Nichole’s Picks 2/20 +2/21

Pick #1:  The New England Boat Show

We had a fantastic time at the boat show yesterday and it is a great way to spend a day. We find that most of the boat dealers have the patience of saints with the kids as they climb, explore, and dream onboard the boats.

It helps that adults are only $15 and children under 15 years of age are totally FREE

DATES & HOURS

Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM

http://www.newenglandboatshow.com/

Pick #2:  Dave and Buster’s is Now in Woburn

My boys LOVE it here.  We’ve hiked to the Braintree location and even all the way to Providence.  Now that there is a new location open in Woburn….I’m guessing we’ll clock much more time hitting the games.  Dave and Buster’s is full of really great grown-up games…it is no Chuck E. Cheese. The kids are still going to rack up points or tickets and are still going to score some “stuff” that you don’t really need junking up your house, but at least the games are a blast…even for the parents.  The restaurant is pretty good too.

READ ALL ABOUT DAVE AND BUSTER’S HERE

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Pick #3:  Winter Fun at Camp Thoreau

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As always, for a more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid

Red Cross Community Blood Drive March 3rd at Our Lady’s

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March 3rd the Gloucester Knights of Columbus will be helping the American Red Cross with a community blood drive from 2 to 7pm at the Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish Hall. Come help us reach our goal of 30 pints!

http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmo…/…/chooseDonationTime.jsp

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Presidential Forum Viewing Party Cancelled

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cancel-01Viewing Party on Wednesday, February 17, at SeniorCare Inc. has been cancelled.

SeniorCare has been notified of last-minute changes in the format of the Candidates’ Forum on February 17. In addition, the only candidate to have confirmed their participation at this time is Bernie Sanders– and he is not scheduled to appear until 4:00 p.m.

Due to the scheduling delays and uncertainty of candidates appearances, SeniorCare is cancelling the viewing event.

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Wine + Sundaes = School Vacation Bliss

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Looking for something to do with the kiddos this week? Latitude 43 is offering make your own sundaes now through Friday in honor of school vacation.

Picture it: You have a refreshing cocktail in one hand and chopsticks in the other, all while the kids work diligently on their sundae masterpiece. It almost sounds too good to be true.

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Make your own sundaes are only available through Friday, so be sure to come in now to enjoy!  Latitude 43 is located at 25 Rogers Street I 978.281.0223.

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WHEN SWANS DRINK SALTWATER, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SALT?

Several weeks ago, in response to a question sent in by a reader that asked can swans drink seawater, we responded yes, because just above the eyes and under the skin, they have a gland that removes salt from their blood stream and concentrates it in a solution that is excreted from their nostrils. In the photo below, you can see sunlight coming through the nare holes, which are near the base of the bill. When the swan shakes its head, the salt is removed through the nares. Most species of birds have nare holes, which lead to the nasal cavity within the skull, which is part of the respiratory system.

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Please join us Thursday night at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. For more information on my illustrated talk”Beautiful Birds of Cape Ann” visit this post here.

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Tonight’s Special Guest: ToniAnn Enes 7-10pm @ The Rhumb Line 2.17.2016

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This week:
Meatloaf dinner w/mushroom gravy – $10.95

Wednesday, February 17th – 7pm
Special Guest:
TONI ANN!

Beautiful music, sweet spirit, great jam – every time.  Come
out and have some fun with Toni Ann Enes! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
John Rockwell
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Fozzie Hill

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Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂



 

WHASSUP HOMIE

Testing out a new long lens for my still camera and I think I love it!

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Can’t Touch Your Toes? Bend Your Knees! : ) At Cape Ann Power Yoga

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Have you seen our posts, flyers, or happy students walking out onto Main Street? You haven’t taken the leap and come up the stairs to Cape Ann Power Yoga?

Here is YOUR chance.

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People have been asking and we’ve been listening. We are offering a four part series to introduce you to our strengthening and rejuvenating practice.

Cape Ann Power Yoga

Four Saturdays – February 20, 27, March 5, 12

11:00am-12:30pm

$50 per person

Click Here for More Information and to Sign up

A limited class size and focus on basics allows you to be in the company of other newer or brand new students, ask questions and get answers, and take the first step on a life changing journey.

HOW TO

This isn’t the “cool kids club”. There is no secret handshake, you don’t need fancy pants, or a $100 mat. Come as you are. After the first class you can go to Marshall’s or…

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Ann and Mike Lafferty Represent! In Arkansas

Another exotic spot for GoodMorning Gloucester to be represented. Ann and Mike Lafferty in Arkansas for the winter

rode the Indian motorcycle to dine in Paris. 

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Ocean Effect Snow

The same morning earlier this week that everyone was out photographing gorgeous images of sea smoke, I took this photo.  While we didn’t receive new snow fall during the night, the homes and landscape at the end of our street were covered with ocean effect snow early the next morning.  It was kind of cool to see.

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