I’m very much looking forward to bringing my traditional Rhumb Line Wednesday into your home. When we go live, please feel free to tune in, get comfy, pour yourself a cocktail and make believe you’re here with me. Love to you’z ~ Fly
A SPECIAL NOTE: Allen Estes has just now suggested (and I agree) that logistics are more than delicate when it comes to safely sharing space and gear among multiple artists. For this reason, he has chosen to step down as guest, and I have chosen to eliminate the guest format entirely. Going forward, I’ll be performing these live stream shows exclusively as solo artist. It’s just the wise thing to do. Hope you agree. ~ Fly
My son loves the caprese. My mother in law loves the chicken salad. Great vodka cream sauce! I also grab their bread and sauce and dips at area supermarkets, too. Virgilio’s makes fresh bread next level. As in All. Day. Long.
Virgilio’s Bakery & Deli
“Bread of the Fishermen” since 1961 29 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 VirgiliosBakery.com
Alexandra’s Bread, 265 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Call the day before for your favorite loaves, rolls, cookies, scones and other sweet treats. They have been busy and selling out, and can make more if they know the orders ahead of time. A surprise at this time: people have been buying new dish towels and vintage ware (washable!), and greeting cards to go.
What’s your favorite bread at Alexandra’s?
p.s. If it lasts that long, their french bread freezes well and makes fantastic overnight french toast.
Alexandra’s Bread : (978) 281-3064
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Hey, I am sewing masks for the folks on the front line…I just have to do something for this crisis. I have heard different opinions as to how much it helps but most say it is better than nothing. Many folks are doing this in my area so the craft stores are out of elastic. Does anyone have some I can have? Even on Amazon it is going to take weeks to get. Anyone wanna join me? I have lots of fabric to donate. LMK. Stay safe.
Hours for March SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Please call first. (603) 359-2713
Stay safe out there…
Also by appointment and by chance…call (603) 359-2173
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These are unprecedented times, and we must be both brave and prudent. Recently we have seen that our special places have become sanctuaries for those seeking safe spaces to get out of their homes, to occupy their families, to get exercise, to spend time with animals, to practice social distancing with acreage to spare. We are grateful to provide these opportunities, for the chance to serve in both times of leisure and in times of stress.
Thus, with today’s announcement from Governor Charlie Baker to suspend all non-essential businesses, we are saddened to announce that we will comply with this advisory by closing all Trustees properties beginning tomorrow, March 24 until April 7. All staff who are not involved in the care and maintenance of agricultural production and necessary operational care will be at home. All gates and parking lots will be closed and we ask the public to respect these barriers. We will continue to operate our agricultural operations in compliance with the guidelines issued for the care and feeding of animals, and the production and distribution of food. Our farms will only be available for the pick-up of food products.
We recognize that many of our properties are without gates and are within safe walking distance from others and could be safely visited within the parameters of the Governor’s directive. We ask that those who choose to visit those properties be respectful, follow guidelines about litter, safety, and dog behavior. We understand that these changes will feel dire to many who have come to rely on the daily use of our properties. We ask that everyone comply with the Governor’s orders, that you respect the closures of our properties, and that you keep your families and others safe during this unpredictable time.
Despite our closures, we will continue to pay all staff. We are available to answer emails and questions, can process Memberships and gifts made online, and we are working to creating virtual resources that you can enjoy at home.
Thank you for understanding how difficult this decision was. When we receive word from officials that it is safe to gather, we look forward to welcoming all back to our special places.
For more information: http://www.thetrustees.org/athome
I mean, I’ve been kind of wondering what all of the sports networks would be covering during these long weeks, but I didn’t give it much thought. But then Sunday night I found my husband watching “Dodge Juggle.” What? So, I had to look into it. You’ve all probably heard about it…but, I hadn’t.
Turns out it’s a thing….and it was part of ESPN8: The Ocho’s all day line up of sports…. “seldom seen sports” as ESPN affectionately calls them. I’m so sad I missed much of the line up, but maybe you can find it on demand. I listed all of the events included in The Ocho below…along with some videos from a few of the competitions.
Straight out of “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” and in an attempt to fill the void for viewers in need of competitive sports content, ESPN is bringing back ESPN8: The Ocho with “a full 24 hours of seldom seen sports” programming Sunday on ESPN2, the network announced Thursday.
This will be the fourth version of ESPN8: The Ocho since 2017, inspired by the 2004 movie starring Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and the late Rip Torn as Dodgeball legend Patches O’Houlihan.
Some of the self-explanatory events scheduled for Sunday include the Stupid Robot Fighting League, Jelle’s Marble Runs, Cherry Pit Spitting, Sign Spinning and World Sport Cup Stacking championships, as well as events in Cornhole, axe throwing, arm wrestling Spikeball, putt-putt golf and stone skipping.
Yes, there even will be a Dodgeball tournament involving teams from the United States and Canada, although it’s unclear if it will feature Peter LeFleur (played by Vaughn) and his Average Joe’s Gymnasium squad pitted against White Goodman (portrayed by Stiller) and his Globo Gym.
Home sewers across the country are pitching in to make face masks for hospitals. Local Essex shop owner Georgeanne Richards from Sea Meadow Gifts and Gardens has been sharing how she and her sewing warriors are organizing, sewing, and collecting supplies for these much needed facial masks.
Georgeanne writes, “There is a desperate need for 1/4 inch flat elastic or elastic cord as you see in the photos.
The elastic is used to hold the masks in place. About 14” of elastic is used for each mask. Please check your home craft and sewing spaces for much needed elastic. Your very much appreciated donations can be placed in a bag and left on Sea Meadow’s porch in the boat planter on the bench.”
Sea Meadow is located at 7 Main Street Essex.
There are several styles of masks and here are instructions for two. Both these sets of directions are written very clearly and are super simple to follow.
Charlotte and I caught a glimpse of a wonderfully energetic Red Fox this morning. It was all over the field vigorously digging in the ground for mice and voles, running in a sort of leaping and prancing manner, rolling around in the grass, and then just before heading into the wooded edge, it took a long pause to poop.
I at first did not understand what was going on with its fur. You can see a funny looking fluff of white remains on the tail and parts of it coat are still thick with winter fur whereas the fur was very short in other areas. I didn’t think it was mange because he appeared full of vim and vigor.
Both Red and Gray Fox begin to moult (or shed) their fur in spring. The shorter and cooler summer coat grows in while the long shaggy coat falls out, still clinging in some areas. Perhaps the Fox was rolling in the grass to help rid itself of the old coat.
Rolling in the grass
Pausing to poop
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Tired of buying the same old boring Easter chocolate from the supermarket? Maybe this year you don’t want to or can’t make it to the market! Spice up your Easter basket this year with our personalized chocolate eggs made in store by own our Kristen!!
They can be made with either milk or white chocolate and can be personalized with a name.
The best part is everything is edible, including the grass, so Peter Cotton Tail approves!
Each is $14 and we will be taking orders until April 9th, 2020!🐣🐰
Leave a message here, direct message me or come to the cafe’ and see our take-out window to place your order!
I can take Venmo and we can deliver!!
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First we want to thank everyone for their generosity over the past week. As the ground shifted beneath our feet last week we had to lay-off 90% of our beloved staff and move to a new business model of curbside pickup. It’s been tough obviously but the number of well wishes and takeout orders have helped raise our spirits.
With continued optimism, we hope to stay open and serve our community in these surreal times. When we get through it we hope to hire everyone back and probably have a really, really big party.
Until this is over the staff that have been let go could use some assistance. We’ve set up a relief fund for our affected employees located on our website. If any of our customers are able to contribute it would mean a great deal at this time.
We’re excited to offer our monthly burger special this Wednesday the 25th. We expect to run out and would like to give all of you the option to reserve one online before Wednesday. If you’re worried about not getting one please go to our websitewhere we’ll explain how it works.
The following Wednesday, April 1st, We’ll be offering our monthly fried chicken special and give you the same reservation option we’re using for Burger Wednesday.
Starting Thursday March 6th we’ll bring back non-pizza entrees for all our GF friends, starting with Massachusetts raised beef short rib and then moving to a delicious roast chicken from Green Circle Farm the following week.
We’ll post our menu to the website every time it changes but we’re trying to keep things a bit simpler for the time being.
-sincerely Short & Main
WEDNESDAY MARCH 25 BURGER NIGHT fresh-ground grass-fed beef from jordan farms
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 FRIED CHICKEN chicken from green circle farms
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Bulk Order
Pick up Saturday March 28, at Alprilla Farm 10-1pm. Order by Wednesday midnight.
Hello Friends of Cedar Rock Gardens,
We wanted to reach out with an opportunity to get delicious local produce, from us here at Cedar Rock Gardens and from our friends over at Alprilla Farm in Essex, along with a few other awesome local producers in bulk quantities at wholesale prices.
We Hope you are all keeping your head up in this time of uncertainty. Our friends Noah and Sophie Courser-Kellerman over at Alprilla Farm in Essex grow vegetables that are distributed in the fall and winter. They have had a terrific season this year and have enough food to be able to team up with us to bring you a vast selection of goods for a bulk order pick up. We have added our selections of fresh greens to their delicious roots, produce, wheat and beef options to give you the best local choice for all your eating needs.
Alprilla Farm is hosting the bulk pick up at their farm in Essex and all orders will be done through their new website (see link below). You will find a message from Sophie below detailing the pick up and how to order. We hope you enjoy the holiday season and we look forward to seeing you next spring!
Thanks,
Your farmers,
Elise and Tucker Smith
Cedar Rock Gardens
From Alprilla Farmers Noah and Sophie
I trust this newsletter finds you and all your loved ones safe and healthy. We are having one more bulk order to finish out the season.
Pick up is Saturday March 28th, 10-1 pm at Alprilla farm.
A very simple pick-up of your boxed order with minimal interaction.
And we’re hosting lots of other vendors on our platform!
We don’t usually plan for selling food in March, but we are hearing an immense call for good food to stock up on. We still have some vegetables and grains from our winter stores plus some fresh greens coming in the greenhouse and it feels important to get them out and feeding people in these uncertain times. We also have a number of friends with considerable inventory on their farms. The bulk order platform we’ve been using since October is in many ways well suited to the situation: you can stock up on pantry staples and good fresh food alike with minimal exposure by ordering ahead. We’ll set it up so you can just pull in the driveway, grab your box and leave payment.
You’ll find greens, carrots, cabbage, radish and celeriac aplenty from us and Cedar Rock Gardens. There are mushrooms from Fat Moon Farm! Both aged and fresh goat cheeses from Valley View. Eggs from Grant Family Farm. Maple syrup from Iron Ox Farm. Sauerkraut from Pigeon Cove Ferments. Fresh milled grains and a fresh batch of tortillas from Alprilla and delicious beans from our friends at Baer’s Best in Berwick Maine.
On our ordering site, we had to do a little work around to enable pay and pick up in person:
Fill your cart with what you like.
Check out.
You have to enter your shipping info though we are not shipping anything to you.
You don’t pay anything when you order, so skip through this section online and pay in cash or check when you pick up.
Your should get a confirmation email and your total is the subtotal listed.
Any trouble, feel free to email me. Ordering is open to everyone. Feel free to spread the word and share the link with friends!
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Good Morning Gloucester 