October 30, 2002 - Msg 10031: Hooooowdy! everyone ready for tomorrow? There will be lots of goblins and niblets about. It was supposed to get nice and cool here tomorrow but the cool front stalled out. Boo Hoo. Hot Halloweens are really gross with all those kids sweatin' in those costumes. It's bad enough to melt yer snickers! I can just hear my son whinin' now about how hot he is in his power ranger costume. When I was a kid, every Halloween we had a neighborhood water balloon fight at the corner Gulf station. It was almost never cold here on Halloween. Maybe I will start the tradition back up for my kids this year. Better go tend to my duties!

Boo
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10032: That mark Twain quote was pretty darned funny, Romeena. I better start praying now for patience when the kids hit adolescence. At least now I have some control over them. I will have to be very creative to parent them when they are in their teens! Good day!

Boo
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10033: No, 10023, it was Calvin Coolidge who said that.... he said everything you know! ;}
Mmmm Mmmm, Mary, that was one good breakfast! Thanks for being so thoughtful.
Sugarplum: "A bath? You mean I have to take a bath too? This is turning out worse than I thought."
Hey to the Porch: Possum, Boo, Mrs. Wiley, Mavis, Happy, Helen, Mary, Frankie, Briscoe, Ellen, Homemaker, Hazel, Charlotte, Romeena, Sterling, Asa, Salty Dog, Fun Girl, NN, Des, MPO, Floyd, Gordon, Jelsik, Ernest T., Gator, Jennie, Newton, PBJ, Mr. McBeevey, CHK, Rafe, AndyFan, AndyMae, and anyone who hasn't come vistin the porch for a while.... "Don't be such a stranger." Have a great Thursday and God's blessings on you all, ~Clara~

Hey, Haaaaaaay!!! Didn't anyone notice? We hit message 10000! And it was our own resident Possum! You know things like this happen so seldom on the Porch, we ought to celebrate. Some cake and ice cream; we'll keep it small, just the porch! Who can help?


October 30, 2002 - Msg 10034: Hello all! Hey *Mavis, Whe a big heavy rain comes, I open my windows to hear the rain and see the lighting. Now that, is adventure sleepin'.

Briscoe Darling Jr.
Hey ta':
Fun Girl
Boo
*Mavis
~Des~
Asa
An' everyone!
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10035: Hey ~Clara~, I didn't see you sittin' there.

Briscoe Darling Jr.
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10036: Hi Briscoe Darling, Possom, Asa, Mavis, Clara, Romeena, Helen, Charlotte, Floyd, Mrs. Wiley, Salty Dog, Boo.....and just Everybody!;o)
So glad to see you all and what a fine day we is havin today. No news here, was in the 70s yesterday and getting cooler, glad we ain't got no snow and probably won't get any either. Got the windows open and fresh air and sea mist flowing thru the window - good for the skin! Hope you all get to eat a lot of candy tomorrow and nobody plays any tricks on ya, will have to make sure that Barney is on patrol and keep Andy's jail ready!
Later Friends!

Happy
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10037: Shazzam! & Gol-l-l-l-l-l-y too! With all the spooks and what not out tomorrow evenin' everybody
better hope ol' Barn's sidecar's ready to swoop down on any ill doer's and nip trouble in the bud!!!

U're ole buddy Gom
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10038: Afternoon Y'all! I'm so excited I can hardly type- I hit the 10000th mark! Yippee! Didn't even realize it,till Clara pointed it out and then I had to go back in the archives to see what I'd said! I wish I'd realized I was typing the 10000th message.I would've said something real important.Let me just say this now: I was born a humble possum,to humble parents... Ha Ha
To quote Ernest T.: " I'm proud".
"I declare,I believe I'm 'bout to cry."
Well,this calls for a celebration! How 'bout we have a party on the porch this weekend?
Y'all know that the night before Halloween is "Mischief Night" don't ya? Watch out for Asa,lock your backdoors so he can't sneak in and swipe a roll of toilet paper so's he can decorate the trees in Mayberry! Somebody tell Mr. Foley not to sell him any eggs tonight either! Somebody get a posse up to guard the porch-Briscoe and his boys perhaps.Me,I've gotta guard the rock!
Oh,by the way,thanks for the fine breakfast this morning Mary! My eyes must be getting bad-I thought you'd said you had to rustle up some cats! Finally made out the word "eats"! Ha Ha
Y'all have a great evening,and watch out for the pranksters!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10039: Seems like everybody is gettin' ready for the big holiday. Did I tell ya'll that we cut the Barney pumpkin? I can't remember. Well, we did and he is real cute. Boo, I just realized that Halloween must be especially dear to your heart--BOO! Way to go on 10,000, possum. Hey to Happy and Gom, Asa, Mavis, Romeena, homemaker, Briscoe, Mrs. Wiley, Clara, Ellen Brown, Hazel, New Neighbor, and Milton P. Oliver. Hey Milton, how come none of the other old porchsters post on here anymore? I see jennieboone once in awhile but that's about it. Where's Salty and Dixie Belle? What happened to that college fella?
Charlotte Tucker
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10040: Charlotte, I'm afeared I might have scarred him off with all my talk of matchmakin' and such. Come on back Johnny Paul! I was only funnin' ya.
Have a fun evening tomorrow.

fun girl
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10041: Yeah, where is Johnny Paul. Maybe he got arrested for speeding. And what about Thelma Lou, the one from Ethiopia or someplace. We helped her pick out a name and she hasn't been back. Sigh. Congrats on being # 10,000, Possum. I didn't notice that either, and I'm a trained noticer. We gonna have a party, Clara? Let me know what I should bring.
- Hazel

I swallowed my gum.
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10042: Yep, let's have a party for our dear Possum cause we're down right proud of her! Came out from under her rock there and made our 10000th post! So, now that she is a bit prosperous and famous we should surely celebrate (anyway it's a good excuse for a party!). Hazel, you can bring anything but meatballs of course. How about some chicken ala king? That way Asa can get introduced to some gore-met food ;}.... he's already tried moonpies. Now it's time to move up to the next level. Who wants to be in charge of the entertainment? Briscoe? You and the boys are naturals for this. Boo likes to sing ... do you know "Flow Gently Sweet Afton", Boo? It would be perfect for when we present Possum with her award. Gomer, we'll need ya to repair that bandstand for the ceremony, too. Okay, everyone, pitch in now. Pies are needed too (no possum pie, please). I'll work on the uniforms.... just don't expect me to do anything about the mildew! ~Clara~
Hazel, mind your manners! Don't eat and chew gum at the same time... stick it under your plate! [hahaha; I love that look on Barney's face]
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10043: Clara. You needn't think I'm too busy to bring meatballs. I know how much everyone loves them. I'm happy to bring them again. After all.. it's a very special occasion. Yes, we'll need the bandstand fixed. Do you think the band would have time to brush up on a few tunes? I believe I'll go out to the garage and get my saxaphone!
- Hazel
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10044: Yee Haw, looks like we er hav'in a hoe down!

Happy

October 30, 2002 - Msg 10045: Who you calling a hoe Happy?

Ida Mae
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10046: Ohhhh, thank you Hazel.... I'm sure everyone will enjoy the meatballs :P Okay, now who is going to play in the band? We have a saxaphone already. Who is bringing the food? ~Clara~
October 30, 2002 - Msg 10047: Who is Ida mae? She sure is funny!
Do I know "Flow Gently Sweet Afton"? Here goes...."Flow gently sweet Afton, I'm wearin' my caftan. My slippers are furry and I'm in no hurry..." No, I don't know it. Sorry. I know lots of others, though. Later, alligator!

Boo

ps- I play the french horn
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10048: I can't play without a uniform!


You can't play WITH one!
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10049: Congrats Possum! I believe there's a door prize involved here. "Tall, dark and a door prize!" Asa, can I borrow your Andre Castallano Marchers? (no, they ain't pants).

~ Mrs. Wiley
CRASH!
Cool it chickie babies - let Andy make the scene!

October 31, 2002 - Msg 10050: Good morning Porch, have a great day in the Lord, I pray all is well with everyone.Keep us in your prayers. (((((((((porch)))))))))

Ellen Brown
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10051: Morning porch! How are you, Mrs. Wiley?
- Hazel
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10052: You snuck in on me Ellen Brown. ((((Ellen))))
- Hazel
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10053: Whoooopie!!! That cool front made it here after all! I'm going to go open all my windows and breathe some fresh air, then I'll have some coffee. sorry i don't have any snickedoodle to share with you , just that yucky Folger's instant.
Gotta go!

Boo (Happy Halloween)
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10054: By the way, I feel like I'm on the porch alone. Where is everybody? ("probably just stepped into a closet or somethin'")

Hey, I was thinking. Why don't we go to the old Remshaw place again at midnight tonight. It might be fun to tour the place by candlelight and check out the old secret passages. Anybody with me?

Boo
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10055: Happy Halloween all! ~Clara~, I'll be more than happy to jug fer everyone. Being Halloween(witch usually falls on October 31st.) I thought I would jug: "Monster Mash". I'm passing out Milky Ways tonight. Here we go.

Briscoe Darling Jr.
Hey ta':
Fun Girl
Boo
Happy
~Clara~
*Mavis
homemaker
Asa
TOM
An' everyone!
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10056: Here I thought that I would get to visit a little more often and then my youngest son went and got his fingers smashed and I have been nursing him back to health. He broke his right index finger and middle finger. . .and partially severed his index finger (six stitches put her back on). He has been a real trooper. Part of life on the farm with that youngin' - the boys were playing near the wood pile and his fingers became the meat of a wood sandwich. OUCH OUCH OUCH
I thought maybe he would go as a mummy to trick or treat but he still wants to be a "wampire!" My other son is going to be a policeman with a police dog. I thought that was better than him packin' heat!

I would love to meet you at the Remshaw place Boo - I'll bring my flickering Halloween torch...it will probably scare some and amuse others.

homemaker
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10057: BOOOOOOOOOOOO,
(that is a sound, not a name here!) Happy Halloween. If you dare to come up here on the porch I may just have to sssccccaaarrreeee you! I am with Boo and Homemaker on going to the Remshaw place tonight. In the meantime I thought some gummy worms, some bubble gum that looks like eyeballs, and a goblet of blood,(grape juice) might be fitting for Halloween snacks.

Happy Haunting!
Mary Wiggins
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10058: There's supposed to be an encore showing of the "Haunted House" episode tonight at 1:00am EST on TVLand.
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10059: Happy Halloween Y'all!

*****TRICK OR TREAT*****
possum under a rock
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10060: Happy Halloween everyone. The one day of thr year I can go out in public and not have floks stare at me. Hope everyone stops by my place for some candy tonight. I like the idea of going to the Rimshaw house at midnight. I'll check the timing on the car while you all go in, it's been running a little rough lately.

Asa
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10061: Hey to the porch -
Happy Halloween, y'all. Charlotte Tucker, I can't answer your question about why so many of the oldtimers don't visit the porch anymore. It has always been a come-and-go type place where you see the same names for a while and they just fade away as others become regulars. I think the porch serves a very useful purpose but that purpose is different for different people, ya know?
ANYway, glad y'all enjoyed the pictures. Gotta get ready for the little spooksters who should start coming around soon.

MPO
"Swept into the dustbin of history, exit Barney Fife."
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10062: SCREEEEEAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM!
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10063: Happy Halloween, Porch! I brought some bags of Hershey's Kisses (cause they make them right here). Help yourselves. But, don't be too piggy, save some for the little goblins now. If we run out, I guess we can send Asa out with a sack trick or treatin! ~Clara~
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10064: MMM thanks for the kisses Clara! Hey to Hazel - I'm haning in there. I ain't never worked so hard with my brain before. It' can't be me that's holding it all together - must be Our Lord. Work still awful, X still being difficult. You know - same 'ol.

Hey to MPO, Asa, Salty, Mavis, Ro, Plum, Boo, Possum, Marry Wiggins, homemaker, BDJ, Ida, TOM and Happy!

~ Mrs. Wiley
"Whooo. Whooo, Whooostolemygoldenarm?"

October 31, 2002 - Msg 10065: Yikes! Was that you Mary? Scared the begeebers out me! ~Clara~
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10066: Hey there Mrs. W... hope your brain holds out! Well at least you can take a break tonight and just enjoy a little fun! Come with us to the Remshaw house and I'll ger-run-tee you'll forget your problems for a while! Scare 'em right out of ya! ~Clara~

October 31, 2002 - Msg 10067: MMM thanks for the kisses Clara! Hey to Hazel - I'm haning in there. I ain't never worked so hard with my brain before. It' can't be me that's holding it all together - must be Our Lord. Work still awful, X still being difficult. You know - same 'ol.

Hey to MPO, Asa, Salty, Mavis, Ro, Plum, Boo, Possum, Marry Wiggins, homemaker, BDJ, Ida, TOM and Happy!

~ Mrs. Wiley
"Whooo. Whooo, Whooostolemygoldenarm?"

October 31, 2002 - Msg 10068: hey - how did that happen?? ~ Mrs. Wiley
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10069: must be a... GHOST!
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10070: Btw, Asa, you ought to stay away from those floks... they're the green eyed human-eatin variety ain't they? ~Clara~ (teehee..just a little Halloween messin with Asa)
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10071: Your in the Twilight Zone now Mrs. W! Woooooo!.... ~Clara~
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10072: yeah Clara - I'm not in and I'm not out! ~ Mrs. Wiley
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10073: Hey to the Porch.

--Jelsik
B: "Do you know how old Einsteen was when he graduated from school?"
A: "How old?"
B: "Well, I don't know, but I'll bet he was young...fellow that bright..."





October 31, 2002 - Msg 10074: Midnight at the Remshaw Place, I'll be there, now y'all better be there and don't leave me all alone, now Clara don't go running off for sandws. like you did when I was under the porch with the spiders. LOL. See y'all at midnight. eeeeeeee


Ellen Brown
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10075: Mrs. Wiley, I have an announcement to make. Count Iz Vantelecky lives! O.K., the Remshaw place tonight. I'll be there. MPO, thanks for the explanation. Makes sense to me.
- Hazel

I'll check the timing, I said it first.
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10076: Thought I would stop in for a minute between trick or treaters. My little one went out as a dinosaur. He really....what was that? Oh MY GOODNESS! AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!

Mary Wiggins

See ya at the Remshaw House, (if I'm still around!)
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10077:
STAY AWAY FROM THE REMSHAW PLACE!!!

{{{{{{ BOOOOOOO WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO }}}}}}
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10078:
Shiver,shiver,shake shake! I was gonna go along with y'all to the Remshaw House,but after # 10077 scared me outta it!
Y'all be careful! I'm hiding out under the rock!
**********
scaredy cat possum
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10079: but after # 10077 scared me outta it??? Huh? What'd I mean by that? Lawdy,I sure am one scared possum! Can't even make sense!

possum
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10080: Remshaw House. Twelve O'clock. Be there or be square.

Boo
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10081: Ohhh midnight at the Remshaw's I'm there but I'm a little skeered... can we go to the duck pond afterwards?? Happy Haloween yall---Salty Dog
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10082: Evil dead Evil dead Evil dead bonk on my head.
scary demons in my bed, run like a fox or U B dead!

Merry Christmas, and a happy new year!
October 31, 2002 - Msg 10083: Post removed
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10084: Fly away buzzard, fly away crow....save us from this awful jinx!

I am here but I sure am skeeerreed!
Mary Wiggins
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10085: Post removed
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10086: You and me..big freeze..
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10087: Evening Folks!!! Just wanted to drop by and give a howdy do. I see things havent changed much since the 3 or some odd years Ive visited the porch. Hope everybody is well. Things havent changed much here in Raleigh except the weather. Just a tid bit chilly today. Goodnight porch.

A.Paw.Lawson
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10088: #10083: I'll tell you what YOU didn't "get".... any sense!
~Clara~

"Do you think there'll be men on the moon someday?".....
"Boy, you already there!"
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10089: Boy, there's some strange stuff going on tonight. Whoever posted the nonsense above needs to understand that it's not appreciated here and in my opinion, it's not funny.

Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10090: By the way, everyone knows that Clara is Briscoe Darlin's secret love and Opie certainly DOES NOT have a gender disturbance!

Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10091: Yoo Hooooo, anybody there?? I feel like doin' some late night conversin' and everybody already went to bed. I guess the Remshaw House wore 'em out. Goodnight Ya'll.

Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10092: Weeeell now I reckon there are some who can not appreciate what this here porch is all about. This is a place where we come to share PURE UNADULTERATED fun and, like the Hag says "IF YOU DON'T LOVE IT LEAVE IT." (You all know how I love the Hag) I would bold and write pure and unadulterated in color if'n I knew how.
So mind your manners or next time we sweep, you may be swept away too!
fun girl
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10093: Oh, my. Numbers 10083 and 10085, we really don't appreciate talk like that around here. If you think that's funny, then you're on the wrong porch. Hey to A. Paw Lawson. Thanks for droppin in! Did everyone have a good Halloween? Kids came to my neighborhood by the busloads, I think. We sure had a lot of em. I did manage to save some snickers however.
- Hazel
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10094: Morning Porch. Boy, that timing was way off on that engine. Took me most of the night to fix it. Sorry I couldn't make it into rimshaws house with you. But you know me, busy, busy, busy. Hope you saved me a snicker Hazel. Hey as far as the interloper is concerned, lets give him the big freeze!

Asa
"I'LL CHECK THE ENGINE. I SAID IT FIRST."
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10095: I took care of some sweeping. Thanks to you folks that let me know about the crazy posts. --Floyd
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10096: Thanks, Floyd. It's nice to know you're around.

Guess what you folks in the North, it's nice and cool here in South Texas. We had the perfect Halloween except for a little rain. I took the kids trick or treating in my shorts and sandals and got rained on BUT I refused to be cold! Sure wish we would have a big freeze so I could go out in my swimsuit!

Ya'll have a great day!

Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10097: Thanks, Floyd. It's nice to know you're around.

Guess what you folks in the North, it's nice and cool here in South Texas. We had the perfect Halloween except for a little rain. I took the kids trick or treating in my shorts and sandals and got rained on BUT I refused to be cold! Sure wish we would have a big freeze so I could go out in my swimsuit!

Ya'll have a great day!

Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10098: Ps-I just ate a snickers for breakfast!hehe

Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10099: I see Boo is repeating herself. Is that what's known as a boo boo? LOL

Asa
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10100: How clever, Asa! You're a right funny kinda guy.

I watched the repeat of The Remshaw House episode last night. FUNNY. I loved it when Barney couldn't find Gomer and said, "GOMER. Gome?" The look on his face!

"This is no place for us. Let's get outta here!"

Boo Boo
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10101: Asa, you're the cat's, you know that? If Boo Boo is here, where is Yogi? Actually I think when you eat snickers for breakfast you end up with the hiccups! Since Boo is eating Snickers, I think I'll have some Milk Duds. (What will that give me?) Maybe I better start off with some oatmeal and a cup of black coffee though, a little too much sugar in my neck of the woods! Have a great day...

Mary Wiggins
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10102: Howdy porch! Gee, what did I miss? Ya'll must have had some party last night! I had to work as usual on holidays ;o(

Hope you all have a wonderful day and a great weekend!

Happy
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10103: Hello all! I had ONE trick or treater last night. I wonder what causes that? It aint like I was passin' out meatballs or spinich. I guess I better start eatin' some candy.

Briscoe Darling Jr.
Hey ta':
Fun Girl
Mrs. Wiley
~Clara~
~Des~
*Mavis
Happy
Mary Wiggins
Boo
homemaker
Hazel
Asa
CT
MPO
Jelsik
possum
Non-Signers
All the newcomers
An' everyone!

November 01, 2002 - Msg 10104: Hey, everyone! Boy, it's been so LONG since I posted. Out computer is broken and I'm postin' on one at the labrary now. I went to Mayberry days this year and it was just GREAT!
I saw:

Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou)
Howard Morris (Ernest T.)
George Spence (Frank)
Maggie Peterson (Charlene Darlin')
James Best (George Linsey)
and
Harvey Bullock (writer) and his wife Betty.

Was any one else there?

Hope to get the ole' compu fixed soon1

Howdydoo to you and you,
AngeFan:-)
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10105: Hey AngeFan. Good to see you again. I been wondering where you and Helen ran off to. Glad to see yer ok. Hurry on back.

Asa
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10106: Welcome back AngeFand and A. PawLawson. Don't be strangers. Thanks, Floyd for sweepin' out the riff-raff! Sorry I missed the Remshaw house last night but after the other night when I got left there I thought I'd better stay home where it's warm and safe. Looks like lots of shenanigans went on here last night!
Charlotte Tucker
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10107: Hey folks,

The latest edition of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) Official eNewsletter is now on the Archive section of The eBullet web site. Drop by for some great information on Mayberry Days, the Andy Griffith Parkway Dedication and all the upcoming Mayberry events.

Even if you get The eBullet e-mailed to you, you'll want to see the Archives because the version on the Archives has photos and more links to items of interest.

--Floyd
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10108: Evenin' Y'all! Briscoe,you one-upped me cause I didn't get ANY trick or treaters! Gosh,you'd think I lived under a rock or something! Ha Ha I think it's because the schools and churches put on carnivals and such.Much safer,although I wouldn't do nothin' to those little ghosts and goblins but give 'em good,safe candy.Guess what I did? I pull morning duty at school and just knew those kids would show up with candy.So... I went trick or treating! Yep,I put my hand out,went around saying "Trick or Treat,smell my feet,give me something good to eat!" and I got me 3 pieces of candy off of those lil' buggers! Ha Ha
Well,glad the work week is over! Are we celebrating my 10000th post tomorrow night? Here on the porch? Duck Pond? Morelli's? Somebody let me know so's I can "slick down" real pretty!
Have a good evening everyone!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10109: I had snickers for breakfast too. And I can justify it. They have MILK chocolate in them. Peanuts (PROTEIN). Actually, it's very healthy. You owe it to your body to eat a good breakfast like that every now and then. Possum, I'm not sure where the party is tomorrow night. Maybe it's a surprise party. Thanks Floyd for sweeping up the riff raff.
- Hazel
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10110: Boy! Miss a day or two around here & what's a girl get? Heartaches! I mean, behind, took forever to read up, but I'm all caught up now. Glad to see ever'body had a safe Howl~oween, that's how we say it in the Pet business. I am sick as a dog, & trying to have the time of my life, but hard to do with a temp of 101. I'm goin' back to bed. Nite ya'll
*Mavis
November 01, 2002 - Msg 10111: Oh almost forgot, Pat is getting moved to the surgical ICU in the morning, it's the next step up from the ICU! Keep the prayers up, He is listening, they closed the wound up yesterday completely & they didn't think they would be able to close it like that with just one surgery! Jake is doing good, ain't had a 'bad' day since Mon. YEESSS
*Mavis
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10112: A Big Hello to the Porch, have a good weekend.
FRANKIE FLINT
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10113: Glad to see everyone this morning - I think I'll have some Little Debbies for breakfast - I don't think the kids will miss them out of their bowls. Nothing like Little Debbies and a ice cold diet Mt. Dew! Ha Ha
Glad things are going better Mavis. . .
Asa - you are just a nut!
(((((hugs to all)))))

homemaker
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10114: Morning Porch. Sure nice to see you posting again Homemaker. You have been missed. If you keep eating breakfasts like that, we will really miss you. LOL.
Glad things are looking up Mavis, but sorry yer sick. Remember I turned into a Dr. in the later episodes so if you want I can come over and Dr. you! I'll even warm up mt stethascope first. Not many doc's will do that anymore. Hope you get feeling better soon.
Thanks for the link Floyd. That is way cool.
Sure wish Salty Dog would post more. Hope she ain't ailing.
Have a good Saturday friends and make me proud.

Asa

"I'M JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO GO TO FAR!"
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10115: Thanks Asa yer considerate in the warm stethoscope department that way! I feel some better today, but not much.
*Mavis
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10116: Hang in there Mavis, I'll run some chicken soup by your place. Need any little pills? @@@

chk
"all some people understand is a leg of lamb."

November 02, 2002 - Msg 10117: Morning porch. I got an e-mail from Helen yesterday, she said to tell everyone "hey" from her. She must have been at the library with Angefan. She hopes to be posting more soon, as soon as her computer gets fixed. Bless her heart. Everybody ready for Possums surprise party tonight? I tipped over her filing cabinet outside her rock, and she'll be all day long cleaning up that mess. That'll keep her busy, while we get the stuff ready for the party.
- Hazel
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10118: Glad to see some of the "old'timer's" posting lately. I guess they know about that party tonight for Possum's Prodigious Post! Parties are particularly preferred to practically any other prestigious put-together program! Here, let me wipe the screen off after THAT mouthful!

I expect to be there for the festivities. I was thinking about bringing some pickles since I ain't sure Aunt Bee will be there!

Looking forward to the whoop-dee-doo tonight!
Mary Wiggins

November 02, 2002 - Msg 10119: Help! I got me a situation here at my rock! My filing cabinet fell over and I've got papers everywhere! Ding Dang It! Now how could that have happened? Somebody come and dig me out from under all this mess!
*******
possum under a rock and a filing cabinet
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10120: Good job Hazel. Now don't let her go change her underwear. We want this to be a whim, right?
I'll bring some moon pies for afterwards.

Asa
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10121: Okay, it's almost time. I'll go over to her place and pick her up. I'll tell her I want to take her for a drive and show her all the new things in town. I hear they've poured some new concrete over by the gas works. That'd would probably be interesting. Then I'll bring her to the porch. Who's gonna stand outside and do a hoot owl impression when they see us coming up the walk? I've got the meatballs in a crockpot on the counter. And I'll bring double dollops for after.
- Hazel
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10122: H** H** H** H**. I got a mmouthffhful offff sammmichgf.....

Asa
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10123: SURPRISE!!
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10124: Hello Porch, I am Olive form the dinner, remember me? just thought I'ld stop by and say hey a friend told me of the porch and she said as far as she knew there was no Olive so here I am. glad to meet y'all.
Olive
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10125: Hye porch, I see you have meet my friend Olive How's the surpise party going?

Ellen Brown ((((PORCH))))
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10126: IS IT OFF NOW ?
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10127: SAY 10123 WHAT HAPPENED?
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10128: I don't know, maybe Possum had something to do with it because of her 10000th post! Asa, try not to talk with your mouth full! Where's your manners?
Thanks for the hugs Ellen Brown and welcome to Olive, glad you could join us here on the porch!
Mary Wiggins
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10129: evenin porch, Mary Wiggins, did I miss that party for possume? I thought I'la bring Olve and Ant Bea.

Ellen Brown
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10130: What? I'm confused........Boo
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10131: How come we are in bold print all of a sudden? Am I in Mayberry or The Twilight Zone?
How is everybody? I couldn't make it to the surprise party for Possum. My young'ins are keepin' me too busy today.
Hope everyone has a good night. Until tomorrow.....

Boo
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10132: Good night, sweetheart....
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10133: sleep tight
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10134: Hi Porch~ You all have a Mayberry Day.
FRANKIE FLINT
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10135: Hello, I just came to say good night y'all sleep tight now ya hear. LOL

Ellen Brown
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10136: WHY IS THIS STILL IN BOLD LETTERS? EB
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10137: THERE .. EB
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10138: Hey to the porch! Just thought I would stop by & say I am sorry for not making possum's shindig, I am still sick & didn't think ya'll wanted me spreading my germs around everywhere. Could have eat some of Hazel's meatballs I bet & this would be gone, huh? teehee
*Mavis
November 02, 2002 - Msg 10139: thanks for turning the bold off EB I was posting when you were trying to turn them off too, good thing that didn't make the porch sway. LOL
*Mavis
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10140: Hello Mavis, yes I'm glad it didn't sway. sorry to hear your sick, glad to hear Jake is settling in and Pat is better, how is your husband doing through all of this I know your must be wore out mentally and physicaly, my prayers are with you all.

Ellen Brown

Lots of luck to your and yours.
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10141: Morning porch. Some party last night. Too bad Mavis and Boo couldn't make it. Thanks for bringing Olive and Ant Bee, Ellen Brown. Boy, that Olive is bold. Did anyone notice that Asa ate all the finger sandwiches? I hope Possum enjoyed her stainless steel watch.
- Hazel

I'm sorry, I already 10-4'd ya.
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10142:
Mornin' Y'all. Thanks so much for the party-I sure was surprised! Glad Hazel came & helped me clean up all that mess from my tipped over file cabinet so I could make it to the porch. Maybe I'm the only one,maybe it's a possum thing,but I kinda enjoyed Hazel's meatballs. Just that I am moving slow this morning-feel like I swallowed a cannonball or something! I wonder what causes that?
Anyway,it is Mama Possum's 71st birthday so I have another event today. Everyone have a great day!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10143: Good Sabbath Porch. I'd love to hear what everyone's favorite TAGS episode is and why.
jennieboone
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10144: Boy, that's tough. I love so many of them. I adore the one and only Christmas episode because I just love Christmas but the one I probably laughed at the most would be Opie's Charity. The part where Andy is trying to explain to Opie what a ratio is, well, that part is hilarious.
At least I narrowed it down to two! It ws hard not to mention the one where Lydia hates the sun, hates the guitar, hates chit-chat, etc...hehehe.
Good Sunday, all!

Boo
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10145: Morning porch pals. Good Sabbath to all.
Great party last night. I thought them finger sammiches was for me. Tweren't enough of em to share. Besides, Hazel's meatballs were in great supply.
My favorite episode jennie would probably be Man in a hurry. A great truth is taught in that episode that we could all stand to slow down a bit and enjoy life, before it's to late.
Does anyone know when Romeena is going in for her operation? Seems like it was in November. Romeena, if you see this let us know when your going in. We would like to have a special prayer circle for you and I want to fast for you dear. Hope we are not to late and you have already had it done. God bless dear.

Asa
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10146: Whoops, and Happy Birthday to Mother Possum.

Asa
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10147: EB don't have no husband, hence the name *Mavis hehe But the b/f is not taking all this real good, LOOOOONG story. jennieboone I have too many favs. but I guess one of them is The Remshaw House for sure, & I like the Man in a Hurry one too.
*Mavis
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10148: Oh, & I like the one where Rafe sings & where he won't get his tet~nus (censor won't let me spell it the right way) shot. Oh and......well, I just like all of them except the color ones, the only color one I like is the Spaghetti Dinner one where Andy has to eat all that spaghetti.
*Mavis
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10149: My favorites are Dogs Dogs Dogs, and The Manhunt, and The Case of the Punch in the Nose, and The Songfesters.
- Hazel
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10150: Hey porchsters, sounds like I missed a hum-dinger of a party the other night. As for my favorite episode....Well, how do you choose. I am especially fond of the one where Andy and Barney fix Gomer up with Mary Grace. (She's nice, real nice.) I think that it shows the true charecter of a man who when he sees that he forgot flowers, goes and gets her some even though she was not what the others considered beautiful on the outside. He saw what was inside and did realize the fact that she was truly nice. And if we are honest with ourselves, we all know, pretty is as pretty does. So I guess that makes our Gomer "pretty" too.

fun girl
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10151: Have a Mayberry Day all!

Briscoe Darling Jr.
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10152: Afternoon porch, my fav, is , oh it is my my I just can't choose Ilove them all, Mavis I didn't mean to pry, please forgive me, I am remarried myself, so I understand a lil about boyfriends LOL , I went to the Cutluss the other day LOL .. HEY to all out on the porch today it is raining on my side. thats ok it is making the fall flowers beautiful not to mention the foliage :)

Ellen Brown
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10153: Favorite episode: "Convicts at Large"
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10154: I didn't take it as prying Ellen I think ever'body knows a little about boyfriends (or girlfriends) depending on what gender we are. LOL
*Mavis
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10155: Fav ep? Barney's sidecar. The reaction of the men sitting on the bench when Barney's motorsicle drives off without the sidecar is priceless.
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10156: Asa I meant to answer you about Romeena she went into the hospital on the 1st. Ya'll remember to keep her in your prayers.
*Mavis
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10157: Thanks Mavis, keep us updated on Romeena ok, our prayers are with her.

Ellen Brown
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10158: Dear Lord, watch over Romeena and help her to quickly recover and be back to full and complete health. Help the Doctors to have wisdom and that they take exceptional care of her and that nothing is missed or forgotten. Help her family and friends to be a great comfort to her and continue to bless our dear friend with your mercy, grace, peace, and salvation. Amen.
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10159: Hey to all of my dear friends on the porch. I hope you all are enjoying a pleasant sabbath. It sure was fun celebratin' with Possum.
Jennie, I have many favorites also, a few that come to mind are the one with Mr. McBeavey, the one that I think is called Opie the Birdman, but it is the one where Opie has to raise some young birds after he kills their mother, and I also like the one where Andy, Ellen, and Barney try to fix that farmer's daughter up with perfume and make-up and her father objects. I don't remember the name of that one. There are so many others, too. I guess I would have to see a list of them to help me recall all of them so I could rightly pick my favorite. Thanks for asking by the way! It makes for interesting reading to see the other's answers!
Well, I think I'll go watch a little telly and then turn in for the evening. You all have a great night!
Mary Wiggins
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10160: Oh yeah, I can't forget the one where Barney trys to catch the shoplifter, you know, the one where he is dressed in a coat and hat and standing there like a statue and Leon offers him a bite of his sandwich?! His expressions are priceless!
Mary Wiggins
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10161: Thank you for the update Mavis. I feel bad I didn't know that. Thank you for the wonderful prayer #10158. I to pray for her complete and full recovery.

Asa
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10162: Hey possum I finally got to the Cutlass tonight to fix a few bugs, still alot of them there tho, saw where you signed the guestbook & wanted to say thanks. Did you want to be added in there?
*Mavis
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10163: Hey porch.. sorry I aint been here in a while just a lot of stuff goin on right now. Between my grandma dying work and all that it's just been hectic around here. I too didn't know about Romeena. Our prayers are with her too. Also be praying for my best friend.. her dog she had for over 10 years died suddenly yesterday. The vet thinks it was a major stroke and there was nothing they could do. We were 15 when she got the dog and not to give our ages away but it's been several years. Her mom called me at work yesterday and told me.. she was crying and got me to crying and then I had a lady in the store crying too. I know you fur kid people will understand how hard this has been. She and I neither one have kids so we exchange pictures of our animals. So all that being said I hope you all have a good week I have been missing you all here and hope everyones doing ok. See ya later--Salty Dog
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10164: Oh and as far as favorite eps go my favs are Convicts at Large and Opies Charity. And all the black and white eps--Salty
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10165: Today we remember Aneta Corsaut on the date of her birth..rest in peace.
November 03, 2002 - Msg 10166: Hi all!
My prayers for Romeena's quick and speedy recovery. Prayers for all who need them. How are you doing FunGirl? I remember you have SAD. Hope you are able to deal with it this year. And the same for all who struggle with the mood problems.
Sorry to have missed Possum's celebration especially since I went and got everyone to workin on it! I feel kinda bad to leave you all with the work but, I'm glad Possum enjoyed herself so much. I think she deserved it especially after having to clean up such a big filing cabinet mess at her rock.... now I wonder how that happened. I hear she didn't even have time to change her underwear before Hazel wisked her off to the party! And I hear someone's mouth was plum full of sandwiches so that there was no warning hoot as planned! Oh well, seems it all went well... even the meatballs!
Jennie, as for my favorite episode: all the black and whites of course, but I have some color favorites: Aunt Bee takes flying lessons, Aunt Bee starts a Chinese restaurant, Aunt Bee buys a car and learns to drive.... I guess I'm starting to identify with the older crowd and seeing how good it is to still believe we can do whatever we set our minds to doing. I guess I just like seeing such determination and confidence... makes me think I've still got a lot I can do yet!
~Clara~
I'm not gonna pay Doc Andrews $5 just so I can hear him say, "We're no spring chickens anymore." Well maybe he isn't!
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10167: Hi Porch! My favorite ep. are the side car, and the one where Barney has the lamp and makes wish`s. You all have a great day. FRANKIE FLINT
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10168: I'm here and I'm gone. Been a busy day and I'm off to bed. Just wanted to say goodnight to all my good friends on the porch! God bless and keep you. Love, Boo
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10169: Hey yall! TV Guide is having a favorite TV Theme Song poll listing 50 TV shows from the past. Currently, Andy is No. 1, but barely. Cheers and Friends are close behind. Please vote there. The site is:
http://www.tvguide.com/magazine/issues/021028/poll.asp
Thanks! Let's keep Ange and Barn #1!!!
Jimmy Dean
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10170: Well here I am up at midnight and doing nothing much so I did my duty and voted, Jimmy Dean. Thanks for letting us know. The rest of you... do your civic duty for Mayberry! ~Clara~
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10171: "The tears on my pillow bespeak the pain that is in my heart."-----Ramona Wiley
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10172: Mornin' porch- I just miss so much with working and nursin' an ailin' young un. Little Opie came to me on Sunday night last week and asked what Chicken pox looked like... well, you know the rest. He has one of the worst cases the Drs. have ever seen in their years of practice. EVEN on the bottom of his feet!! Doin' much better now. Starting to scab over, just won't let him back in school yet, watching for infection. They were the large water blisters. Bordering on shingles. Painful, VERY painful. Other than that, we are doing well. Off of work today, so think I'll clean that hall closet... (((((porch))))). ~New Neighbor.

Prayers for Romeena and all those not up to par! (Get it Asa?)
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10173: Howdy Porch! Romeena, hope you get to feeling better. Ya'll have a wonderful Monday - Ma heed it bout to bust, this weather will do a number on your sinus.

Sending Hugs and Love!

Happy
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10174: Thanks for the heads up Jimmy Dean. I also did my duty and voted, as I plan to do tomorrow also!
New Neighbor I am sorry to hear about your little one's chicken pox. I sure hope he gets to feeling better soon.
Hey to Salty Dog. I am sorry to hear about the passing of your friend's dog. I haven't had a pet since I was a kid. I think I am just too lazy to commit to cleaning up after an animal. I do understand how much pet owner's love their animals though. A few years back my brother's dog passed on somewhat unexpectedly. I happened to drop in on him, (which I NEVER do) just as he was preparing to bury his dear friend. That is a day I will never forget. I hope your friend finds some peace in knowing she gave her pet a happy life.

Well, since it is election day tomorrow, why not take a vote on what we should have for breakfast? Eggs: scrambled or sunny side up? Bacon or Sausage? Oatmeal or grits? (I know, I know!) Pancakes or hash browns? Coffee or tea? Juice or Milk? What's it gonna be?
Have a great day friends!
Mary Wiggins
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10175: New Neighbor, my youngest had chicken pox like that too with blisters even on her feet so she couldn't walk. We got out her little scooter horse that she had as a toddler and she used it as a sort of makeshift 'wheelchair'....lol it was a sight but, it was much easier for her to get around. Maybe you could find your boy something like that too. BTW, maybe having chicken pox this bad is a precursor to having shingles later because when she was a teen she had shingles two or maybe three times. Apparently, she just doesn't have the immunity the rest of us have to the c.p. virus. Just something to keep heads up about later on cause when my daughter began complaining about the pain I thought she was exagerating a simple rash. Prayers for your son's quick recovery. ~Clara~
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10176: I have never had chicken pox and I sure don't want them now! When I worked at the hospital they tested me to see if I was immune and i was not, so I guess I have just been lucky.

I'm plum tired today. Baby girl drank some juice yesterday that gave her a painful diaper rash so she was up alot last night! Hope tonight is better. I have to keep reminding myself that, "the days are long, but the years are short.". My little ones will be grown in no time.
Hope you all have a good evening.

Boo
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10177: Afternoon Y'all.Sorry to hear about the sick lil' ones-I work with kids and hate to see them feeling bad. Sending get well wishes and prayers for them and Romeena.
Yeah Mavis, put me in the Cutlass please! I noticed the link here quite a while back and thought I'd check it out. Hope you get lots more Porchsters in there.
I am worn out from that wonderful surprise party y'all gave me for typing message 10,000!
Well,I'm gonna go cause I'm watching TAGS-an episode I haven't seen in awhile: The one where Aunt Bee gets the ladies protesting about the county taking Mr. Frisbee's (think that's his name) land in order to build a highway. Y'all know the one with the drunk rooster!
"We will NOT move,we will NOT move!"
"Say,that rooster's got the blind staggers"
Gotta go now,cause Barney's about to get them singing! "We will NOT sing,we will NOT sing!"
Hard headed,ornery Southern women- gotta love it!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10178: What is the "Cutlass" anyway?
Mary Wiggins
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10179: Hi Mary Wiggins, I think a "Cutlass" is a car? I got a speeding ticket in one twice, they can go pretty fast!;o)

Happy
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10180: No, no, no. The Mayberry High Union Cutlass is the yearbook from Barney and Andy's school. We have one that is updated by Mavis. Her Email address is msflossie@lycos.com Just email her and she will add you to the pages! It's neat to see everyone. There are birthday entries and IM names. The Cutlass can be viewed at www. geocities.com/porchsters/ Check it out! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers. The youn' un is doing MUCH better. Just anxious to get out and about. ~New Neighbor
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10181: /what did I do?/

November 04, 2002 - Msg 10182: font check
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10183: Well I'm all embarassed now but thank you New Neighbor for fix'in the confusion. Let me shuffle off and see if'in I can find that Pointy Hat so I can go and sit in the dummy corner...

Happy
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10184: Happy, was it Frieberger who gave you that speeding ticket? You know, he used to be the sewer inspecter. He's not a policeman. Look real close at his badge. It's a manhole cover. Mary Wiggins, that's one of my favorites episodes too. I like the part where Barney describes Aunt Bee to Andy. Andy says "She's got a mean left hook, but I think you can take her."
- Hazel
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10185: ooops, that was Possum talking about that episode... not Mary Wiggins.
-Haze
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10186: Good Evening All! Dont forget to vote tomorrow.
FRANKIE FLINT
November 04, 2002 - Msg 10187: Good evening everyone - I think I'll get up extra early and make breakfast for everyone. I think I'll do a buffet (one should buffet their body daily - it's in the Scriptures you know :) ) We'll have eggs, hashbrowns, some salsa on the side, ketchup too! some pancakes, waffes with maple syrple, blueberry muffins, feresh squeezed OJ , coffee and tea ( and diet dew!), maybe some grits for you southerners, and hotdogs for the Matlock fans, oh - and who knows what else. . .

hope to see you all there!!

homemaker