pro-bicycling Gloucester bumper stickers

From Kathleen of Big Mike’s Bikes;

We recently ordered some pro-bicycling Gloucester bumper stickers and would love to put the word out to anyone who wants one to email us at bigmikesbikes@gmail.com or call us at 978-222-3737. I think they came out pretty awesome!
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We can ship them out with an SASE to Big Mike’s Bikes, 25 Addison St, Gloucester MA 01930, or $1 by paypal for an envelope/stamp, or you can pick them up at our home shop when we’re around.
We also have our rentals up and ready to go on our website, and deliver to anywhere on Cape Ann and Manchester/Essex as well!

http://www.bigmikesbikes.org

A big thanks to Fisherman’s Outfitter…

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Adam Bolonsky writes-

A big thanks to Fisherman’s Outfitter who contributed 250-yards of bluefin tuna monofilament line to the upcoming aerial video project Ed Collard, Bill Whiting, the National Fish and Wildlife Service, the Thacher Island Organization and I are planning at Thacher Island this spring!
Watch GMG for the footage….
http://www.thacherisland.org/
http://www.fishermansoutfitter.com

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On Monday, March 12th Cape Ann Girl Scouts celebrated 100 years at the Elks in Gloucester with Girls Scouts around the world.

from judith harris-

The Gloucester High School Class of 82 is planning our 30th reunion for August 11, 2012 Looking for Peeps

We are looking for the following people:

Tim Ahearn, Cynthia Andrews, Claire Beauparlant, Jennifer Beck, Lynn Becker, Douglas Bedell, Anthony Bertolino, Katherine Burns, Judy Chiancola, Maria DaRosa, Kimberly Dion, Jennifer Fortado, Tina Foss, Kathy Ann Frashier, Carlton Geary, Cheryl Giammanco, Chris Grover, David Haselgard, Robert Hinckley, Tricia Hull, Will Kilmer, Daniel MacDonald, Russell MacDougall, David Maranhas, Beth Miller, Joseph Mitchell, Allison Mondello, Heather Mugford, Stephen Muise, Paul Muller, Paula Melanson, Mariangela Nicolosi, Joy Orlando, Ronald Perrene, Kim Porter, Daniel Place, Scott Place, Scott Reed, Andrew Repyak, Antonio Silva, Pamela Silva, Christopher Sova, Sal Tarantino, Brian Tognazzi, Dan Whitten, Jennifer Williams, John Griffin, Debbie Taylor, Kevin Silva, Scott Williams

Thanks Geri R. Parisi

Video- Almy’s Fire – Gloucester Massachusetts Feb 4, 1961

Link to video sent in by Tim Blakeley from GloucesterBytes

Bikini / Speedo Dodge Ball – Photos by David B. Cox

Bikini and Speedo Dodge Ball Tournament, Held at the Farm Bar and Grille in Essex.

I paid more to get less (light)

So I went to the hardware store to buy a bulb for a blown out shower light fixture.

I see the curly ones that are listed as using way less energy but giving off the equivalent light as a 100 watt bulb. They cost about three times as much as a regular bulb but I figure because they will be hidden behind a light fixture I’ll give them a try.

The curly bulb was to replace a 75 watt bulb. So I screw it in, turn on the switch and the curly expensive light that is supposed to be equal to a 100 watt bulb gives off way less than the 75 watt regular bulb it replaced.

That’s what I get for buying into another green scam.

I am so blessed

My darling daughter is home from grad school for a few days during spring break. I adore her and we just have the best time together.

iPhone 4s photo ~ Liv and Rosie

My husband gave me a new iPhone for my early birthday present, while Liv is home, so that she can show me how to use it. My previous phone, a fossil from the Stone Age (as my son Alex often referred to it as) was not fun to use. When Siri started talking to us, I was just on the floor laughing in amazement.

iPhone 4S photo

Sista Felicia Does St. Joseph’s Day Pasta For The Gloucester Times Taste of The Times

From The Gloucester Daily Times-

When Felicia was growing up this special recipe was prepared by her Aunt “FeFe“, Vincie and Uncle Mike (Militello). Now she makes it herself and passes along the family’s recipe secrets. The main ingredients are cauliflower, fava beans, and the ferns on top of the anise bulbs. In fact, since the grocers and supermarkets typically throw away this part of the plant before even putting it on the shelf, Felicia goes around each year to remind them to avoid that for this special week of St. Joseph’s Day so that she and others can properly make the dish.

Her aunt and uncle FeFe and Vincie used to create an alter every St. Joseph’s Day and that became very big, so big that many people came each year to pay their respects and eat some of the special pasta dish. The pasta sauce was served over home made St. Joseph fettuccini pasta. What made this St. Joseph Pasta is that all the flower used to prepare the feast was blessed by a priest the day before St. Joseph day. It was done, in fact, at a very special mass in Aunt FeFe and Uncle Vincie’s home in front of her alter. You cannot get much more authentic than that.

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You can read my buddy Heather Atwood’s article about Felicia and St Joseph’s Traditions here-

Feast of St. Joseph fare celebrates workers

REAL Irish Music from Michael O’Leary

gimmesound Artist of the Week Michael O’Leary sings the traditional Irish song Welcome Paddy Home with David de la Barre and Steve Levy using traditional Irish instruments and harmonies.  This song was filmed as part of the Cape Ann TV show Local Music Seen with Allen Estes.  You can see the entire show here.

What a Wednesday!  Sing-a-long, open mic, Gloucester faves ~ and Rockabilly up from Boston.  See full music lineup here.

Thursday Night Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line to host Evan Goodrow

Thursday -3/15/2012 – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party

Dave says.

We have a white knuckle situation this Thursday as we drag in that maniacal mentor of the blues: Mr. Evan Goodreau. He’ll be tickling your earbone all night long with his belt-sanding glitar and smooth creamy vocals. clothing optional. Backing him up will be that Irish instigator of the drums: Mr. “Molto: Benny Benson. Of course, Greg T. and myself complete the roundup. We’re alpha and omega free. Bring your defibrillator!
  And I’m gettin’ sick and tired of sayin’ it, but Sunday sees the triumphant return of the GEEZERZ up at Glenn’s in Nbpt. Boo-hoo…nobody from Globster ever shows up. So, screw it!
  Also , Mon. afternoon at the Rose Baker Senior Center, the Old Saltys are at it again from 1 to 3. You should see these people dance. Put you to shame! It’s free, too. Smelling salts recommended.

http://www.evangoodrow.com/

O’Brien’s Boru @ The Rhumb Line ♣ This Saturday ♣ 6:00pm until 11:30pm

It’s that time of year again and it’s on a Saturday night!!! Come Celebrate St. Paddys Day with O’Brien’s Boru. Come early for Corn Beef and the Guinness will be flowing. We have been playing Irish music at the Rhumb Line for over 20 years. Make it a point to come on down to the Rhumbline for a great night of music, food and drink!!!

History of Boru

King Brian Boru

The History of Boru

Brian mac Cennétig, called Brian Bóruma, Brian Boru, Emperor of the Irish (c. 941–23 April 1014), (English: Brian Boru, Irish: Brian Bóraimhe), was an Irish king who ended the centuries-long domination of the Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill.

Building on the achievements of his father, Cennétig mac Lorcain, and brother, Mathgamain, Brian first made himself King of Munster, then subjugated Leinster, making himself ruler of the south of Ireland.

O’brien’s Boru
March 17, 2011
St. Patty’s Day at The Rhumbline
Gloucester, MA. 01930


The day warmed up nicely. The sun shone bright and the snow, from the hardest winter in recent memory was almost gone. Spring seemed to be just around the corner.

By 4PM March 17, 2011, O’Brien’s Boru had arrived at the Rhumbline
to set up shop at this famous Gloucester, MA landmark.

The band’s first CD “O’Brien’s Boru” was heard on the sound system.
It was St Patrick’s Day and the band was performing their special brand of Irish music for the 20th year.
If you’ve never been to the Rhumbline on St Paddy’s Day you’ve missed a special celebration.

“Viva St Patrick” was the cry as a full house joined in the singing and dancing.
The aroma of corned beef and cabbage filled the air and the Guinness flowed freely.

Besides friends and fans from the Gloucester area, people from all over joined in the celebration.

From Tacoma, Washington to Portland, Maine, folks were in town for the show.
From Taiwan came a young lady who requested songs by the Saw Doctors.
From Scotland it was “Scottish Joe” who got up with the band to sing a rousing version of “The Wild Rover”.

The music began at 6PM and lasted until past midnight.
The band performed classic Irish songs from their first CD and added many more from their new CD (due out soon).

One of many highlights was the first live performance of an original song, written by the band, entitled “Hills Along The River Shannon.
As usual, the band finished up with a last set of songs by the Pogues, Drop Kick Murphy’s, Saw Doctors, Van Morrison and U2.

The band wants to thank all their friends who attended on the big day.

Why not check out the schedule and have a night out with the band?We’ll be expecting all you back, all you “Cailins” (girls) and “Garsuns” (boys)
to join us Saturday, March 17, 2012 for our very own
St Patrick’s Day celebration at the Rhumb Line.

Affection Letters- Missing Homie

R. Duck writes-

Dear Homie,

You left me and the peeps out on Milk Island while you ran off to play with your high school buds. The anniversary of our first meeting is coming up on April 18th and I hope you have sown your oats and we can get back together this spring. I am fermenting your favorite, rotting pollock guts, for you.

Yours forever,
Rubber Duck