We have often discussed the interesting sites in Mayberry, all the interesting things the people do and say, but I don't recall our ever discussing the various references to the smells in Mayberry. I came up with a list of the things that I can remember being actual "smell references." Can any of you "trained noticers" think of some more that I may have missed. I am sure there are many.
- the smell of boiled cabbage from the diner that Gomer smelled while on the roof of the courthouse - the smell from the dump when the wind blows - the smell of Barney's after shave - the smell of Barney's fish in the drawer - the smell of witch hazel - the smell of the perfume Andy bought for Helen - the smell of the perfume Ellie sprayed on Andy - the smell of gas and oil on Gomer and his truck - the funny smell of the Morrison sister's flowers - the smell of burning wood when Opie uses his wood burning set to burn house numbers - the smell of Aunt Bee's marmalade as Barney spreads it on his toast - the smell of the tough roast beef as Andy walks into the living room - the smell of leaking gas in the courthouse when Andy fixed the gas stove - the smell of liquor on Otis' breath ( countless times) - the smell of Barney's burning chili up in his room - the smell of something good for supper when Andy goes to Howard's for supper - the smell of something burning when Andy discovers the smoke fire at Wally's - the smell when Andy takes a whiff of the old jug of Barney's hard cider - the smell of Emma's hot apple pies on her window sill OK folks, there is my list. Hope you can find some more. By the way, I am reading another English novel that takes place during WW1 and wouldn't you know it that I came across one of Barney's lines. A young man met a girl at a dance and after he danced with her, he said, "You play your cards right and I might walk you home." Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Home) 715-839-8470 ( Cell ) 715-210-1556 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mayberryreflections.com 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://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/