WBMUTBB Private Group on Facebook - T-shirt - Mayberry Meet-up 2023
Another reminder about the "private" Facebook Group I created for WBMUTBB. By private, it means only members of the group can see anything posted to the group. It also means no body outside the group can see who's a member. It's just another way for townsfolk to communicate and share the Mayberry fun. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbmutbb Reminder: You MUST answer the questions of I won't approve your request on Facebook ++WBMUTBB T-shirt++ Check out the WBMUTBB t-shirt design. Some of you may remember it but it's a blast from the past https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/29412186-whos-been-messin-up-the-bulletin-board?ref_id=15499&store_id=532942 ==Mayberry Meet-up== The 11th Mayberry Meet-up is coming up in Mt. Airy, NC 21-22 July 2023. REGISTRATION FORM for the Mayberry Meetup 2023 https://forms.gle/MwcQXFRdanE6iJZP6 Detailed Mayberry Meet-up 2023 Schedule https://bit.ly/mayberrymeetup2023 The Official t-shirt for the 11th Mayberry Meet-up can be found below https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/38505844-mayberry-meet-up-11?ref_id=15499 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mayberry Meet-up 2016 in Mt. Airy, NC 8-9 July 2016 (Schedule)
Hey Mayberry folks! I'm putting together the "schedule" of things to do during the Meet-up weekend but PLEASE realize that nothing is mandatory and nobody will have hurt feelings if you choose to do things other than those suggested. Join in if it fits your schedule. Friends...all the below are options/suggestions for things to do in Mt. Airy. There's nothing "BIG" planned other than on Saturday the 9th at 2pm we'll have the chance to attend "Professor Brower's Lecture Series" at The Andy Griffith Museum. Professor Neal Brower will be covering The Andy Griffith Show episode "Andy's Rich Girlfriend." For any that don't know, Neal Brower is the author of Mayberry 101 and taught "The Andy Griffith Show: An In-depth Study" at Community Colleges throughout North Carolina for many years. There's no charge for the class if you've paid the $6 fee for touring the museum. For more info, visit the website at http://www.andygriffithmuseum.org/ or call (336) 786-1604. The main things I want to do is get together over at the Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo on Friday and Saturday evenings (I've already checked in with Alma about doing this again this year) for some good visiting timeon Saturday we'll order SubWay platters (everyone can donate to the cause) .and watching episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together. IMPORTANT: I've been trying to find a way to communicate better while at the meet-up so I've created a "Remind" class for the Mayberry Meet-up. Remind is normally used for teachers to communicate with their classes but it will work great for this. If you can get TEXT messages on your phone, this will allow me to text all of you at one time. No personal information will be collected and you will ONLY get text messages from me related to the Mayberry Meetup. To receive messages via text about the Mayberry Meetup 2016, Send a text message to this number: 81010 with the following as the message: @maymu (include the "@" symbol) Jan and I are looking forward to seeing you all in Mayberry! --Allan Newsome fl...@imayberry.com == Friday Schedule == When you wake - 4:00 pm -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop to see Bill Hiatt (Russel's son) and pay respects -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) -- Visit Pilot Mountain either the town or the park...or both. 4:15 - 7:30 pm -- Eat Dinner at "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (Or head out on your own to eat) -- Gather at Mayberry Motor Inn (about 4pm leaving ~4:15pm) for trip to "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (about a 15-20 minute trip south on 601 out of Mt. Ariy). -- Bring your camera because it's a sight to behold. There are great spots for photo taking so we're going a little early to allow time. Here's a link to the web site - http://www.codycreek.net -- I figured we'd head down there a little early (get a table before 5pm) because they tend to get busy and to allow more "visiting" time back at the Mayberry Motor Inn after eating ~7:30 - 11:00 pm (or later) -- Gather at the Mayberry Motor Inn in the gazebo area (you don't have to be staying there to come over and visit). -- Bring sodas, tea, punch and some snacks if you have 'em. -- BRING lawn chairs if you have 'em. (There are some chairs at the gazebo but to be safe, bring your own.) -- Some Mayberry Trivia! Come ready to play but only 10 can play per round. We'll be trying out a new trivia format that may be used at Mayberry Days. -- Watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together on a screen under the stars. -- Visit with friends. -- Maybe record some stuff for the podcast episode together. == Saturday Schedule == When you wake -12:30 pm -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) -- Go to Pilot Mountain Stat Park for hiking, photo taking, or may even take a picnic lunch. http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php -- Free time. Go out with friends/alone doing whatever you might like to do.
TCNW 373: Touches of Mayberry & Mayberry Meet-Up 2016!!
Two Chairs No Waiting 373: Touches of Mayberry http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2016/04/two-chairs-no-waiting-373-touches-of-mayberry/ I’m always watching the web for information on The Andy Griffith Show and I ran across this great story from the The Daily Journal from the Kankakee Valley, IL.I wrote to them for permission to use their article in the podcast and they were nice enough to let me use it. The story is called “Andy Griffith’s hometown abounds with touches of Mayberry.” It gives a fun look into the town of Mt. Airy, NC and some insight into Andy Griffith’s life. It’s also a good lead in to the next Mayberry Meet-up to be held 8-9 July 2016 in Mt. Airy! I hope you’ll make plans to be with us and enjoy so great Mayberry related fun. It’s a relaxing weekend of fellowship, fun, and Mayberry experiences like attending Neal Brower’s lecture on the “Andy’s Rich Girlfriend” episode of TAGS, July 9th at 2 p.m., in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. We’ll also be watching TAGS episodes at the gazebo at the Mayberry Motor Inn on both evenings. Make you’re reservations at the Motor Inn now and join us for the fun. Mayberry Motor Inn - http://mayberrymotorinn.com/ Mayberry Meet-up 2016 Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/events/811007929005255/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Chairs No Waiting 338: Mayberry Meet-up 2015
http://youtu.be/Bz41NaJCrO4 (video) Hello Mayberry! Hopefully you knew about the 2015 Mayberry Meet-up that was held in Mt. Airy, NC the weekend of July 17th through the 19th because I did all I could to let folks know we were getting together for some Mayberry fun. If you didn’t get the word, I’m certainly sorry because you missed a fun and relaxing weekend. 2015 marked the 3rd meet-up at the Mayberry Motor Inn in Mt. Airy. This time Jan and I arrived in Mt. Airy early on Thursday so we could start the long weekend early. It turned out that the Newsome’s weren’t the only ones wanting to get and early start on a long weekend. I know you’ll enjoy this report about this weekend of Mayberry fun. http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2015/07/two-chairs-no-waiting-338-mayberry-meet-up-2015/ == Links == # Two Chairs No Waiting 246: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy July 2013 - http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2013/07/two-chairs-no-waiting-246-mayberry-meet-up-in-mt-airy-july-2013/ # Mayberry Motor Inn - http://www.mayberrymotorinn.com # Back Issues Set of The Bullet, The Pocket and The Button - http://www.weaversdepartmentstore.com/catalog.php?category=52 # Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list - http://www.imayberry.com/mailman/listinfo/twochairspodcast_imayberry.com # iMayberry Community - http://imayberrycommunity.com/ # The Mayberry Historical Society - http://www.mayberry.info/ # The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com - http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
upcoming Mayberry Meet-up
Hello Fellow Mayberrians, We are looking forward to your visit. Forecast is going to be pretty warm while you are here, low 90’s for high temps for your visit. Wanted to tell everyone, that in addition to all the activities that have been mentioned, there will also be a cruise-in on Main Street, Saturday 3-8pm. There will be a DJ playing music and lots of great cars. Thanks and Happy Motoring ! Darrel, Debbie, Samantha/MAYBERRY ON MAIN ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Meet-Up
Hey Mayberrians! We, at Mayberry On Main, are very excited about the upcoming Mayberry Meet Up! Thanks for including us in the schedule of events. We are open 9-6 every day except Sunday and we are open Sunday 10-6.We really look forward to visiting with everyone. Director Gary Nelson and producer Dick Atkins will be in our shop for autographs, pictures and conversation on Sunday 7/19 between 12 noon and 2:30. Dick and his lovely wife Joanna stopped in our shop last year while visiting Mount Airy for the first time. We now have on display in our shop an “authentic prop” from the movie, Murder In Coweta. Make sure you come in and visit and view this nice piece of memorabilia. We will be serving lemonade and cookies - (no coffee tea or punch, thank you. 😊) for all of our friends and fans. Counting the days………..it’s gonna be big! Thanks, The Miles'/Darrel,Debbie,Samantha/MAYBERRY ON MAIN ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Meet-up 2015 in Mt. Airy, NC 17-19 July 2015 (Schedule)
Mayberry Meet-up 2015 in Mt. Airy, NC 17-19 July 2015 (Schedule) if you don't know what this is about, visit the following link for details: https://www.facebook.com/notes/two-chairs-no-waiting-mayberry-podcast/mayberry-meet-up-in-mt-airy-nc-17-19-july-2015/10153691088033696 Hey Mayberry folks! I'm putting together the "schedule" of things we'll be doing during the Meet-up weekend but PLEASE realize that nothing is mandatory and nobody will have hurt feelings if you choose to do things other than those suggest. I just wanted to let folks know where Jan & I will be and invite you all to join us if it fits your schedule. Friends...all the below are options/suggestions for things to do in Mt. Airy. The main events, to me, are getting Betty Lynn's autograph on Friday and the evening gatherings in the gazebo at the Mayberry Motor Inn to visit & get to know one another. IMPORTANT: I've been trying to find a way to communicate better while at the meet-up so I've created a "Remind" class for the Mayberry Meet-up. Remind is normally used for teachers to communicate with their classes but it will work great for this. If you can get TEXT messages on your phone, this will allow me to text all of you at one time. No personal information will be collected and you will ONLY get text messages from me related to the Mayberry Meetup. To receive messages via text about the Mayberry Meetup 2015, Send a text message to this number: 81010 with the following as the message: @maymu (include the "@" symbol) Jan and I are looking forward to seeing you all in Mayberry! --Allan Newsome fl...@imayberry.com == Friday Schedule == When you wake - 12:00 Noon -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) -- Visit Pilot Mountain either the town or the park...or both. 12:30 - 3:30 pm -- Andy Griffith Museum to Meet Betty "Thelma Lou" Lynn, and tour the museum/visit with fellow fans. -- Get a photo by the Andy & Opie statue. 4:45 - 7:30 pm -- Eat Dinner at "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (Or head out on your own to eat) -- Gather at Mayberry Motor Inn for trip to "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (about a 15-20 minute trip south on 601 out of Mt. Ariy). -- Bring your camera because it's a sight to behold. Here's a link to the web site - http://www.codycreek.net -- I figured we'd head down there a little early because they tend to get busy and to allow more "visiting" time back at the Mayberry Motor Inn after eating ~7:30 - 11:00 pm (or later) -- Gather at the Mayberry Motor Inn in the gazebo area (you don't have to be staying there to come over and visit). -- Bring sodas, tea, punch and some snacks if you have 'em. -- BRING lawn chairs if you have 'em. (There are some chairs at the gazebo but to be safe, bring your own.) -- Some Mayberry Music by anybody who wants to bring an instrument and play. Jane is planning something special. -- Watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together on a screen under the stars. -- Visit with friends. -- Maybe record some stuff for the podcast episode together. == Saturday Schedule == When you wake - 6 pm I'm going to call this a "free day" because there are no *big* plans until the Meet-up at the Gazebo -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) -- Go to Pilot Mountain Stat Park for hiking, photo taking, or may even take a picnic lunch. http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php -- Free time. Go out with friends/alone doing whatever you might like to do OR head over toward the Mayberry Motor Inn to get ready for the evening of fun. == FOOD FOR SATURDAY EVENING == -- The plan for eating is to order sandwiches from Subway in their Platter form *IF* Jan and I can get a good head count of how many people we have attending. Pizza is also a possibility. Bring chips if you have any special food you love. Bring soda or what you'd like to drink. Otis...not what YOU like to drink. :) 6:00 - 11:
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 17-19 July 2015
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 17-19 July 2015 at the Mayberry Motor Inn (http://www.MayberryMotorInn.com) Hey Folks, I wanted to invite anyone who would like to make plans to visit Mt. Airy, NC the weekend of 17-19 (Friday-Sunday) July 2015. Jan and I are, for the third year in a row, heading to Mt. Airy for a weekend of Mayberry fun! There's nothing "BIG" planned other than on Friday the 17th Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) will greets fans at the Andy Griffith Museum 12:30-3:30 p.m (ET). She will have autographed 8×10 photos available ($10). For more information about what's required to get Betty's autograph, visit the museum website at http://www.andygriffithmuseum.org/ or call (336) 786-1604. There is $3 fee for touring the museum/getting access to Betty (I believe). We will schedule times for folks to get together and visit with one another during the weekend at the Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo on both Friday and Saturday. (I've already checked in with Alma and Michael about doing this again this year) for some good visiting time...maybe some pizza (food for sure).and watching episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together. If you're interested, go ahead and make reservations at the Mayberry Motor Inn - Phone 336-786-4109 - (they have rooms if you hurry). If it gets full, there are other places to stay nearby in Mt. Airy. You can still come to the gazebo for fun and fellowship even if you can't stay at the Motor Inn but they dig you so you be nice and dig them back. The last two years have been a lot of fun for me, getting to visit with folks and enjoy good conversation. If you're interested, go ahead and make reservations at the Mayberry Motor Inn - Phone 336-786-4109. I'll come up with a schedule of things folks can do as we get closer but things I'm pretty sure we'll do: * Visit the Andy Griffith Museum on 17th to get Betty's autograph and look around. * Eat Dinner at "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (Or head out on your own to eat) -- Bring your camera because it's a sight to behold. Here's a link to the web site - http://www.codycreek.net I'm sure we'll find more to fill our time and I'll send out info as we get closer to the date. If you're going to try and make it, please e-mail me directly (fl...@imayberry.com) so I can have some type of head count. I hope you'll considering making the trip and we'll have our own Mayberry sized version of a Mayberry weekend in Mt. Airy! It's FUN! --Alllan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Meet-up 2014 in Mt. Airy, NC 11-13 July 2014 (SCHEDULE Update)
I'm putting together a "schedule" of things we'll be doing but PLEASE realize that nothing is mandatory and nobody will have hurt feelings if you choose to do other things during the times. I'm just letting folks know where I will be and inviting you all to join me if it fits your schedule. Friends...all the below are options/suggestions for things to do in Mt. Airy. The main events, to me, are the gatherings at the gazebo to visit and get to know one another and Professor Brower's class on Saturday. I hope as many as possible will find time to drop by and grow our Mayberry friendships. Jan and I are looking forward to seeing you all in Mayberry! --Allan Newsome fl...@imayberry.com == Friday Schedule == When you wake - 4:30 pm -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) -- Visit Pilot Mountain either the town or the park...or both. 4:45 - 7:30 pm -- Eat Dinner at "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (Or head out on your own to eat) -- Gather at Mayberry Motor Inn for trip to "The Depot" in Dobson, NC (about a 15-20 minute trip south on 601 out of Mt. Ariy). -- Bring your camera because it's a sight to behold. Here's a link to the web site - http://www.codycreek.net -- I figured we'd head down there a little early because they tend to get busy and to allow more "visiting" time back at the Mayberry Motor Inn after eating 7:30 - 11:00 pm (or later) -- Gather at the Mayberry Motor Inn in the gazebo area (you don't have to be staying there to come over and visit). -- Bring sodas, tea, punch and some snacks if you have 'em. -- BRING lawn chairs if you have 'em. (There are some chairs at the gazebo but to be safe, bring your own.) -- Watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together on a screen under the stars. -- Visit with friends. -- Maybe record a podcast episode together. Think about a good quote about what Mayberry means to you and I'll record you guys telling us one at time. == Saturday Schedule == When you wake - 12:30 pm -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) 12:30 - 4:00 pm -- Andy Griffith Museum for a tour of the museum and 2pm Professor Brower's Lecture on TAGS episode "Back to Nature". -- Get a group photos by the Andy & Opie statue at some point. 4:00 - 6:00 pm -- Free time. Go out with friends/alone doing whatever you might like to do OR head over toward the Mayberry Motor Inn to get ready for the evening of fun. == FOOD FOR SATURDAY EVENING == -- The plan for eating is to order sandwiches from Subway in their Platter form. Each platter serves 5-9. Pizza is also a possibility if we run out of subs. Bring chips if you have any special ones you love. 6:00 - 11:00 pm (or later) -- Gather at the Mayberry Motor Inn in the gazebo area (you don't have to be staying there to come over and visit). -- Eat Subs and/or Pizza. -- Share tells about the days adventures in Mayberry. -- Watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together on a screen under the stars. -- Bring sodas, tea, punch and some snacks if you have 'em. -- BRING lawn chairs if you have 'em. (There are some chairs at the gazebo but to be safe, bring your own.) -- Visit with friends. -- Maybe record most stuff for the podcast episode together. == Sunday Schedule == pre-noon -- Option 1: Visit church of your choice. -- Option 2 (~10am): If there's interest, meet at Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo for Mayberry Bible Study. I would be glad to run the Bible Study and could record it for an episode of The Mayberry Study Podcast. 11:30 - 12:30pm -- Pack up and head back to the real world with great memories! (ALTERNATIVES things to do while in Mt. Airy) - World’s Largest Open-Face Granite Quarry http://www.visitmayberry.com/Worlds_Largest_Open-Face_Granite_Quarry.aspx - Mount Airy Museum of Regional History (Downtown Mt. Airy) & Donna Fargo Exhibit http://www.visitmayberry.com/13_brMount_Airy_Museum_of_Regional_History.aspx http://www.visitmayberry.com/Donna_Fargo_Exhibit_.aspx -J.E.B. Stuart Historical Birthplace http://www.visitmayberry.com/JEB_Stuart_Historical_Birthplace.aspx - Andy's Homeplace-Mount Airy, NC http://www.visitmayberry.com/Andys_Homeplace-Mount_Airy_
Re: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 11-13 July 2014
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 11-13 July 2014 Hey Folks, I want to remind everyone that you are inviteed to visit Mt. Airy, NC the weekend of 11-13 (Friday-Sunday) July 2014 and be part of the "Mayberry Meet-up." Several Mayberry fans are , heading to Mt. Airy for a weekend of Mayberry fun! Those confirmed (please let me know if I leave you off) are Ken "Otis" Junkin, Bob "Briscoe" & Pat Mundy, Michelle & Chloe Bryson, Collin Watkins, Jane Hinckley, and the ENTIRE Barney Chapter!!! The Barney Chapter notified us the other day letting us know that they have changed the location of their July meeting to Mt. Airy so they can join us on that Saturday!! IT's BIG!! We even made the June issue of the Weaver's Newsletter (below)! * July 11-13: Second Annual Mayberry Meet-Up in Mount Airy, N.C. Allan “Floyd” Newsome is hosting an informal gathering of fans for the weekend. Kenneth “Otis” Junkin will also be on hand, but like Allan, he’ll be incognito. There will be Friday and Saturday evening gatherings in the gazebo at the Mayberry Motor Inn for pizza, TAGS watching, and visiting. If you’re really lucky (or just quick about deciding), you’ll be able to book a room at the Mayberry Motor Inn (336-786-4109). If not, there are other fine places to stay nearby. The only other scheduled group activity so far is attending Neal Brower’s lecture at the Andy Griffith Museum on Saturday aftern0on (see the next calendar listing below). And it goes without saying that there will be hearty eatin’ at least once at the Snappy Lunch (assuming that they’re not closed for vacation that week). Other group activities TBD, or you can always just enjoy the bazaars of Mount Airy on your own. If you think you might be attending, e-mail Allan directly at fl...@imayberry.com, just so he’ll know how many pizzas to plan for, etc. Y’all come! --Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 11-13 July 2014
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 11-13 July 2014 Hey Folks, I wanted to invite everyone who's able to make plans to visit Mt. Airy, NC the weekend of 11-13 (Friday-Sunday) July 2014. Jan and I are, once again, heading to Mt. Airy for a weekend of Mayberry fun! There's nothing "BIG" planned other than on Saturday the 12th at 2pm we'll have the chance to attend "Professor Brower's Lecture Series" at The Andy Griffith Museum. Professor Neal Brower will be covering The Andy Griffith Show episode "Back to Nature." For any that don't know, Neal Brower is the author of Mayberry 101 and taught "The Andy Griffith Show: An In-depth Study" at Community Colleges throughout North Carolina for many years. There's no charge for the class if you've paid the $3 fee for touring the museum. For more info, visit the website at http://www.andygriffithmuseum.org/ or call (336) 786-1604. I *DO* plan to set up times for folks to get together and visit with one another during the weekend but I haven't set exact times yet for that. The main thing I want to do is get together over at the Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo on Friday and Saturday evenings (I've already checked in with Alma about doing this again this year) for some good visiting time..maybe some pizza.and watching episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together. If you're interested, go ahead and make reservations at the Mayberry Motor Inn - Phone 336-786-4109 - (they have rooms if you hurry). If it gets full, there are other places to stay nearby in Mt. Airy. You can still come to the gazebo for fun and fellowship even if you can't stay at the Motor Inn but they dig you so you be nice and dig them back. So far Kenneth "Otis" Junkin has confirmed he's is planning on being there along with a few other folks from the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast listeners. Hopefully we'll be joined by WBMUTBB Digest folks and we'll have a Mayberry time of things! If you're going to try and make it, please e-mail me directly (fl...@imayberry.com) so I can have some type of head count. I hope you'll considering making the trip and we'll have our own small version of a Mayberry weekend in Mt. Airy. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Chairs No Waiting 246: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy July 2013
Two Chairs No Waiting 246: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy July 2013 http://TwoChairsNoWaiting.com We had 29 Mayberry fans join us for the Mayberry Meet-up! They came from *all* over but I think Ohio was well represented (4), Tennessee (4), Alabama (3), Georgia (2), and the most folks were from North Carolina (16) as it should be since we were in their back yard. Related Links: Mayberry Motor Inn – http://mayberrymotorinn.com/ Meet-up Photo Album – http://on.fb.me/13Fyz0U Meet-up Report – http://on.fb.me/12zNFXz Visit Mt. Airy, NC – http://www.visitmayberry.com/ Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/ The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/ The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 19-21 July 2013 (Report)
Hey Mayberry, WOWlet me just say that we had a wonderful time in Mt. Airy, NC this past weekend! We had 29 Mayberry fans join us for the Mayberry Meet-up (listed below)! They came from *all* over but I think Ohio was the well represented (4), Tennessee (4), Alabama (3), Georgia (2), and the most folks were from North Carolina (16) as it should be since we were in their back yard. :) Friday started of great with a visit to the Andy Griffith Museum and autographs from "Thelma Lou" herself, Ms. Betty Lynn! Folks stood in line for hours to meet Betty, get an autograph and none were disappointed. She posed for photos and chatted with every person in line bringing smiles and tears to each along the way. Friday and Saturday nights were highlight of the weekend for me, just behind visiting with Betty, because those able to do so gathered in the gazebo at the Mayberry Motor Inn (thanks Alma!) to watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, select video clips from Mayberry & beyond, and visit! Just like sitting on the Taylor's front porch, we gathered to talk and get to know one another better. What a wonderful time we had. During the day on Saturday, 6 car loads of the Mayberry crew headed first up to the "Old Mayberry Trading Post" to see the area where the name "Mayberry" originated. We looked through the Trading Post and some folks found treasures there that they made their own. We then traveled the 4 or so miles over to Maybry Mill for photos and some good ole American history on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We didn't pass up a trip to the Maybry Mill Restaurant before we left for more time to visit another and tell lies to one another while we ate. Sunday morning, the 12 of us remaining in town once again gathered at the gazebo for a session of the Mayberry Bible Study. Following the study, those that didn't have to head right back home went to break bread ones last time before departing. The Bible study and eating were a fitting and wonderful way to wrap up this Mayberry Meet-up weekend. You can check out photos of the weekend by visiting the Facebook album (you do NOT have to sign up to Facebook to see the photos) at the following link: http://on.fb.me/13Fyz0U Thank you to all who were able to attend (listed below) and hopefully many of you may be able to join us if we do this again. "Everything's OKAY...in Mayberry!" --Allan == Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 19-21 July 2013 (Attendee list) == Bruce & Chasity Fisher (his "Darling Person") John & Christy Dawson (His birthday weekend) Dick Villard (Goober Fife from the TCNW chat room & iMayberryCommunity.com) Kathy Jo Hufstetler (KJ from the chat room) Steve & Kathy Hinkley Ted Womack (Mr. Wheeler) & his wife Debbie & Darrell & Sam (From Mayberry on Main in Mt. Airy) The Matt & Amy Mckenzie family (5 of them total) Ken "Otis" Junkin Collin Watkins and his dad (Ray) Stan and Lisa Orr (Jelsic and Big Maude in the chatroom) Jane Hinckley Rebecca Spears & her friend Nancy Alma Venable (Mayberry Motor Inn) Allan & Jan Newsome ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC
Allen,
You're an inspiration! The weekend's festivities sound terrific.
We (of the "You Just Can't Be Nice to People" chapter) wish we could be coming
out to join you all this weekend, but the storm cleanup continues here in
Oklahoma. We'll be thinking some good Mayberry thoughts!
I was wondering if that last part of the schedule ("...under the stars...")
could use a sign, as Barn did for the band concert?
"Relax to"
:)
Over and Under,
Clyde "Barn"
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UPDATE: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 19-21 July 2013
UPDATE Wow, this is going to be fun time in Mt. Airy! I never expected to be able to meet-up with so many of you next weekend (19-21 July 2013). I'm putting out a "schedule" of things to do but PLEASE realize that nothing is mandatory and nobody will have hurt feelings if you choose to do other things during the times. I'm just trying to let folks know where I will be and inviting you all to join me if it fits your schedule. == Friday Schedule == 12:30 - 4:00 pm -- Andy Griffith Museum to Meet Thelma Lou, Betty Lynn, and tour the museum/visit with fans. -- Get a group photo by the Andy & Opie statue at some point. 4:00 - 8:30 pm -- Free time. Go out with friends or alone to get something to eat or whatever you might like to do. 8:30 - 11:00 pm (or later) -- Gather at the Mayberry Motor Inn in the gazebo area (you don't have to be staying there to come over and visit). -- Bring sodas, tea, punch and some snacks if you have 'em. -- BRING lawn chairs if you have 'em. (There are some chairs at the gazebo but to be safe, bring your own.) -- Watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together on a screen under the stars. -- Visit with friends. -- Maybe record a podcast episode together. Think about a good quote about what Mayberry means to you and I'll record you guys telling us one at time. == Saturday Schedule == When you wake - 12:30 pm -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick and choose -- Snappy Lunch (breakfast, lunch, or both - closes at 1:15 so eat early) -- Drop by Floyd's City Barber Shop -- Visit shops on Main Street (be sure to visit Mayberry on Main) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) 1:00 pm -- Gather at Mayberry Motor Inn for trip to the Old Mayberry Trading Post & Mabry Mill in Meadows of Dan, VA (about a 50 minute trip north of Mt. Ariy on the Blue Ridge Parkway). -- I think we'll visit both for an hour or so each. (more or less as needed) -- We'll pass over Mayberry Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hopefully we'll spot the sign and can stop for a photo at the sigh. ~5:00 pm -- Start back to Mt. Airy or maybe we could eat at the Mabry Mills Resturant. We'll decide on the fly. (http://www.mabrymillrestaurant.com/menu.shtml) (ALTERNATIVES for those not wanting to visit VA) - World’s Largest Open-Face Granite Quarry http://www.visitmayberry.com/Worlds_Largest_Open-Face_Granite_Quarr... - Mount Airy Museum of Regional History (Downtown Mt. Airy) & Donna Fargo Exhibit http://www.visitmayberry.com/13_brMount_Airy_Museum_of_Regional_His... http://www.visitmayberry.com/Donna_Fargo_Exhibit_.aspx -J.E.B. Stuart Historical Birthplace http://www.visitmayberry.com/JEB_Stuart_Historical_Birthplace.aspx - Andy's Homeplace-Mount Airy, NC http://www.visitmayberry.com/Andys_Homeplace-Mount_Airy_NC.aspx - Other things for you to choose from http://www.visitmayberry.com/mayberryattractions_13.aspx 8:30 - 11:00 pm (or later) -- Gather at the Mayberry Motor Inn in the gazebo area (you don't have to be staying there to come over and visit). -- Share tells about the days adventures in Mayberry. -- Watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show together on a screen under the stars. -- Bring sodas, tea, punch and some snacks if you have 'em. -- BRING lawn chairs if you have 'em. (There are some chairs at the gazebo but to be safe, bring your own.) -- Visit with friends. -- Maybe record most stuff for the podcast episode together. == Sunday Schedule == pre-noon -- Option 1: Visit church of your choice. -- Option 2 (~10am): If there's interest, meet at Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo for Mayberry Bible Study. I would be glad to run the Bible Study and could record it for an episode of The Mayberry Study Podcast. 11:30 - 12:30pm -- Break bread together at to be determined restaurant ~1:00 pm -- Visit downtown Mt. Airy. Pick up those items you wish you got on Saturday -- Visit shops on Main Street -- Mayberry on Main (open 10 to 6pm on Sunday) -- Ice Cream at Barney's -- Mayberry Squad Car Tours starting at Wally's (30 minute ride) -- Visit Main Oak Emporium (Mayberry Jail & Taylor's front porch photo locations) 8:00 - 11:00 -- Back to the Gazebo at the Mayberry Motor Inn for visiting and videos under the stars. Friends...all the above are options/suggestions for things to do in Mt. Airy. The main events, to me, are the gatherings at the gazebo to visit and get to know one another. I hope as many as possible will find time to drop by and grow our Mayberry friendships. Jan and I are looking forward to seeing you all in Mayberry! --Allan Newsome ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmut
Update: Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 19-21 July 2013
Hey Folks, I've been surprise at how many folks are planning on making the trip to Mt. Airy to meet up with fellow Mayberry fans! I only expected 3 or 4 folks but it looks like we're up over 10 folks already! If you don't know what I'm talking about, that means you missed the note I set out on Monday of this week (1 July 2013). Below is a link to that message so you can get up-to-speed and possibly join us in "Mayberry" for the weekend. http://www.mail-archive.com/wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com/msg23195.html Below are those I've been contacted by letting me know they are coming. Some are coming for one day and some for more than one. Either way, it's gonna be fun in Mayberry getting to visit with fellow fans. Allan & Jan Newsome Bruce & Chasity Fisher (his "Darling Person") John & Christy Dawson (His birthday weekend) Tim Hutcherson Johnny Quinn (and possibly his daughter and her boyfriend) Goober Fife (from the TCNW chatroom & iMayberryCommunity.com) Steve & Kathy Hinkley Ken "Otis" Junkin (haven't gotten confirmation) Let me know if I missed someone or if you're planning on attending. Please e-mail me directly (fl...@imayberry.com) so we will have a head count. I hope you'll considering making the trip and we'll have our own small version of a Mayberry weekend in Mt. Airy. --Allan Newsome fl...@imayberry.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 19-21 July 2013
Hey Folks, I wanted to invite anyone who would like to make plans to visit Mt. Airy, NC the weekend of 19-21 (Friday-Sunday) July 2013. My wife, Jan, and I are going to be heading to Mt. Airy for a weekend of Mayberry fun! There's nothing "BIG" planned other than on Friday the 19th Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) will greets fans at the Andy Griffith Museum 12:30-3:30 p.m (ET). She will have autographed 8×10 photos available ($10). For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org/ or call (336) 786-1604. I *DO* hope to set up some times for folks to get together and visit with one another during the weekend but I haven't set times yet for that. I go to Mt. Airy every year for Mayberry Days but I'm always "working" by doing Floyd and never get to see any of the things around town and in the surrounding area. I'd like to try and do a bit of that. Maybe go to the old Mayberry Trading Post on the Blue Ridge Parkway and take photos at the "Mayberry Creek" sign up there. I'd also like to get together over at the Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo on Saturday evening (I have to check with Alma on this one) for some good visiting time..maybe some pizza.music (I will not sing, I will not sing). Who knows. If you're interested, go ahead and make reservations. I think the Motor Inn may be full but if it is, there are other places to stay fairly nearby. So far I've heard that Kenneth "Otis" Junkin is planning on being there along with a few other folks from here on the WBMUTBB Digest an and listeners of the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast. If you're going to try and make it, please e-mail me directly (fl...@imayberry.com) so I can have some type of head count.. I hope you'll considering making the trip and we'll have our own small version of a Mayberry weekend in Mt. Airy. --Allan Newsome fl...@imayberry.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
