My View of Life on the Dock
Rick writes-
We had a great inspection and registration clinic today – looks like we’ll have about 30 great cars for the 17th consecutive running of the Fish Box Derby Race on Sunday, Sept. 18th at High Noon on Rogers Street!
For More Info- http://www.fishboxderby.org/
Fish Box Derby Facebook Page Here
I met Rick a Big fan of GMG At The State Fish Pier. He enjoys checking it out everyday to see what’s going on here on our Island Paradise. He thought the Sunday Mug Ups were by invitation only. I told him and any Fan like him can come down Sunday Mornings at 10am and get some Coffee and some great food. No obligation to buy anything at all. Rick seems like a great guy and I look forward to talking to him again.
Here’s a photo of Rick Representin’ and The Eurodam video I took today. Rick also is my color commentary on the last part of this video when you see the shuttle boat arriving at the CruisePort.
Here’s Rick:
And Here’s The Video:
“The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.”
W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)
Orphaned at 10, Maugham spent his childhood at British boarding schools and under the guardianship of an uncle who showed little warmth. He studied medicine, which he said gave him an appreciation of suffering, but left university as soon as he reached his majority to devote himself to writing. His first literary successes were plays, but his masterwork, Of Human Bondage, was written during the First World War, in which he served as an ambulance driver. Although he continued to write, notably his Moon and Sixpence, based on the life of Paul Gauguin, he was recruited by the British Secret Service and spent time in Russia during the revolution. Although controversy over his bisexuality followed him to the United States, he was very successful in Hollywood and spent many of his later years at his grand villa at Cap Ferrat on the Riviera.
With this entry the Quote of the Week has now been on Good Morning Gloucester for an entire year. Counting vacation, that’s 50 weeks of different authors from Auden to Zappa, without a repeat. Now I’ll give myself the luxury of going back to some of my favorites, like Chesterton and Maslow, but I’ll still be adding new ones as I run into them.
Just so you know, I write the bios based on my research to give the quote context, and one can click on the name or the picture that Joey adds to be connected to a Wikipedia entry for that particular author. Sometimes the adages are only attributed when I can’t find evidence of the direct quote; famous quipsters like Abraham Lincoln and Yogi Berra are often credited with things others actually said first.
I am always encouraged by your comments, and your suggestions are welcome too, but because I try to choose quotes that have some relationship to what is happening in my world each week, don’t be hurt if I don’t use them right away.
I find it astonishing how much wisdom there is in the world, and how the thoughts of famous men and women can apply to my own life. I hope you do too.
If you’re a visiting lover of Gloucester and Good Morning Gloucester and will soon be heading home, or even if you live here and aren’t going anywhere, get yourself something to remind you of the place and the blog you love so much. The Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 77 Rocky Neck on Madfish Wharf carries a great selection of framed photos and gallery wrap canvas photo prints by Joey C., paintings and sketches by Paul “ART ROCKS” Frontiero, ceramic pottery bowls by Paul Morrison (bet you didn’t know Paul Morrison did pottery, did you? And he’s good, although I think R. Duck helped), framed photos, cards and matted photos by Sharon Lowe, paintings, photos, cards, prints, treasure boxes, refrigerator art, Did You Know? book and 2012 Gloucester’s Finest Kind Calendar by E.J. For the early shoppers, there are many great, affordable and unique holiday gift ideas, all focusing on this place we love. Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 77 Rocky Neck, G3 on Madfish Wharf is open Wednesday through Saturday noon to 8:00pm (except this Saturday will be closing early to go to the Block Party and see the Joey C. show at Latitude 43), 10:00am to 6:00pm on Mug Up Sundays, but will soon be closing for the season, so come on by before it’s too late. Parking is also much easier now.
E.J. Lefavour
Free Flu Clinic at
Rockport Community Health Fair September 15
Addison Gilbert Hospital will sponsor a free flu clinic on Thursday, September 15 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in conjunction with the health fair being held at the Rockport Community Center & Senior Center, 58 Broadway, Rockport.
The flu vaccine will be available to those six months of age and older. An identification card, insurance card and Medicare card should be provided.
The health fair will also include a free hearing screening, blood pressure, diabetes screening, balance screen, as well as over twenty health
information booths and lots of take-away materials.
They come in Peace!
Gloucester is being invaded today by the Cruise ship Eurodam and her passengers.
There alot of Happy passengers walking around town and waiting for the Cape Ann Shuttle Buses. Hopefully they’ll Shuttle them down To The Kahn/GMG Gallery on Rocky Neck.
Here are some photos of the Eurodam and her shuttle/life boat pods in Gloucester Harbor.
09/12/2011
Mr. Paul Morrison informed me I wasn’t the only one up at 5:57am Saturday 09/10/11
Hmm!’ 9 /10/ 11? Does that have any meaning on the Mayan Calendar?
I was parked on Nautilus Rd. taking pictures of this beautiful show
(which there are so many on this island)
And drawing an “Art, Rock!”
Mr. Morrison was on the other side of the Island on Andrews point taking pictures and probably trying to catch some more of his Wifes deliscious Bluefish Pate’ with his trusted companion R Duck.
I don’t know who’s crazier, Me with my Rocks or Mr. Morrison with his Rubber Duck.
Here are the Photos we took within a minute of each other that morning.
Mr. Morrisons Photo:
My Photo:
THE DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY – DANCING IN THE STREET!
SEPTEMBER 17, FREE!
Gloucester’s last block party of the season is a Dance Party! Main Street will be filled with entertainment at five stages, dining, dancing, magic and our special Kids’ Town. THIS IS YOUR PARTY and it’s free!
At 6 pm sharp start dancing to the Docksiders Big Band plus jazz, reggae, African, folk, rock, show tunes and oldies. Linda Amero is at the Franklin Café, the Bandit Kings play at the Dog Bar. The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester and we will be performing at 7p.m. in front of the Sovereign Bank.
Enjoy exquisite dancing by OmBellyCo Tribal Dance and the Cape Ann Center for Dance Performance. Buy 50/50 raffle tickets from our Gloucester High School cheerleaders and help support the parties.
Also at 6 pm, a special magic show in Kids’ Town – win a special prize from magician Joe Howard!
The Block Party series celebrates Gloucester’s unique downtown. The stores and galleries are open and busy. Dine al fresco at our diverse restaurants while you enjoy the entertainment.
Don’t miss it! Get downtown at 6 pm with your dancing shoes on!
http://downtowngloucester.com
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