Day: September 3, 2009

Barquentine Peacemaker Video From Gloucester

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What Up Homie Caption Contest Winner Hedgie

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What Up Homie Caption Contest Winner Hedgie, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

PSA Reason Not To Drink The Water From FOB Linda Scott

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And then there is this classic! good excuse not to drink the water!

Captain Stratton’s Fancy

Oh some are fond of red wine, and some are fond of white,
And some are all for dancing by the pale moonlight:
But rum alone’s the tipple, and the heart’s delight
Of the old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

Oh some are fond of Spanish wine, and some are fond of French,
And some’ll swallow tay and stuff fit only for a wench;
But I’m for right Jamaica till I roll beneath the bench,
Says the old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

Oh some are for the lily, and some are for the rose,
But I am for the sugar-cane that in Jamaica grows;
For it’s that that makes the bonny drink to warm my copper nose,
Says the old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

Oh some are fond of fiddles, and a song well sung,
And some are all for music for to lilt upon the tongue;
But mouths were made for tankards, and for sucking at the bung,
Says the old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

Oh some are fond of dancing, and some are fond of dice,
And some are all for red lips, and pretty lasses’ eyes;
But a right Jamaica puncheon is a finer prize
To the old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

Oh some that’s good and godly ones they hold that it’s a sin
To troll the jolly bowl around, and let the dollars spin;
But I’m for toleration and for drinking at an inn,
Says the old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

Oh some are sad and wretched folk that go in silken suits,
And there’s a mort of wicked rogues that live in good reputes;
So I’m for drinking honestly, and dying in my boots,
Like an old bold mate of Henry Morgan.

John Masefield

poet laureate of England

Barquentine Peacemaker Stern Opening Video

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This morning I shot down to Cruiseport to grab you guys some video aboard the first of the Tall Ships, The Peacemaker.  A bunch of video is coming but I thought I’d upload this quickie while the other videos are processing.  The Peacemaker is a ship that is run as a commune and supported by the Twelve Tribes.

We will be covering Schooner Festival all weekend long so keep checking back for a ton of updates.

Let’s Get This Party Started!!!!!!!!

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City Hall Tower Restoration 9/01/09

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Restored Above- Awaiting Restoration Below
Restored Above- Awaiting Restoration Below
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Ready? Set? Go!!!

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By now you’ve all rushed out to get your hula hoop to start practicing for the Block Party Hoola Hoopla on Sept. 19.
Let us know how you’re doing, and use this video as an instructional aid.
Frank? Are ya working it? We know the competition’s out there!
Hedge, you in? Kathleen? Joey‘s up to 15 minutes! Jay, can you beat that? I can!
🙂 🙂 🙂

View From Gloucester City Hall Bell Tower 9/01/09

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As you climb up the stairs get steeper and narrower and narrower.
The pigeon crap covers everything and if you want to use the hand rails- you’re gonna be touchin’ the poop.    There’s just no way around it.  When I got back to the dock I scrubbed my hands for about 15 minutes with joy dishwashing soap.

View From Gloucester City Hall Bell Tower 9/01/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Gloucester City Hall Bell
Gloucester City Hall Bell
Jim Painted Tower 1961- Whos Jim?
Jim Painted Tower 1961- Who's Jim?

View From Gloucester City Hall Bell Tower 9/01/09

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View From Gloucester City Hall Bell Tower 9/01/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

GMG Local Music Sept. 3 – Sept. 7

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Lots of great music around town this Labor Day Weekend. Check it out!

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.

Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

THURSDAY SEPT. 3

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Blues Party at the Rhumb Line

From Dave Sag-

“Wow! a busy week ahead! So gird your grid for the big end of summer blast.
This thursday at the Rumline I’m proud to present the one, the only Godfather-in-law of punk: Willie”Loco” Alexander, the all-weather blues god and all purpose keeper of the flame. The master of piano triplets, he’ll be bangin’ out Fats Domino and  Buck Cherry lix all nite long. Backing him up will be Johnny Loud, the quiet drummer and , of course Greg T. and myself.”

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd….9-12pm, THE ERINN BROWN BAND (Steve Peabody, Alison Keslow and 2N) play @ LATITUDE 43, Rogers Street (Rt. 127) in Gloucester,MA.

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FRIDAY SEPT. 4

Elliott’s

Orville Giddings band from 8:30 to 11:30

From Dave Sag-

“Friday nite I’ll be down at Elliot’s ,filling in with  the Orville Giddings band from 8;30 to 11;30. Li’l Stevie Chaggarris on drums holding down the fort.”

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Event:  GARFISH @ The Gull Restaurant Friday September 4th
“Put on your dancing shoes!”
What: Performance
Host: Gar Hiltz
Start Time: Friday, September 4 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, September 5 at 12:05am
Where: The Gull Restaurant

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SATURDAY SEPT. 5

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th…5-9pm,  Erinn and Alison play @ THE GULL, 75 Essex Street (Rt. 133) at Cape Ann Marina Resort in Gloucester, MA

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Madfish Grille

Madhouse

From John Keegan-

Join us in celebrating the Last Dog Day’s of Summer  at the Madfish Grill this Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September  5th, 2009
A Rare Live appearance! John Keegan and Madhouse will be playing at the Madfish Grille, On Saturday, September  5th, 2009  , 77 Rocky Neck Ave, Located in the Historic Rocky Neck District of Gloucester, Massachusetts The Oldest Art Colony in the Country!

What could be a  better way to celebrate the Official Send-off to the Summer Season
Fantastic Food,( they got a GREAT NEW Chef)  Ice Cold Drink’s,  an awesome Raw Bar, and your favorite band playing at one of the Coolest Places on the Water!

Come One, Come All, Come Early, Bring Your Friends,  and don’t forget your Dancing shoes!
Hope to see you all there,

Rock On!

John

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SUNDAY SEPT. 6

Event: SAFETY Labor Day Red & White Ball at Rockafellas in Salem
“Wear white for labor day!”
What: Concert
Host: Rockafellas
Start Time: Sunday, September 6 at 9:00pm
End Time: Monday, September 7 at 12:00am
Where: Rockafellas of Salem

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MONDAY SEPT. 7

All DAY MUSIC @  THE BLACK LOBSTER, Bridge St (formerly Strombergs)
in the Tent, on the water, beneath the Beverly/Salem Bridge!

L A B O R  D A Y !!! September 7th, from 12-7pm.
LISA MARIE BAND plays from 12-2 pm
ERINN BROWN BAND plays from 2:30-4:30 pm
ELLE GALLO BAND plays from 5 -7 pm

For more Info…
www.ErinnBrown.com
www.Gimmesound.com/Erinn2nbrown
www.CDBaby.com/ErinnBrown2
www.myspace.com/erinnbbrown

THANX FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gloucester Water Ban Update

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Posted by: cpantano on 09/02/2009 18:31:37
Updated by: cpantano on 09/02/2009 18:31:37
Expires: 09/04/2009 00:00:00
WATER UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009, 6:00 PM

Very little has changed since our Noon report.

BABSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT:

Babson water treatment plan is now running at normal capacity.

BOND HILL:

We hope to see a substantial increase in the water level overnight. . Continued conservation efforts are imperative to rebuilding our reserves.

CHLORINE BOOSTER PUMP STATIONS:

We currently have 7 Chlorine Booster Pump Station in operation throughout the city. The stations are monitored constantly to assure appropriate operation.

PUBLIC INFORMATION:

Plans are being made to hold a public meeting at City Hall. The details will be released tomorrow.

The Public Information Officer has been interviewed by several television news stations.

Mayor Kirk is scheduled to be interviewed by Rick Moore, http://www.moorestuffonline.com. and Cape Ann T.V. this evening. Broadcast times of  when these interviews will be run will be announced.

The CODE RED system is being updated. If you know of any friends and neighbors who do not have access to the internet, please help them out and register them at the City of Gloucester web site, http://www.ci.gloucester.ma.us.  (Click on CODE RED )

SUMMARY:

In recognition of the efforts of our local merchants to remain open during this difficult event, please continue to support local businesses. All restaurants and coffee shops are open. Cape Pond Ice is producing ice in their off site facility and distributing it to local customers. Again, please support your local businesses.

The boil water order is still in effect while we attempt to resolve this matter.

The outdoor water ban is in effect until further notice. Please conserve water.

For more information, please contact:

Public Information Officer

Deputy Chief Miles Schlichte

mschlichte@gloucester-ma.gov

What Up Homie Caption Contest

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Submit your caption in comment form below, best one gets posted tonight.

What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Gloucester At Dawn- Deck Of The Diane Marie Herring Boat 4:45AM 8/14/09

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No one around while the city sleeps.

Gloucester At Dawn- Deck Of The Diane Marie Herring Boat 4:45AM 8/14/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Super Duper Good Egg Charlee Bianchini Checks In From China

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Charlee, a Cape Ann Beacon correspondent has traveled to China where she will be teaching and also blogging on her new blog- www.charleebeth.wordpress.com I’m really looking forward to Charlee’s updates.  Even with her first couple of posts I feel transported.  What a journey.

Live it up kid.  Remember what I told you-  you have that blank canvas- paint a beautiful picture.

This from China-

Hello All from Qufu, China!

I just wanted to let all of you know that you can keep up with my travels in India, China and hopefully South East Asia through my blog:  www.charleebeth.wordpress.com.  I’ll have the first few entries up by Friday afternoon, I’m hoping.  If there are any other updates I want to pass along West, I will most likely be sending them to this group list.  If you’d like to be taken off of the list, please let me know.

Also, here is my address here in Qufu.  I would love to hear any news from home you guys are willing to pass along.

Charlee Bianchini
College of International Cultural Exchange
Qufu Teachers University
Qudu, Shandong 273165
Peoples Republic of China

Sending all my love and best wishes from the Orient,
Charlee

click the picture for the interview I did with Charlee at The Lone Gull
click the picture for the interview with Charlee at The Lone Gull

If you get a chance, leave Charlee a comment on her blog to let her know you saw it.  Bloggers love feedback.  It lets them know that what they’re doing is worth while.