After a busy Christmas Day, Rosie looks very tired.
Month: December 2013
FREE Coastal Dog Swim Suit To The First Five guys Who Send An Email and Are Going to Participate in The Rocky Neck Polar Plunge
Hi Joey –
Hope you are well and that your Christmas was great!
Steph and I would love to be a part of the new Years Day plunge, except we are too sissy to actually get in the water at this time of year! So, the next best thing is – we’d like to offer a FREE Coastal Dog swim suit to the first five guys who send an email to Steph. Once we get the email we’ll ship you a suit in your size.
What do you think? Can you let your readers know about this offer? They can email Steph at:
Stephanie@coastaldogapparel.com
And it should be sooner rather than later so she can overnight the suits to them in time for the plunge. The suits will come in lovely shades of blue and red to match the skin tones of the loonies who go swimming in winter in New England!
We only ask in return that each winner of the free suit send us a photo of themselves in the suit post plunge. And they need to know that although Coastal Dog suits are meant to keep you from chafing at the beach, we can not do anything about shrinkage.
Thanks Joey – And Happy New Year!
Renata
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This is for You!
This is the last weekend of the Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00PM with a Pre New Years Party from 2-4:00 on Sunday, December 29. After all the rushing around and shopping for family, friends, and others, this is your opportunity to get something nice for yourself. Our Pre News Years party will feature bubbly and snacks, and will be a celebration of a great holiday festival and year of wonderful exhibits and programming at the Cultural Center. Please join us.
And don’t forget the Rocky Neck Plunge on New Year’s Day 2:00 at Oaks Cove Beach with a warm up after party at the Center. Great fun, whether you plunge or not. Don’t forget to bring some non perishables for the Open Door Food Pantry collection.
E.J. Lefavour
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TONIGHT…The Grits & Groceries Orchestra will be performing at Minglewood Tavern in Gloucester (9-mid). It is the holiday weekend folks and it’s the last gig of the year for the band….so come on out for a few cocktails and enjoy the sophisticated sweet soulful sounds of GGO…..Happy New Year!!!
Making their debut tonight!
Grits & Groceries Orchestra is a MA. based group that performs Blues/Soul/R&R music that will get you jumping, swinging and rocking! Robert Lyons (tenor sax) Charlie O’Neal (guitar) John Anthony (bass & vocal) Jim Zaroulis (keyboards) & Kemp Dunn (drums)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grits-Groceries-Orchestra/593009874091221
MinglewoodAtLat43
25 Rogers St,
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Cripple Cove Quintet ~ Featuring The Goddesses @ The Rhumb Line tonight 9:30
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Son Of A B….
You try to do something nice and someone has to try to ruin it.
I didn’t get what I wanted for Christmas. I wanted to get a High Powered BB Gun.
But My Wife Cathy said I’d shoot my Eye out.
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Sista Felicia Got Flocked By The Carls!
Last night while cleaning up the kitchen after dinner, my husband Barry heard a ruckus outside and peeked out the window…to find a sea of pink flamingos hanging out on our front lawn…. Flocking Hilarious!
This note was tapped to our front door…
A few days go I dropped off a box of Italian Cookies to my friends “The Carls”, as a thank you for their special treat they had me “Flocked!” Thank Carl & Carl….I very much appreciate your kind gesture, and I’m thrilled to be apart of this wonderful Fundraiser…Hummm…..now who shall I shall I flock?????????????
If you are interested in flocking someone contact Team Hoyt
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A Tribute to Alice May Curtis, 1871-1961
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Neil Gaiman Quote of The Week from Greg Bover
December 26, 2013
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.
So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”
Neil Gaiman (1960- )
Although English by birth, Gaiman now divides his time between residences in Menomonie, Wisconsin and Cambridge, Massachusetts. He first rose to prominence with his graphic novel series The Sandman, and has continued to produce best sellers in science fiction, fantasy, young adult and children’s genres, including Anansi Boys, Good Omens, and American Gods, as well as screen plays such as “Stardust”, “Neverwhere”, and “Coraline”. He is the winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Awards and the first writer to have won both the Newbery and Carnegie Medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book. He is married to the controversial musician and performance artist Amanda Palmer, founder of the Dresden Dolls.
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Heidi Is Not Messing Around At Fort Square Cafe
Rusty On The Other Hand…
Idaho Omelet- Cheddar Cheese, Hash Browns, Crispy Bacon,Sour Cream, Chives- Tremendous!!!!
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New Year’s Rockport Eve 2013 looking for volunteers
New Year’s Rockport Eve is looking for volunteers. We need a pair of greeters at every door to check buttons, workers in Spiran Hall to sell buttons, souvenirs & food on Dec. 31st as well as people to help set up & clean up the night before & day after. Each volunteer willing to give 2 hours or more receives a free admission button. Please call 978-559-1263 or email claire.nyre@Comcast.net to volunteer. Visit www.newyearsrockporteve.com to see the performance descriptions under Events. — Headquarters at Corner of Broadway & School St, Rockport, MA.
Thanks,
Claire Franklin
New Year’s Rockport Eve Coordinator
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Thanks Myron From Ma and Pa’s Pickles
Spiiiiiiiicy!!! Just The Way I Like My Pickles!
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Reflections at Brace Cove and Niles Pond
Our plane was delayed 7 hours en route to Cincinnati for Christmas. Fortunately, we were able to stay in contact with the airline from home. My daughter Liv and I went for a walk along the berm dividing Brace Cove and Niles Pond while waiting to leave. As we were looking at the sun setting over Niles Pond, we by chance turned towards Brace Cove and were captivated by the vibrant colors reflected in the windows of the home on the point. Magically a Harbor Seal swam onto the scene and scootched up on the rock and he too, caught the last of the sun’s fleeting light!
Niles Pond December Sunset
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Vacation Movie Week at the Sawyer Free Library
Friday, December 27th at 2pm, in the Sawyer Free Library Friend Room
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Festive Cran Raspeberry Punch
Rest up GMG FOB’s, ther is only five days until we say goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014! Who is ready to toast the new year in with a delicious adult beverage? Now that the silver, china and crystal are washed and neatly stacked back in the china cabinet, it’s time to switch gears and start planning our New Years Eve Celebrations! Several years ago my girlfriend Kerri served a punch during a holiday party that was dangerously delicious and refreshing! It was and still is a big hit among my friends every time she makes it. Last weekend I snapped this photo of her whipping up a special batch for us during our friend Tanya’s annual Cookie Gala. Kerri’s recipe is easy to prepare, and can be tweaked to your likeness in strength by adding more or less alcohol. I think this festive punch is the perfect adult drink to serve to guests on New Years Eve, while waiting for the Crystal Ball to drop! Cheers to the New Year!
Festive Cran Raspberry Punch
Ingredients
2 cups Stoli Raspberry Flavored Premium Vodka
1 cup Triple Sec
4 cups White Cranberry Juice
2 cups Sprite
2 limes
1 orange
1 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries
Step-by-Step
1 Cut limes and orange into 1/4 inch pieces
2 Transfer cut pieces to large cookie sheet; arrange in single layer
3 Rinsed fresh cranberries under cold water; discard any overripe cranberries; add washed cranberries to cookie sheet with lime and orange pieces; freeze 24 hours
4 Combine all liquid ingredients in large punch bowl; add frozen fruit; mix well; serve
Note~ this is an adult beverage only to be served to adults ages 21 and older
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Sea Smoke
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Drink and Dinner
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Looking for Seine Boat Rowers
Joey,
The Gloucester Gig Rowers are starting a new intense race and conditioning program and we are looking to reach out to the Seine boat rowers who might want to train with us this season. Could you introduce me to folks in the Seine boat community?
Mike
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The Grub At Sista Felicia’s
We shucked the Topnecks in record time this year. Got the assembly line thing down to a science and Felicia’s Polpo was the best she ever did. Hope y’all had a great Christmas.
Good Morning Gloucester 
