Early morningĀ fromĀ the east side of Gloucester, after the snowstomSaint Anthony’s By the Sea
Day: January 8, 2017
ARTICLE IN THE LONDON SUNDAY TIMES FEATURING CAPE ANN: Seafood and Dunes: New Englandās Lesser-known Cape
In the distance is the glimmer of the Eastern Point lighthouse, the last sight of home for many Gloucester fishermen before they sailed into the vastness of the ocean. Dotted around the harbour are small wooden houses from which fishermenās wives would look anxiously into the bay.
Fishing has run thick in the blood of Gloucester since English settlers arrived in 1623. The city ā the oldest seaport in America ā is on Cape Ann, which juts into the Atlantic just north of Boston. Across the Cape, stretched over some of the most beautiful coastline in America, are working fishing towns, beaches of white sand, marshes, old colonial buildings and, of course, bucket loads of fresh seafood.
In the winter, with the fishermen at rest, the pace of life slows to match the regionās calm, understated beauty. This is perhaps the reason that Manchester by the Sea, the brooding drama starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams, was filmed here in the winter months. Although the movie (most of which was filmed in Gloucester) follows the lives of a working-class family, Manchester-by-the-Sea itself, which lies to the west of Gloucester, is unabashedly wealthy. Just off the main road are $14 million mansions with great sea views.
When we Brits think of the Massachusetts coastline, we think of the dreamy panoramas of Cape Cod. Indeed, most Bostonites head south to the sand dunes and salty air whenever they take a break from the city. If Cape Cod and its quaint little villages possess a special kind of serene beauty, so does the lesser-known Cape Ann. And with fewer tourists, Cape Ann ā unlike Cape Cod ā stays in character.
Gloucester’s Man at the Wheel watching the snow start
Alicia Unleashed- Size Queens
Alicia Unleashed Episode 51 taped 1/7/17 with B-Side and Hostess Alicia Cox
Happy New Year, Snow Adventure, Ā Mariah Carey, Drake and J Lo, Mr.E, Alexa, Records are back etc…
FOR JOEY
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Snow drifts at Annisquam Light
Got my snow removal chores done so I think I’m going to dig my snow shoes out for a adventure this afternoon! Ā Today reminds me of a day a couple years back when some friends and I snow shoed down to Annisquam Light after a storm on a sub-zero day! Ā Have a great sunday!

Day after the snow
Sunday morning was so beautiful for a walk.
If you live in East Gloucester this speaks to you…
Beeman School PTO is inviting you to a Swimmingly Fun day Fundraiser at The Cape Ann Marina Resort! Monday, January 16th 50% Of All Day Pass Bought Between 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Benefits Beeman School
More Cape Ann Community News-
http://www.capeanncommunity.com
2017 BRIDAL EXPO AT CRUISEPORT GLOUCESTER
Attention brides-to-be, donāt forget to pre-register for the fabulous 2017 Bridal Expo at Cruiseport Gloucester! You can bring your future husband, your bridesmaids, your families and friends, but all must pre-register by visiting www.cruiseportgloucester.com. Read all the details in the flyer.Ā
This year you can enter to win a Grand Honeymoon cruise, an overnight winter getaway at Beauport Hotel Gloucester and more! But you must be in attendance to win. See you there!