The Maritime Gloucester is putting in their compass, the early stages.
Month: July 2013
The Neighborhood Apothecary
A nice surprise for me at the block party for me was the new “Neighborhood Apothecary“. I arrived on the scene from the west end near Giuseppe’s, and met this fine fellow:
who was handing out coupons for a free sample from the Neighborhood Apothecary, a new store on the 4th floor of the Blackburn Building (2 Main St.)! They sell organic herbs, seasonings and teas, natural body products, stones, cards, books, and soon also some natural herbal remedies. (Regular hours: 8am – 6pm, Monday – Sunday.) The biggest draw for me is probably the herbal teas! Loose herbal tea can be hard to find locally outside of chains like Teavana, so it’s nice to have something local in walking distance of my apartment.
The entrance is not immediately evident. You have to go through the parking lot next to Giuseppe’s:
towards that door in the back with the Grecian columns (Ionic columns with Scamozzi capitals, to be specific):
Then take the elevator to the 4th floor and follow the signs! You will probably end up meeting Meghan Owens, the owner (shown here helping some customers):
And here are a few photos of what you can find in the store, from herbs and spices to earth-friendly cards and soy candles:
They have a weekly raffle for a discount coupon, which I entered and – to my surprise – won! I get a 5% discount on my next purchase!
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Lots of Stuff Happening At Cape Ann Museum
Photo from an earlier Music in the Courtyard featuring Renee & Joe, 2013.
Friday, July 26
Music in the Courtyard, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Join us in the Museum’s sculpture garden for an afternoon of acoustic music with local performer John Rockwell. This program is free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 27
Hopper’s Houses Walking Tour, 10:00 a.m.
Take a docent-led stroll past select Gloucester houses made famous by painter Edward Hopper. $10 members; $20 nonmembers. Space is limited. Reservations required.
August 5 – August 9th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Science Explorations Through Art with Maritime Gloucester
For children ages 6-12, Mornings will be spent at Maritime Gloucester exploring wind and energy. Projects will include turbines, windsocks, sails and kites. After lunch, students will travel to the Cape Ann Museum to explore wind in Art, make wind powered kinetic sculptures and other projects. For more information contact Maritime Gloucester at (978) 281-0470 or info@maritimegloucester.org.
Saturday, August 3
Tin — Relics and Remakes by Sinikka Nogelo, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contemporary Art Installation at the White-Ellery House. This program is free and open to the public as part of Escapes North’s 17th Century Saturdays.
Wednesday, August 7
Fitz Henry Lane’s Sunset Harbor Cruise, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A narrated tour of Gloucester Harbor aboard the schooner Ardelle. This program is offered in collaboration with Maritime Gloucester. Members only, $20. Reservations required. For more information call (978) 281-0470 or visitmaritimegloucester.org.
Saturday, August 10
Fitz Henry Lane’s Gloucester Walking Tour, 10:00 a.m.
Join Museum docents for an informative stroll through this 19th century maritime artist’s Gloucester neighborhood. $10 members; $20 nonmembers. Reservations required.
Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Here:
A Picture Postcard Tour of Cape Ann During the Gilded Age, 3:00 p.m.
An illustrated talk with Manchester Historical Museum Curator John Huss and Cape Ann Museum Archivist Stephanie Buck. This program is free for members or with Museum admission.
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Blackburn Challenge 1991 From Fred Bodin
This may have been the Seine Boat with hibachi and keg.. Notice there are two extra passengers. The one in the bow is the bartender, and the one in front of the cox is the grill chef. Rowing is always a good time. If you’d like to row, visit Home page: MaritimeGloucester: Oceans of Discovery, Gloucester, MA
That’s where I rediscovered the joy of rowing.
Fred
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Shack Series
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Schooner Ardelle Date Night This Friday, July 26
Schooner Ardelle Date Night
We are pleased to annonuce Schooner Ardelle Date Night, this Friday, July 26, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Parents can enjoy a beautiful summer sail on Glouceser Harbor while kids ages 4-12 stay onshore with our education staff for fun activities in our Aquarium. Reserve your tickets today.
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Pre-Ordering GMG Dry-Fit Style Short & Long Sleeve Shirts Now Online
I’m Told The Shirts Are Going To Printer In Two Weeks Time. Same Three Color Logo As The GMG Caps. Left Front Chest Logo
The pictures you see on the Pre-order website show the multiple sized paper cut-out logos laid out on top of one of the black shirts we used to determine which size we were gonna go with. We ended up going with the smallest understated and classy size logo size.
I only ordered a couple of each size in Large and XL. If you pre-order your size/color combo I can get those to the printer in time for the first shipment.
To Pre-Order Click Here
No compromise quality and design.
All I wear down the dock from Spring To Fall are Dry fit moisture wicking short and long sleeve shirts. High quality, moisture and odor control for comfort.
Cotton T-Shirts are only comfy under the most perfect of conditions. Dry-Fit shirts regulate body temperature and keep you a bajillion percent more comfortable on those hot days.
But they’re not just for hot days. I wear my long sleeve dry fit shirts as a base layer under a cotton sweatshirt and its perfect for those cool days when you’re working hard. Nothing worse than a cool day when you work up a sweat and then if you don’t have a dry-fit base layer that moisture just gets trapped in your cotton sweatshirt and then once you stop working you get a horrible chill. A dry Fit base layer regulated your body temp throughout cool and hot –sweaty/not sweaty work days.
So I ordered up three different brands because all I’m ordering is top of the line stuff that I would wear personally. I’m crazy fussy about the gear I wear and if the GMG logo is going on something I’m just flat out insisting on the best. Bottom line-End of story. You can rest assured that if I’m ordering it it’s gonna be quality and these are QUALITY.
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Chickity Check It! Trash Paddler’s account of The 2013 Blackburn Challenge
Sunday, July 21, 2013
A Sizzling Blackburn Challenge 2013
The sun had just climbed above the horizon (at left) as I paddled down the Annisquam River to Gloucester High School where rowers and paddlers would register for this year’s Blackburn Challenge. The event is named for Gloucester fisherman, Howard Blackburn, and it commemorates his desperate mid-winter rowing of a banks dory 60 miles to refuge back in 1883. Howard Blackburn’s principal adversary was bitter cold temperatures that took a costly toll on his fingers and toes. Nonetheless, he toughed it out and prevailed. Participants in yesterday’s event faced the opposite extreme….HEAT!…and plenty of it!!! The questions going through my pre-event mind were "is it prudent to wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) while exerting in this kind of heat?" and "do I have enough drinking water onboard?" My answers: PFD would be strapped to my deck and 100 ounces of water proved adequate.
As participating boats congregated near the starting line, a bit of a traffic jam occurred when human powered boats of all types were passing under a raised drawbridge (most probably a "don’t do")…
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Bob Lukach Represents!
Hey Joey! The GMG mesh hat is so cool (literally). I love it. Thanks again. And thanks for reserving one of the stonewashed hat for me also. Just email when they come in and I’ll pick it up at the dock.
Keep up the tremendous work you do with the GMG blog. It’s what we all need in these crazy times now.
Best to you and your family!
Bob Lukach
Seabrook, NH
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Toby Pett Serves Up A Cup of Lobster and Clam Chowder That Would Absolutely Decimate The Field In The Essex Chowder Fest
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Block Party, July 20
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And a one, and a two …
on three Paul Frontiero walks on water. 
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Reid’s Ride
Reid’s Ride took place Sunday from Stage Fort Park. Here are a couple of photos and some information on Reid’s Ride.
http://www.cancerinyoungadults.org/10362/index.html
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Seagulls Flock for Photo Opportunity at Good Harbor Beach
I believe they were coaxed with some food.
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July Block Party
Although I wished I could have stayed longer, the brief hour that I was there at the Block Party last night was so much fun. A cooling and most welcome breeze arrived just as the party began and everyone was there to have a fabulous time. Many thanks to the “Block Heads” who bring us this wonderful event–times 3! Don’t miss the next two upcoming Block Parties, August 17th and September 21st.
Kirk Family and Friends at Jalepenos
Alex Becket of Dr. Bones’ Circus of Marvels
Alicia at her studio open house yesterday; also open Sunday from noon to 6:00
Ryan Family
Eloise and Madeline
Skyler Corbett and her Mom, intent on choosing a design at Toodeloos
Face painting with Susan at Toodeloos
Phoenix
Melissa Cox, with her usual sense of humor
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Even The Dog Fish Are Dying For A Little Beach Time In Magnolia
Bob Quinn submits-
I occasionally walk on Magnolia Beach and this morning I ran across this Dog Fish. the seagulls were pecking on it but couldn’t get through the tough skin……. Enjoy
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How did you beat the heat in Glosta?
This was the best 80 bucks I spent in years.
How did you beat the heat in Glosta or wherever?
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Toby Pett Serves Up A Cup of Lobster and Clam Chowder That Would Absolutely Decimate The Field In The Essex Chowder Fest
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Reid Ride
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Joey being a daddy at the block party
There were lots of GMG people at the block party, so there will certainly be loads of photos on the blog! I will post more over the few days, but I wanted to get this one up first of all. We love ya, Joey!
Good Morning Gloucester 