It’s been exactly two years since my video of the failed attempt to place the whale in the dumpster went viral. If this happened in #2020, would anyone be surprised? pic.twitter.com/awABjOaAMG
— Jason Schreiber (@Schreibernews) September 21, 2020
Day: September 22, 2020
Magnolia Pier closed
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
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.




Storm waves Teddy #GloucesterMA September 22, 2020
ABRIDGED

Waves on Tuesday
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
The Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck ridiculous burrata salad for Kate and fried oysters for me 🦪



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



Niles Beach is somewhere under the water.
The tide is high and………..
Parker River Wildlife Refuge
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
Bear Island is part of the archipelago that dots Penobscot Bay. It is a very special place; a step back in time. Paul Horovitz


fresh new swirls and sparkles from jackie bennett

Support Small Businesses Especially This Week
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.






Around town #2o8
Gloucester Smiles1557
Fitz Henry Lane Statue
@FishermenGHS : Opening Day lineup for GHS Sports Wed 9/23.
Row Your Boat Ashore
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
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!



Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 DashboardDashboard of Public Health Indicators Monday, September 21, 2020

