I went to see the movie "Jake's Corner" (filmed right here in Gila County) last night with my husband and son. They made me do it. I really didn't want to.... but what a nice surprise!
I'm married to a self-described "wanna-be" cowboy and the toughest cop that ever walked a beat in South Phoenix. Retired now, of course, but was pretty macho in his day. We live just 10 miles up the road in Payson, AZ, so we've eaten a lot of steaks and drank a lot of Jack at Jake's Corner Bar.
So when the film crew was scouring Payson trying to find extras for a movie they were filming at Jake's Corner Bar and I was approached, I said "NO WAY!". However, those who did say yes have a memory of being part of a really cute family-friendly movie.
Independent film writer/director, Jeff Santo, did a great job capturing the spirit of Jake's Corner Bar.
Jake's Corner is a gathering place for those who have been battered by life abandoned by love, knocked down, stepped on and generally forgotten. It's also a stopping off place for travelers just passing through. But those who call it home have found comfort and rest in this family of miss-fits that make up the "Corner".
Johnny Dunn, Richard Tyson, is a pro ball player who looses his parents in a plane crash. As a result he loses his interest in both the game of football and life and drops out and runs Jake's Corner Bar.
Johnny's sister and brother-in-law are later killed in a car crash and leave their young son homeless. Of course Uncle Johnny takes him in and discovers that losing parents is tragic but uses it to bring healing to everyone at the "Corner".
If you want to see the real Jake's Corner, drive 60 miles north of Scottsdale on Hwy. 87, turn south onto Hwy 188 and go just 3 miles to Jake's Corner. If you ride your bike up, you'll fit in perfectly. And don't dress up, you'll look conspicuous.
As they say, truth is stranger than fiction. So expect to be delighted watching some real life characters...and ask Sylvia (she's been cooking there 15 years) to make you one of those French dip sandwiches and wash it down with whatever makes you happy. But don't blink when you drive up or you'll miss it. Population, 45.
Sandra Scott, REALTOR
Four Seasons Realty
Payson, AZ 85541
928-978-9047
On Saturday, August 16, 2008, Payson will host it's 124th continuous rodeo!
Opening the festivities is the Rodeo Parade which begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Parade will begin on Main Street at Green Valley Park and proceed east to the Sawmill Crossing.
The Rodeo gates will open at 5 p.m. and the professional rodeo performance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, August 15. Saturday evening's performance begins at 7 p.m. with the gates opening at 5 p.m. For complete information on the event, go to http://www.paysonrimcountry.com/augustdoins
Bring the kids and let's have some family fun in Payson. Ya'll Come!
Sandra Scott, GRI
Four Seasons Realty
email: MyRealtorSandra@hotmail.com
I've lived in the Payson, AZ, area for several years now. Love the hiking and outdoor activities here. Being surrounded with 3.9 million acres of National Forest you had better like it.
But I missed the blackberry picking that I used to do on our "back 40" in Northwest Florida where I grew up.
Well, I finally hooked up with some ladies in our area who knew where the berries are. So last Saturday we went out, early I might add, and found the best patch of raspberries I have ever seen. Since I was a rookie at picking raspberries the gave me a rash about the big gallon bucket I brought along to pick in. Looked about the right size to me, cause I knew I was a berry picking fool! Secretly, I snickered at their tiny little buckets and boxes. Some of them were even home-made! What amateurs.
We arrived at the "patch" about 8:00 a.m. and picked for about 2 hours. During that time I managed to fall into the brier patch only once. It was the careless placement on my left foot that caused the accident. It didn't hurt as bad as I imagined it would as I did a sad dance of weaving and bobbing over my waterloo, trying all the while to catch my balance.
And I DID NOT scream as I rode the thorny bushes three feet down to the ground! I could see that getting up was not going to be easy as my head was pointing downhill and my feet were uphill. After checking for broken bones I realized I was structurally sound and that no one else had seen me fall. Only the tale-tale streams of blood dripping down my arms revealed my secret. Really, it didn't hurt bad until about 12 hours later. By that time I had picked out dozens of thorns. They are designed like a fish hook and just tear flesh as you try to pry them out. Ouch!
But I don't care. I got to make 7 pints of the best raspberry jam you ever tasted! And all my friends gave me much sympathy for my wounds. All in all, I picked the most and I think I enjoyed it the best.
One word to the wise, when you pick raspberries on the Mogollon Rim watch out for stones that can turn under your feet, and take a big bucket!
Sandra Scott
Four Seasons Realty, LLC
Payson, AZ 85541
928-978-9047
email: MyRealtorSandra@hotmail.com
I was just Standing On The Corner in Winslow, AZ, last Sunday morning looking around for something exciting to happen, when BAMM! There it was.
A motorized stagecoach driving down the street. Manned by four wild looking characters. Now, pardner, I'm not saying I didn't believe my eyes, but I did blink a few times before running down the street after them yelling," Stop!" I didn't care how silly I looked. I just had to get a picture! Sure enough, they pulled over and let me have a little fun.
After giggling like a little girl, and clicking from every angle possible, they invited me home to look at what else they had in the garage.
What an adventure! I spent the next hour almost speechless. Could not believe my eyes as I saw a baby grand piano that you could play as you drove down the street. Then there was torpedo car like Jay Leno's, fire engines, a shopping cart as tall as a house, and a blue pickup with tank tracks attached. And even the Hannibal 8 that Jack Lemmon drove in the movie The Great Race (1965). And, yes, there is a cannon on the front that you can really pull down. I couldn't wait to get into the Flintstone car and snap that picture.
Meet the creator of it all, Rodney Rucker. He builds everyting from scratch and commented that the shopping cart was a real challlenge. I'm not sure which bank he robbed to be able to efford all these toys, but I did notice how smart he was to build his wife a big beautiful home on the property. Guys, take notice. Take care of the little lady first and then she will let you really play!
Rodney has the skeleton up for his car museum across the road. Should be finished soon. So if you ever get to Winslow, drop by and see it. It'll make you laugh. You can contact Rodney at ProDirtConst@msn.com if you need one of these dream machines!
Thanks, Rodney, for the great morning I spent in your world.....
Sandra Scott, REALTOR
Four Seasons Realty
Payson, AZ 85541
928-978-9047
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Been licensed for 7 years. Sold mostly in Phoenix and Payson since 2005. Strong background in corporate sales and mfg. homes. Love to represent buyers... and sellers of high end properties.
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