Month: December 2013
Community Photos 12/24/13
Community Stuff 12/24/13
Dave Moore Remembers The Troops
Capt Joe.could you post this for the troops who are far away – and missing their families – just like the ones back home who work for Fire Department-Police-Coast Guard who are on duty on all serving their communities and country many are former veterans also this includes the fisherman, lobstermen Men & Woman alike, like our services.Thank You!
“Please-Don’t forget the veterans both (Active and Retired) who are far from their homes serving their country still in many ways Say a prayer for those who have lost their life in support of motherland America and those countries who we help!
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ― Bob Hope
Mac Davis – Song Painter Album – “Home” (Mac Davis wrote this song)
ome – Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (another version)
Poppy Skaines
Uploaded on Feb 20, 2011
Serving in Viet Nam in 1970 I came across an album from an unknown songwriter at the time named Mac Davis. One song in particular that really moved me was a song called “Home”. Made me real homesick. Many years have past. I am thankful to all who sacrificed for our country.
No where could I find this song or lyrics on the internet. I dedicate this song and video to all the veterans who have served in the past and are serving our country today. God Bless them all.
“Home” – Mac Davis
And every night they lie awake
And dream of Momma’s chocolate cake
And wonder if there’ll be a tomorrow
And will they ever see their home and their family
Oh will they ever be back home, Oh
And boys who never learned to pray
Look to the heaven’s everyday
And stumble through a simple little prayer
And ask the Lord above
To send them home to the ones they love
Oh God I hope they make it home
And everyday some young boy dies
And in the night some young girl cries
He’ll never hear his baby’s laughter
He’ll never ever see his home and his family
But I guess he’s finely free
And at last he’s on his way back home, Oh
When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” “-Bob Hope”
God Bless – and have a safe holiday season Dave Ret, Vet South Korea
Dave Moore (S-55/Ret USAF- Native nickname-Kukani Tiya-RD)
(“Quarere Verum”Seek the Truth”)
New York City Bans Styrofoam Food Containers
Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research and Education | December 20, 2013 12:47
The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research and Education (COARE), applauds the New York City Council for its decision yesterday to ban food service expanded polystyrene (EPS) within city limits. EPS is commonly referred to as “styrofoam.”
for the entire article read here-
New York City Bans Styrofoam Food Containers
This has got to be looked at as a positive IMO. I wouldn’t care if the coffee costs an extra nickel a cup in the name of getting more styrofoam off the streets and into our oceans.
Good on NYC.
I like this move.
How bout you?
Dog Bar Wings- Tremendous! and a tip…
My favorite wings in town go to Cape Ann Brewing. Cape Ann Brewing and The Farm Bar and Grille are my favorites on the North Shore. Coming in just behind those two with excellent wings of their own is Dog Bar.
The move at Dog Bar is to order them plain and then get the sauce on the side. This insures totally crispy wings every time. Nothing worse than soggy fries, second worse is soggy greasy wings. Dog Bar has the crispy wing thing down to a science.
Check these MFers out-
DELECTABLE!
Merry Christmas!!
2 Days Before Christmas Song ~ “Oh Holy Night”
Submitted by GMG reader kate d. Thanks so much Kate for your recommendation!
Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s Christmas Card
Thanks Len Burgess for sending this along.
Photo by Barry O’Brien
“The only thing new in the world is the history you don’t know.”
To all our friends at Good Morning Gloucester who bring art, community and history alive,
Merry Christmas from the Essex Shipbuilding Museum!
Quote attributed to Harry S. Truman
The Fog Was Where I Wanted to Be

“The fog was where I wanted to be. Halfway down the path you can’t see this house. You’d never know it was here. Or any of the other places down the avenue. I couldn’t see but a few feet ahead. I didn’t meet a soul. Everything looked and sounded unreal. Nothing was what it is. That’s what I wanted—to be alone with myself in another world where truth is untrue and life can hide from itself.”
― Eugene O’Neill, Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Very cool Christmas Balls Prince Insurance Company
Merry Christmas
Local Music Seen Christmas Special on Cape Ann TV
Those of you who missed the Cape Ann Solstice Concert at the UU Church Meetinghouse on Saturday will be able to catch much of it on Cape Ann TV in the next week or two.
And to get you in the mood, Cape Ann TV is reprising the original Local Music Seen Christmas special, that originally aired in 2011, tomorrow at 8AM and 11PM and on Christmas day at 5AM, 6PM and 10PM. You’ll see many top local performers, some of whom were at the Cape Ann Solstice Concert — others who were not. Here’s a taste:
Music Around Town ♪♫♪ December 23 – 29, 2013
Great Last Minute Gift!
Maritime Gloucester
Looking for a last minute gift? How about a Maritime Gloucester membership? Members enjoy unlimited admission to our Museum, Aquarium, and summer drop-in programs, SAIL Ardelle and Museum Shop discounts, and much more! I’m Buying this for myself this Xmas.
Shrimp Cocktail & Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp & Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients
2 ½ lbs flash frozen 16/20 Cocktail Shrimp tail on (defrosted)
1 fresh bay leaf
½ lemon
Ice bath( in large mixing bowl, combine 8 cups ice cubes and 12 cups cold water)
Cocktail Sauce Ingredients
1 ½ -2 cups ketchup
2 heaping tablespoons horseradish ( sold in a jar in the refrigerated section of the grocery store)
juice of 1 lemon
Shrimp Step-Step
1 Bring 8-10 cups of water to rolling boil in large saucepan; add bay leaf, and juice of ½ lemon; add the squeezed ½ to the pan of boiling water
3 add defrosted shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes until shrimp turn bright white and pink
Note~ shrimp will turn pink almost immediately when they touch the boiling water, allow them to cook until they turn opaque white & pink
4 remove shrimp lemon and bay leaf using a spider spatula; immediately place in ice bath 10 minutes
5 strain shrimp in large colander; transfer to airtight container; keep refrigerated until ready to serve
Cocktail Sauce Step-by-Step
1 combine all ingredients in mixing bowl; mix well; keep refrigerated in airtight container until ready to serve
2 transfer to serving bowl
Notes~
(1) If using a mariposa serving bowl, spray a light coat of kitchen spray in bowl before adding prepared sauce. This will protect the bowl from the acidity in the sauce, preventing Mariposa bowl from pitting
(2) The shrimp used in my photos were purchased from Stavis Seafoods in Boston (1-617-897-1220.) They are 16/20 white shrimp farmed in Indonesia.
Willard Pike’s Funeral Home, 1935
Community Photos 12/23/13
Merry Christmas from Good Harbor Beach submitted by Dwight Hebert
Hello Joey, I encountered this snowy owl while boating near Annisquam Light today. It was only a few minutes past the winter solstice. An account is on my blog: www.trashpaddler.com. Regards, Al Peirce
Community Stuff 12/23/13
Free Community Lung Cancer Screening
Initial Screening at Gloucester Police Department
January 6 and January 9th
Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women worldwide; however, it is currently the only one of the top four deadliest cancers (lung, prostate, breast and colorectal) that is not screened for routinely.
Based on the published findings of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST), Addison Gilbert Hospital, a member of Lahey Health, now have confirmation that we can save lives of people at high risk for developing lung cancer through CT screening.
While private insurers and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) do not currently cover low-dose CT lung screening, and most hospitals charge a self-pay of at least $350 for this screen, Addison Gilbert Hospital is determined to help bring awareness and accessibility of this testing to all people at high-risk at no charge.
Addison Gilbert Hospital will offer a FREE low-dose chest CT screening to any individual who meets the established National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) high-risk criteria. Persons between the ages of 50 and 74 who have
smoked at least an average of one pack per day for twenty years may meet these criteria and qualify for a free screening.
Those who would like to see if they meet the criteria for the screening may attend this event that will be held at the
Gloucester Police Department, 197 Main Street, Gloucester, Conference Room
Monday, January 6 and Thursday, January 9, 2014
from
7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Appointments are not necessary.
For more info www.easternpointlithouse.com
GloucesterCast Taped 12/22/13 With Guests Toby Pett, Nichole Schrafft and Host Joey Ciaramitaro
GloucesterCast Taped 12/22/13 With Guests Toby Pett, Nichole Schrafft and Host Joey Ciaramitaro
GMG “Holiday” Party, Kudos To Fred Bodin, Weak Lobsters, Phobia About Eating or Drinking Food At Public Events, Ryan and Wood Knockabout Gin, Paul Morrison’s Gin Regimen, Mamie’s Kitchen Hilltop Special, Men’s Night, The Hive, Pop Gallery, Gretchen At Saltwater Massage, Craig Kimberley’s Proctology Exam, Nubar Alexanian’s Windmill Short Documentary, The Green Lobbying Steamroller, City Councillor Paul McGeary,
Shoutouts, That Nutty Redhead, Joey Fails The Listeners, Chunuka Gifts, Are Gift Cards Impersonal, Kim Smith’s Orange Infused Wine, Ryan and Woods Rye Whiskey, Cape Ann Brewing Rock Porter, New Schooner Lannon Rum Mugs, Skiing vs Lodging, VRBO, Amesbury Sports Park Tubing, Monster Sledding At Fenway, Antonio’s In New Bedford, Rocky Neck Polar Plunge, Open Door Food Pantry














