Cranes Beach Snowy Owl From Donna Piraino
Thought I’d share these photos with everyone. I don’t have a “fancy” camera and I’ve seen better photos on GMG, but she’s still a beautiful bird!
Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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Community Stuff 12/24/13
Therapy dog brings joy to Addison Gilbert Hospital
Addison Gilbert Hospital therapy dog, Elle, and her owner, Pam Burton, visited patients
on the Senior Adult Unit and Oncology at Addison Gilbert Hospital, bringing holiday cheer to patients, visitors and
staff.
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Dave Moore Remembers The Troops
Capt Joe.could you post this for the troops who are far away – and missing their families – just like the ones back home who work for Fire Department-Police-Coast Guard who are on duty on all serving their communities and country many are former veterans also this includes the fisherman, lobstermen Men & Woman alike, like our services.Thank You!
“Please-Don’t forget the veterans both (Active and Retired) who are far from their homes serving their country still in many ways Say a prayer for those who have lost their life in support of motherland America and those countries who we help!
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ― Bob Hope
Mac Davis – Song Painter Album – “Home” (Mac Davis wrote this song)
ome – Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (another version)
Poppy Skaines
Uploaded on Feb 20, 2011
Serving in Viet Nam in 1970 I came across an album from an unknown songwriter at the time named Mac Davis. One song in particular that really moved me was a song called “Home”. Made me real homesick. Many years have past. I am thankful to all who sacrificed for our country.
No where could I find this song or lyrics on the internet. I dedicate this song and video to all the veterans who have served in the past and are serving our country today. God Bless them all.
“Home” – Mac Davis
And every night they lie awake
And dream of Momma’s chocolate cake
And wonder if there’ll be a tomorrow
And will they ever see their home and their family
Oh will they ever be back home, Oh
And boys who never learned to pray
Look to the heaven’s everyday
And stumble through a simple little prayer
And ask the Lord above
To send them home to the ones they love
Oh God I hope they make it home
And everyday some young boy dies
And in the night some young girl cries
He’ll never hear his baby’s laughter
He’ll never ever see his home and his family
But I guess he’s finely free
And at last he’s on his way back home, Oh
When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” “-Bob Hope”
God Bless – and have a safe holiday season Dave Ret, Vet South Korea
Dave Moore (S-55/Ret USAF- Native nickname-Kukani Tiya-RD)
(“Quarere Verum”Seek the Truth”)
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New York City Bans Styrofoam Food Containers
Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research and Education | December 20, 2013 12:47
The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research and Education (COARE), applauds the New York City Council for its decision yesterday to ban food service expanded polystyrene (EPS) within city limits. EPS is commonly referred to as “styrofoam.”
for the entire article read here-
New York City Bans Styrofoam Food Containers
This has got to be looked at as a positive IMO. I wouldn’t care if the coffee costs an extra nickel a cup in the name of getting more styrofoam off the streets and into our oceans.
Good on NYC.
I like this move.
How bout you?
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Dog Bar Wings- Tremendous! and a tip…
My favorite wings in town go to Cape Ann Brewing. Cape Ann Brewing and The Farm Bar and Grille are my favorites on the North Shore. Coming in just behind those two with excellent wings of their own is Dog Bar.
The move at Dog Bar is to order them plain and then get the sauce on the side. This insures totally crispy wings every time. Nothing worse than soggy fries, second worse is soggy greasy wings. Dog Bar has the crispy wing thing down to a science.
Check these MFers out-
DELECTABLE!
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Community Photos 12/23/13
Merry Christmas from Good Harbor Beach submitted by Dwight Hebert
Hello Joey, I encountered this snowy owl while boating near Annisquam Light today. It was only a few minutes past the winter solstice. An account is on my blog: www.trashpaddler.com. Regards, Al Peirce
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Community Stuff 12/23/13
Free Community Lung Cancer Screening
Initial Screening at Gloucester Police Department
January 6 and January 9th
Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women worldwide; however, it is currently the only one of the top four deadliest cancers (lung, prostate, breast and colorectal) that is not screened for routinely.
Based on the published findings of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST), Addison Gilbert Hospital, a member of Lahey Health, now have confirmation that we can save lives of people at high risk for developing lung cancer through CT screening.
While private insurers and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) do not currently cover low-dose CT lung screening, and most hospitals charge a self-pay of at least $350 for this screen, Addison Gilbert Hospital is determined to help bring awareness and accessibility of this testing to all people at high-risk at no charge.
Addison Gilbert Hospital will offer a FREE low-dose chest CT screening to any individual who meets the established National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) high-risk criteria. Persons between the ages of 50 and 74 who have
smoked at least an average of one pack per day for twenty years may meet these criteria and qualify for a free screening.
Those who would like to see if they meet the criteria for the screening may attend this event that will be held at the
Gloucester Police Department, 197 Main Street, Gloucester, Conference Room
Monday, January 6 and Thursday, January 9, 2014
from
7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Appointments are not necessary.
For more info www.easternpointlithouse.com
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GloucesterCast Taped 12/22/13 With Guests Toby Pett, Nichole Schrafft and Host Joey Ciaramitaro
GloucesterCast Taped 12/22/13 With Guests Toby Pett, Nichole Schrafft and Host Joey Ciaramitaro
Topics Include:
GMG “Holiday” Party, Kudos To Fred Bodin, Weak Lobsters, Phobia About Eating or Drinking Food At Public Events, Ryan and Wood Knockabout Gin, Paul Morrison’s Gin Regimen, Mamie’s Kitchen Hilltop Special, Men’s Night, The Hive, Pop Gallery, Gretchen At Saltwater Massage, Craig Kimberley’s Proctology Exam, Nubar Alexanian’s Windmill Short Documentary, The Green Lobbying Steamroller, City Councillor Paul McGeary,
Shoutouts, That Nutty Redhead, Joey Fails The Listeners, Chunuka Gifts, Are Gift Cards Impersonal, Kim Smith’s Orange Infused Wine, Ryan and Woods Rye Whiskey, Cape Ann Brewing Rock Porter, New Schooner Lannon Rum Mugs, Skiing vs Lodging, VRBO, Amesbury Sports Park Tubing, Monster Sledding At Fenway, Antonio’s In New Bedford, Rocky Neck Polar Plunge, Open Door Food Pantry
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How to find out if you’re in a flood zone in Gloucester MA From Kenny MacCarthy
Step by step instructions, including web addresses, to see the current and future FEMA FIRM maps for Gloucester MA.
Links used in video:
http://www.gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?NID=581
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Neti Pot Competitions All The Rage In Russia
The winner is so getting laid tonight.
International broads all over the world just itching to get their hands on the winner.
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WINTER SOLSTICE SALUTATIONS FROM THOMAS PHILBROOK
Greetings to you!
Winter began with the solstice at 12:11 PM , December 21 (EST) — the shortest day of the year.
Wishing for you a warm and cozy holiday season.
Tom Philbrook
www.facebook.com/PhilbrookDigitalArt
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Community Photos
Hi Joey,
All the best of the season to you, yours and your many blog viewers!
See you in the spring.
Bruce Louise Bonham
St. Catharines, Ontario
O’Maley Staff Mosley ugly sweater crew
Nichole Schrafft submits-
Great Holiday Photo taken by my co-worker, Gail Estes. Just made a bunch of thank you cards out of it. Incase you’re looking for a blog photo 🙂
Hi Joey,
Here are 2 shots from my travels around Cape Ann on Friday. I was coming down Rte 128 to Grant Circle and the late afternoon light captured my eye, so I snapped this as I was stopped waiting to enter the rotary.
The second one is a tree behind Woodman’s in Essex. I just thought it was lovely sitting by itself along the Essex River.
Mary Barker
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Why the Vikings fled Norway
From Al Bezanson
Why the Vikings fled Norway ___ For ages it has been obligatory for Scandinavians to ‘enjoy’ lutefisk at yule time. Having tasted this delicacy in Stavanger myself, I found it understandable that millions of citizens would emigrate from that beautiful region just to escape the obligation. Anyhow, that’s my theory. Lutefisk is cod marinated in lye over a very long period of time. If you enjoy snacking on Ivory soap you might enjoy lutefisk
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Community Stuff 12/22/13
It’s the final Cape Ann Community Contra Dance of 2013!
We look forward to celebrating the turning of the year with new friends and old on the dance floor.
Take a break and come enjoy the live music and the dancing fun.
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Fred Bodin Has Some Mack Daddy Gloucester T Shirts (and a killer attack lobster)
Check Out Bodin Historic Photo and get you some Gloucester Swag.
I use the Gloucester mug he gave me for my birthday every day of the week.
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Winter Solstice Cape Ann Farmer’s Market At The UU
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David Collins Has Some Nice Things To Say and Miss Friend’s Class 1950-1951
Hey, Joey,
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog. I read it almost daily and like that it keeps me up on what’s happening in my old hometown.
I grew up just over the Cut Bridge, on Stage Fort Avenue, in the 1940’s and 50’s. My family moved to Connecticut the week I turned 16 because my father’s job as a buyer at LePage’s was phased out in one of the take-overs in the early 60’s.
I taught school in Connecticut and have now retired to Florida. However, as other writers to your column have said, you may leave Gloucester but Gloucester never leaves your heart.
You had a picture recently of your mother and her friends at a gathering. I am sending along a picture from a gathering in 1950-1951 which may have your father or perhaps an uncle in it.
It is of my kindergarten class at Miss Georgia Friend’s house on Riggs Street. She ran the school (back when kindergartens were not a part of the public school system). Mrs. Grace Andrews was also a teacher there. I believe Mrs. Andrews’ daughter was the Elizabeth Andrews Godfrey whose passing was mentioned in the Gloucester obituaries earlier this month.
Both Miss Friend and Mrs. Andrews were related to each of my parents whose families had been from the Cape Ann area for generations.
On the backside of the photo are listed many of the kids in the picture. I am the first boy standing on the left (#1). My mother was usually amazing with names and spelling but seems not to have known a couple and had trouble spelling some, among them Ciarametaro and Ciaramitaro.
All these years later I am afraid I remember only a couple of the others in the photo. For certain I remember Diana Bell (#9) who went with me through almost all the school years from West Parish to GHS and was at the Universalist Church Sunday School with me for a while, too.
I also remember John Ciarametaro (#6) and Mary Ciaramitaro (#2), if these are the people of that name who were in the GHS class of 1963, the class I would have graduated with had we not moved at the end of my sophomore year.
So, Joey, I was just wondering if any of your family is pictured. Also, if perhaps the Joseph Frontiero (#18) is related to Paul?
Again, I really appreciate the effort you and the others put into Good Morning Gloucester.
Thanks,
David Collins
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Wicked Tuna Season Three Trailer Just Released!
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Community Photos 12/21/13
From the other side of the bridge.
The first x-c skiing at the Grassrides in Hamilton. Happy day!
From Nancy Dudley, Essex
Men’s night from Len Burgess-
Yesterday it seemed that all of East Gloucester was dressed in blue and white!
Best-Janet Rice
Janet Rice
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Grace Center hosts open house
Hi Joey,
December 19, 2013
Grace Center hosts open house
A $150,000 donation by Mr. Ralph E. Bates of Manchester, Ma., to the Church-based Grace Center of Gloucester, Ma.
Photos by Joe Perry & Herb Wennerberg
Thanks,
Herb
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