There are so many memorable posts over the past two years but the one that sort of sticks out was Mike Lindberg’s 2009 year in review.
I know that we churn out a ton of quality content but in Mike’s 2009 year in review it sort of took me aback with the number of interviews that he grabbed snippets of in that video and that was just a fraction of the ones that were actually conducted.
There are thousands of pictures and hundreds of videos- so many that I forget about a lot of them until I go through the archives.
I also love all the Fiesta coverage, Man vs Food Challenges, Flower box Competitions, Block Party Coverage, The GMG Tree Project…. god I could go on and on.
I love to write and wish I had more time to write more and love to do interviews because I love meeting new people and creating new friendships.
The blog has been such an incredible blessing in that it has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people and create new friendships.
The contributors starting with ever faithful and reliable Sharon. Mike Lindberg, Paulie Frontiero, Laurie Lufkin, Paul Morrison, Alicia Pensarosa, David Cox and Thom Falzorano,Donna Ardizzoni,Beth Swan, Frank Ciolino, Jo-Anne Silva and the new guy who has been just everywhere- Manuel Simoes.
We can’t forget the people who leave regular comments after posts and let us know that yes, we do have an audience and what people like and dislike.
I’ve always said that give me good friendships over money any day of the week and the richness in friendships that have been a result of the blog have made me a very rich man indeed.
Being able to bring our community together, make people aware of all the great stuff happening around us and highlighting the very best of our spot on earth has been so very rewarding for everyone involved.
Thanks for everyone who has been a part of this thing. I’d probably be locked up in a mental institution without you.
Thank you each and every one of you for your friendship.
Your Pal Joey
Good Morning Gloucester 
Joey: You are a wonderful person and our community is lucky to have you doing this blog.. Thank you so much…..Donna
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If, I mean when they lock you up don’t forget your camera. I sure you could get some great shots.
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And keep your iPhone so you can keep blogging. You’ll have to hide it though. Why am I thinking of Christopher Walken in “Pulp Fiction” right now?
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You know I think you are THE BEST! Love what you have done with your blog and I look forward to many more happy blog-reading experiences here.
As for my favorite post — too many to list but I do think the one of your Bean trying to keep a secret was priceless.
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Thanks Joey,
I do enjoy posting on GMG. I have not been posting due to a heavy work and travel schedule. I hope that I can get back in the groove soon.
You do a great job Joey as well as all the other folks that post and subscribe to GMG.
Writing this as I am stuck in Rochester, NY in a whiteout!!!
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You are welcome Joey! Thanks for doing what you do!
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Thank you Joey, Your Blog has made many a day for me. Having to live abroad for the past two years, and only getting back to our wonderful Island, we call Gloucester on holiday or a quick weekend now and then, just is not enough. Your Blog keep me abreast of all thing that mean something in our community. Thanks to you and all of the usual contributors, it is so appreciated. Keep it up PLEASE.
Joe
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Thanks to all of you for your pictures, videos, tips, goings on, recipes and fun….special thanks to Joey, for starting it all….and to The Bean and Maddie for being so darn cute…
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Congrats! GMG is my favorite way to start the day. But, they do make me read behind a closed door and not powerwash the monitor with coffee while laughing.
So, move over Food Channel! We’ve got Good Eats right here on Cape Ann. Thanks all.
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The blog is an awesome bonus to the fact that I brag about to land locked friends – I can walk to the dock and buy lobsters right off the boats! Joey rocks!
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Happy New Year, Joey. I thank God for you every day for you Joey. You make Gloucester come alive for us, keeping us all up to date. You always welcome my stories and pictures. I will try to submit more this year. God Bless you with health and happiness in 2018.
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