Day: September 22, 2020

The ol failed attempt to put a whale in a dumpster trick.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Magnolia Pier closed

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Magnolia Pier is closed to the public, until further notice.  Probably too dangerous with the wave and shaking, especially on the float and going up and down the ramp.  The float did not make it, it did not look good earlier,

 

We Finally Made It To The Office At George’s And It’s Everything I Wanted It To Be And More

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

When Dean Salah told me this was coming last winter he described a cozy spot with reasonably priced comfort pub type food with some TV’s to watch teh game and meet with friends.

It hits on all those points and then some but what I regret not asking him who designed and built the space out because it’s really beautiful inside. Warm and inviting and just absolutely what I’d call cool and hip.

What a long way Dean has taken what was already a Gloucester institution with George’s coffee shop and brought “The Office” into what you might find in a bougee Brooklyn neighborhood.

I absolutely love the place.

Waves on Tuesday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Considering that Hurricane Teddy was over 350 miles away, the waves were very impressive.

Glad the Magnolia Pier is 2 feet higher.

Spindrifts near Kettle Island

Couple seasonal stairs wrenched away at Long Beach from storm Teddy high tide surge

Posted on by Catherine

Parker River Wildlife Refuge

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

We took a ride up to Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport on Sunday.

 

What a beauty of a day, the wind was blowing pretty hard the waves were large.  You could actually see the riptides coming in over the sand.  There were many egrets and the views were beautiful.

Moments

Posted on by Paul Horovitz

Bear Island is part of the archipelago that dots Penobscot Bay. It is a very special place; a step back in time. Paul Horovitz

Early morn
Day’s end

Support Small Businesses Especially This Week

Posted on by Pat D

The Cape Ann Chamber announced Sept 21-25 2020 as Small Business Week, designed to support and recognize resilience and creativity in this difficult economic period. Their blog post has further information and is available here.

I participated by visiting The Bookstore on Main Street in Gloucester. I was seeking some books for my grandson as well as for myself. Arwen was minding the counter and was helpful in assisting me. I happened to be the only customer, but a few more are allowed at a time as per COVID protocols. Use of sanitizer is encouraged and I felt very safe. Thanks to The Bookstore and Arwen for providing services in this time of need.

Fitz Henry Lane Statue

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Fits Hugh

Photo by Adrian Hewitt

“Fitz Henry Lane (born Nathaniel Rogers Lane, also known as Fitz Hugh Lane) (December 19, 1804 – August 14, 1865) was an American painter and printmaker of a style that would later be called Luminism, for its use of pervasive light.”

@FishermenGHS : Opening Day lineup for GHS Sports Wed 9/23.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Row Your Boat Ashore

Posted on by Nichole S.

Row your boat ashore. We spend a lot of time on the beach at Owen Park when we’re down on Martha’s Vineyard. Finn always loves to fish….and the photo opportunities are endless.

Surprise Visit from Osprey

Posted on by Pat D

It is unusual to spot an osprey right in our backyard near Dolliver’s Neck, but we were treated to this surprise visitor yesterday. I was even more delighted to see he brought his meal along with him! You can see him gripping it even in the tree branch. An appropriate way to end summer, I guess. You are welcome back anytime, buddy!