Toodeloos and Island Art and Hobby Will Be Open Til Midnight On Christmas Eve. There will be cookies.
Month: December 2011
Our Tree- Different Perspectives
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Gray Sky Peek-a-Boo From Skip Montello
Hi Joey,
I have been enjoying your recent B&W images and got inspired to go out and take some of the gray skies this morning;
Gray Sky Peek-a-Boo
Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
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Burnham House Revisited
On October 30, Len Burgess posted a magnificent photo of the Burnham House in Essex.
Here is a different treatment of the same scene brought to you with the help of the little genies who live inside my computer.
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Unloading at the dock
Theresa and Allyson unloading hopefully a great catch
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WOW! Lots of answers but no WINNER YET for Jalapenos $50 package!
Nobody has answered question 1 or 5 correctly yet. If you missed any of this week’s question, click here.
Be the first person to submit all five correct answers. Click on the ANSWER link right under today’s video. Good Luck!
Lots of music tonight, something for everyone. Get out and PARTY! see the full list here
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Annisquam Soldiers Memorial Wood
While walking through the woods along Lobster Cove in Annisquam on the Washington Street side, I came across this memorial. I don’t imagine most people have ever seen it, or know that these are memorial woods. It is a memorial to 3 soldiers – John Gossom, Eric Lingard and Bertram Williams, “who gave their lives for their country in the World War”.
E.J. Lefavour
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My Interview with Isabelle Lafleche on Pink Lemonade
My friend and fellow author Isabelle Lafleche has posted her interview with me on her always super fun and chic blog Pink Lemonade. Isabelle posts the most wonderful high-style photos, garnered from fashion and style publications from all around the globe.
Isabelle’s first novel J’adore New York (Harper Collins) has been published in French, English, and German and is now available in paperback. Isabelle and her fiancé simply love Cape Ann and are looking to, in the very near future, move from Montreal and Paris to our community! More on Isabelle in a future post.
Isabelle’s Upcoming Novel
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Win $50 gimmesound Giveaway from Jalapenos
$50 giveaway from our friends at Jalapenos! Watch today’s video for the final question. If you missed any of this week’s question, click here.
Be the first person to submit all five correct answers. Click on the ANSWER link right under today’s video. Good Luck!
Lots of music tonight, something for everyone. Get out and PARTY! see the full list here
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What Christmas means to the Animals
What Christmas means to the Animals
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Christmas is almost here…
Remember, it doesn’t arrive until the night of the 24th, and then it lasts until January 6th, store decorations and radio playlists notwithstanding.
So, our nativity scene in front of the rectory at St. Ann’s church (part of Holy Family Parish) is still waiting for the arrival of the Baby Jesus. Right now there are flowers in His place.
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Greatest Coffee Rolls In The History Of Coffee Rolls Can Be Found at Maime’s Kitchen
Directly Across from St Ann’s Church
Decadent is the only way I can describe them.
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2011 GMG Shop Gloucester Initiative- Green Life
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Community Stuff Friday
Hi Joey,
Long time reader and supporter of Good Morning Gloucester Kris Juncker suggested that I send this to you. Perhaps you could get this on your web site as a community service and fund raiser for the Boy Scouts.
This runs for the first three Saturdays after Christmas. I would appreciate your consideration and support in the project.
Thank you very much in advance.
Assistant Scout Master
Troop 20
Roger Carter
Christmas Tree Service
We will take your old Christmas Tree and recycle it for use in local gardens.
Why get pine needles all over your car?
Don’t let your trees dry brittle branches scratch the paint !
Tree pick up on Saturday December 31, January 7, and January 14
Between 8 AM and 2 PM.
Trees must be free of ornaments, lights, and tree stands.
Trees should be put outside prior to our arrival.
A $4 donation will go to support local Boy Scout Troop 20.
Money will be used to go on Scouting trips, outings, and/or equipment.
If you would like us to pick up your tree please call 978-546-9501 with your name, address, telephone number and which day is best to pick up your tree. Or, E-mail with the same information to treepickup@verizon.net
Rockport and Gloucester only please.
Cape Ann YMCA 21+ Basketball League Standings
Here are the scores from Wednesday night’s games:
Stones Pub- 57 vs Espressos- 41
Fleet Machine- 66 vs Roberts Catering- 68
Roy Moore Lobster- 72 vs Rockport Mortgage- 60
Audrey’s Flower Shop Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Hi Joey….Just wanted you to know that we are on to the CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN…— 3 More Days! We have SAME DAY DELIVERY on all Christmas Arrangements, Centerpieces, Boxwood Trees, Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Plants, Amaryllis and fresh cut blooms! Starting at $15 on up…THINK FRESH! OR Come on by cause we are FRESH! LOL. Call 978-283-2171 and we will help you complete your Christmas List.
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Where’s The Grand Isle Been? We Got The Pics From Gloucester’s Cutter Rebuild At The Coast Guard’s Baltimore Yard
Gloucester’s Coast Guard Cutter The Grand Isle was supposed to go for a simple overhaul lasting 8 weeks down in the Coast Guard’s Baltimore Shipyard. 26 weeks later and a ginormous laundry list of unexpected repairs has the Grand Isle crew eager to get back in the water and home to Gloucester.
Chief, Response Department Thomas Morkan forwarded these pictures which will show you the repairs to the Grand Isle and the very next picture will be of the same exact position aboard sister ship The Jefferson Island for comparison’s sake.
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First Pic Coast Guard Cutter Jefferson Island
Aft Berthing Grand Isle- Racks Removed,Lockers Removed, 25% of Decking Removed
Picture Right- Same Space aboard the Grand Isle During It’s Overhaul
First Pic Engine Room Jefferson Island 28th September,2011
Second Pic Grand Isle Same View
Left Pic Jefferson Island Engine Room Aft View
Right Grand Isle Both MDE’s Removed, Both Generators Removed, Exhaust Removed
Left: Forward Passageway Jefferson Island
Right: Forward Passageway Grand Isle berthing stripped of racks and decking
Left:Jefferson Island Galley
Right: Grand Isle Galley- All Equipment and Storage Removed
Large Pieces Of Hull Plating On Gloucester’s USCG Cutter the Grand Isle Were Replaced One By One To Reduce Chances Of Hull Twist
Both Shafts and Props Were removed. Aft Steering Stripped (Steering Gear,Battery Chargers, AC System)
In Total More Than 500 Square Feet Of Hull Plating Replaced
All photos courtesy Chief, Response Department Thomas Morkan.
What many people may not know is that the entire crew of the Grand Isle has been removed from Gloucester and is with the Grand Isle in Baltimore. When they left they thought they were going for a simple overhaul lasting 8 weeks. Now going on 26 weeks they are most eager to return to their home port as our Gloucester USCG Cutter, The Grand Isle.
Stay tuned for updates to the overhaul and interviews with the crew, only here on www.goodmorninggloucester.com
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Eileen and Ollie Bolman Have Some Nice Things To Say
Hi Joey
What a surprise to pick up the Sarasota Herald Tribune and see a picture of the "lobsta" trap tree and a story about Rockland, ME and Jonesport, ME copying Gloucester.
Your name was mentioned…you sure do get around. Also, loved the cover and story about your beautiful girls in Cape Ann magazine. We live in Venice, FL for the winter and beautiful Gloucester in the summer so anything from home is appreciated including your daily GMG.
Eileen and Ollie Bolman
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City Hall Tower
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Anchors lit up at the Gloucester House
Great decorations at the Gloucester House
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New Year’s Rockport Eve: Volunteer for a GREAT Event!
If you’re not familiar with it, New Year’s Rockport Eve is an amazing event that takes place throughout downtown Rockport with awesome entertainment and activities for all ages, from babies to far-from-babies.
This massive event is organized almost single-handedly by Rockport’s own Claire Franklin, who plans NYRE out of the goodness of her heart and true community spirit. She sent along a message asking for volunteers, which, as she puts it “is the hardest part” of her job. But volunteering for NYRE should be a no-brainer, as you’ll receive a free badge just for helping out! So you can put in some time and then spend the rest of the evening listening to some great tunes before heading to Dock Square for Rockport’s very own ball drop! For more info see below and check back on Good Morning Gloucester next week for a schedule of events and activities taking place on December 31st for New Year’s Rockport Eve:
From Claire:
“The hardest part of my job of organizing New Year’s Rockport Eve each year is finding enough volunteers to help make this night run smoothly. If you could help in this small way, hopefully this year I can enjoy my holidays with my family a little more.
The night of New Year’s Eve, Sat. Dec 31st I need a pair of greeters at each performance door to check buttons. Also, in Spiran Hall I need volunteers to help in the Coffee Shop from 5:30-11:30pm, to sell buttons and souveniers 5pm-11pm. An finally, I need people to help with the set up 5 pm the night before, Fri. Dec. 30th and to help clean up several of the buildings the morning after, Sun. Jan. 1st at 9am. Each volunteer that donates two hours receives a free NYRE 2011 admission button.
Please have them email me at claire.nyre@comcast.net or phone (H) 978-546-9038 “
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