November 13, 2025 - Msg 121037: Well Billy Ray, it’s supposed to be sunny up in the N.E. part of our state today. That being said, I’m hoping one more mowing and leaf 🍁 mulching should do it for me...But on the other hand, I’m not OVEREXPECTING.... 🌬🍁 🍂🍁🍂

G-F
November 13, 2025 - Msg 121038: Speaking of blowing...I’ll blow off the Porch with my leaf blower whilst I’m at it too!...

G-F ....🌬🍂🍁🍂🍁
November 14, 2025 - Msg 121039:

Hey, good sweep G-F! Looks mighty nice.
I'll put out the plaid wool blankets and the hot chocolate
cups...with a sick of cinnamon in each. Marshmallows optional.
It's gonna turn a little 'colder' on my end of the porch!
Maybe rain on Saturday.
Prayers,
MDC
November 15, 2025 - Msg 121040:

There was an old hobo named Dave,
Who used "fancy" words, what a knave!
"Tuscarora" was one,
But it 'warped' Opie's fun,
so the bum left town not so brave!

:)



November 15, 2025 - Msg 121041:

GOOD SABBATH!


November 16, 2025 - Msg 121042: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121043: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121044: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121045: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121046: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121047: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121048: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121049: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121050: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121051: MESSAGE REMOVED
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121052: Already Sent Floyd a message about these posts...
November 16, 2025 - Msg 121053: Nothing to worry about. Just a "spammer" or sorts that was trying to post some spam/advertising/etc here on the porch. They last did this back in January 2023 and I'm sure they'll do it again. --Floyd

November 16, 2025 - Msg 121054:

Thanks Floyd! We will just give 'em
the Big freeze! Well, we got a little bit of
rain from this weekend's storm, but not
what i was hoping for. Hang in there folks!
MDC


November 17, 2025 - Msg 121055: Wish we had some cool temperatures here, MDC. It is just relentless heat and humidity. So sick of it.

Sorry have been missing but been very busy with work and everything else but wanted to check in and say hello.

Boo
November 19, 2025 - Msg 121056:

Well, we DID indeed get a refreshing rain today!
In fact, at my house, I even got some hail.
Just pea-sized, so no damage.
We are suppose to get some more rain, but we'll see!
Hey to Boo. Hang in there, it will cool down
"eventually!" 🙂

MDC
November 19, 2025 - Msg 121057:

Hello Porchsters, to any and all who are looking in,
I am asking for special prayers for our dear
Possum. She, and her family need prayers right now, and you all
have been so faithful to prayer requests in the past, that
I am asking you for them for her. Thanks so much porch family!
Love, MDC


November 19, 2025 - Msg 121058: Praying for Possum and her family.

Boo
November 19, 2025 - Msg 121059: PORCH MEMORY:

November 21, 2012 - Msg 91167: Pretty much the same way you described, Boo, except I've never used brown sugar, and would only use 3/4 cup of regular sugar, in deference to my diabetes. It leaves it a bit tart, but I like it that way. I might put 1/4 cup of brown sugar in it, and cut the white sugar to 1/2 cup. I'll bet the brown sugar gives it an interesting taste. I have some turbinado sugar, I'll bet that would work too. I'm with you, I much prefer the homemade kind, but I usually buy one can of the jellied stuff, for those who just think they have to have it. I even cut out both ends of the can so I can get it out whole and unbroken, then slice it into elegant little slices (a left-over practice from my mom), but I never eat it. Too sweet, and I like the whole-berry, homemade kind. Sometimes, in addition to the orange zest, I use a little tool I have and cut long curls from the peel, and lay them on top of the sauce after it's in its bowl. Makes a pretty dish.

I'm planning to make a German's Sweet Chocolate cake, if I can manage it, with all else there is to do. Wish I didn't have to go to PT in the morning, so I could get the house spruced up, but PT is helping to build my strength, so I'll go. Thursday I'll be at Terri's for dinner, which just leaves me Friday to get ready for the dinner I'm making on Saturday. I bought some of the groceries this afternoon - the things they typically run out of. I'll go again on Friday to get the rest of it. With my finances as tight as they are right now, being on 60% of my pay since June, I had to wait for the rest of it until Friday, after my check is deposited. I guess I could have gotten it all, but it would have really left me low on cash, and besides, I was worn out and wanted to just get out of that store!

Well, I'm off to bed. Tomorrow will be a busy day. Blessings, folks! --Romeena


November 19, 2025 - Msg 121060: Here's a christmas movie quote, MDC:
"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: Candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup."

Boo

November 19, 2025 - Msg 121061: I miss hearing about the trips to Babe’s chicken 🍗 especially when she took Rev there...My BIL had a business trip and got to go to the Babe’s she normally went to. He appreciated her tip and said it was as good if not better than she claimed...

God As My Witness....I Thought Turkey’s Could Fly!
G-F....

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November 20, 2025 - Msg 121062: Thank you,MDC. Thanks,Boo. They prayers sure mean a lot.

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possum u.a.r.
November 20, 2025 - Msg 121063: THE prayers.

possum again
November 20, 2025 - Msg 121064: Sending up “Possum” prayers 🙏🏻 especially hard over the Holidays....G-F
November 20, 2025 - Msg 121065: Sometimes We are the Author...
Sometimes We are the Messenger
Sometimes We are Just the conduit!.....🤷🏼‍♂️ 🕯 ....🙏🏻
November 20, 2025 - Msg 121066: Wayell, I don't know about removing those advertising posts. I'm looking for a good deal on a used car, a freezer, a side of beef, an old cannon and a fur wrap. I bet the nice fellers posting here could have set me right up.

Billy Ray the Retired Postman
November 21, 2025 - Msg 121067: Just CALL THE MAN Billy Ray....CALL THE MAN!....🤣🤣🤣 Maybe you may have to settle for the “special” at the diner, but remember, those chickens🐓 HAVE done a LOT of flying tho....

G-F
p.s. possum check your e-mail...
November 21, 2025 - Msg 121068: Aww,thank you,G-F!! That touched my heart. Appreciate you and all of the prayers.

possum once more
November 21, 2025 - Msg 121069:

:-)

November 22, 2025 - Msg 121070: Good Day Porch Friends ! and Happy Thanksgiving ! Well we got a little rain here on the Ga end - All good here ! Gonna read the archives !.Love to all ! SPOT
November 24, 2025 - Msg 121071: I got myself motivated to clean the leaves out of my gutters. I decided to relax now and rock a spell on the porch.

Billy Ray the Retired Postman
November 24, 2025 - Msg 121072: I knew your Christmas movie quote Boo. Here's one I like:

This fog's as thick as peanut butter!

You mean pea soup.

You eat what you like, and I'll eat what I like!

Billy Ray the Retired Postman
November 25, 2025 - Msg 121073: Good Tuesday morning folks, just stopping in to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has a great day.

Prayers and blessings to all
Big Maude
November 25, 2025 - Msg 121074: Happy Thanksgiving to you too,Maude.

Going to be a different kind of Thanksgiving this year for my family,as my dear sister undergoes breast cancer surgery tomorrow. If you will,please keep her in your prayers. All of us would greatly appreciate them. Will keep you posted on how she does. Thanks,friends.

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possum u.a.r.
November 25, 2025 - Msg 121075: Prayers 🙏🏻 Possum and for your Sister & family....G-F
November 25, 2025 - Msg 121076: Hello friends, just wanted to jump on and fill you in on some things. Bruce has been in the heart hospital since last Friday. He was having chest pain at work and the took him to the ER where he was admitted and the various tests done. Good news is that he did not have a heart attack. Bad news is that he is completely blocked up in three different coronary arteries. They gave him a choice of stents or bypass surgery and he chose the stents. They were planning to do it today but his kidney function is not good due to the contrast they inject during the tests. He has chronic kidney disease and his numbers dont look good since the tests. the cardiologist is being very careful and doing some things that might improve the numbers by tomorrow afternoon, like giving IV fluids to flush the kidneys. If the numbers are better tomorrow they will attempt to stent one of the vessels, using a minimum amount of the contrast dye. They would send him home and let the kidneys rest for a month, and then do another stent. So, it would all be done in stages. I think the doc is making the right choice because he is not having chest pain at this point and his labs look good as far as no sign of a heart attack. He is just tired of being in the hospital. Please lift a prayer that all goes well and that he is able to go home soon. Thanks! I will keep you updated.

Boo
November 25, 2025 - Msg 121077: PS-prayer for your sister, Possum. <3

Boo
November 25, 2025 - Msg 121078:

Yes indeed prayers for both situations.
God's blessings upon you.
Peace,
MDC


November 26, 2025 - Msg 121079: Boo...I will add 🙏🏻 for Bruce to my prayer list....Everyone, try to have the best day with the cards that are dealt to you!...It’s hard sometimes with all that goes on during the Holidays...

Hopefully this link works...One of my favorite pictures....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/316268999044669/posts/1730114644326757/

G-F
November 26, 2025 - Msg 121080: Just letting my Porch family know that my sister's surgery went well. She's in recovery now and still has a long road ahead of her,so please keep the prayers going for her. Thank y'all so much.
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possum u.a.r.
November 27, 2025 - Msg 121081: I wish my Porch family a Happy Thanksgiving! I am so very grateful for you all.

possum again
November 27, 2025 - Msg 121082:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
Prayers continue, and GF, I hope you dont
get snowed in today.
God bless,
MDC :)


November 27, 2025 - Msg 121083:

Peg...a "new girl" in Mayberry,
Her daddy was rich...oh yes, very.
Peg and Andy did date,
Then Andy was "late,"
But all ended up very merry! :)


November 28, 2025 - Msg 121084: MDC...Cold here, but just a dusting of snow, my Son who lives in Cleveland got 6”+ of the stuff ❄️..
Hope everyone had a decent day or the best they could do. *Possum check in when you can about your Sister..
G-F
November 28, 2025 - Msg 121085: Hey G-F and everybody. It turned cold here too,but no snow. Keep that stuff on your end of the Porch,G-F!!

You might have missed my post about my sister,G-F. Surgery went well and she's back home and doing pretty good. She'll start chemo after Christmas. Still has a lot to go through ,so please keep praying for her. Thanks for your concern,G-F and for everyone's prayers and kind thoughts.
All things considered, Thanksgiving was nice. Hope every Porchster had a good one.
Y'all stay warm,well,except for maybe MDC! We could use some of his warm Arizona temps here at my rock over the coming days!
Take care,all.
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possum u.a.r.
November 28, 2025 - Msg 121086: Hope everyone had a good thanksgiving. Bruce got to come home but still has not had the stents put in because his kidney function is not yet good enough. They are going to attempt to place one stent on Friday and then the other two a week or two later to prevent exposure of the kidneys to too much of the contrast. In the meantime, he is staying home, resting, no stress and taking blood thinners. He has no chest pain since last Friday when he was pushing himself and too stressed at work. He is taking off the month of December to get everything taking care of and will be going back to work with medical restrictions and see how he does. I want him to go ahead and retire but he is stubborn and wants to work one more year to get back some of his retirement investment that was lost over the past few years. Thank you for the prayers.
Our Thanksgivng was smaller than usual but still nice and enjoyed being with family.

Boo
November 28, 2025 - Msg 121087: Forgot to mention our little grandbaby, Jonah got his cast off for good but now has to wear this awful brace all the time that is like boots on both feet with a kind of bar in between them that holds the right foot out where it is supposed to be. I just hate that he has to wear it but the little thing is so good-natured and seems to deal well with it. He has to wear it for 23 hours a day for the next few months, then 18 hours a day for 3 to 4 years! I wonder how he is going to learn to walk. Frustrating but I know it is necessary for keep him from being handicapped later by the foot. Poor little guy.

I for one, am already really tired of the thanksgiving food. I have had it twice and I am DONE. Too rich for me.

Boo
November 29, 2025 - Msg 121088: Sorry Possum I don’t know how I miss that post...Glad things went well, and will continue prayers for her an for other Porch families...A lot of up and downs this time of the year.

G-F
November 29, 2025 - Msg 121089: Indeed,G-F.
Thank you so much for keeping Cathy in your prayers,friend.

possum again
November 29, 2025 - Msg 121090: Pathology report found NO cancer in lymph nodes removed during surgery or in the other breast!!
God is answering prayers!! Thank you Lord.

possum once more


November 30, 2025 - Msg 121091: God is Good 🙌🏻....
December 01, 2025 - Msg 121092:

HI ALL, I have been busy putting up my outdoor
Christmas display. All is going well, my
next door neighbor is helping me. They are such good
people.
Are there any changes to the Christmas card list?
I'm not sure about PappaBear. His phone number
keeps going to VM. I sent him a card about a
week ago. It has not come back, so I'm just not
sure if he is still amongst the living or not.
Hang in there. I wish more folks would post,
but with all the other media options out there
this format, simple as it is, may have a shelf life.
I sure hope not however, as I have really loved this porch! :)
God bless you all, Prayers,
MDC
December 02, 2025 - Msg 121093: No changes to my address, MDC. I plan on sending Christmas cards as always.
The porch may not be as full as it used to be but it still matters and the folks left on it are very important to me. Its been such a wonderful place to be even after nearly 24 years now.

The weather has been wonderful and cold for a Texan this week but I love it, as you all know. Havent done all the christmas decorating yet but hopefully will get it done soon.
I took Bruce out of the house today on this beautiful, cool and sunny day. We took a drive to a nearby state park called Goose Island state park and parked near "The Big Tree" that is supposedly 2000 years old, I think. We had a picnic and enjoyed the weather. He is feeling good and has an appointment with the cardiologist on Thursday and will have his labs drawn to check his kidney function to see when we can go forward with the heart cath and stents.

We were discussing the fact that he didnt go hunting in November as he almost always does. He hunts at a state wildlife refuge that allows a certain number of hunters in to thin the population of deer (there are so many!). Well, he decided not to go this year, which I really believe would have killed him. Its quite a hike through brush and very rugged hunting. I imagine he would have had a heart attack out there and it would have been really bad. Thank God he didnt go.

Thanks for your prayers and kind words. We are doing ok, day by day.

Possum, was so glad to hear that they found no cancer in those lymphs!

Better go..

Boo
December 02, 2025 - Msg 121094:

OH BOO, your post reminded me to tell you not to worry
about the placemats, especially with all you are going thru
at this time. I have another set of mats that I just put
on the table today. Please put those on the 'far' back burner.
So glad that Bruce is doing better. As you well know, HE is your
focus right now! I know that you will help nurse him back to health!
And yes, I do want to mention a natural kidney supplement that
I took after my heart valve surgery 5 years ago, and I still
take one about once a week. It is called "KidneyPro" and are
capsules. I get them from Amazon. You can look it up. It has
several herbs that help with kidney function! It really improved
my kidney function, and even my nephrologist (back then) was surprised
how well I was doing. Just sayin'. :)
I hope GF is doing ok with the snow.
A big HEY to Charlotte, KY girl, New Neighbor, MBM, and all!
Prayers,
MDC
December 03, 2025 - Msg 121095: Continued prayers for Bruce and for us all. Thank you,Boo- my sister's surgeon phoned her to let her know that the cancer did not spread,so praise God!

Well, I probably won't be able to send Christmas cards this year. My family and I are having the worst string of bad luck that I can remember. It sounds like something out of a tacky reality show but it is very real. I have been in some tough spots but never like this. Wasn't raised to scrape and do things like go to pawn shops,sell items,worry about lights being cut off or family being evicted but folks,the wolf is at the door. I am SO weary of it all. Bone weary. This isn't living,it's surviving.

Please know I am only venting here,not asking for a thing except prayers. I need to get this out,to let my porch family know. I might step back from here,from social media,I just feel like shutting down and giving up.I know I can't,though.

Here's the story- several months ago my daughter & Laci moved about 2 hours from me. They were living in my old place until conditions got too bad and repairs too costly. They hoped for better opportunities in their new home,but nothing,not one thing ,has gone right.

My daughter had her vehicle repossessed,we got it back with the help of a dear friend,now I owe the friend $3000 for the loan. Then the vehicle had issues,took it to a repair shop,the estimate was over $2500. Who has that? Reluctantly, I asked a cousin for help. He called the shop,talked them down to essential repairs and got the price down to under $1000 & he planned to go up and do the rest of the repairs himself.

So,my daughter picks up the vehicle,heads the 4 miles home, and barely gets in the parking lot when the van catches on fire! Thank God she got out safely. She has been sick from breathing the fumes,though.

Fire investigation says "auto fraud" with strong indication of engine tampering and negligence. I think the ship took revenge when my cousin talked the repair cost down to $900 something dollars.

She contacted a lawyer & should get a settlement from this ,we hope so,but not sure how long it will take. And I owe my cousin close to $1000 for a burned up van!

Meanwhile,they are stuck in an apartment 2 hours from me without a vehicle, poor Laci can't go anywhere, money is being spent on online food orders,supplies, Uber,and they are short on their rent. Has to be paid by the 5th or they'll be evicted

Today, I am going into town and will try to sell my old wedding rings. You do what you gotta do. This is absolutely breaking me,not the rings, but the worry that my Laci might be homeless. They can't return to live in my place even if they had a way down here.

Y'all life is a nightmare right now! I shouldn't have all these worries,my daughter is a grown woman but my grandmother's heart,y'all. I would do anything for my Laci.

There's one more part- my daughter has a very important doctor's appt. today down this way. She needs to stick with this doctor due to her health issues. Something has been going on with bilirubin in her urine & there will be a liver specialist at today's appt. Please pray. Please. I need her to be well enough to care for Laci. Laci needs her mama.

We had to rent a car so she could get down here. She also has belongings she needs to get out of my place,so hoping she can do that today as well. Then my plans are to sell my property,use a tiny bit to help Mr. Possum and myself and put the rest aside for my future if anything happens to him.

Haven't seen my girls since late August so looking forward to seeing them briefly when they come through this way. Hopefully,they will have a safe trip down and back. I swear I don't think I can take one more phone call with bad news!!

I do not enjoy life. Tired of struggling and I can't believe this is my life. I am grateful for the many blessings,don't think I don't realize them. It's just so hard waking up every day in survival mode.

And then there's Mr. Possum. Y'all know what happened there. If you would continue to pray for him,for me,as I keep pushing through each day as his caregiver.

I am sorry if this is a lot. I know it is. But this porch has always been a safe place for me,a place full of love and caring,and I just needed to let this all out. I carry so much inside.

I know life is tough for everyone these days and I pray for every single Porchster. Please pray for me.
Peace and Love, possum
December 03, 2025 - Msg 121096: Well,hit a snag with the rental car and she won't make this important doctor's appointment.
I tell y'all,it just will not end!!
Keep praying,please!
December 03, 2025 - Msg 121097: That was me,possum again,sorry.
December 03, 2025 - Msg 121098: Once more,sorry to keep taking up so much porch space- Doctor will do virtual appointment with daughter today. Please keep praying for us. Thanks,y'all.

possum again
December 03, 2025 - Msg 121099: Had about 4 inches of snow in these parts yesterday. Some kids came by at 8 and offered to shovel my driveway. I always say yes to any kids trying to earn money so that was a no brainer. It had nothing to do with me getting a bit long in the tooth.

Billy Ray the Retired Postman
December 04, 2025 - Msg 121100:

Oh dear possum, prayers for sure!
I am so sorry that you are going thru all this.
How I wish that I could be there to help out,
especially when what family you do have is also
trying to cope with so much.
I am glad that at least Shana could have a virtual
visit with the doctor.
As my Pastor said recently, in these strange times
we need to pray hard! (And I am for you and yours.)
Please, vent here on the porch anytime, and since many of us
know your location, I'm sure some willh help if they can. :)
Sincerely,
MDC
December 04, 2025 - Msg 121101: Continue prayers 🙏🏻for sure Possum...You sure have a lot on your plate...Just know your Porch Family will be praying hard for all of you...

Try to Stay Strong 💪 we know it’s hard....

G-F
December 04, 2025 - Msg 121102: Thank you,MDC and G-F.

Rent has been paid. Thank God!!

Please continue to pray for us.

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possum u.a.r.
December 04, 2025 - Msg 121103: Oh Possum, I am so sorry for all you are going through, and believe me, I understand much of it. We have had to help support Erin in so many ways and her health is worse with the RA, and hearing loss is worse and she needs new hearing aids. Her car was totaled in the hail storm and she is driving my old suburban and cant afford to put gas in it so I have been shelling out money for that. Ugh. These kids, and when there are little children involved it tears you apart because you have to help the little ones.
Bruce is scheduled for the stents tomorrow afternoon and I hope that goes ok.
I'm not telling you my issues to draw attention to myself, only to assure you that I understand and feel your pain, my friend. Life is really hard for so many people right now. I dont know how many people are making their grocery bill alone. Every time I go to the store I just can't believe the prices. I wish I had some real words of encouragement but all I can say is I care and love you. You are in my prayers! PS-dont worry about those Christmas cards. The cost of stamps went up again!~

MDC, thanks for your understanding. Just the other day I started working on one of the placemats and before I finished it all of this happened with Bruce. I'll get them done one day!

Boo
December 05, 2025 - Msg 121104: Boo...Prayers for Bruce, Hopefully everything goes well and it helps him get regulated and feeling better....

Everyone hold on tight, the Holidays are a bumpy ride!

G-F
December 05, 2025 - Msg 121105: Good afternoon Folks! Hope everyone is doing ok today.
MDC: I was thinking you had kindly taken over our Christmas card list . When you have time could you please e mail me the current list. My e mail address is therapylady33@yahoo.com
For the life of me I can’t find my list anywhere.
Thanks
Big Maude/Jo Ann

December 06, 2025 - Msg 121106: Sometimes....you just want to run out into a huge field in the middle of nowhere and scream until you have a sore throat.

Trust me. I know.

John Masters
December 06, 2025 - Msg 121107: Very sorry to hear that, John Masters.

Thank you all for the prayers. IT is a process with Bruce. We wanted to get the stents placed yesterday but kidney function was still not good enough so were sent to a very busy ER in the city and IV fluids and labs done, then at 9pm transferred to a room. The copay for a few hours waiting in the ER was 350 dollars with insur@nce and medicare! Good grief. Anyway, he is getting lots of IV fluid to flush the kidneys and drinking lots of water. Kidney doc was there yesterday and cardiologist this morning. His kidney numbers are improving a lot so we have out fingers crossed that he will be able to get the stents on Monday. Will let you all know.

I am about to go back up to the hospital...maybe I will take my christmas cards to write. I have usually gotten to them by now.

Sean and I got out and put some colored lights on the house and pulled out the old blow molds of frosty and santa. Bruce would think it was kind of trashy but we like it. Too bad Bruce. lol

Gotta run,
Boo
December 06, 2025 - Msg 121108: John Masters, I am reminded of this song:
And so I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
Just to get it all out, what's in my head
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"What's going on?"

4 Non Blondes-What's Up?

https://youtu.be/6NXnxTNIWkc?si=zwLVJb4yDyBeCPGd

Billy Ray the Retired Postman


December 07, 2025 - Msg 121109:

Good one Billy Ray!
Plus this song really perks me up,
especially this year...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6NewtnVN2Y&list=RDX6NewtnVN2Y&start_radio=1
MDC

December 08, 2025 - Msg 121110: Hi porch friends.I hope everybody had a good Thanksgiving.I was just reading the posts to get caught up.Prayers for Possum and family.Also for Boo and family.I can relate to both.I am without a vehicle right now myself.My car finally gave up a couple months ago and I really can't afford to go in debt for even a used one right now.So I am renting one once in a while and using ubers.I will keep you all in my prayers.MDC if you wouldn't mind could you email me the Christmas card list?We had some snow ,about 5 inches,but thankfully it's melted now.I am not ready to have to shovel my steps and driveway everyday yet.Thanks for letting me stop by and visit.Wish I could do it more often.Take care-ky girl
December 08, 2025 - Msg 121111: Thank you so much,ky girl. I sure am sorry about your car and hope things work out to where you will soon have another vehicle. It's so hard when you don't have a reliable vehicle or one at all!
Y'all,please keep Boo's Bruce in your prayers.Word is he's getting stent #1 in today.
Stay warm and keep looking up!

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possum u.a.r.

December 09, 2025 - Msg 121112:

HI PORCHSTERS,
I just emailed out an updated porchster list.
If you don't see it in your inbox,
check your junkmail folder!
KY Girl has a new address!
Thanks,
MDC
December 09, 2025 - Msg 121113: Thanks for sharing that video, Billy Ray. I really like that song. I have heard it several times but didnt know who sang it. Gonna add it to my Itunes playlist.

Well, Bruce is back home and stent done, werent able to do all they wanted but have some further tests to do. He is doing well though and kidney function improving. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers.

Boo
December 09, 2025 - Msg 121114: Thanks for the card list, MDC!

Boo
December 09, 2025 - Msg 121115: PORCH MEMORY:

December 11, 2004 - Msg 25694: Sugarplum's in jail... Sugarplum's in jail...
(trying to sound like Otis singing it to Barney)

Them little furkids can be pesty at times. Barney commenced to barking his fool head off tonight when we brought in the tree. Now everytime he walks through the livingroom he looks at it, gives a couple of small warning woofs and then makes a wide berth around it. It has him scared. But it's his first Christmas so I reckon he'll get used to it.
I hope Sugarplum gets out soon and is repentant Ro.

Asa

December 09, 2025 - Msg 121116:

Thanks for the memory, Boo.
I sure do miss those two folks!
Peace,
MDC


December 10, 2025 - Msg 121117: Boo...That’s good news, hopefully he keeps improving so they can complete the procedure....
G-F
December 11, 2025 - Msg 121118:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEAR FLOYD!! mdc


December 12, 2025 - Msg 121119:

Fraa-jill-lay 🙂


December 12, 2025 - Msg 121120:
And one for BOO...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR1ujXx2p-I&list=RDYR1ujXx2p-I&start_radio=1

mdc
December 12, 2025 - Msg 121121:

There once was a goat they called Jimmy,
Who went "up-town," what a ninny,
He ate dy-no-mite,
which aint very bright,
But ol' Barn made him leave with a 'whinny!' (on his french harp)

:)

December 12, 2025 - Msg 121122: Good one MDC....You’re education was worth every penny..
Even tho a penny costs more to make than it’s worth these days...lol

G-F
December 12, 2025 - Msg 121123: Happy Friday evening, Porchsters! I thought of you all today as I wrote out Christmas cards. I had a crazy busy summer and an even busier fall, but I can barely begin to tell you what kept me so busy. The usual I guess—swimming, gardening, yard work, trips to the woods with my husband, etc. I’m not a resolution maker or keeper, but if I was, I would add to my list to relax and enjoy a band concert at the gazebo even if there are spiders and stop by the porch more often. I’ve missed you all. I appreciate the Asa story about Sugar Plum. I read some of Ro’s stories today. She was quite a writer with a great sense of humor as well as a wise woman. Good people visit this porch. Merry Christmas to all. Hopefully I’ll stop by again before the new year.
Charlotte Tucker
December 12, 2025 - Msg 121124: Catching up…. Many prayers going up for you, possum! (((Hugs))))
Charlotte
December 13, 2025 - Msg 121125:

Thanks, GF, they usually take me about 4 're-writes' to get one
done, as some words are hard to rhyme with!
HI to Charlotte. Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, please try to post more often, tell us of your hikes,
adventures etc. :)
Here is a general question for y'all. As i was watching TAGS
tonight on Me-TV, it was the Dogs, dogs, dogs episode, and I
got to wondering... was this the only episode that featured
the fact that Barney had a lunch box? Usually Aunt Bee
would bring lunch, or they would go to the diner.
Just curious. :)
MDC
December 13, 2025 - Msg 121126: Hey MDC,
Not sure about the lunchbox. All I remember is that he didn’t want to share his Mister Cookie Bar and that he gets an afternoon sinking spell. 🤣 Very happy to be back here. Extremely snowy on my porch today!!! I’ve been getting a kick out of Possum and Boo’s vintage Christmas pics on FB. Too funny! I do remember when my family’s trees looked like those. Simpler times.
Charlotte Tucker
December 13, 2025 - Msg 121127:

Yes, CT, back when tinsel "ruled!" :)

mdc
December 14, 2025 - Msg 121128: Thanks for that video Christmas greeting, MDC :)

I will be mailing my christmas cards on Monday.

Been busy, busy. Bruce has been behaving and doing ok. He has his follow up with the cardiologist on Chrismas Eve afternoon, if you can believe it. That poor doctor never gets a break, it seems.

Hope you all are well and staying warm. By the time the cold front got all the way down here it was fairly weak but I will take it over the warm humid weather we had prior.

Take care,
Boo
December 15, 2025 - Msg 121129: Appreciated Billy Ray’s “what’s goin’ on?” I wonder that every day!! Lol Love that Carpenter Christmas song, MDC! I need to get out my Carpenter Christmas CD. The time is going fast. Only 10 days until Christmas! Brrrrr! Cold again on this here porch today and still loads of snow, but there’s hopefully a warmup on the way! Prayers for possum and daughter and Boo and Bruce.
Charlotte Tucker
December 15, 2025 - Msg 121130: My vote for best Christmas song ever:

John Berry-O Holy Night

https://youtu.be/8UPar71vybk?feature=shared

Billy Ray the Retired Postman
December 16, 2025 - Msg 121131: Hey y'all- Thanks for the prayers,Charlotte ( and others),I truly appreciate every one.
Just learned that " New Neighbor" has lost her father,so please keep Sandi and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Haven't heard John Berry in forever- that is one beautiful rendition. Thanks,Billy Ray.
And " What's Up" should be my theme song- lol
Y'all take care and keep warm. It has been brutally cold here- DANG cold,as Rev would say! I sure despise it. Give me 100 degree temps ANY day!
**************
possum u.a.r.