Month: August 2008

Rocky’s Rat Poop

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You just knew I had to capture this image didn’t you?   To see the subtle nuances of the rat poop you can click the picture and select “all sizes” to see a large sized version with greater clarity.

I think it makes a great background image for your computer screen, don’t you?  To set an image as a background image for your computer screen, just open it to the larger size and then right click with your mouse on the image.  It should give you the option to use as background image.  Voila!  Now you have a rat poop background for your computer!

I know, I know- I’m a river unto my faithful readers.

Rocky’s Rat Poop, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Jason With Rocky and Tina

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This picture was taken just before Rocky took a dump on Jason’s shoulder.

Jason With Rocky and Tina, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Wire Fishing Cable Used To Tow Nets

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The cable wire is actually a bunch of smaller wires braided together to give it incredible strength.  There’s something beautiful about this stuff up close that I never see as beautiful when it’s just sitting around the dock.

Wire Fishing Cable Used To Tow Nets, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Wire Fishing Cable Used To Tow Nets

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This is a spool of wire.  The wire that draggers use to haul in their nets.  If you remember the picture from two days ago aboard The Patriot, this is the type of wire that goes onto winches.

Wire Fishing Cable Used To Tow Nets, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Main Street Arts and Antiques 4:52AM 7/31/08

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Main Street Arts and Antiques 4:52AM 7/31/08, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Matteo Russo’s Patriot Galley

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Matteo Russo’s Patriot Galley, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Matteo Russo’s Patriot Net Reel

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Matteo Russo’s Patriot Net Reel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Things To Do- The Rhumbline Striper Tournament

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The Rhumbline Striper Tournament, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

A fun annual event is being held once again tomorrow-

The Rhumb Line Striper Tournament

It’s Saturday August 2, 2008 6:00AM-3:00PM

The entrance fees are $10 for 16y/o and under and $20 for 17y/o and older. The fee includes a free T-shirt & cook-out.

Registration locations are at The Rhumb Line and The Sandy Bay Yacht Club with weigh-in and an awards banquet at The Rhumb Line.

There will be cash prizes and other giveaways

For $10 or $20 thats a great take!

For more info call 978-283-9732

Can You Pick Out The Male Rat?

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I left you a subtle clue. Can you pick out which rat is the male?

Can You Pick Out The Male Rat?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

City Hall Tower Restoration Update 7/30/08

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If you look at the top you can see the workers way up there. I’d be scared shitless.

The copper looks really nice all spiffed up.  It’ll be beautiful once the screens come down -a newly restored sense of hope.

City Hall Tower Restoration Update 7/30/08, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

City Hall Tower Restoration Update 7/30/08

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City Hall Tower Restoration Update 7/30/08, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

B & N Fishing Gear

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In the rear of Gloucester Auto Body on Maplewood Ave is B and N Fishing Gear owned by Corrado Buccieri.  This commercial fishing supply store is located across from the Car wash on Maplewood Ave, nowhere near the waterfront but many fishermen do business here.

B & N Fishing Gear, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Rope and Wire At B & N Fishing Gear

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Against the wall there are coils of rope and wire used on fishing boats.

There are all different sizes and types.   Some rope is braided some is not, some is hard lay (which means its stiff and more durable) some is soft lay (which is easier to handle but will not last as long with a lot of friction).

When people order the rope or wire they order lengths and at the end of the spool there more often than not is a left over piece that is too short to be of any use.

Rope and Wire At B & N Fishing Gear, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

B & N Fishing Gear

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Corrado carries all types of swivels, and snap blocks, gloves, shovels, fish picks, basically anything you need as far as commercial fishing gear, he can get.  Other places to get these type of things are Three Lanterns, and Rose’s Marine.

If you are in need, swing by and see either Matty out back or Corrado himself.

B & N Fishing Gear, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Jason and Kevin With Rocky and Tina

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Rats. No seriously- Rats.

This is what the kids have for pets nowadays? What, were they all out of spiders or snakes at the creepy pet store? Jason and Kevin were nice enough to do a couple of short interviews with me yesterday as I was on my way to our Block Party meeting.

In the middle of the second interview one of the rats pooped on his shoulder. I’m not kidding. I have pictures (but those are for later). I’m thinking the first time the rat pooped on my shoulder he’d be in an onion sack with a brick and heading straight overboard. I’m not big on rats though.

Jason and Kevin With Rocky and Tina, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

More pics and video later.