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?
February 06, 2026 - Msg 121239:
Bittersweet memories, Boo.
Still really cold here at my rock. Went out this morning to turn the outdoor faucets off ( have to drip them so pipes won't freeze and burst) and there was frost on the ground.Good grief,what a winter it's been! Gradually warming up here next week and I pray it stays that way.
Speaking of weather a little birdie told me that MDC is under the weather. He's fighting off the flu,so y'all keep our friend in your prayers.
Take care,all!
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possum u. a.r.
February 06, 2026 - Msg 121240:
Sweeping oughta warm me up!!
possum again
February 06, 2026 - Msg 121241:
More Cold 🥶 More snow ❄️. It’s Groundhog Day All Over Again...😩🤯
Wonder if Yogi Berra Said that?...🤔
Boo...On the post about your Dad, didn’t you once say he was instrumental in getting the USS Lexington Carrier for Corpus Christi? I was fortunate to see the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor. It was the same class (Essex) as the Lexington “Blue Ghost,” was....Very Awesome!...
G-F
February 06, 2026 - Msg 121242:
HI ALL. Boo, thank you for that "memory" post. I can't believe that
it has been that long since his passing. In fact, that reminds me
of the funny story that you told about a certain something of his getting wet.
Well, the other day I realized that I was in that same boat!! haha
I started laughing out loud because I thought of that! :)
Possum mentioned my 'flu.' Actually, it was more of a fatigue thing.
I just started feeling very tired and achy.
I went to bed at 10 pm on Tuesday (3rd) and woke up at NOON the next day!
Downed some more vit c and zinc, and doing much better now.
In fact, I just watched the opening of the olympics up to the fire lighting.
Very nice.
Golf is back in town this week, and it is much "calmer" than the past couple
of years. They really cracked down on fan behavior that was getting out of hand.
GF-you might know this. I noticed that some TAGS were written by a 'Bob Ross.'
Any idea if that is the painter Bob Ross?
Hang in there, keeping up my daily prayers for y'all.
CHARLOTTE AND OTHERS, PLEASE CHECK IN WHEN YA CAN,
mdc
February 07, 2026 - Msg 121243:
Oh yes, good sweep Possum! :)
February 07, 2026 - Msg 121244:
Well it's still pretty cold here on my end of the porch .It's 15 degrees and we still have about 8 inches of snow.Not as bad as some places I know,and,I am thankful for that.Just wanted to check in and let you all know I finally got a car so I was able to get to the post office to mail your christmas cards lol.So sorry they are soon late.But thank you all for the cards you sent.They were beautiful.Well I better get going and get some errands done.Take Care everyone. KY Girl
February 07, 2026 - Msg 121245:
Thanks for the laugh, MDC! Yes, dad often complained about the shallow toilet bowls. lol.
G-F, I am touched that you would remember that about Dad. I think it was in his obituary that I posted here the week he passed so you have a very good memory, my friend. Dad was mayor of Ingleside at that time and Ingleside is just north of corpus christi beach, which is still home to the Lexington. I see it often going back and forth to Corpus Christi. Dad was very involved in bring a navy base to Ingleside at that time, and along with it, the Lexington. Dad got to go to Washington and meet some of our representatives and senators. I was very proud of the work he did. Sadly, the base is now gone and a chemical plant in it's place but the Blue Ghost is still happily docked here and she is still a beauty. Every year at Christmas time they put a blue lighted tree on top of her.
Well Possum, hope you get warmed up! It was beautiful and sunny in the 70's here today and I wish the same for you very soon.
Boo
February 07, 2026 - Msg 121246:
Here you go, G-F
https://youtube.com/shorts/o1zfcQ9UZN0?si=SYEWPakj9y-tjBuv
February 07, 2026 - Msg 121247:
Thanks Boo…She still is a thing of beauty!….Just think of all the young Men & Woman who served on her!…
I love that stuff!..I might have men it once that’s why my one Grandson calls me “Grandpa Airplane” I started him off young taking him to air shows and museums…(He recently graduated from College)….Time and airplanes sure do fly by fast!
G-F
February 10, 2026 - Msg 121248:
Warming up to 74 degrees at my rock today! Whoo hoo!!! Thank you,Lord for the sunshine and nicer weather.
Wishing everyone a nice day!
MDC,check your email.😊
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possum u.a.r.
February 10, 2026 - Msg 121249:
PORCH MEMORY: HEHE
February 16, 2012 - Msg 87419: Whoops, I didn't see your post there Boo. Glad your lawyer appt. went ok and things are settling down for you. Hardly a day goes by that I'm not in a Lowe's or a Home Depot and pass by their toilet displays and not think of you and possum. That's an image that will forever be burned into my memory bank I reckon. :)
Asa
(posted by Boo)
February 10, 2026 - Msg 121250:
Hey gang, guess what? Pappa bear got married!!
He will be 81 on Feb. 16, and he told me that
he'd better do it before "til death do you part"
means two weeks or so! (just his kidding. ha)
But he IS married.
He moved into a nursing facility recently, met a lady
in the room next to his, fell in love, and they both said
Let's do it! :) (His first wife died many years ago.)
If you'd like to send him a card, here is his current address,
but they will be moving to an apt in about a month.
Frank Stroukirch, Accalode Senior Living, 801 N. Logan Ave, # 306,
Danville IL, 61832. Love knows no time! :)
BOO, thanks for the memory and that toilet story reminder! ha
Possum, so happy u are getting better weather! Let the sun shine in!
More later, prayers
MDC
February 11, 2026 - Msg 121251:
GREAT NEWS About Papa Bear 🐻….Mystery solved!…We thought the worse but got the best! ..
Thanks MDC for positing this..Best news in a long time!…
G-F….
February 12, 2026 - Msg 121252:
Hey MDC...As far as the “Bob Ross” question, I believe I asked the “experts” that question once and they said there was no relation.
If I recall that question was asked to Bruce Bilson once at a Mayberry Day interview too. Bruce since has passed, he was the last one left with all the information.
Bruce stayed sharp as a tack and had great recall on all things of the show he was a great interview....( I was there at the time and it was enjoyable interview.)
G-F
February 12, 2026 - Msg 121253:
Wow,that's wonderful news regarding Papa Bear- happy for him!
Thanks, MDC. It's nice not to be in the deep freeze right now,but as a fellow Southerner reminded me yesterday,we are in " Fool's Spring"! There WILL be a Second Winter. We always have a cold snap before Easter. But I do believe we're making progress towards warmer weather!!
Y'all remember to act like somebody! Blessings to all.
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possum u.a.r.
February 13, 2026 - Msg 121254:
GF-Thanks for the info. I have seen a
Bob Ross as Production Manager in the credits,
so it may have been him! ha
MDC
February 13, 2026 - Msg 121255:
So happy for Pappa Bear! Great way to start a new year! We had a regular heat wave today of 28 degrees lol That's a heatwave for PA this time of year.I am still waiting for ice to melt in my driveway.Hope none of you have the virus that's going around.My grandchildren have it and it just kind of tires you out.Guess I will get ready for bed.Blessings to you all ky girl
February 14, 2026 - Msg 121256:
Hey to KY Girl, good to see you posting!
Dont get a sunburn because of that heatwave! ha
I mentioned several posts ago above that I got that real fatiguing virus,
but it only 'stuck around' for a couple of days. I downed some vit c and zinc
to help boost my immune system, and gave it the big 'POW, POW, POW!" :)
GF- I got another one for ya...I was watching the "Woman Speeder" ep the other
night, and the credits said that Miss Crowley was played by a Jean Hagan.
Any idea if she was related to Earle Hagan? Also, I have always wondered
why she got a 'matron,' (Aunt Bee) but the other lady prisoner only got a
sheet in front of the bars!? ha Curious, curious.
Hang in there folks, prayers,
MDC
February 14, 2026 - Msg 121257:
MDC…Got me on that one, so I had to look it up…On the web is says No they are not related…
Maybe the county didn’t have the money to swing it…lol
G-F
February 14, 2026 - Msg 121258:
Well congratulations to Papa Bear! Great news.
Hey there KY girl. Good to see you here on the porch.
The weather is warm here all week but the humidity is really gross. Hope you all are staying warm where you are.
Boo
February 14, 2026 - Msg 121259:
ANOTHER PORCH MEMORY ALONG THOSE SAME LINES:
February 19, 2012 - Msg 87448: Boo, Possum told me to tell you she has found the display toilets at True Value to be much more to her likening. I guess they have the "padded seats" and don't leave a ring. :) I wouldn't know, I'm just passing it along.
Asa
February 19, 2012 - Msg 87449: They also come turbocharged w/4 on the floor....
February 15, 2026 - Msg 121260:
Boo..That one made me laugh 😂...TRUELY a One & Done!🚽 purchase..G-F
February 15, 2026 - Msg 121261:
Ha!! That Asa,he was a pip! Funny memory- thanks, Boo.
Good Sabbath to all. It's a rainy one here but at least it's 70 degrees and we're not freezing!
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possum u.a.r.
February 16, 2026 - Msg 121262:
Hard to believe it has been over three years now that Asa left the porch. His memory will certainly live one, as will others we have known and loved.
Well, I am coming down with a cold, darn it. Have a busy week ahead but will forge ahead. I don't remember if I mentioned that Erin and Amy (little Jonah's mom) are getting married this weekend. I am supposed to take Erin to buy clothes today. I know how many feel about same-s#x marriage but after so many years of working our way through issues related to having two LGBTQ adult children, we realize that their lives are not our lives and they will live their lives the way they choose no matter our opinions or beliefs (especially Erin, and I know y'all know her). I love my kids and leave the rest to God. I will say that Amy has been very instrumental in straightening Erin up and getting her to cut the cord from Crystal and we are very thankful for that. Amy is mature, even=tempered, and family oriented. She is a believer, too. We all love little Jonah and consider him a great blessing. In our situation we didn't expect grandchildren. I heard a statistic this week that of the relatively small percentage of marriages that are same-s#x, only 15% of those are raising children so odds were not in our favor to every have a grandbaby. Jonah is such a gift.
Well, better get going. Plenty to do and I have mentioned my elderly patient that I have been seeing for three years now. Well, she is still hanging in there and turns 95 this week. Looks like I will have to miss her birthday celebration if I am getting this cold. She is at risk for pneumonia.
Blessings,
Boo
February 17, 2026 - Msg 121263:
Yea, baseball is back in AZ end of the porch!
Spring training is underway, and I hope to get to
a few games this year, as last year I was a bit of a mess
at this time. Nothin' like temps in the '70s, a good
hot dog and beverage, and some good baseball! :)
BOO- could you possibly wear a mask for the birthday? Just a thought.
Also, take plenty of vitamin C, zinc, and D3. Keep up that
immune system with plenty of sleep too.
You and your whole family continue to be in my prayers,
especially asking the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help and flow!
BTW, we may actually get a little rain on Tuesday due to a
storm coming in from Cal.
Hang in there folks,
MDC
February 17, 2026 - Msg 121264:
Thank you, MDC! I appreciate those prayers so much.
Well, I could have considered a mask but yesterday I was in town at the thrift store and i was about to get into the car to leave and I dropped something into the floorboard of the care and bent and twisted somehow when I tried to pick it up. Wham! the lower back grabbed and the pain was awful. Perfect. I drove myself straight to the urgent care for a steroid injection so I wouldnt end up the way I was a few years ago when I ended up in the ER and couldnt even walk. It was a good decision because I am much better. Been doing the ice, alternate with heat thing and being very careful. As far as supplements, have been taking all of those you mentioned and getting sleep. :) Anyway, I had to miss Mrs C's birthday celebration due to the back misery.
Boo
February 21, 2026 - Msg 121265:
Where's everybody? Its been four days since I was here and I am still alone. lol
Boo
February 21, 2026 - Msg 121266:
I am here Boo! So sorry to hear about your back.I have back problems too and I know how painful it can be.Hope the wedding ceremony goes well.You are right ,our kids will make thier own decisions.That is hard to accept I know.I think of it this way,I know I raised them the way God said was right.And they will have that to remember.It may take until they are older for them to really understand how it applies to thier life.I am starting to see my 5hree older children realizing what the Bible says really does apply to life.I will keep you in my prayers.Possum we are having false spring here in PA too.We have had 60 degree weather but still chilly with the wind blowing so much.We will get another snow too before our actual spring gets here.we had a big thunderstorm the other night and it washed the rest of the snow piles away that hadn't melted.Well I still have to get the dishes done so I better go.Talk to you all soon ky girl
February 22, 2026 - Msg 121267:
PLAY BALL! Hey GF, I may get to see the Cleveland team in action soon,
whatever ya all call 'em these days! ha Also, they are opening a spring training
museum here about 10 miles from my house. It has the whole history of
spring training in AZ. Some of the pics I saw of it on TV shows some pretty
primitive conditions for 'club houses' back in the '50s, compared to todays
pampered team facilities!
Hey to Boo and KY Girl. Glad you are both doing OK. Yes, the porch just aint visited like
it used to be. I think instagram, tictok, chatgdp etc have some former porchsters
occupied. KYGirl, I have heard that there is a bit of a revival of
church attendance in Europe these days. For many years their huge churches
stood practically empty, but the many signs of end times, such as AI etc,
are indeed making people more aware of what lies ahead. :)
Boo, so sorry about the misery in your back. Glad you got the injection.
I have been busy recently. Helped at church for Ash Wednesday, etc.,
but all is well. Also been watching the 'lympics. Love the bobsleds, some figure skating,
and speed skating.
Such abilites, and so proud of our athletes!
Good Sabbath to you,
MDC :)
February 22, 2026 - Msg 121268:
Yes MDC I heard that about the revival in Europe too.I am h oping that's a good sign of more to come. We did get a light dusting of snow last night.Hope that is the end of it.I am ready for warm weather and to get outside and do something.My two youngest grandkids have overboard the like to ride at the park.Soon as it's warm again I am taking them.I enjoy watching them and all the stuff they can do on those hoverboards.I wish I had that kind of balance and coordination lol I can't even say I had it when I was younger lol Take care everyone.Talk to you soon ky girl
February 22, 2026 - Msg 121269:
MDC, The Cleveland baseball club is no longer “Tribal” they are the “Guardians”...
The Cleveland Guardians are named after the "Guardians of Traffic,"8 monumental Art Deco statues carved into the nearby Hope Memorial Bridge. (Named fo Bob Hope)
I guess now they just look after the bridge and help keep traffic moving?...Wonder if they plow the snow too?
G-F
February 22, 2026 - Msg 121270:
*Kinda like Barney, who was in charge of the waiting room?
February 22, 2026 - Msg 121271:
"No thanks, I'll wait." (:
February 23, 2026 - Msg 121272:
Hey Porch Family- Thought I'd check in before y'all get a posse up or something!
Hope everyone is safe and well- lots going on out there,blizzards,crazy stuff. No blizzards here but lots of crazy stuff! Won't get into it,other than to tell you I'm dealing with mental health issues in my family. Got to the point where it has affected my mental health. I had to step away and take care of myself. Am under a doctor's care and feeling better. I just hit a breaking point with this person. I can't continue to be caught up in all of her drama and problems. I pray she gets help because it's quite obvious that she needs it.
Prayers appreciated, and thank you for them.
Blessings to all.
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possum u.a.r.
February 23, 2026 - Msg 121273:
Possum...Sometimes Ya just gotta ignore the crazy and deal with yourself.....G-F
February 23, 2026 - Msg 121274:
Exactalioso,G-F!
possum again
February 24, 2026 - Msg 121275:
I hope all our porchsters have made it thru this
latest snow storm. Here it is just the opposite...
86 today and to be 90 by Thursday! Crazy!
Possum, so glad you got some help. Family drama can
sometimes be the worst kind. My prayers for you and yoours!
MDC
February 24, 2026 - Msg 121276:
Prayers for you possum.Yes sometimes you just have to step away,put it in God's hands,and take care of yourself.Whoa MDC,86 degrees! It is 28 degrees here at my house.We won't see 86 until June lol I am watching the birds at my feeder eating this morning.There is a raccoon that comes on my porch that also eats the birdseed.And he is a big one.I would guess about 15 to 20 pounds.He goes through all the garbage cans too.My daughter lives across the street and one night she went out to give it a piece of bread with peanut butter on it.She had the peanut butter jar in her other hand.It reached up and took the bread and the jar of peanut butter lol Well I better go and get some things done Talk to you later ky girl
February 25, 2026 - Msg 121277:
Thanks,MDC and ky girl. You're absolutely right,ky girl. I'm letting God carry it now. I can't do it anymore. It was never meant for me to shoulder all this.That's His job.
My sister lives near Providence, RI and they had over 3 feet of snow from the blizzard! Mercy! Glad I live in the South,even though we have had one dang cold winter down here! Spring is right around the corner and much anticipated!
My sister Cathy is halfway through her chemo treatments as of today- yay! Please continue to pray for her and for my family as a whole. Thanks,y'all.
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possum under a 🪨
February 25, 2026 - Msg 121278:
Apple made a rock 🪨 emoji just for you Possum 🦡….. G-F
February 26, 2026 - Msg 121279:
Hey to KY Girl! So nice seeing you here more often. Hope you are doing well.
Thanks to all for the sympathy concerning my back. Thank God it is so much better. I am just trying to be careful with it. I had a virus last week too so was feeling pretty low. This week is fantastic, though. Go figure? Thanks for those prayers.
So glad to have Erin's wedding over and done with, though it was a beautiful day, perfect weather, sunny and dry (and cool like I like it). So many young people and children in attendance and they were all well behaved and no messes made or anything, which was a blessing. You know how it is when you hold events in your home with children in attendance, but this time all went beautifully. The food was good, there was no alcohol served (bride's request, bless her) and it was a family event. Bruce bought and blew up a bunch of those hippety hop things for the kids and they had a blast. The place really looked so pretty, too (as Andy would say, "It was pure gala!" with the flowers and we rented tables and chairs for the event from a young couple starting out in business and they brought the prettiest new white chairs and tables and set them up perfectly. Anyway, it all went well. The ceremony was short and to the point and the whole event was over before dark. Bruce's sister stayed and helped me with the clean up and the rest of the evening I sat in my chair with my feet up and it was bliss! So glad it is over! lol
The weather here has been so wonderful and no mosquitos because we havent had rain for quite a while. Bruce and I have been porch sittin' alot and I have been out throwing balls for King most evenings.
I dont know if I mentioned I started volunteering at the local shelter for animals and today I went to try to get aquainted with the dogs that have been thee long term. I gave them treats and tried to sweet talk them but some of them were not having it. The folks who work there said they are that way at first but are in great need of socialization if they are to ever find forever homes. So, I guess that is going to be my goal as a volunteer. Spend time with them and hopefully help move them a bit closer to finding families. Some of them have been there for years, sadly.
I just finished making a cake for a funeral I am going to tomorrow. Well, I wont actually be at the funeral but will be part of the serving and clean up crew at the reception following the service. I did not know the man well who passed but his wife is a friend. I made something called a pineapple-cherry dump cake. Really easy and good, as I recall.
Recipe:
dump a drained can of crushed pineapple and spread into bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Then spread a can of cherry pie filling over that. Sprinkle a box of yellow cake mix over that and top with a stick of melted butter. I added pecans to the top but that is optional. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes.
Gotta go!
Boo
March 03, 2026 - Msg 121280:
Boo that dumpcake sounds delicious.So glad to hear the wedding went well.Praying for your sister possum.Glad she doesn't have many chemo treatments left.Wow I bet your sister in RI will be glad to see spring come.We have had 40 degree weather today with rain.It gives us hope that it might warm up soon.I was talking to a friend yesterday and we were talking about the TV shows in the 50s and 60s where the women wore dresses,heels,and pearls around the house to cook and clean.She said she would never get anything done if she had to dress like that lol I agree.I can't keep a tshirt clean from the living room to the kitchen,let alone clean a house in a dress and heels.But,the older I get I understand why ladies had what they calleda"housedress" they wore around the house.They looked comfortable.Well better go.Talk to you all soon ky girl
March 04, 2026 - Msg 121281:
Hello Everyone! I have been pretty busy lately with doctor visits and
volunteering, but have indeed missed posting on the porch, as well as READING
YOUR posts. BOO, when you mentioned those "hippity hop" things, are you
talking about "bouncy houses?" Kids take off their shoes and hop around
inside? We had one at church last Sunday, just as a fun thing for
the kids after services. (And yes, silly me volunteered to help watch the
kiddos.) Even had to crawl inside to 'rescue' a 3 year old, and to tell a 'big'
13 year old to 'be careful!' So glad that both your sisters are OK with the
snow and the chemo. I might try that dump cake also. I have a 'dump' recipe book by a
'Kathy Mitchell.' She used to do all kinds of infomercials. So happy that you are
feeling better and i hope you like it at the rescue.
KY girl, good to see you here. The best example of a "Pearls and Heels" housewife
was June Cleaver! Ha. But boy, could she 'handle' Eddie Haskel! :) My mom definitely
a a couple 'house dresses.' That was a funny story about the raccoon! I recall how
Romeena would talk of her chipmunks frolicking around her backyard, and also hitting
the watering remote control when that pesky cat came around.
G-F--you working on any auction items for this year's meet up? Now that I know how it
all 'goes down,' I can get a better perspective on the 'proceedings!' :)
BTW, I like your rock emoji!
Well, we had three 90 degree days, but now going back down to the 70s.
Prayers for all, especially as things are happening with increasing uneasiness.
Keep looking up!
MDC
March 04, 2026 - Msg 121282:
Yep MDC I’ve been busy with several projects for the Meet-Up, M/D’s and a couple of other Mayberry events. I did two dioramas a many other things..I do believe I bit off more than I can chew.
I still have a lot of time, I’ll get them done…..
G-F
March 05, 2026 - Msg 121283:
NDC, no, hippity hops are these big rubber balls with a handle that you blow and ride. We used to have them when I was a kid. They dont make them as well now and they pop more easily.
Its been really warm here, too. We have had a day or two that was up to 90 recently but we have a good breeze right now and no mosquitos due to the drought.
Hope you all have a good rest of the week and weekend.
Boo
March 06, 2026 - Msg 121284:
Y’all had me confused, I thought a hippity hop was something Peter Cottontail did for exercise.
G-F
March 07, 2026 - Msg 121285:
G-F, you're a treasha! (:
March 07, 2026 - Msg 121286:
Hey y'all- Sorry I haven't been rockin' much lately. Had to step back from a lot of things and take care of myself. I'm doing better.Mr. Possum had a birthday earlier this month- he's doing pretty good,so that's a blessing.
Trying to get some repairs done to my car and then get preparations underway to sell my old property.So,lots happening and/ or getting ready to happen!
Happy to report that we have had high temps in the 80s all week- yay!! It's so nice not being cold! Loving this weather!
Hope everyone is getting along okay. Prayers and peace and love to all.
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possum u.a.r.
March 07, 2026 - Msg 121287:
Well, good Possum. Glad things are moving in the right direction. Stay strong and determined to do what is best for you and Mr. Possum. <3
Boo
March 07, 2026 - Msg 121288:
Well we almost got to 80 here today.I am so happy to see sunshine.I have been watching the episode where Andy judges the beauty contest.I guess I never paid attention before,but when Floyd sings his song for Andy and Andy says if he hears anybody else try to sing it he will hit them right in the mouth I burst out laughing! Another thing I enjoy is when Andy is surprised by something he says "well,they law".My aunts on my mom side said that all the time.I hardly hear it anymore.Possum,I was just wondering if the gas wells have started being set up where you live.They are still putting in quite a few around here.They seem to be paying good prices for property if they can find anything they can use on your property.Well I better close and see if I can get my grandson to bed.He is staying the night with me and doesn't look like he is really wanting to sleep lol.Talk to you all soon ky girl
March 09, 2026 - Msg 121289:
HI ALL, Well... I had a "Mayberry moment" at church today.
Some people in the vestibule of the church were talking pretty
loudly, so, as an usher, I went up and asked they to tone it
down a bit, and just for fun I said "I have a badge." (an usher's badge)
So one guy says who are you, Jerry Van Dyke?" Ha, we both had a good
laugh! :)
Hey to KY Girl. So funny about Andy and Floyd. I like when I suddenly
notice something after seeing an episode so many times.
Our weather had been fluctuating lately...70s one day, and 90s the next.
Curious, curious.
BOO-thanks for the hippy hop definition. Now I know what you had! :)
Possum, hang in there friend, keep the faith, and stay strong.
Good things are in the offing!
APB FOR MISSING PORCHSTERS!
Prayers,
MDC
March 09, 2026 - Msg 121290:
Ky girl- don't know anything about the gas wells.
Thanks for the prayers for my sister. She hasn't been feeling well,which is due to the chemo. Prayers are appreciated.
Thanks,Boo and MDC. I'm really trying. I'm trying to " tough love" a family member. I cannot carry all that's been put on me by them any longer.
Found out today she's being evicted. No vehicle and who knows where she'll end up. My sweet granddaughter is caught up in this and it breaks my heart but there's nothing I can do. I don't have the money to help,they can't return to my place where they lived before,as it's in need of repairs,which is a main reason I want to sell it,so I don't have to worry about it.
They have 15 days to go somewhere. I'm praying God doesn't forsake them. Even though she has said some very vile things to me and has put me through the wringer,I love her and want good things for her. She truly needs mental help but better just focus on finding somewhere to live. I don't know why she couldn't keep up with her rent. Lord knows I have given her money left and right. Can't do it any more. Just praying for her. Please join me in praying for my girls. Lord,make a way and help her straighten her life out. Amen.
possum again
March 10, 2026 - Msg 121291:
Possum, you do indeed have my prayers that that whole situation will work out.
I am facing something similar with my SIL, and tough love is also about all that I
have left now.
OK, a couple of tags items... In watching The Loaded Goat tonite on me-tv,
I just realized that when the goat is in the shed eating the dynamite,
it is nice and light, and it is very easy to see the dynamite boxes, etc,
but when Barney goes in with his lighter, it is very dark except when he
lights the lighter! hmmm!
Then I watched a Dick VanDyke show, and Bill Idleson was the writer!
Both shows were done at Desilu, so I guess they did some writing for both.
Oh, BTW, we got RAIN tonight!
God bless,
MDC
Let me know if the porch needs
a sweep
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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.