
Jimmy Dalpiaz and I Enjoyed Some Classic Destino’s Steak Bombs Yesterday After The GloucesterCast Podcast

My View of Life on the Dock

For the last 9 weeks, we’ve basically been asked 2 questions:
Cape Ann is in better shape than you may think.

We took a late afternoon walk in the woods the other night and happened upon this pair of owls. Oddly enough we were on our way out….just about to head to our car….when the two owls started to call to each other. We stopped in our tracks and soon discovered that the pair where in two different trees about fifty yards apart. Soon enough they found each other, sat together for a bit, and then separated again. I wish the sun wasn’t setting and I could have stayed longer for some better shots….but I also felt like they wanted to be left alone.



Captain Jim and Captain Nick from Cape Ann Whale Watch have provided an updated date for the opening of their 42nd season in compliance with the Governor’s reopening guidelines: Monday June 29.
But the good news is as follows copied from their Facebook page:
On a more brighter note, our SIX PASSENGER vessel, The Lady D, which we use for the Ultimate Whale Watch and Deep Sea Fishing has been cleared to take passengers starting on MONDAY MAY 25, 2020. For those of who aren’t familiar with our Ultimate Whale Watching experience, we operate this as a private charter. You and up to five of your family members or close friends (people you are comfortable with) pack up a cooler and enjoy a PRIVATE four hour whale watch! Prices are as follows: 1 to 5 people is $500.00 and up to 6 total people is $600.00. Plus you’ll receive a complimentary ticket to come back with us aboard the Hurricane 2 in the future! You can book that trip on our website at www.seethewhales.com or by calling our office at 1-800-877-5110.
Hoping to see you all onboard this summer! In the meantime, here are some pictures from a spring trip I took with Cape Ann Whale Watch April 2018:



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I designed this using an iphone App- “Vintage Logo” and Joey Ciolino put it on yesterday
Credit to Kim DiGiorgio for coming up with the perfect name last year for us!

She’ll be ready to splash today I hope!
The egrets this year as always are so beautiful and graceful.

The parking lot at Stage Fort Park appears to be open and accessible today Tuesday May 19. . The barriers previously stationed at Niles Beach have been removed. Good Harbor Beach lot remains closed.



Rina Cavallini Photos:






Article in the Gloucester Daily Times


Despite the pandemic, Fish Tales goes on! Gloucester’s popular story telling show, now in its eighth year, has already been recorded live at Gloucester Stage, and will be available for viewing on Friday evening. Tickets are can be purchased at gloucesterstage.com or by calling 978-281-4433. Just $9. More details at gloucesterwriters.org.

GloucesterCast 420 Livestream with Jim Destino, Karin Carroll, Chris McCarthy, Pat Dalpiaz, Jim Dalpiaz Nichole Wadsworth Schrafft and Joey C Taped 5/19/20
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Thank you to the people on the front lines of the crisis that are sacrificing being away from their families- First Responders, Health Care Workers, Grocery Store People, Truckers and anyone else sacrificing to keep things moving.
The State’s reopening plans and the role of the City’s Reopening Task Force
Beaches? Restaurants?
DC Report- thanks Pat and Jimmy for The Cat Toy
Would you wear a bathing suit with a huge photo of your pet’s or significant other’s face?
Pat and Jimmy delivered shields made by O’Maley teachers Dave Brown and Amy Donnolly to Danvers and they were enthusiastically received!
Good Morning Irish Sweepstakes Ticket Holders & Sellers
With the Governor modifying his “Stay At Home Advisory” yesterday, we are going to celebrate by conducting the Irish Sweepstakes Drawing via FB Premier, this Thursday at 7 pm.
Here is the link to the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/174447157221532/
Please join us and forward this email to your ticket buyers, and/or invite them to join the event via Facebook.
Also, we have 3 tickets remaining – first come, first serve – contact me today if you would like to increase your chance to win BIG!
Thanks to Paul Horovitz for this striking photo of last night’s sunset from Cambridge Beach in the Annisquam.
