When I worked at Tadco Mfg. in the late 70’s and early 80’s I met Phil Bissell at one of the train station shops at the Whistle stop Mall in Rockport, Ma. During my lunch breaks I used to stop by and say Hi and talk Art and if it was one of my friends Birthdays I’d have him draw a quick sketch for them. He would love to talk art. He’s is one of my inspirations. I think $25.00 for one. He wasn’t Famous back then but he should be now! You never know!

GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

August 28, 2009

Rockport’s Bissell and his legendary logo celebrated

By Matt Langone

In the world of sports, followers often subscribe to the notion of out of sight, out of mind. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally.

Historic moments and people become lost in the rapidly changing times. The founding fathers and iconic figures that our professional sports leagues and teams were built upon become forgotten due the right here, right now mentality of sports. However, New England Patriots fans will have a chance to get acquainted or reacquainted with the symbol of the beginning of the Patriots, and the man who created that symbol.

That man would be Rockport’s Phil Bissell, who created the original New England Patriots logo Pat Patriot in 1960 shortly after the team — then known as the Boston Patriots — was formed as one of the eight squads to play in the American Football League (a league that existed from 1960-1969 before merging with the NFL).

With this year being the 50th anniversary of the Patriots organization and the AFL, the new sleek Flying Elvis logo of the Patriots will step aside for a few games and allow the retro uniforms and Pat Patriot to make a triumphant return.

For The Entire Story Click Here To View At The Gloucester Daily Times Website

My Dad would have loved this!

Viewer discretion is advised

Bird vs. Wind Turbine

It looks like the bird is playing with the blades of the Turbine. BUT THEN!

I could only watch it once. I pity the Sea Gulls. They’re not as smart as a Hawk or Eagle.

Rockports “Formidable” heading for it’s Winter Home

View from the Pier

Delivery and assembly of a wind turbine

I posted this interesting video so you can see how they assemble a wind turbine. At the 6:54 mark they are delivering and assembling the blades to the hub on the ground then lifting the whole unit into place. I’m not sure how the Gloucester one will be put together.

Mission To The Edge Of Space

WATCH IT LIVE

http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/

Red Bull Stratos, a mission to the edge of space, will attempt to transcend human limits that have existed for 50 years. Supported by a team of experts Felix Baumgartner plans to ascend to 120,000 feet in a stratospheric balloon and make a freefall jump rushing toward earth at supersonic speeds before parachuting to the ground. His attempt to dare atmospheric limits holds the potential to provide valuable medical and scientific research data for future pioneers.

The Red Bull Stratos team brings together the world’s leading minds in aerospace medicine, engineering, pressure suit development, capsule creation and balloon fabrication. It includes retired United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger, who holds three of the records Felix will strive to break.

from 94.3 MAX-FM:

“Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month people are coming up with unique ways to celebrate and support the cause, or in this case support the cause without support. today is being deemed by many, “No Bra Day.”

After doing a little research into what could have become my favorite day of the year after my birthday, I found that there is an actual National No Bra Day in on July 9th. That means that this is just some made up day, most likely by a guy who is in need of seeing some breasts covered only by shirts rather than bras and shirts.

People all over social media are buying into it, and it is fine by me… Raise awareness for a good cause, and have a little fun doing it!”

Live Video From LA of the Space Shuttle inching it’s way to it’s Destination

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAMING VIDEO

Space shuttle Endeavour is seen on top the overland transporter beginning its two-day, 12-mile L.A. road trip from Los Angeles International Airport to the California Science Center in the city on Oct. 12, 2012.
CREDIT: collectSPACE.com/Robert Z. Pearlman

Gloucester Harbor from 2008

One year ago today. You never know.

One year today we were worried about the Patriots game. My Son Paul called after watching that game at 10pm one year ago tonight to talk to his Brother James about what crazy Star Wars xmas  figures he bought at a Flea Market. 30 minutes later he died protecting two female roomates. You never know what’s going to happen in your life. Enjoy the time you have  Here!

Also I want to thank all the GMG People for the support during this year. It’s been a very tough year losing my son and then my Dad. THANKS!

Here’s a link to a story about Paul; http://nashua.patch.com/articles/accused-accomplice-in-court-on-anniversary-of-victim-s-death

Here’s Pauls Facebook page and memorial Page;

http://www.facebook.com/paul.frontiero.3?ref=ts&fref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/PaulFIII?ref=ts&fref=ts

Heading Out

Check out Harold Burhams interview at the 1 hour 39 min mark of this Heritage Award video

Oct4-webcast.html

Harmony in Gloucester Harbor