We had finished fueling, restocking the cupboards and were on the way out of town when I saw these two bronze gents; Just couldn't pass up this photo-op, especially with a nice big church for a background. Jackie is always eager to help "set the stage."
Show Low has seen it's share of "boom" in the last five years. Property values are holding steady and Walmart has set up shop. A great place for folks of the hot southern towns to escape to in the summer.
Between Show Low and Socorro, AZ stretches lands too high, 7,000 ft plus, for agriculture but fine for beef cattle. The same scene unfolded for the entire 100 mile ride, fields, fences and scrub red cedar.
The number one revenue generator of Pie town revolves around the Elk. The place is overflowing with huge-rack Elk attracting trophy hunters from around the world. Second in line for income is beef and third is pie. We split a slice of strawberry custard and except for my mothers lemon merinque, it was the best I’d ever tasted.
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Jay Carol, an enterprising fellow here in Pie Town, has three businesses, a RV park with a 5 rig capacity, a building contractor and sewer cleaning. Total employees, "one," himself. "Business is slow but steady, just how I like it." he tells me with A contented smile.
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