Month: November 2011

Niles beach at dusk, with the distant skyline

Posted on by Matthew Green

I know, “it’s been done before”, but it’s really beautiful…

Cape Ann WALL Calendars are Available

Posted on by Sharon

People love giving the cd calendars as gifts , but there’s always the need for a kitchen calendar  you can write appointments and stuff on. So for those who requested it, this year with the help of everyone at Seaside Graphics, the Cape Ann wall calendar was added. You can order yours here. And if you don’t need shipping, be sure to hit the lower Buy Now button so there’ll be no shipping charges. Thanks!           —Sharon

Gloucester City Hall – Brand New

Posted on by Sharon
Gloucester City Hall, circa1875 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin
I made this print of City Hall from one of my oldest negatives. It was shot from a high vantage point on Middle Street. Dale Avenue is in the lower left, and Pleasant Street is on the right. The Civil War Statue, erected in 1879, now in the front center, is not yet there. Boston architects Gridley J.F. Bryant and Louis P. Rogers designed the building, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. One thing I learned while writing this is the four towers on City Hall’s corners are ventilation shafts. Questions for Cape Ann Museum’s Photo Archivist Fred Buck: Can you add to this (shooting location, surrounding buildings, etc.), and do you have anything older?
Printed from the original 5×7 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Image #9157-251 Note: The black objects in the sky are missing parts of the negative.
Fred Bodin
The Infamous Fred Buck Replies-

well, sure. yours is probably a copy neg (5×7 is way too big) of one of several stereograph images of city hall (each side albumen plate 3×4 and joined on a piece of clear glass to print the stereo card) taken by erastus g. rollins about 1872 from the tower of the unitarian church on middle st. to the left of the building is franklin square. on the right is the nice circular drive fronting warren st. cape ann museum has rollins’s original glass negs of these views in their archive (without homie poop all over them) as well as the stereo cards printed by rollins and succeeding owners of the plates. we also have bryant and rogers’ original plans of the building. c’mon down!

fred buck, photoarchivist, cape ann museum.

p.s. don’t think alice m. curtis was taking photos in the 1870s.

Big Bird ID Request From Martha Lazarus

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Some noisy crows attracted my attention to this magnificent bird passing by Lane’s Cove this morning.  Can someone help me identify it?

Cheers,

Martha Lazarus

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My completely uneducated guess is a Red Tailed Hawk but hope to hear from the many bird watching freaks that frequent GMG Smile

CLIFFORD MCCARTHY Forwards this handy reference chart to help narrow it down

Bird ID

You Think This Poor Cat Will Ever Get It’s Revenge?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Imagine you’re this cat-

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Photo from this blog-http://jimmiechew.wordpress.com/

You’re a handsome cat, right? 

Proud, well groomed and all, just chillin’ looking like a bad ass.

And then your owner goes and fucks your shit all up to pieces by dressing you up

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We can only pray that this poor once-proud feline doesn’t gouge it’s owners eyes out while they sleep in an act of well deserved revenge.

Shit ain’t right.

I’m no fan of the crazies at PETA but if they really cared about the mistreating of animals they’d be all over this and perform some type of intervention.

If our poor deceased cat JJ Jinglenuts was still alive (god rest his soul) I’d send him in ninja style to help this poor kitty.

JJ was a silent assassin.  laying out his kills at the front door, all proud.  Chipmonks, mice, birds- JJ Jinglenuts wouldn’t tolerate wearing any pansy burberry print coat.  Oh Hell NO.  and to be honest he wouldn’t have had to endure the ridicule by all his kitty cat buddies because I never would have submitted him to that.  It was bad enough we had his nuts lopped off, what were we gonna go dress him up like Liberace next?  No way Jose.

This was our boy JJ Jinglenuts-

(note no fairy clothing present)

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Warning- JJ Jinglenuts Latest Victim Pictures- Alvin and The Chipmunks Are A Man Down

We Must Protect This House!!!!! JJ Jinglenuts- New Spokescat For Under Armor

But alas Mr Jingles couldn’t keep up his ways forever and karma caught up with him-

Karma’s A Bitch- RIP JJ Jinglenuts

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Joey C

Just got a call from the Mrs.

Our neighbor just popped by to let her know that there’s a tore up cat in his yard and it  looks like JJ.  I guess all the killing of the mice and the chipmunks finally caught up to the poor fella and an animal a little higher on the food chain got him last night.

JJ I hope you’re having fun up in heaven and there is plenty of fine pussy up there for you to play with.  We’ll miss you buddy.

We got JJ as a kitten at the animal shelter in Salem.  It was after a long period of trying to conceive our first child without success and many medical procedures.   Within a month of JJ’s arrival into our home The Mrs became pregnant with The Bean.

Let’s Settle This With a Poll- At What Age Do Parents Give The Birds and The Bees Talk?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Over breakfast the other morning one of our contributors shared the fact that a youngster in her family had confessed to having sex, matter of factly.
So I posed the question-

At what age do you give the birds and the bees speech?  Your thoughts?

At what age do you offer to assist your kid with getting condoms or on “the pill”?  Your thoughts?

Community Stuff Coming Up

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Concert – A Christmas Celebration in Song – NS Christian Men’s Choir

A Christmas Celebration in Song featuring the North Shore Christian Men’s Choir will take place on Saturday, December 17th at 2:30 p.m.  The free concert will take place at First Baptist Church, (Harvey Park) Four High Street, Rockport, MA.  A reception and refreshments will follow the concert. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Ladies Night December 1st at Cape Ann Animal Aid

Ladies night in Downtown Gloucester is Thursday, December 1st and here at the Shelter we will be celebrating Ladies night as well.

In Celebration of Ladies Night we will be discounting Adult Male dogs and Adult Male cats at 50% off the adoption fee for one night only. 
Stop in for some refreshments.  This is also a good opportunity to drop off any gifts you may have for the animals.  We will be giving tours to anyone who would like them.  This will be our last year in our current location.  Next Christmas we will be in our new shelter on Paws Lane.  The new Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter is in its final phase.

PAWS FOR PRAISE Make a Tail Wag!

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Bike For Savanna Fundraiser

Hi-Pete Kelley here-Sports Director at North Shore 104.9. I saw the piece on Savannah Pallazola around the 15th of November and been amazed by this little girl everytime I see here around town. I met here at Scott Duffany wrestling event 2 years ago and was absolutely taken by her spirit and energy!!!

I have been doing a Sports Talk Show on 104.9 for 10 years now called the North Shore Sports Desk every Saturday morning from 8-9am (interviewing high school student athletes and coaches)and have done many “LIVE” shows to celebrate many high school sports teams Championship seasons in Gloucester(football)-Marblehead(football) and in Lynn for St Mary’s Girls Hockey to name a few!!

Now, my brother Paul Kelley-who owns the show ,has given me permission, along with Len Pallazola and Jackie Burns,(Savannah’s parents) to do a fundraiser at the Gloucester Depot Restaurant on Railroad Ave on December 17th from 8-9am to raise money for a special adaptive bike that Savannah needs as her Prosthetic legs will not allow her to ride a normal bicycle!!! This bike is very expensive-near $4,000 and I believe every child deserves a bike!!

We will have many raffle items-autographs for sale-special guest appearances from Gloucester dignitaries who have fell in love with Savannah or have just seen her around town and want to help out in the Gloucester Tradition!!! After this show-the Gloucester Cinema will open its’ doors at 10am for another special fundraiser for Savannah by showing the New Sherlock Holmes Movie-“A Game of Shadows” with Robert Downey and Jude Law. For a $12 donation you get a ticket to the show-soft drink and popcorn!!! GREAT DEAL-GREAT DOUBLEHEADER for a GREAT CAUSE!!!! Check her website out  www.bikeforsavannah.com    the events so far are posted and one of the companies they are looking at for a bike is www.freedomryder.com  Please be a part of this by spreading the word for Savannah and these events-I will do any interview for you on this or anyone that can help us get a big crowd there to donate anything!! Every little bit helps whether it’s a dime or a dollar!!! Thanks for your time!! Regards-

Pete Kelley Sports Director

North Shore 104.9

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Autographed Celebrate Gloucester DVD

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

CelebrateGloucesterDVD

Give the Gift of Gloucester Music – 2 DVD Set

The cost is $15.00 plus 4.50 for shipping = Total $19.50  (What an amazing deal)

This is the perfect give for all music lovers!

Two DVD Set includes Feature Length Film, Bonus Performances & Special Features (see Preview Here). Portions of DVD sales benefit The Gloucester Fund.

Click here to order NOW!

A Sunny Sunday Morning on Cape Ann

Posted on by paultmorrison

but it was foggy in Lanes Cove. High tide too.

FYI: Santa will arrive in Rockport this Saturday December 3rd aboard the Freemantle Doctor promptly at 3:45PM with a Dock Square tree lighting at 4PM. Don’t miss the hot chocolate with marshmallows and cookies.

$200 Give-away Question 2 @ gimmesound & Today’s Music Lineup

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

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$200 Look Good/Feel Good Give-Away sponsored by Sunbanque

Check out our $200 Look Good/Feel Good Give-Away.  It started yesterday (Monday).  The winner gets $219 worth of tanning, hair, nails & fitness.  Even if you don’t want it for your yourself, this will make a PERFECT GIFT.  While you are out getting your other gifts stop into Jalapenos for some great food and some of Cape Ann’s best music – listen here and get the complete music lineup here.

Here is how the contest works:

  • There will be a question in every lineup video (Monday – Friday)
  • Click here to see today’s video
  • If you missed a video, click here
  • On Friday, click the ANSWER LINK under the video to give us your answers (you won’t see the link until Friday)
  • The FIRST person with the 5 correct answers wins the $200 Look Good/Feel Good Give-Away from Sunbanque.  GOOD LUCK!

Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line ~ With Fly Amero ~ Special Guest ~ TONI ANN ENES

Posted on by Joanne

 

Prime Rib Specials! Wednesdays Only! Hello everyone! Wednesday, November 30th

Special Guest: TONI ANN ENES!

For those who’ve been off the planet for a while, Toni Ann is a local musician (and dear friend) who has played the North Shore for over 30 years.  In 2002 she released a debut CD colaborating with her life long pal David Brown. Her favorite format is a combination of acoustic covers and original music. Bit it’s the intimate, personal connection with her audience that makes the magic happen.  Come say hello.

Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm

*Each week features a special, invited musical guest

Dave Trooper’s Kitchen… Prime Rib Dinner –  $9.95

 (while they last) Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!

Upcoming: Dec. 7: TOM EATON & PICK 3

 

Dec. 14: CLOSED (private party)

 

Dec. 21: CHRISTMAS (w/Fly & Friends)

 

Sincerely… I hope to you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

LOCAL COLORS ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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LOCAL COLORS ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE, in appreciation of our wonderful customers, is offering a chance to win a $50 gift certificate on ‘LADIES NIGHT’, Dec. 1, and also on ‘MEN’S NIGHT’, Dec. 8. You are sure to find the perfect holiday gift in our great variety of original art that includes oil paintings, watercolors, photographs, jewelry, fine furniture, stained glass, mobiles, pottery, fiber arts, metal arts, mixed media, holiday ornaments and greeting cards. So please join us for light refreshments and a chance to win. 121 Main Street, Gloucester, MA.  Hours: every day, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.  Call 978-283-3996 or visit  www.local-colors.org

She must have a great View.

Posted on by capeannpainter

from  http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/maritime/lad.htm ;

Originally dedicated in 1893, Our Lady of Good Voyage was built for the Portuguese community in Gloucester, after they petitioned the Roman Catholic Church for the establishment of a place to worship dedicated to the Madonna. Large numbers of Portuguese immigrants migrated from the rugged Azores Islands and began settling around Gloucester’s Inner Harbor as early as 1829 to work in the city’s active fishing industry. By 1888, approximately 200 Portuguese families lived in Gloucester making it the largest Portuguese colony on the East Coast. According to the story of Our Lady of Good Voyage, a stranded fisherman in the rough Atlantic Ocean broke one of his oars and could not return to his homeport. He sought help from the Madonna and the sea miraculously calmed allowing him to reach port safely. click below for More:

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/maritime/lad.htm