My View of Life on the Dock
The Email from JP;
“Hey, I found your rock today. I really love it man, its my favorite rock.
Thanks, JP”
Most “Art Rocks” are not posted on GMG. You have to stumble upon them most times. Not all that are left and found are reported back into headquarters. 🙂
I don’t even know where to begin on this atrocity- and in our own back yard, a local.
I will say up front Anadama bread on it’s own- Fantastic.
For the love of christ, not on a lobster roll. and then to add lettuce and celery??????
I see what you’re doing here Melissa Abbott, you’re trying to get inside my head. You’re taunting me. Saying I know how I’ll get Joey C to feature my blog on his site. I’ll bastardize the one thing that there can not be any dispute about in an attempt to explode his brain.
It’s lobster, it’s tradition. Why do we feel it necessary to mess it up. Can’t we all agree that Andama bread is OUTSTANDING for French toast. I’ll even go as far as to say it’s THE BEST bread on the planet for French Toast. But please get that shit away from my lobster rolls. It’s an outrage. It’s an atrocity. It’s unforgivable.
www.GloucesterGourmet.com ? Uhm you may want to rethink the title of your new blog to www.GloucesterNoYouGourmet-not.com
I can’t go on. I’ve got a headache. People, want to let Melissa know what’s up here in this latest of all crimes committed against tradition and all that is good and sacred in the lobster world.
Look at this bullshit would you-
photo from www.gloucetergourmet.com a demonstration on how to mess up a really good thing
her ingredients-
Lobster Salad Recipe
Fresh Lobster Meat slightly chopped
Freshly chopped celery FAIL
Cains Mayonnaise
Red Leaf Lettuse from my Garden FAIL
It’s simple people- The split top bun. Not Baguette, Not a goddamn Panini, not a Saint Joseph’s roll and No, Not on Anadama bread.
A split top bun in which you slather on the butter and grill to a golden brown, then you add the cold lobstermeat mixed with a dollop of Cains mayo. That’s it. Nothing green, no paprika, no celery, no onion, no pickle no other frou frou bananahead ingredients.
How many times do we have to go over this?
Don’t out-think tradition. Don’t out-think perfection. You’re gonna go and mess up the lobster roll’s good name because you’re jumping the shark on this, trust me.
Congratulations Melissa You Made It To The Big Time- A Feature On GMG
“HOLE IN ONE” x 2
Kathi Turner writes-
James M. Turner, 14, of Gloucester hit a “Hole in One” at Bass Rocks on the 17th hole, 230+ yard par 3 on a Saturday in May, 2012…….then HE DID IT AGAIN, Sunday June 24, 2012 on the same hole, with the same driver, a demo Titlelist 910D2.
James has been golfing for about 3 years and carries a 6 handicap. He was born and raised in Gloucester, just graduated 8th grade from Eastern Point Day School, and hopes to play golf next year at St. John’s Prep.
click the picture below for the video
check out Kenny’s blog here-
http://www.capeanninfo.com/ Take a tour or go from one end of town to the other by water. It’s a great way to see Gloucester MA.http://www.capeannharbortours.com/
Hi Joey , Rode around the cape yesterday ,there is no place like Lanes Cove .
Also wanted you to know the Ardelle fundraiser sail for City Hall Restoration in close to a sell out . Only 4 tickets left .Thanks for all your help !
Kathy Slifer
Hey Joey,
I’m sure you received many rainbow pictures, so here’s another.
Rick Gates Premier Imprints 48 Main st Gloucester,MA
Tony Wright submits-
Hey Joey:
A Shot taken from the deck at The Rudder last night! Truly awesome!
WICKED TUNA CAPTAINS AND CREWS ARE GETTING HOOKED UP FOR ST. PETER’S FIESTA
Just had to send a shout-out to ‘Local Colors’!
If you are shopping for a unique or special gift, then ‘Local Colors’ is the place to visit. Besides supporting local artists, you will come away with a special appreciation for their work, & of a quality shop with something for everyone’s taste.
I found some great earrings, made of tin — check them out there! There are many types & styles. One pair is more fun than the next!
And, we also purchased our daughter & son-in-law’s 6th anniversary gift — some beautiful photography of rocks at Good Harbor Beach — one of our & their favorite spots.
Bravo, ‘Local Colors!’ You are ‘top of the line’ — with original, beautiful artwork, & a classy, yet comfortable shop to browse & enjoy.
See you again!
Judy B.
On the next Cape Ann Profiles show host Rich Sagall interviews Cape Ann TV interns Alexis Cruz and Tierny McTiernan. They are local high school students who relate their experiences at CATV, describe what they are learning, and how other students can benefit by becoming involved at the station.
Cape Ann Profiles can be seen on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 on Friday, June 29 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, July 1 at 2:00PM. It repeats on Friday, July 6 at 10:30AM and 7:00PM and on Sunday, July 8 at 2:00PM.
Legendary jazz concert promoter Fred Taylor and publicity luminary Sue Auclair were feted at the Rudder Saturday night by local pals Ellyn Baltz and Block Party Block Heads Judith Brackley and Valerie Marcley.
Fred has produced everyone from John Coltrane to the Bobs Dylan and Marley. If you’ve seen a jazz concert in Boston, it was probably one of Fred’s. Throughout his lifelong commitment to music and breaking talent he has introduced us to Richard Prior, Earth Wind and Fire, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pat Metheny and countless others at his respected jazz clubs, Pall’s Mall and the Jazz Workshop on Boylston Street – remember them? Sue works closely with Fred and for years with the Newport Jazz, Newport Folk, Boston Globe, Tanglewood Jazz and a billion festivals through her Sue Auclair Promotions. The talent these two have worked with – when will they write their books?
Miles Davis once acquiesced that Fred was hipper than he! Sue and Fred handled Miles’ comeback in 1981. Fred’s still producing concerts and is the Entertainment Director of Sculler’s Jazz Club in Allston, turning it into one of the top ten jazz clubs in America.
The lovable Freddy told jokes and did magic tricks to the delight of Rudder patrons. His entourage, always an assortment of adoring women, prompted one woman diner to say, "However old you are, you must be really special to be surrounded by so many beautiful women!" Fred and Sue love the Rudder and come up as often as their schedules allow, and agreed “It’s the tops!” for their dual birthday celebration.
Hey, see our Henri Smith at Sculler’s in August: http://scullersjazz.com/attractions.html?monthnumb=8
Sista Felicia sent me a bunch of pictures from the junior girls Seine Boat practice yesterday and there was something that hit me when looking through the photos. It was the love and dedication that certain people put in to keeping the tradition alive. In this case it happened to be Joanne Frontiero, Joe Balbo,Tim Oakes, Mike Frontiero and Julie Geary but there are many others woven throughout the community that show up year after year to make it all happen.
Every year if you are a lover of Fiesta you recognize the same faces in the Seine Boats, on the Greasy Pole, at The Novena, On the Altar, Walking in the Parade.
When you look through the pictures you will see Joanne climbing over the seats, tying down the oars in place and coaching up the girls. This is not just a tiny bit of work, believe me. and without even speaking to Joanne I know she does it as a labor of love, but it is because of people like Joanne that dedicate to bringing the youngsters into the traditions through patience and love that the rest of us get to enjoy it so very much year after year after year.
The list of people dedicating time, passion and love to our greatest of Gloucester traditions could fill up a page, hopefully throughout the week I’ll get to bring you some of those faces and stories and make you glad you are a subscriber to GMG.
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Here’s some pictures from Sista Felicia 2012 Junior Girls Seine Boat Practice-
Richard Aprans is one of Gloucester’s premiere fishermen/lobstermen. He’s been at it from way back. His boat always immaculate, his crew friendly he just does things right and because of that he is one of the highliners of the fleet.
Richard’s charter business is doing well because as you know when people go out and consistently catch fish, word gets around.
Check out his website here- http://www.blackpearlcharters.com/home.html
Call for rates-
Phone Number:
978-546-6043 or 978-502-8001
blackpearlcharters@hotmail.com
Here are some pictures from last week’s charters-
and there are way more on his website-
Nice!
Fiesta is coming
This nice couple from Colorado, who love Gloucester and Good Morning Gloucester, were part of the crew who sailed the Schooner Westward here to be hauled out at the Marine Railways. She is presently downrigged at the Heritage Center until this week when she will move over to the Railways.
E.J. Lefavour
Lattof Farms is open and I was able to obtain the first Monkey Bread of the season for the Mug-Up on Sunday.
Up Close and Personal:
Lattof has all sorts of healthy fruits and vegetables but for buttery decadence you cannot beat Monkey Bread. Now here is the trick. They have a new glassed in cabinet in the same spot right hand side as you look at the Farm Stand. (To the right of RD in photo.) Monkey Bread is snapped up shortly after exiting the oven so you might find me trolling back and forth up and down the hill going to the dump, visiting the police station, back to Broadway. The Monkey Bread arrives somewhere between 9AM and 10AM on Saturday and Sunday morning. But can you see it in the glass cabinet as you drive by? I think so. Top Shelf. Drive slow and get someone else to scope it out as you go by.
Rubber Duck: Extra Credit for the first person to identify where the placemat came from.
The beautiful double rainbow that Bill and Paul captured late Saturday afternoon had faded, but I did see this on my way home.
Rainbow over Bass Rocks
The sky was so gorgeous I next stopped at Smith’s Cove to catch the end of the setting sun. The hues quickly changed from vivid yellow-orange to orange-violet-pink.
Smith’s Cove East Gloucester
Click photos to view larger-more dramatic looking!
We just corrected the Chamber’s listing for July 3, which had incorrectly listed Henri Smith as a performer. (He’s opening for Aaron Neville at North Shore Music Theatre this Saturday.)
This year is the Runaround’s 5th anniversary performing FOR FREE on the Boulevard July 3. Every year it gets better. This year, we’ll be treated to the Cape Ann Big Band as well. Check out this video of them at Shalin Liu:
John Goodhue will open the show at 5pm. Don’t miss this year’s extravaganza. The Horribles Parade goes right by the Boulevard. It’s the ONLY place to be on July 3!
Tonight, Nelson Bragg (of the Brian Wilson Band) is hosting a listening party for his 2nd CD, We Get What We Want at Rhumbline tonight at 7pm. Another chance to see a real rock star for free in Gloucester. See him on tambourine & percussion with KMBG at Celebrate Gloucester in the video below:
If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand times- if you have a local business or organization and you aren’t doing the social media thing- you are neglecting your business or organization. Twitter is 140 characters for post. Can you really not type 140 characters and hit the send button each day? Don’t be a dope. Get with the program.
Follow them here-
https://twitter.com/#!/CapeAnnMuseum
Thanks for the heads up Johnnycakes.
Let the follows roll in.
Good Morning Gloucester 