MAYBERRY

I'm so happy to be able to transcribe my notes into the blog, so that I didn't forget anything while it was happening. After a gorgeous breakfast of egg, cheese and homemade sausage slices in a lovely pastry dome; lemon poppy muffin filled with lemon curd and fruit on the side, FLORIDA grapefruit juice and coffee---off to Main Street.
We walked into each and every shop along that street and saw pictures of the old TV series stars with all of the shop owners. In September, they do Mayberry Days here and everyone who is still standing comes by for a parade and visit with the businesses. After about two hours of a great walking tour, we happened by Snappy Lunch, which offers a $4.00 special of the Pork Sandwhich that Andy and Barney ate several times during the series. Mel loved it, battered and fried with coleslaw, chili and mustard and the "messiest thing I ever ate" according to former Judge Grossman. I had the $1.80 "loose meat" sandwich-- chopped beef, coleslaw, and mustard and really good. We opted not to take the chips; I had an iced decaf coffee (the waitress said it was the first one she ever made) and Mel had a Coke ! Outside the restaurant, I had my picture "made" with Otis Campbell, the town drunk. How hilarious !
After that, we walked way down south Main Street to the old Courthouse, jail, Mayor's office, Wally's Gas Station and took pictures of everything. Back to the car, we decided that we needed another winery excursion, so we drove about ten miles to the Round Peak vineyard, where once again Mel tasted some nice "new wines" and selected a couple of bottles to add to our collection. We met with a very knowledgeable vintner who gave us a great history and winemaking lesson.
After a long day in Mayberry, I felt I owed Mel something, so (no, it's not what you think---eeeuw how disgusting) we went to the Pine Street theater and saw the NEW The Day the Earth Stood Still. We ran into the theater from the car (38 degrees) and when we got out it was 7:20 and dark and even colder, but we got to see what has to be one of the greatest moons of all time. I know from speaking to you guys that you got to see it too, and tonight (Saturday) should be another gorgeous spectacle.
After the movies, we were too cold to get out at a restaurant, so Mel treated me to a Sonic Drive In chicken sandwich, which we ate in the car. The nice lady who skated it out to the car for us was wearing a snow suit. BRRRR. I had a limeade, which was a great treat for me. Mel had a XL Coney dog with mustard and cole slaw (he's turning into a cabbage, I think) and coffee. We shared Tater Tots (I haven't had one since Tracee was about ten).
Back just in time to watch the Frosty the Snowman shows. And, to be told that the cable and Internet were back up. So, here we are.....
This morning we came down to meet other guests and enjoy a breakfast that started with yogurt and fresh fruit, moved on to a pound cake filled with fresh crem fraishe and strawberries and THEN, baguette french toast, stuffed with cream cheese with a fresh warm berry compote over it, and more home made sausage for Mel to enjoy. We'll have to see what we do about lunch or dinner to get in today's BBQ stop. BURP !!!!
We're off now to a live bluegrass concert at the old cinema on Main Street and now that we're caught up, I'll be back with today's fun later this evening.
Miss and love you all.