People of Jordan: Peggy and Mary Beth

(Peggy)

(Mary Beth)

Mary Beth, Peggy, and their sister Nona (not pictured) run a business called A Few Good Bananas. They don't sell them here in Jordan, but this is where they make their creations. They re-purpose fabric and old clothes to make one-of-kind hats, ear warmers, mittens, fingerless gloves and accessories made from upcycled materials. Right now they are going to try making stylish dog jackets. 

They sell their creations in many places including Ithaca, and Rochester.

Some fabric awaiting special treatment. Also known as waiting to be turned into something awesome! ;~)

(I love the label!) They've had their business for almost 4 years now. It's family run so when ever family or friends are in the area, they stop in to help out.

They've met a lot of cool people at the various places they've sold their creations. As Peggy said, it's almost like having fun playing all day!

People of Jordan: Danielle

Danielle grew up in this area, but moved away for a time. Eventually she decided to move back and she's been here for 16 years now. She enjoys living here with her family. She works with her lovely business associate, Linda, at Da Li Hodge Podge. She enjoys being here in the country with the beautiful green grassy areas. There isn't as much congestion either. She enjoys the State Parks, the Finger Lakes, Wine country, and of course the beautiful small towns like ours. Danielle loves the sense of community, with the fact you can carry on lovely conversations with people you meet on the sidewalk or in the store. It's very comfortable here and she is happy to be here.

People of Jordan: Sam and Mary Ann

(Sam)

Sam and his wife, Maryanne have lived here for 2 years. They love living here in Jordan. They moved "south" from the Tug Hill Plateau and they've noticed a significant change in the weather. They love their neighbors as they were nicely welcomed into the neighborhood. Sam enjoys walking on the canal trail and the fact they can walk around town. They enjoy walking to the Post Office, Tops, and the Library in the warmer months. Mary Ann loves the library just as much as Sam does. In fact they wrote a letter to the Editor of the Post Standard to show their appreciation. They love the friendly people and the friendly kitty at the library. Sam and Maryanne are very glad to call, Jordan, home.

People of Jordan: Karen, Bill, Mary and Kelly

(Karen, Bill, Mary and Kelly)

These lovely people donate 3 hours of their week for the weekly Clothing Ministry that is held in the old parsonage of the First Baptist Church of Jordan N.Y on Thursdays. They started last February, on February 14th to be precise. They giveaway clothes, household items, personal hygiene items and food. Everything is local. If you donate something it goes to the community. They raise money for the ministry quite often, in fact they are getting ready to have a "Bunny Breakfast" on the 19th of April. All the proceeds will be donated to the Clothing Ministry. They have a wonderful ministry to the community and they are glad to be blessing the community.

A great day for a walk!

Splashing in puddles are so much fun! ;~D

Even Ansel came a long for a bit! <3 I love that furry crazy cat!

(Heehee! Who doth lurketh? ;)

People of Jordan: Bill

"Don't put it off till tomorrow, when you can do it today."

Bill has lived here for 62 years. He likes Jordan's location, as it is near Auburn, Syracuse, Lake Ontario and it's in the Finger lakes. He said that Jordan has changed immensely, especially in the past 25 years. He told me about some of Jordan's past, and I learned a few things I never knew! There used to be hall for Saturday night dances, the firefighters would flood an area near Ramsdell Elementary for ice skating, and there were all sorts of shops! A dentist, optometrist, pharmacy and more!

Throwback Tuesday: Charade

Charade is one of the most beloved Audrey Hepburn movies. Alas when I watched it a couple years ago, I only made it half way through. So in honor of ordering it again, I decided to reenact her a bit. 

Okay, so I know this isn't exact, but it's kinda like this picture :)

Disclaimer: this was actually taken last spring :)

People of Jordan: Winslow

Now you may be thinking..........whoa........wait a minute. Winslow is not a people. And you are absolutely correct. But Booker Bramley isn't a people either, nor is Millie! Due to life, I am not able to get a picture for today. So I decided to post a picture of Winslow. Last week we got at least 17 inches of snow, probably more, in one day. That's what I love about Jordan: by the next day everything was plowed and the sidewalks were cleared! If you haven't figured it out already, everybody loves Jordan! Even Winslow!

People of Jordan: Gary

Gary, or as I call him, Mr. Gary is our next door neighbor. I ran into him at the post office today. He's lived here for 20 years now. He likes that the town is quiet, but yet still has excitement. For example the Fall Festival and other fun community events, like the Memorial Day Parade. He loves history, and especially the history of the Erie Canal. He is part of the Jordan Historical Association. He often volunteers in the Museum at the library and the old Lock 51 house, that has been moved to our little fair grounds. I have to say, Mr. Gary is one of the nicest people on our street. He's helped us out in a pinch, several times. Once he gave my Mom and sister a ride, when we had a flat tire. He's even accepted our kitties. Ansel, as you know, is the cat burglar. Ansel has broken into his house several times, has been found sleeping on Mr. Gary's boat (he's been a lifetime member of the Onondaga Yacht club), and his kitchen table. Ansel also likes to sleep in his yard in the summer. Mr. Gary is a wonderful part of our community.

People of Jordan: Jeffery, Kameron and Kyler

(Jeffery, Kameron, and Kyler)

Jeffery, Kameron, and Kyler were having fun sledding and snowboarding at sledding hill. They've lived here for 5 years. They enjoy the nice quiet little town and the schools. They have a farm, a few dogs and they're in the process of animal adoption. Kyler is one of the Erie Canal Cloggers, that I've mentioned before here. Kameron recently joined the Volunteer Fire Department and is enjoying that.