Although the sky was cloudy and it was certain to rain in the future, my friend Margaret and I decided to take a chance and run out for some lunch to Jumpin Jack's in Scotia, near Collins Park. I am sure that if you are from this area or have visited, you have made a stop at this iconic drive in. It is definitely a place that I remember coming as a child when on field trips from my school days in Gloversville. During today's visit, I had a fish fry while my friend had the famous "jack burger", complete with coleslaw on top.
What is exciting about this adventure to Jumpin Jacks is that those behind the counter are extremely efficient while at the same time entertaining. When it is busy, you seem to shout your order to the person behind the counter by yelling from 3 rows back what you would like. That person in turn yells to the cooks behind them some variation that they all seem to comprehend. I believe that a fish fry and onion rings is interpreted to be a "whale" because that is all they shouted after my order and I am hopeful that they were not commenting on my attire or anatomy (yikes).
If you check out their website for a schedule of events, while having a bite to eat, you can also check out a US Water Ski Show Team practice. I did that last year and it is a great show.
To top off my night, I had dinner at friend and fellow rotarian Fred's home featuring his famous pulled pork which I am told takes several days to prepare and smoke. Although his wife Chris did happen to mention after dinner that although the pork is smoked with cherry wood, Fred has been known to take a shortcut and use propane when necessary to get the smoker started, his secret is out. Dinner was topped off with a fabulous blueberry pie that Fred picked up from Lakeside Farms in Ballston Lake, their pies are fantastic. Fred is so gracious and every year invites the new rotarians and their sponsors to dinner to celebrate their joining of the Schenectady Rotary. A great night with fellow rotarian's!
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