Saturday, October 13, 2007
Barbara Jordon
Today we are dedicating this Blog to Barbara Jordon. She was a fellow Fleetian who was killed in a motorcycle accident two nights ago. Barbara was a bigger than life personality who loved to laugh and had a heart as big as Manhattan. She will be missed . The last time I say her was the one time I went home to pack for MGH and she gave me a giant, caring hug at Caleb's prayer circle. Rest in peace Barbara...we will never forget you. Love, mumsie
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So sad!!! I never had the opportunity of knowing Barbara, I heard that she was wonderful though from so many people. I have talked to many a sad faces in the last couple of days. She will truely be missed. :(
Nicole Miner
hey crazy lady,
The one thing that really sticks out about barbara is the light house to me. I don't know how many times all of us lads would struggle in for breakfast. Greating you at your table was that big shit eatin' grin of barbara. First she would ask what you wanted, then she would give us a bit of crap about being hung over.
The last time I saw her it was at the pier parked next to me. She was enjoying a cup of coffee in the early morning sunshine. Truely basking in the glory of wellfleet. She will be missed.
Always in our hearts.
Much Love
Judith
It is always so difficult to say goodbye to a friend who moves on to where we can't follow. We can carry them in our hearts, and believe they are always with us, but the immediate pain lingers, the tears flow, and true consolation is hard to find.
May all of your fond memories help speed her on her way, and bring her loving family heart's ease.
As always, with hope,
peg from PA
Sharyn...I am sorry for the loss of your friend Barb. She reminds me of a few co-workers and boss's I have had the pleasure of knowing myself. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family!
Caleb...We are soo happy that you are making progress my friend, but, don't forget that mumsie needs you too! Don't forget to rub her head and let her know that you ARE there and that everything IS going to be ok. Keep smiling your beautiful smile and you will have all the kinks worked out before you know it.
Happy Fall to Everyone...I love the cold salty air. it's good for the soul.
Your Pirates of Cape Fear,
Christa, Capt. Noah & Capt. Jack
Wilmington, NC
Barbara was a free spirit from a very early age... The vision of her prying her braces off with pliers a couple of days after she had them put on plays across my mind. Fearless.
RIP
tfk
Barbara wasn't a personal friend of mine but she was friends with my crazy younger sister years ago. The things those two would get into! Barbara was always full of beans but she had a truly good heart. What a shame.
tfk,
I remember the braces too...Wasn't it a pair of vise grips? LOL While life took us in different directions, in our youth we raised sooo much hell together, horsebacking riding, jagging, baby oil and iodine at Newcombs, (no such thing as skin cancer then), driving like hell through High Toss in her Delta 88, dancing at Piggy's on Saturday night...We lived hard and played hard. It was the 80's & we were young and invincible girls - we were Wellfleet Jagmasters......Let's all pray for Ruthie, and her sisters,....Love ya Babsie...
I always had profound respect for her honesty and love of life; she was always organizing something or mixing it up. Wellfleet and I am better for having known her.
Love,
Ellen Webb
So appreciated your words yesterday,probably one of my hardest days ever. There is absolutely not, nor will there ever be ANYONE like Barb.She was my friend, confidant and sister for almost 20 years. One thing I will take with me forever from this senseless tragedy is that you need to tell the people in your life that you love them whenever you can. I didn't do this, and it's something I will regret always. Do it while you can, you never know when they might not be there anymore.Went to the fest today, just won't be the same wihout you BJ. So long you hot shit!
Hope you all are enjoying the Fest despite the recent tragedies! Barb rest in peace, thanks for always making us youngens feel welcome in The Light House, & for being a strong woman from Fleet!!
Xo. Clance.
P.s.
I just heard from some folks in Wellfleet that the Oyster Fest is a success, and a blast! Anyone with extra bucks in their pockets zip over to Shaye, Katy, and Jennies tent to support our Cap'n Yellowbeard a.k.a CALEB POTTER!!!!!! They have tee-shirts, stickers, & more, plus are lovely people!!!
It was a beautiful day today at the Oysterfest. Seeing all of Caleb's gorgeous friends working so hard for him was really inspirational.They have a several things going on to raise money to bring Caleb back home. Go Caleb!
Walked up to the fest and Lisa was calling for a moment of silence for Barbara- the day was very much in her honor. Stopped by Shaye's booth, got a replacement flag and t-shirts, oysters and good cheer. The whole event was one great moment followed by the next. Have to say I went off to great island to sneek some time away from the crowd and gather you all in to this. Sending back some love and missing you all here. Got home turned on the tv and there you were from last year- Caleb. I feel certain you will be here next year and it will only be an eye blink away. Moment by moment...keep up the great work. ann m
Went to the fest today, got my flag from Shayes booth, ate my Caleb oysters, and saw Cedars beautiful face at another booth for Caleb. Mind you, I don't 'know' any of you but feel as if I do. Love Wellfleet and its people. God rest Barbara
what a weekend...
bittersweet bcz of barbara's passing. so many who run the fest have years of memories with her. i only knew her casually. her energy was most definitly palpable. there were signs & talk & toasts to her all weekend.
her sister debbie (from ME) had a booth & i didn't expect her to come. surprisingly she did (& i hope had a prosperous time). she came to my booth before i had a chance to get to hers. her heart was on her sleeve. she was loving, focused & of course sad. i only know debbie through ther fest but there was something about our conversation & looking into her sky blue eyes that made me feel that her sister's life were full & complete.
she said that after being estranged from her, barbara had recently been in touch with her for her birthday & their plan was to rendezvous at the fest. debbie's attendance at the fest honored barbara's memory.
It is with a heavy heart I think of Barbara, we had a lot of fun together she took me under her wings when I first came to Wellfleet from Sweden 25 years ago. She was always there picking me up at the airport,, putting my up at her house, making sure I got a job etc….. we were very close at one point but grew apart as life took us in different directions…However it was always like yesterday when we got together. She was a wild woman with a heart of gold and always that shit ass grin on her face. I loved her…
Fly free Big Bird!
Eva
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