
Gloucester Pick Up Football 1981 From Jackie Bennett

My View of Life on the Dock




Git yer hat and boots and come join me on the dance floor as we sashay about to the fun country bluesy tunes by The Bumper Jacksons, The Quebe Sisters and Hot Club of Cowtown. Don’t know these bands? Well get ready for some earworms cause you will be humming and singing these tunes all week. My personal favorite, Give Me a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer. Check out the song here
If you are new to Nia with Linda, these streaming classes are free. Share with anyone who you feel needs a little movement and fun in their lives during this period of social isolation.
So here is how it works. It will be easier for you if you download the Zoom client for meetings for a desktop or laptop, or the app for phones and tablets.
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Git yer hat and boots and come join me on the dance floor as we sashay about to the fun country bluesy tunes by The Bumper Jacksons, The Quebe Sisters and Hot Club of Cowtown. Don’t know these bands? Well get ready for some earworms cause you will be humming and singing these tunes all week. My personal favorite, Give Me a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer. Check out the song here
If you are new to Nia with Linda, these streaming classes are free. Share with anyone who you feel needs a little movement and fun in their lives during this period of social isolation.
So here is how it works. It will be easier for you if you download the Zoom client for meetings for a desktop or laptop, or the app for phones and tablets.
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Ok, so next time we can travel safe, Joey C., James E., Vito F., Anthony C., and whoever else is down, we gotta go!!!

Gov. Baker announced that 52 testing sites across Massachusetts will be available to those who have attended large gatherings in the last two weeks (think protests, among others). Testing will be available Wednesday and Thursday this week (June 17 and 18) FREE. You are strongly encouraged to get tested if you’ve been in a large gathering recently. Results will be provided to each participant and you will be encouraged to share those results with your doctor.
It is available to everyone and will be provided FREE of charge. You do not need to have symptoms. Although I do not see a Gloucester location, there are plenty nearby. List and further information from Mass.gov/covid-gettested. Some sites are appointment only, so check ahead.
If you’ve been wondering if you should be tested, this is your opportunity!









Foggy morning view from Harbor Loop back to artist Fitz Henry Lane‘s former home and studio. June 12, 2020


We spent a couple of hours on Conomo Point the other day. It really is one of the most beautiful places I know. The layers of colors between the grass, sand, water, trees, and sky are breathtaking.














Organizers have decided to do their best to continue the tradition of the St. Peter’s Novena even in the absence of the traditional June festivities. It has been announced on a Facebook page devoted specifically to Novena 2020 (search St. Peter’s Novena Gloucester MA 2020) that the novena will begin tonight, Monday June 15 at 7 PM and be available on YouTube. Further details and information available at this link.
From the Facebook page:
However, we would like to continue the tradition of the novena to coincide with the feast day of St. Peter. The first day of the novena will be available on YouTube Monday, June 15 at 7 PM. All are welcome to join us. Please go to YouTube and search St. Peters Novena Gloucester MA 2020.
Donations for upcoming Fiesta celebrations are welcome and can be sent to :
St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee
PO Box 3105
Gloucester, MA 01930
This year’s novena is devoted to praying for the eradication of COVID-19 and to pray for all that have been affected including families, victims, health care professionals and others. You are welcome to comment on the Facebook page with your own intentions.


Great news for those of us that love Eastern Point. Mass Audubon announced recently that it is now open for local visitors. A reminder to check local restrictions and guidelines before you visit any of the sanctuaries. Other sanctuaries have also opened. Mass Audubon provides additional information at this link.
This picture is kind of old, but, then again, it’s been awhile since I’ve been there!

Commercial Lobstermen Position
Experience preferred.
Must be hard working with fast hands.
Non smoker
Non drinker
Completely Drug free.
Must have own vehicle.
Call, leave message with your
Name and phone number.
No calls after 6 p.m.
781 249 2818
Thank you.
As I have mentioned several times, we have lots of wildlife right in our backyard and we watch all sorts of critters throughout the days and seasons. Recently, we were treated to a short deer story develop in the marsh. These two appeared in the late afternoon sun out in the marsh acting a little bit like strangers cautiously checking one another out. The smaller one approached the bigger one and got a hoof-cuff for its trouble. I understand this is one way white tailed deer express dominance. Looked to me like it worked………