The Spring and Summer season has officially begun in the Village of Scotia.
The popular Jumpin' Jack's fast food Drive-In opened yesterday, Thursday March 29. The sun was shining and the temperature mild, which made the hour + wait for food a little more pleasant for those loyal Scotians who stop to eat at JJ's every year on Opening Day (rain or shine of course).
Only in Scotia do people wait in line for an hour and a half for a burger and fries. We understand it though, because the food is great, and the atmosphere of the park in the spring time is not so bad.
Jumpin' Jack's has been around for a while. My Mom recalls going there as a kid in the '60s. They serve burgers, hotdogs, fish fries, steak sandwiches, fried shrimp/clams/chicken tenders and also the famous "Jack Burger," which is a double cheeseburger with cole slaw. Many people have an infatuation with the twister fries and onion rings as well. And aftr dinner most people stop by at the icecream building (Twin Freeze) for dessert. Pistachio is always the "flavor of the day" on Opening Day in a addition to the standard chocolate and vanilla.
In case you'd are not a Scotia native, nd hve not been to Jumpin' Jack's before, you should check out some of t etiquette. visitscotia.com has the rules posted. here is a copy:
Jumpin' Jack's Etiquette (Just For fun)
1) Ordering: Know what you want before you get close
Look up and you'll see the menu. Keep the line moving by knowing what you're going to order before you're asked. If you have questions just ask someone else in line.
2) Ordering: Your drink order is separate.
Don't confuse the guy taking your food order with what you want to drink. The drink guys will ask for your beverage preference before you get to the register.
3) Dress code: Dress warmer then you might expect.
Everyone in the Village of Scotia knows it always feels 10 degrees colder at Jumpin' Jack's.
4) Dress code: No Shirts or Shoes, No Service.
It's still a restaurant so health laws still apply even if you're not eating.
5) Parking: Customers Only
If you're attending a concert in Freedom Park or you're there to see the US WaterSki Show Team don't take up spaces in the main parking lot. There's plenty of parking in the Collins Park Beach parking.
6) Tipping: Leave the change and they'll yell "Subway"
Tipping is a allowed and everyone will acknowledge your tip by yelling "Subway". Rumor has it the folks at Scotia's Subway now yell "Jumpin' Jack's" when tipped.
7) Ice Cream: No Dips
Don't ask about dipped ice cream. If you want your ice cream dipped you can go to Dairy Circus across from the high school.
8) Ice Cream: Bite off the bottom
When buying ice cream for someone else's children you should teach them to bite off the bottom of the small cone and suck the soft ice cream out.
9) Water Access: Keep the kids on the grass.
The Mohawk River is very beautiful and drops off quickly at the shore line into the "Muddy Mohawk". When attending water ski shows keep the kids up on the grass or you'll bring them home wet and they'll be in the way.
10) Parking: Hot cars rule.
The corner in front of the Twin Freez ice cream building is the place for hot cars and bikes. Check them out while your there. If you drive a mini-van or SUV there are plenty of other spots to park.
Happy Spring everyone!!!
