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?

September 28, 2026 - Msg 121625: Good for you, Possum. Makes me mad that she had the audacity to treat you that way after all you have done for her father. What an obnoxious ingrate! There, I said it and I'm not taking it back.
I'm glad Mr. Possum didn't flip out on you. Just make sure that you don't accidentally take anything that the daughter can try to get you in trouble for. Man, that chaps me.

Hey to Maude. Do you think you could stand outside with a big fan and send some of that cooler weather our way? We havent had a break since May and it continues to be in the 90s with high humidity every day. I went out today for my flu shot and to get some groceries and by the time I got home I was sapped. Its just no fun trying to experience fall when it still feels like august but I try. I did my fall decorating and put some orange lights on the mantle, as usual. It is supposed to get all the way down into the 80s later in the week. whoopee..lol

By the way, burgers and hotdogs sounds fine. Who's gonna bring dessert? I can make my peanut butter brownies. They are out of this world.

Boo
September 28, 2026 - Msg 121626: I can't believe I swept in this heat!

Boo
September 29, 2026 - Msg 121627: Hey y'all- Boo,I don't like my character being attacked but I know who I am and the people that matter know that too. She's a low class piece of work- oh,she can be sweet as pie but also very judgmental and vindictive. All things considered, it went better than I expected. She could have phoned me,or stormed in here to confront me,her daughter could have joined in,so yeah,it went better than expected.
Sorry it's so hot there, still! I would have swept the porch if I'd only shown up earlier!
Party at the Rimshaw house?? I'm down with it! I'll see if I can book Carl Benson and the Wildcats,with his mama on sax,of course!

possum again
September 30, 2026 - Msg 121628:

HI Gang, so sorry that I have been awol for quite a spell.
I am ok, have just been busy with family, church, and neighbors.
All GOOD busy. Believe it or not, neighbors still bring me dinners,
fully cooked and delicious. :) It will be two years in January since
Cecile's passing.
Well, I am officially "Romeena!" Yup, the senior group at church is going
to play... you guessed it... BUNCO! I have been going more lately, lots of good
fellowship playing board games and bingo, etc, and one lady said "Let's do bunco next time!"

POSSUM, I am so happy for you. The pain that you have gone thru with this whole ordeal
has just touched my soul. I am SOOO happy that things are turning around.

Big Maude, good to hear from you too. Sounds like you are still busy with work, and of course
the grandkids. So sorry to hear about the ear tube coming out however. We had a nice rainstorm yesterday of remnats of a hurricane coming up from Baha. It was only 80 today, so we are FINALLY
cooling down a bit! Yippie!

GOOBER-FIse - :) Please let us know how Mayberry Days went. I saw a few pics on FB, and it looks
like it rained on the parade. Or just my imagination? Hey, here's a thought for a Mayberry auction project...a wooden version of Opie's little cash register slot machine in the ep shown tonight. :)

I was watching ME-TV on a Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago, and they showed the VERY first
episode of Gilligan's Island; and lo and behold, when the guy on their "amazing" radio was talking about those stranded, he said "...and skipper Jonas Grumby, and a professor, Roy Hinkley."
I think that is the only time that their names are used!! ha

APB FOR ALL YOU MISSING PORCHSTERS! Y'ALL COME BACK NOW, HEAR! a la Beverly Hillbillies. :)
MDC
September 30, 2026 - Msg 121629: MDC...We were about to send out the “Mounties” to look for you!...Glad you are keeping yourself busy! Speaking of BUSY, it was another busy M/D’s...Run...Run..Run!

It was a BEAUTIFUL weekend NO RAIN ☔️ and mild temps. I got to hang out with Julie and several of my “Cronie” friends. I even got to meet “Sissy” from Family Affair who also has some Mayberry ties.

I rode in the parade with our “Miss Mayberry” Sarah in her Dad’s squad car and pass out candy to the kids...Let me tell you there were smiling faces 😃 EVERYWHERE!!...Well worth the time spent....

I’ll post the link to all the pictures once they get posted, so y’all can see them...

BTW....MDC I talked to Mikel @ The Mayberry Motor Inn, he penciled ✏️ you in for the Meet-Up in July, but you better give him a call ☎️ to confirm it...

Possum, Great News!..Glad to hear you are turning the corner on your situation...

Love ❤️ Peace ☮️ and Little Doughnuts 🍩 To ALL!...G-F
September 30, 2026 - Msg 121630: Glad things went better than you expected Possum. I cant wait till you are out of there!

Guess what I saw yesterday? I just wish I could remember what I watched it on! It was an old episode of This is Your Life with Andy on it. He seemed less than thrilled to be in the spotlight but managed to get through it. It was made during the color TAGS eps I think. His wife and two children were there and no one seemed thrilled. lol

Good to see you back, MDC. Glad you are cooling down a bit. It is still in the 90s with high humidity here. Positively awful but we expecting rain and to get into the 80s by Friday.
Have fun with the bunco. The only time I ever played, I got scratched by some church lady's long fingernails so watch out when you grab for those dice!

Boo
October 01, 2026 - Msg 121631:

Here's a quick trivia question for y'all; and I ask because i dont know the answer:

Is the "Barney and the Choir" episode the only one where Thelma Lou plays the piano?
That one aired tonight, and I got to thinking that when she sat down and played it!
More later,
MDC

PS: Looking forward to the pictures GF

October 01, 2026 - Msg 121632: Hey Ya’ll here’s a couple good video’s of the weekend…G-F

https://youtu.be/WHYQMbGmQIA

https://youtu.be/qeVSuACQGYg

At the very beginning of the second one, I shoulda got an award 🏆 for the best limp by a Mayberry fan…
I was right there in it!….I was Tired as a dog but had the time of my life!
October 01, 2026 - Msg 121633: *We won’t talk about lost flip 📞 phone tho…It’s my “touchy” subject….😡😡😡😡 G-F
October 01, 2026 - Msg 121634: *We won’t talk about lost flip 📞 phone tho…It’s my “touchy” subject….😡😡😡😡 G-F
October 01, 2026 - Msg 121635: Sorry didn’t mean to rub it in….
October 02, 2026 - Msg 121636: I’ll add this one too….
https://youtube.com/watch?v=mv3LS-1oOp0&feature=shared

G-F
October 03, 2026 - Msg 121637:

Oh GF, thanks for talking to Mikel. I will give him a call.
Hopefully BOO and Possum can also join us! :)
Prayers,
MDC


October 04, 2026 - Msg 121638: Howdy Porch family, hope you are all well this sunday evening. We are happy cause temps are around 80 and it is cloudy with drizzle. Such a nice relief from the heat.

Bruce and I went for a drive in the country and visited a little town called Woodsboro. They have a burger stand there called The Frosty that Bruce wanted to try and it was a good choice. I had a really good grilled chicken sandwich and Bruce said his burger was great, too. It is a family run place and we were served by the sweetest young ladies who looked to be in their late teens. Such precious girls.

On Friday, Sean drove me to San Antonio for a little adventure and I enjoyed that. There is a mexican food restaurant we have always liked to go to but it had new ownership and just wasn't good this time, sadly. I looked around and everyone in the place had to be 60 and over, which, as Sean pointed out may be why the food was very under seasoned and bland. Well, now we know.
We visited a lovely bakery near there called Baklava Bakery and it was a beautiful place owned and run by a middle eastern family. Such wonderful customer service and beautiful pastries. That was a win for sure.
Also visited a couple of markets that we dont have in corpus christi like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market. Dont know if you all have either of those in your area. It was a nice little trip and I always enjoy traveling with Sean. You all know him and have watched him grow up but I just want you to know that he has grown into a man of character and kindness. I know I am his mom, but I can say for certain that he has a huge heart for people and animals and is always, always kind to his mother. When I asked God for a son, he certainly gave me a special one.

Well, guess I will mosey on out of here and find something productive to do.

Boo
October 05, 2026 - Msg 121639:

BOO-Both of those stores are within 3 miles of my home! :) Love em both
to pieces. Good stuff! I also have a Sprouts. They have a non-sugary
puffed rice cereal that I like.
Such nice, and very deserving, words for Sean. Yup, we "watched" him grow
into the fine young man that he is.
Today, Oct. 4th, is St. Francis' Feast Day. We had a blessing of the animals
at church this afternoon. Very nice.
Happy October. It's "almost" fall here. :)
Possum, how goes the move? Prayers continue for ya.
Later,
MDC
October 05, 2026 - Msg 121640: Nice to read about your adventures, Boo. You hit the jackpot with Sean. Blessed,indeed.
Hey MDC- still here but SSVF ( Supportive Services for Veterans Families) is prioritizing getting Laci and I moved and I am hoping by end of this week. Lots of paperwork, phone calls and questions. No furniture except for beds and a couple of camping chairs but they will work on that for us. The important thing is getting us up there.
I am ready to go. Mr. Possum has been something today. He's handling this better than expected but he acts up due to the stroke and he had it going on today. I am worn out. Will keep y'all posted,just please continue to pray for us all in this season of change. Very much appreciated.
Take care,all.
************
possum u.a.r.
October 06, 2026 - Msg 121641: Mayberry Days photo gallery pictures are posted..here’s the link…
https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/images/galleries/md26photogallery.html

Enjoy….G-F
October 06, 2026 - Msg 121642: I declare, possum, for the life of me, I don't know what gets into people. I'll give my take on such matters: If someone insults/criticizes you, what's to worry about? It's either true or it's not. If it's true, you shouldn't take offense to being told the truth. If it's not true, why be bothered by someone lying about you?

Billy Ray the Philosophical Postman
October 07, 2026 - Msg 121643: Billy Ray, I think you mean well but I feel your comments to Possum may be doing more harm than good. It comes across as rather judgmental, which I am sure you didnt intend? Possum has been through h#ll for years and has every right to feel her feelings and express them here on the porch among friends. I hope you understand.

Boo
October 08, 2026 - Msg 121644:

G-F _THanks for that amazing collection of Mayberry Days pics!
Very very cool, and so much appreciated! :)
Boo and Billy Ray- I get what you're both saying, and this
situation's depth is pretty steep especially because family
doesnt want to step up. Please keep the whole thing in your
prayers as it get closer to being resolved.
Yippee, we are suppose to get rain on Sunday. The weather
went back up to 102 today, but the rain will hopefully start a cooling trend! I hope to be right there in it. :)
Keep looking up,
MDC
October 11, 2026 - Msg 121645:

Hello? Wow, I hope everyone is doing OK.
While watching "Andy's Rich Girlfriend" last night,
I noticed that when Andy puLls up behind Peggy's new T-Bird, Andy's house is just one door down! ha.
Does this make me a trained noticer? :)
BTW, we DID get rain tonight (Sat.) and boy was it needed!

GOOD SABBATH TO ALL,
MDC
October 11, 2026 - Msg 121646: Hey MDC, good to see somebody on the porch. Things have been real empty lately.
I never noticed the "whoops" that you noticed in that episode. I will have to look for it now.
Glad you are getting some rain. Its still pretty hot here and is up in the 90s during the day, but the humidity is easing up like it usually does in the fall here. We are sure wanting some cooler days, though.

Well, not much interesting to say today. I was in the kitchen alot preparing some thing that Bruce will be able to eat next week after his cochlear implant surgery. He may have some pain while chewing so I made some mild chili and beans and will probably freeze some potato soup tomorrow.
Please remember Bruce in your prayers, as he will be stopping his blood thinners for surgery and that makes him nervous. I pray all goes well and that the surgery is a success. We have waited so long for this. They actually make an incision behind the ear and have to drill through bone to do the implant so I expect he will be pretty sore. Sometimes dizziness is a side effect, too. I just can't wait until he can hear me talk to him.

Well, time to put my feet up.

Hope things are coming along with Possum's move.

Boo
October 12, 2026 - Msg 121647: Hey Porchsters- Still here. Caseworker has everything needed to add Laci and myself to their program, which will avail us to the moving and transportation help.Had a bit of a wait because Friday was a staff meeting day,then the weekend and today Columbus Day but she told my daughter she will have everything completed this week. It will have to be approved, the movers lined up,transportation scheduled,so I am hoping by end of this week. Enough is enough now. Daughter's been up there for weeks,not a soul to talk to,no tv,no furniture other than bed and some camping chsirs,Laci ,I know,misses her mama,I need to go,it's been hard. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. Thanks,friends.
Prayers for Bruce,Boo. How wonderful it will be for him and everyone to have a better quality of hearing. I pray things go well for him. Please keep us updated.
Y'all take care and peace and love to all.

************
possum u.a.r
October 12, 2026 - Msg 121648: Pumpkin 🎃 carving patterns....Check out the link...G-F
https://www.imayberry.com/remshaw/
October 12, 2026 - Msg 121649: Easy way is to buy a foam one from Michael’s or most any hobby store and print out a pattern and use an exact knife to cut it out and use a sharpie to color in the areas that are usually carved out.

This way you can display it year round....G-F
October 13, 2026 - Msg 121650:

You are a bird in this world! :)
To Poor Horatio, if you still look in, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving today!

mdc


October 13, 2026 - Msg 121651: The world needs bird now and then....Especially around Thanksgiving! 🦃 ....HaHa 🤣 G-F
October 14, 2026 - Msg 121652: Glad things are moving in the right direction, Possum. Hope things go smoothly from here on out. Do you know what Mr. Possum is going to do? Will he stay in his house with the help of his kids?
Thank you for those prayers for Bruce. Tomorrow is the big day!

Speaking of Poor Horatio, MDC, I sure wonder about a lot of the porchsters that used to come around, like Sterling. I hope he and his family are ok. I keep in touch with Duane (Me-They) and he is well. All his young ones are pretty much grown now and his youngest is either a senior or graduated. I can't recall. His boy is grown and has a fiance', his oldest, Nora is married and expecting their first baby (its a boy). The other girls are doing well, as far as I know, and his dear wife, Patty changed jobs to one that I believe she likes better. Patty is a bird in this world. They are a great couple that I have grown to love over the years. I count them as treasured friends.

Well, I made a meatloaf that needs to be eaten or put away so I better scoot. Hope you all have a good rest of the week.

Boo

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