
Interesting reflections on the window near Magnolia Beach at sunset

My View of Life on the Dock

From my Family to Yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019! If the New Year brings hopes of a new home into your future, please get in touch with me for exceptional Real Estate service! Together we can make that happen. Buying or Selling! I look forward to hearing from you.
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Sunday, December 16th, we had our 47th Annual Christmas Caroling sojurn to Seacoast Nursing and Rehab. Facility, McPherson and Curtis Clark Elderly Housing Facilities, When we started in 1971 we had 3 people, yesterday we had between 35 and 40 and the Trolley took us to the destinations. Before we left the house, we had a lot of great food thanks to my lovely wife who spent hours cooking and hosted the party from start to finish. (I married well!!). As I had recently had a 3 day stay in the hospital, I was not able to play guitar or sing (some say the sound improved), but everyone stepped up: My daughter Cheri, who is among other things a music teacher, took over as musical director and did a fantastic job, Dave Proper, did a great job on the piano, as did Pete Favazza on guitar. I just sat there enjoying the music and watching my 3 granddaughters dancing and singing and bringing smiles to the residents. Santa Claus was a standout, dancing with all the ladies while a few of them tried to kiss him. After the singing most of us came back to the house and had coffee and desert. Thanks again to all who made it possible to not have to cancel this year. Wait’ll next year;
Bob Whynott
It’s no wonder Donna (and others) love it here so much. Some views from a recent mild Saturday down at Magnolia Beach.




Monday, December 31st come join us in in celebrating the New Year from 5pm-12am with free swim-full menu w/specials-cash bar-party favors for the kids-overnight stays-limited rooms available.

Karin and Justin | Floating Lotus

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Tiny flakes falling through the trees, making that distinct pitapat sound of snowdrops landing on crisp frozen leaves below. But wait, the sun was shining and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. An assembly of Redpolls overhead, hungrily teasing seeds from the tree’s cones were creating a shower of snow-seeds.
I followed along ever so quietly as the flock moved from tree to tree, expertly pulling the cones apart for the small kernel held within.
Returning several times to the same trail and hoping to catch sight again but, with most of the cones gone, so too were the Redpolls.
The Common Redpoll is a species of finch with a distinct crimson cap that looks like a mini French beret, giving the song bird a bit of a rakish appearance.
Their small yellow bills evolved to eat small seeds, such as those of thistles and birches. Some studies show that in winter Redpolls subsist almost entirely on birch seeds.
Common Redpolls have been known to survive temperatures of -65 degrees below and even sleep at night in snow tunnels that can be up to a foot long. Redpolls nest in the Arctic tundra; we only ever see them during the winter months.
FIVE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
Known as “Little Miss Dynamite,” Brenda Lee was only nine years old when she recorded “I’m Gonna Lasso Santa Claus.” I’ve been singing this to Charlotte, and she Loves it!
In 2002, Brenda Lee was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Notice of Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 8:00 pm.
Gloucester House Restaurant
63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
CAPE ANN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.
The Annual Meeting of the Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra, Inc. will be held at the Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA, on Wednesday, January 16, 2018, at 8:00pm. The purpose of this meeting is to hear reports of the past year’s activity by the Music Director, President, Treasurer, Manager and Board Officers. The meeting is also convened to elect Directors and Officers for the period from January 18, 2019 through January 19, 2020. The meeting will be preceded by a cocktail reception at 6:30pm (cash bar) and buffet dinner ($45/per person) at 7:00 pm. There will be musical entertainment throughout the evening. It is not necessary to attend the reception in order to attend the Annual Meeting. For tickets or further information please contact Cape Ann Symphony via phone: 978-281-0543 or website: www.capeannsymphony.org.
We are so lucky to feel appreciative of our beautiful sunsets.
Magnolia Beach pink sand, pink sky and pink ocean

This photo was taken from Shore Road, same night 5 minutes apart.






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