Month: August 2013

Origami bicycle

Posted on by Matthew Green

I have been ramping up my origami activity a bit recently, and wanted to make an origami bicycle for a friend. I tried to find instructions for one, but could only find references to two origami bike designs – and one is really a scooter, not a bike, while the other is a great design, but very complicated and not fully documented. So, I decided to try to come up with my own design. Because of the geometry of a bicycle, I decided to fold it from a long rectangle instead of a square. (While squares are more common, origami can be made out of different shapes of paper.) Here are my sketches and rough draft:

After another rough draft, I came up with this model:

It’s made from an single long rectangle with no cutting or glueing. It could still stand for some improvement, but I think it’s a good start!

– Matthew Green

 

 

Magnolia Road Race

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joe,

Thanks again for all of your help on the race this year.  GMG has a prime position on our shirts and we are putting up a banner on the side of the Library for race day and a few weeks after to thank all of our sponsors.

Thanks in part to your video, we have sold out all of our free t-shirts for the first 100 pre registrants early this year.  There will not likely be any available race day.  However, we have decided to make more available to the first 10 people who show up to register in person on Friday night, between 7-8PM at the Library.  We all agree these are the best shirts we have done yet.  I will bring yours by soon.  We are also keeping the low $20 entry fee for anyone who shows up Friday, which will save you $5.

So…on top of the kid’s fun run, the 5K main event, pancake breakfast, bouncy house, fire engine display, and crafts fair…. The Library is also setting up a hot dog stand at the Magnolia Pier around 11AM.  That’s right! Hot Dogs and Pier Jumping.  The weather is going to be perfect.  Does it get any better than that?

Best,

Randy

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2100475

Spread the Word! PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Library is opening the gates starting at 8:45am; right after the fun run on Saturday August 24. Yet another reason to run watch or volunteer. $5 for adults and $2 for kids.

This certified 5k course is lined with spectators, loops around the shore, and is chock full of gorgeous ocean views (and breezes!) Historically 200-400 runners participate and 50 volunteers run the show. Post-race celebrations include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and this year the Magnolia Library Center’s 125th anniversary celebration. ALL proceeds benefit the Magnolia Library Center, a non-profit community organization dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents by providing educational and cultural experiences through programming and events.

For more information email or call:
Amy Greaves (617) 283 2363
magnoliarace@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook & Twitter

https://facebook.com/group/Magnoliarace

https://twitter.com/Magnolia5K

Gloucester’s First Bike Lanes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Fred Bodin Submits-

I first noticed the Bike Lane on Rogers Street while driving home Saturday night after the Block Party. Today, I saw it again on Stacy Boulevard while leaving the Waterfront Festival. It runs the entire length of the Boulevard, but not on all of Rogers Street. I’m not used to dealing with innovation, except for a few trips thru Boston. I automatically drove my car in between the center line and the Bike Lane line. I think it’s a great idea.

Gloucester Schooner Fest 1st Annual Lobster Bake!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

For More Info www.gloucesterschoonerfestival.net and to get tix www.maritimegloucester.org/visit/events.php

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Just A Little Time Left To Get Tickets For Sista Felicia’s Book Launch Gala At Cruiseport!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sista Felicia writes-

I am thrilled to announce that Maurizio Pasquele from Music Paradise Productions will be in the Ballroom  as our entertainer for the evening. Get your dancing shoes ready, and don’t forget to come hungry…Cruiseport Gloucester will be serving recipes straight from the pages of the cookbook! Tickets to the Gala are on sale now. Message me for tickets or stop by the GMG tent at the Gloucester Farmers Market today 8/22/13, at the Beautiful Stage Fort Park 3-6 pm to purchase tickets.  Their will be additional copies for sale during the Gala.

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Community Stuff 8/22/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Exploring ART for the Adult  – Papier-Mâché life-sized Sculpture

Next Course:  (11 Fridays 1:30 – 4:30)  Aug 23,30 -Sept 6,13,20,27 – Oct 4,11,18,25 – Nov 1

Course 5: Papier-mâché life-sized sculpture Create a life-sized head of a famous person in history utilizing a variety of materials, mediums and techniques.

Classes meet at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Middle St.  (parking available on Washington St.)

                            Cost: $240 per Course: Payments of $20 per week Plus a One-time $5 supplies fee per course.

For Information and Registration

Phone: 978-283-6149 or 617-974-8222 Email: lyorkrob4@gmail.com

Tuffy’s Daughter Degelis From Lobster Girl To COO. Is there Anything She Can’t Do?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Playing with lobsters

Degelis Tufts took a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City this August to roll up her sleeves and get busy banding on a father-daughter lobstering trip aboard the Degelyse. This is nothing new to Degelis, as she’s been playing with lobsters since she was a baby and has been helping dad on the boat since age 6. 

Degelis is now the COO of TopShelf Clothes, a (free!) online personal shopper for women. TopShelf has a team of personal stylists finding the items you need from across the top online retailers, lets you vote on their suggestions with a click of a button, and automatically creates an online closet for you based on past purchases. Ladies of Good Morning Gloucester – check it out at www.topshelfclothes.com! 

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Beautiful Industry- Brian Cummings Shoots The Trapper John

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check Out Brian’s Facebook Page Here- FB/briancummingsphotosesh

Hail to the Chief!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Fred Bodin Submits-

Chief Samuel George, of the Bear Clan of the Cayuga Nation, represents with his wife Debbie. They live in Cuba, NY, and will be vacationing here on Cape Ann next summer. I guess this is the first Chief and head of state to visit my gallery. Perhaps he’s also the first American Indian Chief to own the sticka.  All Hail to the Chief!

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In talking to the Chief, I could tell that this was a wise and gracious man. He wanted to know about Dogtown’s history and of local native Americans. I told him what I learned from Elyssa East’s book, www.dogtownthebook.com/elyssa–east, and how the Dogtown residents left because of raids during the French and Indian War. Then I explained how Dogtown is now: Big, wildly overgrown with few marked trails thru the jungle, and is very easy to get lost in. Chief Samuel George softly remarked: “That’s good.” Makes you think…

Hot Tuna at the Madfish Wharf

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

FOB Anna, her son Vlad and his friend Garrett fishing off the pier. Vlad told me that his mom cut the head off his bait. Love it.

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Profile Rock on Pigeon Hill in Rockport

Posted on by paultmorrison

I need to post this now before we lose the smokestack at Cape Ann Tool as the landmark in the background. I have this postcard in the mail but this is off the website I bought it from:

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A weird ghostly face of a woman sticking out of the ground high above Pigeon Cove. This must have been taken prior to 1930 or so when the trees on top of Pigeon Hill had not grown back yet. With a little bit of exploring and lining up of the smokestack Rubber Duck found it:

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I think the town needs to clear the brush just a little bit around the rock so we can get a good look at it.  The postcard is taken from a little more to the left and back but the overgrowth is too much and you would not see the profile if I stood in the same place as the old photographer. I spoke to a Cover who remembers playing on the rock as a kid when it stood in a cleared field.

Canon C100 ~ New Awesome Camera for Cape Ann TV?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Because of a scheduling conflict I was unable to attend the Canon C100 camera demonstration held at Cape Ann TV on Monday afternoon. I will however, get a chance to try it out on Wednesday night and cannot wait!

Lisa Smith kindly forwarded these snapshots from the event. Thank you Lisa!

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All photos courtesy of Lisa Smith

Joe Thomas & Memory Layne on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes tonight

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
Memory Layne (L) and Joe Thomas of Giuseppe's
Memory Layne (L) and Joe Thomas on the Local Music Seen set
photo Sheila Roberts Orlando

Giuseppe’s gets it.  They know how to blend food and music into an entertaining evening out for all ages.

Earlier this year they partnered with T Max, editor of The Noise Magazine to feature local singers and songwriters in what became a very popular Singer – Songwriter Shuffle.

Beginning tonight at 6:30pm, Giuseppe’s owners, Joe Thomas and Memory Layne are Allen’s guests on his Cape Ann TV show Local Music Seen with Allen Estes on cable channel 12.  The show airs again on Friday at 1pm, and Sunday at 6pm.  For all of you FOBs, who don’t live in Gloucester, you can now watch Local Music Seen and other shows on Cape Ann TV’s wicked cool on-line streaming service here.

If you do live here, bop on down to Giuseppe’s after the show and see rising stars Renee & Joe perform live at 7pm.  Then you can head over to the Rhumb Line and catch Allen with special guests, The Backwoods Ramblers later in the evening.

And tomorrow, live music in Gloucester starts at 1pm.  See the complete live music schedule here.

All of us are looking forward to a few weeks from now when Giuseppe’s fires up their Singer/Songwriter Shuffle for an exciting new season.  Stay tuned  . . .

Renee and Joe ~ Giuseppe’s by Request tonight 7-10 8.21.2013

Posted on by Joanne

Giuseppes by request photo by Brendan Pike

Photo by Brendan Pike

Joe Cardoza
Renee Dupuis

Photos by jisilva

http://www.reneeandjoemusic.com/

2 Main Street

Gloucester, Massachusetts

(978) 879-4622

http://www.giuseppesma.com/

The Annisquam Exchange is having a red dot sale

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Exchange is having a 20% sale, the following are a some items you can purchase. This sale is going on until the middle of October. Come by and browse around.

http://annisquamexchange.com/AnnisquamExchange/Annisquam_Exchange.html

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15 Years Of Gloucester Cyclocross

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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In early May, the chances of our event taking place in Gloucester were close to zero. All efforts ceased and we focused 100% on two other venues. 

What a turnaround in the past month. We have received the support of the Mayor, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Open Space & Recreation Committee, racers, teams, and Gloucester citizens.  Despite a delayed start to the permit process, we submitted our applications and have received the approval of the Planning & Development Committee (P&D).  We now have one final obstacle.

On Tuesday, August 27th, we’ll attend a public hearing in front of the full City Council. While I’m extremely hopeful, this is where we could really use the help of the community. If you support the Gran Prix of Gloucester, please consider showing your support at this public hearing.

A few weeks ago, over 75 supporters came to Stage Fort Park for the P&D site visit in a non-participatory role. Next week, the public WILL have the opportunity to speak and we hope to hear from you.

We humbly ask, if you support GP Gloucester, please come to Gloucester City Hall on Tuesday the 27th and voice your support.

Details:

Gloucester City Council

7pm in Kyrouz Auditorium 

2nd floor at Gloucester City Hall

9 Dale Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 

Fond Regards, Paul Boudreau

Race Director, Gran Prix of Gloucester 

Maplewood Car Wash – a great experience

Posted on by Matthew Green

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At the Gloucester block parties this summer, I have come across the table for Maplewood Car Wash (50 Maplewood Ave).  I hate to admit it, but I hadn’t washed the car since I moved to Gloucester 2 years ago, and hadn’t vacuumed it in at least a year.   I am a terrible procrastinator.  In fact, I got the car second hand from a family member, and we hadn’t had it professionally cleaned then either, so there was a desperate need!  I saw the Maplewood Car Wash booth as a reminder as an opportunity to clean up…  So, I made an appointment for this past Monday for a thorough “bumper to bumper” interior and exterior cleaning. Here are the results:

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When I saw it in the parking lot, I literally asked myself if this was really my car, it looks so good! This is Eduardo, one of the workers who made my car look so good:

_DSC08968 Eduardo with the carAndrew (I believe he is the manager?) was very courteous and professional, as were the other people I dealt with.  The bumper-to-bumper job costs $130, and it was well worth it.

– Matthew Green

– Matthew Green