It was the Stealth Reopening of Bodin Historic Photo. Late this Saturday morning I was driven to my gallery on Main Street, Gloucester after 4 months in hospitals and rehab. I was safely wheeled in, and proceeded to organize the desk area. My friends and assistants for the day cleaned, swept, and arranged items in the showroom. They also took out a good amount of trash and recycling. Thanks Donna, Valerie, Kathy, and Janet. Also rewarding was a Virgilios Eggplant Supreme sub.The visit was rewarding, stressful, and tiring. This was a big step and a test of my rehabilitation. It’s difficult to operate a gallery from a wheelchair or walker. Tomorrow it’s back to physical therapy, continuing down the road toward walking. The gallery will be open Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm, and more days as my stamina and mobility improve. My next visit will earn me a spicy Italian meal from Virgilio’s, a third generation Gloucester bakery. Pictured above on cover: L-R: Donna, Janet, and Valerie.
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Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.
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12 thoughts on “Re-Opening: Plenty of Help From My Friends”
Best regards and fast healing to a man who always had a smiling face when I walked into his gallery. From an yearly visitor to Gloucester. I love Cape Ann and am looking forward to being there in June. Hope to see you much improved and spirits uplifted. Pam Holland. Stay in Rocky Neck every year for a couple of weeks. Feel better Mr. Fred. You don’t know me but I remember your friendly face. Take care
Excellent news down on main street a poem for you all!
Life is a lot of work. What is it that gives us the strength to continue when we are tired and burned out? Sometimes an inspirational idea can help us renew ourselves and be filled with strength to fulfill our life’s purpose. Inspiration comes in many forms. However, the root of all inspiration is the idea that our lives are meaningful. Inspiration is knowing that what I do matters deeply to the universe. When you have the feeling that your actions are meaningful, you will become filled with strength and vigor to fulfill your life’s purpose.
So happy to see you back in the gallery. I am a homesick Gloucester girl and your gallery is the first place on Main Street that I visit when I go back home. It is time to replenish my family’s supply of Fish City and In Cod We Trust t-shirts. Welcome back and wishing you a very speedy and full recovery!
Good Morning Gloucester 
AWESOME!
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Welcome back, Fred. Good to see you back behind the wheel
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So happy for you Fred!!!!
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Way to go Fred!
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So great Saturday was a very good day.
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Super! Just great news! Now Main St. will be Main St. once again!
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Best regards and fast healing to a man who always had a smiling face when I walked into his gallery. From an yearly visitor to Gloucester. I love Cape Ann and am looking forward to being there in June. Hope to see you much improved and spirits uplifted. Pam Holland. Stay in Rocky Neck every year for a couple of weeks. Feel better Mr. Fred. You don’t know me but I remember your friendly face. Take care
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You won’t be kept down thank God!! Welcome back!
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Excellent news down on main street a poem for you all!
Life is a lot of work. What is it that gives us the strength to continue when we are tired and burned out? Sometimes an inspirational idea can help us renew ourselves and be filled with strength to fulfill our life’s purpose. Inspiration comes in many forms. However, the root of all inspiration is the idea that our lives are meaningful. Inspiration is knowing that what I do matters deeply to the universe. When you have the feeling that your actions are meaningful, you will become filled with strength and vigor to fulfill your life’s purpose.
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Hi Fred, Looking Good.
Notice the bare wires behind the girls. Hope they fill-up soon.
Keep up the excellent progress on the rehab.
Did you receive my package?
Hope Shirley and I can visit you this summer.
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Thanks Gordon, I got the negatives. The are all interesting Gloucester Harbor scenes, all with fishing boats.
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So happy to see you back in the gallery. I am a homesick Gloucester girl and your gallery is the first place on Main Street that I visit when I go back home. It is time to replenish my family’s supply of Fish City and In Cod We Trust t-shirts. Welcome back and wishing you a very speedy and full recovery!
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