Hello, Joey:
I hope you’ll share this YouTube link to my new original song, “The Stevedore.” It’s a sea chantey with a twist of contemporary realism: rather than the typical sea song that features drunken sailors, this one is about a stevedore (or lumper or longshoreman) who develops an addiction to painkillers. It’s a tribute to the very tough people who have made a living unloading the cargo from fishing boats and, I hope, a way of honoring Gloucester’s recovery community. I hope the song touches a chord with your readers.
The song is performed by The Dorymates (Janet Ruth Young and Tony Hilliard) with our friend Tim Perkins. It was recorded by H. Nat Stevens.
Best wishes,
Janet Ruth Young
Day: October 22, 2013
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Great Blue Heron Fishing at Dawn
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Heads Up
Aboard Lynx at Maritime Gloucester.
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This is a fisherman after the government’s rules on fishing
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Gloucester Represents at the United Nations
Here’s Ocean Alliance CEO Iain Kerr representing at the United Nations where he is speaking today about ocean pollution for World Energy Day.
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Senior Night Manchester Essex Varsity Girls Soccer Vs. Ipswich Tigers
The Lady Hornets celebrated Senior Night at Hyland Field and after presenting the Ipswich Seniors flowers the Manchester Essex Seniors were announced and joined at midfield by their parents. The Hornets went on to play a strong game and seemed to gain momentum in the second half but fell to the Ipswich Tigers 3-2.
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“Art, Rocks!” Loblolly cove 10/22/13
“Art, Rocks!” Loblolly Cove
1:26pm 10/22/2013
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What Time Is It Mr. Fox? on Local Music Seen
Yesterday we taped Local Music Seen with Allen Estes with special guest 3rian King and What Time Is It Mr. Fox? What fun we had, thank you to the great studio audience. You can see the show tomorrow tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30pm on cable channel 12. The show airs again on Friday at 1 pm, 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.
Celebrate Halloween with What Time is it Mr. Fox? Live at Crowell Chapel on Sunday October 27, 2013 get your ticket here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/483913
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Maritime Gloucester is Stepping it up on Social Media
Maritime Gloucester is Stepping it up on Social Media
Maritime Gloucester is celebrating Halloween on their Facebook page all month long. There’s a lot of scary looking fish in the Ocean that I’ve never heard of. You got to check out the Great photos and information. Maritime Gloucester is really starting to emerge as a true Gloucester Treasure. Go to Facebook and like their page so you can be updated with all the great stuff going on down there on their Docks.
https://www.facebook.com/maritimegloucester
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Friends, Food, Fun and Drink = Priceless!
Hangin’ with the Buds at The State Fish Pier.
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Passports Restaurant Closed for a Month or so for Olive Kitteridge HBO Miniseries Taping
Filming Olive Kitteridge HBO miniseries Tom Hanks co-produced.
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Re-Opening November 20th or thereabout.
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Cod Fishing, circa 1950
- The cod end full of cod is being positioned over the checker boards. Just look at the size of that haul compared to the fisherman below. I’d love to ID this vessel. She was steel, and the photos were taken by James H. Goodwin in the early 1950’s.
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Follow Up to “Missing in Magnolia”
Read the original story here-
Missing In Magnolia July 25, 2013
Hi Joey,
My husband and I have been residents of Magnolia for the past couple of years. We read your blog everyday and love everything about Gloucester and Cape Ann. Our neighbor, Terry Weber, did a post in the blog while relaxing in our pretty garden the first year we were here. This is our piece of heaven. We have felt very safe in our neighborhood. Sadly, I writing to express my disappointment. Someone stole a hand painted wooden sign that hung next to our front door. I bought it from an artist at a craft fair in Manchester soon after we moved here. I am attaching a picture. If any of your readers happen to notice someone with a new Cape Ann sign in or our of their home, I would hope that someone might contact you at your blog. This is not a piece of art that would have been purchased locally. We would love to have our sign back.
Lynn and Bob Bird
Magnolia, MA
Follow Up to “Missing in Magnolia”
Earlier this summer I wrote to you with a heavy heart as I expressed my dismay at having a lovely Cape Ann fish sign stolen from our home in Magnolia. Sadly it was never returned to us.
A couple of weeks ago I returned home to find a beautiful copper dory placed on a bench in our front yard. Neither my husband, nor I knew where it came from but admired the beautiful craftsmanship. We asked several neighbors about the dory, but no one knew anything about it.
A couple days later my husband and I were walking along Shore Rd. in Magnolia and came upon a local man in his truck pulled up on the side of the road. We didn’t know his name but we see him on our daily walks, enjoying his coffee and newspaper at Magnolia Beach. As we approached he called out, “That’s for plants.” Upon realizing that he was the creator of this beautiful dory, we introduced ourselves. His name is James (Jim) Fialto. He’s a coppersmith. Apparently he had just heard that we lost our sign, and had some free time on a Sunday afternoon waiting for the Patriots game to begin. When asked why he made us the dory, he said, “I felt bad about your sign being stolen and I see you picking up trash every day on your walk…”
We shared this story with many people and all agree what a lovely gesture this was. Residents of Magnolia acknowledge the kindness of Jim and agree that we live in a very special place.
Sincerely,
Lynn and Bob Bird
Magnolia
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Pet of the Week-Bobby
Hello! My name is Bobby, I am a four-month-old male black kitten (on the left). I am eager to find a loving home. I am playful, curious and sweet. I am residing at the Cape Ann Animal Aid (CAAA), located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester. Please check our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com
We have had so much excited this month – one weekend with The Rev. Karin Wade from St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Rockport provided the Blessing of the Animals. Last weekend we had HarvestFest in Rockport and the dog parade.
Also, we have good news to share about Margaret, the pup who has recently had surgery to remove her back leg. She is doing well and recuperating fine. We will let you know when she is available for adoption! Now, back to me – my requests our simple, I love toys, I like attention, I want a family or person to love me as much as my friends here at the CAAA do…and remember, I am ready right now for adoption!
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Community Stuff 10/22/13
Gloucester Better Together
Your Community. Your Conversation. YOU’RE NEEDED!
You’re invited to join Healthy Gloucester Collaborative on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 PM at Rose Baker Senior Center for a FREE event featuring a light dinner and relaxed evening of community conversation while participating in a World Cafe. Together, we can building on existing relationships, programs, and energy within Gloucester to strengthen our community and connect our neighbors and families.
This is a free event, please bring your family & friends, all ages welcome. Childcare available onsite. RSVP’s appreciated. Walk-in welcome too. jwhitney@gloucester-ma.gov or 978-281-0908.
For more information, please visit, facebook.com/HealthyGloucesterCollaborative.
A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS & NOTES FROM DISCOVER GLOUCESTER:
Time to RSVP for Thursday’s Mug Up/Season Wrap Up Meeting (Oct. 24th)! With thanks in advance to Manager Greg Halle, we’ll enjoy a 5:30PM Tour of the new Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck. Then we’ll move down the street to The Rudder Restaurant to share how everyone’s season went; news for the 2014 season, networking and more. Appys, and cash bar. RSVP now to info@SeaportGloucester.org
Representatives & partners of Discover Gloucester are attending the MA Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the State House in Boston on Monday Oct. 21. We’ll join MA tourism partners from all areas of the State to hear remarks by Governor Patrick; MOTT ED Betsy Wall; Christopher Thompson, CEO of Brand USA (the federal effort to bring International visitors to the US); Senate President Therese Murray; Patricia Rojas-Ungar, United States Travel Association and others. We’ll also hear a presentation of MOTT’s FY14 Marketing Plan and much more. A full day!
Because Discover Gloucester has an extensive data base, we were asked to share this announcement with Gloucester voters who own or work in tourism based businesses: You’re all invited to attend an event “Mac on Tourism” with Mayoral candidate Mac Bell on Monday evening, October 21, 6-8PM at the Cape Ann Community Cinema, 21 Main Street to chat about the future of tourism in Gloucester. Sponsored by Cape Ann Community Cinema, Short & Main Restaurant and Alprilla Farm.
The Seabourn “Sojourn” cruise ship will make a surprise port of call visit to Gloucester on Wednesday, October 23, docking at Cruise Port Gloucester.Passengers will be ashore approximately 9AM to 4:30PM. The high end ship is carrying a full load of 450 passengers. Three shore excursions are planned for scenic tours of Gloucester & Rockport with scheduled shopping time in Rockport. All passengers will have time to walk around Downtown, the waterfront & the Boulevard.
The Discover Gloucester co-op ad for the North of Boston CVB’s 2014 Destination Planner for the Group Tour, Small Meeting, Wedding & Special Events markets is full. Thanks to the ten partners who are advertising in the 4 page Discover Gloucester co-op ad. You’ll represent our destination very well!
Looking forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, October 24, 5:30PM at the new Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck!
Linn Parisi & the Discover Gloucester Board of Directors
Good Morning Gloucester 