I didn't send it
I did not send the spam post to the digest. Must be some interloper. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy www.DavidBrowningProductions.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Spelling Barney's name wrong
You all know how it bothered Barney to have his name spelled wrong in the newspaper. I was in Tipton Co. TN a couple of weeks ago and performed for a wonderful group of folks. Here is what was in the local paper. Merry Christmas!! http://www.covingtonleader.com/south-tipton-honors-persons-of-the-year-cms-2426 David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Christmas at Freedom Hall in JC TN
Hey friends, Here is a link to the ad the pastor of the church did for our Fountain of Life appearance on the 21st of December. If you are in the area come on by. As you can see, it is a free performance and a chance to see and meet Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWmHhMroqgU&feature=youtu.be&a David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Mayberry Christmas with Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson
Please join Rodney, Maggie and The Dillard Band for A Mayberry Christmas in Trenton NC and Freedom Hall Civic Center on Dec. 19th and 21st. We began this show three years ago and have enjoyed great audiences at each venue. If you would like more information about these shows and are in the area of Trenton and Johnson City TN, please contact me at bfif...@charter.net or through my web site. Rodney and Maggie were part of the original Darling Family on TAGS and came up with A Mayberry Christmas three years ago. I am honored to have a small part in this show. We also do Mayberry Moments throughout the year if anyone has an interest in booking that show. Merry Christmas everyone!! David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy www.DavidBrowningProductions.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Squad Car Natinals
Jeff Koontz requested ideas for the nationals. How about an Opie's (5)0 yard dash. The key would be 5 not 50 yards, ha,ha! David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy www.DavidBrowningProductions.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Maries comment
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:33:44 -0600From: Marie To: "wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com" Subject: David browningMessage-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii So sorry I missed his presentation earlier this week. He was in my hometown of Opelousas, LA but I was in the hospital and unable to attend. I bet he was wonderful as in hear he is. Marie Thank you Marie. We really enjoyed our time in Opelousas, LA. Sorry we missed you. There were about 600 senior citizen's in attendance and we had a really good time. The Police Chief Perry Gallow was great to work with as was his entire staff. Maybe we'll see you again there sometime when you are feeling better. I would head back there tomorrow if I knew I could have some of that great chicken gumbo that was served. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 14, Issue 298
We sure look forward to being in autryville in December and I will be doing my one man Christmas Carol performance on Sunday ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Christian School Movie
Dear Digest: I am so pleased to tell you that Patty and I will head to Clear Lake, WI this coming week to participate in a Christian movie that deals with bullying and the struggles of raising young folks in today's society. We are really looking forward to seeing the Taylor Home again in Clear Lake. We will keep the digest informed as to the progress of this very worthwhile project. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fundraiser for Dave Vaught of the VW Boys
Dear Friends, I am writing to tell you of a fundraiser we are doing for our friend Dave Vaught of the VW Boys. For those of you who have been to Mayberry Days over the years you will undoubtedly know Dave if you've taken in the VW's concert. Dave has developed pre-cancerous cells on the base of his esophogus and must have a procedure every two months. Well, it ain't cheap to have it done and although Dave stays busy doing his magic and with the VW's, it is still a burden. Tim White and I decided to do a fundraiser and it will be this Friday night in Bristol Virginia at the Cameo Theatre on State Street. If you are in the area and can make it we sure would like to have you come. For more details and to support Dave even if you can't come to the fundraiser go to www.VWBoys.com and click on Dave's picture in the upper right hand corner of their home page. Any amount you can do is appreciated. No gift is too small when you are going through something like this. We would sure love to see you there on Friday at 7:30 p.m. but if you can't come to the concert, you can still participate by going to the site and giving. Here is the confirmed line up of entertainers donating their time for Dave: David Browning as the Mayberry Deputy Phil Fox as Ernest T. Bass Allen Newsome as Floyd Lawson Kenneth Junkin as Otis Campbell VW Boys as themselves Lightnin Charlie Bob Clymer and his band Jeff "Johnny Cash" Tankersley Mack Puckett Trey Hensley Robby Spencer David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Squad Car for Sale!!
Dear digest friends, I recieved a call from a lady in New York wanting to sell a 1962 Mayberry Squad car. Here is the email she sent at my request: The car is a 1962 Ford Galaxie, painted flat black and white, not glossy, with a bubble light on top, and a working siren. It has 3 speeds on the column, and a police radio (just for show). It runs well, and is a real head turner. It is fun to drive, and see people smile when they watch it go by. I am asking $8400.00 for it or best offer. I would not pay to ship the car, but would help in finding someone to ship it. The dash is autographed by David L. Browning, " The Mayberry Deputy". Mary Ann Conlon mconl...@rochester.rr.com David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Uniform
I would like to know who the distributor of the uniform is that would be exactly like the one on the show. Ken could you please pass the name on to us? I might buy one!! David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Stan VanGundy is a TAGS fan!!
Check out this link for an article feature former coach in the NBA Stan VanGundy!! http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/10/12/stan-van-gundy-barney-fife-andy-griffith-mash-corporal-klinger/1629287/ David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com 423-646-1849 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Premiere of Return of the Killer Shrews
I posted last week regarding the Premiere of the movie Return of the Killer Shrews starring James Best, John Schneider, Bruce Davison and Jennifer Lyons. I posted that the date would be July 28th but need to revise that to July 27th due to unforseeable needs at the venue where we are doing the event. Go to www.FoundationEventFacility.com if you would like more info or want to buy tickets. As you all know James Best was Jim Lindsey on two episodes of TAGS and then a long run as Rosco P Coltrane on The Dukes of Hazzard. Thanks for your time... David ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Return of the Killer Shrews
Hey Friends, Just a note to let you know that Return of the Killer Shrews starring James Best (Jim Lindsey on TAGS and Rosco P. Coltrane on Dukes of Hazzard), John Schneider (Bo Duke from Dukes of Hazzard) and Bruce Davison (Willard, XMen) will have a premiere in Bristol TN on July 28th. This is going to be a red carpet event with media, limo's and a full evening of being with the star's of the movie. There will be dinner and dancing and the showing of the movie. You can go to my wed site for a link to where you can buy tickets and since seating is limited I think the tickets will go fast. The Foundation Event Facility is the venue and it is a beautifully reworked building in downtown Bristol. I actually worked in the department store where it is when I was a young man. Now it is a state of the art event facility and Patty and I have had so much fun working with the Foundation folks to put this event on. There is one more thing, all of the profits from the event will go to support the Speedway Children's Charities locally and we are very excited about that since all of their money goes to local children's programs. James Best is confirmed to attend as well as Rick Hurst who were both in Dukes of Hazzard. We also have Jennifer Lyons, Jason Scott, Chris Goodman, Pat Moran, the Director of the movie, Steve Latshaw and Dorothy Best who was executive producer of the movie. You can check each of these wonderful actors out on IMDB.com Here is the link to buy tickets. https://www.xorbia.com/e/foundation/returnofthekillershrews Tickets are $100.00 for your chance to participate in this red carpet event. Star arrivals, dinner, movie premiere and dancing. It looks like tickets are starting to sell pretty quick so if you have an interest I hope you'll buy yours now. Patty and I had a fantastic time playing our roles in this movie and bringing it to our town will be so much fun and will be a chance to honor James Best who has been so warm and kind to all the fans of TAGS and Dukes. Thanks Jimmie for an incredible experience!! If you have any questions I or Patty would be happy to get you answers. David Browning David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." .Albert Einstein ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Guru's Post
Hey Friends, Since the Guru used my moniker in his post yesterday I thought I would drop a note to say how great the poster is featuring his squad car. I haven't posted here in quite a while but since he mentioned my commercial I decided to give y'all a chance to see it. It's for a local Honda dealership in Kingsport TN. I just purchased a CRV and while negotiating my wife mentioned maybe they would like to do a commercial. I had almost 400,000 miles on my Honda Pilot so they said they would love to do a commercial. Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DiOnSG5PG8 Y'all have a great day!! David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com "We are all just clowns on the bus until we find our purpose in life." Steven Tyler, Aerosmith ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Days and Italy
Friends, Just wanted to add my two cents to the nice posts about Mayberry Days. After the 50th celebration last year, I arrived in Mt. Airy last wednesday with a bit of trepidation about how many folks would come back. What a pleasant surprise to find the golf tournament sold out, Doug Dillards concert was awesome, James Best's one man show awesome, Karen Knotts show awesome, Ronnie Schell's show awesome, Colonel Tim's afternoon and evening show's are so much fun. So many shows and great audiences for each. I have only listed a few here but there were others, Embers etc. The crowd was not as large, of course, but the quality was still there and everyone I interacted with was having a great time. The parade was lined all the way from the beginning to the end and we really enjoyed being in it. The stars that came this year were fabulous and all the tributes who came and worked hard were just great. Highlight's for me personally was 1. The Pork Princess, 2. The Pickle Queen, 3. A female deputy and female Floyd opening Colonel Tim's, and 4. Collin Watkin's singing I Wish Life Was Like the Andy Griffith Show. Maggie Peterson's beautiful voice was evident at Colonel Tim's and Elizabeth MacRae's singing is still the same as when she sang on Gomer Pyle USMC (hmmm). Margaret Kerry delighted each audience, and what a great visit from George Lindsay, Jr., people will not forget his costume for the parade. George Spence was his stirling self and we got to know Bruce Bilson. Jan McNees story at the church service Sunday morning was so moving and won't be forgotten by those in attendance. Morgan Brittany was also a nice new addition to the festivities. Michael Hoover continues to amaze with his incredible voice. Betty Lynn's presence is the icing on the Mayberry cake. It is always nice to go to Mayberry Days and see people that I might get to see only once a year. This year our old buddy Lyle Fales made it and I hadn't seen him in a long time. What a treat. I want to thank LeRoy McNees for accompanying me on Dobro while I tried to sing(ha) Rock and Roll Rosie from Raleigh and I never get tired of being on stage with James Best. He was in rare form this year. Overall it was a great Mayberry Days. I have never written a post pertaining to MD's in the past and thought it would be a good idea to let each of you know that from my side of the event it was wonderful, in spite of the downpour on Friday morning. If you can come next year, you should try. Surry Arts works so hard to make it a great event and the city of Mt. Airy puts on the dog and is very proud to host it. Please check out my web site posted here for upcoming dates. I might be in your area. also, check out www.mountainmusicentertainment.com for Mayberry Moments show that I do with Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson. You can also go to http://rodneydillard.tv/?page_id=331 to access it directly. There is also a link on my web site for my show "From Gettysburg to Mayberry". I will be in Philadelphia performing with my daughter in a piece called "Lincoln Luck" in February and will post more info on that on the site in the next few weeks. My daughter Lindsay is in Italy to choreograph the dance segments of the opera "Romeo and Juliet and will be there until late November. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she tackles this incredible opportunity. Hope to see you down the road!! David (and the Pork Princess) David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Norman Vincent Peale ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
People not knowing about TAGS
Ken Anderson wrote: Can you believe that? People walking this great land of ours and having no clue as to what Mayberry is? Ken, My friend, when you have been doing this for a while you will hear everything. Don Knotts had a personal encounter with about every tenth person you meet and is related to many of them as well. These are the things you'll hear and I think it is because folks really want strongly to have had that experience. It is amazing but part of the wonderful opportunity you have to remind many of the great value in TAGS. Enjoy it! David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Brownings to perform in The Return of the Killer Shrews
Dear Friends, I am happy to let you know that my wife Patty and I are headed to L.A. to act in The Return of the Killer Shrews (www.killershrewsmovie.com) with James Best, John Schneider, Rick Hurst and Jennifer Lyons. We are very excited about this project and more excited that we will get to be on screen with our dear friend and screen legend James. Since we began working together a number of years ago we have found a mutual enjoyment of the same kind of humor and entertainment. Keep watch for updates as we go through the next two weeks of shooting. David (and Patty) David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Joplin tornado
-- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 12:51:02 + From: tub...@swbell.net To: "wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com" Subject: Joplin Tornado Message-ID: <500582955-1306155063-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-313335182-@b1.c1.bise6.blackberry> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" My house and the contents were destroyed but praise the LORD my family are safe. Will send more info later. Paul Mulik Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry? smartphone Paul, When I heard the news this morning my first thoughts were of you and your family. Thankfully you are safe. Having been in Tuscaloosa on April 27th and experiencing the devastation there our prayers will be with you for a speedy recovery both personally and in your city. We will be thinking of you. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barbara Stewart
I was saddened to hear of Barabara Stewarts passing. She was a great person and so willing to make things work on stage. Numerous times over the years we had the opportunity to work on simple skits and comedy during different Mayberry reunion shows. It was an honor to get to know her a bit. She will be missed. A fine lady and terrific actor. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
19 years of joy
Allan, You have provided so many with their connection to what some of us just take for granted sometime. There are many who can make it to the Mayberry events we have done across the country but for those who can't or haven't had the opportunity to do so, you have provided that for them. It is an honor to know you and Jan and can't wait to spend time with y'all soon. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Taylor Home Inn and Ken Anderson
Hello Friends, Well, I have finally stayed at the Taylor Home Inn in Clear Lake Wisconsin. What a joy it was for Patty and I to spend some time with Dave and Marcia. If you haven't been yet you need to plan a trip right away. The web site is www.taylorhomeinn.com We also stopped in Eau Claire WI and visited for a few minutes with Ken Anderson and he is just as nice in person as he is on the bulletin board here. Wish we could've stayed longer but had to move on. Thanks Dave, Marcia and Ken for helping make my first visit to Wisconsin one i'll never forget. David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Larry Hambricks Post
Larry wrote: (I started to contact the Mayberry Deputy to see if he could pull some strings, instead I wrote to the clerk of court and explained my situation, that I had reservations, tickets, etc. and they excused me! Do you think the M.D. went behind the scenes in my behalf or could have Count Ist Van Teleky granted me one wish?) You know Larry, the Count is just crazy about (grand)kids. Glad you are going to be in Mt. Airy! David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
America's Got Talent
My dear friend Joe cite's the fact that my daughter didn't get to go to Vegas to perform with the magician who didn't pass the test on Tuesday night. Well, Joe, you didn't know this, he wanted her to go but she had a little problem with the fact that her brother was getting married in Colorado that week and she felt that she couldn't miss the wedding. Maybe there will be another chance someday. In the meantimel, Joe, I sure appreciate reading all your posts and I hope you keep them coming. I'll see you in Indiana I hope in the near future. The Mayberry Deputy David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before. -Andy Griffith _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Exciting News from Patty and David Browning - The Mayberry Deputy
Dear Friends, I have an exciting announcement about my middle child (daughter) Lindsay who is a professional modern dancer in the Philadelphia area. Lindsay has been working very hard for the last six years pursuing her career and often takes on jobs to support her chosen career. A few months ago she auditioned and was cast in an east coast premier of an opera in Philly and continually works with company's like Group Motion and SCRAP. She will be going to Italy with SCRAP later this month. Here is the exciting news! Lindsay answered an ad a few weeks ago as an assistant to a magician. His name is Michael Grasso and he actually hired Lindsay for one purpose, to assist him with his audition for America's Got Talent. They rehearsed and then went to the New York audition. That audition is going to be aired on next Tuesday June 15 on NBC. Lindsay is not the person vying for the spot but she is assisting and will be on. We are so happy for her and hope that many of our friends will tune in to watch. They were actually on a promo for the show last night and that same promo is on NBC.com now. Thanks for letting me share this with each of you and I hope you watch. Peace, David David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before. -Andy Griffith _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Eagles Wings and a wedding
Hey Friends, Just a note to let everyone know that it was a complete joy to be at Eagles Wings again this year. Otis (Ken Junkin), Floyd (our web guru), Goober (Tim Pettigrew), Brisco (Bob Mundy) and Gomer (Gary Crain) and Sam were a blast to work with. We sure did miss our Opie (Jamie Sullivan) but wish him the best as he prepares for a life of service. From the golf tournament to the Blue Angels and the auction on Friday night we all had a great time. It is awesome to see what Jerry and Sandra Pike have been able to accomplish in a few short years and even more awesome to realize that all their hard work is based in love for their son Joey and all the other special kids at Eagles Wings. Also, I wanted everyone to know that I sit here in Denver Colorado in anticipation of my son's wedding on Saturday the 15th of May. He has always been a source of joy and laughter in mine and Patty's lives and we are so happy he has found the love of his life. Both of our daughters are arriving on Tuesday and it will be the first time our entire family will be together since our daughter married last August. Please keep us all in your thoughts. Please also check out my new web site that is on line. The link is below. I will try to keep it up to date once all this marriage stuff is complete. Peace, David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 www.DavidBrowningProductions.com I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before. -Andy Griffith _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mick Keiffer
Hey All, Paul's post yesterday regarding Mick was right on. Mick also did the event down near Birmingham for Joel Laird a few years back. He is a quality guy and he and his wife are delightful people. Mick has an incredible story to tell. He was actually in the printing business prior to doing a deputy character and when the inks caused him health problems he promised that if he could make it he would bring joy to folks through Mayberry. He did it for a number of years. I know he did the "Good Guy" car shows regularly and numerous personal appearances. A good guy himself and I'm proud to call him a friend. David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. Thornton Wilder _ Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen2:102009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 307
Mick Keiffer was doing the character for a number of years. He is from MN and had his travelling Mayberry Museum which he pulled with the squad car. Very nice man but his health curbed his efforts for Mayberry. David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. Thornton Wilder _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Vic's comments
Bravo Vic! Message: 8 Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:17:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Victor Friskey Subject: Living the Mayberry way To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Cc: spinner1...@yahoo.com Message-ID: <199664.93043...@web112219.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Last Sunda my pastor was gone on vacation and being a retired pastor I was asked to fill in. I chose the absence of Thomas from the other diciples as a message and focused on what he had missed from that gathering. After church a couple of guys and I got into a conversation of what the young people are missing today compared to 'The Good Old days' I lived on a 160 acre 'poor man's farm' but we didn't know we were poor because no one ever told us we were. Our house was heated by coal stoves in each room. The upstairs had no heat and in winter I had to scrape frost off the window to look out.. We walked a mile to school every day there was no bus so no snow days. We drank water from a well and had to tie a rag around the spout to filter out the worms and bugs and dirt. NOBODY EVER GOT SICK. In summer if the water was too low in the creek we swam in a large concrete horse trough the cows drank from. I seldom wore shoes in summer except to bale hay. I got sunburned but never worried about UV rays and there was no such thing as sunblocker. In winter we had no 200 channel TV's or nintendos or IPods. we were outside working or making snow forts or tunnels using or own imagination. The teachers cared about their students and visited every home at least once a year. There were no child proof lids and we rode byclcles without helmets, cars without seatbelts or booster seats and it was a thrill to ride in the back of a pick-up truck. We play hide and seek, Andy-I - Over. we jumped from haylofts, trees, and roofs. We got scratched, cut , broke bones but nobody ever got sued or was threatened to have their children taken away. In school we used a #2 pencil ballpoint pens were taboo. If we got caught misbehaving we went to the principles office. I got caught throwing spitballs and had to chew a 5Lb coffee can full as punishment at recess. It took me two months to fill that can. There were no lawsuits if a teacher smacked us with a ruler or a book. To get to school functions we rode our bikes or walked, there were no 'Soccer moms'. When things were plentiful we didn't waste. when they were scarce we did without or conserved. If parents had to raise their kids today like my parents raised me they wouldn't. if kids today?had to live the lifestyle we lived then they couldn't. But we had freedom, failures, successes, and responsibilities. We asked for nothing from the government but was always ready to help at a moment's notice. We were proud and we made do and we SURVIVED.? Thomas may have?missed a lot not being with the other diciples but not as much as I miss those Mayberry days on the farm. Vic David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss (his first book was rejected 27 times) _ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Untrained Voice/Joe Gritton/Tribute Writer Par-Excellant
Joe Gritton has so much feeling for Mayberry and it's message in our lives. I was so proud to perform the piece that he wrote. I first did it in 2000 at my home church and then last Saturday night in Berea SC at Berea First Baptist Church with their Minister Ronald Vaughan. What a thrill it is to take someone's idea and words and make them come to life. Joe, you are a prince and I am so grateful to have you as a friend and ghost writer. Also, my new friends Tom and Kathy Rusk couldn't have been nicer and some of the photo's from the show are priceless. So, thanks to all who make my life rich with words of kindness and friendship that lifts me and the audiences that I am blessed to perform in front of. David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 276-669-2411 _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mobile2_042009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TCM reference
Hey Friends, I was watching Mickey Rooney in Tom Sawyer on TCM this morning and heard Tom and Big Jim discussing Biblical times. Tom was telling how the king decided to divide the child between two women and give them each half. Big Jim said, "You know Tom, I ain't never seen no half a boy." Made me think of "Pooor Haratio". David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ Quick access to Windows Live and your favorite MSN content with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Loss to the Mayberry family
Friends, Please keep the family of L.P. Venable in your prayers. L.P. passed away last Friday. For those of you who didn't know L.P. or haven't been to Mayberry Days in the past, he and his wife Alma operate the Mayberry Motor Inn in Mt. Airy, NC which is a second home to many of us tribute performers. L.P. and Alma have always been a picture of hospitality for us and the best of friends to us as well. We will still look forward to seeing Alma and the boys as time goes by, but we will always miss L.P. David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Longing for Mayberry
Ken Anderson wrote: Oh how I yearn for the peace and quiet of our beloved Mayberry, on October 28. I recommend everyone read it again. What Ken was talking about is what we all come to this site for. A little peace and quiet and maybe a little reflection. Hard to come by. I spoke at a police chaplains conference in Cannon Beach Oregon a few years ago and when I went into the room there was no t.v., radio or newspaper. I spent three days there and didn't hear one word about what was going on in the world, it was so peaceful. I walked down the snow covered streets looking for a store to buy some bread and balogne since there was a snow storm in the area and no food had been able to get in to the conference center. I found a little market and bought my food. I gave the guy a twenty. No bells and whistles on the register or was a membership in the food club card asked for, the man just reached up, punced in the amount I owed, cranked the handle on the side of the register and out came the cash drawer. I spent three days in that paradise called Cannon Beach and I haven't been as peacefull since. Thanks for reminding me of that wonderful place, Ken. You keep writin in, I'll keep readin'. David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
thanks
Allan, Thank you for getting the digest back up. Not being very electronal myself, I can't imagine what you have gone through. Just know that we out here in ciberville sure do love you and appreciate what you do. Reading the digest is therapetic and feels like I've laid my head on someones shoulder and cried all over it. The work you do for us is better than Siggy Frude could do in a lifetime of therapy. Many thanks David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.mayberry.com/maydeputy/ Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Allen Newsome
In my humble estimation, Allan Newsome, aka Floyd Lawson, aka my good friend is the Mayberry Man of the Year for 2008. All in favor say "I" Oh, and Jan, the best dadburned photographer, maw and supporter of Allan possible. Let's just make them the Mayberry couple of the year! David Browning The Mayberry Deputy David L. Browning The Mayberry Deputy 200 McArthur Circle Bristol, VA 24201 www.mayberry.com/maydeputy/ Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired. - Mark Twain's Notebook - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Always Comes Through
Folks, I know it's been hard not receiving the digest but I always knew Floyd was on the job. Solve it he will. You can't cut hair for thirty years and not learn something. David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Spirit of Mayberry Lives On
Dear Ken... Hear, Hear!! Wish I could see and hear you give your presentation. David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 9, Issue 47
Hey friends, I know Jeff Branch really appreciates the good thoughts by everyone while he is on the mend. I was talking with the Mayberry Deputy and he told me under conditions of anonimity (sp), "Ya know, I have been on patrol with Deputy Branch numerous times and tho he is real good at driving, he's not much of a walker. You really have to watch it in Troy, NC, it's a jungle, ya never know when another beast will drive away from the curb.". David Browning _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Howard (Jeff Branch) Sprague
Hey Friends, I have tried a couple of times to give an update on Jeff Branch but haven't seen them posted, so I'll try again. Jeff is up and around and on crutches. He says he is in some pain but not like the pain he had innittially after the accident. He will go for an MRI on March 12 and know the results on the 18th. We all have Jeff in our prayers for a speedy recovery. Some of you may not know that Jeff is also a top notch DARE officer in Montgomery County North Carolina. He very well could be one of the best in the country. We enjoy the fun he brings as Howard, but we might want to say a little prayer for the students who care about Jeff. Your friend, David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
To everyone on the WBMUTBB Patty and I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and the BEST New Year!!! David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 8, Issue 238
Hey Friends, Boy it has been a long time since I last posted here in our little corner of the world. Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for Mayberry Days in Mt. Airy. I have had a busy Spring and Summer and looking forward to Sept. and all that it brings. I enjoy so much reading each day the comments and such that are posted. We have some of the most creative and inventive people on the web on this site. You should be mighty proud of yourselves. Allan Newsome is a genius, no question about it, and I look forward to performing with him as often as possible as well as with the other tribute artists we have who love TAGS. The reason for my posting is that I was in northern Illinois last week at the Winnebago county fair and on Friday morning Patty and I took a little side trip to Roscoe, Il to the Historic Auto Attractions museum. If you are in that area at any time you should go. The have limousines from U.S. Grant to Eisenhower. Nixon and FDR automobiles. They have a Kennedy assassination area with all kinds of items from the JFK collection. But the big deal for me was that we heard that they had a Mayberry Squad car on display. We went through the whole museum and near the end, there it was. We started to look around and realized that it was the same squad car that was owned by Hank Gerdes the former mayor of Amboy, Il who had me there in his town from 94 through 97 at depot days. The interesting thing, however, was that he had this car at the Squad Car reunion at Bob Shibes in Ohio in July of '93 and George Lindsay, Jeannie Carson, Howard Morris, Betty Lynn and I signed the outside of it. There it was just the way I remembered it. All signatures were visible and it almost brought me to tears. These special people who have been so kind to me and all the other tributes, some still with us and some gone to their rewards but all of them stars not only for their work on TAGS but for their work with all the fans over the years. If you get a chance you should go to this museum. Maybe on your way to the Bed and Breakfast up in Wisconsin. You can check it out on the web at www.historicautoattractions.com David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ See what you’re getting into…before you go there http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_preview_0507 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
