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The Flora-Bama

By pwsadmin / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off

I ran across this photo from the year 2013. I remember the day well. I was at the Flora Bama, which is a Bar/Lounge/Club located on the Alabama and Florida line. Which is why the name: The Flora Bama. I was enjoying Oysters with my Niece and maybe a nephew.I think we ate 8 Dozen…

School Pranks

By pwsadmin / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off

7th Grade. I didn’t tell anyone that I had Spina Bifida or, more importantly to me, that I wore a diaper.I also had zero feeling in my Butt Cheeks. Back in the day, at school, kids played pranks and jokes. —All-the-time…I’m sure they still do it today. A famous “Prank” would be to tape a…

Home

By pwsadmin / July 18, 2022 / Comments Off

We made it safely to Home Sweet Home.

Mt. Airy 7/15/2022

By pwsadmin / July 17, 2022 / Comments Off

—Mt. Airy 7/16/2022— The Mayberry Meet-Up was a great success. Not a lot of people know this, but I am a shy guy in Social Situations.It takes a long while for me to warm up to people and actually bring myself to talk. The atmosphere here is special, though.I come out of my shell here…

Mt. Airy 7/14/22

By pwsadmin / July 14, 2022 / Comments Off

—Mt. Airy 7/14/22— We pulled in later than I expected to “The Mayberry Motor Inn.” The Mayberry Motor Inn is the Primary Location we “TAGS Fans” stay when visiting Mt. Airy, NC. I had planned on pulling in around Noon EST, but traffic on the Interstate was backed up in many areas. On my way…

Mt. Airy 2022

By pwsadmin / July 12, 2022 / Comments Off

—Lynns Trip To Mount Airy – 2022— My trip to Mt. Airy, NC., is coming up. This Wednesday, around 1 pm, Mom, My Aunt, and I will depart headed toward Mt. Airy for this year’s “Mayberry Meet-Up.” I’m looking forward to it. Many of you know that I am a big “The Andy Griffith Show”…

’80s Christmas Party

By pwsadmin / July 10, 2022 / Comments Off

The ’80s. My late brother Tony and I had to attend a Christmas Party hosted by one of mom’s friends. Tony and I thought that this one particular friend of moms was wealthy.At least in our minds, she was. She and her husband drove a ’40s-type vehicle. I’d say it was a “Triumph Roadster” if…

Stye Update

By pwsadmin / July 9, 2022 / Comments Off

The latest on me.The combination of everything I’m doing seems to be working. A Hot Teabag, a Hot Wash Cloth, the Heating Pad, and the Antibiotics all seem to help. I should be better in time for my trip to Mt. Airy, NC., which is coming up. Here is a picture that isn’t too bad…

A Stye In My Eye

By pwsadmin / July 8, 2022 / Comments Off

♪There’s a Stye in my eye,♪ Sung to the tune of Hank Williams, “There’s a tear in my beer.” I have never had a Stye in my eye or Pink Eye. Until today. I woke up at about 5 AM and couldn’t open my left eye. It was swollen shut.I immediately freaked out and looked…

The Shopping List

By pwsadmin / July 6, 2022 / Comments Off

I opened the Shopping List that mom sent to my email. I had volunteered to go to “The Pig” to get the groceries she needed. “Oh. This is a lot. I thought you just needed some milk and maybe eggs,” I said as I stared at the 30 items on the list. “You can un-volunteer…

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