Barney's Sidecare

Andy: "I wish we had a psychiatrist in town. I bet Barney would be a real study."

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The Andy Griffith Show - Barney's Sidecar - S4, Ep16 1964

2023 Free Birthday Rewards

This year's free birthday rewards.

4/17	Denny’s	Free Everyday Value Slam	$6.49
4/19	Panera	Free pastry – bear claw	$3.99
4/20	Perkins	Free Magnificent Seven	$9.99
4/20	Portillo’s	Free slice of chocolate cake	$3.89
4/20	CVS ExtraCare Card	Cash reward	$3.00
4/23	Ye Olde Donut Shoppe	Free 2 donuts	~ $3.50
4/23	Moe’s	Free burrito	$11.18
4/24	Arby’s	Free large shake – jamocha	$4.99
4/25	Red Robin	Free burger – guacamole bacon	$14.99
5/11	Jimmy John’s	Free sandwich	$6.69

I received more rewards -- free appetizers or desserts -- but I did not bother redeeming them. Wasn't worth the effort.

"I Will Turn Methodist"

The title of this entry is one of my favorite lines from "The Waltons."

Grandma is explaining to Reverend Fordwick that she will not share playing the church organ with another woman:

"I cannot share with that woman. I will not resign my organ playing to just anyone. And if you toddy to that Zelma Maynard, then I will resign from this church, Reverend Fordwick."

She walks away, and then turns to the preacher and says:

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The Waltons - "The Rebellion" - S5, Ep14 1976
Note: Grandma Walton was in the next episode.
Then Ellen Corby suffered a stroke and was in
limited appearances in future episodes.