E.J. Lefavour
Month: July 2014
Blackburn Challenge This Saturday: July 19, 2014
You can still race. Registration closes at midnight tomorrow (Tuesday July 15). Do you want to challenge yourself to something not quite ordinary? Jump in a craft powered only by the paddle or oar in your hands and head north from Gloucester High School down the Annisquam then start turning right until you went all the way around and pulled into Gloucester Harbor and aim for the Birdseye plant and the Greasy Pole Finish?
You get a T-Shirt proclaiming your completion as well as pulled pork, beer and a band at Pavilion Beach.
Rubber Duck will be on the halfway-point boat anchored in Straitsmouth Gap to record your number as you go by. Yell the number out since she has very small eyes and no ears.
Sign up now. No walk-ons. Or come out to a viewing area anywhere on the Cape. The times are similar to a marathon. Fast boats make it in two to three hours whereas working dories take five to six hours. Cheer them on.
Here is a handy map. You can check out the list of boats already registers. 245 boats of all kinds, over 370 paddlers or rowers. Click link on this page to see current list of registrants.
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Music Around Town ~ July 14-20, 2014
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Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014 ~ The list..
Special thank you to all involved, Bradley Royds, Harry (Skip) Pardee, Frank Hawks, John Silviera ( the sound guys), Walter Peckham, the Police, the Mayor:Â Carolyn Kirk, Suzanne Egan, Gail McCarthy, Peter Van Ness, Lucky, Will Hunt, Sheila Orlando…the bands, and everyone who lives in and/or loves Gloucester…
It’s a community effort!
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Great Opportunities For Gloucester High Students
Attention all Gloucester High Students! You can still have a fun summer with FREE Gloucester U workshops, including Sail Gloucester Harbor, Explore Downtown Gloucester with Cape Ann Museum and Read and Write Anywhere. Go to gloucesteru.weebly.com to register now! For info call:
978-281-9870 ext. 12223.Â
Here are some highlights:
Cape Ann Museum & Tours of Downtown Gloucester (2 weeks Mon thorugh Thursday, July 21 – July 31)
 A program developed in collaboration with the Cape Ann Museum to help students discover unique historic events and places in our town.
Sailing and Gloucester Harbor (1)
(2 weeks, Monday through Thursday, July 21 – July 31)
Or
Sailing and the Gloucester Harbor (2)
(2 weeks, Monday through Thursday, August 18 – August 28)
Learn to sail and about natural features and history of the harbor, safety, physics of sailing, animals, and more.
GHS Students (including incoming 9th graders) find out and register for these or other FREE Gloucester U classes this summer. Go to gloucesteru.weebly.com  now, or call 978-281-9870 ext. 12223.
Thank you!
Mark Kelsey
Mark Kelsey
Technology Integration Specialist /
Co-Coordinator 21st Century Community Learning Center – “Gloucester U”
Gloucester High School
mkelsey@gloucester.k12.ma.us
978-281-9870 ext. 12223Â
32 Leslie O Johnson Rd, Gloucester MA 01930
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For Marty Luster in Black & White
For “Mahty Lusta”
Because everyone loves Marty’s B&W Photos
“When you photograph people in color you photograph their clothes.
When you photograph people in Black and White you photograph their souls.”
                                                                                          Ted Grant
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No Fuss Strawberry Shortcake On The Beach
Sunday Evening, we wrapped up another great weekend with family and friends at Niles Beach for dinner, drinks and dessert! Dinners on the beach has been a Ciaramitaro family tradition for years. My great grandparents, grandparents, and parents have passed on this summer time tradition of “PINICI” on the beach down for generations. As a little girl, I remember going to Half Moon Beach, Stage Fort Park, and Good Harbor for a “Pinici Dinner” on the beach countless times! Dinner at the Beach is a family affair from start to finish. Everyone is involved in the prep work, packing, unpacking, setup, eating, and cleanup. After years of doing it,  I think we officially have it down to a science! Last night St. Barry perfectly grilled a tasty Chipotle Flank Steak Fajita’s dinner while the kids and I tucked the cooler, beach bags, tables, and chairs into the truck just before headed over to the beach. Within minutes of our arrival at Niles, the table was set, the food was served and the feasting began under a partly cloudy sky. At the tail end of our dinner, the sun periodically peeked through passing clouds, as it set over Ten Pound Island. The sunset may not have been as colorful as Friday evenings sunset but it was equally as beautiful in its own way.  We ended our weekend on a sweet note with a refreshing no fuss Strawberry Shortcake dessert!Â
No Fuss Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
1 store bought pound cake; sliced
10-12 cups Fresh Strawberries; sliced thin
1 bottle Strawberry Liquor
3 tablespoon super fine sugar
1 Can Fresh Whipped Cream
Step-by-Step
1 place sliced strawberries in mixing bowl or large plate; sprinkle with sugar; drizzle with 3/4 cup Strawberry Liquor; mix; let rest 5-10 minutes
2 lay 1 slice pound cake on serving plates; drizzle 1 teaspoon strawberry liquor over each cake slice; top each with 1/2-1 cup of marinate strawberries; top with whipped cream; serve immediately
*Note~ Optional Substitution for Strawberry Liquor:Â Use Orange Juice or Simple Sugar Syrup
Friday Nights Niles Beach Sunset …Photo by Daughter Amanda Mohan
For my Tequila Chipotle Flank Steak recipe click link below
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The Schooner Lannon, Sunset, Buck Moon, Fireworks, Dessert
The Schooner Lannon, Sunset, Buck Moon, Fireworks, and Dessert, you could not ask for anything more!
Dessert was supplied by Sticky Fingers Pastry located at Browns Mall.
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Early Morning Gloucester Ma South Channel Black and White
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Monday July 14th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…
Marine Forecast ….
Today S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Scattered showers. Scattered tstms this morning…then a chance of tstms this afternoon. Patchy fog this morning. Some tstms may produce heavy rainfall and frequent lightning this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 nm this morning.
Tonight S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and tstms. Some tstms may produce heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Pod Cast Weather…
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4731233
Hourly Forecast…
Week Ahead :
Don’t forget to check out my “Wicked Weather” Radio show on http://www.dtmwickedradio.com Sat Nights 8-9pm EST !
Last Weeks Show on IHeart Radio …
http://www.iheart.com/talk/show/24294947/?episode_id=26957577
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Sunday Bruch at Giuseppe’s Ristorante with Jazz Music
Eggs Benedict and Pulled Pork/Egg and Ham Wrap with Bloody Mary – Great Bruch at Giuseppe’s Ristorante
We also had the pleasure of meeting Memory Layne’s Parents John and Robin.
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Community Photos 7/15/14
Hillside from Peter Digre
Note To Kim Smith:
Hey Kim:
The milkweeds are ready.
Can you send some butterflies over?
Greg Gibson
Hi there,
I just stumbled on Good Morning Gloucester, and thought I’d add this photo to the collection. My family owned Rockholme for several years, perhaps 1952-1955. Daniel & Frances Kagno, J.William & Bernice Finkel. This was before the name changed to Shepherd’s Cove, and before it was winterized. I’m sure I can find better photos. It’s so beautiful now!
From Faithe Raphael
Photos taken evening of 7/12/2014 From Eric Schwartz
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Snapshots from Whirlwind 24 Hours in NYC
UN Headquarters, NYC
Wednesday and Thursday were spent on a whirlwind trip to NYC for my husband Tom to meet with literary agents. 
Upon arriving Wednesday night, our daughter Liv took us to a wonderful Italian restaurant at Chelsea Market, Giovanni Rana Pastificio and Cucina, which specializes in pasta dishes. Every bite of every dish was out-of-this-world delish however, she and I both agreed that the Squid Ink Linguine, Broccoli Rabe, and Lobster entrée was extra-extraordinary. 
After dinner we explored the HighLine, which is only a short walk from the Market and is especially festive and fun at dusk.
View from the HighLine
The HighLine was bustling with young couples, old couples, families, friends meeting for dinner and drinks after work, and tourists, too. The gardens are exquisitely maintained and beautiful any time of year, day or night. How well the gardens are cared for is reflected in how very much they are enjoyed by visitors. The HighLine gardens are so appreciated that they even illuminate the flowers! 
View of the Chrysler Building from the HighLine
The following morning, Thursday, I walked around Tudor City Parks in the UN headquarter’s neighborhood and then took Liv to a charming French restaurant near the theatre where she works.
Bold and beautiful heart-shaped foliage of our native Redbud tree (Cercis canadensis) at the Tudor City Greens
The trip was too brief but very successful though I have to warn our readers that if you are traveling by car to New York City, the construction traffic homeward in the northbound lanes was horrendous, on both Routes 15 and 95. It took us seven hours to get home!
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If you go to Giovanni Rana Pastificio and Cucina, you have to try their Lambrusco “Pruno Nero” Cleto Chiarli, a wonderful sparkling red wine that is round and flavorful of fruit and berries, but not at all sweet. The color is an inky purple red and the wine is equally as rich tasting as its hue. Lambrusco “Pruno Nero” Cleto Chiarli is not your grandfather’s Lambrusco.
Lambrusco Pruno Nero is definitely worth seeking out and makes a refreshing summer beverage. I’ll mention it to Kathleen at Savour Wine and Cheese and perhaps she’ll give it a try at the shop. We’ll let you know if she does.
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Tom Hauck Reading at Toad Hall Bookstore Wednesday July 16th
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Buck Moon
I think I finally got a picture of the moon
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I See Moolongz
I See Moolongz is an amazing new illustrated book for all ages about accessing our inner power that the universe just pushed into being, which I have launched a Kickstarter campaign to get published.  Please check out my campaign, and the great Kickstarter video our Joey produced for it.  If you like the concept, please back it.  The Moolongz are waiting for everyone to say: “I See Moolongz”. Â
E.J. Lefavour
http://www.hobbithousestudio.com
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Stage Fort Park Concert – Sunday July 13
Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave., Gloucester, MA
July 13 @ 7pm
4EVERFAB – NEW ENGLAND’S
Featuring brilliant lead vocals, precise three-part harmonies and outstanding musicianship, 4EverFab plays The Beatles…From The Cavern Club to Abbey Road. Based in Massachusetts, but playing throughout the New England area, 4EverFab is simply the best Beatles tribute band you will hear.Â
BEST BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND
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Kickin’ It in Rockport!
What a ball! Â On Saturday morning men and women from the United States Navy joined forces with some young and eager kickball stars from Rockport. Â The results were a mad game of Kickball! Â The Midshipmen (trust me when I say I did some research to figure out the correct terms to use for these awesome men and women…but, since they were out of uniform, I’m at a loss) were unbelievable with the kids and, while the game was competitive, it was also hysterical to watch. Â Children 6 years old and older were welcome to register in advance for the opportunity to play with and against the Navy. Â At the end of the game they game some younger children (including the Finnster) a chance to kick and run the bases as well.
Thanks to all of those involved! Â Lasting memories for these young kids for sure.
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Supermoon Rising Over Thacher Island Last night
Bridget Mathews shares her stunning photos of last nights beautiful Supermoon!
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Kevin and Kellen On Connemara Bay Fishing Charters Looking For Shark ID Of Shark Caught In Gloucester Harbor
Hey Joe Attached are 2 pics of the shark we caught last week.
Brief:
Last week onboard one of our inshore striped bass charters we stumbled across this shark while fishing with live mackerel for bait. The frightening part of the encounter was that we were up in Gloucester Harbor. We caught a second one that measured slightly over 5 feet long. Can anyone identify this thing?
Kevin & Kellen
Good Morning Gloucester 