Dixie Bell

To Aunt Bee in Orlando, Dixie Bell Edwards was mentioned in Otis Sues The County Otis went over  to the bank to have Mary Pleasant to notarize his accidental  injury occurring on county property  But she was on vacation hunting black bear in the great dismal swamp with Dixie Bell Edwards. Good

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 14, Issue 352

Another fun food fact: Susan mentioned how she always wondered why that pot roast did not burn Andy when it was dropped in his lap and when he held it in his hands and that made me think of one of my curious food questions that I am always thinking about when I sit under my bucket to think

Roast Beef

I assume since Aunt Bee was an excellent cook (pickles not included) she knew when you take any roast out of the oven, it's best to let it sit/rest 20 minutes before it is carved/served. Otherwise most the juices will run out of the meat. That's why it didn't burn Andy and why he could hold it

Mayberry Christmas Show

We really enjoyed the Mayberry Christmas show last night with Rodney Beverly Dillard, Maggie Peterson and David Browning. Lots of great Christmas music, laughs and reflections on the true message of Christmas. Check out the Event Calendar on imayberry.com to see where their next performances

RE: Sow Wee

Sow- Wee anyone familiar with that expression? Sarcasm, saying 'sorry' but not actually apologising, mocking. Note- Said in high-pitched voice, long, drawn out: ' Sowwy', can be accompanied with hand-gesture. Gesture: Waggle forefinger and middle finger together, keeping fist

Dixie Belle Edwards and Mary Pleasant

Now I remember. That was always such a hoot thinking of two distinguished ladies out hunting bears! Now my little Dixie Belle would probably growl at a bear and try to run him off even though she is tiny; minpins try to make up for lack of size with their voices and that is a hoot too! Aunt Bee

Unexpected Visitor

True Story: Last night I attended a Live Nativity scene near my home. At one point, I walked out from behind a building and literally came face to face with a goat looking over the fence at me. I was somewhat startled, and the first thing that came to mind to say (which I did) was Uncle Nat?

Mystery expressions

Eric, When I was a kid,we would yell sow-wee as we were slopping the hogs. The way we called out,it would actually sound like we were saying Suewee Suewee.The hogs would come running much as a dog would upon hearing here boy here boy at feeding time.If some are wondering about the term