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
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a sweep
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