House of Joy

House of Joy

Hmmm. I wonder. Should I go in?

Jerome, Arizona

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Gary Minniss from Scottsdale, AZ on Nov 2, 2006 at 10:39 PM said:

A sad story: I have visited Jerome a couple of times recently. The "House of Joy" sign is still there, but it is now so weather beaten, I don't think it will make it through another winter. Meanwhile, I have found out some things about this site. Until recently (maybe a year or two ago), the House of Joy was listed in Conde Nast, or some such publication, as one of the 10 best restaurants in the U.S. Reservations were required months in advance. They even turned away a celebrity now and then. As I was walking the streets of Jerome, the other day, I stopped to read a little sign on the window of The House of Joy. The sign said that the restaurant is now closed due to a bicycle accident of one of the owners. It is now an antiques/collectibles shop, owned by the same people.

In the early days, it actually was a brothel. But, that was not so unusual in those days in Jerome. It was truly a wild and whooly town.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 15, 2006 at 11:26 PM said:

Jules, I'm going to have to fall in there next time we go to Jerome. I just love that town.

Jules VIlmur from Santa Cruz, California on Jan 24, 2006 at 12:37 AM said:

Fell quite by accident into The House of Joy on a trip to Jerome last Saturday. Fell madly in love. Pretty sure they won't let me move in, but oh, the hours i could spend perusing their whatnots.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Oct 31, 2005 at 5:03 PM said:

Marsha went to Jerome over the weekend, but I couldn't go. So, I still haven't been able to get into the House of Joy. Maybe in a few weeks, we'll go together.

sigh......

WebSphinx from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland on Oct 11, 2005 at 8:28 PM said:

I vote go on in. Just don't touch anything! LOL!

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Aug 26, 2005 at 3:26 PM said:

You are right, Jocelynne. Maybe it is a Cat in the Hat store, whatever that is.

Jocelynne on Jul 25, 2005 at 1:39 AM said:

PS They probably have really good burgers and fries! lol

Jocelynne on Jul 25, 2005 at 1:38 AM said:

That looks like a Cat in the Hat hat like you can buy at the state fair. I love old signs!

Nate on May 14, 2005 at 12:33 PM said:

lol wow

Gary Minniss from Arizona on May 13, 2005 at 9:38 PM said:

That's it! It's a candy shop! I'll have to go in there and get a candy cane next time I'm in Jerome.

Nate on May 13, 2005 at 12:26 PM said:

I thought that was a candy shop! I guess I was kinda right? lol (50 cent song..)

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Apr 3, 2005 at 3:08 PM said:

Thanks Dud. I did take a look. Poor Joy. Looks like she took it hard. Good for her for completing a half marathon.

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 31, 2005 at 4:35 AM said:

If you want to see joy just look at this picture. The lady is named Joy.

http://www.thelensflare.com/gallery/p_race_8427.php

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 31, 2005 at 4:26 AM said:

Just don't let Marsha hear you mention "Gary's House of Joy". She might get the wrong idea ... or the right idea.

Vicki (TravlynWomyn) from Virginia today on Mar 31, 2005 at 4:10 AM said:

Hmmmm - I must have been having a bad red and white stocking day when I mixed up your names, Gary and Dud. I'm glad I "revisited" Gary's "House of Joy" to read all the good-natured banter - this photo is almost infective with the thoughts of satin, lace and hot wimmen trying to entice our menfolk!

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 30, 2005 at 5:12 PM said:

No problem. I am too crazy to not do it.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 30, 2005 at 2:35 PM said:

OK Dud. I'll try to grab a pair of candy cane socks for you. But you have to post your picture wearing them. I want proof of your innocence!

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 30, 2005 at 4:06 AM said:

I am innocent and have no idea what you are talking about. I just thought candy cane socks would go nice with my Santa suit in December. I hope no child sees this. Oops!!

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 27, 2005 at 3:19 AM said:

Yeay. Let's lay the blame on him. That's OK. I was going to let you guys go in first, just to make sure it is safe.

Whittler from Maine on Mar 24, 2005 at 6:52 PM said:

Thanks for the invitation Gary,I think I better opt out of this tour.My wife says she would have to try on her new shoes and she ain't wearin no second hand shoes from that "shoe" store.LOL

I think Dud is trying to get us both in trouble.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 24, 2005 at 3:47 PM said:

Dudley, sorry you can't make it. Maybe I can get Whittler to come out here and tour the "shoe" store with me.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 24, 2005 at 2:14 PM said:

Not a problem, Joyce. I've made the same mistake. It's easy to do. I just figured you liked the photo, so that was the important part.

Southern Heart from Tx on Mar 24, 2005 at 11:48 AM said:

Attention!!!Gary, I am so very sorry. I thought it was Duds picture... from Whittlers post before mine! (Quote)Great shot,and a neat sign.I would vote "Yea", go for it.Like Dud says, live life.)))

Just seeing the name(Dud) messed me up!! Sorry.

I do love this picture as I have mentioned above.

Sorry again Gary! Please forgive me

Joyce

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 24, 2005 at 4:35 AM said:

I would love to come over and enter with you. Wish I could afford the trip to Arizona.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 24, 2005 at 4:33 AM said:

Well, OK. But you are going to have to go in there with me. That way I won't get into trouble all alone.

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 24, 2005 at 4:18 AM said:

Who me? I wouldn't do that.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 24, 2005 at 3:10 AM said:

Oooh Dudley! You're gonna get me in trouble yet!

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 24, 2005 at 2:29 AM said:

I guess it depends who you take them off of.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 24, 2005 at 1:50 AM said:

Dud, I think you've got it. I'll just mosey on in and get me some of them candy stripe socks! No harm in that is there?

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 24, 2005 at 12:59 AM said:

I did not take the shot. It was Gary.

Vicki (TravlynWomyn) from Virginia, today on Mar 24, 2005 at 12:08 AM said:

I can hear the can-can music all the way up here - great shot, Dud!

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 23, 2005 at 11:00 PM said:

Gary. I think it sells red and white candy striped socks.

Whittler from Maine on Mar 23, 2005 at 10:57 PM said:

Oh my God Gary,you better stay out of there, my wife just told me thats not a shoe store.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 23, 2005 at 10:06 PM said:

Well, I'll have to sneak in. Otherwise, Marsha will want to have a word with me.

Southern_Heart from Tx on Mar 23, 2005 at 7:42 PM said:

Ya live life for sure. Looking at that sign I can just picture everone inside wearing them crazy socks!!Hahaha!!

Oh I love it Dud!!!

Joyce

Shutterbug from Maine on Mar 23, 2005 at 7:41 PM said:

Gary I say just pass it by, head for home real quick.

I do like the Old Sign.

Carol

Ps. now for a little dicussion with Whittler. LOL

Whittler from Maine on Mar 23, 2005 at 6:02 PM said:

Great shot,and a neat sign.I would vote "Yea", go for it.Like Dud says, live life.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 23, 2005 at 1:54 PM said:

I think it is pretty tame in there now. But that's not how it used to be.

Dud from Louisiana on Mar 23, 2005 at 1:43 PM said:

Interesting sign. Live life, go in.

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