Here's another bit of Harsh Truth, Kaliyuta. Shakey Jake had a lot of friends here in Ann Arbor because he always had a kind word to say to anyone, myself and my husband included!!! Anyone wanna bet that you are a cynical person? not to mention bitter? the crowds that packed Muehlig's the day of his memorial were there because they loved him! Kaliyuta, Ann Arbor is still a cool town, you simply can't see that because you are such a cynic. If Ann Arbor is so pretentious and pompous, MOVE OUT!!
Here's a bit of harsh truth.Anyone wanna bet that most of these people really never liked him.Those people who would refer to him as "that homeless guy"etc.etc. actually showed up.His death was the the death of the "Cool old Ann Arbor" that is no more.Annarbor has become a city full of pretentious pompous types who are really empty.
I sat next to Jake on an AATA bus in the early 90s, and when he got off at Pauline and Stadium, I said, "Goodbye, Jake," and he said, "Allright, baby." Hehe.
I wasnt living in ann arbor when i heard about his passing. I wish i was. I grew up with him he went to many of my family get together and i knew him as family. I didnt know how to take his death i wasnt ready for it and to tell you the truth i never thought he would die. but then again legends never die and he was truly a legend. very muched missed but never forgotten
Today I went to Bagel Brothers here in Olympia, WA said to the shopkeeper " Whenever I come here, it reminds me of when I worked at the Bagel Factory". That got me thinking about A2 and the Bagel Factory and did a Google search. That's when I discovered Jake died on 9/16 I'm sad that no one here knew him and no one called to tell me. Jake and I were friends when I was in college at UM in late 70s to early 80s. He saved my life. I wish for one moment to say good bye and to thank him.
Shakey Jake, gone, hard to believe. I worked at Pizza Bobs in the early 70's, Jake was always around. He was up and down the streets, State, Packard, Main... he was everywhere. Jake would come in, have a seat at the counter and we'd just jabber. When someone like Shakey Jake goes you just have to sit back and reflect on what was another time, a great time.
Thanks for posting this. I am far from my beloved Ann Arbor and really wanted to be there to say good-bye to Shakey Jake, and all he represented to us. Jake was friendly to all of us - young old, every race, every gender (yes, every), every color, every religion, every status. Hea gave us each a friendly hello, a joyful smile, and a little of his own wisdom to think about. I will never forget that colorful, interesting, wonderful man.
Here's another bit of Harsh Truth, Kaliyuta. Shakey Jake had a lot of friends here in Ann Arbor because he always had a kind word to say to anyone, myself and my husband included!!! Anyone wanna bet that you are a cynical person? not to mention bitter? the crowds that packed Muehlig's the day of his memorial were there because they loved him! Kaliyuta, Ann Arbor is still a cool town, you simply can't see that because you are such a cynic. If Ann Arbor is so pretentious and pompous, MOVE OUT!!
Fishheadmama 7 months ago
Here's a bit of harsh truth.Anyone wanna bet that most of these people really never liked him.Those people who would refer to him as "that homeless guy"etc.etc. actually showed up.His death was the the death of the "Cool old Ann Arbor" that is no more.Annarbor has become a city full of pretentious pompous types who are really empty.
kaliyuta 1 year ago
I sat next to Jake on an AATA bus in the early 90s, and when he got off at Pauline and Stadium, I said, "Goodbye, Jake," and he said, "Allright, baby." Hehe.
darkstar4589 1 year ago
I wasnt living in ann arbor when i heard about his passing. I wish i was. I grew up with him he went to many of my family get together and i knew him as family. I didnt know how to take his death i wasnt ready for it and to tell you the truth i never thought he would die. but then again legends never die and he was truly a legend. very muched missed but never forgotten
olEsquirelo 1 year ago
I knew Mr. Woods from a long time ago. I worked at a hotel in A2 (Ann Arbor) where he'd stay for weeks at a time.
He always had a funny joke, interesting story, or just being around him as cool it self.
I along with many others miss Shakey Jake. He was a great man.
chefbillmi 3 years ago
Today I went to Bagel Brothers here in Olympia, WA said to the shopkeeper " Whenever I come here, it reminds me of when I worked at the Bagel Factory". That got me thinking about A2 and the Bagel Factory and did a Google search. That's when I discovered Jake died on 9/16 I'm sad that no one here knew him and no one called to tell me. Jake and I were friends when I was in college at UM in late 70s to early 80s. He saved my life. I wish for one moment to say good bye and to thank him.
sugafada 4 years ago
Shakey Jake, gone, hard to believe. I worked at Pizza Bobs in the early 70's, Jake was always around. He was up and down the streets, State, Packard, Main... he was everywhere. Jake would come in, have a seat at the counter and we'd just jabber. When someone like Shakey Jake goes you just have to sit back and reflect on what was another time, a great time.
procrosley 4 years ago
Thank you -- Jake was more than a man, he was a spirit of a city and a time. I am far from AA in Montana and this made me miss the city soooo much!
rontubba 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I am far from my beloved Ann Arbor and really wanted to be there to say good-bye to Shakey Jake, and all he represented to us. Jake was friendly to all of us - young old, every race, every gender (yes, every), every color, every religion, every status. Hea gave us each a friendly hello, a joyful smile, and a little of his own wisdom to think about. I will never forget that colorful, interesting, wonderful man.
Thank-you so much!
njcronk 4 years ago