Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.

Amistad From Mary Barker

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Hi Joey

The Amistad’s captain, Greg Bailey, was gracious enough to allow me onboard to take some photos.

2 of his crew, Whitney and Scott, were kind to give me a tour and some education.  The Amistad is such a

gorgeous historical boat, in such a wonderfully historic port.  She is absolutely a must see while she is visiting.

The Amistad is docked on the Harbor Loop at the Maritime Center, near the Ardelle.  Here are a few photos.

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Amistad Capt. Greg and USCG Michael Bergmann

Captain Greg Bailey with Michael Bergmann USCG

Amistad from stern

Amistad from the stern

Amistad stern from midship

Amistad stern from midship

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Amistad midship looking aft

Amistad bow with crew Whitney

Amistad bow from midship with crew member Whitney

Below deck on the Amistad-

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Ward 2 Good Eggs Report!

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Bill Cox shares-

Wanted to share what a couple of motivated people fueled by a Mamie’s Coffee Roll can do to improve their neighborhood in about a half an hour…..and now off to Fenway!

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Mayor Kirk and the"Boys"from the Saint Peter’s Club enjoying the first official day of Bocce on the Boulevard !

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Pictures were provided by Francesco Groppo.

Thanks to JD MacEachern for bringing the photos from Francesco

Poll- Do You Know What Froyo Means?

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When speaking to my boy Craig Kimberley night before last I told him that I was on my way to Cafe Bishco with Beasley and Amandacakes for some Froyo.

His response?

“What are you speaking, Hobbit?”

Then again in the comment section someone asked what “Froyo” meant.

In this day and age are here people that still don’t know the meaning of Froyo?

Schooner Adventure

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Katherine Richmond submits-

Hi Joey, Here’s a couple of picks of my little dog Greta ( long haired mini dachshund 8 lbs and 12 years old) I’m a local painting contractor who has decided to volunteer my painting skills to the Schooner Adventure. From time to time Greta comes with me to the Adventure. On this sunny hot day she sought out shelter from the sun in a space on the bow near to me while I painted. She enjoyed the view of the harbor out the hawser hole and fit in it standing up. I took these shots with my iPhone. I thought people would enjoy seeing the unique photos of Greta. In addition FYI the crew of the Amsted is helping the crew of the Adventure get her all rigged up. The sails will be up in a couple of days and will go for a Test sail this week possibly! The rigging is a big event. There is a guy named mike who has been volunteering for 14 years! He would be a good interview. Bill Holmes is in charge and a good contact for the goings on in the next few days of rare events of rigging a schooner.
Thanks best regards
Katherine Richmond

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Community Photos 8/4/13

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Hi Joey,  Sharing a shot of the Amistad taken from the Gloucester Marine Railway.  Cell phone shot so not my usual quality.  The Amistad’s crew are aboard the Adventure helping getting her rigged and sails set up.  More photos to follow.  Mary Barker.

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Dead–Tired Blogging from the Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar

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Fred Bodin Submits-

Dead–Tired Blogging from the Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar

The Sidewalk Bazaar was swarmed on the last day, as expected. It’s fun, fairly profitable, and exhausting.

My potter Dave Matthews made a timely delivery of his mugs for the Bazaar. These are discounted at $10 each. Mohawk Trail mug anyone?

Laura Jardullo shows off her balloon dress, which she bought at the Dress Code. Laura was selling her headbands in front of the gallery. Photo taken with her iPhone.

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Diana Long of Gloucester gets snaked at the Cape Ann Vernal Pond booth at Bazaar www.capeannvernalpond.org. Doing the snaking is Alice the boa constrictor. Alice the boa wanted to snake me too, but I demurred.

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Great day at the Bazaar! City Councilor Melissa Cox asked if I’d collect donations for the Gloucester Fireworks Fund. Here, Phil Krone of Burlington, VT contributes. I now keep the container in the gallery for future donations. Come visit, say “hi,” and donate, even if it’s a dollar!

Some Saturday Night Sailor Stan’s Chowder House Action

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Featuring Sunny Fishcakes revue and Some Fantastic Glosta Cookin!

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Video- Limousine with broken tie rod in the Middle of Washington St., Gloucester, Ma.

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Herb Wennerberg reports-

Published on 4 Aug 2013

Limousine with broken tie rod in the Middle of Washington St. at Middle St. Gloucester, MA. 10:30 – 11:30 +- 8-3-2013

Community Stuff 8/4/13

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MLCC Endicott Presentation

Hi Joey,
I got this from my cousin Pete Lucido, Joe’s The Barber’s son, who is working on a project for his Dad:

This year marks my father’s 50th (yes, that’s right, 50th) year as a barber in the City of Gloucester!!! He got his start at McLean’s Barber Shop on Main Street and then opened his own shop in 1976 on Washington Street. He has been in his current location since 1985. I would like to compile all of your favorite memories or stories of my dad as a barber and surprise him with a book. If you have pictures of you, your children or grandchildren, etc. getting their haircut from my dad those are welcome too! Please send a message or email me at lucido48@yahoo.com with your favorite memory (or memories). Thanks for your help!  

Pete Lucido
Can you please help spread the word?
Thanks! 

Rose LoPiccolo
Recycling Coordinator
City of Gloucester

Scott Alexander From Rumsey Island Maryland Represents! On Gloucester Harbor

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Damn fine cap.  I coulda sold a pile more.  Whoever of you guys got them- congrats!

We have The Dry Fit and Super Crazy Soft Womens V and Scoop Neck Feminine Cut T Shirts In Stock and the printer is going to start banging them out this week.  if you ordered one they will be coming to you soon.  If you haven’t you can order here-

Super Crazy Soft Feminine Cut V Neck T-Shirt

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Super Crazy Soft Feminine Cut Scoop Neck T-Shirt

 

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GMG Dry- Fit Style Shirt Short Sleeve

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GMG Dry- Fit Style Shirt Long Sleeve

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2013 Bluefin Blowout

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Hey Joe,

Here are the key items-

1.  Friday 8/23 – Herland Brothers Band under the Tournament tent….weigh in stage open until 8:30 PM!!  Go to website www.bluefinblowout.com to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets for sale at the door

2.  Brewfest on Saturday 8/24 under the tournament tent 12pm-5…live music, food and weigh in stage.  Go to website www.bluefinblowout.com to purchase tickets in advance.  Tickets also sold at the door $25 entry

3.  WZLX Listener cruise and Brewfest combo to benefit Tufts Floating hospital for children.  Saturday 8/24.  Go to website www.bluefinblowout.com to purchase tickets in advance. 

Capt Drew Hale

Tournament Founder and Director

2013 Bluefin Blowout

Stay Salty, LLC

drewhale@bluefinblowout.com

www.bluefinblowout.com

www.facebook.com/bluefinblowout

781-589-2280

Black Crowned Bookends

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Hi Joey,

I found a pair of Black Crowned Night Herons hunting together off of Rocky Neck the other night.  These guys are great hunters and you can hear them squawking loudly as they hunt in the dark. 

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Wicked Tuna Ice Shirts From Scott Memhard and Cape Pond Ice

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Hi Joey:  Not to be outdone by your elegant, new understated GMG shirts (can’t wait to get into mine), Cape Pond Ice has a “Wicked New” offering:

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NatGeo’s Wicked Tuna film crew has been shooting some great footage of Cape Pond Ice staff with block ice and crushed ice flying in all directions, including onto several old (and new for Season Three – shhhh…  that’s top secret  information !) Wicked Tuna boats and tuna processors’ trucks, before air shipment to Japan (packed on Cape Pond Ice, of course). The excitement is like a new “Perfect Storm”.
Not to miss out on the wave, you can be among the first to own our new “Wicked Tuna / Wicked Ice” Cape Pond Ice t-shirt design, printed in three colors on a brilliant “Comfort Colors” 100% cotton Sapphire blue.  The back reads:  “2013 – Wicked Coolest Guys Around”.  Order on-line at www.capepondice.com or swing by our 104 Commercial Street, Gloucester shop, open every day through the Summer.
See link below:

http://www.capepondice.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CPI&Product_Code=Wicked+Tee&Category_Code=T

Our Printer Printed Up A Few Dry Fit and Ladies Super Soft T Shirts- Now Down At Sidewalk Bazaar In Front Of Sugar Mags!!!

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We have The Dry Fit and Super Crazy Soft Womens V and Scoop Neck Feminine Cut T Shirts In Stock and the printer is going to start banging them out this week.  if you ordered one they will be coming to you soon.  If you haven’t you can order here-

Super Crazy Soft Feminine Cut V Neck T-Shirt

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Super Crazy Soft Feminine Cut Scoop Neck T-Shirt

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GMG Dry- Fit Style Shirt Short Sleeve

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GMG Dry- Fit Style Shirt Long Sleeve

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Fintastic fun during Shark Week at Maritime Gloucester

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Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in our Shark Week Chalkquarium! Drop by for this free event on Sunday, August 4, 10:30-3:30. Draw a “Great White Chalk” and other life-sized sharks and rays on the pavement around Maritime Gloucester! All of our regularly-scheduled drop-in programs will also be shark-themed until August 10.

We were up late last night turning our Museum Shop into shark central! Our Shark Week Sale starts this Sunday. We’ll be offering 20% off all shark and ray merchandise, August 4 – August 10.

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Some Snaps From The 2013 Sidewalk Bazaar

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Best Dental Office In The Bidness- Harbor Cove Dental Represents!

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Warren and Chris Pal Stuff Down Some Ambie’s Sazzitza

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Chris Orlando From Kid’s Unlimited Who Does So Much For Downtown Gloucester!

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