Ken, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your Mayberry/July 4 post.In my opinion,this is by far your best digest contribution.You are quite the wordsmith.I caught myself scrambling to catch a piece of candy from Ernest T,watching Charlene & her kin aboard their truck,listening to the little fat mayor ramble on as he waved to the crowd.Lest I forget Aunt Bee pumping out her rendition of Toot Toot Tootsie...yeah,she was probably gassed. Through your description,one could see,hear,and feel the excitement as the parade made it's way down Main Street.Wonderful literary piece I wish each and everyone a fun and safe July 4. Dewey in NC We live in the land of the free because of the brave. _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/