Month: June 2014

Discovered Off Coffins Beach

Posted on by Marty Luster

At dead low tide on Saturday, just off the shore of Coffins Beach, in an area that has seen significant erosion in recent years, a mystery has revealed itself. The remains of a boat hull approximately 16 to 20 feet in length has emerged from the sand; its ribs, uniformly truncated and buried until now, reach to the surface like hands from a watery grave. From where I stand (I am not appropriately dressed to make a close inspection) I cannot see any trace of the keel, which apparently remains interred. From whence has she voyaged and who knows of her loss? Please help me continue this story.

 

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And the Hard Merchandise Returns Safely Back To Port

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Wondering what the beers drank to fish caught ratio was ? Smile

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Pretty Mallard Duck on Niles Pond

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Gloucester’s Niles Pond teems with wildlife and varied vegetation. In contrast with the energetic ocean, Niles Pond is tranquil and restful. Fifteen minutes with a versatile camera will bring home a treasure trove of vivid images. June 2, 2014 pretty mallard duck Niles Pond

The Congregation

Posted on by God's Morning

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A congregation of egrets at Wonson Cove early this morning.  They are so elegant.

E.J. Lefavour

http://www.hobbithousestudio.com

Get away from the computer, but stay in the know anyhow

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
Aurelia Nelson @ Jalapenos

Tomorrow (SUN) morning at 9:00 A.M., on Aurelia Nelson’s 104.0 FM radio show Curtain Up, Peter gives us a rundown of Gloucester’s early Summer event highlights — yes, we know Summer doesn’t begin astronomically until the solstice (June 21 at 6:51 A.M.) but it’s sunny today, so we’re gonna push the season and call it Summer.

The cool thing about listening to a radio show like Curtain Up is that you don’t have to be sitting down at the computer to find out what’s going on.  You could be cleaning the house, weeding the garden, driving, cooking breakfast … or just sitting on the front porch with a cup of coffee … relaxing.

Get up early tomorrow (9am is 0-dark-hundred for us) and listen in so when your friends ask, “What is there to do up there in Gloucester?” you’ll have ready answers at the tip of your tongue.  Then, for last minute updates, you can always check our live music schedule here.

 

Keith Lee of Rockport Came Home After 5 Years In The Air Force

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Keith Lee (with hat) of Rockport Came home Saturday to the loving arms of family and friends after serving 5 years in the Air Force as Senior Airmen attached to a convoy unit for two tours, feeding our Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. Keith is happy to be home and is looking for work. Have, CDL, will travel. Call 978-471-8082 with work offers.

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Fred Bodin Is In His Gallery Today!!!!!!!! Swing By And Offer Some Words Of Encouragement!!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Today would be a great day to swing by Fred’s shop and buy that print, T shirt or mug you’ve long been thinking about buying!

And you know, he could use the business Smile

Graduation Day!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
During two previous Physical/Occupational Therapy sessions Fred made pizza and Liz made cookies. On this day Shelley made calzones, covered with Virgilio's chunky Tomato - Basil pasta sauce. That's a delicious combination. The next course consisted therapeutic exercises.
During two previous Physical/Occupational Therapy sessions Fred made pizza and Liz made cookies. On this day Shelley made calzones, covered with Virgilio’s chunky Tomato – Basil pasta sauce. That’s a delicious combination. The next course consisted therapeutic exercises.

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My physical and occupational therapists Jess and Shelley with their gifts from me: Fish City shirt from my gallery and "Bad Ass" socks from the POP Gallery. Small gifts for two people who played big in my recovery. A diploma, signed by the therapy team and Den Mar staff, celebrates how I got my mobility back. As the three of us walked back to my room, Jess played the Pomp and Circumstance march on her iPhone. People the length of the hall clapped and cheered. I could only purse my lips to contain the emotion and concentrate on my walking.
My physical and occupational therapists Jess and Shelley with their gifts from me: Fish City shirt from my gallery and “Bad Ass” socks from the POP Gallery. Small gifts for two people who played big in my recovery. A diploma, signed by the therapy team and Den Mar staff, celebrates how I got my mobility back. As the three of us walked back to my room, Jess played the Pomp and Circumstance march on her iPhone. People the length of the hall clapped and cheered. I could only purse my lips to contain the emotion and concentrate on my walking.

 

 

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Saturday June 7th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast…
Sat NW winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
Sat Night SW winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.

Video Forecast…

Hourly Forecast

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A Look At Next Weeks Forecast …

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Wicked Tuna’s Hard Merchandise Dave Marciano and Crew Couldn’t Pick A better Day Than Today For a Charter

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

6:22AM 6/7/14  With Beautiful Light Heading Out Of Gloucester HarborTo Assassinate Some Fish! Go Get ‘Em Boys Smile

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Community Stuff 6/7/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
“Think Tank” Interactive Fisheries Exhibit at Maritime GloucesterMG

Our new interactive fisheries exhibit, “Think Tank”, opens on June 8th, World Oceans Day!  Maritime Gloucester has purchased a large, interactive, multi-touch table that is equipped with an integrated PC and supports animation, video, audio, photographic data and educational games. Community members, visitors and students will be able to play an interactive, animated game on the table in which they will seek to influence the size of a fishery population based on a variety of factors.  The exhibit is designed to welcome all to the table to have a conversation about the challenges one faces when managing fisheries.  Click here for full info.

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Windhover  “Diner en Couleur”

Wednesday  June  25  2014

6:30 – 8:30pm

Bring your own picnic and join in a festive and colorful dress-up evening to support

Windhover Summer Dance Performances

A prosecco toast and dance montages from

40 Steps Dance and Sarah Slifer Swift Dance

are included in the $25 admission donation

Tables, chairs, sparkling wine and sparkling water provided.  Bring your own creative table settings (plates, silver, wine glasses/goblets) and dress elegantly for a fun evening of performances on the grounds of Windhover.

Please contact Windhover to reserve a place and then send a check made out to Windhover at the following address:

Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, 257R Granite Street, Rockport, MA 01966

Phone: 978-546-3611

email: windhover@verizon.net

www.windhover.org

Welcome!

Tusinski Paintings featured in national and local media

Welcome to the Tusinski Gallery newsletter!
You’re getting this newsletter because you’ve stopped by
our gallery in Rockport, or you own a Tusinski painting.

Interior designers are featuring Karen Tusinski paintings in magazine
articles and ads this summer.
See how one of our famous “Poppies” paintings is the visual star
of a sophisticated Boston living room. Also, a painting of  vases and jars
add serenity to an oceanside bedroom.
Are you inspired by colorful poppies or tulips? Or do you prefer
the beach? See our newest work online,
When you visit Tusinski Gallery this summer: The gallery hours
are updated regularly on website. The gallery is now open
7 days a week. Feel free to call 978-546-2244 to check
on exact hours and painting availability.
Thank you for your interest in my paintings. I hope to see you
in the gallery this summer.

New England HOME Magazine

May – June 2014

COASTAL LIVING magazine

April 2014

Thank you Cebula Design! We love how our Poppies painting creates a colorful focal point, and draws attention to the beautiful water view.

So serene…Our “Vessels” painting motif echoes the shapes in the bedspread and calm colors of the room.

Adventure and Maritime Gloucester re-unite

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Wednesday was a busy day for the Adventure.   Her crew finished repairing the stem and getting her ready to move.   She was re-launched at the evening high tide, and left GMR for her new at Gloucester Maritime on the Harbor Loop.   We had some friends and family come by to see us off.   Graham Makay once again captained the Adventure for her short ride across the harbor.   We were welcomed by our newly expanded family from Gloucester Maritime, with board members, family and friends from both organizations joining in a champagne toast.   A row crew also came out to give us an all oar salute.  Despite a bit of rain, the mood at the wharf was quite festive.   The Adventure’s Sarah Tuvim recognized that between the 2 organizations, we made a wonderful rainbow of raincoats to brighten our evening.

Mary Barker

Orange Poppies in the Rain

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Planter Urn with spring flowers ©Kim Smith 2014jpgWednesday while planting at Willowdale in the on-again off-again rain, the luminesce orange of the crinkly tissue paper-like poppy petals kept catching my eye. They seemed especially incandescent juxtaposed against the drizzly gray light. I don’t really mind planting in the rain for a few hours and actually much prefer it to the heat of planting at mid-day on warm sunny days. The only thing with planting in the rain is that on long, non-stop nine- to ten-hour planting days, I get very chilled, which leads to a tired muddy mess that arrives home to my husband, who has actually been looking forward to my coming home. “Please don’t talk to me,” I say when first arriving but, after a solid half hour soak in a steamy tub, I cheer up and am ready to converse and get dinner underway.

orange iceland poppy ©Kim Smith 2014Look at all these buds yet to come!

We planted this urn back on May 1st, and it has filled out handsomely. The sweet peas are climbing up the pussy willow basket handles and their fragrance, along with the scent of the dianthus, Viola ‘Etain’ and sweet alyssum is really very enchanting. From one initial bud to dozens still yet to come, going on six weeks now this little poppy plant just keeps on bestowing her gift of great beauty!may-basket-c2a9kim-smith-2014-copy

May First May Basket

live From Gloucester High School Promenade

Posted on by Sista Felicia

GMG ‘s David Cox is working hard to bring you his collection of Class of 2014 Prom Photos! Stay tuned these kids look like movie stars!

Here is a sneak peek!
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Historic Adventure

Posted on by Marty Luster

Today I went down to Maritime Gloucester to take a look at Schooner Adventure at her new summer home. While there, I ran into Jim Burkholder and Christine Minnix of New Hampshire. Jim and Christine have a particular interest in Adventure. Jim’s grandfather was Col Edwin H. Cooper, who, in the 1930s, photographed Adventure and other maritime subjects.Jim and Christine have recovered the collection and have reproduced many of the images as prints and note cards.They can be reached at minnixchristine@yahoo.com or 603 997 9521.

DSCF4558Jim shows some of the photo collection to Ardelle’s skipper, Harold Burnham.

IMG2 IMG3_0001Two images from the Col Edwin H Cooper collection, circa 1937. Reproduced with permission.