My View of Life on the Dock
Joey,
The Gloucester Gig Rowers are starting a new intense race and conditioning program and we are looking to reach out to the Seine boat rowers who might want to train with us this season. Could you introduce me to folks in the Seine boat community?
Mike
We shucked the Topnecks in record time this year. Got the assembly line thing down to a science and Felicia’s Polpo was the best she ever did. Hope y’all had a great Christmas.
Hey Joey –
Thrilled to get a GMG cap from Santa today! Love your blog – keep up the good work in 2014!
– Susan
Belmont, MA
Hey Joey.
It is time for our annual Plunge.!!!!!!
Please join us for this invigorating event. Once again, we will be running a
food drive for the Open Door . A van will be available at the entrance of beach
to leave food.
Location: Oak Cove Beach. Rocky Neck. Just off of Stevens Way.
Date: 1/1/2014
Time: 2pm. Due to the tide
What to bring: Beach shoes as it is a rocky beach. Non-perishable food. ( we
can also take checks made out to The Open Door)
Thanks for supporting this super deluxe event. As usual, all welcome…
Cathy McCarthy
Tucker Destino Photo
Sam Novello writes-
Dear Joe,
In the past, large Gloucester fishing draggers made annual Christmas fishing trips off the coast of Nova Scotia at a greysole “honeyhole.” I believe your grandfather may have even found this spot. From what I understand, the boats used to take turns fishing through this spot one at a time and filling their nets with tows of 25,000 lbs of greysole per tow being common. This area is now closed to U.S. fisherman because of its location in Canadian waters. I believe the last Gloucester boats to fish these grounds were in the Joseph & Lucia fleet approximately 25 years ago. I have always been interested in this old “Christmas trip” and was wondering if any of your readers might have any knowledge or information about these trips and the location of this old greysole honey-hole. Thanks!
Happy Holidays!
Sam Novello
Good afternoon all happy holidays
Wanted to let you know what Myriah Tucker works in the Oncology department here at AGH, and myself have been up to with the help of the Salvation Army and the community of Gloucester including Sen. Tarr office
Since times are tough and we wanted to make sure that everyone gets something for Christmas I did my own fund raising and with the approval of Salvation Army we helped Cancer patients. Actual people helped through AGH:
60 people
28 of them children
13 cancer patients,
I want to thank the community of Gloucester, Cape Ann Savings Bank employees & La Trattoria and individuals were out pouring,
Cross fit Cape Ann adopted a whole family
Pigeon Cove Circle is donating a Christmas meal to one of our cancer patient.
and we had extra toys for little ones we donated the rest to Sen. Tarr who had his own gathering of toys delivered them to
Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.
I think AGH, Salvation Army Sen. Tarr and the rest of the donors my angels god bless
Merry Christmas
Warmest regards Sefatia
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!
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.
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”)
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-
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?
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-
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
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
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
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
The winner is so getting laid tonight.
International broads all over the world just itching to get their hands on the winner.
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
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
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
Good Morning Gloucester 