From Deb Clarke;
“Another Face I Remember
another face i remember. a work in progress, or not. sharpie on shower board. 10×10″
best,
deb
Another Face I remember. From Deb Clarke
Month: February 2012
“Gloucester Town” – from the Wednesday “sing” at the Annie
Carlo Cicala played and sang “Gloucester Town” (his variation on a familiar song) last Wednesday evening at the “sing” at The Annie. He was accompanied by Bob on the sax and Ernie on the guitar. I had some camera trouble that cut off the first few seconds, but here is the rest:
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Chickity Check It! Former Rockport Lobster Dealer Charlie Fields Has A Blog
Joey, I used to own the New England Lobster Company on Pigeon Cove Wharf and now spend retirement between Magnolia and Sun City West, Arizona. Every morning I get the GDT online and enjoy your blog contribution. I am not too sure how these blog sites actually work but as a sculptor and author of a memoir and four travel mysteries I am slowly learning how they can be effective in social networking. Check out my website designed by another blogger, Kathleen Valentine: www.charleslfields.com ( That’s an L in the middle)).
Charles L. Fields
PS: What’s the price?
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In The Era Of Big Boxes, A Day For The Little Guy From the Huffington Post
forwarded by Stephanie Swanson
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — It began quietly, as an email to 40 friends.
But when a steady stream of customers began coming through the door before the family-owned Chagrin Hardware had even opened for the day on Saturday, it was clear that it had turned into much more than that.
The idea started with Jim Black, a resident of Chagrin Falls, a close-knit village in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs that is part artist colony and part bedroom community. Black posted the email to a group of his friends. "Let’s show our support for one of our local businesses," he wrote. "I challenge everyone to spend AT LEAST $20 at the hardware on the 21st."
Although his email referred to the idea of a "Cash Mob" or the notion to "Occupy CF Hardware," he really had no political agenda. And it wasn’t meant as a protest against the big-box stores that have created an ever-tightening circle around the community.
For The rest of the story click here
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Hearts Rule this Weekend
Window display on Main Street.
House of the Raven
141 Main St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-281-1624
Photo © Kathy Chapman 2012
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This is the 20,002th Post On Good Morning Gloucester!
It took us just over 4 years.
Mr Paul Morrison Feel Free to Update The GMG Wikipedia Page!
Just getting warmed up, right gang?
http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com
I type this waiting on my connecting flight home from Chicago
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Stuff We Love- Breville Juice Fountain Compact Fruit and Vegetable Juicer BJE200XL
When the Mrs and I went to Playa del Carmen one thing that we really loved was that for breakfast and every 30 yards of so there was a joint that sold fresh juiced juices. It was invigorating and a great alternative to the three cups of coffee way I normally would start my days.
The Mrs got us a Breville Juice Fountain Juicer and we’ve been using it daily. I’m not one to eat an apple or orange in the middle of the day so this has been a way to get a bunch of fruit into my system and the drinks are delicious!
Here’s me making one-
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Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary
Great Family Take On A Beautiful Day
click pic for the slide show
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Stones Pub Clam Chowder Outstanding
I added the black pepper and Tabasco.
The signs of a good chowder- not too thick, not too much thickening agent, lots of stock and Stones nails it on all accounts!
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GRAND ISLE Returns to Gloucester
Following a 7 month overhaul in Baltimore, Md, the Coast Guard Cutter Grand Isle and her crew returned to her homeport of Gloucester on Friday.
The Grand Isle is a 110-foot Island Class Patrol Boat.
Major work completed on the Grand Isle included the replacement of one diesel engine, two new shafts, two new propellers, two new rudders, two new stabilizing fins, a new reverse osmosis system (used to turn salt water into potable water), and a replacement of over 530-square feet of the hull. The total cost for the 30-week project was approximately $2.7 million.
“It’s great to have them back,” said Lt. Joe Klinker, the 1st Coast Guard District public affairs officer. “Our cutters provide a persistent presence throughout the maritime domain. With the Grand Isle back in Gloucester, that means one more crew working with the fishing fleets, one more ship protecting the ports, and one more opportunity for someone when they need us most.”
Grand Isle was saluted by a Gloucester fireboat and welcomed by Mayor Carolyn Kirk, District Commander Rear Admiral Daniel Neptun, Sector Boston Commander Captain John Healy, and Commander Thomas S. Morkan as well as the families and friends of the crew.
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My husband not wanting to listen
As I was calling insurance companies and trying to find out why they are not paying the doctors that are my clients, I turned around in the office and saw Rick with ear protectors on. He also stated “no sharp objects for Donna today”.
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Grand Isle Returns to Gloucester
The Coast Guard Cutter Grand Isle crew is scheduled to return home after a 7-month overhaul in the Coast Guard Yard, located in Baltimore, MD, at 3:00 pm Friday. The Grand Isle is a 110-foot Island Class Patrol Boat. Major work completed on the Grand Isle included the replacement of one diesel engine, two new shafts, two new propellers, two new rudders, two new stabilizing fins, a new reverse osmosis system (used to turn salt water into potable water), and a replacement of over 530-square feet of the hull. The total cost for the 30-week project was approximately $2.7 million.
“It’s great to have them back,” said Lt. Joe Klinker, the 1st Coast Guard District public affairs officer. “Our cutters provide a persistent presence throughout the maritime domain. With the Grand Isle back in Gloucester, that means one more crew working with the fishing fleets, one more ship protecting the ports, and one more opportunity for someone when they need us most.”
CDR Thomas S. Morkan
Chief, Response Department
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston
Boston, MA 02109
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Red Wine, Chocolate & Cheese – Oh My!
Red, Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate
An evening celebration at our gallery for Valentines.
Wear red if you can, sample cheese, chocolates, and enjoy refreshments.
A great opportunity to meet the artists and browse for the perfect gift.
Saturday February 11th, from 5 pm until 9 pm
Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art
82 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-2524
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Antennae for Design Circa 1930-1940 Dressing Table
Winter is the time of year when I especially enjoy working on interior home improvement projects. This fabulous vintage dressing table and mirror set were found at a local antique shop. I wasn’t planning on a dressing table for my new sewing room/guest bedroom, but after seeing the dressing table —it was going for a song—I made a split second decision and purchased the pair.
Aren’t all the compartments in the drawers wonderfully practical? You can’t find anything made like this in today’s marketplace. I love that it is a very substantial width and height. The original and smaller circa 1930’s dressing table has had a larger custom-made top cut in a whimsical curved design. The curved glass tabletop lends a Hollywood Regency feel to the piece. The chest of drawers needs a fresh coat of paint (or several), but I will have to wait for spring when the windows can be left open to tackle that part of the project. A new length of fabric is needed for under the glass as well. Perhaps a silk moiré in pale watery green or blue as the thick glass has a greenish cast.
For the new skirt, I had a bolt of Ralph Lauren floral chintz on hand, which gives it a rather Nick and Nora meets summer cottage look, but I think too, in the spring, I’ll make another skirt, perhaps this one in sheer white cotton voile or dotted Swiss.
If I can help you with your interior design project send an email or give me a call. I look forward to hearing for you!
Thanks to Joey for showing me how he creates videos in one take. I couldn’t shoot this video in one take as I had to take the skirts on and off, but this is definitely a super fun and streamlined way of creating videos.
I almost forget to mention that inside one of the drawers was a heavy, solid lead engraved plaque-award given to Mrs. William D. Vogel by the Milwaukee Newspaper Guild for outstanding service to the arts. Doing a very quick Google search, I didn’t find too much about Mrs. Vogel, however her father was Ralph Harman Booth, publisher of a large newspaper chain, Booth Newspapers, and Detroit Institute of Art philanthropist.
Quite possibly this lovely dressing table was Mrs. Vogel’s, or her mother’s, Mrs. Harman, or possibly her daughter’s summerhouse dressing table. I would love to know the provenance of the piece.
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Another surprise guest musician
Today’s video features a solo by a mystery guest (hint: local Main Street restaurateur).
If you’ve been following T Max on gimmesound.com this week, you know he’s founder and editor of The Noise Magazine, (New England’s longest running music magazine).
You may not yet fully appreciate him as a singer/songwriter. Click here to see him on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes talking about his new album Shake and singing some songs from it.
There’s a wide variety of music tonight from Jazz to Rock to Piano Bar to DJ ~ take your pick but get out there!
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Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun
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Getting My Bhudda On At Red Rock Canyon With The Rabbit
You would think I might have been relaxed by looking at the first picture but due to my extreme fear of heights my heart was beating about a million beats per second.
Take a good look at that mellon on the Rabbit would you? It’s like Elvis went gay and had sex with bhudda and somehow this was the offspring that resulted. And not the young Elvis that all the young girls wet their panties over, the coked out peanut butter twinkie eating Elvis just before he croaked on the crapper.
I love you man.
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Miracles
I need to uncork this jar and get at least two miracles right now…
The pottery in the sunlight was bought at Bodin Historic Photo and Fine Art which sells a variety of this kind of pottery by a local artist. Bodin is having an open event with wine, cheese and chocolate this Saturday night from 5-9PM – come wearing red! The Celtic-ornamented pewter cup in the shadow in this photo is Irish pewter sold at The Pewter Shop in Rockport. Two of our many fine Cape Ann establishments!
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Joey is Away Til Friday
If you have a community posting please contact EJ
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Alchemy of Love
Served Friday Feb 10 – Tuesday Feb 14
On Valentine’s Day – Each dinner comes with a rose!
Good Morning Gloucester 