Bird loves Andy Griffith
I read a news article about a Cockatiel who had been missing for three years. He had flown out an open door of his owner's house. He was found on a church doorstep. An animal rescue was called to help catch him and they were able to track down where he previously lived. The owner said, "Play the Andy Griffith theme song. If he starts singing and dancing around, that is our bird. He loves that song." So, that is how they identified the bird. He loved the whistling! Bee in New Concord, OH ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Blue Bird Diner in Mount Airy
If anyone is looking to diversify or follow Aunt Bee's footsteps and open up a restaurant, the building that was once the home of the Blue Bird Diner in downtown Mount Airy is on the market (sale or lease). If anyone is interested, they can contact Burke Robertson at brobert...@burkerobertsonassociates.com Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
More bird answers
Otis said his wife would be proud as a PEACOCK. Correct. When Opie had his sore throat he couldn't SWALLOW Umm, I don't think that counts. I think Barney called someone a mean old BUZZARD. Briscoe calls Ernest T. Bass a lowdown pesky buzzard, and Andy asks Opie Are you sure you don't have a buzzard in that cage? in episode one. I think Gomer may have mentioned a BLUEJAY at one time. Close enough; he said when Bertie Blush talked he sounded just like a jay bird. Of course there a lot of JAILBIRDS at the courthouse. Not exactly birds, but OK. Juanita worked at the BLUEBIRD diner. Good catch, I didn't think of that one. I think someone mentioned a BANDY ROOSTER. Correct, that was Goober describing a noise Gilly Walker's car made. A bantam is a type of small chicken; I think what Goober actually said was an old banty rooster. And maybe a CHICKADEE might have been mentioned. I don't remember anyone ever mentioning a chickadee. I'm thinking of three more. Here are a few hints for anybody who might still be working on this question: one has to do with the carnival, one has to do with an occupation not available in Mayberry, and one has something to do with a warning given before a game, or something planted. And no, people who share their name with a bird such as Robin Hood or Phoebe or Finch don't count, unless you can come up with a reference to those actual birds. Paul Mulik ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
One More Bird
I am reading a British novel by Anne Perry and two characters were describing some women. One was described as a Swan while the other as a Pelican. It was then I remembered that Opie won the ceramic PELICAN at the carnival. So my final bird is the PELICAN. -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bird quiz
Nice job everybody on naming several various types of birds mentioned in Mayberry. Here is a list of the ones correctly named so far: Albatross Canary Chicken (includes roosters) Crow (both shot at and eaten) Duck Eagle Goose Hawk Loon Mockingbird Owl Parakeet Pheasant Quail Songbird Starling Turkey Opie's pet bird in episode #1 is a parakeet (the sponsor doesn't know that parakeets don't drink coffee), not a canary, however canaries are mentioned in three other episodes. Which episodes they are, I leave for one of you to name. In addition to Ollie's goose down pillow, Andy mentions Northern honkers which is another reference to geese, and in addition to the duck pond, ducks are also mentioned in Opie and the Carnival (the kind you shoot) and Opie Steps up in Class (the kind you buy in the store). I am thinking of seven more types of birds mentioned on TAGS that haven't been named yet. Put those thinking buckets back on and see if you can come up with them. One was mentioned a few days ago, but that was before I asked the question. Paul Mulik Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bird in This World
I have heard this saying (You are a bird in this world) here in NC. I grew up in Greensboro, one hour from Mt. Airy. Many of the comments and sounds Andy makes are very familiar to me. I'm sure he incorporated many things he heard growing up. It was just a part of him I imagine. I think the Bird in this world comment about Barney means You are really something hard to believe! The golly and the Well I'll be dogged and many others are also things I grew up hearing. When I hear Andy say them it reminds me of my own Dad, so that is something special about the show to me. Krista ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A bird in this world
I am watching The Horse Trader on a local station and Andy once again tells Barney, You are a BIRD in this world! So again, I got to wondering what the heck that phrase means? Also,does anyone know how many times that phrase was used on TAGS? Did anyone other than Andy ever say it? Jennifer ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
You are a bird in this world
Does anyone know what this expression means? Andy uses it a lot about Barney, ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
baby bird
Ken, thank you so much for the heads-up about the baby hummingbird rescue! That was just about the most precious thing I have ever seen. God bless that young man for his loving persistence. I wonder if the bird is still a member of his household still?On another note, I once found a baby bird fallen out of our tree and no mother nearby so I made arrangements to take it to a habitat the next day and proceeded to give it water with a dropper and a worm but was later told that I could have drowned it as it was so young! I was sick at heart so us laymen sometimes shouldn't proceed on our own. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bird
An unusual adventure just now!!! Putting away my Halloween things in the basement, I noticed a sparrow trying to get out the window. How in the world??? The only possible way in was through the dryer vent. I caught him when he hit the wall and fell on the cat, who was startled enough to back away. Of course, I said the appropriate words as I turned him loose in the yard: OK, Nod, go look for your brothers!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
mocking bird set
I just watched to kill a mocking bird and i know it was fimed mostly on a back lot ,could it have been the same back lot as mayberry was ? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
T-Bird Car
Hey Dixon, that rare T-Bird car that you just bought on EBay, which way is the head pointing? You gotta be careful and not get conned on those deals. Orville Hendricks - Peddling Butter and Eggs. My boy Evan has rare cars too. It's rare that he does not get caught speeding in one of his cars. BTW I just bought a rare, mint condition plastic model of the '61 Thunderbird on Ebay. I plan to turn it into the Lady Speeder's car. Dixon _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bird story
This morning a little ornithological drama played out on our front porch. A robin had built her nest inside one of the large shrubs that flank our front door, and this morning she decided it was time for her fledgling to leave the nest. She first tried coaxing it out with a nice, juicy worm (well, I'm assuming it was, anyway). She managed to keep the worm in her beak while repeatedly calling to her baby, who responded with chirps. Because we had our windows and doors open, we heard their conversation and noticed that our cats (who are strictly indoors) were stationed at the screen door, so we watched, too. It took mama robin many attempts to get little robin to venture to the edge of the shrub. She then tried to get it to emerge from the shrub by hopping up on the porch with the worm and calling. All this attracted the attention of an outdoor neighborhood cat who was soon on our porch and ready to snatch the little robin. My husband, hero of the day, saved the young bird by chasing off the cat with a broom (gently, I might add). It took several tries before it finally gave up. The fledgling left the shrub at last and is presumably now testing its wings. Of course, all this remined me of Opie the Birdman. I couldn't help but think of Wynken, Blynken, and Nod and Opie's realization that he must release the birds to live their own life, just as the mama would have done. Of course, there was also the neighbor's cat that gave Andy, Opie, Barney, and Aunt Bee some anxious moments. And there was the nice, juicy worm that Opie described to Aunt Bee at the breakfast table. Like Andy, I used the opportunity to teach my 10-year-old daughter a brief life lesson, illustrated by the robin's action. I told her that our job as parents isn't just to provide for her the things she needs but to prepare her for adulthood so that she's ready to assume the responsibilities of being grown up when she leaves our nest. Yes, life is like Mayberry! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hawthorn Blue Bird Diner
Just received my Hawthorn Blue Bird Diner Mayberry Christmas Village piece. If anyone wants to see what it looks like before buying it I would be happy to send you a couple of pics. Just email me. Got a part-time job yesterday at our largest super-market in town. I am a bagger. Just hope I don't have to deliver groceries like Opie did. Got to practice my training. Paper or Plastic? Paper or Plastic? Got that down pretty good. Now if I can just remember it. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Home) 715-839-8470 ( Cell ) 715-210-1556 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Them's fine bird names!
Hi all...thanks for the suggestions for bird names for my baby bluebirds out back! Keep 'em comin'..I love the ideas! Sam in Knoxville, I agree...Winken, Blinken and Nod are good ones (them's fine bird names...) Thanks :) And, Kim in TX, yes, naming the chicks after Andy, Opie and Aunt Bee are also fine bird names! Thanks :) I happened to think of Mary Grace, after Thel's cousin, or even Karen, the other cousin that was a sharp shooter (not of birds, of course)..only CLAY pigeons! That is, if there are several females in the brood! If we are lucky enough to see the little ones as they take their first flight, I'll be sure and see how many there are and if we can identify males or females. Hopefully, I will be able to catch a glimpse of them very soon. They seem to be getting bigger each day, as they are chirping louder and louder as Dad Barney and Mom Thelma Lou make numerous trips to the house toting nice juicy worms or crunchy bugs in their beaks. And, after these little ones are raised, I think Barn should treat Thel to a nice dinner for two (no dutch treat) at Morelii's...steak sandwich time, with soup AND salad...after all, Thel has been such a good Mom. Or, perhaps they could even go to the Bluebird Diner!?! Wonder if bluebirds dine at the Bluebird Diner? I bet they do. Was the diner where Juanita worked called the Bluebird Diner? Did Thel ever dine there? I bet not. Until next time...the tale of Barney and Thelma Lou the Bluebird pair, along with the little Fifes, continues...in my back yardkeep the ideas comin', all. Thanks :) jaywalkin' joan in NC Them's fine bird names. 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/
