Hey, Mayberry friends. Just a few comments about the podcast this week. Party lines: I remember them well. We got our first phone around 1960 and was originally a 4-party line. It was common to pick up the phone and hear someone talking. Listening to the recent conference call with the WBMUTBB members was sorta' like listening in on a party line but without feeling guilty. Our original number contained letters, too. Also, barbershops: I still go to an old fashioned barbershop where the gossip mostly consists of; where are the fish biting? or, did you get a deer this year? or, have you got your soybeans in yet? But no razors or shaving (something about blood-borne diseases and liability issues.) Also, it's operated by an old school friend, known him for years. Just a word about witch hazel (an astringent, like Seabreeze.) It's mentioned a lot at Floyd's and feels so good on your face after shaving. "Everybody shaves, men that is, and I'm a man." It's still sold at the drug store.
When subjects such as these come up on the podcast I find it hard to listen because my mind starts drifting to thoughts and memories and I have to go back and listen again. Allan does a great job and I enjoy the podcast each week. Larry in Lincolnton _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
