We have often discussed the interesting sites in Mayberry, all the
interesting things the people do and say, but I
don't recall our ever discussing the various references to the smells in
Mayberry. I came up with a list of the things that I can remember being
actual "smell references." Can any of you "trained noticers" think of
some more that I may have missed. I am sure there are many.
- the smell of boiled cabbage from the diner that Gomer smelled while
on the roof of the courthouse
- the smell from the dump when the wind blows
- the smell of Barney's after shave
- the smell of Barney's fish in the drawer
- the smell of witch hazel
- the smell of the perfume Andy bought for Helen
- the smell of the perfume Ellie sprayed on Andy
- the smell of gas and oil on Gomer and his truck
- the funny smell of the Morrison sister's flowers
- the smell of burning wood when Opie uses his wood burning set to burn
house numbers
- the smell of Aunt Bee's marmalade as Barney spreads it on his toast
- the smell of the tough roast beef as Andy walks into the living room
- the smell of leaking gas in the courthouse when Andy fixed the gas
stove
- the smell of liquor on Otis' breath ( countless times)
- the smell of Barney's burning chili up in his room
- the smell of something good for supper when Andy goes to Howard's for
supper
- the smell of something burning when Andy discovers the smoke fire at
Wally's
- the smell when Andy takes a whiff of the old jug of Barney's hard
cider
- the smell of Emma's hot apple pies on her window sill
OK folks, there is my list. Hope you can find some more.
By the way, I am reading another English novel that takes place during
WW1 and wouldn't you know it that I came across one of
Barney's lines. A young man met a girl at a dance and after he danced
with her, he said, "You play your cards right and I might walk you
home."
Ken Anderson
2906 May Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(Home) 715-839-8470
( Cell ) 715-210-1556
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Ken Anderson
2906 May Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(Home) 715-839-8470
( Cell ) 715-210-1556
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.mayberryreflections.com
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