Year: 2012
GMG HOLIDAY PARTY DATE HAS BEEN SET- DECEMBER 8th AT BODIN HISTORIC PHOTO!!!
Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Bodin Historic Photo For The GMG XMAS Party December 8th! 6PMTil We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
Go to all the great Middle Street Walk Events All Day- Dump The Kids with A Babysitter and Come Party With Us.
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
I’m springing for the Sebastians Pizza, bring a jug of booze or some beer, we will have cups and ice and we’re gonna have a good time.
Fred Bodin writes-
Hi JOEY, our second annual GMG Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 8th, at Fred’s Gallery, 82 Main Street, in the West End. If last year was any indication, it will be unbelievable. Rest assured that there will be plenty to eat and drink at this event. I think it will, like last year’s bash, be the party to remember. Hope to see you!
We will also be seeking people pledging to do the Rocky Neck Plunge With Us on New Year’s Day!
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2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Nelsons
Video Series where we walk up and down Main Street and try to capture as many retailers as we can and highlight their best gift ideas one a day every day leading up to Christmas.
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Patricia Walsh Sends In Photos Of The P-Town Lobster Trap Tree
You know by now I hope folks know that when I write the title of a post like –
Our Always Fair and Balanced Lobster Trap Tree Poll and Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree
and proceed to write-
“Don’t forget to bring your children down to Art Haven to paint a buoy to adorn the tree. That’s what separates our lobster trap tree from all those horribly disfigured monstrosity lobster trap trees up in Maine that are all built out of simply traps and cheap pre-made ribbons imported from China and manufactured in sweat shops with unfair labor practices.”
Patty was offended by the post obviously not seeing the homerism angle of it so I offered to show her what good sports we are here and to post her photos of the P-Town tree.
Here you go Patty-
In fairness I really like what they do with their lighted lobster trap buoy bloom at the top. Very nice.
That being said I’ll take our G-Town lobster trap tree 10 times out of 10.
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Happy Birthday To Captain Dave Marciano and new Promo For The Upcoming Wicked Tuna Season
Dave is the skipper of The Hard Merchandise. You can see him on Wicked Tuna.
Video- Dave Marciano Skipper Of Hard Merchandise On Wicked Tuna
here’s what I wrote about Dave on April 5th this year-
Posted on April 5, 2012 by Joey C
This show mark my words will be the best thing for Gloucester since The Perfect Storm. If you’ve been under a rock and haven’t heard about it, set your DVR and watch it. This show is a winner.
Check out The Hard Merchandise Website Here
You can also follow Dave on Twitter–
and this I wrote about him back in 2010-
Dave Marciano Has Balls
Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joey C
Not too many people other than my favorite blogger Doug Maxfield that have the balls to write articles like the one Dave Marciano wrote in today’s GDT-
Letter: Coalition sector support now haunting fishermen
Click the link above to read what Dave has to say. If what he says is true (and believe me I can’t even begin to understand how complex it all is) the way of life of the independent fishermen in Gloucester Ma will be lost forever within a generation.
I’m not sure how many people understand how sweeping the changes will be to our port but if it all is privatized the way it sounds like it’s going, go grab all the copies you can of John N Morris’ book Alone At Sea about the Schooners and Ron Gilson’s book about the waterfront An Island No More because the way of life as independent fishermen in Gloucester will be history and those two guys captured it in a real (non-romanticized way) better than anyone.
New wicked Tuna Promo here-
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Off Lufkin St., Essex
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Do I see the Man in the Moon?
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Tired of folks trying to get me to be vanilla
It’s exhausting responding to people that can’t get the obvious humor or freak out at a swear word.
Seriously. Exhausting feeling like I have to defend obvious outlandish statements like-
“Don’t forget to bring your children down to Art Haven to paint a buoy to adorn the tree. That’s what separates our lobster trap tree from all those horribly disfigured monstrosity lobster trap trees up in Maine that are all built out of simply traps and cheap pre-made ribbons imported from China and manufactured in sweat shops with unfair labor practices.
Compare our Tree decorated with heart felt appreciation for our lobster industry and hard working fishermen by sweet adoring children form the Gloucester Community to the abomination seen below-“
It’s a joke. It’s obvious homerism. If you can’t deal with it or if the word fuck is going to send you into a tailspin please, get your blog on somewhere else.
So sick and tired of the PC police trying to vanillaize the entire world.
Political Correctness is the ruination of funky society.
You heard it here.
You wanna rail on about something? Rail on about child abuse, rail on about cancer, rail on about how messed up our health care system is or political hacks. But jesus h christ if the worst part of your day is that you didn’t get an edgy joke or if a four letter swear word freaks you out so much that you feel like writing a three paragraph email telling me how horrible I am- save it.
This here blog isn’t gonna change.
Here’s a site for those too sensitive for the word fuck- http://disney.com/
Fuck.
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Seashells & Jingle Bells
In conjunction with the “Seashells & Jingle Bells” Inn and Home Kitchen tour in Rockport, benefiting Rockport High School DECA, Gloucester artist Eileen Patten Oliver will be at the Rockport Inn & Suites, which is the starting point of the tour, on December 8th from 1-4 PM selling her Christmas Cards and prints of some of her paintings. Tickets for the tour are also available at Rockport Inn & Suites which is one of 13 locations featured on the tour. Please come out to see this wonderful tour, support the kids in DECA, and get a beautiful card or print!
For more info visit http://seashellsandjinglebellsrkpt.blogspot.com/
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Maggies Farm
Last night we stopped at Mark McDonough’s newest restaurant, Maggies Farm, located in Middleton. Disclaimer: our son Alex recently started working there although, I can honestly say, our dinners were simply outstanding. And as you can see in the photos, the portions are enormously generous.
Alex recommended the Nachos and, even though I generally dislike shouty capitals– WOW is all I can say!
The host Kai was gracious and friendly and our waitress was super professional and efficient. The ambiance was warm, welcoming, and fun, and the crowd ranged in age from 20-somethings through the ages including dating couples, sports bar fans, a group of women getting together after work, and sitting next to us, was a grandmother with her granddaughter discussing the granddaughter’s upcoming wedding plans.
Husband Tom ordered the Fish and Chips. I did not try the fish however, the onion rings were the best I have ever tasted–extra crispy flavorful golden brown on the outside, perfectly sweet, tender onions within. We were not sitting under the lights and I apologize for the not-so-great photos, but we’ll be back often. I ‘d love to return at lunch time for better photos and to try more items on the menu. I struggled to decide and was more than happy with the delicious Pan Roasted Chicken with cranberry cornbread stuffing, parsnips, Brussel sprouts, and gravy (and much too full after the perfectly enormous plate of nachos to eat all my dinner). The menu is a collection of favorite comfort food from many cuisines, and is comfort food at its most sublime. For sushi-lovers, the sushi looked very tempting and is half-off on Monday nights. I can see any number of reasons to head over to Maggies for lunch or for dinner as it is only a five minute drive past the long stretch of shops, stores, and car dealerships that line Rt. 114. Maggies is located adjacent to Richardson’s Farm. When the weather warms it will be lots of fun to make a night of Richardson’s mini golf and dinner at Maggies!
The name Maggies Farm Restaurant is taken from the Bob Dylan song he penned (from the album Bringing it All Back Home), after his departure from acoustic folk to electric rock. See Mark McDonough’s Gloucester restaurants Alchemy, Latitude 43, and Minglewood.
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Soulful Strings: A Holiday Concert ~ 12/9/12
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Todays Twitter Highlights 12/4/12
Paint a#buoy for the #LObster trap tree! Sounds like fun! fb.me/1nz7ONtge
— Paulines Gifts (@Paulinesgifts) December 4, 2012
So far, American leads our poll for the rudest staff. Do you agree? Vote! airfarewatchdog.com/reader-survey/
— airfarewatchdog (@airfarewatchdog) December 4, 2012
Lobster cannibalism a cruel new fact of crustacean life, says UMaine professor bdn.to/fx19via @bangordailynews
— Mass Lobstermen’s(@masslobstermens) December 4, 2012
The Middle Street Walk #GloucesterMA now has a Facebook page!’Like’ it to stay up to date with events this weekend! facebook.com/MiddleStreetWa…
— North Shore Kid (@kidns) December 4, 2012
The Weather Channel is airing the rescue of the “Bounty” tomorrow night, Wed Dec 5 at 8pm on their Coast Guard Rescue show.
— Joey_C (@Joey_C) December 4, 2012
Lobster boom has a seamy underside ……. fb.me/1SZcri14J
— Gloucester Times (@GDTnews) December 4, 2012
#GloucesterMA: Starting baking and decorating those gingerbread houses. It’s contest time! fb.me/1emetH5P6
— Gloucester Times (@GDTnews) December 4, 2012
Great column by @mayorkirk on our efforts to clean up a #GloucesterMA playground. bit.ly/11NCvdA
— John McElhenny (@JMcElhenny) December 4, 2012
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What’s missing from this video?
All you guitar players out there, answer me this: What’s missing from this video of Savoy Brown @ the Bull Run last Saturday night (12/1)?
Answer: Pedals. Kim Simmonds and his excellent band rocked the place for over 2 hours and he never once stepped on a pedal. In these days of more and more gadgets (all of which have to be carted around to each gig, unpacked, hooked up, tested … well you get the idea) I found it refreshing to hear a tremendous variety of sound coming from a virtuoso who lets himself go and just plays like he’s loving every single note.
BTW: His rhythm section, Pat DeSalvo on bass and Garnet Grimm on drums were every bit as good as he was, so perfectly musically tuned to each other you’d think it was a single guy playing both instruments at the same time.
Yes, folk. Once in a while it’s worth crossing the bridge for excellent music — and it broadens your horizons too. Plus, as soon as you return to Gloucester, you realize what an unusually rich music scene we’ve got, right here in our own back yard.
Do you really think there was anything else happening anywhere near Shirley MA last Saturday? Nope. Bull Run was it.
Want proof? Google “Live music in Shirley MA” and see what you get.
Then google “Live music in Gloucester MA”.
As Joey would say, #Boom!
If you don’t feel like googling, just go here and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
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Buoy Painting To Adorn The Worlds Most Beautiful Lobster Trap Tree Has Begun at Art Haven!
For more info go to one of the greatest organizations GTown has to offer-
Drop in at Art Haven to paint a buoy for our Community Lobster Trap tree. Each day is geared to an elementary school so friends can paint together. Parents can carpool and get some shopping done.
All days are 3pm-6pm, cost is free.
Mon.-Beeman and Plum Cove
Tues.-Veterans and East Gloucester
Wed.-West Parish
Thurs.-Eastern Point,St.Ann’s,Faith Christian,Charter school
Fri.-open to the public
Sat.10am-4pm open to the public
Then the buoys will be auctioned off on Saturday, January 19th at our annual buoy auction!
Cape Ann Art Haven 180B Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
The Buoys Are All Primed And Waiting For You To Decorate
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The GloucesterMA Wind Turbine One Adjective Post
Post in the comment to this post below a wone word adjective that to you best describes the Wind Turbines now that they are up.
The rules to have your comment approved is to write one word and it be an adjective. if you write any more, it will go to the trash bin.
I’ll start with mine- “Cool”
Go.
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Free Advent-Christmas Concert at St. Ann’s Church
Advent-Christmas Concert at St. Ann’s Church
The choir of Holy Family Parish will be offering
its 8th annual free Advent-Christmas Concert
on Sunday, December 9, at 2PM.
In addition to the parish adult choir and the children’s choir, the pastor, Fr. John Kiley, will present some organ pieces. Not wanting to be left out of a musical event like this one, GMG contributor Fr. Matthew Green will also sing with the choir.
No tickets necessary! Come and enjoy the music!
Holy Family Parish is located just north of the intersection of Prospect Street and Pleasant Street. The entrance to the parking lot is on Prospect.
Be careful to avoid parking in the lot for Savour Wine and Cheese, which is across Pleasant Street from the church parking lot. Unless maybe you stop in to Savour and pick up some treats beforehand, and ask permission to stay in the lot…
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This Week in Rockport: Shopping at NIGHT, Inn Tours & More!
Last week in Rockport we had the tree lighting and Santa’s arrival (events covered here on Good Morning Gloucester by intrepid reporter Rubber Duck — and its somewhat useful sidekick Paul Morrison). So what’s up in Rockport for THIS week?
The big news is Rockport’s annual Shopping Night. You read that right! Shopping after dark in Rockport! Dawn Noble of La Provence has organized over 50 stores (even more than the number listed on the poster) to stay open until 8 pm. Stores are offering holiday promotions for this event, so come for the shopping, stay for the fun. This one is a can’t-miss!
The next one is not strictly in Rockport, but have you been to the new Flatrocks Gallery just north of Pigeon Cove? Stop by this weekend — it’s a beautiful place.
Finally, there is a beautiful, festival and delicious Inn & Kitchen Tour in Rockport this weekend. Tickets benefit Rockport High School’s DECA program. Check out more information here: http://seashellsandjinglebellsrkpt.blogspot.com/
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He’s Baaaack! Our Elf (Not On The Shelf) Ziggy Made His Return Appearance December 1 (Send In Your Elf Creative Location Photos and I’ll Post ‘Em
What up Zig Master Zig?
Just Chillin Like A Mofo I see.
Send in your Creative Elf On The Shelf Location Photos to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com I’ll post ‘em don’t forget to add in your elf’s name and family name. represent! Bonus points if you can include a GMG Sticka with your Elf Photo
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Community Photos 12/4/12
Lowell Peabody submits-
Small lens zoom by foot…
Community Friendship Tree Lighting and Concert – Manchester Photo Alice Gardner
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2012 Middle Street Walk Schedule of Events Saturday, December 8, 2012
Thanks Bill O’Connor from NorthShoreKid for putting this web friendly table of events together for us.
2012 Middle Street Walk Schedule of EventsSaturday, December 8, 2012 |
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|---|---|
| When | Where and What |
| 9 am-5 pm |
Saunders House, Sawyer Free Library SeArts Wearable Arts Show and Fundraiser Raffle Sale to benefit Sawyer Free Library – tickets sold at Saunders House and at Library. Drawing at 4pm |
| 10 am |
Sawyer Free Library
Ho-Ho-Hocus Pocus at Sawyer Free Library presented by Mike Bent’s AbraKidabra |
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10 am |
Gloucester City Hall
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| 10 am-2 pm |
Cape Ann Museum
Saunders House, Sawyer Free Library |
| 10 am-3 pm |
Trinity Congregational Church of Gloucester Cape Ann YMCA |
| 10 am-4 pm |
Cape Ann Art Haven
Sargent House Museum |
| 10 am-8 pm |
Present Seasonal Art Collective Main Street |
| 11 am |
Cape Ann Museum Gloucester City Hall |
| 11 am-2 pm |
Gloucester City Hall
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| 12 pm |
Cape Ann Museum Concert – Plum Cove Singers |
| 12-2 pm |
Middle Street Trolley Rides Featuring the Songbirds and a Holiday Sing Along, courtesy of CATA. |
| 1 pm |
Gloucester City Hall
Saint John’s Episcopal Church |
| 1:30 pm |
Trinity Congregational Church of Gloucester Concert – with Louis Stella (piano), Mary Jane Fabanio (cello), Jeanine Lynch (flute) and Robert Heinaman (French horn) |
| 2 pm |
Cape Ann Museum Temple Ahavat Achim |
| 2:30 pm |
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church |
| 3 pm |
Sawyer Free Library |
| 4 pm |
Sawyer Free Library |
| 4:45pm |
Cape Ann Art Haven & Gloucester Police Station Plaza |
| 6pm-? |
Good Morning Gloucester Christmas Party at Bodin Historic Photo Celebrate with the contributors of the blog that was voted Best of the North Shore! |
Good Morning Gloucester 