Barbara was feeling much better this morning, so we went into Mount Airy. The locals call it Mayberry, just about as much as they call it Mount Airy. We found our way to Main Street, and the first place we went to was Floyd's City Barber Shop. (His name isn’t Floyd, it’s Russell. He changed the name of his shop in the 80’s from City Barber Shop—a nod to Mayberry, no doubt.) I got my hair cut there. Actually, it wasn’t so much cut as it was completely lost. Take a look at the pictures, you’ll see what I mean. (Brian and Jared, mom thinks you’ll be really excited that I’ve joined your ranks. I think you’ll take one look and start growing a ponytail.)

Floyd—I mean Russell—cut Andy Griffith’s hair when Andy was in high school. Russell—I mean Floyd—no, wait, I do mean Russell—didn’t cut my hair, but Barbara and I met him and got our picture taken with him. He’s 91 and just quit barbering last year.

After the haircut, I expected my hat to be too big, but I found it hard to put on my head—it wouldn’t slide down in the back into position. I think my skin isn’t as slippery as my hair was. (I just went back and reread that last sentence. That’s really disgusting. Besides, I have baby-smooth skin, assuming you could find a baby with sandpaper skin.)

We left Floyd’s and went next door to The Snappy Lunch, home of the world-famous pork chop sandwich. We didn’t have the pork chop sandwich, so I don’t know if it deserves its fame. The Snappy Lunch was also mentioned on the Andy Griffith Show in more than one episode.

After lunch, we walked up and down the two blocks that make up this part of Main Street. We went into lots of antique stores (lots and LOTS) and ended up getting ice cream at Miss Angel’s and her moonshine ice cream (we didn’t have the moonshine ice cream).

After that, it was back to the RV. Our plan is to head to Asheville tomorrow.

Yeah, right.