My View of Life on the Dock
For this week’s Catch of the Day program, you can participate in the Sail/Fish Project! Visit Maritime Gloucester this Wednesday and Friday, 1:30-2:30, and print fish and seaweed onto decorative sails! During these special drop-in hours, the Sail/Fish Project is included for free with your admission or membership. To register for the full day, click here: https://maritimegloucester.org/orders/register2.php?id=45
So the massive push cart that saves Frankie and my backs from having to drag the thousands of lbs of lobsters and totes of bait around the dock had rotted out wheels. It happens- Saltwater’s a bitch, turns everything to shit.
So I asked Jeff from J and L Welding to take a look at our rusted out and broken wheels and order new ones to do the job. Only hitch is that this piece of equipment is vital to our operation and to be without it for even one full day would kill us. Brought the cart in at 7:40AM I got a call by 10:00AM to come pick it up, it had been all rehabbed before the boats would start hitting the dock with lobsters.
Huge huge thanks to Jeff and his crew at J and L welding. If you need this type of work done- do not hesitate to call them- 978-283-3388
and check them out online- www.jlweldingmachine.com
Hi Joey, Here is he Piscitello Family in 1934
Back row: Sons: John, Charles, Joseph and Augustine
Middle Row: Mary Frontiero, Rose Lucido, Salvatore, Rosalia and Ida Piscitello
Front Row: Mildred Gentile, Peter and Frances Piscitello and Florence Doucette
Virginia mcKinnon Frontiero submits-
Piscitello Family Reunion- July 14, 2013
Out of the blue, I received an e-mail from my cousin Nancy, inviting me to a Piscitello Family Reunion. She stated our cousin, Joe “the barber” Lucido was organizing this event and looking for all the relatives interested in attending. The space had been reserved at Stage Fort Park, last space available by Tablet Rock near Cressey’s Beach. The date was set for July 14, 2013 at 11 am. Spread the word she said, we do not have names or contact information.
My first response was ‘What a coincidence, this was our Grandfather, Salvatore’s Birthday. Our “Nano” would have been 130 years old.”
My grandparents Salvatore and Rosalia Piscitello immigrated from Sicily in 1910 with my four month old mother. After many moves thought-out Massachusetts they settled in Gloucester. My grandfather was a fisherman. His livelihood was the sea, so Gloucester was the perfect choice. The F/V “American Eagle” was his legacy to his sons. Our “Nana” was the heart of our family together raising 11 children.
I had an idea to make a tally of my grandparent’s blood decedents. The daughters, my mother, Mary Frontiero had 53 decedents, Rose Lucido won with 65, Frances Piscitello 21, Ida never married, Mildred Gentile 20 , Florence Doucette 6 Total for daughters 165. Sons, John 12 , Charles 4, Joseph 38+, Augustine 14 , and Peter 9. Making total of 77 for sons and Grand Total of 242. What a family!!
Family celebrations were wonderful and often, when my grandparents were alive. But now family seems only to get together mostly at funerals. Family too large to invite everyone to weddings or other events.
My contribution was the Birthday Cake, the centerpiece, as I had a family portrait of my grandparents and their 11 children’s photograph laminated and put on top of the cake, which was decorated in the Italian colors of red, green and white. My Aunt Frances and Aunt Millie, cut the cake. The only remaining children.
Everyone brought their own food and drinks. A charcoal grill was there for cooking. Lots of good cooks and delicious food. Tents were set up. Many games were played. We sang the old Italian songs. What a wonderful occasion to renew acquaintance with our relatives. I was introducing my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to relatives they had never met. Many traveled from all over the state to attend. Well over one hundred attended. A tremendous success. This must be an annual event. I requested Nancy to please reserve a space at the park for next year. Next time closer to the rest house. Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon July 2013
The Cape Ann Ceramics Festival winds up this weekend with another big show “Art of the Possible: All Clay Inclusive,” an exhibition and sale of exclusively local ceramic artists at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck on the Mezzanine Level, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester, MA.
At the gala opening on Friday, Aug. 23 from 5 – 9 pm, Celtic and Quebeçois music by Michael O’Leary and friends will entertain while you browse the exciting display of ceramic art created for table, home and spirit, including functional and sculptural work
The show continues Aug. 24, 25 10 am – 5 pm. A limited number of free mini bowls made by the exhibitors will be given out to the first people who arrive.
This is the final weekend for the show upstairs, “Beauty in Use: Ceramics from Cape Ann, Pucker Gallery and Beyond.”
Nina Goodick, Lisa Vincent, Sally Smithwick, Judy Bidwell, Diane Chiofaro, Ruth Worrall, Linda Comb, Jeanne Sudbay, Deb Levene, Wendy Morgan, Paula Eldredge, Jenny Rangan, Sarah Mowitt, Martha Thurk, Christy Millhouse, Seyrel Williams, Patricia Reed, Chris Williams, Tracie Coeplin, Kathy Morris
Hi Joey!
Peggy Russell wanted me to pass this along to you for possible publication on Good Morning Gloucester?
We’re doing a “back to school” push, for which I put together this style book.
Hope you are well!
Thanks!-Vignette-
https://www.dropbox.com/s/49lt8h21cdmgnim/POP_SCHOOLED.PDF
Check out our most recent style book, featuring our favorite picks for “Back to School” Season!
Design and Photography by: Vignette-Noelle Lammott
Models: Andromeda Lammott, Denham Lipetzky, Davis Lipetzky, Isaiah Lamont Hightower and Sophie “Sunrise” Kaufman-Mager
Fred Bodin Submits-
Tonight (Sunday 8/18/13) Janet and I went to the final hour of the Waterfront Festival. After a brief stop in the gallery, we decided to take our cars to Captain Carlo’s for dinner, and on the way to our cars, Janet pointed out a large motor yacht tied up at the Fort. I immediately saw the possibilities of an interesting post of our old harbor and what’s ahead in the future, so I told her I’d meet her after taking a few shots from behind Latitude 43.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw a very large tuna being unloaded at the Intershell dock. The tuna boat was Second Source of Marblehead. Even the Intershell fish cutter/processor (orange foul weather pants) was taking photos of this exceptional fattie monster tuna.
It looks like they were in awe of this fish. The Intershell employee is holding a fillet knife to cut out samples to check for quality, and they’re all hoping it won’t fall on them. That would be bad – real bad. Taking into account the relative size of the fishermen, we estimate this tuna to be at least 12 feet in length. Tomorrow, I’m walking down to Intershell and getting us a piece of this beautiful giant for the grill. This island we live on is very, very special.
I discovered that heaven is on earth when a few months ago I met Gloucester! I google it and founded Good Morning Gloucester site and I think is just fantastic, I have a blast every morning watching the pics and reading about events. I went down captain joe & son dock to pick my t shirt ….so happy!!
Thank you!
What are your initial impressions on the Bike Lanes that popped up this week?
Like em or hate em?
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Civil discussion about what you like or don’t like only please and thank you.
Hello,
My name is Tara White and I am a local artist who specializes in polymer clay ornaments and jewelry. I recently started following your blog through WordPress, where I have my own blog. I wanted to find out if you ever write posts that feature local artists. If so, I would be very interested in being featured. I have been investing more and more of my time in promoting myself and I know that you have a very faithful following. I know that it would be beneficial to have even the smallest mention. I hope this is not too forward, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask! I really look forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Tara White
Chickity Check It!-
Photo Album for Gloucester, MA Job 26779 August 16, 2013
This week the cab, pump house, body and water tank have all been merged with the chassis. Your apparatus now begins moving through the main assembly line. Next week your apparatus should be at the end of the main assembly line.
Hi Joey,
Here are a couple of photos from the most recent Cape Ann Community Contra Dance. There’s a shot of the band leaders with a host of enthusiastic sit-in musicians and another of the dancers ready to take off.
Our next dance is Saturday, August 24, 8:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave., Gloucester.
Rose Sheehan-Folk Life Studio
Joey: I noted the photos on Good Morning Gloucester of Adventure sailing again last week. Here are a couple I took in 1988 – the first of Adventure returning to Gloucester, and the second of her appearing in the Labor Day schooner race. Best, Pat Morss
Another great day (and night) off to relax in Gloucester.
Lisa Freed
Bobby Brooks Submits-
Here’s the link-
http://www.capeannmarina.com/Forms/BoatParadeSignUp.pdf
Can you please pass along to your committee and anyone else that can assist with encouraging boats to enter the Boat Parade? Above is a link to the registration form, however boats can also show up before sunset at Jones Creek- pick up a number and do the parade.
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Thanks for your help,
Tobin
Tobin Dominick
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort
Cape Ann Marine Sales & Service
August 16, 2013 by David Strege
For the entire story and more pictures click here
This story was forwarded to me by no less than 4 people and while by today’s standards it sure is a huge Halibut I remember my dad telling me stories about our Grandfather routinely landing Halibut aboard the Benjamin C that were as big as the forktuck.
So I don’t know if the world record is for something like a rod and reel record but from what my dad used to say those fish “back in the day” were caught all the time.
Maybe some of the old timers like Ron Gilson or our regular fishermen readers like Joe Testaverde can chime in on this.
Protein, light and packed with flavor. Killer lunch!
Can you chime in on the new bike lanes?
Please and Thank You 🙂
Cat Ryan submits-
Olivia and Kamila leaping © Cruz Ferreras
James Owen Calderwood abstract fish net street mural on Parsons
Right foreground, T.A.G artists from Art Haven painting plein air at the second 2013 Block Party
Says it all! Great day/night
If you haven’t ordered your Sista Felicia Cookbook through Kickstarter or got your tickets to the Gala Book Launch Party At Cruiseport There’s Just Hours Left To Do So!
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Also Check out Martha Stewart’s Executive Food Director Lucinda Scala Quinn who gave Sista Felicia her seal of approval –
August 8, 2013
Hi Everyone,
I love hearing people’s stories of why food and cooking is important to them- whether it’s how they’re putting it on their own table, getting out there with a message to make the food system better, or teaching someone else your best recipes and tips.
When I began my publishing career, there wasn’t any crowd-sourcing help or a way to get the message out to tons of people to fund books. Truth be told, I self-published my first book before it was picked up and published years later! Luckily, there are a ton of different ways to get the message out today, and I’ve found these two Kickstarter campaigns that I wanted to spread to all of you Mad Hungry-ers.
Sista Felicia’s Sicilian Cookbook
As a fellow Italian and for those of you that have watched my show, some of my best food memories are of cooking from my family’s Italian heritage. Those recipes are filled with warmth, comfort, history and flavor. Felicia is on an ambitious mission to share her family’s recipes and traditions through a series of 4 cookbooks that will embody her “commitment to ensure the past is not lost but is forever saved for future generations”. Felicia has just a little more to go on her goal and has 10 days left.
Take a minute to watch their videos, read their blogs and Facebook pages, and if you feel empowered by Felicia, please donate!
Best,
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For more info about the Waterfront festival –
Look for the GMG tent Under the Huge Red Balloon they have flying-
Amandacakes submits some of her favorite tents-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5zdZALvXog
Good Morning Gloucester 