Day: February 23, 2025

Winter Here and There — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

We’ll start with the “there,” our visit to Anne-Lise’s sister Berit and husband Jan in Tjome, Norway. And then the “here” with yesterday’s recreation on ice at Niles Pond, Gloucester (there was an excellent video posted last evening).

Flying across Norway, which has 3/4 the population of Massachusettss, but 15 times the area.
Landing at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport. A bit like Essex farms?
Norwegian winter birds – a Eurasian Magpie and a Hooded Crow.
Our Mute Swans are scarce, but they are abundant on the Norwegian coastline.
Fresh shrimp caught daily are reason enough to visit Norway. Time for Berit’s and my open sandwiches.
Gloucester’s short season is dead in the water, but Norway’s is still 12 months.
The evening golden hour has always attracted painters in Tjome and on Cape Ann.
Our same sunsets. We’ll all have equal day and night at the equinox in a month.
Back on Niles Pond, I wasn’t familiar with this iceboarding technology.
Iceboarders and iceboats share the pond.
Iceboats accelerate fast in puffs of wind.
Comfortable temperatures brought out skaters, sailors, hockey players and a dog.
Maintaining a broad reach allowed sails to take you in opposite directions.
This actually looks less comfortable than the weather.

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet Of The Week

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Meet Boogie, a sweet lady who is just over a year old. Boogie can be shy with people. With patience, understanding, and giving her the time she needs to warm up to you, her personality is bound to shine through. Boogie thrives in the company of another cat, as having a feline friend helps her feel more comfortable and confident. If you have a welcoming home with another cat, Boogie could be the perfect addition to your family. Does Boogie sound like the right fit for you?

Submit an application by going to CapeAnnAnimalAid.org/CatApp

SpeciesCat BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix Age1 year 13 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorBlack/White Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes Adoption Price$175.00 

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Clear and beautiful day on Saturday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

It was so nice to walk on Saturday in the sunshine and no wind.

Annual Seed Giveaway – March 1

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GloucesterCast 774 Taped 2/23/25 Live At Oak To Ember

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 774 2/23/25 Livestream Live From Oak To Ember

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Frosty At Farnham’s

Posted on by Pat D

It was a very frosty morning at Farnham’s in Essex recently but quite beautiful. Also breathtaking for a couple of reasons…..