Month: September 2012

Musician Bitten by Alligator on Madfish Wharf

Posted on by God's Morning
Photo by E.J.

You never know what you’ll see on Rocky Neck.  This photo was taken during June Night on the Neck on Madfish Wharf of a small alligator leaping and attacking one of the musicians in rockin zydeco blues band, Squeezebox Stompers – no one was injured. 

This Thursday, September 6th, is the final Night on the Neck for the season on Rocky Neck.  Don’t miss it.  Always a great time, great music, fun, awesome galleries to check out as well as the new Center at Rocky Neck.  Make sure to do the scavenger hunt, and watch out for alligators!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

 

More Super Deliciousness from Passports Restaurant

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Passports is one of our favorite restaurants and judging from the always full-house and the fact they have been in business for 17 years, Passports is clearly a favorite community-wide. The atmosphere is utterly relaxing, the food is consistently fresh, delicious, and prepared to the highest standards, and I just adore the always welcoming, friendly, fun, polite, and professional waitstaff.

Liv’s beer brewing German ancestors would be proud of her selection from Passport’s top-notch beer and wine menu. After sampling hers I ordered a Wiesen Edel-Weisse as well and it paired perfectly with Eric’s beautifully seasoned and seafood-rich Adriatic Stew.

Although not Joey C approved, Passports lobster roll is delicious and with the accompanying medley of fresh vegetables, is a meal in and of itself. The lobster roll can also be ordered without vegetables, if preferred.

Liv, Nicole, and Lyla earnestly discussing mascara.

For all GMG readers who are in the restaurnt business, or who were formerly, Liv recommends following the very funny fellow BU alum @MeanWaiter  on twitter.

Gloucester Schooner Festival

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Our son took this photo of the Lannon and the Ardelle.

What a great weekend and there is still great music around town tonight, get out and enjoy the music.  See the full schedule here: http://www.gimmesound.com/Gloucester.cfm

Happy Birthday Bobby Viau!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,

I called Frank the other day to say many THANKS.  We had our annual Labor Day family party at my mom’s in Scituate with the old fashion parade (awesome) and the whole deal.  I summered there as a kid.  Bob borrowed two turkey fryers from his brother and set up the whole deal to cook them up.  We had corn, chowder and your fantastic Lobsters.  Everyone was raving and begging for seconds.  Only the select few, HA got seconds.  Bob of course got seconds being he did the heavy work and is 60 TODAY!!!  The others had to settle for a hotdog. There were several folks there including Bob that can get every inch of everything a lobster has to the bare shell!   My family is big on Lobster and my brother came up to me and said it was the best lobster he’s had in 20 years.  It was a great day.  Frankie and you took good care of the family!

Best, Deej Viau

Bob Viau Represents!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Joey C

Bob Viau Represents!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Check out Studio VO by clicking this text

Way Back When Old School FOB Right There Baby!!!

I Loved the Zip Trip Show But……………….

Posted on by capeannpainter

Zip Trip Nightmare

Last fridays Fox 25’s “Zip Trip” was a fun event. It was very interesting to see this professional Tv crew put together this event. But there was one thing there that’s been giving me nightmares the last couple of days. First clowns then walking and talking dolls and now Human Lobstas.

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Labor Day fireworks

Posted on by Matthew Green

As seen from Rocky Neck, after the pot luck supper and sing-along on the schooner Adventure:

Click here for a slideshow:

– Fr. Matthew Green

Track The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta From Gloucester To Provincetown Right Now Live!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Al Bezanson forwarded the link to me this morning.

Click on the interactive map below to follow them throughout the day!

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View: Fleet Course The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta

Boat Name

Adventurer

Ardelle

Estrela

Perception

ROSEWAY

Thomas E Lannon

Click on each boat to see it’s information like this-

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Notice To Kayakers From Crescent52

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey

do you think you could post this?

Kayaking is a great sport, and a wonderfully graceful way to enjoy the outdoors. I notice many paddlers I see on Cape Ann hold the paddle upside down. To get the most power, and best aerodynamic response the straighter side of the blade should be on top (better approach for wind) and the curved part of the blade should be on the bottom- allowing more power to sweep through the water.

The attached photo is a good straight on view of the way to hold a paddle.

Enjoy the water!

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Community Photos 9/4/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

crescent52 submits-

found on Center St

looks like someone did too much partying last night

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Lisa Freed submits-

GREAT  night Saturday..  Hung out at Pavillion beach as the sun set, saw the Lannon come out and set sail and then fireworks. Gotta love a  Glousta party!

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Mary Page submits-

I took this picture of the moon rising the evening of the Parade of Lights from the Cape Ann Whale Watch judge’s boat.

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Parade of sail from Gloucester Gig Rowers From Rick Isaacs

The Gloucester Gig Rowers were out in force for the Parade of Sail!  Visit us at http://www.gloucestergigrowers.com

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Hi Joey,

What a lot of fun today at the Mayor’s Race!

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Community Stuff 9/4/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Time&Tideposter

"Drawing with Light, a.k.a. Photography" featuring The Pole Project by Stoney

Time & Tide Fine Art

4 Market Street, Ipswich

September 11-November 2

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15, 5-8pm

Contact: Kristina Brendel, 978 238 8848 or kristina@timeandtidefineart.com

Ina Shop In Magnolia Follow Up From Elinor Ina Bowes and Alfred Ina

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I am writing in response to a message from a gal who shopped at the Ina’s in Magnolia.  I am one of the daughters, Elinor, and happy to say that my mother, Mrs. Ina is still alive and living in Florida and we will celebrate her 100th birthday in January, God willing. She lives with my brother Al and she is amazing, she still loves to cook and enjoys having family visit.

Thanks, happy to know someone is still remembering the beautiful shops my mom owned.

Elinor Ina Bowes  (Ellie)

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Elinor forwards this, the only photo she has from the Ina’s

Alfred Ina comments-

My mom, Mahiba Ina came to this country in 1933 from Lebanon as a new bride.My mom & dad had stores in Palm Beach in the winter & Magnolia in the summer. When my father died in 1943, the family spent the winters in Jacksonville and when we started high school we moved to Magnolia year round. Being the only store in Magnolia during the winter was a challenge but she had her mind made up to work hard and succeed in which she did. She loved her shop and her dear customers who she still talks about and she always say that she misses them so. We love West Palm Beach but Magnolia will always be in our blood. Magnolia in those days was like a piece of Heaven on Earth. It breaks my heart to see whats left of Magnolia and how it is neglected. My mom sends all her love to all of you and thanks you for remember her. You all made her day so special and I thank you all.

To Whomever Spray-Painted Graffiti On My Fence At 25 Addison St Between 9PM and 3AM Friday Night From Kathleen at Big Mike’s Bikes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

To Whomever Spray-Painted Graffiti On My Fence At 25 Addison St Between 9PM and 3AM Friday Night:

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We need to fund arts in education more. Clearly. Because neither I, nor the officer who so nicely came out to look at it, nor my neighbors can figure out what the hell you drew here. Sclop? Solop? Is that an E? A hat? A mushroom? Any one of those are the worst fake gang names ever. Sclop Hat. Yeah, that guy’s hardcore. We don’t mess with Sclop Hat ’round these parts.
I feel bad for you because on a Friday night, you didn’t have anything better to do than spray paint my fence. You couldn’t even get invited to a house party? On Labor day weekend? This is probably because no one likes you maybe because you smell or have a visible rash. Now I have to spend my day off trying to figure out how to get your shoddy, crapass drawing off my fence. I’d have at least been less pissed about it if it was well-done, but you’re no Banksy. I can point you towards Art Haven if you want to improve your artistic talent in the future.
This is why we can’t have nice things. At least you didn’t steal my bike, I guess.
You suck,

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Specializing in used bicycle sales and service.
New and used parts and accessories.
978-222-3737
http://www.bigmikesbikes.org

2012 Freshwater Cove Annual Labor Day Cookout From Jerry Ackerman

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Not to be outdone, the Fresh Water Cove Yacht Club rallied for a summer’s end celebration – the 12th annual, this year honoring Jimmy Lane , a Covie cut from the best of cloth – finest kind!