Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.
SATURDAY NIGHT IS THE GMG 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY / HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 16TH AT CAPE ANN GICLEE- COME!!!!!!!

Listen Please don’t think you’re not invited if you didn’t get a Facebook invite or personal invitation. YOU’RE INVITED!
I/We don’t have the time top dig through to try to remember each and every GMG FOB to tag on Facebook and some of you don’t even have Facebook.
But the fact is that GMG wouldn’t be what it is without our awesome readers and friends.
we want you there.
Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Party
Hosted by Cape Ann Giclee
Saturday, December 16 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Cape Ann Giclee For The GMG XMAS Party December 16th! 6PM Til We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
Saturday, December 16, 2015 – 6 to 9pm (ish)
Location:
Cape Ann Giclée
20 Maplewood Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
It’s pot-luck and byob
Updated: The Latest Banded Seagull From The Gulls of Appeldore project Photographed At Captain Joe and Sons Band 3YN Photographed 2:20 12/15/17
Bill Clark, Volunteer, Gulls of Appledore writes back after I reported the sighting:
Joey,
Thanks for the report and photo link for GBBG 3Y9.
3Y9 is a young adult Great Black-backed Gull banded July 15, 2014. Great Black-backed Gulls nest for the first time in their fourth of fifth year so 3Y9 may join the nesting colony on Appledore Island this summer.
We have no reports for 3Y9 since the gull was banded by Justin Stilwell, then a student, now Dr. Stilwell a veterinarian. At the time of banding 3Y9 was a chick at nest 14G518 on Appledore Island just getting ready to fly.
You have scored a ‘FIRST’ with this report. Your report is important since it indicates that 3Y9 has survived the tough juvenile years.
Some gulls disperse as far as Texas, Florida, Nova Scotia, or Quebec while others stay closer to New England. Reports such as your are providing information about their travels and gathering places; information of interest to health workers, veterinarians, wildlife managers, airports, and others.
The long-term project on Appledore continues to serve several college and university research studies. Started in 2004 it continues as a field training program for students as well as providing ‘known age’ gulls and research samples such as DNA and feathers for cooperating researches.
Again, thanks for the report and photo link.
Bill Clark, Volunteer, Gulls of Appledore
More Gulls of Appledore Photographed Gulls On The Pages Of GMG Some As Far Back As 2010 Here
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/for-the-birds/
Here is a link for reading more about the Gulls of Appledore
https://gullsofappledore.wordpress.com/
Here are some other captured a couple of banded gulls also….Check out his here….
12 Degrees 6:00AM F/V Trapper John Heads Out Lobstering #GloucesterMA
Music at the Annisquam Village Church – Lyricora returns!
ONLY TWO DAYS TO THE GMG 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY / HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 16TH AT CAPE ANN GICLEE! COME!!!!
Listen Please don’t think you’re not invited if you didn’t get a Facebook invite or personal invitation. YOU’RE INVITED!
I/We don’t have the time top dig through to try to remember each and every GMG FOB to tag on Facebook and some of you don’t even have Facebook.
But the fact is that GMG wouldn’t be what it is without our awesome readers and friends.
we want you there.
Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Party
Hosted by Cape Ann Giclee
Saturday, December 16 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Cape Ann Giclee For The GMG XMAS Party December 16th! 6PM Til We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
Saturday, December 16, 2015 – 6 to 9pm (ish)
Location:
Cape Ann Giclée
20 Maplewood Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
It’s pot-luck and byob
10% off all retail items tonight 12/14/17 from 5-7pm during downtown Gloucester’s "Customer Appreciation Night" at Saltwater Massage Studio
It’s a classic. ~ Stop in tonight from 5-7pm during downtown Gloucester’s “Customer Appreciation Night” 10% off all retail items to create the perfect gift!
‘FOLLOW THE STAR,’ performed by the The Musicians of the Old Post Road in the Gloucester Meetinghouse, Saturday December 16th at 7:30pm.
Join us for a joyful celebration of the completed fire-sprinkler project with a magical Baroque chamber music concert!
We will thank the key civic grant sources and private individual donors to the sprinkler capital campaign; especially Linzee & Beth Coolidge who provided the initial and capping gifts that made it possible

TheMusicians of the Old Post Road is a chamber ensemble based in the Boston area that specializes in the period instrument performance of dynamic and diverse music from the Baroque to early Romantic eras. Founded by Artistic Directors Suzanne Stumpf (flute) and Daniel Ryan (cello), the ensemble also includes Sarah Darling (violin & viola), Marcia Cassidy (viola), and Michael Bahmann (harpsichord).
‘Follow the Star’ is a program showcasing music written for Epiphany and shining a light on the Magi’s journey toward Bethlehem. This festive concert includes selections by Telemann, Geist, and a modern day revival of a…
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ONLY THREE DAYS TO THE GMG 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY / HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 16TH AT CAPE ANN GICLEE0 COME!!!!

Listen Please don’t think you’re not invited if you didn’t get a Facebook invite or personal invitation. YOU’RE INVITED!
I/We don’t have the time top dig through to try to remember each and every GMG FOB to tag on Facebook and some of you don’t even have Facebook.
But the fact is that GMG wouldn’t be what it is without our awesome readers and friends.
we want you there.
Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Party
Hosted by Cape Ann Giclee
Saturday, December 16 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Cape Ann Giclee For The GMG XMAS Party December 16th! 6PM Til We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
Saturday, December 16, 2015 – 6 to 9pm (ish)
Location:
Cape Ann Giclée
20 Maplewood Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
It’s pot-luck and byob
Joe Piscetello Skipper Of The American Eagle -His Story From The Early 80s
The footage at the end was the boat offloading at our dock, 06:30 Our dock where Joe offloaded. Uncle Charlie, Dennis McKillop and Steve Spaceman offloading him in this clip. It’s the spot where a most of my Instagram photos are taken from almost every day.
Right here-
Not much has changed. Same winch. Same hoist. Different generation.
Vote Gloucester for Lyon-Waugh Christmas Charity Challenge
The City of Gloucester is trying to edge our friends in Peabody for the first ever Christmas Cruiser Charity Challenge, as organized by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group. The rules are simple: head to the Lyon-Waugh Facebook page, vote for your city by replying to the contest post (seen here) and like/share to get the word out. The City with the most votes wins, with the losing side making a donation to the charity of their choice.
Contest ends 12/15, so please help Gloucester win by liking and voting on the post now!
Full details from the Facebook post are as follows:
CHRISTMAS CRUISER CHALLENGE!
VOTE AND SHARE TODAY!!
STEPS FOR THE CHALLENGE. It’s as easy as 1,2,3.
1. Visit Lyon-Waugh Auto Group Facebook page
2. Like Lyon-Waugh Auto Group Page (we will monitor these likes so please be sure to perform this important step)
3. Vote for the best looking police
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A deal too good to pass up!
Get a head start on your “New year, new ME”! Now through the end of December, join at any of our MAC locations and pay just HALF the fee to join + NOTHING ELSE until FEBRUARY 1st!!!

France Banning Cell Phones During School For Kids Til They Are 15
Minglewood Tavern Cheesy Steak Bombtastic!
Minglewood Tavern
25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930

The Serenitee Rewards Card allows you earn points towards free food and experiences every time you dine at one of our restaurants. You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. All you have to do is put your Rewards Card next to your credit card when you pay. Here are the standard rewards:
2,500 points = Free Appetizer, Salad or Dessert
3,500 points = Pizza, Sushi Roll or Sharing Platter
5,500 points = Free Entrée
10,000+ points = Tickets to special events, like wine dinners and cocktail parties,
plus some fun rewards we’re still dreaming up.
But there’s more…
- We also add surprises through the year. You might find a free appetizer show up on your card for TWK, or lunch at 15 Walnut, or sushi at Opus.
- You always get a free entrée and dessert to celebrate your birthday month
- You…
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Holiday Specials! everyBODY welcome!

GIVE THE GIFT OF YOGA!
A “Transformative Experience”
Enjoy this beautifully written blog, Up Near the Light Where the Breezes Blow, by student, Andrew McCloy. He describes how yoga has brought him back in time to those feelings he would get as a child, playing in the woods of Manchester. “As I see it, the transformation with a yoga practice is ongoing — it can be life-long and you do not receive a diploma. It happens every day.”
With over 40 classes a week, Treetop Yoga Studio offers multiple styles of classes for everyone. Whether you like a more powerful vinyasa flow or a slower restorative class, we look forward to seeing you and your loved ones on the mat. We also have plenty of options for beginners, children, and even expecting moms! And have you tried one of the amazing Barre classes? A great workout before or after work!
Feel…
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We Want Every One Of You To Come To The GMG 10 Year Anniversary / Holiday party December 16th At Cape Ann Giclee
Listen Please don’t think you’re not invited if you didn’t get a Facebook invite or personal invitation. YOU’RE INVITED!
I/We don’t have the time top dig through to try to remember each and every GMG FOB to tag on Facebook and some of you don’t even have Facebook.
But the fact is that GMG wouldn’t be what it is without our awesome readers and friends.
we want you there.
Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Party
Hosted by Cape Ann Giclee
Saturday, December 16 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Cape Ann Giclee For The GMG XMAS Party December 16th! 6PM Til We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
Saturday, December 16, 2015 – 6 to 9pm (ish)
Location:
Cape Ann Giclée
20 Maplewood Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
It’s pot-luck and byob
Caption This Photo Contest. Winner Gets A Free GMG T Shirt At Our Ten Year Anniversary Party!
Isn’t It A Pain In The Butt To Turn Off Your Christmas Tree Lights? Not When You’ve Got Alexa! Your Alexa Device Buying Guide.
We Use Our Amazon Alexa Devices Constantly. Every Single Day When I Get Home Kate Has An Alexa Timer Going For Dinner, We Ask For Game Times, The Weather, To Turn The Lights On Or Off, Movie Times, For Cooking Unit Conversions And Every Day We’re Discovering More And More Uses.
We have our Christmas tree jammed in a tight space so tuning the lights on and off is an exercise in Yoga to unplug them at the end of the night. Not so now with Alexa and a $5 smart plug. My bedside table lamp is on an Alexa enabled plug. My Alexa request- “Alexa turn off my bedside lamp.” Off it goes!
The prices this week are the cheapest they’ve ever been and there are all different levels. Some as low as $30. I recommend you start out with the $80 Echo and a couple of $5 smartplugs.
Get Your Amazon Alexa Devices Now At This Link
I predicted a month ago that they would be one of the most popular Christmas gifts, one because of how much bang for the buck you get, two for the cool factor and three how there’s a wide range of prices on the different devices so there’s really no- one that you couldn’t get one for.
Here I am last night turning the Christmas tree lights on and off from the couch-
I’ll share pictures of the different units and who they’d be good for-
The Echo Show– Has A Screen That Constantly Scrolls Time, Relevant News, Will Show Your Cooking Timers, Play Prime Videos, Show The Weather, Plays Music with Lyrics If You Want Them And A Ton More Stuff. PERFECT For The Kitchen Counter. Normally $229 On Sale As Of Yesterday For $150 Get It At This Link
The Echo– Speaker That Fills The Room With Sound And Does What The Echo Show Does Minus The Screen. Perfect if you don’t care about the screen and if you only want to dip your toes before going all in you could get just this one and keep it in the kitchen, living room or bedroom. they provide excellent sound even for a pretty large room. Normally $100 On Sale For $80 Get It At This Link
The Echo Dot– Smaller Speaker That Does Everything The Echo Does But Is Smaller And Less Powerful Speaker. Perfect for the bathroom, bedside table, living room if you already have the larger Echo or Echo Show. Also perfect for kids gifts- they will absolutely be wowed and psyched. Can be used as an alarm clock, to play music, as questions and all the stuff you do with the larger units just better suited for smaller rooms or as add on’s throughout the house. We use one in our Master Bath to play music in the shower, ask the time, (I constantly ask for current sports scores).
Normally $50 but have been on sale for since Black Friday for $30. Get Them At This Link
At $30 these are absolute no-brainer gifts for young adults in your life or to try out in different locations in the house.
Smart Plugs– This Is What you plug tour Christmas Tree lights or lamps or other electrical device into to be able to turn them on and off with Alexa or if you’re away from home with the Alexa app.
Right now these plugs that are normally $28 are $5 when you purchase them in addition to an Alexa device. You’re CRAAAAZY NOT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT
Special holiday offer! For a limited time, purchase select Amazon Echo devices and get a TP-Link HS100 smart plug for only $5. Discount will only be applied at checkout. When you’re adding the Alexa devices T your Cart Make Sure You Take advantage of the smartplug offer and add it! 
I list a couple of the obvious uses that we use ours for but literally there are thousands of uses and differnt things they can do. Even the most expensive unit at $150 is a bargain considering how much it does. The thirty dollar units are just absolute steals for the functionality they provide.
Are you present when you eat?
When was the last time you pulled out a chair at your table and enjoyed your meal? Can’t recall?
Are you experiencing gas, heartburn or indigestion? Through the lens of Ayurveda it is not so much about what you eat as it is to being mindful (present) when you eat.
Ayurveda Wellness Healing has a few tips to help you get back on track and to view food as medicine…
~ Stop
~ Breath
~ Prepare foods that are in season
~ Use spices to help your digestive fires
~ Set the table
~ Turn off all electronics
~ Eat your heaviest meal between 12 – 2 pm
~ Smile
You are not what you eat but what you digest and that includes your site and hearing.
“Blockage is disease/Flow is health”![]()
info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com to book a private consultation or purchase a gift certificate for a loved one or call/text: 978.395.1234
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Smoked/Braised Ox Tail On the @WeberGrills Performer
First Season with coarse salt/pepper/garlic and whatever seasonings you like on your beef.

Next smoke offset the coals at 275 for three hours.

Once the oxtail has reached the color you’d like to achieve add some beef broth in the corners and cover with foil to braise. allow to braise for at least a couple hours more or until the meat is fall apart tender.





