I was going to post a video that I had taken during this time but Mark’s salty language made the video footage unusable.
Month: December 2010
Bandit Kings @ Lat43 ~ Tonight 12-23-2010 ~ Guaranteed good time.
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Halibut Point
- Painting by E.J. Lefavour
Did you know that Halibut Point is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below. Beginning in the 1840s, granite was quarried from this area, first on a small scale and primarily along the coast, and then on a much larger scale when the Rockport Granite Company acquired the Babson Farm quarry and expanded its operation. Shortly after the Cape Ann granite industry collapsed in 1929, 17 acres on the eastern side of the quarry were purchased and given to the Trustees of Reservations who manages Halibut Point State Park for scenic, historic and conservation purposes. This is a painting of a tidal pool and some of those 440 million year-old rocks. Makes me feel really young.
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Christmas In Gloucester CD Released
"Christmas In Gloucester – Heartfelt Holiday Songs from America’s Oldest Seaport" is now on sale at select locations around Gloucester. You can purchase the CD at The Bookstore of Gloucester at 61 Main Street; Gloucester Music at 210 Main Street; and Walgreens at 201 Main Street.
The CD has twelve original songs that make you ponder the true meaning of Christmas as told through courageous, tragic and triumphant personal stories from Gloucester’s past and present.
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Beautiful Industry- The Winch
I’m not gonna lie Mr Winch. I’m not going to miss you when I finally get some vacation time.
Bobby Ryan Writes-
I’m not usually a romantic, nor do I usually attribute feelings to inorganic items, but…
Could it have been Capt. Joe who actually bolted that unit down? That stand had to be built. Look at it. The paint color was known as “Battleship Grey”. Everything wooden on the waterfront was “Battleship Grey”. If you owned a boat somethings were orange or green. Extra paint left from painting the mast and hull. Everything iron had a coat of Red Lead under the grey. There must be 30 coats on this winch. Usually painted on during Fiesta week when the fleet was tied up. How about that “___ head”? Is that brass? How shiny it was when new? Can you imagine how proud the “Skipper” was when he first brought up those bags of whiting knowing he made a move to be “on shore” in order to better feed and care for his family? This time of year I remember one of the last things Slug would have me do before closing up for Christmas Eve was to go over to Capt. Joe’s. I would come back with plates of food. Some cooked, some not. At the time, when it was more personal and not so en vogue, I did not fully understand about the 7 fishes, but they were delicious.
Joey, you do not need to post this, I just wanted to let you know what I see in that old winch and to let you know there are others having thoughts of your family.
Buon Natale!
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This week’s music at the Dog Bar
Bradley Royds, Pete Lindberg, Jake Pardee & Eric Reardon play quad-acoustic at The Dog Bar Thursday Night.
These boys are going to rip it up on the night before the night before Christmas. Those who have seen Royds Lindberg & Pardee know that they are in for a treat….but no one knows what will happen when they spice it up with Reardon…another special guest or two are also slated to join in on what promises to be a very special evening.
Dog Bar
65 Main St
Gloucester, Ma.
Thursday, Dec. 23rd
9:30 to 12:30
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On the 2nd Day Before Christmas……..
For Joey and all you Apple Geeks Out there
Merry Christmas from a PC Geek!
An Ipad and Iphone Christmas Concert.
Enjoy!
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At What Point Do We Take Responsibility For Ourselves Series
I’m not sure when this happened but lately at every restaurant you go to you see these little signs plastered all over the place and on the menus.
They read “Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy”
I understand the premise and importance, but really, if you have a food allergy wouldn’t you say something anyway? Do the people that have the food allergies need to be reminded that they have the food allergies? I mean if you eat a handful of peanuts and your lips blow up like a balloon one time wouldn’t you make sure to ask for something when you go to a restaurant that doesn’t have peanuts from there on out???? You need a sign right up in your grill telling you to make sure to inform your server? At what point do people take responsibility for themselves?
Is this not right up there with smokers suing cigarette manufacturers after 30 years of smoking cigarettes because they got lung cancer?
Is this not right up the fat bastards who sue Mcdonalds because they stuffed down Big Macs every day for 10 years and are now obese?
Why must we clutter every single restaurant with these signs?
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Sista Felicia Keeps Grandma’s Recipes Alive Through The Gloucester Daily Times Taste of The Times Series
Every Christmas this dish was prepared by grandmother Felicia. It is an assortment of raw vegetables specially marinated in oil and vinegar and placed around the living room and kitchen in serving dishes. The main ingredients are carrots, celery, onions and extra large Sicilian green olives. Everyone who grew up with this dish ended up having their favorite vegetable that they would choose, hoping that they could get them before someone else did.
The celery and carrots are cut julienne style to allow more of the marinade flavor to penetrate and the olives were prepared by Felicia’s grandfather using a special cooking implement, his hammer. Rather than try and pit them, just smash the olive and place in the salad along with all of the other vegetables. The pit will come out easily once someone goes to eat one.
Click The Picture For The Video at The Gloucester Daily Times Taste of The Times Site
At the site there are options to print the recipe and share it. This is one of my favorites from our Grandmother Felicia
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George’s Coffee Shop Regular Breakfast
MMMMM BACON!
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2010 Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree Buoy Series
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The Art Of Alchemy Featured Artist- Baraka Robin Berger
Yesterday I got to meet Baraka, the Featured Artist At Alchemy this month. Below is some of her work as displayed at Alchemy and below is the press release explaining how part of the proceeds of any sale of Baraka’s work will go to the Gloucester Education Foundation.
You can see more of Baraka’s work at her site
Alchemy Tapas & Bistro is Gloucester’s newest culinary patron of the arts. Building on his original vision of Alchemy as a “community living room” and a gathering place for cultural creatives, owner Mark McDonough was proud to formally cut the ribbon of “The Alchemy of Art” Gallery by hosting and showcasing the work of local artist Baraka Robin Berger. The ribbon cutting ceremony and the gallery’s official opening occurred in mid November and showcases Baraka’s artwork through the months of November and December.
“We envision doing this in partnership with the community and in such a way where both the artists and local organizations benefit. We are pleased to say we will be contributing our consignment fee of 10% of all art sales directly to the Gloucester Education Foundation. At the end of 2011 Alchemy will host an annual silent auction and party at Alchemy on behalf of the Gloucester Education Foundation with all proceeds directly benefiting the foundation. But don’t wait until then before coming by Alchemy to purchase that perfect gift of art for the holiday season!
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Let’s Play “Would You Rather?” – McRib or McLobster
My favorite game we used to play when we would go out a lot was called “Would You Rather”. Essentially, the game makes you pick between 2 ridiculous items or scenarios and then clearly explain your reasoning behind it. The only other rule is that neither is not an acceptable answer. Here it is:
You are stranded on the highway for 2 days on Interstate 90 and you finally walk to a rest area. Everything is sold out, no fries, no burgers, no McGreasy anything, except they still have the McRib and their New England Classic McLobster Roll.
Which would you choose? – Post in the comments and your reasoning behind it.
OR
Let the games begin – Patrick
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Video- Shore Road at High Tide From Donna Ardizzoni
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmLCxuHgE2o
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Abraham Maslow Quote Of The Week From Greg Bover
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.
– Abraham Maslow 1908-1970
A professor at Brandeis University during the 50’s and 60’s, Maslow created a humanistic school of psychology that advanced self-actualization as a path for personal growth, almost Taoist in its then revolutionary rejection of materialism. His books include Toward a Psychology of Being (1968) and The Farther Reaches of Human Nature (1971).
Click picture to go to Abraham Maslow wikipedia Page
Much thanks to Greg Bover for submitting the Quote of the Week
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City Of Gloucester WATER UPDATE – ISSUED 10:00 AM DECEMBER 22, 2010
WATER UPDATE – ISSUED 10:00 AM DECEMBER 22, 2010
Based on water test results indicating no issues with the water in the City, the Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the boil water order for the City of Gloucester. Please use the following information for instructions on how to make appropriate preparations to begin using your household, or business water systems.
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Dave Sags Blues Party to Host Lisa Marie ~ 12-23-2010
OH, come all ye faithful… the Christmas Tree is lit (so is the band) and it’s counting down to that last green light of that quarter-mile.When it hits, you’re bound to quake, as the slicks screech and the hammer hangs and dem ol’ reindeer take off, hooves a-popping, bells a-rattling, ears a-ringin’ to that V-8 heat that can’t be beat. It’s Christmas time, pretty baby and to get all your noses turning red, we got the Queen of the north, Ms. Lisa Marie. She’s got the reins and the leadfoot to get ya where ya gotta go. We’ve purposely cut the brake lines for this one special performance. Hear her sing such xmas faves as “Santa’s got a lawyer” , ” Who left the grate closed?”, and “I saw Daddy kissing Santa Claus”. It’s sure to be the high point of any dead Christian’s holiday.
We got reindeer,too! The famous finger-flailer, John “Prancer” Cameron will be on the ivories. And citizen and weekend father, Mr. Steevie “Vixen” Chaggaris, will be on the egg-beaters whilst sitting on hiz own stool. Of course, Mr. Greg “Rudolph” Tee and myself will be there, too, drinking eggnog and Alka-Seltzer. Ask your doctor if Lisa Marie is right for you. Don’t look for premiums, as the cost of the finest precludes the use if them.
But, seriously, folks, Greg and I would like to thank each and every one of you who have helped to make this past year a little bit brighter. Without you, we’d be nothing.You have helped to make my Days sunnier!So, Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Shalom, Kwanza, whatever, but have a merry! And, remember: live music is best!!
Click here> http://www.myspace.com/lisamarieblues
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Great News- Andiamos Sign Is Back Up!
To say that I’m excited by the prospect of Andiamos re-opening in the space where Culina Cafe has occupied for the past couple of years would be an understatement. While Culina Cafe offered very generous portions while they were open, the people who ran Andiamos had some fantastic dishes.
I noticed the sign had changed yesterday so of course I’m going to have to stop and get that picture and bring my loyal readers the news first!
Picture taken Dec 21,2010-
Pictures from Andiamos-
Good Morning Gloucester 