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If you’ve moved away I bet there are a whole lots of places you’ll recognize from this ride.
Day: September 8, 2013
If You Ever Had a Doubt That Nat Geo Is Putting Serious Dinero Behind Wicked Tuna…
All You Have To Do Is Look at The Sick Gear They Are Using To Shoot It.
Listen, in the past 5 years with the incredible advances in camera technology every soccer mom in the universe thinks they are capable movie producers.
I can’t begin to tell you how many different production companies have come down to the docks pitching us on yet another idea for a reality show based on our dock and our lobstermen.
Most have their Canon Mark X with a Video shooting rig and all the L series lenses. They want you to sign your life away, work for peanuts for the first season and do everything but tell you that they are going to make you look like a complete jackass. But hey, you’ll be on TV so it’s all good. 99% of them are jokers.
Not the team from EvolveIMG, the team who shoots Wicked Tuna. They are the real deal and from this shot just inside the dogbar breakwater of the type of high tech gear they are using to shoot the next season of Wicked Tuna, you know this is a big budget, high quality outfit.
Thanks for the rock-solid-despite-crazy-waves memories, Cineflex. You are one smooth rig. #gearshot @evolveimg pic.twitter.com/sYLyTdf8Tp
— Andy Baker (@ajbake) September 7, 2013
#gearshot for on and in-water photo sesh with Michael Muller. pic.twitter.com/YkGWEf5fLn
— Andy Baker (@ajbake) September 6, 2013
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Well Hello There Mr Crazy Claw Lobster
Melissa Cox Holds A Crazy Clawed Lobster Here at Captain Joe and Sons
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To The Rescue!
Lifeguards at Wingaersheek Beach rush to assist a young swimmer who ran into difficulty in the choppy surf near the rocks on Sunday. A minute later he was high and dry and in fine shape.
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A Sunset Celtic Cruise on The Lannon
Rick and I enjoyed a wonderful evening on The Lannon on Saturday evening. The Lannon is such a pretty boat. Kay and Tom with their great crew make you feel so comfortable and welcome. The cruise at 5:30 -8:00 took all the stress away not just one day of stress but a lifetime. Here a couple of pictures of our cruise. When it was time to get off, just wanted to turn around and take another cruise. Thank you Lannon.
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Live blogging: Mother of Grace Club/Football!
Mother of Grace Club parades down Rodgers St. while I’m doing the Sunday Ticket game day at the Fiesta Pub!
A small but fine procession.
A perfect day.
But it’s game time at Fiesta Pub! They have 35 cent wings, free buffet with cold cuts and chikn fingaz! Come on down!! Sent from my iPhone
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Calling all Masters and Judges of Bloody Mary Mixology
If you missed the last one, you don’t want to miss this one. If you were part of the last one, you’ll want to be part of this one too. On Sunday, September 15th, Ryan & Wood Distilleries will be sponsoring the Biennial GMG Bloody Mary Competition during Mug Up at Khan Studio & the GMG Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gallery 3. Mug Up starts at 9:30 and judging begins at 10:00. Bring on a batch of your most creative Bloody Mary mix. We will add the Beauport Vodka here so that all Bloody Marys contain the same high quality locally distilled vodka, and are of a consistent, acceptable strength (so no one stumbles out of here afterwards).
Speaking of judges, we are looking for a few good men and women with discriminating palates who know and love good Bloody Marys. Ed Collard has already committed, but we need another 3 or 4 judges. If you are interested in being a judge, please email me at khanstudio@comcast.net with your Bloody Mary judging credentials. Fred, you’re already vetted, as is Maureen Malloy, if either of you are interested. Paul Morrison, you’re a shoe-in. We’re always looking for new blood for judgeships, so don’t be shy about applying – James Eves.
If you are interested in entering your amazing Bloody Mary mix in the competition, please email me and let me know, so we’ll know how many entrants there will be. Ryan & Wood will be providing great prizes on top of the world renown you will receive as the best Bloody Mary mixologists in the known GMG universe. Kathy Chapman, Richard Rosenfeld, Talitha Jackson – you need to come back and defend your titles.
If you just want to come to Mug Up for the great comraderie and fun, feel free to bring along some Mug Up type fare to share. There will be coffee and deviled eggs, per usual.
UPDATE: We now have Ed Collard, Fred Bodin, James Eves and Karen Ristuben confirmed as judges. It would be great to have another female judge.
BREAKING NEWS 4:12pm: Kathy Downer of Long Beach is now our final judge for the competition. She has impressive experience as a bartender trainer for 7 years and she ran a bartending school, and on rainy days when she used to be on the other Cape, she and her friends would barhop to find the best bloody mary.
Now we just need some blood mary makers to enter the competition.
E.J. Lefavour
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Don’t Miss Steve Almond at Duckworth’s!
Join Steve Almond on September 15th at 5:00 at Duckworth’s Bistrot for a lively discussion of Stoner by John Williams.
Steve Almond is the author of ten books of fiction and non-fiction, three of which he published himself. His memoir Candyfreak was a New York Times Bestseller. His short stories have appeared in the Best American and Pushcart anthologies. His most recent collection, God Bless America, won the Paterson Prize for Fiction and was short-listed for The Story Prize. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, GQ, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and elsewhere.
For ticket information visit the events page of Eastern Point Lit House
Duckworth’s Bistrot at 197 East Main Street, Gloucester
Eastern Point Lit House and Duckworth’s Bistrot invite you to join your favorite authors as they sit down over a glass of fine wine and fresh, seasonal appetizers to discuss a book that moves them. This is not a lecture–guests are strongly encouraged to engage in the discussion. Our goal is to have fun in a thoughtful way. Make sure to reserve your spot early. Seating is limited, and you’ll want to give yourself time to read the book of the month.
Michelle serving some of Nicole’s ‘Sweet Treats’ at Duckworth’s
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Eastern Point Lit House is a center dedicated to expanding the literary arts in their home of Gloucester, Massachusetts, as well as the greater world. We want to help you tell your story and name your world.
Located in Gloucester, Massahcusetts, America’s oldest fishing village and arts colony, we find inspiration every day surrounded by stunning beauty in all forms. We hope that one day you’ll be able to join us for a workshop, a writing retreat, a reading, or simply a cup of coffee. All are welcome.
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Photos of Steve Almond courtesy google image search.
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Wilkins & Langathianos ♪♫♪ Acoustic @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante-Today-6-9pm
Joe Wilkins of The Wilkins Noise and Chris Langathianos of Just Like Newman
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Inge Berge @ The Rhumb Line ~ 8-11~ Tonight 9.8.2013
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GHS Football vs Lynn Classical Post #2
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The Gloucester Fleet
Or, should it be the shrinking Gloucester Fleet? 😦
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Mother of Grace Club Sunday Morning
Another beautiful tradition Mary’s Birthday.
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A Premeditated Act of Kindness
Catherine Ryan just walked in with a bouquet, and it was for me! How could I not get teary eyed. It is from her and Cliff, her husband. The occasion was my promotion within the Good Morning Gloucester community. I put my GMG hat in the photo and a heart shaped rock, representative of so much positive energy.
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East Gloucester Timelapse September 8, 2013
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Charlie’s Place Thousand Island Panini
Charlie’s Place Is Always a Solid Choice For Breakfast Lunch Or Dinner.
Tremendous Specials Daily. Clean. Reasonable Priced. Excellent Service.
Yet another joint like Mamie’s Kitchen, George’s, Fort Square Café, Willow Rest, Two Sisters, Sugar Mags, Sailor Stan’s, ect, ect. No room for mediocrity in the Gloucester MA breakfast game. We’ve got straight A Game places to choose from every day of the week.
Breakfast joints in Gloucester are bottom line, hands down the best. Toughest part about them is deciding which one to go to.
#Boom!
and for those of you wondering why I’m talking about breakfast joints and showing a Thousand Island Panini- It was 11AM when I ordered this- technically in my book – Breakfast!
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Community Stuff 9/8/13
DOG DAY
Join dog lovers of all ages at Cape Ann Animal Aid’s 10th Annual Dog Day on Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at Stage Fort Park from 11am to 3pm.
This popular celebration of all things canine features a craft and vendor fair, raffles, food and refreshments, activities, photo opportunities, doggy nail trimming, giant bouncy house for the kids, doggy agility course, animal tarot card readings, demonstrations, and more!
Dog Day is free to attend and licensed and vaccinated dogs are welcome. There is a $10 participation fee per dog for activities. The first 50 participants receive a free Dog Day t-shirt. All proceeds benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid.
For more information, visit www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or call 978-283-6055.
Ocean View Private Spiritual and Intuitive Readings @ Good Harbor Beach
The Blue Shutters Beachside Inn , Gloucester, MA is hosting private Spiritual Sessions with Julie Ann on Friday September 27, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM is sold out), Saturday September 28, 2013 from 8:00 AM -12:00 PM (12:30 PM – 9:00 PM is sold out) and Sunday September 29, 2013 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This tranquil and most beautiful location is beloved by many all over the country. Have a refreshment and snack, enjoy the gorgeous view and walk the beach before and after your session(s). Gloucester’s wonderful Restaurants are close by as well.
To schedule your appointment with Julie Ann call 978-387-5306 or email NHMetaphysical@Gmail.com. You may choose to stay over at The Blue Shutter’s Beachside Inn for the weekend as well. To check out rates and room availability visit http://www.blueshuttersbeachside.com/. Mention that you are coming for a reading and receive a discount! Innkeepers Ann Marie & Eddie Comer , Patty & Anthony Sapienza encourage all to stop by, relax, and enjoy the view.
Hi Joey!
We’ll have our next Community Contra Dance on Sunday, September 8 at the First Baptist Church Gloucester. We’ll start with a potluck at 5:00, provide a newcomers’ workshop at 6:30 and start the dance at 7:00. These dances have been great fun! This is a public event, open to all and family friendly. We look forward to welcoming new dancers and sit-in musicians. Nathan Cohen will be playing with us too!
Rose Sheehan
Folk Life Studio
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Community Stuff 9/8/13
Residents Reminded to be Vigilant about Protecting Themselves from Mosquitoes
As we move into the later part of mosquito season, mosquito populations will start to decrease but older mosquitoes are also more likely to carry virus. It is essential that residents be reminded to be vigilant about taking all necessary steps to avoid mosquito bites. As Fall sports activities begin, residents are reminded that mosquitoes are highly attracted to both body heat and carbon dioxide and both are produced in higher amounts during physical activity.
The Cape Ann Boards of Health (Essex, Gloucester, Manchester and Rockport) reminds residents to take precautions when going outside so they can enjoy a happy and healthy fall.
West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are two diseases carried by mosquitoes that you may have heard about.
· West Nile Virus (WNV) is a disease most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with WNV won’t have any symptoms and will recover on their own, but some may develop a fever, headache, nausea, a rash, or more serious symptoms.
To-date this year there have been over 200 positive WNV mosquito pools identified throughout Massachusetts, 0 positive horses and 2 human cases in Norfolk and Plymouth Counties.
· Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a very rare but serious disease caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. The first symptoms of EEE are fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy.
To-date this year there have been 32 positive EEE mosquito pools throughout Massachusetts, 3 positive horses and 1 human case in Norfolk County.
Local officials monitor mosquito activity and disease throughout the fall until a hard frost occurs and will advise residents if the risk changes.
The good news is that there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from these diseases:
· Use the right bug spray anytime you are outdoors.
o With DEET but not more than 30% DEET for kids.
o Oil of Lemon eucalyptus is natural and as effective as low concentrations of DEET, though not as long-lasting.
o Be sure to read the label before applying.
· Wear long-sleeves, pants and socks when possible.
· Avoid the outdoors from dusk until dawn during peak mosquito biting times.
· Repair all screens to keep mosquitoes out.
· Drain standing water from places in your yard where mosquitoes can lay eggs and breed, such as flower pots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, tarps, buckets, barrels and cans.
· Use mosquito netting over infant carriers when outdoors.
Regardless of whatever else is going on to control mosquitoes in your town, personal protection is your strongest defense against mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.
For more information go to http://www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito or visit your Cape Ann Town website.
Hi Joey!
We’ll have our next Community Contra Dance on Sunday, September 8 at the First Baptist Church Gloucester. We’ll start with a potluck at 5:00, provide a newcomers’ workshop at 6:30 and start the dance at 7:00. These dances have been great fun! This is a public event, open to all and family friendly. We look forward to welcoming new dancers and sit-in musicians. Nathan Cohen will be playing with us too!
Rose Sheehan
Folk Life Studio
Celebrating Wearable Art II! A seARTS Benefit
Sunday, September 29th, 2:00-5:30 PM
During Boston Fashion Week
What you will experience:
Over 60 unique looks of wearable art & fashion from local artists
Runway show with next generation of art & fashion from MassArt, Montserrat
and more
An exclusive shopping experience with local artists & designers
A chance to spend time with host-artists over “high tea”
Fabulous raffle prizes
For tickets, click here (please insert the following link:
http://searts.org/wp/celebrate-wearable-art-ii-2013-tickets-on-sale-now/)
Books Wanted for October Friends of the Rockport Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Rockport Library are preparing for the annual Fall Book Sale to be held October 18 to 20. Donations of clean books in good condition are being accepted at the library desk during the hours that the library is open. Hard back, paper backs, children’s books, DVDs, books on tape are needed for the sale.
No textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias will be accepted.
All proceeds from the book sale go to support programs for children and adults at the library.
Thank you
Dianne Anderson
Good Morning Gloucester 