll keep an eye on that Lydia. We'll both mind our mouths and keep to the traffic laws. What's that Lydia? Just shut up and stop sticking you head out the car window like you was a dog! Dog gone it! There goes your hair ribbon again, Well, bye for now. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk extraordinare and Gold Truck Lover, don't yah know. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fwd: It's Me, It's Me--It's Laura Lee
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 2:48 PM Subject: It's Me, It's Me--It's Laura Lee Hello, Mayberry friends and relatives, After being off the air for several weeks--and it was a pain, don't you know?--me and Lydia are now back amongst you all here in the pleasant land of Mayberry. What a pleasure it is just to breathe the air. I'll try not to cause too much trouble. I'll keep an eye on that Lydia. We'll both mind our mouths and keep to the traffic laws. What's that Lydia? Just shut up and stop sticking you head out the car window like you was a dog! Dog gone it! There goes your hair ribbon again, Well, bye for now. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk extraordinare and Gold Truck Lover, don't yah know. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Holidays & Weather
Hey, Friends, I'm a little behind times, but someone asked if Halloween was ever observed in Mayberry. It was mentioned in the episode when Ed Sawyer comes into town wanting to make Mayberry his home when Barney is in the barber shop telling Andy about the time he "arrested" some twelve-year old boys for ringing door- bells and running off at Halloween last year. (Barney wanted permission to run Ed Sawyer in for ringing Lucy's doorbell.) So, I guess that provides some evidence that Halloween was observed in Mayberry. Take care of yourselves. Man, it's hot down here. Laura Lee Hobbs can't even watch out for Gold Trucks it's so hot. Now that's hot! Lydia, "Like Calvin Coolidge always said, 'People talk about the weather, but nobody can do anything about it.' " (Floyd) "Floyd, Calvin Coolidge didn't say that. Mark Twain said it." (Andy) "Well, he must have said something. He was the President." (Floyd) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
News from our Show
Hello, Everyone! Me and Laura Lee Hobbs thought Brian's idea of inviting all the former kid actors from TAGS to share with us their behind the scenes memories of the show was just great. I welcome all the information I can get on my Andy's and what I love best is any little secrets of the cast and crew. Since most of the outtakes, from what I understand, have been destroyed, all we have now is the memories of the people involved with the show. And I would love to hear from anyone. Who knows? We may even learn the real identity of our Mr. Schwump. Now, wouldn't that be a kick! Lydia--"Give some people a mail sack and it goes right to their heads." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Oldies but Goldies--Their Nice!
Hey, Everybody! I was over at the Dime Store buying up another pair of binoculars and me and Laura Lee Hobbs discussed why people did not use the show's proper titles, and why people don't use a little effort and look up some of their questions for themselves? We are not experts by any means, but we figured that if the only things used were the question and the show's title, it would probably confuse the new people even if they had aids because some titles are rather similar in the plot to other shows. For example, just think how many episodes have dealt with Barney and his singing/choir or Aunt Bee and romance? Now, us oldies but goldies, would know a show from its title without any aid; heck, me and Laura Lee Hobbs can see a five-second frame--without sound--and know what show is airing. But we are pros. We are oldies but goldies. And, yeah, a true Mayberry fan should buy all the books, etc. and most of the questions would already be answered. But that would cut down on our Digest, and I would never want that. It's a theory of me and Laura Lee Hobbs that a lot of the people who write in to the Digest write less for the exact answer and more for the company that their question or observation may provide them. Like I said, we ain't the smartest gals in the world. But the next time someone writes in wanting to know what happened to Opie's mom or letting the world know what he/she called a soft drink, be tolerant and most of all, be kind. The Internet is Big, but the world can be lonesome, and the words you write have more power than you think. Lydia, "She's nice. She's real nice." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
