Schooner Ernestina 119 years old!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Joey Ciaramitaro

Len Burgess forwards the link-

Now 119 years old, the SCHOONER ERNESTINA (formely EFFIE M. MORRISSEY) was Essex-built in the Winter of 1893-94 and launch on Feb. 1, 1894. Designed by George Melville McClain and built at the James & Tarr, Essex, MA. the builder was Willard Burnham.
Be sure to read the link below to her great history as a…Grand Banks fishing schooner…Extensive Arctic exploration…U.S. military survey and supply…Cape Verdean packet trader, and now a National Historical Landmark of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, official sailing vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under SEMA (Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association) Ernestina is being restored and will be operated as an educational enterprise. Other agencies and organizations committed to her stewardship are DCR, the Ernestina Commission and the National Park Service. History: http://www.ernestina.org/about/about-ernestina/history/
-LB

Hi! I thought these were pretty spectacular with the moon rise from last night. Hammond castle in foreground.  Welcome to share on the website if you’d like.

– Anne Holt

Northern Lights over Annisquam From Kat McMillan

Am I just getting old and time is passing so quickly before my eyes that this is just normal inflation like when you could buy a house in the 60s for 30 grand that’s now a million dollars? Or is $12.49 for chuck just bananas bananas?

I used to go to the grocery store every morning looking for something to cook for lunch at the dock but now by the time you pick up a couple of ingredients the price spirals past what you can eat out at.

Again, I LOVE the convenience, service, wide aisles and cleanliness of our Stop and Shop, I’m just having a hard time finding any values. Maybe it’s just me getting old and not keeping up in my mind with regular inflation.

First Dusting…

There’s always something happening at Machaca Tacos & Tequila in Gloucester! Whether you’re chasing tacos, tequila, or late-night bites, we’ve got your week covered.

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Wednesday Specials

• Kids Eat FREE with an adult entrée
• $20 Burrito & Beer Combo — midweek comfort, Machaca-style.

Karaoke Thursdays

Mic on, lights up! Karaoke kicks off at 8:30 PM. Bring your crew, grab a margarita, and sing your heart out.

Friday Chef’s Specials

Every Friday brings something new to the menu. Ask your server about the rotating entrée and appetizer specials, always fresh, always flavorful.

Late Night Bites

Tuesday–Sunday | 9–11 PM

$7 Bites | $11 Burger & Fries

Perfect for post-shift snacks or after-hours cravings.

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Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band

A video of
Reese and company performing Reese’s song “3AM” can be found at https://youtu.be/q4LFPPGOg00.

Always having a couple of delicious slices at the ready is much appreciated .

We happened upon this Blue Heron recently. I miss seeing so many of them around but look forward to the winter birds!