I met a town that wasn't there .............

[SydneyRover]

I found this story on the Washington Post front page and then got the link from CBS. It's worth watching the slow climb into the story and understand why people visit Mount Airy, it puts on show the yawning gap between what these people think and reality, if you don't have the patience then start at around 10 minutes in.

''The veteran newsman and “CBS Sunday Morning” contributor explains how a seeming puff piece about “The Andy Griffith Show” turned into an unsettling snapshot of an angry America''

''Ted Koppel, right, interviews Randy Collins, the president of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, for a piece on “CBS Sunday Morning.” (CBS Sunday Morning))''

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-trip-to-the-original-mayberry-the-andy-griffith-show/

[selby]

 What fascinates you so much Syd about the way people think in the US and UK when you live so far away in Aus. You must have some nut jobs down there, if you ask the neighbours I bet they can tell you of some close by.

[SydneyRover]

I just show them your posts is all selby

[selby]

  I don't show anybody your posts Syd, I wouldn't do that to anyone and waste their time,

[SydneyRover]

Have you made sure the crank is well balanced on your ride on mower selby

[selby]

  Its turbo charged Syd, just like its owner.