Month: July 2011
Beautiful Industry- Rudder and Propeller Of The Tug Success
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Unique Essex Side Launch of Wooden Schooner Ardelle Set for Today July 9th and Ardelle Photos From Len Burgess
The "Ardelle" getting ready for the Launch on Saturday.
Shot this from the "Lewis Story", the Shipbuilding Museum Schooner, coming home to
Essex for the "Ardelle" celebration on Wednesday.
-Len Burgess
Vessel Will Careen Down the Ways and Hit the Essex River Basin with a Splash
Laurie Fullerton writes-
On Saturday, July 9 between 6 and 7 p.m. a historic Essex side launch of a 50-foot double sawn frame, two-masted, wooden schooner will take place at the Burnham Boatyard in Essex, MA. Ardelle was built by Harold Burnham, 44, of Essex who is an eleventh generation Master Shipwright. He will launch the vessel using the Essex side launch – where the massive schooner is literally leaned on its side and sent careening into the river basin.
Burnham is part of a shipbuilding legacy that dates back to the first settlers of Essex in the 1600s. With Essex’s long history as a shipbuilding town, where generations of shipwrights built vessels on the banks of the Essex River using the unique Essex side launch technique over three centuries.."Essex shipwrights always used the simplest method they could to get the finished boat out of the way of the one they were about to start," said Burnham "The most popular method in Essex was called a side launch. Side launches were carried out by just leaning the vessels over onto a single way and skating them into the water on their own keel and one bilge."
"Of course, in today’s world the idea of sending a hundred tons of oak sliding on one side over smoking grease sounds dangerous, but that is only because we don’t do it much anymore. Just imagine the looks you would get from a 19th-century shipbuilder if you tried to explain to him what it is like to pass a car on an undivided highway. The truth is that of the approximately 3,300 vessels launched in Essex, we know of none that was seriously damaged in a launching accident. Further, there is no record of anyone being seriously hurt or killed at one of our launchings, either.
Len Burgess Photos-
Final preparations for the launch on Saturday.
Len Burgess
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Cape Pond Iceman Larry Memhard Rips it Up at Good Harbor Beach From Adam Bolonsky
Photos Video and Text- Adam Bolonsky
Larry Memhard’s dad owns Cape Pond Ice down the Fort. His mom is curator of the Cape Ann Museum. Here’s Larry in action at Good Harbor Beach.
The blurry stills come from a 2-minute video:
Good Harbor Beach Skimboarding.
Shot with a discontinued old school SD/VGA Flip video camera protected by a waterproof case.
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Donna Ardizzoni Take Some Pics At The Cape Ann Farmer’s Market
All Photos From Donna Ardizzoni
Classic Cooks
Patty Guacamole
Waiting For The Bridge
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Top Pick For Saturday- VIEW THE LAUNCH OF THE SCHOONER ARDELLE FROM THE ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM
SATURDAY, JULY 9 STARTING AT 3:00 PM
Join us at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s Shipyard on Saturday, July 9, 2011 to view the launching of the Pinky Schooner Ardelle that is being built by Harold A. Burnham, an eleventh generation Essex shipwright. On Labor Day 2010 we celebrated the signing of her keel and the raising of her first frames. It was an exciting day and all who attended had a great time. Harold is now ready to launch the Schooner Ardelle and we will be there to celebrate.
It’s not often that wooden schooners are launched anywhere in this country, and we are fortunate to have in Essex a craftsman who knows how to build a wooden schooner the same way they were built centuries ago. Harold Burnham and a band of volunteers have spent the last 10 months building this vessel. They’ve been outside in snow storms, rain, and blistering heat. On Saturday, July 9th between 6 – 7 pm she will finally hit the water using the time honored, and exciting, Essex side launch. The Essex Shipbuilding Museum is one of the best places to view a launch from the H.A. Burnham Boatbuilding yard, and we plan on celebrating. Starting at 3 pm we will have live music from Michael Forney’s Bluegrass Band, Daisy Nell and Captain Stan and the second graders from Essex Elementary will perform songs from “The Stowaway Mouse”, hot dogs and Italian sausages from Kayem, chowder from Woodman’s of Essex , and all kinds of beverages. So, mark your calendars and join us!
Check Out Marty Luster’s Week By Week Photo Progress Of The Ardelle Being Built Here
Marty Luster Photo-
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Sam & Tony Goddess (trying to) Represent! in Barcelona
Because Even Our Rock and Roll Buddies Still Think Of Us When They Are Overseas To Play Stadiums!
Love It!!! ROCK ON GODDESSES!!!!
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CITY’S DPW AND DPU DIRECTOR, MIKE HALE, IN DREADLOCKS, WITH SCRUFFY LOCAL SCRIBE
PHOTO TAKEN BY LIBRARY DIRECTOR CAROL GREY AT LANESVILLE RENEGADE PARADE MONDAY BEFORE HEAVENS OPENED
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GLOUCESTER AT WORK?
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Rockport’s 4th of July: Sun, Rain & Fire
Rockport’s awesome tradition of the 4th of July Bonfire as seen through a camera phone…
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Homie a No Show.
Rubber Duck takes the kids to the beach, hires Sumo to babysit the twins (their both somewhat evil), and even brings some fresh mackerel heads for Homie.
Homie would rather hang off the stern of a trawler with his pals.
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Did You Know? (NOTN Rocks)
That last evenings Night on the Neck on Madfish Wharf rocked the place? Unfortunately, it was so crazy on Madfish Wharf that I never got the chance to get out and check out what was happening on the rest of Rocky Neck, but here are some photos of the happenings at the East End of Rocky Neck. Harpist, Moira Kelly, serenaded attendees with her magical voice and instrument. Then we moved to the rockin accordion, wailing harmonica, jumping guitar and powerful voices of Bird Mancini, who had everyone on the wharf swaying, bopping and dancing. Paco enthralled the crowds at Alma’s Art & Antiques with his accordian playing. The galleries were full, as was the wharf, and everyone had a great time. Mark your calendars now for August NOTN, which will take place on Thursday, August 4. It’s only going to get better.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com 
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Did You Know (Ardelle Launch)
Launch of the Ardelle
That the schooner Ardelle is ready to launch? The historic launch will take place on Saturday, July 9 at high tide, which is set at about 6:40 p.m., although the launch could happen a little sooner. If you have not witnessed an historic Essex side launch before, it is a sight to be seen! I watched the launch of Fame on video and it was amazing to see her finally let go, hit the water sideways with a big splash, right herself and then glide gracefully like a swan across the water, as she was painstakingly built to do. The adjacent Essex shipbuilding museum will be a great viewing area. The celebration will begin at 3:00 at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum with beer, hotdogs and Woodman’s chowder and music by Michael Forney’s bluegrass band. Photo is of the Isabella launch in 2006. I can’t be there, but I hope someone can get there and capture this historic event and then share it with us on GMG.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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International Dory Racing Schedule Of Events For The Rest Of 2011
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Photo Show Reception of Stephanie Vieira — this Saturday July 9th 1-3 PM in Rockport
Hi Joey,
Folks are invited to meet Stephanie Vieira and enjoy her Photo Show Reception in the Gallery of the Rockport’s UU church, 4 Cleaves St, Saturday, July 9th, 1-3 PM. The theme is Cape Ann’s natural beauty. Many recall her amazing lightening photo.
Thanks for spreading the word!
Amy Shapiro
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Harbor Loop Concert Series ~ Season Opener ~ July 14, 2011~ Jake Pardee and The Super Session Band
Awesome photos/poster by Louise
http://jakepardee.com/Jake_Pardee/HOME.html
Harbor Loop Concert Series begins this week with Jake Pardee and The Super Session Band. This will be the opening act of the season and what a way to start. Jake is one of the most promising musicians around. His persona and musical talents are as great as some of the masters that I have seen. Every time that I get to hear him and his band/bands, I am blown away. I hope that you will come out and enjoy the concert season beginning with this one.
Please note that the show starts at 6:30 and Bradley Royds will perform in the opening set with, Jake Pardee, Vinny Briguglio on bass and Brian Haley on percussion.
Special thanks to Louise Welch for the excellent photography and poster.
Joanne
Also see what the Gloucester Times has to say.
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/lifestyle/x1424060258/Guitarist-kicks-off-Harbor-Loop
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Stephanie Vieira Photography Exhibition at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport Saturday
Gloucester resident Stephanie Vieira will be having an opening reception for her solo photography exhibition at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm. This collection of nature photographs features the beauty of Cape Ann and emphasizes its hidden and often overlooked scenery.
The reception is open to all. Light refreshments will be served.
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Sunset Dessert Cruise Saturday!
Help out a good cause and enjoy a nice cruise this Saturday! I have my tickets! Do you have yours?
Tickets are on sale now at the Cape Ann Animal Aid at 260 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
There are over 50 raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle and lots of desserts.
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Virgilios Nor’Easter With Provolone
This is one of the best sandwiches in town.
Virgilios, in the heart of Gloucester’s Beautiful West End.
click for the interactive map-
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Hard Merchandise Rocky Neck
Good Morning Gloucester 