My View of Life on the Dock
Our new Nephew Tommy Olson. He arrived here from South Korea On 10/9/12 the first anniversary of my son Paul’s death. It was a sad and happy day if that makes sense. We babysit at least once a week. He makes my day. We were worried that he’d have a hard time fitting in with a big Italian family. Tommy fit right in. He loves all his cousins, aunt’s and Uncles. He’s such a sweetheart! Hopefully his brother Johnathan will be here soon. Tommy’s such a special Kid!
Doesn’t this look like an alien wearing a gas mask, sticking its head out of the wall?
Its body is apparently hiding in the basement of Central Grammar.
MOLE CRAB DISCOVERY. THANKS MKMF TAYLOR FROM MATITIME GLOUCESTER FIR THE SEALIFE ID’s
Learn to Row !!
With the International Dory Racing Committee
This May is your opportunity to take advantage of a free seminar hosted by the GloucesterInternational Dory Racing Committee. Every Wednesday at 6 PM and Sunday at 9 AMexperienced rowers will teach novices the proper rowing techniques required to row a Banks Dory right in Gloucester Harbor. This is a “hands on” seminar with all equipment and the dories provided by the IDRC, but you must be 13 years or older and complete the attached sign-up forms by April 25th. Here is what is in store for attendees:
· Tools of the trade – oars, thole pins, thwarts, etc.
· History of dory rowing – from the Grand Banks fishing to 2013 racing the Canadians
· Basic boat handling
· Stroke technique and pace
· Navigation
· Racing techniques and turns
· And more!
Our first day is Wednesday, May 1stat 6 PM, meeting at the Town Landing, St. Peter’s Square, in Gloucester and class size is limited, so sign up today and learn t
Hi Joey – writing you on suggestion of Henry Ferrini. I teach “Writing A 10-Minute Play” workshops there & we have had 2 incredibly successful evenings of Staged Readings at Rocky Neck Cultural Center of the plays that came out of the workshops – “filling the house” both times. We just finished the 3rd “Writing a 10-Minute Play” workshop & have the Staged Reading for that one scheduled for April 27. It’s all very exciting to see our short play community building.
I am writing now to tell you about a special 1-night workshop coming up on April 15th. The poster w/ all info is below. Hoping you can put it on Good Morning Gloucester. Thank you SO much for all you do for the Cape Ann community!!
Lynda
“That’s what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.”
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986)
A native Parisienne, de Beauvoir studied mathematics and languages at a time when very few women did. She went on to study philosophy at the Sorbonne and wrote her thesis on Gottfried Leibniz. During further studies she met Jean-Paul Sartre with whom she had a life-long relationship, but never married. Her 1943 novel She Came to Staymade her name as an existentialist writer, but her treatise The Second Sex, six years later, solidified her standing as a founder of Feminism, even though an early English translation, hurriedly done, distorted her message. She remained politically active until late in life and is buried, with Sartre, in Montparnasse.
Fluid Dynamics: by Charlie Carroll
Come on down and see Charlie’s work, and our jaw will hit the floor. These photos are stunning, colorful, and extremely unique. You will want one for your wall, without a doubt. If you can’t make it down, his show runs from April 12th through April 27th. You have to see these in person!
To purchase Charlie’s work go to:
http://capeanngiclee.com/blog/good-morning-gloucester-fob-show-online-store
The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays.
Photos © Marty Luster 2013
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Congratulations To Mary Kay MF Taylor from Maritime Gloucester who was the first to id the Tulip Snail Case in the first challenge.
As I was walking through the woods near Brace Cove came across this beautiful swan, I think the swan was protecting some young Cygnets in the reeds. This swan was only a couple of feet from me. Another reason we love living here.
I counted two alewives at the counting board today at 1:00 – 1:10. Hopefully they are the first of many.
I also stopped by the bridge at Apple Street in Essex around noon today and there were about 3 dozen in the brook at that time and I’ve received reports that many were counted yesterday in Essex.
Best.
Dave Sargent
Gloucester Shellfish Constable/Alewife Warden
In case you don’t know, as I didn’t, the alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) is a species of fish. There are anadromous and landlocked forms. The landlocked form is also called a sawbelly or mooneye (although this latter name is more commonly applied to Hiodon spp.). The front of the body is deep and larger than other fish found in the same waters, and its common name is said to come from comparison with a corpulent female tavernkeeper (“ale-wife”).[1] In Atlantic Canada it is known as the gaspereau. More locally, in southwestern Nova Scotia, it is called a kiack (or kyack).[2] In the Southeast US, when sold and used as bait, the fish is often referred to as “LY”.
Adult alewives are preferred bait for the spring lobster fishery in Maine.[3] It is also used for human consumption, usually smoked. It is caught (during its spawning migration upstream) using large dip nets to scoop the fish out of shallow, constricted areas on its migratory streams and rivers. It is one of the “typical” North American shads of the subgenus Pomolobus.
from Wikipedia
E.J. Lefavour
Many, many thanks and our deepest appreciation to the Frank and Nina Groppo Family for agreeing to be interviewed and for allowing us to film their beautiful St. Joseph celebrations. While interviewing and during the feast, their wonderful home was overflowing with family and friends, joy and grace. Thank you Groppo Family and Friends!
Left to right back row: Vincenza Ferrara, Kathy Pratl, and Francesco Groppo.
Left to right front row: Eleonora D’Angelo, Angela Sanfilippo, Agata Groppo, Fina Briguglio, and Maria Sanfilippo.
and Nina “Crocetta” Groppo sitting on Agata’s lap.
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I stopped in at the Causeway to pickup my favorite fish chowder in Gloucester and found at packed house, and people waiting outside.
This just in from Natalia Carollo ~ Cafe Shalom @ Temple Ahavat Achim:
Saturday, April 20th at 8:30 pm at the Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester)
The Backwoods Ramblers are a group of multi-talented musicians featuring lead and harmony vocals with Barry Michaud on guitar, Pat Conlon on mandolin and harmonica, and Jack Schwartz on bass and banjo. The group plays a memorable blend of folk-rock, country, and bluegrass.
Alberta Hill (also known as Fozzie), one of the best kept secrets on the North Shore music scene, will sing songs both written and borrowed about life, love, and landscape.
All are welcome! $10 donation is suggested.
Watch out Minglewood….this is gonna be one wicked awesome night!
ALLEN ESTES WITH WOLF,BENNY BENSON AND I PLUGGED IN
WE ARE GOING TO DUST OFF A FEW SONGS I PRODUCED ON ALLEN’S ALBUM BREAK’N EVEN.
HOPE TO SEE YA’S
Dave
hey ya”ll dave brown and i will be playin some tunes at Latitude 43 tonite 9p.m. with wolf and benny on bass and drums…come on down and watch as i hang on for dear life tryin to keep up with “mad man D B” on electric guitarrrr…x,o,allen
Good Morning Gloucester 
