Dancing Alumni

2020-10-29 Thread dewey lamb
Go to Youtube.com and type in ...mix-Keep on Dancing-The Gentrys. See how many Mayberry folk you can spot. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Mayberry collectibles for sale

2020-01-15 Thread dewey lamb
I went to a friends house today and purchased two Mayberry items from him. He has quite a collection left for sale. He can be reached at: Evangelist Harry Clark rev...@roadrunner.com. 910-280-3030. Mention my name so he will know it's not a scam call. Dewey in NC

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 20, Issue 135

2019-08-01 Thread dewey lamb
us to the Sunday Worship service (which cleverly correlated scripture with a TAGS episode focused on Otis), I know more hours went into preparing for this event than I can imagine. Thank you to the tribute artists. It was easy to tell which characters they were and it was so much fun to see them.

Correlation to Mayberry.

2019-03-20 Thread dewey lamb
I am a devotee of old photos. Go to Youtube and type in the alloted space: 101 amazing historical photos volume 2. Stop and look at the time point 9:05.Should bring a smile to your face. BTW,there are several volumes to enjoy if you like to look and reminisce. Dewey in NC First day of Spring.

Amos & Andy

2019-01-12 Thread dewey lamb
I recently watched an episode of Amos & Andy.Someone knocked on the door to the house of Andy. Andy asked what the password was.The man said...are you ready for this...Geronimo. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

FYI

2018-12-25 Thread dewey lamb
It is with much sadness I pass along the demise of a long time member of this board.His name is Chuck Talley from Lima,Ohio.Year after year Chuck would come by the silent auction during Mayberry Days.Each time he would bid and win several of my donated items.Heck of a nice guy.Here on the

Thanks

2018-10-01 Thread dewey lamb
Maryann,thanks for the kind words.Just trying to help in anyway I can to help Mayberry Days to continue for many more years.What I do is a labor of love. I have met many folks at the auction.Some will say "I bought so & so from you many years ago".It puts a smile in my heart that they are still

Prayers needed

2018-08-14 Thread dewey lamb
One of our Mayberry tribute artists has a very serious medical condition.I spoke with him today.I am talking about Keith Brown(Colonel Harvey).He stated he was requesting prayers.He nor Bob Munday(Briscoe Darling) were able to attend Mayberry Night in Troy this past Saturday.Bob is recovering

Home decor

2018-03-20 Thread dewey lamb
A lot of us TAGS fans have Mayberry dens,man caves,etc.Does anyone have a Mayberry themed barhroom?Go to: www.etsy.com.In the search box,type in family-fishing-shower-curtain-kids.This should put a smile on your face. Let us know should any of you get the urge to order

Quilt raffle

2018-02-09 Thread dewey lamb
In response to a query about a quilt raffle for the silent auction.Four to five years ago,a lady named Pat Coleman made and donated a Mayberry quilt.It was auctioned off as a live auction as opposed to a silent auction. If I remember correctly,It went for $6,500.00.I would think a quality

Alumni

2017-12-12 Thread dewey lamb
Recently,I saw three alumni on two different episodes of Gunsmoke.One episode featured Lou Ann Poovey and the other had Colonel Harvey and 'Ol Blue. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Gomer

2017-12-01 Thread dewey lamb
As for my remembrance of Jim Nabors,I loved hearing him sing "Santa Lucia". Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Football

2017-11-26 Thread dewey lamb
Yesterday I watched the Alabama/Auburn football game.It dawned on me that Auburns' school colors were the same as Mayberry Union High..blue and orange.The announcer mentioned a player on the Auburn team by the name of Jerry Judy.The announcer immediately blurted out Judy-Judy-Judy. As a

Clara

2017-11-22 Thread dewey lamb
Last night I saw Hope Summers on an episode of Gunsmoke.Other than this appearance and one on M*A*S*H are the only ones I've seen besides TAGS with her in it.. Dewey in NC Gobble till you wobble. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Kudos to Allan

2017-10-21 Thread dewey lamb
We all owe a thanks of gratitude to Allan Newsome for his relentless work ethic in the daily bulletin board posts.Also,a tip of the hat to Jan for her supporting him in this endeavor. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

First timers @ MD2017

2017-09-18 Thread dewey lamb
You will be in awe with your 1st trip to Mayberry Days.Practically every shop on main street sells Mayberry memorabilia.Many of you will attend the parade,trivia contest,granite quarry, ticket venues,etc.However,there is one place rarely mentioned...The Mt. Airy Museum of Regional

Fourth of July

2017-07-03 Thread dewey lamb
If Otis has a fifth on the fourth...he may not see the sixth. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Trivia responses

2017-06-20 Thread dewey lamb
Thanks for the ones who replied about the "sex" question.Ellie for Council was the one I was thinking about...had forgotten about the other two references. Dewey in NC In the 1800's,people believed that gin could cure stomach problems... I don't recall Otis ever complaining about stomach

Wee bit of trivia

2017-06-13 Thread dewey lamb
In which episode do we hear the word "sex" mentioned? Barbers at one time combined shaving and hair-cutting with bloodletting and pulling teeth.And no Floyd,Calvin Coolidge did not say that. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

TAGS/Easter movie connection

2017-04-15 Thread dewey lamb
The voice of God giving the Ten Commandments is a chorus of several male voices...including Delos Jewkes,our very own Glen Cripes with the deep bass voice. Dewey in NC To strengthen the Damascus sword,the blade was plunged into a slave. How times have changed...today's bladesmith's quench

Trivia

2017-04-13 Thread dewey lamb
In which episode(s) is the word "potbellied" mentioned?If no one has gotten it by Sunday,I will post with the answer. Dewey in NC Onions get their distinctive smell by soaking up sulfur from the soil. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Oregano

2017-03-18 Thread dewey lamb
Has anyone seen the Perdue commercial where it states they put oregano in the drinking water for their chickens?Silly me...I thought it was only for spaghetti. Dewey in NC During the chariot scene in Ben-Hur,a small red car can be seen in the distance

John Lennon & Mayberry

2017-02-20 Thread dewey lamb
Believe it or not,John Lennon had a tie in to TAGS.His first girlfriend was named Thelma Pickles. Two references right here.Also,he affectionally called her "Thel". Dewey in NC FYI:Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. I'll bet ol' Barn already knew that,and Ken Anderson

Trivia

2017-01-24 Thread dewey lamb
As we all know,TAGS gave away no free advertising.All product names & logos were covered up.I can think of one brand that slipped through the cracks.Can you name at least one name brand that was either spoken or seen.Does not include any automobile insignia. Dewey in NC John Travolta's

Little Fat Mayor

2017-01-24 Thread dewey lamb
I recently watched several episodes of The Red Skelton Show.One of them featured Dick Elliott(mayor). He played the part of a big mustachioed bartender in a western scene.I'm assuming the mustache was a movie prop.Very good actor. Dewey in NC ___

Another Mayberry Loss

2016-12-31 Thread dewey lamb
William Christopher,who portrayed Dr. Peterson on TAGS,passed today at age 84. Alas,cancer has robbed us again. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Caroling

2016-12-27 Thread dewey lamb
Norma, Christmas caroling is still alive and well.About a hundred folks from my church went caroling Thursday before Christmas.Several were riding a wagon pulled by a truck that went through a large neighborhood near our church.Folks would exit their house to listen to us and wave and say

The Howard brothers

2016-12-10 Thread dewey lamb
I recently saw Ron Howard in an episode of Daniel Boone.He portrayed a mean spirited teenager who was rude and callous and lacking in manners.Just another side of the actor. An episode of Bonanza immediately followed with Clint Howard.He was about the same age as on TAGS. He surely was

Middle name for Barney

2016-10-26 Thread dewey lamb
"p"- Milton-Oliver Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Animals in Mayberry

2016-10-09 Thread dewey lamb
Andy had a rod & reel combo named Eagle Eye Annie.Frank Meyers had a chicken named Hazel. There was a rooster named Bo.Barney mentioned bats.Charlene mentioned a newt. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

MD2016

2016-09-26 Thread dewey lamb
I think all in attendance at MD2016 had a great time.The weather was warm but no rain.I chatted with old friends and made some new ones.The silent auction was a success again because of the efforts of Jeff Koontz and all the generous folks who donated unique items.The celebrities/tribute artists

FW: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 17, Issue 138

2016-07-18 Thread dewey lamb
They even ate > rattlesnake roasted on an open fire that he caught in a tree at night! > > Aunt Bee of Orlando > Aunt Bee, I have had rattlesnake hot off the grill and I am here to tell you that it is a very tasty meat.A gazillion very fine bones

Mayberry's Alive & Well

2016-06-15 Thread dewey lamb
It is the belief that small towns like our beloved Mayberry actually exist today.Mayberry was and is a much simpler time & place.Folks actually cared for each other and lent a helping hand when needed...and they did not hold out THEIR hand wanting to be paid for it.People in Mayberry carried

Mayberry Guru

2016-06-12 Thread dewey lamb
Ken, You are a great ambassador for all things Mayberry.I'm sure all the folks at the car shows,parades,assisted living homes all enjoy you sharing your love & knowledge of Mayberry.I'm sure the little tykes enjoy your giving them a stick-on deputy badge.And,lest we forget,you get to pose

Good times in Indiana

2016-05-23 Thread dewey lamb
My trip to Indiana for Mayberry in the Midwest was awesome.Maggie & the tribute artists were spot on.Danville went all out to be receptive to newbies. Got to hang with old friends & make new ones.The celebrity/tribute artists basketball game was really good. As a side note,Michelle Bryson was

Trip

2016-05-18 Thread dewey lamb
Hi folks, I will be attending Mayberry in the Midwest for the first time.Flying out early Friday morning. If you see me,stop and say hello...I will be wearing a shirt with "Shakedown!Shakedown!" on it along with" Laurinburg,NC". Has anyone noticed a left handed person(s) on TAGS?I'm sure

Favorite old time shows other than TAGS

2016-04-23 Thread dewey lamb
Amos & Andy The Little Rascals I do not own any dvd's of these shows,but I can catch them on tv once in a while. Dewey in NC Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,lying in the hospital, dying of nothing.

FW: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 17, Issue 49

2016-02-26 Thread dewey lamb
> Got me to thinking, what scene do you envision whenever you need a good > chuckle? Any scene that has Barney messing up his hair due to frustration on his part. Dewey in NC In 1990,there were about fifteen thousand vacuum cleaner-related accidents in the United Statesmakes me wonder

RE: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 17, Issue 31

2016-01-31 Thread dewey lamb
> I got to pondering the other day on who had the longest career of any TAGS > alumni. My mind told me that it would have to have been some old person > on TAGS, The actress who played the part of Ms. Mendlebright was the original Jane of Tarzan and the Apes which was a silent

Mayberry/The Three Stoogies

2016-01-11 Thread dewey lamb
I recently watched an episode of The Three Stoogies.Moe was wearing a pinback on his coat with the inscription "AAM 6 7/8"...Amalgamated Association of Morons. Yeah...the 6 7/8 caught my attention. Dewey in NC The Slinky is sold on every continent of the world except Antarctica.If you took

2016

2015-12-31 Thread dewey lamb
Wishing a safe,prosperous and happy 2016 to my extended Mayberry family. Dewey ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Color Episodes

2015-12-25 Thread dewey lamb
I have never been a devotee of the color episodes.That being said,I watched the Christmas episode & the Pickle episode tonight,both of which were televised in color.I noticed obscure items in the color episodes that I never noticed in B & W. I can honestly say I enjoyed the two episodes.I hope

Contact person

2015-11-16 Thread dewey lamb
Ted Womack,would you please contact me on my personal e-mail as opposed to the digest. Dewey in NC After Otis read about the evils of drinking,he gave up reading. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Smut

2015-11-12 Thread dewey lamb
Tuesday,while waiting in line at the grocery store I glimpsed at one of the smut magazines most stores have near the cashier.This particular one is entitled "Globe". The cover had pictures of the main TAGS folks with disturbing quotes about each one.Needless to say,I did open this magazine as

TAGS References

2015-10-11 Thread dewey lamb
Tonight at church,the pastor said we need to nip the devil in the bud. A member of the church said he told his wife he was going to attempt to repair their washing machine and she told him to call the man. Mayberry is everywhere. Otis is turning 82 next week and still doesn't use glasses... He

Troy

2015-08-24 Thread dewey lamb
Our group had a teriffic time Saturday at Mayberry Night in Troy.Maggie,Rodney,and all the tribute artists provided tons of entertainment.Some of the 44 of our group had never met any of the Mayberry folk.They were extremely pleased and will probably return next year. Dewey in NC Barney was

Mayberry Night in Troy

2015-08-17 Thread dewey lamb
There will be thirty nine folks from my group going to Mayberry Night in Troy on 8/22/15.I have reservations for our group at Zeno's Restaurant for 5:00. Plenty of time to eat and get to the 7:00 show...only about two miles apart. Feel free to drop by and join us for some good vittles or

Vehicle names

2015-07-16 Thread dewey lamb
A friend of mine has a really nice restored 1954 Buick he calls Thelma Lou.I once had two cats,one named Andy,the other named Barney.I had an English bulldog named Maggie(Charlene).Two friends of mine have an English bulldog,and both dogs are named Otis. Dewey in NC In the 60's,people took

Snappy Lunch

2015-01-23 Thread dewey lamb
Got my issue of Our State magazine today.The front page is dedicated to the Snappy Lunch porkchop sandwich including a picture of the now famous sammich.There is a very good story complete with pictures inside the magazine.According to the story,the eatery got its name when it opened in 1923

Greetings

2014-12-24 Thread dewey lamb
Merry Christmas a Happy New Year to my extended family.If you will betraveling,I wish you safe passage to and from. Dewey in NC I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,you know,like NASCAR drivers,so we could identify their corporate sponsors.

Names

2014-11-20 Thread dewey lamb
Awhile back I asked for some Biblical names that were given to TAGS folks,but gotno replies.This discussion was three or four months ago.Maybe someone new on the digest can help me. Thanks, Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB

Squad Car

2014-11-04 Thread dewey lamb
There is a Mayberry squad car for sale on Craigslist.Click on Wilmington,NC andtype in The Andy Griffith Show and the pic/info will appear. Awhile back on the digest,it was brought up about the Bible containing biblicalnames associated with TAGS characters names.I believe Gomer was one of

E-MAIL ADDRESS

2014-10-26 Thread dewey lamb
This is to the attention of Chuck Talley of Ohio.Please respond to me with your e-mail address. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

MD2014

2014-09-28 Thread dewey lamb
I got home from MD2014 Sunday afternoon.I do believe a good time was had by everyonein attendance.After the trivia contest all the digest and chapter members gathered.Each person is asked to give their name and the name they go by on the digest. Each year I speak with Harriet the chicken thief

Mayberry Bonanza

2014-09-01 Thread dewey lamb
A couple of nights ago,a Bonanza episode was shown and it was laced with Mayberry inferences.Hubcaps Lesch played the part as Lorna Doone Mayberry, yes...her last name was Mayberry.There was a feud between the McFaddens and the Hatfields.In the end,the two clan heads became friends.Lorna Doone

Mayberry Night inTroy

2014-08-30 Thread dewey lamb
Last Saturday was a hoot in Troy,NC.Jeff Tammy Branch organized quite the fun filled occasion.All the tribute artists plus Maggie Rodney really had everyone in stitches.There were new skits presented to everyones' delight.Tammy had Opies' lemonade stand set up along with tasty treats for sale.

Mayberry Night In Troy

2014-08-21 Thread dewey lamb
Twenty folks from our Shakedown!Shakedown! Chapter will be in attendance at the Troy event.We will have on green chapter shirts.Look me up...I would like to have the chance to meet some of you. I have a 5:00 reservation at Zenos' Restaurant,which is less than two miles from the theater.Drop by

Ron Howard

2014-07-25 Thread dewey lamb
There is a very good article with pictures on the sale of Ron Howards' home. His humble abode sold for $27.5 million.Go to Yahoo to access article. Dewey in NC George Washington named his three foxhounds Drunkard,Tippler, and Tipsy. Had Otis owned a dog,what would he have named it?

Need digest help

2014-05-22 Thread dewey lamb
I want you to let your creative juices flow and help me with a project. I am going to use the words Mayberry is.I need for you to give me a single word or up to a six word phrase to accompany Mayberry is.. For instance...Mayberry is my hometownpeaceful...a simpler time,etc. I already

Pipe Smoking

2014-05-21 Thread dewey lamb
Ken, I have smoked a variety of pipes.My father was a tobacco farmer...so nearly all country kids used tobacco in some form.I started using snuff at age five,then progressed to rolling my own cigars at about eight years old.I made my first pipe at about ten years old.I made it from a corncob

Bugs

2014-04-24 Thread dewey lamb
Several people have mentioned flies in the generic sense.A fishing fly can be seen in the episode Big Fish in a Small Town.There are several in the caps of Howard and Goober. Dewey in NC More collect calls are made on Father's Day than any other day of the year.

Time Capsule

2014-04-13 Thread dewey lamb
You are asked to donate an item for a time capsule,which will be opened one hundred years from now.What Mayberry related item would you donate? As for me,I would donate Barney's SaltPepper suit.A hundred years from now,upon opening,someone would proclaim man,they sure knew how to dress back in

Mayberry Squad Car Nationals

2014-03-19 Thread dewey lamb
Possible idea for squad car games.Driver stops car,passenger jumps out and runs to a basket containing five tennis balls,not apples.Passenger throws balls at street pole,not street lamp.A predetermined distance mark is where the person throws from.Person jumps back in car as soon as pole is

Ken,the poet laureate

2014-03-09 Thread dewey lamb
Ken, You are a poet And didn't know it; But your feet show it, They're Longfellows. Dewey in NC Why pay money to have your family tree traced... go into politics and your opponents will do it for you. ___

Mayberry word

2014-03-02 Thread dewey lamb
This past Friday night,the word interloper was used on the tv drama Blue Bloods. Anyone else ever heard it used besides on TAGS? Dewey in NC The problem with political jokes is they get elected. ___ WBMUTBB

RE:Men Andy Disliked

2014-02-05 Thread dewey lamb
The only person I can think of that Andy came right out and said he did not like was Sheriff Blake Wilson from Mt.Pilot.This is from the Barbershop Quartet episode. Dewey in NC An inch of snow falling evenly on one acre of ground is equivalent to about 2,715 gallons of water.

Cousins...kinda

2014-01-10 Thread dewey lamb
We have an annual family reunion that is from my mother's maiden name,McInnis.We have folks come from several states,even had a family two years ago come from Norway.People will often bring folks with them that are no kin at all,such as friends,neighbors.We have a generic name for them.We call

Mt. Airy

2014-01-08 Thread dewey lamb
For the ones who are not privy to the publication,Our State Magazine,you can catch it on the internet.There is a current article about Mt. Airy.The article entails a report about a ground steak sandwich supposedly sold only in Mt. Airy.It lists five eateries that serve it. Dewey in NC When

TRIVIA

2014-01-05 Thread dewey lamb
Who said he took an art class at Bible School? Dewey in NC A cat is the only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Help requested

2014-01-02 Thread dewey lamb
About two years ago,folks on the digest were talking about how slow and easy things were in the 50's 60's.I posted several things that took me back to those days.Some of the items I mentioned were metal ice trays,soda bottle sprinklers for ironing,Brownie cameras and quite a few more items.If any

Otis's New Years resolution

2013-12-31 Thread dewey lamb
I bet if Otis were to make a New Years resolution,it would be something along these lines...I vow not to drink any more in 2014,but then again,I probably will not drink any less either. Dewey in NC Opinion is really the lowest form of knowledge.It requires no accountability,no

RE:Trivia

2013-12-30 Thread dewey lamb
Barclay's is indeed the name of the jewelry store.A Barclay's sign can also be seen in The Loaded Goat episode. Dewey in NC A pair of human feet contain 250,000 sweat glandsno wonder they stink. ___

Trivia

2013-12-28 Thread dewey lamb
Give the name of the jewelry store that is seen,mentioned or referenced in some way on a TAGS episode. Dewey in NC Beauty catches the ATTENTION, But character catches the HEART. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Salutations

2013-12-24 Thread dewey lamb
I wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my extended Mayberry family.Let's keep our soldiers in our prayers as many of them are on deployment.They will not hear the squeal of excitement coming from their kids on Christmas morning. Dewey in NC Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,

Church event

2013-12-24 Thread dewey lamb
I just got back from a candlelight service at our church.While there,a Mayberry moment occurred.As our guest speaker was standing at the podium,the arm holding the microphone slowly started to droop.He quickly grabbed it and a smile appeared on my face.'Nuff said. Dewey in NC The owl is

Mystery expressions

2013-12-16 Thread dewey lamb
Eric, When I was a kid,we would yell sow-wee as we were slopping the hogs. The way we called out,it would actually sound like we were saying Suewee Suewee.The hogs would come running much as a dog would upon hearing here boy here boy at feeding time.If some are wondering about the term

Otis's attire

2013-11-24 Thread dewey lamb
Most everyone knows that Otis was employed as a glue dipper at the furniture factory.Whether it be day or night,Otis is mostly seen wearing a coat and tie.I have worked in a factory and even the manager did not wear a tie.My question is,why would the director have Otis wearing one? It just

Contestant

2013-10-18 Thread dewey lamb
There was a man competing in the Mayberry Idle contest at MD 2013.He came in third place.He also appeared in Colonel Tim's Talent Time.He did really great Ernest T impressions.All I can remember is that he is a preacher and lives in Hartsville, S.C. If anyone could forward me his name/telephone

Mayberry bliss

2013-09-30 Thread dewey lamb
As usual,our trip to Mt.Airy was wonderful.The original cast members and tribute artists did a splendid job of entertaining.I've grown accustomed to them being spot on each visit. This last trip made me realize something though.The thing that I enjoy the mostis seeing old friends again

Football

2013-09-07 Thread dewey lamb
The September issue of Ourstate magazine has Andy Griffith's comedy recording, What it was,was football.It is written in it's entirety.This particular issue reports on the biggest high school football rivalry in NC.The Scotland County Fighting Scots vs Richmond County Richmond Raiders.BTW...the

MD2013

2013-09-03 Thread dewey lamb
Ringadingdingit's almost here!The intent of this post is to hopefully encourage you to help out with the silent auction on Saturday.The hours of operation for the auction are 10:00-12:00.I have been involved with the auction for the last nine years.I do not consider myself an artisan,but

Props

2013-08-09 Thread dewey lamb
I've seen numerous TAGS props for sale on Ebay.Emmett Forrest has amassed a huge collection of props also.This leads me to a question.Does anyone know the whereabouts of the pistol and holster set(s) used by Barney.Are they in the hands of private collectors,a museum,or in the possession of

Alumni sighting

2013-07-09 Thread dewey lamb
Was watching Matlock last night..our very own Amzie Strickland (Miss Rosemary) played a significant role in the episode.She was still the same prim,proper and demure lady as she portrayed on TAGS. Dewey in NC I stayed up all night to see where the sun went,and then it dawned on me.

A time to reflect

2013-07-02 Thread dewey lamb
Today makes one year since Andrew Samuel Griffith departed this earth.I vividly recall receiving a call from my wife as I was driving.She told me to pull over as she had something to tell me.My first thought was that something had happened to a family member or close friend.I guess he would

Aunt Bee the Warden

2013-06-01 Thread dewey lamb
I recently viewed the episode Aunt Bee the Warden.Otis tries to escape the rock by hiding in the laundry service truck for a quick getaway.Aunt Bee has the driver open the back door of the truck and she commences to beat the bags of laundry in search of Otis. Otis starts yelling immediately,but

Happy Happy Joy Joy

2013-05-29 Thread dewey lamb
I do not own copies of all the episodes,but I now have access to the next best thing.I subscribed recently to Netflix.I can now watch any TAGS episode my little heart desires. It is a delight to watch an episode in its entirety.I would get so infuriated when the tv network kept snipping away to

Chapter soiree

2013-05-26 Thread dewey lamb
On the 18th of this month,we had our Shakedown!Shakedown!Chapter annual cookout.We had the traditional cookout fare with twenty six in attendance.We had three very special guests. Jeff Howard Sprague Branch,Tammy Millie Hutchins Branch,and Phil Ernest T Fox.Jeff and Phil regaled us with their

TAGS Alumni

2013-04-17 Thread dewey lamb
A couple of nights ago I spotted two Mayberry characters on Matlock.Looking prettyas ever was Betty Lynn.Pat Hingle also appeared on the show. Dewey in NC I AM NOT OLD I woke up,I lifted my arms,I moved my knees,I turned my neck...Everything made the same noise:CACCCK!I

Mayberry in Westminster

2013-04-08 Thread dewey lamb
I will be attending Mayberry in Westminster in a couple of weeks.I would be very pleasedin meeting some of the digest members who also plan to attend.If any of you care to do thesame,contact me via e-mail and put the word Mayberry in the subject line and we willfind a way to meet. Dewey in NC

@Paul Mulik

2013-04-08 Thread dewey lamb
All the children are boys. Dewey in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

House demolition

2013-03-21 Thread dewey lamb
I feel certain everyone on the digest,and elsewhere,has their own opinion about the demolition of Andy Cindi's old house.My opinion is that she has absolute power and right to do as she pleases.Andy evidentily did not state in a will anything specific to be done with the house upon his

TAGS related pet names

2013-03-17 Thread dewey lamb
We used to have two cats named Andy Thelma Lou.At one time we had a dog named Barney.At the end of April we will be getting a two month old cockapoo which will be namedEllie.Had it been a male,his name would have been Otis. A friend of mine has a beautifully restored 1953 Buick he calls

Mayberry connection

2013-03-05 Thread dewey lamb
I was watching an episode of Matlock last night.During Ben's investigation,he made mention of a suspect taking his car to Wally's Garage.Imagine that,one in Atlanta Mayberry. Dewey in NC For plumbers,a flush beats a full house.

Carnival

2013-02-26 Thread dewey lamb
In the episode Opie and the Carnival,Opie,Andy,and Goober all take turns shooting the guns with the bent sights,unbeknowest to them.Goober has this quirky little thing he does before shooting the gun...he dabs his thumb against his tongue and then rubs his thumb against the sight.Anyone know

Mt.Airy coverage

2013-02-17 Thread dewey lamb
The March edition of Our Statemagazine has two different articles on Mt.Airy.The first article is a four page spread about The White Sulphur Springs Hotel,a grand ,late-19th-century resort that once stood in Surry County that boasted of,among other things,a mineral spring --billed as a very

Advertising on TAGS

2013-02-12 Thread dewey lamb
The one advertising gaffe I have spotted is in the Aunt Bee the Crusader episode.Mr.Frisbee has a hidden moonshine still that Opie uncovers during the state's demolitition of said property.Towards the end of the episode,you can see a bulldozer with the brand name Case written on the side of

IRS Agent in Mayberry

2013-02-12 Thread dewey lamb
In the episode Aunt Bee on TV,she wins several prizes on a game show while in Hollywood.Upon the Taylor's return to Mayberry,an IRS agent comes to town and stops by the barber shop and asks the whereabouts of Andy Taylor.Upon meeting Andy, the agent states that Aunt Bee owes taxes on the

Advertisement(s) on TAGS

2013-02-09 Thread dewey lamb
Episodes of TAGS showing name brands(or lack of) have been discussed before on this board.It has been said that the show did not like to give any freebie shots of brands.Has anyone ever spotted one that got by the network?I noticed one a few days ago on an episode of TAGS.Post for the digest

Finger snapping

2013-02-05 Thread dewey lamb
Ken, I once read it was Earl Hagen's 12 year old grandson that did the finger snapping.It was either Mayberry 101 or one of the other Mayberry books that contained the information. Dewey in NC Home cooking.Where many a man thinks his wife is.

Alumni sighting

2013-02-02 Thread dewey lamb
Was flipping through the channels when I spotted Clint Howard in a movie entitled My Dog Skip. Trust me,he was no cute little Leon this go round from what little I watched. Dewey in NC I was working out at the gym this morning when I spotted a sweet young thing walking in.I asked the

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