December 28, 2001 - Msg 4047: Evening Porch! Tom you will always have friends here in Mayberry, please remember that! You are one of ours & we take care of our own! Salty Dog you of all people, saying Asa can't get bossy & riled, don't you remember how he made you work yer fingers to the bone whilst he was out sippin' cider?? Asa Yer the best, & I know you can take the ribbin or I wouldn't pick on ya so much, if ya didn't make it so much fun to do, I wouldn't! teehee Romeena tell me about them homeowner blues they sneak in here too, so please don't feel lonely in that dept. We had no water Christmas morning, was froze plumb up! The better half got it fixed tho so we didn't stink for the festivities! Better hush my mouth now & get busy doing something.
*Mavis
Act like somebody now
December 28, 2001 - Msg 4048: Mavis, you made the porch sweep again! It was you that did it last time too.
- Hazel

Briscoe: That's the cleanest cookin' woman as I ever did see.
Andy: Aunt Bee believes cleanliness is next to godliness.
Briscoe: That's a combination hard to come by. Neat and reverent.
December 28, 2001 - Msg 4049: Tom count me among your friends. Remember, we're only a click or two away. Salty Dog, I'm so sorry about your friend. You'll be in our prayers along with his family. Fun Girl, you are exactly right about being thankful for what you have. I think that is one secret to happiness, that and knowing the One to be thankful too. Your feelings do follow your thoughts. I've proven that myself.Ya'll are so wise. Had to go to the bone dr. today to get "adjusted". Didn't get my AD2k in time. Feel much better. Take care friends.--Helen Psalms 107:1
December 28, 2001 - Msg 4050: Mavis, I know yer a tease,and so am I. Had I knowd yer pipes was froze I wouldn't made ya get all sweaty doin pushups though.
You want me over to take down them Christmas lights Romeena? I find I have an opening tomorrow. Uhhh, how is yer supply of, uhhh, tonic looking? Got Tonic??? hee hee hee.
Sorry you didn't get yer device in time Helen. I'll have to talk to Salty and see what happened there. Watch out fer them back crackers. They can be scary sometimes.
Well gotta run. Big day tomorrow. Later gang

Asa
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4051: Mornin, porch. Look out, Romeena, Asa's coming over today to take down yer lights. Hide the hard cider and any mulberry squeezins you might have around the house. I don't think his rehibilitation's quite complete yet.
- Hazel
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4052: Shoowhee! Glad I got my holiday decorations down yesterday - I don't think I could do more than about 3 situps ("no cider? drop an give me 20!"). That Asa, he's tough but fair. OK the uniforms are here, each in a box with your name on it:

[Hazel -5]
[Romeena -13]
[Mavis -3]
[SaltyDog -2]
[Tilley -14]
[Rockette -1/2]
[homemaker -33]
[New Neighbor -7]
[Coach Asa -1]
[FunGirl -90]
[Helen -88]
[Sugarplum -.128]

~ Mrs. Wiley
"Yep, it's the liver. She looked right at the liver and cried."

December 29, 2001 - Msg 4053: That's great, Mrs. Wiley. Thank you. I'll be over today to get my uniform. Is everyone ready for spring training? I'm still lookin for a neighbor kid to ride his bike in front of me whilst I run along behind him. Also, I thought it might be a good idea to take turns layin on the porch and pushing each other off with our feet; that strenghtens the legs and the stomach muscles. And I for one have been using my AD2K faithfully, I plan on being 5'8" by spring.
- Hazel

Aunt Bee: "I had planned a victory luncheon."
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4054: Hey guys, How is everyones weekend going? Mine's kinda sad but all right I guess. It still dosen't seem right but I guess it never will again. Romeena, you better hide that cider of yours. You know Asa, he'll be 4th of July getting them lights down if he starts hittin that jug again! I just hope little Sugarplum dosen't get involved this time. Well, my hubbies at work and I have the day off. So, I'm going shopping. Anybody want to come too? See Yall later--Salty Dog
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4055: Hey Helen, I am about due to go to the crack-a- practor. I thoroughly believe that in certain cases they are a great help. Plus, mine is so easy on the eyes that I can't help but come out of the office with a smile.

Fun Girl

Asa, can I bring him with me for spring training in case me and Helen get to aching?

"Aw Paw, cain't I look at the purty man?"
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4056: Hey Helen, I am about due to go to the crack-a- practor. I thoroughly believe that in certain cases they are a great help. Plus, mine is so easy on the eyes that I can't help but come out of the office with a smile.

Fun Girl

Asa, can I bring him with me for spring training in case me and Helen get to aching?

"Aw Paw, cain't I look at the purty man?"
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4057: Oops, got so flustered I posted twice.
Sorry ya'll.
F.G.
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4058: "You shore have been beautiful preserved!" purty men fluster me, too FG. ~ Mrs. Wiley
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4059: Oh dear, I hope you two don't get too distracted to play this spring.
- Hazel
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4060: Hey, I agree with Fun Girl up there, ai't nothin wrong with having a purty man around to help boost the softball playing mood! Can she brang him Asa? Huh? I gotta take my young un back to his daddy's tomorrow, I hate to see him go, but nothing I can do about it. Keep us in yer prayers whilst I'm traveling that the Lord will keep us safe, they are calling for some of that New York snow to come our way.
I'll check in when I get in tomorrow night.
*Mavis
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4061: You better Mavis, you know how I like to worry about you. Drive safely, please.
As far as purty men roaming the dugout, they is welcome as long as they be no purtier than me. I will not be upstaged by some back cracker who thinks he can wiggle his nose, or bat his eyelashes, or flex his muscles, and take over. Nope, you bring that interloper in all he's gonna get from me is the big freeze.
Talk at ya all in the morn.

Asa
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4062: Hey yall I agree with the others, I think a purty man is just what we need to help with team spirit. Why he could even pass out drinks to us if we get too hot. We'll have to vote on it. But now we can't make Asa jealous now. Mavis be careful now. And let us know as soon as you get back. See yall at preachin in the morning if certain ones are sober enough to go that is tee hee. Nite porch--Salty Dog

Gosh youre purty....... How bout if I shimmy right up there and back down again?
December 29, 2001 - Msg 4063: I think my back starting to hurt too. Maybe he could be the teams physician or someting. With all this spring training we'll need him. Hey Asa how about if we get him to endorse AD2Ks? I would be more than happy to get up with him to save you from having to do it I know you're busy so I'll do it? Can I please??? I'll work overtime I promise!!--SD
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4064: I'll go along with bringing the purty man to spring training as long as the purty man has got a purty nurse to help with the rub downs and baack crackin. Us mem are also in the need of some "arm candy". Was watching a movie channel last night when "Gypsy" came on. Reading the credits I noticed that Mayor Stoner (Parley Baer) was in it. You just never know where people from Mayberry are going to show up.

The Rock

"They all keyed up" (Brisco Darling)


December 30, 2001 - Msg 4065: Good Sabbath to you porch! ~ Mrs. Wiley
"I walk her to preachin' because it's on the way. I mean I pass by her house and it's on the way."

So that's why you walk her to preachin'?

"Yeah, because it's on the way."

December 30, 2001 - Msg 4066: Not if you take the shortcut.
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4067: Good Sabbath to you Mrs. Wiley, and might I say you look purty in your Sunday go to preachin outfit. You did a wonderful job on them uniforms also. You is purty and talented.
And Hazel, what dedication, what determination, what desire. Out here on the porch doing them leg strengthening exercises. I am impressed.
Looks like the purty man issue is 10 to 1 in favor of allowing him on the team. I reckon thats ok though, I got all you purty girls to look at and all you got is old wrinkled up me, or Rockette who won't look like a he. So I guess (big sigh) he can come play. I tell ya what Rock, when he gets here, you and me, the big freeze...

Asa
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4068: Awww, Thank you kindly Asa. No need to worry, we won't give the purdy doctor a uniform! And I promise, I won't let anything interfear with my practice...on my word as a gentleman.

Besides, I think Mrs. Asa would appreciate it if all us womenfolk weren't totally focusing on you this spring.

Mrs. Wiley
...he's tall, dark, and a door-prize!

December 30, 2001 - Msg 4069: Good morning porch. Good to see everybodys out this morning. I am off to church although it is a might chilly this morning. It is only 20 here on my porch.I think I'll head back in. My coffee has got frost on it too. See yall after the service.---Salty Dog
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4070: Okay, I'll check with the purty chiropractor first thing tomorrow and see if he can come on down for spring training. I reckon he will think it's a right good idea since he will be where it will be warm and be surrounded by all those fine looking Mayberry women. Let me tell ya gals, he's good for what ails ya. His name is Doctor Phelps.
Tall and kinda greying and he has the purtiest blue eyes. Long legs, cowboy boots and drive one of them there motorcycles. If that don't do ya better than a big mug o' sassafrass tea to get your spring blood a circulating, I don't know what will.

Fun Girl
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4071: Afternoon Porch! I'm back home, safe & sound & a little depressed cause my young'un had to go back to his dad's, but we are all safe. Salty Dog it was about 14 on my Porch this morning, & the weatherman is saying it will be the same tonight. I wish it would warm back up, but can't have ever'thang now can I? Asa thanks fer letting the purty doc come on board, I promise I won't miss no fly-balls cause I'm looking at him! Mrs. Wiley it took me a while, but I fixed the problem in the Cutlass, thanks for pointing it out. Yer something else you know that!
*Mavis
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4072: Hmmmm, Doc Phelps. Has a ring to it. My back's startin to hurt already!
- Hazel
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4073: Land sakes! Leave you people alone for a day or two, and you're eyeing some purty man! Hmmm, if'n he's purty enough, I just might cast an aging glance his way my ownself. He'd have to be a knockout to be purtier than my man was, though. Lawww, that man was a treat to the eyes! And "gooder'n ary angel", to boot! They just don't make 'em like him anymore.
Asa, I'm ready to get those lights down anytime you've got time. I've got a jug of cider put by, and a fire going in the fireplace. Tell Mrs. Asa not to worry, I could be your grandma, so don't let the fact that I'm a single woman worry her none.
Sugarplum will be honored to bear her number (.128) and wear her little uniform. Right now she's real interested in what's going on in the fireplace, but common sense tells her not to get too close. She tried, felt the heat, and jumped down off the hearth pretty quick! She ain't a jerk, you know!
Cold outside around here - hovering around 32 degrees, will probably drop into the 20's tonight. Don't forget our little wild friends in this weather. Peanut butter/seed balls, dry bread, a few shelled pecans, and fresh water helps them a lot. Have to replace the water often if it freezes.
Have a great New Year's Eve, friends. Drive sober or don't drive. We need everybody!--Romeena
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4074: Romeena you are a bird in this world! I have been filling my feeders every other day around here, guess no one else has them, they eat good at my house tho! I don't do much drinking anymore & when I do take a wild notion to, I stay home. I don't want to be a dead hero, I want to be a live me! think I'll just stay in the house where it is warm tomorrow night!
Off to bed for me. And please tell SugarPlum to stay out of the ashes tomorrow! Remind her that Maltese are WHITE not black LOL
*Mavis
December 30, 2001 - Msg 4075: Evening everyone. Hope yall had a good sabbath today. Listen to Romeena telling Asa to come on over for the cider and then telling us not to drive. We all know what that cider does to him!! So when do we get to meet the good doctor? My back feels a little tense tonight.Have a great new years eve. Nite porch--Salty Dog

Gosh you're purtier than a pink rose
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4076: Does Doc Phelps have a sidecar for his motorcycle like Barn?
I'll take a ride too!
homemaker
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4077: Wow...the years almost over. Back on May 2nd of this year, this version of The Taylors' Front Porch was born. It's been a good year and I'm sure looking forward to more Mayberry fun in the coming year.

God bless and keep you all safe.
--Floyd
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4078: Mornin porch. Off to work for a little while then it's back home for pizza and all kinds of other good junk food tonight. I'll diet tomorrow. Asa if I am able I will do twice as many leg lifts in the morning. Ya'll have a great day and don't party too hard tonight! Later--Salty Dog
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4079: Thank you Floyd, once again for creating the porch. . it sure has been fun getting to know all the escapees from the ward on here. . .I just know those white coats will be coming soon to get us all!

For those wanting a goat update - we had twin girls (does) born on the 28th. One is named midnight ( she is entirely black and such a loudmoth) and the other is black and white but it yet unnamed. It has to be something catchy! I thought about mistletoe since she was so close to Christmas.
We are expecting another to kid any day now. . .it sure is exciting!

Sorry I haven't been on too much - we have had a busy week! And my oldest is still sick so we are going on our third round of antibiotics. . .I think I see a tonsel yanking in our future!

Take care and may God Bless your 2002 and the USA!

homemaker
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4080: Well Homemaker if it's tonsels comming out, you know old Doc Bennett aint around any more. But there is this new doctor in town. Drives a sports car and plays golf. He aint real old but Andy shore had faith in him. Opie was his first patient and he had his tonsels taken out. You might want to give him a call. Got in laws comming in for a visit. Gor bar-b-que in the crock pot and hard cider in the fridge. If I don't get back tomorrow Ya'llhave a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

The Rock


December 31, 2001 - Msg 4081: Happy New Year Front Porch! We shure are thankful to you Floyd for all your hard work and patience with us. we love you, man!

Anyone got a recipe for apple crumb pie? Got some apples and a pie crust but need the "crumbly topping" part of the recipe. That's for tomorrow, but for now y'all are invited to a nice chicken dinner, stuffing, sweet tater pie...mmmMM!

~ Mrs. Wiley

December 31, 2001 - Msg 4082: Count me in Mrs. Wiiiley! Sounds wonderful. I'll bring some tea or whatever you need. I think we need Doc Phelps on our team. We just can't be lookin' at him and get beaned or anything. It really doesn't matter to me what he looks like, as long as he makes my back feel as good as my docs. My first experience with the bone crackers. He's made me feel like a teenager again. Thank the Lord! Asa I feel ready to 'play ball! Happy New Year everybody. Our big party will consist of eating at Mrs. Wileys and 'trying' to stay up past mid-night. Think we'll stay away from Times Square this year. --Helen
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4083: That's not my docs back, that's MY back!
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4084: Good evening porch Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone has a safe and healthy year. We gotta get ready for training now. Have a great evening. Later--Salty Dog

Its been a real bash!
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4085: Howdy, friends! Laaww - I never even thought about the problems with offering Asa some cider, and then him having to drive home! Not such a good idea, huh? Well, the lights can wait. I 'spect my son will be over in a couple of days. He's taller than a stork on a stilt, and can just stand on the ground and pull those roof lights off. 'Course, there's the ones that go up and over, guess he'll have to get on the roof for those. Grandson put 'em up, but he's not here to take 'em down. The Army kinda expected him back, so he went.
Sugarplum was feeling a bit low yesterday, don't know what was wrong. Tail tucked down, acted like she was attached to me with a short string, wanted in my lap or on my shoulder constantly. Worst part, she wouldn't eat! Now for that puppy, that means trouble. Was gonna track her doc down, but she was a bit better this morning, and tonight seems to be her old self. Probably ate something she shouldn't have. Anyway, kinda scares you when these little non-talkers get sick. Don't know what I'd do without that little girl.
I'm spending a quiet NY Eve myself, just me and the Plum. My dad wasn't interested, said he thought he'd just go to bed early and for me not to worry about him. Son and wife getting together with friends and taking the baby along, so here I am, watching the Crocodile Hunter on TV and spending a few minutes here in this rocker talkin' to friends. Tom, if I thought I could get there and back in an evening, I'd come spend the time with you! Guess I'll hunt up some good cookie recipes - got to have some to serve at the ball games.
You all have a happy New Year, and be careful now, you hear? --Ro
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4086: Make that --Romeena. Don't know what happened! Wonder what caused that??
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4087: HAPPY NEW YEARS to all my porch sittin, pop sippin, pals. It has been a great 6 months for me here on the porch, and a chance to meet some wonderful people and some new friends.
2002 promises us all better things I hope and pray.
So when you reckon we should head over to Mrs. Wiley's and commence to swinging bats? I'm ready any time ya'll are. Let me know.

Asa
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4088: Asa, y'all best wait till winter's over before you come down for spring training - that's about one more week. I can't remember ever havin the air conditioning (life support) off for more than 2 weeks! The chicken was yummers, will make fine leftovers all week. Helen's tea just hit the spot, too! Glad the "Plumb" is feelin better Romeena - you take special care of our Mayberry Mascott, 'hear?

~ Mrs. Wiley

December 31, 2001 - Msg 4089: iwrote you guys before iwanted information on the andy griffith rerun watchers club but idont have my own computer any one can write mr david ESTEP 3857 WEST 20TH STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44109 CLEVELAND SAYS HEY AND LOTS OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOURS
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4090: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2002 everyone! I love you guys have a great holiday and a great year!! Break out the cider Romeena. After all it is a holiday. by the way when is national still smashing day? Nite all--Salty Dog
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4091: Somebody told me they recently heard of another Mayberry Reunion special in the works. She said that it would be the original cast members. I think she probably saw a commercial for the 1986 movie, but she insisted that it's new and that she's seen advertisements for it. That can't be right, can it?

-the masked singer
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4092: Happy New Year to you and yours from Fun Girl and Family! Sat around eating and watching t.v. at nana and papaw's house tonight. The strongest thing I had to drink was a IBC Rootbeer. My Darling Boys and Little Charlene have gone back to Michigan. My youngest sister moved to Michagan too. (Her first time out on her own.) Brought tears to my eyes when she was ready to pull out. I hugged her neck and told her I love her. Seems like just yesterday she was Little Charlene's age. (3) Now here she is ready to start college and moving out on her own. She is adopted and so she is 19 years younger than I am.

The purty chiropractor is all set gals. He is powerful nice to look at. Does good work too. Way younder better than them doctors in Mt. Pilot. And speaking of doctors, homemaker, best of luck to you and your son on that tonsil yanking project you are thinking about. Little Opie had strep throat about 6 times in first grade and so
Dr. Matt (at Riley Hospital in Indy) decided to yank em. When he got them out he said they were massive. Must run in the family as mine were too.
Had mine out when I was two years old. In 1965 in Georgia the hospital gave your tonsils to you in a little jar to take home with you. Mine were so big they had to get an empty baby food jar for me to take mine in. (Isn't that disgusting?)Anyway, as for Little Opie, he hasn't had strep but once since and he is in fifth grade. Not bad, huh? The good doctor said to make sure we changed his tooth brush regularly. I have a cup by the sink and just soak 'em in peroxide when we aren't using them.

I'll run for now. Be looking for that long,lean doctor come time for spring training. He answers to the name of Michael.
Love Ya'll
Fun Girl
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4093: Happy New Year to you and yours from Fun Girl and Family! Sat around eating and watching t.v. at nana and papaw's house tonight. The strongest thing I had to drink was a IBC Rootbeer. My Darling Boys and Little Charlene have gone back to Michigan. My youngest sister moved to Michagan too. (Her first time out on her own.) Brought tears to my eyes when she was ready to pull out. I hugged her neck and told her I love her. Seems like just yesterday she was Little Charlene's age. (3) Now here she is ready to start college and moving out on her own. She is adopted and so she is 19 years younger than I am.

The purty chiropractor is all set gals. He is powerful nice to look at. Does good work too. Way younder better than them doctors in Mt. Pilot. And speaking of doctors, homemaker, best of luck to you and your son on that tonsil yanking project you are thinking about. Little Opie had strep throat about 6 times in first grade and so
Dr. Matt (at Riley Hospital in Indy) decided to yank em. When he got them out he said they were massive. Must run in the family as mine were too.
Had mine out when I was two years old. In 1965 in Georgia the hospital gave your tonsils to you in a little jar to take home with you. Mine were so big they had to get an empty baby food jar for me to take mine in. (Isn't that disgusting?)Anyway, as for Little Opie, he hasn't had strep but once since and he is in fifth grade. Not bad, huh? The good doctor said to make sure we changed his tooth brush regularly. I have a cup by the sink and just soak 'em in peroxide when we aren't using them.

I'll run for now. Be looking for that long,lean doctor come time for spring training. He answers to the name of Michael.
Love Ya'll
Fun Girl
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4094: HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Ya'll are the best & I look forward to spending another year with my Mayberry Family! Mrs. Wiley go to they got all kinds of recipes there, save me a piece of that pie will ya? Off to bed for me, gonna TRY to sleep, been having trouble doing that for the past 2 weeks, wish me luck!
*Mavis


December 31, 2001 - Msg 4095:
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4096: fixed???? I know I checked that! sorry porch, time for me to get to bed!
*Mavis
December 31, 2001 - Msg 4097: that was supposed to be ALLRECIPES.COM! dadburn it! I hate when that happens!
*Mavis
January 01, 2002 - Msg 4098: Happy New Year!!!
--Floyd
January 01, 2002 - Msg 4099: Thank you Kindly Mavis and NN for the recipies! And HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!! Let's hope 2002 holds GOOD thing for us - secure jobs, friends, and the finest food you ever did put in your mouth! ~ Mrs. Wiley

"You see, it's not only the materialistic things in life that's important..."

January 01, 2002 - Msg 4100: Happy New Year, everyone. Ladies, we better take our party dresses with those 36 rhinestone buttons to Mr. Goss....Don't forget your blackeye peas today!
January 01, 2002 - Msg 4101: Happy New Year!!

- Dopie
January 01, 2002 - Msg 4102: New Years Sweep