Year: 2011

Rocky Neck Mug Ups were always a great time, but I think the quaintness of Annisquam and close proximity to Christmas made this holiday Mug Up extra special.  The turnout was great, and people brought some amazing contributions to the fare.  Paul Morrison’s bluefish pate was the best he’s made yet; Kim Smith’s truffles were to die for (well not really die, but they were incredible), Donna Ardizzoni made this cream cheese and chocolate chip ball with ginger snaps to spread it on, which didn’t sound immediately appealing to me, but was so delicious; Wendie Demuth baked Christmas cookies, as did others, but I didn’t see who brought them; Jenn Cullen brought some great Sugar Magnolias muffins, Fred Bodin brought some great treats from Plum Cove Grind and Marit from Bayview made an incredible tomato pie (see picture); Pete and Joyce Chamberlain brought a delicious cheese pie; Schooner Adventure’s Joanne Souza came in with something, but I didn’t see what.  There were many other things that appeared on the table, but I don’t know who brought them, so don’t know who to acknowledge and thank.  Henry Allen was in the house, as was Alicia and Mike, Father Green, of course, Ed Collard, Marty & Barbara Luster, Greg Bover, Sue Lovett, Val, Judith, and our beloved Joey made the long trek over from the dock.  Some visitors from Annisquam included Cynthia Kennedy Sam, Martha Bentley, Sarah Hackett, Tom O’Keefe (who was the last to leave, staying to help me clean up – thanks Tom), Kris Bengston.  There were more people, but I’ve already lost track.  It was a great time and a wonderful way to share the holiday season with a bunch of really great people.

I want to send a special thank you to those of you who made purchases while you were here.  I greatly appreciate your support.

Don’t forget about the GMG Christmas Party this Saturday, December 17th at 7:00 pm at Bodin Historic Photo, 82 Main Street.  Joey is providing the pizza – BYO beverage of choice and anything you might like to contribute to the party fare.

E.J. Lefavour

What’s Christmas without a FARTING Snowman?

The LobstahCrackah Ballet: A new Cape Ann holiday tradition

presented by Henry Allen Theatreworks, Cape Ann

  From the company that brought you SONG OF THE SEA and GREASY POLE, THE

  MUSICAL comes a wild and crazy Cape Ann spoof of The Nutcracker! This fun,
  fabulous romp into a fantastical dream world is a wonderful way to
  celebrate the holidays with your family and friends!

  When Uncle Drawsumbuttah arrives at the mayor’s house for the annual

  holiday party, he brings with him his own flavor of Cape Ann magic! You
  will meet Madame Mayor Kirkbaum and her family, the fearsome Gull King, the
  Lobster Pot Fairy, Waltzing Whales, Dancing Scrod, The LobstahCrackah
  Prince and much, much more!

  Cast includes local actors ages 5-80 all from the Gloucester, MA area.
  Director Henry Allen has brought original theatre to the North
  Shore/Cape Ann area, giving us plays and musicals inspired by local folklore and history.

  Real theatre for real people.

  Play dates: December 15 – January 1st
  Times: Thursday – Sat @ 7pm & Sundays at 2pm and 7pm
  (including Christmas & New Years!)
  Location: The Cape Ann "The Annie" 1 Washington Street, Gloucester MA
  Wheelchair Accessible
  $15 (recommended donation)
  Reservations: 978-704-1269 or write to Henry@HenryAllen.org for more
  info and to purchase gift certificates to the show.

Saturday Morning’s Full Moon

Christy Juckett writes-

Hi Joey,
After reading GMG this morning and Paul’s note about an eclipse, I ran out with my camera and got shots from Niles Beach. The sliver was due to clouds and not the eclipse – this is what Wiki said: "The eclipse will occur Saturday morning, before sunrise over North America, and the moon will set before the eclipse is completed. Only Alaska and northern most Canada will be able to witness the entire event."
The graininess is from low-light & an old camera – no photoshop here!
Enjoy!
Christy

Mens Health magazine names Jennifer Aniston as the world’s all time sexiest woman and I have no idea whatsoever kind of crack they were smoking at the time they came up with this.

I’m not saying she’s unattractive at all but when you’re gonna put out the “all time world’s hottest woman” you lose all credibility in my eyes when you go with America’s sweetheart.

When you say sexy you think- Marilyn Monroe, Salma Hayek, Raquel Welch, Ardriana Lima, you don’t put up some skinny ass broad with no curves. 

Dumb.

Men’s Health=zero credibilty.

Vote

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