Gloucester At Dawn

This is a nice pic to blow up.  Click it and select “all sizes” to sse it full size.

Gloucester At Dawn, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Beautiful Industry Fishing Net Gear

 

 

Welcome Aboard Sharon Lowe!

Sharon is now on board as a guest Author for GMG.  She brings her experience with children and her love of Gloucester to our pages.  So when you see one of her posts, introduce yourself as a fan of GMG and let her know if there is anything you would like to know about the city we love.

Beautiful Industry Fishing Net Gear

This plate is where the different sections of the net are connected. It connects on the other side to the main cable that will wrap around winch and pull the net aboard the boat.  You see where there are three shackles connected to this metal plate which spread the net apart to get the maximum area of ocean covered to snare thse fish.

 

Kids and Pea Soup

From Sharon Lowe-

When I was a kid, nobody liked pea soup. It was green,  mushy, and looked like something out of my baby brother’s diaper. Well, a few days ago, my grandkid Kylie and her friend were at my house, hungry as usual. I offered them tuna, peanut butter and jelly, regular kid stuff. No takers. Then I remembered the pea soup that was made the day before. On a whim, I suggested the soup to the kids. To my amazement , Kylie’s friend said yes. And Kylie (who eats almost everything) soon was begging for 2nds and 3rds. I guess kids’ tastes have changed. Got a leftover ham bone? Try this recipe on the family. Maybe pea soup will become the new Spaghetti-O’s!

Essex Shipbuilding Museum Trucks At Dawn

 

 

Essex Shipbuilding Museum Truck

 

Essex Shipbuilding Museum Truck, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Snoop Mad Paints

This is the first time that Snopp Maddie Mad has used the easel to paint.  She didn’t do half bad, but that’s to be expected.  She’s gifted.  The doctor said she’s 1000000th percentile for artistic ability.  Honestly.

Snoop Mad Paints, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

City of Gloucester Recycling Pogram To Begin

From Sharon Lowe-

 “In a few weeks, the City of Gloucester will begin a new trash program using bags instead of stickers. If you are encouraging your family to recycle, here is a list to begin collecting to do family projects using these materials. Most households do recycle, and when children participate, the whole family becomes more active.  Kathy Middleton, Gloucester ’s recycling coordinator has these recommendations and tips.  We will pass along some fun recycling activities each week on Flapping like a Haddock.”

– Sharon