April in CNY!

What are we going to do if the weather goes back to normal for April? Yesterday it must have been close to 80 and today 70. Air conditioning in CNY in April?

Zipped down to Cross Lake Marina this morning to check out the progress. Here are updated photos. It's loooking like we might have ourselves a nice restaurant on the water.

I'm excited and all of Central New Yorkers should be too!

Cross Lake Marina & Restaurant is looking good! On a quick drive by you'll find fresh paint, the upper deck is enclosed with sliding glass doors - won't this be great? Enjoying dinner overlooking Cross Lake minus bugs!

Expanded decks, the docks are going in, and much more.

This is one of the most beautiful waterfront settings in Central New York. Go by boat or by car (Only 10 minutes west of Baldwinsville, 20 minutes north of Auburn).

Check out the photos we've attached. I for one am looking forward to hopping in my boat and cruising over to Cross Lake for lunch or dinner.

Boat slips are still available at the marina. Contact Dean @315.626.2277, ext. 21 (Also the telephone number for Sun Harvest Realty, Inc. which Dean also owns. ) Great rates! A limited number of slips are available with electric.

Hey Daryle do you have any updates for us boaters?

Hippodrome in Jordan, NY?

John P. has left a comment under "Cross Lake Marine Update".

Thanks for your tidbit John. I did not know the Jordan hippodrome was in that era.

All I can ever find about a hippodrome is that they were Greek stadiums for horse racing and chariot racing. I couldn't get this explanation to fit with the Jordan hippodrome.

Anyone have an idea of why it was called hippodrome?

Some neat things to do...

In case you do not visit http://www.jordanny.com/ Upcoming events page here is a brief look at what is coming up in the area:

May 17th @ Elbridge Fire Department
Greater Jordan-Elbridge Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show.
Still seeking vendors.

May 25th - Memorial Day
10:00am Elbridge Memorial Day Service & Parade.
3:00 pm Jordan Parade of Bands.

June 24th - Elbridge Plaza
Greater Jordan-Elbridge Chamber of Commerce presents the annual
Taste of Elbridge.

July 11th - Village of Jordan
Village Wide Yard Sales

July 18th - Village of Elbridge
Village Wide Garage Sales

Cross Lake Marina update

We received this email from Daryl yesterday. Thanks for the update Daryl.

Hey... I saw your blog however it is not allowing me to respond for some reason. I thought I would send you an email and maybe you could update that blog with this new info.

The Cross Lake Marina IS opening May 1, 2009! I think the restaurant part is going to open some time in June. A ton of money has been put into that place this year and it is looking nice! I think in the past people have tried to just open it up by not doing much or just doing the same old same but I am confident people will be happy with what they see this time.

As I get more information I will try to keep you posted!!

Thanks! Daryle

Bill has posted a new comment under "Welcome New Blogger".

Here's a neat photo of the Hippodrome that was in Jordan. Not sure what era this photo is from.

Trying to catch up here.

These appear under "Welcome New Blogger but thought just as easy to read it hear.

Bill Olmstead said...
I remember Crofuts Meat Market. It was next door to the Grand Union Market. My mother used to buy all our meat there, My family left Jordan for Los Angeles in 1957, I miss Jordan of the 50s.Bill OlmsteadBanning, Ca.

April 9, 2009 8:52 PM
Dave Vrooman said...
Bill:Didn't you live up on Hamilton street across from my grandmother and grandfather, the Gilberts?
April 10, 2009 10:24 AM

You are kidding...right?

Dave has left a most interesting comment under "Easter Bunny is coming".
Dave I am going to see if I can substantiate the Guinness Book of World Records story. How exciting was that?

Dave has also left a comment under "April 25th mark....."