Day: August 17, 2025

Days of Summer — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

A warm humid summer is slowing down the activity level, particularly among the wildlife.

A nice harbor setup – a castle to live in, a tower at the head of the dock, and a private yacht.
‘Adventure’ ghosting along the outer shore before sunset.
Even the deer are hiding more in the shade of the bushes.
A Black-crowned Night Heron cooling off, knee-deep in Niles Pond.
I wasn’t fast enough to focus on Eddy Egret when he took off.
Up in a tree, he seemed to be yelling at someone.
The Song Sparrow is the professional vocalist.
Mallard: “I’m just talking to my tail.”
There have been hundreds of bees working around our Hydrangeas.
Here’s a typical busy bee.
Maybe a Virginia Tiger Moth Caterpillar? Much brighter than a Wooly Bear.
But the same color as our sunset, through the trees and smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Gloucester’s Waterfront Festival and Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Fun Saturday morning:  Rick and I went to Gloucester’s Rotary Pancake Breakfast and then to the Waterfront Festival.

 

The Vernal Pond was there with their pretty snakes.  Here is Luna:  She is 12 feet long and can grow to 24 feet.  Yikes.

Bernard Domingo from Wire and Bead Critters is a wonderful artist.  His business is based in Zimbabwe with his team of eight employees.  So talented.  This tiger was amazing, and Rick and I bought a small elephant.  To reach Bernard: DomingoWireWorks#Instagram

The opening concert of the 16th season at Old Sloop Presents will take place Saturday, September 13, at 7:30pm. It features The Clements Brothers, with special guests Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light

Posted on by Joanne

The concert page, with more information and a link for tickets is at https://oldslooppresents.org/perfo…/clements-brothers-2025

GloucesterCast 800! Live At The Blackburn Room At Tonno 8/17/25

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 800! Live At The Blackburn Room At Tonno 8/17/25

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New At Castaways!

Posted on by Pat D

The team at Castaways Surf Co (Castaways Vintage) on Main St and Rogers St recently introduced their newest items and you have to get down there to check them out! Many newly branded bags, shirts, hats, blankets and more for both men and women are now featured at this cool coffee shop. You won’t be sorry.