Year: 2011

Happy Almost Independence Day

That the monkey bread miraculously made it intact from Rockport to Mug Up at Rocky Neck this morning?  Here you see the proof with Paul Morrison holding up the prize (thank you Paul for your generous and delicious offering).  Ed Collard took his rightful place at the head of the table, right beside the super special Lattof Farm monkey bread.  Youngest mug uppers this morning were wharf neighbors Dahlia (3 months old, being held by newest Madfish Wharf artist, Gigi Mederos) and Lily, with their mom Violet.  R. Duck was in attendance, but on a tight leash because she has been wandering a bit too much lately and went missing for 4 days.  Greg Bover made the long journey back from Harvard Yard to join us, and Pete and Joyce Chamberlain were in the house, along with Stevie and some new visitors to the Neck.  Finally, Gloucesterites, Kelly and Kai Rich stopped in for a GMG sticka and T-shirt for Kelly to wear to the parade today.  Mug Up is held every Sunday morning at 10:00 at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck.  Put it on your calendar and join us.  Coming attractions: next Sunday there is rumor that we will again be blessed with some of Paul Morrison’s amazing smoked bluefish pate’ (amazing stuff!). 

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

GMG contributor Terry Weber files this preparation of the Fishtown Horribles Parade organizers.-

‘Twas the night before the Horribles, when work was done at a clip,
Not a committee member was resting, not even Al Kipp;

The frames for the floats were constructed with care,
In hopes the parade would be the best in years;
The children were helping and looking ahead,
While visions of fireworks danced in their heads;
The parade was in doubt, and once ready to fade,

But the faithful and true, stepped in with some aid;

May the little city by the sea always keep within sight,

Its culture, its heart–its own guiding light;

A Happy Horribles to all, and to all a good night!

Click photo below for Terry Weber’s slide show-

A huge thank you to all that donate the tremendous amount of time and effort to putting on the Fishtown Horrible  Parade for the entire community to enjoy!

A MESSAGE FROM THE FIREWORKS COMMITTEE:

beth swan photo

The Fireworks committee hopes everyone has a happy and safe holiday! There are some changes and additions to this year’s display that we want everyone to be aware of:

First, the display will start at 9:30pm, not 10:00pm as in previous years.

Second, the display will be preceded by a laser light show as part of the concert on the boulevard prior to the show after the Horribles parade has past that area.

Third, the fireworks display will begin with a two minute tribute to Gloucester Police Officer Steve Amaral who recently passed away; Steve was always on the Police boat helping secure our safety perimeter for many years and he truly loved the fireworks, especially the low special effects (hint hint)!

. . .at Duckworth’s Bistro

That tomorrow is Sunday, and therefore Mug Up morning at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 10:00 am.  Come on by before you begin your horribles parading and fireworks oooing and aaaing.  Rumor has it that Paul Morrison is bringing fresh baked monkey bread from Lattof Farm, and new Madfish Wharf artist, Gigi Mederos, is bring scones.  I’ll be making deviled eggs again, and of course, coffee.  Everyone is welcome.  Just don’t tell Ed Collard about the monkey bread.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Happy 90th Eleanor!

Eleanor Fisher (L) and Judi Harris, both of Rockport and members of the Cove Circle celebrate their birthdays together with other members of the Cove Circle.   Eleanor tuned 90 years old on June 24, while Judi has a while to go to catch up to Eleanor.

The Cove Circle is a non-profit civic organization made up of men and woman throughout Cape Ann.  The group conducts fund-raising events and through their hall rental, provide scholarships and assist in other worthy events on Cape Ann.  Those wishing to learn more about the Cove Circle are invited to attend one of their pot luck dinners held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at Six Breakwater Avenue in Rockport.

In The Harbor June 26, 2011

The Tug Volans

from; Tugboatinformation.com

Built in 1980, by Main Iron Works of Houma, Louisiana (hull #353) as the David Foss for Foss Maritime.

In 2006, Foss Maritime acquired Constellation Maritime of Boston, Massachusetts and the David Foss was transferred to operations in Boston where she was renamed as the Volans.

Powered by two Caterpillar D-398 diesel engines with Caterpillar 7261 reduction gears at a ratio of 4.61:1 turning via 7(in) by 21(in) 10.5(in) shafts, two Coolidge four bladed 76(in) by 76(in) fixed pitch propellers for a rated 2,379 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two 50 Kw generators driven by two GM Detroit 4-71 engines that are skin cooled and are fitted with a PTO and hydraulic pump. The tug’s capacities are 25,583 gallons of fuel oil, 395 gallons of lube oil, 453 gallons of hydraulic oil, and 3,283 gallons of water.

I’ve been looking for a collage type theme. Let me know what you think about this one. I’m not sure I like the dates on the collage.  Check out the photos of the Orchard St. Fiesta!        http://slowephoto.com/     Thanks!   —Sharon