My View of Life on the Dock
5PM edit: I came back an hour later and there was $4.85 in the cup. Should Rubber Duck consult a lawyer before we move to a more popular beach? The overhead is dirt cheap. A few breadcrumbs, maybe a fish rack or two.
I stole the concept for this idea from XKCD comics and forgot to atribute them. They are math nerds who make you laugh with equations and other science stuff. I usually wet my pants when I read them. The seagull one was just weird.
Bill O’Connor Submits-
Hey Joey,
Live at Maritime Gloucester!
The Whalemobile is at Maritime Gloucester! Join whale naturalist Cynde McInnis for a very special Creature of the Week, featuring Nile the life-sized inflatable humpback whale.
When: Saturday, August 25, 10:30-11:30
Who: PreK – 6 years
Where: Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop
Cost: Free with admission/membership, no registration required
The BKs mix it up at The Rhumbline this Saturday with 3 full sets of new and used originals and a sprinkling of their best b-side covers…9:30pm, free, but tip your awesome bartenders! |
So what’s this band Mike O’Connell and The Backstabbers playinMinglewoodTavern AtLat? I heard they are a wicked hot, roots, blues and rock band from Gloucester MA. Is it true………..Oh yeah! 9:00pm
This is not the Mike O’Connell and The Backstabbers. It is however Mike OConnell, Dan King, Joe Cardoza, Scott Noring and Andrew Jones. You get some kind of idea what you are in for tonight. Mike and the guys made the crowd go wild.
More music here > click it > http://blueslvr.wordpress.com/2012/08/20/music-around-town-august-20-26-2012/
Lots of great gifts and fun
http://www.flickr.com//photos/61616434@N08/sets/72157631237811830/show/
The Party Cat of Rockport
On Pleasant Street, next to City Hall.
Lexington ave lots of great things come on down
Here are just a few photos from the first Art Exchange on 8/18 on White Wharf in Rockport, with more to come in the future. We had a lot of fun listening to bluegrass and eating non art event fare such as hot dogs and popcorn before and after the Exchange itself. We had 18 participants and many more spectators, and the results of the evening were really interesting in terms of which pieces were considered most desirable in this flash art marketplace. For a little post-exchange analysis, check out the event’s website www.artnowrockport.com and sign up for the Art Now newsletter (which maybe comes out 4 times a year, so don’t panic) to learn what else is being cooked up over at Art Now Rockport. A HUGE thank you to Peter & Thi Linh Wernau of Wernau Asset Management and Ross Brackett of Brothers’ Brew — all of whom are big supporters of art (and other) events in Rockport. And another HUGE thank you to those of you who supported this project on Kickstarter. It was a great experience to crowdsource the funding for the Art Exchange and we reached our goal, thanks to you.
Joey… From a 1956 book privately printed by Second Bank – State Street Trust… two pilot schooners built at J F James in Essex, as they appeared in 1956. One or the other could often be seen standing off near Nahant. PILOT is now HIGHLANDER SEA and can be seen at Rocky Neck Railways. ROSEWAY does day sails out of Boston this time of year and will arrive in Gloucester on Labor Day for a race to Provincetown.
There is a little gem of a museum in Scituate with an exhibit of the tragic wreck of pilot schooner COLUMBIA during the 1898 Portland Storm. At that time Boston had seven active pilot schooners.
http://www.scituatehistoricalsociety.org/sites_maritime.html
Martin Del Vecchio submits-
Joey–
I am loath to leave Gloucester in the summer, but I make an annual exception for Lake Dunmore, Vermont.
Here are a couple of photos of some great northern loons that I took while kayaking on the lake. These loons are closely related to our cormorants, and are magnificent animals.
Thanks!
Tickets are still available to the annual Gloucester Rotary Comedy Night, featuring Jim Lauletta (Comedy Central), Bob Seibel (New England favorite, Vegas, Atlantic City), Sean Sullivan (Comedy Central), and Boston’s Dave Rattigan on Thursday, August 30, at Cruiseport Gloucester. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Don’t miss this evening of fun and laughter! Tickets are $25 each, and are available from any Gloucester Rotarian. For more information, contact Ruth Pino (ruth@ruthpino.com).
Magnolia is the Place to Be this Saturday – Aug 25 beginning at 9 AM
Yard Sale, Craft Tents, Antique and Vintage Goods Appraisals, Walking Tour, Food, Uniquely Magnolia, and a Silent Auction.
Yard Sale
Zillions of wonderful items that the community donated have been now moved to the Magnolia Library at the corner of Lexington and Norman Avenues and are ready for sale. There is something for everyone from vintage, new and used – household items, furniture, china, baking pans, yard and exercise equipment, toys, lamps, electronics, holiday decorations, furniture, kids and adult clothing, jewelry and accessories, and the list goes on and on. The doors to this tag sale will open at 9 AM sharp (no early birds). Come check it out. You’ll be thrilled with what you’ll find.
Crafts
Lauren Asaro reports that as many as forty crafters from throughout Cape Ann will be setting up their tents along Lexington Avenue. They will be selling paintings, photography, hand made beads, hand painted tiles, soaps, clothing, headbands, jewelry, sculptures, handmade and decorated birdhouses, handbags, hand painted shells, baby blankets and fleece stuff, cards and prints, crystals, and more
Magnolia’s Roadshow
Then at 10 AM, for a small donation everyone is invited to participate in the “Magnolia Roadshow” Just like on the television show this event features two well-known appraisers (photographer) David Cox of Main Street Antiques and Norman Larsen who will appraise vintage and antique items that people bring in to them. Walk-ins are welcome. We hope to be hearing squeals of delight.
Bringing History Alive
At 11 AM, meet at the Inn of Magnolia to join Jim Cook the curator of the MHS museum on a walk along historic Shore Road. Jim, a Magnolia native, has a wealth of information on the area and his tours always receive accolades from participants.
Food
As some people have been working on the tag sale, Connie Condon has been calling the best cooks in town asking them to share their specialties at a baked goods table she has organized that will open at 9 AM. Dolly’s Famous Fish Chowder will be sold for lunch.
Uniquely Magnolia
The Magnolia Shop will have unique Magnolia items and souvenirs for sale.
Silent Auction
All day until its 3 PM closing, there is an opportunity to participate in a Silent Auction that will have over 50 offerings. Participants can place bids on paintings that capture the beauty of the community, gift certificates to restaurants and stores, baskets of toys, tours and cultural events, tickets to a Celtics game, and the highlight of the event a restored rowboat. Treat yourself or start your holiday shopping early.
The Value of Your Donations
When you make a purchase or donation, you will be supporting the restoration of the iconic Blynman (the Red School House) on Magnolia Avenue. MHS is in the process of purchasing the building being aware that it needs a new furnace and roof. Your support now will be used to nurture this icon into a museum and cultural center providing the community an opportunity to learn about the history of one of the more fascinating communities in the country.
There is no admission charge. A small donation is being requested for the evaluation of your “Roadshow” items.” We’re encouraging people to bring their own bags to be used to take their treasurers home.
Lisa Ramos, President of the Magnolia Historical Society says that this promises to be a fun-filled end of summer family event and invites everyone to come explore Magnolia on August 25th. For more information visit www.magnoliahistoricalsociety.com, like us on Facebook or call 978-290-3005.
Hi Joey,
I wonder if you’d mind one more plug for the Hammond Castle Psychic Faire taking place from 11:00 – 4:00 on this Saturday and Sunday. Thank you so much!
Terry
(978) 283-7532 Terry Milton
Karen Ristuben submits-
Hi Joey,
A few pics from our HAT Gala last Friday Aug.17 at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck…what a place we live in, what an amazing community project we’re building, and what a blast we had!! Thank to so many friends, neighbors, and newcomers who came to celebrate Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District designation and generously contributed to the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Building Fund. Thanks to all, and stay tuned as this community-wide project takes flight!! Check out the Calendar at www.rockyneckartcolony.org and sign up for our weekly newsletter to keep up with The Center’s events..
Best to you,
Karen
Joey these are se photos of se recent artwork and lifestyle photography that I have produced since leaving rocky neck. The mural is 56/12 feet long and was a collaborative project(although I had some of the largest hand) done in Lowell ma. When I had a gallery/ studio space out there. The bmx jump was photographed by myself with my iPhone. Feel free to use as many or as few of the photos you would like. I appreciate you coverage in the first place and it was nice to see you at The Farm the other day. Keep in touch homie your a real ass cat. -Jeffrey Cluett
Here is the interview with Jeff last summer on Madfish Wharf-
Meet the players and families of the Gloucester Patriots!! For more information on the Patriots visit their website http://www.gloucesterpatriotsyouthprogram.com/
The Season starts Sunday, August 26th Patriots vs. Tigers @ GHS Chargers vs. Rockets @ O’Maley Middle School Vikings vs. Hornets @ MEHS
Joey… Let’s see who can identify this speedy old schooner. The photo is from GREEN DRAGON during a Gloucester Schooner Race.
Al Bezanson
For more info about the Gloucester Schooner Festival Check Out The Chamber of Commerce website-
Gloucester Schooner Festival Information
On Shore Road
Good Morning Gloucester 