Month: April 2016
Follow us to the Finish Line
Gloucester Writers’ Group will be held at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. Sorry for the error on the post from Wednesday.
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Are we there yet Earth Day? Art Love & Harmony
Happy Earth Day! If you missed Patti Amaral’s every day is Earth Day letter to the editor it’s a great way to begin your morning. Her letter made me think about this street art in Gloucester. Does anyone know who painted it and how it came about? Is it unique?
The mural is located out of sight behind Dunkin’ Donuts. I am a Dunkin regular. Admittedly a drive-thru is not a promising Earth Day post. There’s a reward with this one: a sun dappled park scene where everyone and their dog are enjoying the open air, lunch, the sun, the moment–and they pick up after themselves!
Patti, Donna, Amy– in this world Everyone is pitching in, all lyrical limbs. There’s even a bit of perspective.Ten years ago, the mural wrapped so you might not catch the whole story with just one queue. You’d need to drive through again and it wouldn’t bother you a bit. Over time, low and lush hydrangea beneath the mural were broken up and dispersed among planters. Small billboards with local advertising sprouted; it’s hard to find fault with that business effort. We hoped it was only a trial. It wasn’t. My young sons felt badly for the painting when ads were pasted right up to the mural’s edge and (eek!) atop. The day came when they said no way to that drive through. (We may have wrote the owners please move the signs a little more to the left and can you fix it?)
It’s been years and I forgot about the painting. The billboard clutter was drastically reduced. Unfortunately there’s no harmony in 104.9 smack dab in the middle of the painting. And is it churlish on Earth Day to wish that the 2 evergreen somethings that have grown too tall for that site could be cropped, instead of the image? If that sign (sorry 104.9) was scooched over and off…cue the Earth Day music.
Fifth Dimension’s 1969 chart topping Age of Aquarius – Let the Sunshine In. The clip includes scenes from Hair. My dear friend blasts this song first thing Earth Day morning. What’s on your Earth Day playlist?
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la roche sur la plume
“the rock over the feather”
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Happy Earth Day!
My earth day view on the way to work this morning. Just a quick iPhone shot at the Mill River but still enough to appreciate the peacefulness of the morning! Happy Earth Day!
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Hard Hat Smiles
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Change of Plans
Hi Peeps:
Since Cape Ann SUP is cleaning the beach tomorrow we should go to Stage Fort Park to clean up.
Saturday: April 23, 2016
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
Where: Stage Fort Park
Thanks all
Sorry for the late notice
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Scenes of Summer
We’re away on vacation this week and rather than boring you with photos of my boys all over Orlando, I’ve taken the opportunity to go through lots of random photos that make me think of summer. Here are just a few.
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Pet of the week-Simba
Super Senior Simba here! I am a sweet and mellow fellow with an affectionate nature. I like to relax in sunny window perches and taking long cat naps. I am looking forward to enjoying my Golden Years by taking things slow, snacking often, playing freely and loving without abandon. How about you? I am looking for a family who is willing and able to love me for the rest of my days. Maybe this could be you? Then stop by and visit with me today! The Super Seniors program is supported in part by a grant from the Petco Foundation. Please check out our website for all available animals and to support us in our Gloucester Pride Stride Effort to raise funds for veterinary care. http://www.capeannanimalaid.org
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The Cerebral Lobsterman Tony Gross Represents! In Sweeden
Vasa ship Stockholm Sweden
Statue of Hurcules at the Vasa museum in Stockholm.
King Sven first king of Sweden
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Our Lobstermen Have Lobster Traps For Sale If You Need Some
Leave a comment on this post if you need any and I can let you know how to get them. They cost around $80 for a new trap and the ones they are selling are all ready to go for $25 firm You just need lines and buoys.
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Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 4/22/16 www.capeanncommunity.com
Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board
A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.
The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com
To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.
Volunteer Drivers Needed in Rockport
April 21, 2016 ~ trixy546 ~ Edit
SeniorCare is looking for drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels in Rockport. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a frail elder, please contact Paula Curley at 978-281-1750 x560.
Do You Have 2 Hours to Spare to Help a Frail Elder?
Maritime Gloucester Happenings
Image ~ April 21, 2016 ~ maritimegloucesterprograms
JD forwards-
ROCKY NECK 5K
Great race and helps support the arts.
Register before May 1 and get a free tshirt and the post race buffet at the Studio makes the entry fee a bargin.
You can register online by going to www.rockyneck5k.com or get a registration form at the Lone Gull.
Please pass this on to any runners I may have missed.
The race is capped at 400 so don’t delay or you will miss out !
Participants Registered Before May 1 Will Receive a
Custom Rocky Neck 5K T-shirt.
Go to www.rockyneck5k.com to register online or visit the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. to obtain a paper registration form.
The event is sponsored by the Rocky Neck Art Colony to benefit Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District and the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Building Fund. With chip-timed results, participants may compete individually or as a team in the popular Team Challenge. The Run/Walk along the breathtakingly beautiful seaside course will be capped off by a festive post-Race brunch celebration on the deck at Rocky Neck’s The Studio Restaurant.
The Rocky Neck 5K Run/Walk & Team Challenge is a fun community ‘happening’ to benefit RNAC, a neighborhood-based, volunteer organization committed to preserving Rocky Neck’s unique arts and maritime cultural heritage. Open to all, beginners can experience the joy of exercise in the outdoors while experienced runners can sharpen their times on a forgiving course. Everyone will enjoy creating memories individually or in a team with colleagues, family and friends.
The Team Challenge provides a great opportunity for groups from businesses, non-profits, clubs and affiliations of every size to show their colors, build organizational pride and share an experience to be long remembered.
The USATF (United States of America Track and Field) sanctioned event will take off from the Causeway on Rocky Neck. It will return along Gloucester’s ocean-rimmed Back Shore to finish on Rocky Neck where all participants are invited for a celebratory post-Race brunch and awards ceremony at The Studio Restaurant and Deck overlooking picturesque Smith Cove on Gloucester Harbor.
The Race start will be at 9 a.m., with packet pickup at Race Headquarters in the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck from 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM. Race participation is limited to 400. Participants registered before May 1 will receive a custom Rocky Neck 5K T-shirt.
If spots are still available on Race day, walk-in registration will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sign up early to insure participation. Go to www.rockyneck5k.com to register online or visit the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. to obtain a paper registration form.
Volunteers will be positioned to direct visitors to street parking as well as designated lots in and around Rocky Neck. Space will be available in Rocky Neck Park along the Causeway for everyone to meet and warm up before the Race kicks off.
Earth Day Activities at Common Crow
Celebrate Earth Day with Common Crow
Dear Common Crow Fans,
We are celebrating EARTH DAY at the store this Saturday, April 23.
Please join us for a fun day with music, free samples, family art activities, plant talks and . . .
The long awaited, one day only, GREENLIFE FLASH SALE from 10-5pm!
Hope to see you all there!
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Which is a bigger emotional hit for you, The Loss of David Bowie or Prince?
HAPPY EARTH DAY/EARTH WEEKEND!
Last evening I was making audio recordings of marsh sounds for film projects and could not have picked a better night. Not only were the spring peepers loudly calling, the blackbirds were singing well past sundown. The resulting combination of bird songs and peepers created a veritable symphony.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEcRzyfDymy/
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EDITED W/EMAIL CONTACT INFO Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Spring Peeper Field Trip Tonight at 9pm
EDITOR’S NOTE: To correspond with CAVPT, please email at cavpt@yahoo.comRick Roth writes from Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
DID I MENTION WE NEED VOILUNTEERS FOR THIS WEEKEND?!?
And… there will be a field trip tonight. Almost all the salamanders have left the vernal pools and gone back to the woods. We might see a few. Peepers should be screaming. Meet at Walgreen’s parking lot on Main Street at 9pm. Look for my van, White Lightning.
My cell phone is still out of order. So… those of you that have been calling or texting that you are helping with these shows, please respond to this email. If you have not been calling or texting respond to this email anyway. We need you.
Okay… CAVPT basically has three components: protection of wetlands and wildlife habitat, education- this is where we teach people about the importance of wetlands and wildlife habitat, and fundraising, which is where we get the money to do this. So… this weekend we have apportunities to accomplish two of these goals, education and fundraising. But we can’t do it without volunteers. So far I have a total of one volunteer besides me for two shows. Please get in touch and tell me you want to volunteer this weekend.
TWO SHOWS AGAIN THIS WEEKEND, so… we will need lots of volunteers:
Saturday April 23, 2016 somewhere around noon or 1pm.
Snakes of New England and the World- one hour live animal presentation.
Earth Fest at Lynn Woods, Lynn MA- Pennybrook Rd. entrance.
Sunday April 24, 2016
Gloucester Pride Stride, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
Pride Stride starts at noon. We will be there with some sort of live animal exhibit for the after walk party.
We need people to walk for CAVPT and people to help with the exhibit.
And… keep gathering those yard sale items for the Big Giant Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team/Kestrel Educatrional Adventures Yard Sale, Saturday May 28, 2016 9am-1pm, St. Peter’s Square in Gloucester. Rain date- Saturday June 4th.
Thanks, Rick
we only have one earth, save it
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Me and My Shadow
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Early morning
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First Calico #Lobster Of The Season @CaptJoeLobster #GloucesterMA @NEAQ Says They’re Incredibly Rare.
The New England Aquarium pegs the odds of getting one at 1 in 30 million. Read the article here
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Joey: “Who in their right mind uses Red Mulch?”
This has been a burning GMG question for years now. Joey believes that anyone who uses red mulch is a sociopath, only sane people use black mulch. This is a photo of red and black mulch. Equal piles. I will be graphing the usage of the mulch over the next two weeks.
The problem is, this is right next to Fenway Park so we might find that only gardening sociopaths live in the Fenway area.
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A Song About “How the Chickens got to the Other side of the Street”
Good Morning Gloucester 