My View of Life on the Dock
Joey,
this is for the blog if you want to put it in.
For those who might be interested: EVEN WITH ALL THIS BITTER COLD AND SNOW there is still winter gardening with low hoops.
warm regards,
David Calvo
Hey Joe,
Sub zero temps are no match for the GMG 1/4 zip shell.
And if you want to see a cool event this week, this is going on up on the hill.
http://www.redbull.com/us/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331618550073/2014-frozen-rush-race-teaser
Hi Joey,
Friday afternoon, once the storm ended, I decided to head north and check out Plum Island. Here are a few of my favorite shots.
A tractor that looks like it’ll be stuck for a while. A dog retrieving a ball in the snow covered dunes. The Plum Island Light. The surf was definitely still up. The houses and fields were covered with 2 feet of snow and ice. A snowy owl was perched on the roof of a deserted home. And in Rowley along the river, I encountered a very interesting midair snow drift that almost resembled a ghost floating along in front of me. The temperature was balmy 14, and it was gorgeous!
Mary Barker
Help the Fire Department Protect You: Shovel Fire Hydrants
“In a fire seconds count,” said Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith, “so help your fire department protect you and your neighbors but removing snow from nearby fire hydrants.” Fire officials are urging those who are able to do so, to shovel snow away from fire hydrants in case access to them is needed quickly.
Clear Snow from Furnace and Dryer Vents
Keep outside furnace, hot water and dryer vents clear of drifting snow, to prevent flue gases from backing up into the home and creating a carbon monoxide hazard.
Clear Snow from Vehicle Tailpipes
Last winter, two children from Boston died from carbon monoxide while sitting inside arunning vehicles where the tailpipe was clogged with snow. Doctors from the Boston Public Health Commission have created an educational video on CO poisoning that addresses this particular risk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yy9zXsaeCA
It’s a Gloucester thing…
Dear Good Morning Gloucester: Learned about this site just a short time ago from a dear friend, and former resident of Gloucester, here in the Monterey Bay area. I’m hooked on this publication now, and can’t wait for your publication to hit my mailbox daily.
I grew up in North Andover, Mass and spent many summers with a dear friend and her family in Wingaersheek Beach. Can’t stop thinking about the great times I spent there.
Is the Paper House still standing!!! Oh, how I loved that tour 🙂
Seeing the photos and reading the stories brings me back and makes me smile.
Thank you for your publication and reminding me how beautiful life was in paradise.
Eleanor White
Pebble Beach, California
Restaurants In Cape Cod Serving Icelandic Cod
3.1.2014 Words by Nanna Árnadóttir
Due to fishing restrictions in New England, restaurants in Cape Cod have stopped serving local cod in favour of Icelandic cod.
Cod once sustained New England’s fishing industry, but in recent years, regulators have imposed severe catch limits on cod, and the fish remain scarce,NPR reports.
For the entire story at the source click here
Thank you to rishays for submitting the link
This beautiful male orange cat was found on Friend Street on October 24, 2013.
All agencies were contacted. Found cat advertisement was in the Times.
Cat has a white bib, long tail with brown rings. He is very affectionate and playful.
Someone must be looking for him, as he is a very good cat. He has been checked out by a Vet and had all his shots. Any information to find his home, will be greatly appreciated.
The Singing Seniors, a singing class taught by Jorgelina Zeoli (“Jayzee”) at the Rose Baker Senior Center in Gloucester, bring Christmas music to the residents at the Girdler House in Beverly. (December 20, 2013)
“Jayzee”, a free lance musician, inspirational author and Tai Chi instructor, is looking for funding in order to continue bringing the joy of the Singing Seniors into the community. She can be contacted atjayzee.miracles@gmail.com.
Photos Courtesy of Ray Spiecker and Judy Keith
Hi Joey,
After being cooped up for the storm, I headed out to Cranes Beach check out the dunes and the surf.
The snow on the dunes was laced with a marbling of sand which made for some quite interesting patterns.
Even the day after the storm ended, there was still a bit of surf, but the seagulls seemed to take it all in stride.
Mary Barker
No one brings the enthusiasm that these two do to local weather reporting. No One!
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
George Washington Addair, Jr. (1931-2012)
Although he founded the widely admired Omega Vector Foundation in 1978 there is little biographical information available about Addair, ostensibly because he did not want the work of the Phoenix, Arizona-based foundation to be about him, but rather about finding ways to help people discover their potential. Since his passing graduate volunteers continue to lead weekend workshops using the Socratic method to encourage freedom from fear through self-examination. Unlike most similar self-improvement programs the workshops are still being presented free of charge.
Hi Joey,
Been thinking a lot about Mass & Gloucester / North Shore, since a holiday visit to our son & his family in NJ. Part of that visit included several visits to NY city — or as the inhabitants like to call it, the Big Apple.
Nothing against anyone who lives in, has lived in, or loves NY ….. but ……. I remain firmly a New Englander — proud of Massachusetts, our people, who & what we are, what we do, & all that we stand for.
There IS ‘no place like home’.
In NY, people readily pushed past, over, & around anyone in their way, including small children. No one was friendly.
Plus, don’t even begin to tell me that Boston drivers are bad or discourteous drivers. NY city wins that title, hands-down.
The visit was good, being with family. However, the trips to downtown NY (not our 1st by any means), only served to remind us how much we love ‘home’.
In our opinion, we have it ‘all’ right here…. far & above anywhere.
The people of Mass, & especially our beloved North Shore, have no comparison. They are ‘simply the best’, & so is Mass!
Happy New Year to you & all the GMG readers.
Stay safe in the snow!
Judy & family
Christopher Anderson Submits This Report Live From Good Harbor Beach Footbridge-
This is why we can’t have nice things.
Joey, I thought you might like to post this. This cottage is on Ferry Hill on the bank of the creek leading to Montgomery’s Boat Yard. Happy New Year, Marty Daley
Sea Smoke and Surf at Good Harbor Beach from Jaqueline Bennet
Magnolia picture – pre-storm Thursday night From Bernie Romanowski
Hey Joey,
Happy New Year! I snapped this photo today at the Roger William’s Zoo (AMAZING place fyi…open all year and 1/2 price in January + February). Timing is everything. I love the look on the non-defecating eagle’s face. I could almost hear him saying, “Nice, really nice. Way to represent.” 🙂
-Nichole Schrafft
From Angela Cook At Oasis
The G.E.T. W.E.T. Crew
Back Shore Encased In Ice-
“And then the sun came out to shine on Brace Rock……January 3, 2014
Robert N. Elwell Jr.
Snowstorm photos from Anthony Marks
Different Seasons at the “Rudder” From John Nasser
What a difference a season makes! Note the GMG sticker on the door way in the summer photo.
Here’s a picture of Kiara age 6 playing in the snow by the docks!
Hi Joey,
I took another walk to Lanes Cove after I finished my shoveling today. The water level was higher than yesterday’s high tide and the breakwater had quite a bit more splash-over. If you watch carefully, you will see water pouring through the breakwater as well. I could not stand in the same place where I took my video yesterday because that location was underwater!
Frank McCall
Good Morning Gloucester 