The Fishin' Hole

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Daddy takes Jaden to the Speech Fairy (Therapist) at another school. He does this because she has to be there so much earlier than we have to be at school. So Mommy takes us to school later, and then picks Jaden up after that.

At this school, they have a bird. I don’t know what kind it is, but it thinks it can whistle! The song it thinks it can whistle is the theme from the Andy Griffith Show.

Did you know that song is called The Fishin’ Hole? This is possibly the most recognized TV theme song known to mankind. It's almost impossible not to whistle along to this (if you can whistle at all). It has become a cultural icon associated with the image of Andy Griffith and Ron Howard (now an award winning director) as Andy and Opie Taylor walking on the dirt road with their cane poles on their way to the "fishin' hole." This reminds us all of a simpler time, a simpler place in American history.

I have a CD with Andy singing songs and telling stories. Here are the lyrics to the song…

The Fishin’ Hole

Well, now, take down your fishin' pole and meet me at The Fishin' Hole,
We may not get a bite all day, but don't you rush away.

What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippin' stones,
You'll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settin' in the shade.

Whether it's hot, whether it's cool, oh what a spot for whistlin' like a fool.

What a fine day to take a stroll and wander by The Fishin' Hole,
I can't think of a better way to pass the time o' day.

We'll have no need to call the roll when we get to The Fishin' Hole,
There'll be you, me, and Old Dog Trey, to doodle time away.

If we don't hook a perch or bass, we'll cool our toes in dewy grass,
Or else pull up a weed to chaw, and maybe set and jaw.

Hangin' around, takin' our ease,
Watchin' that hound a-scratchin' at his fleas.

Come on, take down your fishin' pole and meet me at The Fishin' Hole,
I can't think of a better way to pass the time o' day.

I bet you couldn’t read them without the tune in your head!!! Well, imagine that silly bird trying to whistle that song, but he cant!!! He’s terrible! Daddy whistled the song for him, and he still got it wrong! That just goes to show you that you cant trust a bird to get the melody right. Don’t even think about letting him have a try at harmony!!! Ha ha!

~ Hon!