The Andy Griffith Show - The Taylors Front Porch

The Taylors' Front Porch

Pull up a chair! Have a sit-down an' shoot the breeze with us. Later on, maybe we'll go down to the drugstore to get a bottle of pop . . . maybe see what's showin' at the Grand . . . . What you gonna do tonight, Barn?

March 11, 2025 - Msg 120552: Hi porch friends.I am sorry it's been awhile since I have had a chance to stop by and visit.First let me say I am so sorry to hear of your loss MDC.My prayers are with you.Also possum so sorry to hear about Mr.Possums stroke.I will keep you both in my prayers.I was reading the post about Hazels potato salad.Could I get that recipe too? I am not good at making potato salad.Take care everyone-ky girl

March 11, 2025 - Msg 120553: Hey, k-y girl! Welcome! Welcome sweet springtime. You caught me in the middle of singing with your sweep! Nice job. The porch looks so nice and clean!
Charlotte Tucker

March 12, 2025 - Msg 120554: Hey there, KY Girl. Its always good to see you on the porch anytime you can drop in. Its like old times the way we are seeing some of the early folks rocking again. Blesses my pea-pickin' heart, as they say.

Nothing new on my end of the porch really. I have had a lighter work load this week, which is appreciated. Friday is going to be a tough load, though.

Blessing to all!
Boo

March 15, 2025 - Msg 120555:

Hello everyone! I had a fairly busy past few days. Getting some more
'stuff' done, but also went to lunch with friends, and have also been
working on some gardening, and hedge trimming. My dear other half used
to be quite the gardener, but me?, not so much, but I am trying. :)
I have a few doc appts coming up in this next week, yearly trip to my
cardiologist, and a 6 mo skin check at the dermatologist. When growing
up here, I was one who used to put on sunTAN lotion!! I dont even think
that sunBLOCK was a 'thing' back then.
Good to see Boo, Charlotte, KY girl and all.
Let's keep things going.
Love to you, and God bless,
MDC

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120556:

Just saw on the news of big storms in SPOT's area, and I think
Big Maude's and Possum's also. Please be careful out there.
G-F, you doing OK, havent heard from ya lately.?
Good Sabbath and prayers for all.
MDC

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120557: I’m doing Ok..Staying busy working in my Lab. Just finished Opie’s Wild Cat Clubhouse. *As my mind see’s it!

G-F

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120558:

RARRR, SCRATCH, SCRATCH... :)

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120559:
Glad you are ok GF. Thought maybe you were working
overtime with the snow-joe!
I hope the others in the storm area will check in soon.
Prayers,
MDC

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120560:
Glad you are ok GF. Thought maybe you were working
overtime with the snow-joe!
I hope the others in the storm area will check in soon.
Prayers,
MDC

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120561:

Oops, didnt mean to chew my cabbage twice!

March 16, 2025 - Msg 120562: We're fine here,MDC. Thanks for your concern. Just a lot of heavy rain,thankfully, but other folks in places like Missouri and Alabama weren't so lucky. Tornadoes out there- I know that our Mayberry Tribute Artist ," Otis",well his hometown got hit hard but thankfully he and his home are fine. Sending prayers out to Gordo,Alabama and to all who were affected by the storms.
Gotta go get supper out of the oven before it burns! Peace and love!
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possum u.a.r.

March 17, 2025 - Msg 120563: Possum, I will send out a APB to Floyd, Pray he’s Ok. He will probably mention it on tonight’s podcast....G-F

March 17, 2025 - Msg 120564: Possum.....I Heard it thru the 🍇 Line...He’s ok. It was 4 miles south of him...🙌🏻....G-F

March 17, 2025 - Msg 120565: That's right, our Floyd is in Alabama too. I'm glad he's ok! Thanks for the info,G-F-appreciate it.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today I'll use my official government name- ha ha!

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o'possum under a rock

March 18, 2025 - Msg 120566:

Andy has fat wrists! :)

March 20, 2025 - Msg 120567: Welcome, Sweet Springtime,we greet thee in SONG!!

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possum under a pollen covered rock

March 20, 2025 - Msg 120568: Hey Porch,

I caught this last night (since I am a trained noticer)...in the episode, "Aunt Bee, the Warden" during the dialogue of Otis telling the Gordon boys they lowered the quality and he found somebody who delivers, his right collar (our left) keeps going up and down.
Also, is it me or did Otis come in really drunk, then composed himself enough to talk to Andy, Barney and the Gordon boys, then become stinking drunk again when he and Andy pulled up to his house? Seems like his drunken stooper had a slight lull during him talking.

Have a good 'un.

John Masters

March 21, 2025 - Msg 120569:

Hey JM, those are some good ones, I got out my dvd's tonight, and will watch that episode.
I'll check that out.
Well, I finally got my taxes done. I am still old school,
and fill out the senior form by hand, and state too. but also just use the standard deductions. Not enough to do a sch A anymore.

I sure hope the SPOT, BIG MAUDE, KY GIRL, and CHARLOTTE
are all doing ok after that storm that went thru their areas.
PLEASE CHECK IN when you can.
And, yes POSSUM, we need a good springtime song! :)

Prayers,
MDC

March 22, 2025 - Msg 120570:

Good Sabbath to all. Please check in when ya can. MDC

March 24, 2025 - Msg 120571: I'm right here, MDC! Hope you are adjusting to the changes, I'm sure it's hard at times. I am facing many challenges with my Mr. Possum but am thankful that he is doing as well as he is. I don't sleep for worrying over finances. I don't know how we're going to make it now that he can't work,but God knows and I'm trusting and keeping the faith. Still, it's hard,especially at night when my mind goes to all the worries. Y'all please keep us in your prayers. Love y'all. Take care.

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possum under a rock

March 25, 2025 - Msg 120572:

Possum, I urge you to read Philippians 4:6-7.
I pray that it will give you some peace. It helped me
thru many nights to sleep better.
Try to not be anxious. He is right there with you.
And as Psalm 23 says, you are walking THRU a valley,
there is an outlet, you're not stuck IN the valley! Praise God.
My prayers are with you and Mr. Possum. :)
Peace,
MDC

March 25, 2025 - Msg 120573: Thank you,MDC for the scripture suggestion and the reminder in Psalm 23. I do appreciate you so much. Thank you for your kindness and prayers. Love and Peace.

possum again

March 25, 2025 - Msg 120574: Well, I surely thought I left a message on here a couple of days ago but apparently I got distracted and didnt actually post it!

Glad Floyd and Possum are A-OK. We are expecting rain here this weekend and it is so needed! We have having wildfires breaking out around her due to the winds and drought conditions. It was really warm today at almost 90 and I am NOT ready for the heat. I'm hoping the Toyota I have has a good air conditioner. I bought a white one, hoping it will be cooler than the black truck I was driving last summer.

I don't remember what I have told all of you, lately. Let's see..Sean is doing better with his anxiety and is learning how to deal with it in this outpatient program he is in.
Bruce got his first pain injection in his back yesterday so hoping it helps him.
I am working as usual, nothing new there..bandaging wounds and taking vital signs mostly..and loggin junk into the computer for hours.
Been trying to take better care of myself and started walking again. Still struggling with healthy eating, especially while working.

I'm sorry for your challenges, Possum. These are hard times for so many. I was getting pretty stressed out when they started laying off some federal workers but so far so good around here. Bruce wants to retire but can't yet, unfortunately.

Better get off here and get my work done.

Boo

March 27, 2025 - Msg 120575: Good morning all! Answering the APB! We have been fortunate that all the storms have bypassed us. Rain for today and possible storms Saturday. Been swimming, cutting and loading brush. We have switched to a healthy diet. I have lost 12 pounds since January, and hubby has lost about 15. He is hoping to ditch his bp meds and hopefully down the road his insulin. He hates being beholden to the dr! Time will tell about all that, but I’m proud of his progress. Glad Mr. possum is doing well. That was some great scripture advice you gave for us all, MDC! Thank you for the reminder. I like your observations, John Masters. Keep helping the sick, Boo. Hey to G-F, Big Maude, Billy Ray, Floyd, ky-girl, dpot, and anyone I missed!
Charlotte Tucker

March 29, 2025 - Msg 120576: Hey there Charlotte, good to see you. The porch has been might quiet the last few days. Glad you are improving your health!

Not much new here. We celebrated Sean's birthday today with family and a few close friends. Can you believe that Sean turns 30 on Wed? Hard to wrap my head around that. We really had a good time today. Instead of doing alot of cooking, we ordered BBQ from a place that Sean likes and I mad beans and Susan made potato salad. It was so easy and I didnt wear myself out cooking so I could enjoy visiting with friends.

Hope you all are having a good weekend. Jump on the porch more if you can.

Boo

March 31, 2025 - Msg 120577:

Hello All! Sorry I've been away a bit, still trying to get
"paperwork" done. At least life ins finally came thru!
I am doing good, better each day. Thanks for the prayers. They're working! :)
JOHN Masters, I finally got a chance to watch that episode on my DVD,
and sure enuf, that collar does go up and down! Very good noticing!
It is also the episode where the "brick wall" moves! ha
As to Otis, he does seem a bit sober when he begs barn not to put him
in with the Gordon boys. Here's another thought. Andy said that he stopped
at the doc's office to patch up his hand, so what did he do with the Gordons
whilst he was at the doc's office? Hmmm?

G-F--I bought an A.O. Smith water heater today. My Reliance (made by AO Smith)
is 12 years old, acting up a bit, pilot keeps going out, etc. The one I bought
is the only one I could find with a 12 year warranty.

BOO--I know that you do some quilting. Could you use some pieces of material?
Cecile had 2 drawers full of pieces left over from projects, or never used.
If you think you could use them, I can mail them to you. And happy birthday to Sean!

Charlotte and others, good seeing you on the porch. I hope all is going well
for MR. Possum these days. I hope BIG Maude and others will check in.

Charlotte, that is great about your new "healthy living." It is amazing how just
cutting out highly processed foods will make a difference. I have been trying
to eat salmon about 3 times a week. I will use various spices each time.
Regarding blood sugar, look into cinnamon capsules, and also Saffron.

Well, guess that's about it for now.
Prayers for all,
MDC

March 31, 2025 - Msg 120578: Just curious MDC, did you try a new thermocouple before you bought another tank?…. I still have my back-up waiting in the wings. If you remember Asa’s & my conversation on that subject about 9 years ago….

G-F

March 31, 2025 - Msg 120579: Hey Boo! That is a smart way to celebrate Sean’s birthday. I used to clean and clean and decorate and cook a huge meal (and I really down deep despise cooking!). I’d be ordering my family around to help me do stuff they could care less about, and by party time, I’d just be irritable and exhausted! I stopped doing that a number of years back. So much more enjoyable—-for all involved! MDC, Glad you’re making it through ok, and that the ins. piece is done. Good point about Andy getting his hand looked at. 🤔 Where did the Gordons wait? G-F, thanks for the Asa remembrance. Sure miss him and Ro and all the others. Well, to bed… I have to be up at 4 to be election judge tomorrow—mostly local races and a tax referendum.
Take care. Lots of APBs out there….. Big Maude? Billy Ray?
Charlotte Tucker

April 01, 2025 - Msg 120580:

G-F-- Here's my thinking on that. Yes, I did consider trying
a thermocouple, but price of a plumber to do it is about the
same as an installation, so I figured I'd just get a new one now,
because, being 12 years old, other things might start happening
to my current one. This way, I have a new one, which hopefully
will be worry-free, giving me some peace
of mind since I'm here by myself.
Which, in a round-a-bout way, makes me think that I might ACTUALLY
try for the meet-up or Mayberry Days this year!
Later,
MDC
BTW, prayers for all in the path of this latest storm!

April 01, 2025 - Msg 120581: MDC...You DO have a point there, labor charges are very high for everything......That would be awesome if you could come!...Word of advice, book your room EARLY they book up fast!....We would love to have Ya...

G-F

April 02, 2025 - Msg 120582: Good Wednesday to all! I hope everyone is doing well.

Things have been busy on my end of the porch. Busy with work and the usual busy things at home.

Enjoying the Spring weather on my end of the porch. It's about 75 degrees, sunny and windy this afternoon. Hopefully the next few days will be warm and sunny

Our grandson is growing like a weed. He is 15 months old now, loves being outside exploring. He smiles all the time and waves at everyone that he can get to wave back. Talking now as well. I can't wait for him to say Nana. lol

MDC: I hope you can make it to the meet up this year. I thoroughly enjoy going and seeing all my Mayberry friends and just hanging out. It's a much slower pace than Mayberry Days. Mayberry Days is great as well but very busy with a lot to do and many more people. GF is right about reserving your room for either event. Rooms fill up fast so look into that as soon as you can.

Guess I'd better get busy here at work.
Prayers and blessings to all
Big Maude

April 02, 2025 - Msg 120583: Hi porch friends.It is raining on my end of the porch today.Its still a little chilly in the upper 50's.We were blessed and didn't get a lot of wind from the storms that came through a few days ago.I have been helping my youngest daughter.She decided to homeschooling her two children.They have been out sick this year so many times.Many other children have too.They would get better go back to school and then be sick again.She finally got tired of them being sick and missing school.Prayers for everyone-ky girl

April 02, 2025 - Msg 120584: Hello friends! Its a very windy day here in south Texas, with lots of sunshine and green leaves. We are seeing the wildflowers popping up everywhere, too. I enjoy this time of year before the real heat sets in.

Maude, I know you are enjoying that grandbaby! Cant believe he is already over a year old.

You are so right, Charlotte. I am the same now. I used to practically wear myself to a frazzle with any kind of gathering but have learned better, finally. Of course, I will still overdo it on Thanksgiving. That cant be avoided. lol

MDC, you are so kind to think of me and I would love to have Cecile's fabric, if you will allow me to reimburse you for the shipping costs?

Just heard Bruce come in from work so gotta go..

Boo

April 03, 2025 - Msg 120585:

Well folks, I done went and done it! :) ...
I made Motel reservations at the Mayberry Motor Inn!!
I'M GOING TO THE MAYBERRY MEET-UP in July! (Lord willing!)
Now I need to look into plane reservations and car rental.
I decided that I'll stay a week, and see some sites, get out on that
stretch of highway 6. :)
GF and I talked on the phone today (Wed) and as I explained to
him, i really NEED something like this, plus the fact that now "I can!"
Cecile knew my love of TAGS, and I think she is saying 'go for it!'
She really liked Perry Mason, and like the episode last night,
I once told her that MANY tags folks appeared on Perry! ha
Last night's Perry had Mr Tucker, Mr O'Malley, Mr. Darling, and
one of Aunt Bee's friends, but cant recall her name!
It was like old home week.
BTW, here's one for ya...On TAGS, who mentioned a Horace Frissy?

KY Girl, good to see you. Glad you are OK.
BOO--what ya say if we went 'havsies' on the postage?
BIG Maude, very cool about your grandson!
Our weather has been up and down like a yoyo lately.
Last week in the 90's and today and Thursday in the 60's.
Prayers,
MDC

April 03, 2025 - Msg 120586: Afternoon, Porch

Just an observation not related to TAGS. It's raining pretty hard right now here in the Missouri Ozarks. And one of God's greatest inventions is a good ol' rainy, thundery day. It's funny how the rain, banging loud and causing a ruckus on a metal roof (mine), can be so noisy, but bring so much peace and tranquility at the same time.
One of the best things in life that's totally free is a rainy day.

John Masters

April 03, 2025 - Msg 120587: MDC: Yayyyy! GF texted me this morning with the good news! I am looking so forward to seeing you at the meet up. You will love the Motor Inn and Mt. Airy/Mayberry. Mr. Maude and I stay at the Motor Inn so we can be right there in the “action”.
Mr. Maude and I usually head over on Wednesday . Its only about a hour drive for us keep us posted on your flight and arrival.
Big Maude

April 04, 2025 - Msg 120588: Morning Porch,

One other thing I noticed watching TAGS...

1. Arnold Winkler was a c0cky little devil and arrogant little cuss, but still had the manners to say "Yes sir" when addressing adults??

John Masters

April 05, 2025 - Msg 120589:

JM--I think it was just part of his "ploy."
Just sayin'... MDC :)

April 06, 2025 - Msg 120590:

Oh, and JM, on your other comment about the rainy day,
here's my thought about that: It's seems so nice because
even tho it is storming outside, you are warm and cozy
and dry inside, maybe even by a nice fire or wood stove. :)

And yes Maudie, it will be nice to finally meet some
real live mayberry folks! :)

Good Sabbath to all!
MDC

April 06, 2025 - Msg 120591:

GF--There is a place that is fixed up inside to look like
Andy's home as it was on the show. Is that anywhere near Mt. Airy?
Thanks,
MDC

April 07, 2025 - Msg 120592: MDC...I think the place you are referring to is a Bed & Breakfast made to look like the the Taylor home.
It is located in Wisconsin, several fans have been there including our Floyd and his wife..Here’s the link...
https://www.taylorhomeinn.com/

But, when you come to the Meet-Up in July you can visit the mock up of the courthouse and get your picture made standing in one of the cells. It’s next door to Wally’s garage.

G-F

April 07, 2025 - Msg 120593: Wow, that is so great, MDC!! We are going to need a blow-by-blow of the activities and the Meet-up! So glad you are going.

I agree John Masters, regarding a rainy day. I love them!

Nothing much new around here except poor Bruce is pretty upset about losing so much from his retirement investments since all this tariff business. He want to retire but cant yet.

One day at a time, as they say.

Got to get some work done,
Boo

April 07, 2025 - Msg 120594: Evening Porch,

I was watching the episode, "Barney's Uniform," and a couple of things hit me. Funny how you see each episode 500 times through many years, but something doesn't hit you until you see it the 501st time. Anyway...
1. Why didn't Andy just get Barney out of trouble by telling Fred Plummer, "Fred, I TOLD Barney to give you that ticket." Would've saved a whole lot of chaos and probably backed Fred down on the spot.

2. Fred proceeds to tell Andy he's "going to get his four dollars worth and then some," but when Andy questions what he means, he says never mind, it's just between him and Barney. If it's JUST between him and Barney, why did he let Andy in on it in the first place?!

And....did Andy get Barney's suit cleaned in world record time before he gave it to Barney after Mr. Izamoto wore it to fight Fred? Or did Mr. Izamoto manage to keep it spotless during the fight?

Hmm...

John Masters

April 08, 2025 - Msg 120595:

JOHN M--You've ONLY seen that episode 501 times? HA!
MDC

April 08, 2025 - Msg 120596: Here’s a link y’all will find interesting… https://www.visitmayberry.com/itineraries/

G-F

April 08, 2025 - Msg 120597: *Be sure to hit the menu drop-down box to see everything ….

April 09, 2025 - Msg 120598:

Very cool website GF, thanks.
I will be looking it over more closely real soon for the meet up! :)

BOO--FIVE good-sized boxes of material pieces are on their way to you!
I am sending them via UPS ground. Quite a bit cheaper that way.
Share them with whomever ya like. Cecile would be happy to see them used
in quilts, etc. Just think, for each piece of the various colors or fabric types of
material, she had made something
for our nieces or nephews, for me, or for herself over the years, and then she just
stored the leftovers in drawers thru out the house!! :)
BTW, I saw your latest creation on FB recently. You are quite talented yourself!

Y'all take care now. Love ya, MDC

April 13, 2025 - Msg 120599: I received Cecile’s fabric today, MDC! Thank you. I could tell the fabric represented years of Cecile’s life and I will use it to bless others. Whatever I can’t use I will donate to our local thrift store that helps the needy in our area. I will definitely be making some quilts. Please email me the shipping costs and I will reimburse you.
Thank you again. 😊

Boo

April 13, 2025 - Msg 120600: John Masters, I hold with the idea that Mr. Izamoto managed to keep it spotless during the fight. After all, Fred likely didn't even get a punch in so it was probably kept pretty clean.
-Hazel

April 13, 2025 - Msg 120601: MDC, that is so cool that you sent Boo the leftover fabric from Cecile. I think that is awesome. They will be used by someone that quilts, and they will keep on giving. Cecile would love that.
-Hazel

April 14, 2025 - Msg 120602: Hello Gang ! Wow sorry its been awhile-trying to get this garden spot ready for planting , Gonna read the mail. Prayers to all ..Love you all porch friends - signed: SPOT your talking dog of this here porch !

April 15, 2025 - Msg 120603:
Hey SPOTTY, good to see you pop in. Next time please set
for a spell.
BOO- How about this? In one of the cartons is a set of placemats
that she never had the opportunity to complete. If you could
finish tehm for me, that will be payment enough. A deal? :)
Thanks.
G-F-- Have you ever driven the route between Greensboro and Mt. Airy?
That seems to be the best place to fly into, renting a car
at the Greensboro airport. Just wondering if it is a hilly or
winding drive?
Happy Holy Week to all!
MDC

April 15, 2025 - Msg 120604: MDC...Yes I have been through there when we used to go to Myrtle Beach years ago...The last time I was thru there was about 5 years ago coming back from Raleigh. I remember a lot of traffic in both Greensboro & Winston-Salem.

Once you get on 52 it’s a plesent drive clear into Mt. Airy rolling hills and nice scenery...Just be sure to say Hey 👋🏻 to Lydia whilst you are in Greensboro...lol

Greensboro is like an hour drive and Winston-Salem is like a 45 min. drive....So I guess it whatever city you get the best flight rates and rental car...

G-F

April 15, 2025 - Msg 120605: Hello Porchsters. Been a while for me to show up. Started my job at the golf course today. Very windy, caused a bit of a problem, I'm lucky it wasn't a disaster. I probably should be practicing my golf game more to get my scores higher.

Billy Ray the Retired Postman

April 15, 2025 - Msg 120606: MDC, that's a deal AND be expecting a quilt throw made with some of her fabrics as well. I'll let you know when I complete and mail them.

We are busy working and getting ready for Easter this weekend. We will have the usual houseful of family and friends and that's ok. Bruce is going to BBQ chicken and sausage and we will do potato salad and beans. We have much to be thankful for.

Bruce may be forced to retire early due to the cuts in federal spending and that will really make things harder for us, financially when he retires and I will have to work more/longer. We are praying he can continue to work for at least another year or two. His blood pressure was really high the other day when i took it and he is worrying himself too much. He just cant seem to shut his mind off.

Well, the septic tank inspector is here to do the every six month inspection and I have to let him back out the gate. Talk to you all later.

Boo

April 15, 2025 - Msg 120607: Greetings Front Porch: Wow you guys are amazing. Still together after all these years. Have a happy day. Every evening I still watch 2 episodes of TAGS. Like most of you I can’t get enough.
It makes me feel good when I do so. Better than the Colonels elixir.
Medwin Bill Medwin

April 17, 2025 - Msg 120608: Great to see you, Medwin Bill Medwin. Drop in more often. Not as many on the porch as there used to be but some of the originals have been dropping by now and then.

You are so right about TAGS!

Boo

April 17, 2025 - Msg 120609: Thank you Boo. I will certainly try to. You’re very kind. I do miss Romeena. God rest her soul. She was so intelligent. Happy Easter. Medwin Bill Medwin

April 18, 2025 - Msg 120610: Yes, we all miss Romeena and Asa. I think they would want us to continue to meet here on the porch so I keep coming back. No friends like old friends, as they say.

Boo

April 18, 2025 - Msg 120611: Evening folks! Just wanted to wish my porch
family a very happy and blessed Easter!

Boo! I wholeheartedly agree that Asa and Romeena would most definitely want us to continue the porch legacy. They would be mighty disappointed if we didn’t! We all owe it them!
Prayers and blessings to each and everyone
Big Maude

April 20, 2025 - Msg 120612: Happy Easter to my Porch Family.

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possum u.a.r.

April 20, 2025 - Msg 120613:
HAPPY EASTER ALL! YEA, JESUS IS RISEN INDEED!
And Cecile, Romeena, Asa, and all the others are
"right there with him!" :)
Love,
MDCSteve :)

April 21, 2025 - Msg 120614: I am so tired of struggling and worrying over finances and being a caregiver and I could go on and on. I guess I just needed to vent. Please keep me in your prayers. Love to all. possum under a rock (yes it's really me, I have no rocks left,I've thrown them all out of frustration!)

April 21, 2025 - Msg 120615: Possum, as Forrest Gump said…Sometimes there just aren’t enough rocks! 🪨 🪨 Hang in there, try to stay strong 💪🏻 we have you in our prayers…

I know it’s hard to be a caregiver, and many frustrations on all sides I wish I had more words of encouragement…

Mayberry Strong 💪🏻…G-F

April 21, 2025 - Msg 120616: * Sometimes the best we can do is…The best we can do!..🤷🏼‍♂️G-F again

April 21, 2025 - Msg 120617: Thank you,G-F. I appreciate the support and prayers and I hear ya and Forrest. Doing my best. It's tough.
possum again

April 21, 2025 - Msg 120618: Oh Possum, I am so sorry. Im glad you can come here to the porch to vent when you need it. I wish we lived closer so I could come help you.

Boo

April 21, 2025 - Msg 120619: Watching TAGS now. Barney is thinking Sam Becker might be planting marijuana. Thought it odd subject matter for the time. It might be more receiving in today’s Mayberry. MBM

April 22, 2025 - Msg 120620: Possum,
My advice to you as a former caregiver...
1. ANYthing that brings you joy or happiness, Andy Griffith Show, being outside, enjoying a hobby you might have, embrace it with a bear hug and act like you are already past your troubles when you do them. Immerse yourself in what and wherever you find happiness and joy!
2. If you have to scream in a pillow, smack your bed, break down and cry, do it.

My support and sympathy.

John Masters

April 22, 2025 - Msg 120621:

DEAR POSSUM, I echo what JM and others said above.
And, I 'stood' on many scriptures. They really helped,
such as Greater is He who is in me than he who is in to world!
'We are more than conquerers in Christ Jesus.'
There are many good ones online that kept me going.
PRAYERS,
MDC

April 22, 2025 - Msg 120622: Boo, John Masters, & MDC- Thanks ,y'all. I appreciate each and every one of you for caring.Thank you so much.

possum once more

April 23, 2025 - Msg 120623: Hey Porch,
I'm not a coffee drinker, but I know some of you probably are and I just thought I'd tell you all about Sanka coffee in the nice to hold new jar! It's also made from a blend of the world's most flavorful coffees and you can drink as much as you want, any time you want!
I appreciate it and good night!

John Masters

April 23, 2025 - Msg 120624: I forgot to mention to you all I think that i ended up in the ER last week with a blood pressure of 200/110 that wouldnt budge even after doubling my blood pressure med. It has never been nearly that high. Drs added an additional BP med and it is coming down, though not as low as I would like it to be so having to cut the salt and exercise, which isnt a bad thing. Trying to deal better with stress but lately I have been having to work more so Bruce can eventually retire. As I mentioned, we have lost money from his retirement investments with the tariff stuff that is going on.

Hope you all had a blessed Easter. We had a houseful as usual but it was enjoyable and I didnt have to do much cooking since Bruce did the meat on the pellet grill.

Better get going. Have a doctor's appointment and then have a patient to see. Take care

Boo

April 24, 2025 - Msg 120625: Hey Porch,

I wanted to share something...I was really down today. I mean kind of in a dark place and just really reeling. I decided to peruse YouTube and bring up things I watched some time ago...The Osmonds doing "Crazy Horses," Business" and "Down By The Lazy River," Rich Little and Foster Brooks on the "Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," Stringbean playing his banjo and I had a blast! Folks, if you are down and sometimes miss the past, watch some things you may not have for many years and it may just put you in a whole different mood. I go to bed smiling. Have a great night!

John Masters

April 24, 2025 - Msg 120626: JM...Music is good medicine....It calms us, inspires us, lifts us, and takes us to good places...But we have to be careful it also can take us back to places we don’t want to visit!

🎶 WELCOME SWEET SPRINGTIME WE GREET THEE IN SOONG ....🎶 G-F

April 24, 2025 - Msg 120627: I don't have time to sit and rock at the moment,but wanted to say that I received a blessing today that had "SHADES of MAYBERRY" all over it. God is so good and He works in mysterious ways. Thank you for the blessing.
Love and prayers to all.

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possum under a rock

April 24, 2025 - Msg 120628:

It warms my soul to see Possum UNDER her rocks again
instead of THROWING them around! :)

MDC

April 26, 2025 - Msg 120629:

A good Mayberry friend recently shared the following with me that they saw posted on FB;
and I would like to share it with y'all, because, IMHO, it really sums up the Taylor front porch
pretty dang well...
"In life, we meet many people. Some stay for a short while, and others become part of our journey. But the ones we never forget are those who stood by us during our hardest times.
When everything in life feels heavy when you’re heartbroken, lost, or struggling, it’s easy for people to walk away. Not everyone wants to deal with someone who’s going through pain. But there are a few rare people who stay. They don’t run from your sadness. Instead, they sit with you in it.
These are the people who hold your hand without asking for anything in return. They listen without judging. They remind you that you are still worthy of love, even when you feel broken. They don’t try to fix things. They simply make sure you don’t feel alone.
You may forget those who were there during your good days. But you will always remember the ones who showed you love when you were at your lowest. Their kindness, support, and presence leave a deep mark on your heart.
Hold on to those people. Appreciate them. Because in a world where many come and go, the ones who love you when you’re down. They are truly rare and special."

Prayers,
MDC :)

Let me know if the porch needs a sweep Archives
This version of The Taylor's Front Porch has been created to pay our respect to the original porch found on Mayberry.org. Thanks to Frank for all the work he did for Mayberry on the web. We've tried to make this just like Frank's Porch. This is also a tribute to Ollie's "Trivialities" site which was another homage to Frank's porch but is no longer with us.