Barney Fife

2023-07-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
Got a nice surprise today. I had left the family room, went to the computer to do some things and heard a familiar voice from the tv, unmistakenly that of our Barney. I went back into the tv room and found him guest-starring on a show from the early 90s I believe called Step by Step. What a

new films

2023-07-19 Thread Janine L Johnson
I understand some folks getting upset at my remarks and I accept their chastisement. However, as also said, everyone has their own opinion to which they are entitled. I firmly stick to mine and hope the films don't turn folks away from the goodness of

Mayberry honors?

2023-07-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
I went on Tubi and as a life-long avid fan of Mayberry and all the goodness it stood for am embarrassed by the two recent productions related to our beloved hometown! They are amateurish and nonsensical, not to mention boorish. I cannot recommend or endorse them in any way. I wish they would

alumni sighting

2022-10-31 Thread Janine L Johnson
In flipping thru the channels this morning I came upon our Miss Crump sitting in the front seat of a convertible right next to the handsome Steve McQueen; the film was called The Blob. She sure did look young! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB

mystery solved suddenly

2022-07-02 Thread Janine L Johnson
I've wondered every time I watch the Andy Goes to Raleigh episode in which he must discuss his testimony of an accident with a lawyer by the name of Lee Drake. She seemed so familiar but I just couldn't place her. Well, my new expanded tv service has a nostalgia channel that shows the old

real song

2022-06-05 Thread Janine L Johnson
I thought when Otis was singing The Dipsy Doodle that it was something he just made up.But I heard it for real on  Lawrence Welk  last night. What a revelation after all these years! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

heads up!

2022-04-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
The tv program about collectors will be highlighting a Mayberry collector of great magnitude this coming Sunday evening. Check your local listings so as not to miss it. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Allan Melvin

2022-02-15 Thread Janine L Johnson
Earlier this evening I suddenly thought about how often the actor Allan Melvin appeared in Mayberry. I came up with 8 instances, all of which were well-portrayed IMHO. Then I went on and realized what an illustrious career he had with other shows. Remember him as Sam, boyfriend of Alice on

travel and mileage discrepancies

2022-02-08 Thread Janine L Johnson
The distance between Mayberry and Richmond, VA is only one of many discrepancies on our favorite shows. The writers failed to investigate things, they repeated things, they changed things in later episodes; i.e. when Aunt Bee sold all her game-show prizes in order to pay the taxes she stated

alumni sighting

2021-12-25 Thread Janine L Johnson
I forgot to post this last weekend. Ernest T. appeared on Love Boat as a washed-up comedian. He did a short stint onstage and was united with a show-biz dog that was heartwarming. He had aged somewhat but still just as good in delivery and movement. Aunt Bee of Orlando

Christmas memory with Mayberry tie

2021-12-11 Thread Janine L Johnson
I just remembered the Brady Bunch episode where the mother lost her voice just before Christmas. When the father took the kids to the mall to see Santa, little Cindy asked him to restore her mother's voice so she could sing in church for the holiday service. The Santa was portrayed by our Otis

Thelma Lou

2021-12-06 Thread Janine L Johnson
I taped an old movie and got around to watching it yesterday. It is titled "Cheaper by the Dozen" starring Clifton Webb, in which he is an efficiency expert with 12 children. In one part, he goes to a high school dance with his daughter to keep an eye on her and who turns up? There was our

recent postings

2021-11-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
Jeff, you're a stitch! White squirrel named Mr. Schwump! That's how our hometown enters all facets of our lives when we're devoted fans, huh?! I'd love to see that photo, honest. I get comments often about the bumper sticker I have that says Make America Mayberry Again and all are positive!

dislikes

2021-11-14 Thread Janine L Johnson
Re: Joe's msg about a fan's dislikes, I have to agree about Ernest T.; he got on my nerves and the Darling clan also did often. Now Malcom Merriweather was a delight IMHO. Nevertheless, I consider myself an avid fan of TAGS. Just recently I got into a conversation with the guest speaker at our

favorite episode

2021-10-11 Thread Janine L Johnson
I have several favorite episodes so it's hard to choose just one. I guess that I would have to say eenie, meenie, minie mo and settle on Only A Rose. I never get over the ultimate act of friendship and honesty when Clara relinquishes the blue ribbon for her rose and gives it to Aunt Bee for

Betty Lynn's birthday

2021-09-05 Thread Janine L Johnson
Does anyone have an update on all the birthday cards Betty Lynn received? I was hoping we'd get to see a photo of her reading all of them! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

miscreants in Mt. Airy

2021-08-31 Thread Janine L Johnson
Yes, I agree. How dare they taint our beloved hometown? I say nip it in the bud but good. Banish them from the town altogether. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

canning

2021-08-15 Thread Janine L Johnson
I figure Aunt Bee probably put up some good green beans and perhaps tomatoes since they don't have to necessarily be seasoned. Bless her heart, I can't imagine what made her so bad with pickles and marmalade when she seemed to be the supreme homemaker in all other areas (cooking, cleaning,

color episodes

2021-08-10 Thread Janine L Johnson
I mostly enjoy all TAGS episodes but am particularly fond of several color episodes for their sentimental and loving content; Only a Rose and Church Benefactors come to mind immediately. I actually don't miss Barney much since he was such a rascal. For those who never met Don Knotts, I must

Ken's essay

2021-08-02 Thread Janine L Johnson
What a charming and entertaining essay Ken! I thoroughly enjoyed it and share many of your observations and feelings. Happy Birthday!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

alumni sighting

2021-07-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
Saints alive, who should appear on the Dick Van Dyke Show last night but Ernest T. as an art critic/appraiser! He was absolutely hilarious, drinking wine and spouting high-falutin' words about oil paintings and artists. What a diversified actor he was!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando

spankings

2021-07-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
Message Subject:spankings Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:31:58 -0400 From: Janine L Johnson To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com I don't cringe when I hear of a child getting a spanking, just the opposite. When properly administered, they are a valuable learning tool for very young

different era

2021-07-19 Thread Janine L Johnson
I've often taken note of Opie being left alone and wandering around town on his own too but it was a completely different era and a small, relatively safe little town where everyone looked out for one another. I feel the writers stretched it when so many bad guys came to Mayberry in the first

fire

2021-07-16 Thread Janine L Johnson
Ken, don't tell me you don't realize the romanticism of a fire in the fireplace? Shame on you! Before my beloved ascended to Heaven, we often made a fire just for atmosphere unless it was real hot. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

alumni sighrting

2021-06-20 Thread Janine L Johnson
TCM aired a 1948 movie titled June Bride the other day. I was stitching so not watching it closely when I recognized a voice. Looked up and saw our Thelma Lou appearing beautifully in this Bette Davis film. Who knew she traveled in such well-known circles? I feel she is a real charming and

color episodes

2021-04-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
I, for one, love many of the color episodes. My favorite is the one depicting the ultimate in friendship: when Clara gives up the blue ribbon and subsequent appearance in the seed catalog to Bee for her hybrid rose at the flower show. That one always makes me cry. And when Howard looks

missing

2021-04-11 Thread Janine L Johnson
I don't know about all other Mayberrians but I've been fighting a kidney infection and stones to boot; spent two days in hospital (what a trauma - didn't meet any nice nurses like those in our hometown!); still enduring pain and now horrible storms all day here in central Florida. If it's not

alumni sighting

2021-03-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
Yesterday morning, our Helen Crump appeared in a 1963 episode of Bonanza. She was quite beautiful in a pioneer dress riding in an old wagon! I recognized her voice before her face.    Meanwhile, I wore my newest Mayberry tee-shirt today, the pink one with all the main characters, altho

sayings

2021-01-11 Thread Janine L Johnson
I always took note of Andy saying "I think we got her if she don't jump!" and when the IRS man told him the taxes owed on Aunt Bee's winnings on that tv show and he said "MIss Agnes!" I always chuckle. Most of his remarks in this regard I've never heard anywhere else. When I say them now I

Andy's dad and Weaver's merchandise

2020-11-19 Thread Janine L Johnson
We were told that item about Andy's father appearing in the episode coming out of the menswear store  decades ago; nice reminder of Andy's family values! I'm happy to report that my recent order from Weaver's was once again wonderful; quick, well-packed and fun! The new photo tee is cute and

Andy's grumpiness

2020-11-09 Thread Janine L Johnson
As I understand it, Andy said he would never go more than 5 years with Mayberry on tv so Don's agent began lining up projects for his client during that fifth year. When Andy suddenly decided to go ahead and renew for 3 years, Don was already on contract for all those movies so he ws only

late?

2020-10-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
So what's been going on that we received newsletter postings from August just today? I wondered what happened to all the news both pre and after Mayberry Days? Am I out of the loop or what? Or is this electronal marvel of mine (computer) acting up again? Oh noo!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando

tribute

2020-10-03 Thread Janine L Johnson
Thank you Mr. Hendricks for your charming and well-deserved tribute to TAGS on their 60th birthday! I knew it was coming up and appreciate your honorary wishes for us all!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

stunt drivers

2020-09-24 Thread Janine L Johnson
I never noticed any with Barney but it's real noticeable with Aunt Bee and Floyd. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Aunt Bee's sojourn to the dump and insight into the tv industry

2020-09-22 Thread Janine L Johnson
Elizabeth, you're a scream! I wouldn't put it past Aunt Bee to have done that!   And thanks to Michael for his informative insight into the tv writing industry; I surely did not know all that stuff; puts a whole new light on things for sure!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando

Dump question by Elizabeth

2020-09-21 Thread Janine L Johnson
Elizabeth, this is just another example of poor writing by those who crafted the episode scripts for TAGS back then. I've noticed so many examples in recent months I lost count. I think because we've watched them so many times and are devoted fans of Mayberry that it makes it slap us in the

laugh it up!

2020-09-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
I  too just realized that we hadn't heard from our fellow Mayberrians in awhile now. I think this pandemic has us all messed up in more ways than one. I'm still watching TAGS every day and getting my usual chuckles altho Barney gets on my nerves a lot. And I've begun to notice some major

error

2020-07-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
This morning while watching the episode Goober's Contest, I noticed an error. Andy addressed Goober as Gomer. I had taped it so replayed it to be sure and there it was. It was as if neither of them noticed it and this was the first time I did after many viewings. I believe that indicates how

Andy on a magazine cover

2020-06-12 Thread Janine L Johnson
I noticed Andy on the cover of a magazine today so I bought it. It is The Closer and he's featured in an article on TV dads. Andy's daughter Dixie had several good things to say about him, of course. The magazine also contained an article on Ron Howard and his daughter Bryce about an upcoming

sleeping

2020-05-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
Yes, I'm sleeping extra since this virus debacle began and also cooking more what with the extra time on my hands. But mostly I'm getting to watch TAGS nearly all day long to Me-TV making this month a tribute to Mayberry! I've put most of the episodes along with Mayberry RFD on the DVR along

TV channels

2020-04-24 Thread Janine L Johnson
I misspoke in my last posting. I get Andy on 3 channels, not just 2. I have TVLand, Me-TV and Sundance so I get several opps to travel to our beloved hometown and its good folks! Such a blessing during this troubling time. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___

sequestered

2020-04-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
One nice thing about being sequestered is all the extra Mayberry viewings I am enjoying! I get it on 2 different channels and they're beginning to air some of the color episodes - yay! I can hardly wait for Only a Rose; it's my favorite episode cuz for once Clara did the right thing for Aunt

alumni sighting

2020-04-16 Thread Janine L Johnson
Flipping thru the channels yesterday afternoon, I came upon a rare alumni sighting. On a 1949 episode of the Lone Ranger, there sat Aunt Bee knitting in a rocking chair looking much the same as she did on Mayberry. Alas, she was portraying a naughty gal as the aunt of some bad guys, totally

leg of lamb

2020-04-08 Thread Janine L Johnson
Well I finally got brave and bought a leg of lamb for Easter this year after watching the episode where it is said several times that it's Andy's favorite dish. I've never cooked lamb before so will have to look up how to prepare it. Wish me luck please! When I found it in the meat case, there

odd feelings

2020-04-04 Thread Janine L Johnson
In watching Convicts at Large today I wondered how Barney felt having to treat the lovely lady who gave him singing lessons like a convict? It sure was odd how they used the same actors in different roles, not knowing how long this series would endure. I always think of Jean Boswell and

alumni sightings

2020-03-25 Thread Janine L Johnson
I recognized the voice of our Frank Smith when I was doing household chores and looked up at the TV to find him on The Virginian. He had aged and was playing some out of sorts westerner. In seeing Aunt Bee's old beau Roger Hanover I realized he is one of the leading characters in the movie

language

2020-03-07 Thread Janine L Johnson
Does anyone else out there notice some odd pronunciations and language usage in our hometown? Things like Andy saying "that's a order vs. that's AN order;" or Opie saying corder vs. quarter or spinash vs. spinach. What about Andy always saying "it's things like 'is vs. this." These grate on my

booboos

2020-02-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
In watching some oldies today I realized a major booboo committed by the writers. In the episode where the IRS bills Aunt Bee for the value of the prizes she won on that TV show, she ended up selling everything except the TV and the garbage disposal. But a few episodes later when she misplaces

deja vu

2020-02-01 Thread Janine L Johnson
In watching an old rerun of My Three Sons, I suddenly realized that the father was waiting at the bus stop right across from our church and in front of the drugstore where Andy and family returned from Hollywood way back when. It was so fun seeing it again with different characters. I also

alumni and fan sightings

2020-01-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
Yesterday in the grocery store parking lot a woman came up to me and said how much she liked my Mayberry bumper stickers and how she'd been to Mt. Airy many times; felt like meeting up with a long-lost relative! This morning I spotted Otis on the Brady Bunch; he was portraying some cartoon

Mayberry reference

2019-12-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
On a recent Dr. Phil that involved teachers being intimate with their high school students, for shame, he appeared shocked and said "This is out of my element, when I was in high school all the teachers were like Aunt Bee!" I felt proud to the max. Aunt Bee of Orlando

alumni sighting

2019-11-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
I was astounded the other day when flipping thru the channels. I came across some movie from the 50s I believe it was in which our Ernest T was a normal guy married to Patti Page! He spoke normally and looked normal too. Of course I recognized him right away but he was so different, aka 

Ken's vignette

2019-10-28 Thread Janine L Johnson
Amen Ken. I blame the media with all the filth on TV and at the movie theaters. All that evil has desensitized our young folks! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Mayberry songs

2019-10-15 Thread Janine L Johnson
This morning on Leave it to Beaver, Mr. Cleaver began singing Juanita! Mayberry, it's everywhere!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Mayberry references

2019-10-06 Thread Janine L Johnson
Yesterday I experienced two Mayberry references in my tv watching. When viewing that old movie Picnic, I heard the crowd at the event singing Juanita in the background. Then later on the Lawrence Welk show, Arthur Duncan tap-danced to the song the town choir sang that included the words Voices

testing received

2019-09-05 Thread Janine L Johnson
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joy

2019-08-06 Thread Janine L Johnson
Randy, thank you muchly for the charming vignette! I too often encounter fellow Mayberry fans out of the blue and enjoy it immensely. Thanks for sharing! Aunt Bee of Orlando --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

ALUMNI SIGHTING

2019-08-01 Thread Janine L Johnson
    I saw our own Floyd on a big circus movie recently. He was a bank closure agent trying to find the circus owner to serve him with papers so the crew locked him in a trailer cage with a roaring lion! Yipes! Aunt Bee of Orlando --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.

childhood restrictions

2019-07-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
Ken, I often have the same response when viewing some scenes in Mayberry. In our family (I was the oldest of 7 kids) you weren't allowed outside unaccompanied till you were 5yo. But that was about the only real restriction. As you said, it was a different time and we didn't hear about

memories

2019-07-15 Thread Janine L Johnson
Thank you Ken for your postings that evoke pleasant memories and make us feel good! You are a treasure and I envy those all around you way up there in Wisconsin. If you ever get time to drive south, please do come see me here in Central Florida. Aunt Bee of Orlando

question

2019-07-06 Thread Janine L Johnson
One of my favorite quotes from Mayberry is "I think I got her if she don't jump!" I use this when attempting something difficult and someone offers to help. I always follow up with "That's an Andyism" and then explain if they don't get it. Sometimes after this the person will ask if Mayberry

Thanks

2019-06-03 Thread Janine L Johnson
Thank you Ken for pepping us up too! That little boy has a great idea for you are one in a million and truly our most noble Mayberry advocate. I am thankful you are out there spreading the good word as I am certainly not able to do this except in small ways. I've always been told I sound

Good ole' 14A

2019-04-25 Thread Janine L Johnson
I taped an old movie recently on TCM; it was called "Four Wives." I only watched a few minutes but there in that early timeframe, a young girl was playing the violin and I distinctly heard the strains of "Welcome Sweet Springtime!"  According to IMBD, that film was released in 1939 so it was

color episodes

2019-04-15 Thread Janine L Johnson
I'm certainly enjoying the airing of our color episodes of Mayberry on TVLand. This morning when at the class reunion, Barney found out that Thel was married, I cried once again as I do every time. I didn't expect this reaction after all this time but there it was. I know he could be annoying

alumni sighting

2019-03-31 Thread Janine L Johnson
I saw Opie on Dennis the Menace this morning; it must've been right before the beginning of Mayberry cuz he was real little; he had very few lines so didn't get to hear his voice real clearly but that cute face was unmistakeable! Aunt Bee of Orlando

Thelma Lou

2019-03-22 Thread Janine L Johnson
Early this morning I put the tv on TCM without even looking at it, not yet having fully awakened. Within minutes I recognized the sweet voice of our own Thelma Lou. She was only seen for a short time but her beauty and lovely voice were unmistakable. I later looked it up on IMBD and see that

Closer magazine

2019-03-16 Thread Janine L Johnson
I too posted a message about Andy and Barney being on the cover of last week's Closer magazine but it never got sent out to everyone. I don't understand why someone is apologizing. This magazine is NOT one of those sleazy publications with nasty news. I buy it every week. The article about our

news

2019-03-10 Thread Janine L Johnson
There are Andy and Barney on the cover of the current issue of Closer magazine! The article inside highlights their deep friendship and mentions the wonderful book by Mr. De Vise. I read it when it first came out and thoroughly recommend it. So good to see nice things about our beloved

Aunt Bee

2019-01-25 Thread Janine L Johnson
 Aunt Bee is on page 42 of the Feb 4th issue of Closer magazine! Aunt Bee of Orlanedo ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

congrats to Ken

2018-10-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
Well Ken, you have surpassed all my expectations at this point! I thought your wonderful columns were only in that one paper; I must be out of the loop or my computer needs bigger wires. And now to hear you are appearing in 5 different newspapers is simply astounding. We are all so proud of

Barney's outrageous response

2018-10-05 Thread Janine L Johnson
Someone recently asked what we thought Barn's most outrageous response was. I immediately thought of "Citizen's Arrest." He could've merely acknowledged that he did the exact same thing and forgiven Gomer's ticket but he had to big-dog it and get completely out of control to the point of

inspiration

2018-10-04 Thread Janine L Johnson
Thanks Dewey for the inspirational story. I've heard before that a pleasant memory can stir someone and TAGS' theme song could surely do that! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

congrats to Ken

2018-09-29 Thread Janine L Johnson
Ken, you've done it again. Your ambassadorship on behalf of all Mayberrians just keeps growing and growing. I am so proud of you and happy for your achievements. We owe you a lot so thank you muchly! And I personally am grateful for your writings and postings; they make my day!!! Sincerely,

oops!

2018-09-04 Thread Janine L Johnson
I forgot to express my thanks for someone posting the link to Ken's most recent newspaper article as the print was too small for me to read on the original posting. PTL, altho he went thru a horrific ordeal, he survived and flourishes as our ambassador! PLT in Mayberry only old Jubal was

alumni sightings

2018-09-04 Thread Janine L Johnson
Well, TAGS alumni have been on my screen a lot lately. First I noticed Earle Hagen in the credit list as musical director of an old Cary Grant film called Monkey Business. Then in a movie I had saved on the DVR, Cheaper by the Dogen, there was Thel dancing with Clifton Webb. Then on Johnny

alumni sighting

2018-08-23 Thread Janine L Johnson
This afternoon on Petticoat Junction, our mortician/tv repairman and Mrs. Wiley both were visiting Kate and the girls. What a pleasure to see them in another setting. Of course I often see Mrs. Wiley as she served several years as Beaver's school principal. Aunt Bee of Orlando

another alumni sighting

2018-08-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
Due to my vertigo, I've been at home watching lots of movies lately.  I'll See You in My Dreams, a song Daddy often played on the guitar and sang to us,  was listed on the TCM lineup so I investigated. It was about Gus Kahn, the writer of the song.  Who showed up in the first few minutes? Miss

alumni sighting

2018-08-14 Thread Janine L Johnson
Guess who was on the screen with Doris Day and President Reagan a couple days ago? None other than our Mr. Foley! I never knew he travelled with such elite company in the days before Mayberry. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

reference

2018-08-12 Thread Janine L Johnson
Last night on a re-run of Major Crimes, one of the characters called the other Barney Fife. Even tho it was used negatively, I couldn't help but feel pride that our beloved show and its characters are so well-known that obscure incidents like this are still going on! Aunt Bee of Orlando

alumni sighting

2018-06-29 Thread Janine L Johnson
I was plumb tickled to see Opie on Dennis the Menace this morning! I always thought TAGS was his first gig but this episode was dated May 1960. He looked real young and had only a couple lines; his name was Tommy. Just as cute as a bug's ear as always!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando

phones and communications

2018-06-27 Thread Janine L Johnson
Ken, another winner! Makes me think of the episode "what's your hurry?" I figure those always on their phones or looking at them really have no life and are looking for one. They ought to go to church more often, as Aunt Bee said one time. Aunt Bee of Orlando

heat

2018-06-24 Thread Janine L Johnson
Hey Ken, are you not familiar with the small personal fans at WalMart? They are simply fabulous! They come in several colors, run on 2 AA batteries and it is on a lanyard so you can wear it safely and conveniently around your neck. The air goes in the front and comes out the top, fanning your

Andy on cover

2018-06-16 Thread Janine L Johnson
Andy is on the cover of this week's Closer magazine. This is the only one of its genre that I purchase as they do not tend to drag celebs thru the mud. The article on Andy is not too derogatory and has wonderful quotes from Ron so I was pleased. Give it a look and see what you think. Aunt Bee

sightings

2018-06-02 Thread Janine L Johnson
The other day Grandpa Amos on the Real McCoys had to go in to town and guess whose street he went to? Andy's! I got tickled! Then I was watching an old movie I had taped awhile back; in Cheaper by the Dozen, there was Thelma Lou dancing with Clifton Webb! She cut a pretty good rug too!!!

nostalgia

2018-05-25 Thread Janine L Johnson
Well Ken you have once again evoked a wonderfully nostalgic column for all of us! That charming newspaper editor made a wise decision when he added you to the staff and made it possible for you to share Mayberry thoughts and memories with all those readers as well as we true Mayberrians out

update

2018-04-20 Thread Janine L Johnson
Hi Ken, Please give us an update on the WBMUTBB newsletter site even if not asked outright. Please know we want to hear what you're up to and what events have the privilege of your presentations. It makes us feel good to know our beloved hometown is being promoted and inspiring others,

Ken's article

2018-04-04 Thread Janine L Johnson
Well Ken, you have warmed us again with a charming vignette of life in days gone by, especially in our beloved home town of Mayberry! And I'm praying you'll soon be able to enjoy that again if your weather will just settle down, huh?! Best of luck to you and yours, Aunt Bee of Orlando

Ken

2018-03-30 Thread Janine L Johnson
Ken, please don't keep out of touch with us. If you are able without too much discomfort to continue to post to the newsletter, I and many others will be thankful. I've heard that shingles can be awful so you surely have our sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery. My dr insisted I get

Mayberry neighborhood?

2018-03-13 Thread Janine L Johnson
Wow Paul, I'd be excited if I was moving there! I hope your son will send you all some photos that you can share with us. Best wishes for his new duty station and thank him for his service to all of us!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing

Ken's one-liner

2018-03-05 Thread Janine L Johnson
Yo Ken, cute one-liner, more or less, on that radio show. They sound like fun folks too, just like us! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

helloooooooo?!

2018-03-03 Thread Janine L Johnson
Haven't gotten a newsletter in several days. Are there any Mayberrians out there wondering what's going on? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Ken

2018-02-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
brighten my day always. Sincerely, Janine aka Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Good news!

2018-01-17 Thread Janine L Johnson
Ken, that certainly is good news! What it is is BIG!!! You are such a wonderful ambassador for the goodness and value of our beloved hometown that I am proud to call you a friend, even tho we've only met online. Keep up the good work and know that all of us are proud of you. And do please find

thanks

2017-08-26 Thread Janine L Johnson
Thanks Ken for the link. I just love to see you in uniform promoting our beloved hometown! God bless you for your kind efforts to everyone!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

oops

2017-08-22 Thread Janine L Johnson
Oops, I think I answered my own dumb question about guns by remembering when Gentleman Dan Caldwell stole Barn's gun. When Andy mistakenly thought it was completely empty, he pulled the trigger several times and it only made a faint clicking sound till that one bullet Barney inserted came

guns without bullets?

2017-08-22 Thread Janine L Johnson
I googled this but couldn't find an answer. If a gun does not have any bullets in it, as Barney's often did not, when you pull the trigger, does it still make a noise? I've often wondered that whenever his went off in Mayberry too. Even way out in the country, the bullet that goes straight up

thanks

2017-08-19 Thread Janine L Johnson
Thanks muchly to Jeff Koontz for sharing that article; you are so thoughtful to keep us in the loop! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

sharing

2017-08-07 Thread Janine L Johnson
I must share a personal moment recently. When I received the latest Bullet, I felt compelled to go shopping at Weaver's. Well, with all the new items available, I had a spree. When the big box arrived, it was like having another Christmas, as Opie said that time he went shopping at the

preachin'

2017-08-07 Thread Janine L Johnson
We sometimes referred to church service as going to preaching. And some churches we attended over the years, being in the military, had a minister who had a full-time job in another field so was not available every day to attend to the needs of the congregants. Others had a full-time clergyman

writer's blips

2017-08-06 Thread Janine L Johnson
Has anyone else noticed how very controlling Helen could be and that Andy let her get away with it? I've been watching some color episodes that I taped recently and found this disturbing as I feel it is out of character for Andy. When she was first introduced to the show she was rather a

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