My View of Life on the Dock
Manchester/Essex Regional High School has a pretty cool tradition of having the parents of graduating seniors decorate their children’s parking spots. Thanks to Ken Lawler and his drone we get to enjoy these sweet views from above. Congratulations to all of the seniors…especially Maddie L. And, yes, I cried a little bit when watching Ken’s video. Be sure to check out the video as well as the photos. I’m very appreciative that Ken was willing to share when asked.
They are back and tending to the nest behind Lobsta Land! The osprey pair was spotted yesterday together in the nest. One flew off and returned with nesting material while the other worked on nest maintenance. This happened a couple of times in the half hour or so that we watched. We may also have observed some courting behavior. The nest is just a little out of reach for my lens, so I have sacrificed some clarity for closeness. They are so fun to watch. Lucky for us, the Essex Greenbelt Osprey Cam makes it easy to watch live. There is a current nest photo on the site but I am not sure the camera is live yet. Watch it here for clearer footage: https://ecga.org/Osprey-Cam
Warmer weather has arrived, and we are not mad about it. Now that daylight savings has given us our evening sunshine back, it’s time to start cleaning out our closets. And disinfecting them. This is the opportunity to tackle all the projects we’ve been putting off.
Spring Cleaning comes as a response to the shift in seasons. As we begin to put away the heavy layers of winter and break out the spring/summer wardrobe, we start to reorganize our closets and our shelves. We start to evaluate the shape of our homes and how they fared through the dark and cold winter months.
Spring signals more than just cleaning out your closet, it’s a time for new growth and rebirth. Spring Cleaning is a time to look around you house and decide what you can work on, what you can improve. Even if you aren’t making any big renovations, fix…
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Wish they were a little closer at Clark Pond but to see them is wonderful.
If you haven’t heard yet, we will be open this Saturday, April 10 (10-2), to offer time to those who couldn’t come during our weekday hours. I’ve attached a poster to share that announces that. The last day will be Friday, April 16. As of today, there have been 43 sales – some large, some small.
The week of April 20 – 23 will be “take down” of the art show Tues- Friday (10-3). Since this process will be quicker and more of us are getting vaccinations, I’ll just let folks come when they can to gather their items.
Your support means a lot to us. In August, I’ll be sending our sign-up forms for the Fall Art Show that will open in October and run for 6 weeks.
Beth Welin
Director
Manchester Historical Museum
10 Union St.
Manchester, MA 01944
978-526-7230
www.manchesterhistoricalmuseum.org
Harbor cruise….
We almost missed brunch in East Gloucester yesterday. Darn deer eating new spring growth right along the street. These are obviously taken from the car, but 3 deer were having themselves a spring feast.
Marshalls Farm Stand is open now for early cold weather plants and The Farm will be reopening on April 16, 2021 for food, another sign of spring.
It appears a deck is being built behind Lobsta Land in preparation for their scheduled opening April 22. Awesome view. Cannot wait!
Hey, Dad, remember that time that I hit you in the leg with a wayward shot on the 7th while playing at the Masters? What are the chances?
These have been updated as of April 8 2021. You will notice a few new opening dates and updates! Thank you Bex Borden for the assist here (most of the work actually!)
| ACTIVITIES | |||
| Hammond Castle Museum | 978-283-2080 | www.hammondcastle.org | May 1 |
| 7 Seas Whale Watch | 978-283-1776 | www.7seaswhalewatch.com | April 17 |
| Cape Ann Whale Watch | 978-283-5110 | www.seethewhales.com | April 17 |
| YankeeFleet !CODFISHING! 4/1-4/15 | 978-283-0313 | www.yankeefleet.com | OPEN |
| Pauline’s Gifts | 978-281-5558 | www.paulinesgifts.com | May 2021 |
| Cape Ann Campsites | 978-283-8683. | www.capeanncampsite.com | May 15 |
| Vista Motel | 978-281-3410 | www.VistaMotel.com | OPEN |
| Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks | 978-283-7600 | www.OceanHouseGloucester.com | April 15 |
| White Farms on the Causeway | 978-559-7470 | www.facebook.com/White-Farms-on-the-Causeway | OPEN |
| Thacher Island Trips/Straitsmouth Island trips | 617-599-2590 | www.thacherisland.org | May 1 for tickets |
| RESTAURANTS etc | |||
| 525 Tavern | 978-525-3250 | www.525magnolia.com | OPEN |
| Atlantis Oceanfront Motel Breakfast | 978-283-0014 | atlantisoceanfrontinn.com/breakfast-in-gloucester-ma/ | May 15 |
| Azorean | 978-283-5500 | www.azoreanrestaurant.com | OPEN |
| Beauport Hotel Dining | 978-491-5090 | 1606restaurant.com | OPEN |
| Blue Collar Lobster | 978-283-1812 | thegloucesterhouse.com | TBD |
| Capt Carlos | 978-283-6343 | www.captaincarlos.com | TBD |
| Causeway | 978-281-5256 | www.thecausewayrestaurant.com | OPEN |
| Charlie’s Place | 978-281-5002 | www.facebook.com/Charlies-Place-111697215533360/ | OPEN |
| Crows Nest | 978–281–2965 | www.crowsnestgloucester.com/ | OPEN |
| Dining Rooms at the Castle/Seaglass Restaurant | 978-515-7386 | www.castlemanorinn.com/chef/seaglass-restaurant/ | |
| Drift Cafe | 978-314-4238 | driftgloucester.com | TBD |
| Duckworths | 978-282-4426 | www.duckworthsbistrot.com/ | TBD |
| The Franklin | 978-283-7888 | www.franklincapeann.com | OPEN |
| George’s The Office | 978-281-1910 | www.GeorgesOfGloucester.com | OPEN |
| Gloucester House | 978-283-1812 | thegloucesterhouse.com | TBD |
| Goombadi’s | 978-879-4287 | www.facebook.com/Goombadis | OPEN |
| Horizon Chinese | 978-283-8815 | horizongloucester.com | OPEN |
| JD Meyers Best Friends/Magnolia Pub | 978-525-2226 | Public group on Favebook Magnolia Pub/JD Meyers | April 1 |
| Jalapenos | 978-283-8228 | jalapenosgloucester.com | OPEN |
| Laneside Pub and Brewery | 978-283-9753 | www.capeannlanes.com/food-beverage | OPEN |
| Little Red Rooster | 978-219-4004 | littleredroosterglo.com | OPEN |
| Lobsta Land | 978-281-0415 | www.lobstalandrestaurant.com/ | April 22 |
| Long Beach Dairy Maid | 978-281-1348 | www.longbeachdairy.com/ | OPEN |
| Machaca | 978-865-3669 | themachaca.com | OPEN |
| Marias | 978-283-7373 | http://www.mariasgloucester.com/ | OPEN |
| Markouk Bread | 978-283-3500 | www.markoukbread.com/ | OPEN |
| Midori | 978-282-1888 | midorigloucester.com | OPEN |
| Mile Marker One | 978-283-2122 | www.capeannmarina.com/dining | OPEN |
| Minglewood Harborside | 978-281-0223 | minglewoodharborside.com | OPEN |
| Mom’s Kitchen | 978-282-4444 | www.facebook.com/JustLikeMomMade0 | OPEN |
| Oliver’s Harbor | 978-559-7638 | www.oliversharbor.com | OPEN |
| Passports | 978-281-3680 | passportsrestaurant.com | OPEN |
| Pilot House | April | www.PilotHouseDragonLight.com | OPEN |
| Pratty’s CAV | 978-283-9700 | 10 Parker St, Gloucester, MA 01930CAV | OPEN |
| Rhumb Line | 978-283-9732 | 40 Railroad Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 | TBD |
| Salt Water Grille | 978-879-4244 | www.saltwatergrillellc.com/ | TBD |
| Seaport Grille | 978-282-9799 | seaportgrillegloucester.com | OPEN |
| Short & Main | 978-281-0044 | www.shortandmain.com/ | TBD |
| Stones Pub | 978-515-7366 | www.facebook.com/StonesPubGloucester | TBD |
| Sugar Magnolias | 978-281-5310 | www.sugarmags.com | April 15 |
| Surfside Pizza | 978-281-1700 | www.surfsidesubsgloucester.com | April 15 |
| Taco Lupitas | 978-282-9600 | tacoslupitagloucester.wordpress.com | OPEN |
| Talise | 978-515-7814 | www.taliserestaurant.com | MAY |
| TAJ – Gloucester | 978-515-7337 | ww.taj-gloucester.com | OPEN |
| Thai Choice | 978-281-8118 | http://www.thaichoicerestaurant.com/ | OPEN |
| The Cupboard | 978-281-1908 | not recently updated | TBD |
| The Rudder | 978-283-7967 | facebook.com/TheRudderRestaurant | TBD |
| The Studio | 978-879-4896 | facebook.com/TheStudio51 | TBD |
| Tonno | 978-879-4795 | www.tonnorestaurant.com/ | OPEN |
| Topside Grill | 978-281-1399 | www.topsidegrill.com | OPEN |
| Two Sisters Coffee Shop | 978-281-3378 | www.facebook.com/TwoSistersCoffeeShop | OPEN |
| Willow Rest | 978-283-2417 | http://www.willowrest.com/ | OPEN |
| Yella on the Water | 978-491-5334 | www.yellagrille.com | TBD |
| Zeke’s Place | 978-283-7817 | zekesgloucester.com | OPEN |
| 7th Wave | 978-564-5048 | www.7thwaverockport.com/ | OPEN |
| Bean & Leaf Cafe | 978-546-7500 | www.rockporticecream.com/beanandleafhome | OPEN |
| Bearskin Neck Bistro | 978-309-8263 | www.facebook.com/BearskinNeckBistro | TBD |
| Blue Lobster Grille | 978-546-9990 | facebook.com/BlueLobsterGrille | OPEN |
| BLUME | none listed | www.blumecoffee.com | TBD |
| Brackett’s Oceanview | 978-546-2797 | www.bracketts.com | OPEN |
| Brothers Brew | 978-546-3775 | 27 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966 | OPEN |
| Emerson Inn Pigeon CoveTavern | 978-546-6321 | https://www.emersoninnbythesea.com/dining/ | May 1 2021 |
| Feather & Wedge | 978-999-5917 | featherandwedge.com | OPEN |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 978-546-2626 | 13 Railroad Ave, Rockport, | OPEN |
| Helmut’s Strudel | 978-546-2824 | www.facebook.com/StrudelHelmuts/ | TBD |
| Hula Moon Cafe | 978-546-2572 | 27 Mt Pleasant St, Rockport, MA 01966 | TBD |
| Lattoff Farmstand | 978-879-3940 | facebook.com/lattoffarmhousekitchen/ | OPEN |
| Lobster Pool | 978-546-7808 | www.thelobsterpool.com/ | OPEN |
| My Place by the Sea | 978-546-9667 | myplacebythesea.com/ | OPEN |
| Nates at Front Beach opening with new owners under a new name TBA | 18 Beach St, Rockport, MA 01966 | TBD | |
| Red Skiff | 978-546-7647 | 15 Mt Pleasant St, Rockport, MA 01966 | TBD |
| Rockport House of Pizza | 978-546-6066 | 19 Broadway, Rockport, | OPEN |
| Roy Moore Fish Shack (Dock Square) | 978-546-6696 | Dock Square | OPEN |
| Roy Moore Lobster Co | 978-546-6696 | 39 Bearskin Neck | APRIL? |
| Salty’s | 978-999-5947 | www.facebook.com/SaltysLobsterDogsandMore/ | April 2021 |
| Top Dog | 978-546-0006 | topdogofrockport.com | MAY |
| Blue Marlin Grille | 978-768-7400 | www.bluemarlingrille.com | OPEN |
| Boat House Grille | 978-890-5113 | www.boathousegrilleessex.com | TBD |
| CK Pearl | 978-890-7378 | www.ckpearl.com | OPEN |
| Down River Ice Cream | 978-768-0102 | www.facebook.com/DownRiverIceCream | OPEN |
| Essex Seafood | 978-768-7233 | essexseafood.com | TBD |
| Farnhams | 978-768-6643 | www.jtfarnhams.com/ | OPEN |
| Great Marsh Brewing Company | 978-890-7827 | www.thegreatmarsh.com | OPEN |
| Sheas | 978-768-6931 | www.sheasrestaurant.com | OPEN |
| Village Restaurant | 978-768-6400 | wedigclams.com | OPEN |
| Windward Grille | 978-768-0050 | windwardgrille.com | OPEN |
| Woodmans | 978-768-6057 | www.woodmans.com | OPEN |
The New Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA is OPEN! We are so excited to share this amazing new space with all of Cape Ann. Check our virtual tour and see the state-of-the-art amenities waiting for you! #strongYstrongcommunity#newGTMYMCA
Hi Joey & happy Thursday!
Just wanted to send a quick email along to get Gloucester excited for our upcoming season! There have been reports from the Boston boats that Humpbacks are already off Stellwagen Bank and we couldn’t be more excited to get our season going! We start up April 17th, but with the limited capacity restrictions, that date is already sold out! Best thing to do is check our website www.seethewhales.com for our full schedule with available dates. We begin going daily May 1st.
This is definitely a sure sign of summer coming!
Best,
Emily Douglass
Cape Ann Whale Watch
1800-877-5110
www.facebook.com/capeannwhalewatch
Recent activity on daily walks. Our family of 9 turkeys appears to have finally broken up for mating.
I haven’t flown since last January. We flew to LA for six days. We were organizing our basement the other day and I found a piece of luggage that I formerly used as my “carry-on” when I don’t travel with checked bags. It occurred to me that I almost always check luggage. It also occurred to me that my once-was-carry-on looks kind of big. So I compared it to a “newer model” of carry-on. True….several inches higher. Sigh. When did the acceptable size for carry-ons change? And where have I been…..other than I guess not flying….or flying with really big bags?
Good Morning Gloucester 