
Acapulco's Gold

by Joe Schofield
Title
Acapulco's Gold
Artist
Joe Schofield
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Photograph
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Once upon a time in the NorthWest parts o' Portland, a Farmer and his wife opened a legendary eatery. I mean legendary. Though the erupting Mt. St. Helens tried to suffocate the fledgling restaurant, the Farmer and his wife soldiered on. Everyone, that is EVERYONE who was anyone came to dine, and no one ever left hungry. Wasn't possible. Nor was it possible to finish a complete plate of nachos. (“Something on every chip”). Reportedly, the joint still exists, yet the true karma left a long time ago. It was a magical time.
This image adorned the front of the menu.
My abiding love to the late Steve Farmer, his better half Cathy, and offspring,
Jesse and Shawna. ❤️
"Me and Martha took a honeymoon
Below the border 'neath the silvery moon
She was eighteen and I was twenty-two
Now we're just a-doin' what the young folks do...
...old dogs can learn new tricks, when the streets are lined with bricks of Acapulco Gold."
Sold 5-23-21
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May 12th, 2020
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Gary F Richards 58 Minutes Ago
Spectacular Acapulco's Gold composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L

Warren LaBaire Photography 13 Hours Ago
Awesome image and great story! Just like the album cover from New Riders the Adventures of Panama Red.

Ben Prepelka 1 Day Ago
Congratulations! Your work is now featured in the Roadside group! Please consider adding it to the “Roadside Featured Work - January-February 2025 " - an active discussion thread. (Like/Fav 02-10-2025)

Joe Schofield
More thanks to the discriminating art patron from Portland Oregon! Enjoy that morning tea! ❤️

Steve Raley
Love the background story! Very cool image! Reminds one of the cover art of "The Adventures of Panama Red" by NRPS.
Joe Schofield replied:
“… On his white horse, mescalito He come breezin' through town…” thank you kindly, Steve !

Gull G
Art provides an opportunity for kaleidoscopic thinking. Each time we shift the lens of our perceptions, we gain new perspectives — and new opportunities for innovation. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT SALE OF AN WONDERFUL WORK!

Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!