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The Stanley Thomas and Dog and I Getting Ready To Go Lobstering, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
The Stanley Thomas and Dog and I Getting Ready To Go Lobstering
Day: July 10, 2009
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What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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My Incredible Adventure-Hauling out the Anchor!
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Each time the handle is lowered, the anchor is lifted ONE chain link! This is the most labor-intensive chore I witnessed. I thought about helping out with this, but I’d be dangling on the upstroke!
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Lazy Day on the Annisquam
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The Hive Studio Tour With Jon Conant
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My Incredible Adventure-Time to raise the sails!
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It was time to hoist the sails and everyone onboard was needed to raise the heavy canvas sails. The crew taught us how to work as a group in this incredible task. Hand over hand, we used every muscle – arms, legs, back.
Some of the terms we learned:
halyard-line used for hoisting sails.
hoist-the length of the luff of a fore-and-aft sail
luff-to get so close to the wind that the sail flaps; also the forward edge of a sail
mainsail-boomed sail projecting aft from the mainmast
mainsheet- line that controls the main boom.
ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHH!– Whenever commands weren’t followed! Mostly heard from JP when he was in charge.
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Micah Dean Woodturning Bowls and Lures
look for part two of the Micah Dean demonstration coming this afternoon
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Melissa Donati’s Sherpa Foods At The Willow Rest
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My Incredible Adventure aboard the Spirit of Massachusetts
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at the dock behind the Heritage Center. The day was wet and cold, but our anticipation overshadowed the weather. We were sailing on the Spirit of Massachusetts overnight to see the Tall Ships in Boston!
Our group consisted of kids, grandmothers, dads, friends, veteran sailors, “newbies” and world travelers. Most of didn’t know each other—yet! And the crew of 9, including our captain Amanda, was a mix of young women and men-college students and seasoned sailors, each possessing a love of the sea.
We all knew that we would not be sailing on a luxury cruise, but I’m not sure we understood that we would be active participants in the strenuous life onboard a schooner.
Even using the “head”(bathroom) was a test of balance, strength and dexterity! (More about this later!)
As we left Gloucester, we motored out past the familiar landmarks. We chatted with our fellow passengers and the crew. But with less than a moment’s notice, a crew member would be off to perform his or her duties. It wouldn’t be long before we “passengers” would be doing the same thing!
Watch for more on this incredible adventure!
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The Hive Cape Ann
Don’t forget- Friday Night 7:00 PM 1 Station Square Rockport
The Hive Opening!
BE THERE!
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David Cox Fiesta Black and Whites
Special thanks to David Cox for providing these pictures which he shot on film.
Good Morning Gloucester 