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By Jim Dowd
Month: December 2014
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MAYOR KIRK IS RESIGNING.
We’re doing a podcast with her on Sunday. I’ll just simply state for now that I think she was the best Mayor we ever had and the only person with the balls to stand up to the nimbys was in fact a woman.
She was unwavering in her support for many projects that will and have vastly improved our City. I didn’t agree with everything she did but I did agree with a whole lot. I just hope we don’t end up with a Mayor that treats businesses large or small as if they are evil and encourages responsible growth rather than trying to extort and discourage potential future investment.
THANK YOU MAYOR KIRK FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE
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Let It Snow!
Love the warm temperature and balmy air but can’t help wishing for a bit of the white stuff.
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One Last Christmas Concert for 2014
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Lonely kayaks on Christmas Day
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Iguazu Falls
On the Argentine – Brazilion border, this is one of over 200 magnificent waterfalls cooperatively protected by the two nations. The falls are surrounded by thick rainforest, with both temperatures and humidity often in the nineties . It is a fascinating place, but not the most comfortable I have ever hiked in.
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Cookie Competition Winners and Last Chance Closing Party
Of course, this all takes place at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street on lovely Rocky Neck. Free, Open to all, and plenty of nearby parking.
E.J. Lefavour
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The Coolest Thing You’ll See on The Web Today- Global Shark tracker
@AndreaWBZ shared this tweet from @OCEARCH today-
Shark Katherine (data below) set off a ping this morning just off Nantucket this morning at 4:42AM. You can see the path of Shark Katherine’s travels up and down the Atlantic Coast and In the Gulf of Mexico from the pings she sends out every time she breaks the surface of the ocean. not only do they have real time data on the latest shark pings, they have videos from when the individual sharks are tagged. The whole thing is about as cool a use of the internet as I’ve seen. Check it out here
Species: White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)
Gender: Female
Stage of Life: Immature
Length: 14 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 2,300 lb.
Tag Date: Aug 20, 2013
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Nutty Redhead looking For Some help
Kind greetings Joey,
Thank you for pledging to my last Kickstarter project in October for Whole Foods Market. I didn’t reach the goal so I got nothing, that’s the rules. No credit cards were ever charged.
As you know, I have launched the project one more time. I’m already 85% funded and only have 7 days left. If you could kindly re-pledge, as the others already did, I will hit my goal. Pledging last time does not carry over to this one, as some had thought. You must pledge again. In the spirit of holiday giving, I humbly ask you to give once more. You will get 10% off all future orders along with your reward gifts listed, and you will take pride in knowing that you helped a friend in need. Happy Holidays to you and yours, Sincerely, Lisa
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1019762443/that-nutty-redhead-sayshooray-you-can-eat-nuts-aga
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“So This Is Christmas” And A Happy New Year!
HOPEFULLY!
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Little Lost Dog Bengi at Brace Cove Update
Update: GMG reader Lisa provides the following link: http://www.lostmydoggie.com/details.cfm?petid=78091. Please contact the owner if you see Bengi.
To the owner of the little white lost dog Bengi, as of 2:35 today, Thursday, he is at Brace Cove. A bunch of us tried to catch him, but he does not want to be caught. He’s going up and down the beach and tearing through the deeply thicketed path. He does not have a tag. Please let us know when Bengi finds his way home. Thank you so much.
Lisa writes:
I too saw little Bengi on Niles beach on Christmas. We had no luck catching him. Above is the link to him but no contact to the owner. Does anyone know were he belongs in Gloucester? It says this little fella has been missing since Dec 19. The police said he was reported running around Rocky Neck on Christmas Eve. If anyone knows his owner please tell them to search East Gloucester!! Last I know the little fella was seen on Grapevine.
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Rant and Poll- Let me Set The Record Straight On Ugly Sweater Contests
Toby sent me this picture of someone who won the ugly sweater contest wherever he was at yesterday-
Well it seems like the whole ugly sweater contest has officially jumped the shark. You wanna know the precise moment when the formerly cool ugly sweater contest fad jumped the shark? Well let me tell you- It’s when cottage industries all over the place started producing “Official Ugly Sweaters” for mass marketing in department stores.
The whole point of Ugly sweater contests was to find one from way back in your closet or your dad’s closet, or a thrift shop. Anyone that goes out and buys an ugly sweater new off the rack that was actually designed as being an “Ugly Sweater” does not deserve a win.
In my opinion the all time ugliest sweaters were those Coogi sweaters worn by sportscasters in the 90s-
Second point of reference determining that The Whole Ugly Sweater Contest Has Lost It’s Cool Factor?
Every single sports franchise coming out with their ugly sweater jersey-
OVER. DONE. STICK A FORK IN IT.
I’m not saying there should never be another Ugly Sweater Contest. What I Am Saying Is That Anyone That Buys An Officially Designed And Marketed AS AN UGLY SWEATER from the Get-Go Sweater, They should Not Be allowed to win the contest. Has to be vintage or get out of here with that new off the rack designed-as-an-ugly-sweater Ugly Sweater.
So Toby find that woman who took home whatever the prize was for winner of the Ugly sweater contest at your party and strip her of that title. She doesn’t deserve it. Only way she brings home the title in that contest is if no one else shows up in an ugly sweater at all.
Poll Time-
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Friday December 26th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast :
Fri W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Fri Night W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/5398187
Hourly Forecast :
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Community Photos 12/26/14
Christmas Caroling Wheeler’s Point, Gloucester – photos from Anthony Marks
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Kent Circle Christmas Tree, Glosta – photo from Anthony Marks
Thank you for your support.
Jude Abbe
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Simple Christmas Blessings
Christmas morning I was waiting for my sister to arrive from the Vineyard. I saw a white sedan pull up and a woman came to the house, carrying a small basket. She gave it to me on the porch, and said it was from the Rockport and Pigeon Cove Christmas Tree Committee, a private organization which has been giving for 116 years. I don’t know how they got my name as a person who may be in need. The basket contains fruit, raisons, candies, chocolates, and a large container of cookies. Totally unexpected, but so are all of my Christmas blessings. The saddest song for me in November was “Dreaming of a White Christmas.” Now it’s a happy song and I’m looking forward to 2015.
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Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays to All Our GMG FOBs!
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Christmas Must Be Tonight by Daryl Hall feat. Shelby Lynne
A very special rendition of “Christmas Must Be Tonight” recorded Live at Daryl’s House. I think this is a somewhat obscure Christmas song; perhaps in time Daryl Hall’s version will help it gain recognition, deservedly so!
Going down to Bethlehem, see the little son of man
Lying away in the manger, praise the Prince of Peace
Wheels start turning, fires start burning
Shine a light on the wise men journeying from the East.
[Chorus:]
How could a little baby boy, be bringing down so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
It must be Christmas, must be tonight
See the shepards on a hillside, looking up at the sky
On a cold winter night they hear the angel’s sing
In a dream I heard a voice, said fear not, come rejoice
It’s the end of the beginning, praise the new born King
Just a little baby boy, he’s brining us so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
It must be Christmas, must be tonight
[Chorus]
Then it came to pass, the child was born at last
Happened right before the star that shines on high
How could a little baby boy, be bringing down so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
It must be Christmas, must be tonight
[Chorus]
Must be tonight, it must be tonight
Christmas must be tonight
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
All right and it’s all right, Mary carried the holy light
The original recording by The Band (1977), written by Robbie Robertson.
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Wishing all our Friends of Blog a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Menorah, Photo Credit Good Morning Gloucester
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Little Lost Dog Bengi at Brace Cove
To the owner of the little white lost dog Bengi, as of 2:35 today, Thursday, he is at Brace Cove. A bunch of us tried to catch him, but he does not want to be caught. He’s going up and down the beach and tearing through the deeply thicketed path. He does not have a tag. Please let us know when Bengi finds his way home. Thank you so much.
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Santa is Coming….again
After a LOOOONG day/night, Santa will be back in Dock Square to say “Good-bye” until next year and to give all of the children of Rockport an opportunity to say “thank you” for their wonderful gifts. One of my favorite holiday traditions.
Merry Christmas!!
Good Morning Gloucester 