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blogflogger
Thanks. I am thinking about putting up a post about the fiasco in Iraq.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 2, 2007 at 2:19 AM
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Jacenta
Talk about having a bubble burst: I worked in Mount Airy for two years as a paramedic. It is probably one of the most corrupt places I've ever seen. That was a huge let down for me. I was very intrigued about it having such a down home reputation.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 2, 2007 at 2:19 AM
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No, it's you who are too kind, Avant-Garde
I've never had "issues" or problems with paramedics, no bad experiences, they're just doing a difficult job with grace. You do God's work, my friend.
posted by
blogflogger
on February 1, 2007 at 5:48 PM
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avant-garde...
I found your post and the comments to be very interesting. I watched his show many times while growing up. Guess I feel a little disappointment in that he wasn't in reality, as I always thought him to be. Guess that is TV land and another bubble burst.
I wish you and your precious family, an early Happy Valentine's Day.
posted by
jacentaOld
on February 1, 2007 at 4:35 AM
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shelly
Me, either.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 1, 2007 at 4:12 AM
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TAPS
There is only one Mayberry in this entire area: Mayberry Trading Post, which is a general store built in 1892 up on the mountain in Patrick County. According to locals, Andy's dad used to take him there when he was a boy.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 1, 2007 at 4:12 AM
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That's a cute little house! I probably wouldn't stay in it though.
posted by
shelly_b
on January 31, 2007 at 3:30 PM
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Avant-garde
How interesting. The first I knew of Andy Griffith was his talking recordings of, "What It Was Was Football" and "Romeo and Juliet". Back in the 1950's someone gifted my dad with those and he played them continuously until we all went nuts repeating them from memory. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on January 31, 2007 at 3:25 PM
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mysteria
It is cool. I'm into it, too.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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OFFBEATS
I'm not sure I'd be willing to fork out any money to stay there, with all that I've heard about him.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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faholo
Always a pleasure seeing that you've visited. Thank you.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:30 AM
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Julia
That's interesting. I've never seen him, even though he's been within ten miles from here a couple of times over the past five years. I don't like crowds much.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:29 AM
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blogflogger
Thank you. That's very kind.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:28 AM
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avant--
from the outside it looks cute, a little plain perhaps but cute. Andy is one of the few celebrities I've ever seen in person, we were at the same show in Vegas one time.
posted by
Julia.
on January 31, 2007 at 11:28 AM
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OneTimeAgain
Well, reality is usually disappointing when it comes to these matters.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:28 AM
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malcolm
It is quaint, isn't it?
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:25 AM
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Mrs T
I'm not sure if you're familiar with our tv shows. This one was very popular in the early 60's.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:25 AM
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Whacky
No, I didn't. Maybe you should write a post about that.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:24 AM
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Bhaskar
Well, as I said, it's not one of my favorite places to visit, but it is interesting to see firsthand.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:24 AM
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blogflogger
No, I'm just not interested. There's a cabin high in Kibler Valley I would much prefer. It's 60 a night. It's really cool.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:23 AM
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richinstore
Yes, it's nice. There's usually someone staying there.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:22 AM
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Rcky
Well, I must say that I was disappointed to hear that he was nothing like his character on tv. But, it
is tv.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 31, 2007 at 11:22 AM
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avant...I enjoy history
Interesting
posted by
mysteria
on January 30, 2007 at 7:28 PM
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avant
I love Mt. Airy but I don't know if I want to stay in that house...Oh I sure love those shows and still watch in re runs..
posted by
Offy
on January 30, 2007 at 7:18 PM
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Well I guess he was not as nice as his looks! Thanks for sharing
the picture of an old friend of mine. We layed on the floor eating apples, coloring and watching Andy and Oppy! Ah, the ole days! Blessings on you and yours Avant!
faholo
posted by
faholo
on January 30, 2007 at 7:15 PM
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Avant, when you show up, early in the am, this is for you
posted by
blogflogger
on January 30, 2007 at 6:46 PM
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I really loved the TV show.. sorry to read these comments about the actor
posted by
Blue_feathers
on January 30, 2007 at 12:47 PM
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Inviting.
posted by
malcolm
on January 30, 2007 at 12:26 PM
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Interesting....
Mrs T
posted by
Tanga
on January 30, 2007 at 11:03 AM
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That looks a lot like the house on the show.
Just sort of reversed and with a smaller front porch.
-^..^- Bo
Did you know the theme song actually has words?
posted by
Whacky
on January 29, 2007 at 11:42 PM
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Avant
Your description makes me want to come and stay a while, if I could.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on January 29, 2007 at 8:51 PM
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Avant Garde, are you planning an ovenight stay? I know you like to visit
places where there are paranormal activity just to see what you can "pick up on".
Maybe the townspeople were not that kind to Andy in his youth, that often happens and can leave someone with a permanently bad attitude.
posted by
blogflogger
on January 29, 2007 at 7:25 PM
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avant-garde
that's a lovely house.
posted by
richinstore
on January 29, 2007 at 5:25 PM
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Well Avant, you're a good judge of character. Peter told me Andy once got
into a fist fight with a trash collector because he accused him of going through his trash! He was a bit high on himself! Peter has some great celebrity stories!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 29, 2007 at 1:34 PM
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Troosha
I heard that he was in drama class in high school, and often made fun of. Perhaps, he had some anger issues over the whole thing.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 1:31 PM
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Rcky
I've heard about Andy not being nice, too. He's made a few unscheduled stops in Mount Airy over the years, but nothing official. He's always maintained that Mount Airy was not the inspiration for his show. He lied for many years, often looking ridiculous. I don't have a lot of respect for the man, to be honest.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 1:30 PM
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sannhet
I have a better picture of the sign, with the telephone number. Maybe I'll post it, too.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 29, 2007 at 1:29 PM
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Avant
Sometimes people want to completely abandon (or deny) their roots. I've never fully understood this. Sure... there may be some dark or uncomfortable memories but every day shapes us into who we are the next day. Denying our past is denying who we are.
posted by
Troosha
on January 29, 2007 at 12:49 PM
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Wow this is so cool Avant...
I think I told you Peter grew up in Beverly Hills and had some celebrities as neighbors. Well Andy lived in his neighborhood and it was general concensus in the neighborhood that he was an a**hole. He was always rude and mean to the kids in the neighborhood! He was nothing like his Mayberry character! Oh and Peter also said Jerry Lewis was a major A**hole too! LOL 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 29, 2007 at 11:29 AM
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Avant -
The Andy Griffith Show is one of my alltime favorites! I think it'd be a hoot to stay there!
posted by
sannhet
on January 29, 2007 at 11:29 AM
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