{Spam?} Man in a Hurry

Andy said pulling horse hair out of the suit would make the material get soft. I love that episode! Silvia ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Ken and Mary's Fire

Morning Mayberry Friends,  Ken makes a good point, leaving the house with the fire still going is not safe.  I don't know what they were thinking!Then as Andy said, Phantom Fife strikes again. Silvia Aka Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Andy and Barney

This isn't political, but I am grateful for our Police Officers.  I wish times and places were like Mayberry, but sadly they aren't. I am searching for my Mayberry.  Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Jay Walking

Emma- Naughty Deputy!!  ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Doris Packer

Hi Mayberry Friends, Doris Packer was Beaver and Wally's Principal in "Leave it to Beaver".She also played a Humane Society Employee in Mr Ed.  Mr Edreported Carol Post for abuse because she had him pull a buggy.Doris Packer brought him his favorite apple, "It's a Washington!", she said.She was

When Aunt Bee first arrives

Hi Mayberry Friends, Something always threw me for a loop.  When Aunt Bee arrives inthe first episode, why didn't Andy pick her up at the bus station?Maybe I missed something.  I love this episode very much. Thank you,Josephine Pike, AKA Silvia  ___

Thank you Rick Richards

Thank you Rick, I appreciate your kind message very much. Silvia Boosten  ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

TAGS cheers a person

Hi Mayberry Friends, I had chemotherapy late last year.  It was debilitating.  It impaired my legs. When I watch TAGS it makes me smile.  I only wish there was a place likeMayberry left in this world.  I would move there in a heartbeat. I enjoy the Digest, I have been absent for a long while. God

Mr Schwump

That would be wonderful if that is true.  I always found it odd that evenAndy and Don didn't know his name?  I am not sure, but thought I sawhim in an episode of Gomer Pyle? I'm sorry that I have been absent.  I have had chemo and haven't feltmyself. Have a blessed Mayberry Day. SilviaJosephine

Shingles Shot Reaction

Hi Mayberry Friends, Ken, I hope you feel better very soon!! My Dr found cancer, I had surgery then 3 rounds of chemo.I waited two months and had a shingles shot.  I now have abad reaction to the vaccination... a large rash on my arm, it's raised.  It has been 6 days. Can a shingles shot turn

Barney and the Pickles

When Barney hands the driver the jar of pickles, he says,  "Now don't stop for anything".Why did Barney say that?  I always wondered about this. Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Alumni Sighting and Ken

Hi Everyone, I saw our own Fred Goss in the Adventures of Superman, 1952.He looked so young! I have been away from the computer, but haven't seenany posts from Ken recently.  I  hope all is well. Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Missing Digests

Hi Mayberry Friends, I missed my Digest from yesterday and today.  Would someone forward  them to me.  I would be very grateful. Thank you! Silvia, aka Josephine Pike    ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Locusts

I remember in the episode Bargain Day, when Aunt Bee buys all that meat, it was a hot day and Opie said, It's going to be another hot one today Pa, hear them locusts. We are in California, and I don't think I have ever seen a locust!  Or a stick bug. Silvia, aka Josephine Pike  

Great Outdoors

Hi Mayberry Friends, The episode where Andy, Barney and Gomer take the boys camping reminds me of an episode of the Great Gildersleeve.  Barney says he wants to keep hiking further, but is winded, then he and Gomer get lost trying to find Opie. I was listening to Gildy in the car yesterday,

Ron Howard the actor and Jack Dobson

Hi Mayberry Friends, Ron Howard surely is a wonderful, and very natural, actor. The scene where he looks at Andy in A Medal For Opie where Andy says, I want you to know one thing, I'm disappointed in ya.  His expression says exacting how badly he feels.   Ron Howard played Seth, Jason's friend

Lurene Tuttle

Dear Mayberry Friends, I agree with Ken, there are many similarities between the Great Gildersleeve Show and Mayberry.  I've only listened to the radio shows, though.     Lurene Tuttle, our little old lady shop lifter, played Marjorie, Gildersleeve's niece in several episodes. Like Ken pointed

Alumni Sighting

Hi Everyone, I saw the actor Fred Sherman, Fred Goss, in an episode of The Roy Rogers Show.   He played a post office employee! Also, our Gentleman Dan, played Cary Grant's lawyer in  The Bachelor and the Bobbysoxer.   Silvia, aka Josephine Pike  ___

David's post

Hi David, You make me chuckle!  I got the TAGS Digest today, so glad.  Thank you! Silvia, aka Josephine Pike  ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Missing Digests

Hi Everyone, Have you been getting your Digests?  I haven't rec'd them for three days.  I miss reading them. Silvia, aka Josephine Pike  ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Warren, Andy, Helen

I agree, Andy's demeanor did change greatly in the color episodes. There is one episode where he is asking about Opie, Andy asks Aunt Bee, Where's the boy?  Opie comes in and leans back against the kitchen door, as if in fear.  That upset me, and I knew then Andy was not happy.  I think Warren

Barney's Coffee Cup

I noticed this too!  As he was leaving the house he almost forgets toset it down, and puts it onto the counter by the door.  This is anotherTAGS special touch to give Barney his own coffee cup. Silvia, aka Josephine Pike          ___ WBMUTBB mailing

Thursday Digest

Hi Everyone, Could someone forward me today's TAGS Digest?Yahoo did not send it. Thank you,Silvia... aka Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Peggy and Andy

I have to agree with the King of Mayberry, Peggy and Andy were my first choice,then Ellie and Andy.   Peggy really cared about Andy and Opie, Aunt Bea liked her too.She and Opie even became blood brothers!   Helen got too surly for my taste about the time Barney left the show,her personality

Seasons Greetings and Yahoo Missed Digests

Dear Mayberry Friends. I wish you all blessed Seasons Greetings.  The Digest, and you all,make me feel like a friend, and a Mayberry friend at that!!  :) Yahoo does not always send the Digests, which makes me sad,but I am grateful for the ones I do receive. I was watching White Christmas, and

Alumni Sightings

Hi Mayberry Friends, I was watching Dennis the Menace last night.The episodes are called Man of the House and The Wedding. I saw 4 Mayberry friends. Mary Treen, Rose, played the cook, the little boy who ran away, Tex,and Billy who fought with Opie, (Andy gave them each anickel to stop fighting).

The Ghost and Mr Chicken House

Was the house used in The Ghost and Mr Chicken the same house used in the Haunted House episode?  It looked very similar, especially the mantle and wall. I just caught the end of the movie.  I want to see it one day! Thank you Mayberry Friends. Silvia, aka Josephine Pike

TV Land Taken Off Our Cable

Hi Everyone, I read Allan's post, and he is right, we are lucky to have Andy in our living rooms on our televisions sets.  We can watch him with Barn, Otis, Aunt Bee, and the rest of our Mayberry family.  TV Land is having another tribute to Andy this Saturday, but we have DirecTV and TV Land

RIP Mr. Griffith

A huge loss, Andy made us smile without swear words or dirty jokes, Andy and Barn could make us laugh by even a facial expression, he was a symbol of small town America and most of all, friendship. RIP Mr. Griffith, you and Don are angels in Heaven together now. Sad day for us though... :-(  

Rest in Peace Frank Cady

One of our favorite TV actors has passed away.  Rest in Peace Frank Cady, youwere funny, and gave us hours of laughter.  Sam Drucker's scenes with Uncle Joe,Kate, Oliver, Hank Kimble, and Arnold, were priceless.   Silvia, aka Josephine Pike ___

What happened to Hilda Mae?

I remember Barney courting Miss Rosemarie, but whatever happened to Hilda Mae? Silvia, aka Josephine Pike       ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Trivia Question

Otis?  Is Otis Floyd's cousin?  Silvia, aka Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Ken's post about TAGS and The Great Gildersleeve

Hi Ken and TAGS Friends, Ken, I have often wondered this also.  There are many similarities within both shows. There were a few times when I saw the name Richard LeGrand in the TAGScredits. Mr. LeGrand portrayed Mr. Peavey in The Great Gildersleeve.  He passed away in 1963. Could the two be the

Dates

I gave it some good thought, I think I would pick Jim the guitar player.He was so cute!  But then, I would also like to have lunch with Juddand Mr. Schwump.   They must know so much history aboutMayberry, and the United States, during WWII, the Depression, it would be interesting conversation.

Not this time Albert!

Hi Albert and TAGS Friends, No Albert, Mr. Goss did not give his lecture on grass stains and rhinestone buttons.He looked so different in the Dick Van Dyke episode, not so disheveled, but he waswearing his glasses!   Silvia, AKA Josephine Pike ___

Mayberry's Tailor

Hi Everyone, I saw an episode of the Dick Van Dyke show and Aunt Bee's suitor, the actorwho played the town's tailor was on.  I forgot his name in the TAGS? What was his name again? Thank you,Silvia, AKA Josephine Pike  ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Re: How long we have been watching?

Hi Mayberry Friends, I started watching TAGS as a child with my parents in the 60's.  I was too young to watch the first three seasons, but remember watching the other seasons with my parents in our living room, on our black and white TV with rabbit ear antenna.  When my mother got

Uncle Dan in Cary Grant movie!

Hi Mayberry Friends, I saw Dan Tobin, Uncle Dan Gentleman Crook, in the Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer with Cary Grant and Myrna Loy.  He played Cary Grant's lawyer!! Silvia AKA Josephine Pike ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Lets Be Fair

Hi Mayberry Friends,   Lets be fair, Aunt Bee from Orlando only posted her opinion on TV Land one time, and this was because they featured classic Television, but have changed their format greatly.  And yes, that is a disappointment.  Do we want reviews of say, SciFi Channel, no, but TV Land

Mr. Schwump in glasses?

Hi Everyone,   The first episode where I saw Mr. Schwump wearing glasses, was in the episode where Warren teaches Otis about mosaic art.   Does anyone recall Mr. Schwump wearing glasses in any other episode?   Silvia AKA Josephine Pike        

Mr. Schwump in glasses

Hi Everyone,   In the episode where Warren teaches Otis to do mosaics, I saw Mr. Schwump sitting in the art lecture and he was wearing glasses!   Does anyone remember him wearing glasses in any other episodes?   Silvia, AKA Josephine Pike      

Small Towns

Hi Mayberry Friends,   My daughter and I are so ready to leave the hectic Bay Area and are looking for a small town to relocate.   Do any of you kind folks have any suggestions of a small town where we might look?  I have been ill, so I need a hospital/medical facility somewhat nearby.   Thank you

The Shoplifter

Hi Mayberry Friends,   A while back we were talking about similarities between TAGS and The Great Gildersleeve. Lurene Tuttle, who played the shoplifter lady, and the lady in Opie's Ill Gotten Gain, often played Marjorie, Mr. Gildersleeve's niece!  She was one of two actresses who played this

American Flag

The American Flag was shown in the episode where Barney runs for sheriff.  It was hanging in the courthouse.   Silvia, AKA Josephine Pike         ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Andy and the Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve radio show was mentioned last week. Sometimes Andy and Barney remind me of Gildy and Judge Hooker. Gildy tended to overreact quickly, while Judge Hooker was always the voice of reason... like Andy is with Barney.   Silvia, AKA Josephine Pike            

Quiet Sam

The episode Quiet Sam had a bad storm when Andy and Barney went out to his farm. In the episode with the gold truck Barney is wearing a wet raincoat when he goes to the hotel, but it didn't appear to be raining until later.  That is one of my favorite episodes.   Silvia    

Jimmy the Loaded Goat?

I always wondered what happened to Jimmy after eating all that dynamite.   Do you suppose that he eliminated the dynamite with the other food he ate? I hope he was able to go back to Hutch.   The Loaded Goat is one of my daughter and my favorite episodes.   Silvia AKA-  Josephine Pike    

Please re: Howard McNear

Dear Mayberry Folks,   I think we should not talk about Howard McNear's disability due to his stroke; picking it apart step by step.  Frankly, I don't think it is very nice.    We should remember what a dear man Howard and his character were.  He was a trouper who gave his best until the very

Alumni Sightings!

Hi Everyone,   We saw two TAGS Alumni on the Perry Mason Show.  One was Fred Goss and the other was the man who played the jewel thief in Andy and Barney in the Big City.   Yes, Mayor Stoner, Parley Baer, was in Ozzie and Harriet.  He played Oz's neighbor Darby, or Darb as Ozzie called him

Has anyone noticed?

Hi TAGS Friends,   Last week I sent a post asking if folks noticed that Andy seems to be his kind, patient, old self when Barney makes a guest appearance.   I didn't get a reply, but was wondering if you also noticed this?      My daughter and I like the color episodes best when Barney is in them,

Andy with Barney in the Color Episodes

Hi TAGS Friends,   My daughter and I have also noticed that Andy is different in the color episodes, except when Barney is back.  When Don Knotts makes a guest appearance, Andy seems like his old self, relaxed, happy and jovial.   Silvia - AKA Josephine Pike        

Mayor Pike and Aunt Bee

Didn't Mayor Pike and Aunt Bee appear together in the scene where Aunt Bee is showing Andy's baby picture album in the Mayor's office?  I forgot which episode this was?  The Hollywood episode maybe?   Silvia, Josephine Pike       ___ WBMUTBB

Family Visit favorite part

My favorite part of The Family Visit episode is when Ollie forgets his pillow and Nora says, But, you always forget.  That scene cracks me up.   One of the boys was Dennis the Menace's friend, Tommy.    Have a great Mayberry day.   Josephine Pike, (Silvia)    

the gold truck chase

Hi Everyone,   I was watching the Gold Truck episode last night.  When Andy and Gomer chase the truck, with Barney in it, when it stops it stops just inches from Andy's door on the squad car. That was close!  Do you think they used a double, or stunt person? They were traveling at high speed.   

Walter Baldwin

Hi Mayberry Friends,   Walter Baldwin did a wonderful job playing Homer's father in the film The Best Years of Our Lives.  Homer is the sailor who lost his hands in WWII.  Mr. Baldwin played a compelling role as his father.   Silvia, who wishes she was in Mayberry    

TAGS on TV Land

Hi Friends,   I am worried about TV Land's schedule a little also.  I looked ahead, and they aren't showing Andy this week or next week during the week.  Next weekend they are having a TAGS marathon... maybe for Father's Day?   Silvia       ___

Lydia in Mt. Pilot

I also remember Thelma Lou saying that Lydia was from Mt. Pilot, and thatwas why they didn't see her often.She may have moved to Mayberry later on because Goober said she had bad tiresin the girl for Goober episode.  Silvia, Laura Lee Hobbs' coworker

The Green River Ordinance

Hi Fellow Mayberrians,   In the episode where Bob Rogers comes to help in the sheriff's office, he brings Barney in for selling without a seller's permit.  He cites the Green River Ordinance.  Then at the end, Andy and Bob walk away smiling when Bob begins to explain what the Ordinance is, 

I haven't been receiving the TAGS Digest

Hi Mayberry Friends,   Has anyone had problems receiving the digest?  I have not received one in over a week.   I always check my spam file to make sure, but I have not gotten a digest.   I was wondering if anyone has had the same trouble this week?   Thank you, Silvia, who wishes she was in

Goober in Church

Hi All,   I don't know why, but folks don't answer my post questions :-(   Does anyone recall seeing Goober in church scenes?  We often saw Gomer, but I don't remember seeing Goober in church.   Silvia Who wishes she was in Mayberry          

Sarah's photo

Hi Everyone,   I must have missed the post with Sarah's photo. Which digest was it in?   Thank you everyone, Silvia, from California who wishes she was in Mayberry     ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

TV Land Editing

I agree. In the Haunted House episode my favorite part is when Otis sings while jump roping, come on and let me in, or I'll get some gin. They cut that entire part out. Also, in Dogs, Dogs, Dogs, cutting Barney's giraffe's are selfish took a lot away from the scene in the court

Ernest T could spell

My daughter pointed out that Ernest T. threw a rock with a written note attached in the episode Mountain Wedding. In the episode where he gets an education, he cannot write? Silvia from California, who wishes she was in Mayberry

I got it Allan!

Thank you Allan! I got the Digest. I so enjoy it. Silvia from California ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

I agree about Warren

I agree with Mary about Warren not having a chance in Mayberry. I thought he was very funny and his scenes with Goober were very comical. I also liked the episode where they shoot the cannon. I'm sorry they did not give him more air time. Did Jack Burns and Elinor Donahue leave by

TV Land disappointing

I also agree that TV Land is changing. When they add shows like Just Shoot Me to the line up, well, that is discouraging. I haven't seen it, but from the promos it isn't nearly up to TV Land standards it's just a sit com with bad language and suggestive words. I don't get the new

I'm sorry about Opie

Dear Johnna, I am so sorry to read about Opie. This must be such a sad time for you. Pets are members of the family and our friends. I have an orange and white tabby too. You are in my prayers. Silvia __ Do You

The first Floyd

The actor who played Floyd in the episode Stranger in Town played Homer's father in The Best Years of Our Lives. Homer was the sailor who lost both hands during a Naval accident... Harold Russell. Silvia from California, who wishes she was in Mayberry

Frequent background actress

Hi Fellow Mayberryans, There is a blonde lady, maybe in her late 50's, who appears in the background often. She is in the scene in front of the courthouse in the Ellie Runs for Council episode. She was also often in I Love Lucy shows. She is sitting next to the booth of William

Rain in Mayberry

It was storming in the Dogs, Dogs, Dogs episode too. I've noticed that the streets in Mayberry are often wet, on Leave it to Beaver also. When Barney goes into the hotel in the Gold Truck episode his raincoat is completely dry, but when he comes out his shoulder and back are wet.

jaywalking ticket

Remember when Barney gave Emma a jaywalking ticket. A customer at the library just told me she got one. I didn't think they enforced jaywalking. Silvia, who wishes she was in Mayberry - Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted

Andy's Expression

Barb, I thought it meant that the spices made his nose runny. When Barney was making chili in Mrs. Mendlebright's room, he kept offering Andy a taste and the chili was loaded with spices. Silvia from California, who wishes she was in Mayberry

The Man Hunt

I think TV Land skipped the Man Hunt and the first episode where Aunt Bee is introduced. I didn't see either one. I wish they wouldn't do that. Did anyone see these episodes aired? Silvia from California, who wishes she was in Mayberry

Train noticer, Gold Truck episode

Has anyone else noticed that Barney's raincoat is dry when he goes into the hotel in the Gold Truck episode, but when he walks out of the hotel, his coat is wet on his shoulders and back. The streets of Mayberry are often wet. I've noticed this in Leave it to Beaver episodes too. I

Color episodes returning soon on TV Land??

Did TV Land lose the rights to the black and white episodes that they skipped? The black and white episodes only started again on February 7th. Has anyone heard if TV Land is taking TAGS off? They have been airing the episodes very strangely... skipping seasons, etc. Silvia

Color episodes returning March 2nd

Did TV Land lose the rights to the black and white episodes that they skipped? The black and white episodes only started again on February 7th. Has anyone heard if TV Land is taking TAGS off? They have been airing them very strangely... skipping seasons, etc. Silvia from

Trained noticer- Gold Truck episode

I noticed that in the Gold Truck episode, Barney goes into the hotel with a dry raincoat, but comes out of the hotel with his coat all wet on his shoulders and back. Did anyone notice this? Also, the streets are often wet in Mayberry. Silvia, from California

Andy seems so different in the color episodes

Dear TAGS friends, I much prefer the black and white episodes. I agree that the black and white episodes seem more relaxed, down home and kinder. The color episode plots resemble later television shows. The stories are more seriously plotted, like Helen's past, or the school

Where are the Gomer episodes?

Dear TAGS Friends, I have only seen one episode with Gomer, the Gold Truck, on TV Land. Are they skipping episodes? Last night's show was Goober Takes a Car Apart already! What happened to Citizen's Arrest, Barney and Thelma Lou, Pfft, Man in a Hurry, etc? I hope TV Land isn't

Andy sues Andy?

Dear Mayberry Friends, My computer wasn't working and I must have missed this, but what is Andy sues Andy mean? Is it a joke among digest friends? I have had cancer surgery and have been very scared. Reading the digest really helps me. Thank you everyone. Have a

Goober's last name

In last night's episode TV or Not TV, Andy introduced Goober as Goober Beasely. I thought his last name was Pyle? Silvia from California - Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for

Andy Griffith's injury

Hi Everyone, Mary Grace, I read that Mr. Griffith took a bad fall at his home and broke his hip. I read that they put a rod in his hip. He was about to undergo hip replacement surgery. They are not sure when he will have his surgery now. I called TV Land and thanked them for

TV Land is taking Andy off at 9 pm

I am so sad that TV Land is replacing TAGS at 9 pm with the Cosby Show. I always looked forward to our 9 o'clock TAGS time. I hope this change isn't permanent? I wish they would air 80's shows on Nick at Nite instead. Silvia from California

Thelma Lou's hair down, Don Knotts Statue, Hutch on Dennis the Menace

Thelma Lou wore her hair down in the episode A Wife For Andy when she and Barney bring Lydia over to meet Andy. I don't understand why anyone would be opposed to a Don Knotts statue. He deserves one dedicated. I wonder if Andy Griffith can help with this problem. The actor who

My favorite song and church question

Hi Everyone, My favorite Mayberry song is The Church in the Wildwood. I can just close my eyes and envision the church and its pretty surroundings when Andy and Barney sing it. Dooley is my second favorite. My mother has Alzheimer's and I play TAGS for her because she always loved

Is Fred Simpson played by the actor who played Tray?

Last night we watched Opie's First Love on TV Land. Is the actor who played Fred Simpson the same actor who played Opie's friend Tray in the black and white episodes? Was the friend of Mary Alice the same actress who played the Scoby family daughter? She was the same little girl

In all fairness to Warren...

It would be hard for anyone to follow Don Knotts' Barney, but I think Warren was a funny character that fit in well with Mayberry and its folk. His interactions with Goober reminded me of the comical scenes that Barney and Gomer had. But I am very glad that Jerry Van Dyke didn't stay

Opie and Andy in the Mount Pilot Library

Dear TAGS Friends, I'm a librarian, and it never dawned on me that I hadn't heard of a public library in Mayberry until Andy took Opie to the library in Mount Pilot to research the Battle of Mayberry. Opie looks so nice in his coat and tie... now kids come in with skateboards or

Thank you JGerman and Priscilla

Dear TAGS Friends, Thank you for your messages about Mr. Knotts' passing. I had not thought of it this way. This will help. I just may get some cashew fudge like Barney and Thelma Lou did while watching. I wonder if there are towns like Mayberry left. I cannot think of any

Barney and Thelma Lou's Departure

I agree. I wish the show would have had a special episode telling why Barney left Mayberry. Thelma Lou's departure was never mentioned either. I think it would have been so sweet if Barney and Thelma Lou had married before leaving Mayberry. I know they married in a later movie, but having

Sad about Barney

I agree, I am getting sad watching Barney's final episodes also. I think I will be sad watching all of his episodes for some time. I feel like we have lost an old friend. He is with the angels now. He is probably making everyone in Heaven smile. Silvia