I was sitting out in front of the house tonight reading and watching the neighbor kids across the street. Two sisters are about Opie's age when he was in the second season. Mom told them they could ride their bike down the street on the sidewalk and back but they were NOT to TALK to anyone at all. When they got back she asked them several times if they talked to anyone.
How sad we have to live like that today. Imagine if Andy would not have allowed Opie to talk to anyone when he was out playing. Opie would never have had his adventures with Mr. McBeevey, Hobo Brown, Hobo Willy with the pattula oblagonda, Gentleman Dan and who knows how many other interesting characters. Why I be parents would even tell their kids not to hang around Goober. Several weeks ago I sent Betty Lynn a copy of my book and a letter of appreciation for everything she has done to make TAGS the timeless show that it is. I received a very nice reply from a lady who works with Betty Lynn on her behalf. It was a very gracious thank you from Miss Lynn, although I was told that Miss Lynn was currently ill so she could not personally write the thank you to say how much my thoughts meant to her. So let's keep our beloved Thelma Lou in our thoughts and prayers. -- 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/
