Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Sitting in the morning sun
I’ll be sitting when the evening comes
Watching the ships roll in
And I watch ’em roll away again
Month: October 2012
Clear History
Saw some of the crew today. Actually Larry David waved to me from his car as I let his car passed. Here are a couple of pictures of the equipment and those cute little cars.
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The Sun going down
Over Magnolia Harbor Tuesday
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Breaking News: Official Notice From the Office Of Mayor Kirk Regarding Halloween and Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy Update: City of Gloucester Urges Children’s Halloween Celebrations for this Sunday, October 28th
Friday, October 26, 2012
Gloucester, MA – Due to uncertainty surrounding the path of Hurricane Sandy and the potential severity of the storm in the community, Mayor Carolyn Kirk and the City of Gloucester announce that all residents are encouraged to celebrate Halloween “trick or treating” on Sunday, October 28th between the hours of 4pm and 6pm.
Weather forecasters are predicting favorable conditions on Sunday afternoon and early evening prior to the possible arrival of a storm on Monday and Tuesday. With Halloween falling on Wednesday, October 31, state and local public safety officials are concerned about the potential impacts of Sandy.
Depending on Sandy’s track, by Halloween, the city and residents may possibly be facing widespread power outages, downed limbs, and lingering rainfall.
“Every child in the city and their families want to enjoy a safe Halloween tradition without the concern, confusion, or fear that a favorite holiday will be jeopardized by the storm, so we are urging neighbors to have children celebrate early in good weather, without concern for public safety issues that might arise as a result of the storm,” said Mayor Kirk.
As an alternative to trick or treating, there is a Halloween Party on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Rogers Street. The party is free to all of Gloucester’s children between the ages of 1 and 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and there will be crafts, games, face painting, freeze frame dancing, and prizes for best costumes. The party is sponsored by the Gloucester Downtown Association.
The City made the decision to celebrate Halloween early in consultation with Gloucester public safety officials and after receiving an updated weather report from the National Weather Service. City officials have remained in contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency on Friday to ensure the most up-to-date information related to Hurricane Sandy.
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Worst Nightmare Becomes Reality – Gloucester Turns Into Martha’s Vineyard
Gloucester is such a beautiful, unique and special place in its own right. Why does it have to become Martha’s Vineyard? Madfish Grille becomes The Black Dog and Paul George’s Gallery (old Alma’s Arts & Antiques) becomes a dry cleaner.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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The Weather Channel Is At The Crows Nest Interviewing Greasy Pole Champ Salvi Benson! Click for the Video
Fred Bodin with the heads up!
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Korean Daisy and Pollen-dusted Bee
Blooming today are the gorgeous Korean daisies. From a tiny little rooted-cutting passed along from a friend, we have masses and masses of these old-fashioned beauties. I share them with all my clients and not only do they love them for late season color and fragrance, but so do the bees and butterflies on the wing in autumn.
Click to view larger to see the pollen clinging to its eyes and body.
Korean Daisy (Chrysanthemum ‘Single Apricot Korean’) and Pollen-dusted Bee
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Tonight Last Night To Take Advantage Of Cape Ann Restaurant Week- Clickable Menus Here!
Here you can find all the menus and help decide which joint you are gonna go to take advantage of the ridiculous deals-
Pix Fix Three Course Menus for $33.12 or $25.12
Don’t be a dope, take advantage. These are stupid crazy awesome prices for these meals and tonight’s the last night!!
Sponsored by The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce!
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Two rising stars coming to Rockport next weekend
Colorado native Megan Burtt returns to Cape Ann to perform with Boston-based Amy Black at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse next Saturday, November 3. I could tell you how good they are, but I’ll let the videos speak for themselves.
As you’ll see in this video I shot last year when Megan performed with Chelsea Berry, her stories are as entertaining as her songs — and this song will send chills up your spine!
More Megan Burtt videos here.
Over 3 dozen live shows to choose from this weekend (see complete live music listings here). Better get out there before the storm hits!
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Kenny MacCarthy’s Cape Ann Real Estate Market Watch
Interested in Gloucester/Rockport real estate? Watch Kenny MacCarthy’s video commentary, complete with photos, stats and attitude. This week, tour 12 property’s that he’s seen/shown or that are new to the market.
Call my boy Kenny for your Real Estate needs. I trust him, you can too.
his number- (978) 758-0983
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Sista Felicia’s Caramelized Onion & Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
Ingredients:
2 1 ½ lb. pork loin
1 Gala apple
½ Granny Smith apple
1 medium sweet Vidalia onion
1 lb. thick sliced maple bacon
½ cup Panko bread crumbs
1 ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt,
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¾ cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons salted butter
Directions:
Step 1: butterfly cut each pork loin, reserve on a clean work surface
Step 2: peel, core, and dice apples in ¼ inch bite size pieces reserve
Step 3: slice onion into 1/8 inch slices, reserve
Step 4: in a medium size frying pan melt butter over a high heat
Step 5: add reserved onion,1/4 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper to frying pan, cook one minute over high heat, then lower heat to medium/low and continue to cook 10minutes or until onions are golden in color but not browned
Step 6: add apples and continue to cook 5 minutes, remove from heat, reserve in a bowl, allowing to mixture to cool 5
Step 7: divide mixture in half and stuff each pork loin with apple onion mixture 
Step 8: fold each stuffed pork loin back together tucking any stuffing back inside and roll it onto its side
Step 9: starting at one end warp bacon strips around pork loin slightly overlapping bacon strips, securing strips tightly around pork will keep stuffing secured during the baking process
Step 10: season each pork loin with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and transfer to a large parchment line glass baking dish 
Step 11: Drizzle pure maple syrup over the tops of both pork loins 
Step 12: bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 35 minutes
Step 13: reset oven to a high heat broil setting and broil for 5 minutes or until bacon becomes crisp
Step 14: remove from oven and allow pork loins to rest for 15 minutes before slicing into 1 inch slices 
*Note: to serve, drizzle with warmed pure maple syrup accompanied with creamy mashed potatoes, rice or couscous
Enjoy!
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Topside Grille Release Party For New Cocktail Menu Tonight!
Doug From Topside Grille writes-
Hello everyone and Happy Friday 🙂 Tonight we are throwing a release party for our new fall cocktail menu. Every specialty drink will be $6 tonight starting at 8:00pm at the Topside Grill. So come on down and start your Halloween festivities the right way with Kathleen McCarthy and Tyler Testaverde behind the bar 🙂
Dont force it, just "fall" in love with our new signature cocktails like a bacon infused bourbon old fashion or a johnny appleseed. Whether you like strong drinks or something a little sweeter we have the drink for you!
Plus, since the weather is about to get dark n stormy with this hurricane coming, have one of ours with homemade citrus ginger beer and Goslings Black Seal Jamacian Rum.
See you all there 🙂
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Shots from Hurricane Irene
Shots from Hurricane Irene
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New Offer From Manchester Athletic Club Only 1 Dollar Gets You Zero Joining Fee and The Rest Of November Free Membership
Ridiculous for The Athletic Club with the most to offer among in all of the North Shore. One Dollar.
$1
Normally it would cost you $129 to join. With the One Dollar Deal you save all that plus get the rest of November FREE! Seriously?????? How do you not take advantage of that deal?
Call the MAC today, it’s where my family gets their fitness on. 978-526-8900
Here’s the website Manchester Athletic Club
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Back from France…
… but due to travel all day yesterday I haven’t had time to get a new photo ready for today. So here’s an oldie but goodie from my archive of fall colors.
I took this photo at the seminary where I used to teach in New York.
– Fr. Matthew Green
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Poll- Does Hurricane Sandy Take The Dead Rockport Finback Whale Back to Sea
Incredible Black and White Saint Peter’s Fiesta Altars 1939 and ??? From Hilary McKinnon
Hilary writes-
These were probably taken by my mother’s side of the family Vigrinia Frontiero (nee Piscatello) daughter of Michael and Mary Frontiero the larger one may be by her as she always had a camera glued to her hand and the one from ’39 I couldn’t say I don’t think she’s quite that old and won’t tell me anyways. She lived on Gould court most all of her life until she got married in ’53 and I came along in ’54. My bedroom widow faced the church, that we were forbidden to enter but I saw it about 3 years ago during a my granddaughter’s christening. On your video of the Sargent house you can see it off to the left on the opening shot, although you mentioned it being a stones throw away. Great video, another place they never let me in, steps like that can be seen at the library too I think.
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Community Photos 10/26/12
October Afternoon in Annisquam From Elinor Teele
Squam Creative Services
Freelance Copywriting, Fiction and Photography
Just Sailing By photo by Anthony Marks
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Community Stuff 10/26/12
The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox
Hi Joey,
If folks are looking for an affordable winter coat, some essential new "career wear" or just want some new duds to change up their wardrobe they will find lots to like St. John’s Rummage Sale this weekend. Have some fun, find some bargains, and keep some $ in your pocket. Still need to put that Halloween costume together? The flyer with all details is attached. Thanks for getting the word out!
Your friends at St. John’s Church, Gloucester
Flu Clinic – November 13 Addison Gilbert Hospital
The Gloucester Health Department will conduct a free flu clinic at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester on November 13 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Appointments are not necessary. Guests should enter the hospital through the Fisher Lobby entrance. There is no fee and appointments are not necessary. Please wear short sleeves. The clinic will be available to those six months of age and older.
Cape Ann Community Forum
Cape Ann Community Forum
Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport
Date: October 30, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lahey Health System will host a community forum discussing the future state of healthcare, payment reform and its impact on hospitals and healthcare delivery systems. Presenters will include Denis Conroy, Vice President of System Integration for Lahey Health System and Cindy Cafasso Donaldson, Vice President and Executive Director for Addison Gilbert Hospital. All residents are encouraged to attend this presentation which will be followed by a question and answer session.
Addison Gilbert Hospital Reunion
All current, former and retired employees, medical staff members and volunteers of Addison Gilbert Hospital are invited to a Addison Gilbert Hospital reunion on Saturday, November 10 at The Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Buffet dinner $25. per person. Cash bar.
Please RSVP by November 1. Checks should be made payable to: AGH Reunion Committee and mailed to: AGH Reunion Committee, Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Please bring your memorabilia, there will be a display table for photos, etc.
Plans are being made for transportation options for those who do not drive. For further information, please contact Judi Gross 978-283-2406 , Shirlee Farina 978-283-4782 or Judy Brosnan at 978-546-6204.
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Gloucester MA Harbor At Dusk South Channel 5:34PM 10/24/12
Taken With the Sony NEX-5N and 24 mm Zeiss F1.8. Shot from Captain Joe and Sons, Gloucester MA
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Good Morning Gloucester 