Poll: Do you give a shit about the Plovers?

It has come to my attention that there is a faction of people that in passing on the street will comment to me and say things like “Enough with the plovers”, or something to that effect.

I find the Plovers somewhat interesting just to see if they will survive but I’m not sure why the coverage irritates certain people.  Like when it made the newspaper one of the guys in the office muttered “This is front page news?”

I may have mentioned this to Kim, not sure, but it seems like there are firmly entrenched two camps- those that are absolutely all in and fascinated by them and those that aren’t.

So just out of curiosity, and of course it’s anonymous so you don’t have to worry about hurting anyone’s feelings, here’s a poll to determine where the readership falls.  I’m very interested where people fall on this.

Organic Pest and Disease Workshop with Alprilla Farm and Backyard Growers

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This Thursday, join Backyard Growers and guest speaker Sophie Courser from Alprilla Farm for a workshop on organic pest and disease management! We will address common pest and disease concerns, as well as preventative garden care and other solutions to common garden woes.

Thursday, 7/20 at 6:00pm

Burnham’s Field Community Garden

FREE for Backyard Growers program participants,

$10 for Community Members

Tickets here!

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Jiggle time…

GloucesterCast 233 With Deanna Fay, Wayne Berger, Greg Verga, Doug and Gloria Parsons, Bill Cox, Catherine Ryan, Kim Smith, and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/16/17

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GloucesterCast 233 With Deanna Fay, Wayne Berger, Greg Verga, Doug and Gloria Parsons, Bill Cox, Catherine Ryan, Kim Smith, and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/16/17

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7TH ANNUAL CIGAR AND RUM SUNSET SAIL ON THE LANNON IS JULY 20TH – Props To Heath Ellis, Doug and Bobby Ryan, Paul Giacalone and the people that call in right away to reserve tickets every year.  Not sure if Felicia is doing the wine one
Trash Barrels on GHB
The Annual “This is the worst traffic I’ve ever seen in Gloucester ” on Fourth of July weekend vs the “This is the worst I’ve ever seen business on Main Street in February” rhetoric
Piping Plover Update 24 days old today
Baby Charlotte Update 6 days old today
Monarch Sightings
Backyard Growers Garden Tour
Oyster Spats At Maritime Gloucester

YET ANOTHER GLOUCESTER BUSINESS GOES SOLAR

Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watching and Cape Ann Oil Goes Solar!!!

“I felt it was important to go solar for a number of reasons. As Melissa and I are parents we believed it was important to protect the environment for future of our children. Also, our whale watching business is directly involved with the wonders of Nature and it felt like the right thing to do.

With these key points and the incentives provided to us by the State and Federal government it made the decision easy” “Great to work with Tim and the Cazeault Solar Team”

                  Mark Cunningham – owner Capt. Bill and Sons Whale Watch and Cape Ann Oil

“ Mark and Melissa were great to work with. They join a partnership with the hundreds of Cape Ann residents and businesses who have worked with us to assist them in saving money and making money with the great investment of solar. And helping the future of our environment”

                  Tim Sanborn – owner Cazeault Solar and Home

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Have You Checked Out Joe’s Fish Print Shanty On Madfish Wharf? Make It A Priority!!!

You gotta go check out one of my favorite artists, Joe Higgins gallery on Madfish Wharf.  Hit this link if you don’t see the video

77 Rocky Neck Avenue click here for the map

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Enza Iocono’s Wine Trap and Beer Holders made out of lobster trap wire are available-

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Super premium caps and tees-

Mike is a happy guy-

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Sawyer Free Library, July 17-22

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Launched in London in 2004, the exhibition has been displayed in over 550 venues worldwide. The exhibition examines forgiveness as a healing process, a path out of victimhood, and ultimately a journey of hope.                                                                                                                                                                                From 6:30pm-7pm there will be an opportunity to view the 18 banners with personal stories that make up this portion of “The Forgiveness Project.” Stephanie Cassatly who is also a contributor to “The Forgiveness Project” will begin her presentation at 7pm. After the presentation, there will be time for additional viewing of “The Forgiveness Project” as well as a book signing for Stephanie’s book “Notice of Release.” The Exhibit will remain open for viewing and contemplation in the Friend Room through Monday, July 24 (except during other programming).


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The Writer’s Group at the Sawyer Free Library

Each person is invited to bring their current work to share (fiction or non-fiction). We will read & discuss…

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Dream come true. #Tuna tail #Gyotaku from @fishprinter

Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Healthcare ….

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Different Approaches to Healthcare: Complementary, Alternative, Integrative. What’s in a Name?

Western Medicine* – System in which medical doctors and other healthcare professional (nurses, pharmacists, therapist) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation or surgery. (*also referred to as allopathic, conventional, and mainstream) 

The U.S. National Centers for Integrative Health Care (NCCIH)  generally uses the term “complementary health approaches” when discussing practices and products of non-mainstream origin, and “integrative health” when talking about incorporating complementary approaches into mainstream health care.

Understanding Integrative Healthcare is vital for health practitioners in knowing more about what patients are seeking regarding their healthcare, self-care, and in knowing the evidence on safety and efficacy as the basis for guiding patients. This is the essence of the integrative healthcare practice and research model.

Natural Does Not Mean Safe. Talk to Your Physician. Patients are encouraged to report use of natural products and complementary therapies…

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Feather & Wedge is Now Open for Lunch and Sunday Brunch!

FEATHER & WEDGE  ·  Summer Hours

Wednesday + Thursday   Lunch 12-3,  Dinner 5-9

Friday + Saturday   Lunch 12-3,  Dinner 5-10

Sunday   Brunch 11-3,  Dinner 5-9

Bar remains open until closing, one hour after dinner service

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