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 22, 2026 - Msg 121309:
Romeena Says…Do, Do, a BIG TExas size dollop of Daisy !….
If a little is good then a LOT Has to be better?….G-F
March 22, 2026 - Msg 121310:
And I even swept 🧹 the Porch in her honor too!….G-F
March 23, 2026 - Msg 121311:
Good sweep G-F. The porch looks nice and clean, other than
that big dollop of Daisy! :)
I hope everyone is doing OK these days.
Our March heatwave continues. 106's are usual for June,
but not for March! Very strange indeed.
Hang in there folks!
MDC
March 23, 2026 - Msg 121312:
Happy Monday to all. I hope everyone is A OK.
My end of the porch has had some wacky weather this month. We went from 70-75 degrees to freezing temperature, snow, ice in places and then back to Spring like weather. It was close to 80 degrees over weekend and its 59 degrees today. That is how March weather is in Northeast Tennessee.
Everything with us has been pretty quiet. We got to see the grandbabies yesterday. Tripp is growing up and looks like a little boy now and not a toddler. He is very entertaining. Baby girl Clarke is already 2 months old tomorrow and is already holding her head up on her own, smiles great big. Tripp is handing his big brother role quite well.
Work is mostly busy for me. I am working 3 days a week (M, Tues, Wednesday). Even though I am definitely old enough to retire I am not quite ready to stop working. I suppose I will Know when the times comes.
Guess that's about all for now.
Prayers and blessings to all
Big Maude
March 28, 2026 - Msg 121313:
HI ALL, Wow, a very slow porch lately!
I spent a couple of days with some friends in Prescott, AZ
this past week to get out of our weird heat wave.
They say it should be back in the 80s here by Tuesday, however.
They have a courthouse there built in 1910, and it is in the middle
of the town square. I sent GF a photo of the bandshell/gazebo.
It was first built in 1889, but deteriorated, so now, since 1910,
the floor is cement, so no spiders! ha It has held several
town bands over the years. Here's a link. It is a neat 'little' town.
https://prescott-az.gov/
This weekend I am doing my taxes; so much fun! ha
Hope everyone is doing OK. Stop by when you can.
Prayers,
MDC
March 28, 2026 - Msg 121314:
Oh Maudie, good to see ya! So good that Tripp
is doing well with Clarke!
Thanks for the prayers.
March 28, 2026 - Msg 121315:
MDC
March 29, 2026 - Msg 121316:
Yes MDC, it has been very slow on the porch. I have been checking in now and then but not seeing many here. Been busy these days but nothing i cant handle.
Finally bought one of those memory foam mattresses for my sewing room/guest room and it feels so nice. It will be nice to have a spare bed if needed. I really enjoy being in that room. Its very sunny and bright and I painted an old bookcase that belonged to my dad's family when he was a child. I put it in the room with some children's books and toys for when Jonah is ready for them. Folks, he is just the cutest, sweetest baby. All smiles. His little foot still turns in just a little. Dont know it will require more surgery later. He is a chubby little cherub for sure. You all would like him. Be sure I will watch Andy with him when he is ready for it. Lots of life lessons to learn from Andy. :)
What are all of you going to be doing for Easter this year? I will be out of town for the first time since I married Bruce. It will be the first time I havent cooked for the family in over 20 years. Whew! Sean and his two best friends were planning a trip to Lockhart (the BBQ capital of Texas) and invited me to come along. We always have a good time together. We all share memories (these friends have been Seans best friends since they very small children), and we always find something to laugh about. Thursday is Sean's birthday and he will be 31 if you can believe it! Went by fast.
Well, hope you all have a good week next week. I will check in.
Boo
April 03, 2026 - Msg 121317:
This show is the glue that holds me together.
April 03, 2026 - Msg 121318:
Amen #121317…..G-F
April 04, 2026 - Msg 121319:
Hey y'all- Thought I'd come out from underneath my rock for a bit! Hope everyone is doing well. I've been busy with doctor appointments, tests,and such. Getting the ol ticker checked out good after going 20 years without a cardiologist visit. I had an Ekg,treadmill stress test,echocardiogram and am currently wearing a heart monitor for 30 days. Next week I have a nuclear stress test and hopefully that'll be enough and my doctor can make the proper recommendations going forward. I know I have a few valve problems and we'll see if anything else pops up. Hope not!
Oh,and on top of all this,I developed a skin infection from what my doctor thinks was the tight band that they put on me for the Ekg. I thought the heart monitor was causing an allergy because I'm sensitive to adhesives but whatever caused it,the prescription cream the doctor prescribed seems to be helping. It's always something, though!
I don't have any updates on my daughter and Laci. Have not heard from my daughter in nearly a month. Whatever. I imagine they have moved by now,although I don't know where. I do know that God is watching over them and I am praying. That's all I can do and it's enough.
Gotta get this heart stuff behind me so that I can tackle the next thing,which is to get my property put up for sale. Looks like a busy Spring for ol possum!
I wish every one of you a Blessed Easter.
************
possum u.a.r.
P.S.I second your Amen up there,G-F!
April 05, 2026 - Msg 121320:
Happy Easter,Porch!
He is Risen!
possum again
April 06, 2026 - Msg 121321:
HI Porchsters! Happy Easter to all. Jesus is risen indeed! :)
Possum, good to see you posting. So glad that the heart tests
are going well. I have had those monitors too, and it aint easy
to sleep is it? (with it in the way!) My prayers continue
for your daughter and laci. Lord help them!
So sorry about the skin infection. Did he give you a topical?
I had a good Easter. I helped out at the Saturday evening service, and
34 people from 7 to 80 were baptized! We have an 'immersion' style
baptistry, and as each one stepped out, the organist pulled out the stops
witha might Praise God!. Very moving. Today, Easter, I just slept in, did
some trimming in my backyard, and just had a simple meal on my own this year.
BOO, I hope your "different" Easter went well today with Sean and the guys.
Did you enjoy some good BBQ?
HEY TO CHARLOTTE, JULIE, KY GIRL AND ALL!
I got a nice letter from PappaBear, and he and his new bride are going
to move into an apt soon! He is now 81 or 82! His health is still an issue,
but he said that his new bride has given him a renewed lease on life! :)
PRAYERS,
MDC
April 06, 2026 - Msg 121322:
Well,dang! I had written a long post and was about to wrap it up, when 💥 Poof💥- it vanished!
I'll just say thanks for the prayers,MDC and yes yo the monitor making it hard to get comfortable when sleeping. Oh,and yes,it's a topical cream.
Let me post this before it goes off into cyberspace with my first post!
God bless all- take care,friends.
************
possum u.a.r
April 06, 2026 - Msg 121323:
Not sure how " yes yo" got in my message- guess I was trying to sound like Goober! 😆
possum again
April 06, 2026 - Msg 121324:
Hey MDC….Check your e-Mail(s)…..You too Possum!…G-F
April 06, 2026 - Msg 121325:
Oh Possum, Ro told me once that after she 'lost' several
long posts, she statrted to write them on a word doc first, and then would do a 'copy/paste' into the comment box. I've done that a few times myself on longer ones.
Just a thought. :)
MDC
April 08, 2026 - Msg 121326:
Thanks for sharing Ro's tip,MDC. I'm not sure if I'm "ept" enough to do all that,though! Maybe from my laptop but I'm usually on my phone. I might give it a try!
Had the nuclear stress test yesterday and things went better than I anticipated. I didn't have some huge reaction when they increased my heart rate with the drug. Only thing was that my head felt " full" and I had some shortness of breath,but my heart didn't start pounding wildly or anything like I feared.
My test results were available online yesterday afternoon and from what I can tell,everything came out normal,so thank God for that. I still have to get the findings from the heart monitor, which I have to wear for 10 more days. Will keep y'all posted. Please keep the prayers going- thanks, friends. 💓
Y'all have a Mayberry kind of day! 😊
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possum u.a.r
April 08, 2026 - Msg 121327:
Praise the Lord Possum! :)
Yup, just give it all to Him.
Prayers continue.
MDC
April 08, 2026 - Msg 121328:
Thanks,MDC! I received the " official confirmation " this afternoon from my cardiologist- results were normal- thank God! Now just praying for the same with the heart monitor results. Will keep y'all posted.
possum again
April 09, 2026 - Msg 121329:
God is GOOD Possum 🙌🏻....G-F
April 09, 2026 - Msg 121330:
PORCH MEMORY:
January 13, 2006 - Msg 32843: I vote for the 5.00 coupon, Mavis. Isn't it funny that those little Chihuahuas can be so nasty? The only dog that ever bit me was a Chihuahua, which reminds me of a wonderful episode of Leave It to Beaver when Beaver finds a Chihuahua and is hiding it in his room so he can keep it. Of course Wally discovers the dog and tells Beaver it's a Mexican Hairless breed. Later when his parents discover the dog and are questioning Beaver about it, June asks, "I wonder what kind of dog it is?", and Beaver says, "Wally said it's a naked Mexican". So funny!
Boo
April 10, 2026 - Msg 121331:
Just a few examples of things in the Mayberry Days Auction.
I’ve been busy this Winter.....G-F
https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/fun/auction.html#preview
April 12, 2026 - Msg 121332:
Wow, G-F you have indeed been busy!
And your education was worth every penny! (Er, I guess a NICKEL nowadays! ha)
Are any of them for the Meet-up?
BOO--thanks for the memories! I think LITB show is my 2nd favorite show
after the Andy Griffith Show; especially the first season when the beav was
so cute like little Opie.
All is well here on my end of the porch. Our heatwave is over and it may
even make it into the 70s this coming week!
Sunday i finish my taxes and get them mailed in! Glad that is going to be done!
APB FOR ALL! PLEASE CHECK IN WHEN YOU CAN!
God's Peace to you,
MDC
April 12, 2026 - Msg 121333:
Oh G-F, they are great looking, so detailed!! :)
April 12, 2026 - Msg 121334:
Thanks MDC, Both dioramas are for Mayberry Days,
I duplicated several of the other things for the Meet-Up and two other Mayberry themed festivals ( one in Tennessee was this weekend )...
G-F
April 12, 2026 - Msg 121335:
PORCH MEMORY: (going way back on this one, before any of us was even sitting on the porch)
May 5, 1998 - Msg 2474: 1. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
2. Peanuts are one of the ingredients in dynamite.
3. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses, which no one in Greece
has memorized.
4. There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
5. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
6. The shark is the only fish that can blink both eyes.
7. There are more chickens in the world than people.
8. Two thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in New Jersey.
9. The longest one syllable word in the English language is screeched.
10. On the Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament
Building is the American flag.
11. All the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" read 4:20
12. No word in the English language rhymes with orange, purple, silver,
and month.
13. Dreamt is the only word in the English language that ends in "mt".
14. All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on
the back of a 5 dollar bill.
15. Almonds are a member of the peach family.
16. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies rest room during a dance.
17. Maine is the only state whose name has one syllable.
18. There are only four words in our language that end in "dous".
Tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
19. Los Angelels' full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de
Los Angeles.
20. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
21. An ostrich's eye is larger than it's brain.
22. Tigers have striped skin as well as striped fur.
23. In most ads, including newspapers, the time displayed on a watch is
10:10.
24. Al Capone's business card said he was in the used furniture
business.
25. When the University of Nebraska's Cornhuskers play at home, the
stadium becomes Nebraska's third largest city.
26. The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert
the cop and Ernie the taxi driver from "It's a Wonderful Life".
27. A dragon fly has a life span of 24 hours.
28. A goldfish has a memory span of 3 seconds.
29. A dime has 118 ridges around the rim.
30. On an American one dollar bill, there is an owl in the upper
left-hand corner of the "1" encased in the "shield" and a spider in the
upper right-hand corner.
31. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. Don't try this at
home.
32. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world.
33. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.
34. The name for Oz in the "Wizard of Oz" was thought up when the
creator, Frank Baum, looked at his filing cabinet and saw A-N and O-Z,
hence "Oz".
35. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by radar tube
and a chocolate bar in his pocket melted.
36. Mr. Rogers is an ordained minister.
37. John Lennon's first girl friend was named Thelma Pickles.
38. The average person falls asleep in 7 minutes.
39. There are 336 dimples on a golf ball.
40. Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left
hand.
Juanita
Boo
April 12, 2026 - Msg 121336:
Hope all are well. We are doing ok I think. Taking things one day at a time in this world we live in.
MDC, I have always loved leave it to B but havent watched it in a long time. I remember for years when the kids were small, TAGS and then LITB would come on every night starting at 9pm central, on TBS I think. Every evening, after a long day, Bruce would be in his recliner, I would lie down on the couch and my little ones would sit behind my legs on the couch. They called it sitting in "the nest" and we would watch TAGS and LITB. That started before Erin was even born but eventually Sean and Erin both would watch TAGS from the nest. Sweet memories but man, I remember being tired so much of the time and I didnt even work outside the home. I dont know how working moms do it. Seems I never slept because either one child or the other was waking up during the night. It didnt help that I started my family kind of late in life. I was 33 when Sean was born, and 39 with Erin. Now that I can sleep, menopause took care of that and insomnia is a constant companion. lol
I took care of Baby Jonah on Friday while his parents moved into an apartment. That baby is heavy and my poor back! lol, He is obsessed with his "Gram" and when I am around, he throws a fit if anyone else tries to take him. I felt bad because when his mama wanted to see him and came close to me, he threw his head back and started to wail. He did the same with Erin. Guess what his first word was? Yep..when I left he was crying and making the "G" sound and something that sounded like Gram. Poor sweetie. I hated to leave him but I know my limits. lol He is so cute with his fat little face and legs. Grins and smiles a lot, too.
A couple of weeks ago I bought a mattress and put a bed in my sewing room for company when the need arises. (If I have already told you all this, my apologies. Its my age. ha). Jonah loves sitting on that bed with me and playing with his toys. Its the beginning of fun times. Funny how Erin has driven completely bonkers and I have never been madder at anyone, but she has also brought me some of my most wonderful blessings, especially Jonah. I guess every cloud has a silver lining if you are lucky enough to find it.
Better git going. Hope you all have a good week next week,
Boo
April 12, 2026 - Msg 121337:
PS-the weather here is warm but no mosquitoes due to the drought...like I mentioned, "silver lining". hehe
Please, all who feel so led, pray for us here in south texas. This water crisis is scary and the news is saying we will likely run out in late May. I am not sure what that will mean for us but we could sure use prayer for this situation. You have city leaders who are questionable, and funds for the water project that have disappeared. This doesnt only effect Corpus Christi but all surrounding communities for many miles who all have the same water sources. So many people.
Thanks,
Boo
April 14, 2026 - Msg 121338:
Boo- thanks for that memory post. So many interesting facts!!
Yes, prayers indeed for you all in southern texas. We have several
sources for water here. ..Colorado river, ground water, and northern AZ snow runoff.
But as you mentioned, the population here has also exploded over the
years to over 5 million now! So glad you are fawning over Jonah.
He seems like a good baby,
The weather here has cooled. So nice to have low 80s again!
More later,
MDC
April 15, 2026 - Msg 121339:
Glad you have those water sources, MDC! As you know down here in the bottom of Texas there is no snow, and most lakes are mostly dried up now and summer hasnt even hit yet. It seems the local gov officials are spending precious time arguing instead of fixing things and all the industries in this area own the water rights. As usual, it all came down to the love of money and there is still millions allotted to the water project that have not been accounted for. Frustrating for sure. I might be moving my family north. lol
Yes, Jonah is a good baby but not as cooperative as he used to be. lol So cute, though. As you can imagine, things are tough for Erin's little family. She is working long hours to cover expenses. I just dont know how they are going to make it. Amy works part time but not for much. I just wish one of them would get an education or go to trade school. Its so tough to make it in todays economy.
Well, gonna go fry Bruce some shrimp and fish at his request. Man, I hate to smell up the house but what can you do. The man doesnt ask for much. ;)
See ya,
Boo
PS- I saw little Opie in an episode of the Twilight Zone yesterday and he looked to be about a year younger than when he first appeared on TAGS. OH my, he was so cute!
April 15, 2026 - Msg 121340:
Thanks for the memory post,Boo and I truly enjoyed reading your post about your relationship with Jonah. Reminds me of myself with Laci when she was younger. Now I haven't seen her since September and have no idea when I will see her again. I know I will,though. I miss my girl so much!
Still wearing the heart monitor, still dealing with the allergic reaction/rash from it too. Just a few more days with the monitor though- yay!
I hope there will be a solution to the water crisis in your area,Boo. Will be praying. And for Erin and family too. Times are so hard.
Not much more to say- I've been kinda sad lately.
Would give anything to hug Laci right now. Looking forward to the day I can.
Y'all take care.
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possum u.a.r
April 16, 2026 - Msg 121341:
Well hello Gang ! I got a LOT to read - all good here ! Been trying to get my garden planted ( with no rain ) 🙁 hey MDC -Boo-Possum - Maude - KY girl and all - prayers to all - Also had my first grandchild born (son) 01/1102026 - he is so cool ! My Daughter and Husband doing great also - ok let me read - signed: SPOT your talking dog of your porch - Bless All !
April 16, 2026 - Msg 121342:
Congratulations Grandpa Spot! Glad to hear all are doing well.Sure have missed stopping by the Porch.I just read the posts Boo,I can relate to the grandkids wearing you out Mine wear me out too.But I l9ve being tired from playing with them.Possum glad to hear your tests came out ok.I pray you get to see Laci and your daughter soon.G-F I can't wait to look at 5he 5hings you have made.Sorry for all the typos friends.MDC I hope it has cooled off where you are.We did make it to the it's today.Take care friends.I hope I can stop by soon-ky girl
April 16, 2026 - Msg 121343:
To 80 degrees-ky girl
April 18, 2026 - Msg 121344:
Thank you for the prayers. I attended a public meeting to discuss how to keep Corpus Christi from drilling into our Aquifer. They are supposed to start in November and the governor has given the ok but it will drain the wells and the farmers and ranchers will lose everything, have to kill off their animals and be destitute, basically. We will lose our water wells or they will be poisoned with arsenic if this happens. Officials in our county are attempting to go to washington and plead for the use of reverse osmosis filters or something. Anyway, wont go into too much filters but we already have two outlying cities that have no well water. It is a terrible crisis.
Pam, I am so sorry that your daughter is putting you through this. You have always been such an important support person for Laci and it is so sad that she has separated you. Praying things change...
How many grandchildren do you have, ky girl?
Boo
April 19, 2026 - Msg 121345:
Hello all! KY girl, I hear there are some storms in your area,
and also where Big Maude lives. Prayers for you both.
Good to see u posting KY girl. CHARLOTTE, what about you?
Is everything ok?
SPOTTY, good to see ya! Thanks for posting again.
I am doing well, but I wonder about all that is going on these days.
I know that Jesus is still on the throne as we once again celebrate
his resurrection! :)
BTW, I was watching Otis Sues the County, and it suddenly dawned
on me that the actor Jay Novello, as Niel Bentley, is the same actor
who played the Guest of Honor! ha Funny how that happens so many years later!
GOOD SABBATH to all! Stay awake even if the sermon is dry as dust! :)
Prayers,
MDC
April 20, 2026 - Msg 121346:
Oh BOO, I saw an episode of Day Tripper today, and he was in
Port Aransas. Ever been to Farley's Boat Shop or the
Tarpon Inn? Also, Roosevelt's looked like a cool restaurant,
tho it's no Moreli's! ha Keep well.
MDC
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Thanks to Frank for all the work he did for Mayberry on the web. We've tried
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