Plenty of birds around this morning with the (relatively) better weather.
Day: January 23, 2009
Magnolia Pier From Donna Ardizzone
Donna sent me three beautiful pictures, here’s the first one.
Magnolia Pier From Donna Ardizzone, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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GMG Questionnaire-The Queen Of CABI Erika Hansen
How long have you lived in Gloucester?
30 years — I moved here when I was 14 and went to O’Maley and then GHS
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Spring. (although some winter days when it is sunny and clear and cold (but not freezing) take my breath away. And I love Indian Summer days in Glou, like 9/11/01, which I will always remember as an exquisitely beautiful day in stark contrast to the horror that was happening.)
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Well, if I told you they wouldn’t be secret…suffice it to say, certain parts of Stage Fort Park..
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
LaRosa’s, but Andiamos is gaining speed.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Mike’s.
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
The Franklin. Or Elliot’s. Or Alchemy.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
Jalapeno’s.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
There are so many: Zeke’s, I love. Sugar Magnolia’s is fantastic. I also am partial to LobtsaLand. Oh heck, and Lee’s too…
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Ladies’ Night. And the block parties. And the Schooner Festival (watching from a friend’s balcony while drinking mimosas).
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Boat.
Who is your favorite local artist?
My daughters (in elementary school). And I love sculpture so I’d have to say Dan Altshuler… Favorite artist (deceased): Virginia Lee Burton.
Which is your favorite local beach?
Long Beach.
Who has the best chowder in town?
It may seem sacrilegious, but here goes: I positively hate chowder.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Kathleen Valentine.
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Yuck. Didn’t you see what I wrote above?!
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Loved and adored them. The sense of community and hope and pure fun…
What is your favorite local band?
I don’t get out that much (you saw my age in question #1!), but it used to be New Friends who played at the Rondezvous (purposefully misspelled, BTW)…!!! Now it is actually my 8 yr. old on guitar…oh, and Barbara Koen…
Thanks
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Jimmy On The Freemantle Doctor
Jimmy On The Freemantle Doctor, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Things to do with Kids!
It’s winter-the kids are inside most of the time. If you have children and they’re flapping like a haddock (or maybe you are!), here are some ideas to keep the whole family happy. Visit Flapping like a Haddock for updates, parenting info, family activities, and things to do around Cape Ann.
Astronomy Night at Halibut Point State Park
Free movie at Rockport Library
The History of Dolls and Doll Collecting
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Gloucester Landing Proposal
The proposal included a right of way for fishermen to get to the waterfront and the dockage to be maintained for the fleet, not pleasure boats. It also would have had all under deck parking for downtown and a linkage that currently isn’t all that strong with the buildings on Rogers street being an afterthought. To see it larger and in greater detail click the pic and select “all sizes”
Gloucester Landing Proposal, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Gloucester Landing Proposal
This is what we could have had instead of the weed infested I4C2 lot in between the Gloucester House and The Building Center. Public access, public parking, and not to mention probably millions in tax revenue and jobs.
Gloucester Landing Proposal, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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The Degelyse Heads Out Lobstering
Cold Dark Raw- Gonna Be A Long Day Fishin’
The Degelyse Heads Out Lobstering, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Gloucester Zen XVII
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Sean Secures The Bait Before Heading Out
The boys didn’t seem to happy to be going out this morning. With the cold water temperatures the catches fall off dramatically. Tough to get motivated when you know you’re not going to make a whole lot of dough.
Sean Secures The Bait Before Heading Out, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Tuffy and Sean Bundled Up For January Lobstering
Video coming at 9:00
Tuffy and Sean Bundled Up For January Lobstering, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Good Morning Gloucester 