Peg Dillon of Gloucester represents in Ullapool, Scotland, where she participated in the World Skiff Championships July 8-13. Peg, who is a member of the Gloucester Gig Rowers, competed as part of a New England team from Lake Champlain, VT.
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.
Weathervane T’s
Joey, this weeks featured tee shirt line is our Gloucester Beach line. The Weathervane sells adult tees for Wingaersheek, Good Harbor, and of course Long Beach. The photo shows Madison and Kaelyn styling and posing our Wingaersheek children’s tees carrying their Gloucester Man at the Wheel totes ready to hit the beach. What beach? Wingaersheek of course!
The adult tees range in price from $18.95 to $21.95, children’s tees are priced at $16.95, and the Gloucester totes are priced at $24.95
Our everyday prices are discounted with the purchase of 2 tee shirts at 10% off each, 3 or more is 20% of each tee. The tees can be mixed and matched. Sorry Cape Pond Ice Clothing is not included in this promotion.
Thanks,
Joe
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Dramatic Come From Behind Win For Newly Crowned GMG Gloucester Steak Bomb Champ Destinos!!!!
After four rounds it looked like Captain Hooks Had It In The Bag But in the Final Taste Round (accounting for 40% of the scores) Destinos Pulled Out A Dramatic Come From Behind Win.
We had Bex, Chris DeWolfe, Kim Smith and Brianmoc go in for the sub pick-ups last night. Brought the subs in and weighed and recorded the weights and sequestered the judges in a separate room while we marked each sub Sub A, Sub B, Sub C and Sub D to insure no bias and a blind tasting.
Judges Ed Collard, Chris DeWolfe, Brian O’Connor and Craig Kimberley took their judging duty very seriously. The one part I would say would not be a fair comparison is Cape Ann brewing based on price since their price includes fries, slaw and a pickle. However even if you threw the value category out Cape Ann Brewing would have come in last.
Captain Hooks wins People Choice with far and away most number of nominations.
Overall Best Gloucester Steak Bomb Challenge winner Based on Value, Taste, Packaging, Lack of Sogginess and Equal Distribution of Meat is Destinos.
Once again it was noted by all four judges that each one of these subs was a winner. To be nominated out of all the incredible sub shops in Gloucester is in itself a testament to how great each one of these Steak Bombs are and Cape Ann Brewing, Captain Hooks, Leonardos and Destinos all deserve accolades
Thanks To Mamie’s Kitchen for providing a neutral stage for judging. Thanks to our sub picker uppers. thanks to Kim Smith for filming (look for her awesome video Thursday).
You’d be happy to patronize any of these fine eateries. Today at Mamie’s Kitchen Chris will be serving up his killer Cheese Steak Sub in honor of yesterday’s competition.
The scoring sheet from last night-
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Parasailing At Stage Fort Park Photos from Anthony Marks
Hi Joey
I was at Stage Fort Park Sunday afternoon and happened to see this
guy trying to parasail by running down the hill into a light wind. He
did get off the ground but only briefly.
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GMG Steak Bomb Challenge Live Blog! Its On!!!!
Very proud of our judges. An unbelievable come from behind win where our winner pulled way out in front based on taste.
Incredible. Just incredible.
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The Downtown Gloucester Block Party – This Saturday – Dine, Dance, Shop!
The sixth annual Gloucester Block Party Series kicks off this Saturday, July 20 at 6 pm on Main Street. Restaurants will expand to serve outside and stores will have extended hours. There will be live entertainment on several performance stages all evening and activities for children in the Kids’ Town section.
The Rose Baker Senior Center joins the festivities this year with a chorus coached by musician and author Jorgelina Zeoli. The group will perform at 7 pm on the Applied Materials (formerly Sovereign) Stage. The new Hometown Realtors Marketplace central area features sponsor and local business information tables, games and contests.
Performers A Little Bit Country, Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester, Lauriellen and the Boys, Inge Berg, Not that Blonde, T Max, the Alex Razden Polygroove Orchestra, Cape Ann Dance, Joe and Renee, Dr. Bones Circus of Marvels, Fraternal Combustion Engine, The Electric Ear with special guest Flag Worship will appear on three stages renamed for major sponsors: Bank Gloucester, Whitmarsh Lock & Safe and Applied Materials. Appearing at 8 pm at the Dog Bar is Ned and the Big Babies. Street performers and a surprise or two are anticipated.
Ryan and Woods Distillers will sponsor a Block Party Cocktail contest. Bartenders will use R and W products to create a signature Block Party drink. Restaurant customers may sample and vote for their favorite at the Ryan and Woods Distillery information table.
Visit www.glostblockparty.com for details, performer and sponsor lists, directions, videos and to reach organizers. Future Block Parties will take place again August 17 and September 21.
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‘SUP Joey
Hi Joey,
Thought you might enjoy this shot of your maiden voyage on a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board. Nice to see you having some fun on the harbor!
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
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The GMG Steak Bomb Challenge Has Been Completed! Results Tonight!
Or whenever Kim gets done editing the video!!!
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Joe Lucido Celebrates his 50th Year as a Gloucester Barber
This year my father, Joe Lucido, is celebrating his 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, which is now home to Lone Gull Coffee Shop. He opened his own shop in 1976 on Washington Street next to your grandfather’s old store, Pat’s Center Grocery (named after your mother, of course!). He has been in his current location on Washington Street since 1985.
I would like to compile all of his customer’s favorite memories or stories of my dad as a barber and surprise him with a book. If your loyal readers could send me their favorite memory (or memories) it would be greatly appreciated. Stories and memories can be sent to lucido48@yahoo.com
Thanks so much for your help.
Pete
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Community Stuff 7/16/13
Tenth Annual Seacoast Seven Road Race Registration
Harmonic Icons
Our intention at Flatrocks Gallery is to spotlight Cape Ann’s creative heritage. This month with our latest exhibition we present three prominent artists who express our intent through their art and their lives.
Albert Alcalay, Ruth Mordecai, and Juni Van Dyke have created distinct styles that engage and challenge. Relying on vibrant color, intriguing surfaces, and compositional grace, their unique and idiomatic works evoke vivid associations in the viewer.
All three have lived and worked on Cape Ann. And all three have made significant contributions in their professional lives – Alcalay as an inspirational teacher at Harvard, Mordecai as Director of the Goetemann Artist in Residency Program for the Rocky Neck Cultural Center and Van Dyke with her tireless work as Art Director at the Rose Baker Senior Center in Gloucester.
We are proud and excited to present these three artists in our latest show . We invite you to visit and see for yourself why we have named it HARMONIC ICONS.
July 10 – July 28
opening reception July 20, 6-8pm
Flatrocks Gallery 77 Langsford St Gloucester, MA
978-879-4683 Wed.-Sun. 12-5
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Vote For Your Choice For New Dri- Fit GMG Shirts
All I wear down the dock from Spring To Fall are Dry fit moisture wicking short and long sleeve shirts. High quality, moisture and odor control for comfort.
Cotton T-Shirts are only comfy under the most perfect of conditions. Dry-Fit shirts regulate body temperature and keep you a bajillion percent more comfortable on those hot days.
But they’re not just for hot days. I wear my long sleeve dry fit shirts as a base layer under a cotton sweatshirt and its perfect for those cool days when you’re working hard. Nothing worse than a cool day when you work up a sweat and then if you don’t have a dry-fit base layer that moisture just gets trapped in your cotton sweatshirt and then once you stop working you get a horrible chill. A dry Fit base layer regulated your body temp throughout cool and hot –sweaty/not sweaty work days.
So I ordered up three different brands because all I’m ordering is top of the line stuff that I would wear personally. I’m crazy fussy about the gear I wear and if the GMG logo is going on something I’m just flat out insisting on the best. Bottom line-End of story. You can rest assured that if I’m ordering it it’s gonna be quality.
So I got three different brands in. One just flat out sucked but the other two were sweet.
The part I’m stuck on is guessing if people would rather have long sleeve or short sleeve and if I should go with white or navy shirts.
Ed says that the people that want to be comfortable in the summer would want to get whit short sleeve for maximum cooling and comfort.
I get that but I like the lining properties of the long sleeve as a base layer for fall winter and spring. When you work the dry fit base layer also allows for movement between the dry fit base layer and whatever you have on top of it. it’s not restrictive when you have an active job to do or have an active lifestyle.
Black or White or Navy With a Light Blue GMG Homie Logo Left Chest Pocket.
Shirt Features:
- Roomy, athletic cut and controls sweat like a champ.
- Removable tag for comfort
- Double-needle sleeves and hem
If there is a certain style Shirt You Really Think We Should Think About Getting Leave Your Comment Below.
I’ve also been considering a fitted cotton t shirt for women. I’ve seen some really nice ones that are way more flattering than the Haynes ones I normally buy. Let me know if this is something you guys (meaning women) want.
Also the Hats Should Be In By The End Of July and I’ll Be Shipping Them Out To You ASAP unless you would like to pick it up.
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Rockport Farmers Market
Some photos from the Rockport Farmers Market, held on Saturdays from
9am-1pm at Harvey Park, Rockport.
Enjoy!
Angela Cook submits these photos from the Rockport Farmer’s Market-
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Chickity Check It! Chamber’s Got a New Site
Gloucester Gig Rowers Represent! at the Lake Champlain Challenge Race
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Cape Ann Residents Celebrate Natti Woodland Conservation Initiative
Cape Ann residents, municipal leaders, and conservation partners joined together to celebrate the permanent protection of the Natti Woodland, a 20-acre parcel located in the North Gloucester Woods. A dedication event was held on Thursday, July 11, and included remarks, a ribbon cutting, light refreshments, and a guided walk in the woods. Speakers included Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk, representatives from Essex County Greenbelt, New England Forestry Foundation, and the Natti family.
The Natti Woodland is named after Erik and Theresa Natti, who sold the land for conservation to Essex County Greenbelt and New England Forestry Foundation in December 2012. The initiative will further Gloucester’s priority conservation plans for the North Gloucester Woods and the Dogtown area. The parcel provides a key link in a proposed network of municipal and privately held conservation properties in Dogtown and is rich in biodiversity and cultural history. The land also contributes to the watershed for Gloucester’s public water supply.
“Today is a celebration of the community’s commitment to conservation. We come together as a community, with a promise to future generations,” stated Mayor Carolyn Kirk under a canopy of trees and amidst a gathering of 70 people.
It’s wonderful to know this property is protected forever,” commented Erik Natti. The conserved land has been an integral part of the Natti’s family life, and a place where they, their sons and extended family spent so much of their time growing up.
Essex County Greenbelt and New England Forestry Foundation will jointly own and manage the Natti Woodland, which is adjacent to the Foundation’s Norton Memorial Forest with 121 acres. Trails throughout the properties and are well suited for hiking and mountain-biking and are open the public. Outdoor recreationists may also wander past “Dragon Rock,” the namesake for Theresa Natti’s favorite forest destination — a large boulder resembling a dragon’s head. The Woodland addition will provide enhanced access to the properties, with a small parking area and a designated trailhead, as well.
The Natti Woodland initiative demonstrates a successful collaborative effort among the conservation organizations and the Natti family. By working together, the partners provide a true forest legacy to the Cape Ann community for generations to come.
Mayor Carolyn Kirk cuts the ribbon to dedicate the Natti Woodland, a 20-acre newly-conserved parcel of land in the North Gloucester Woods. Mayor Kirk is pictured with Bob Perschel of the New England Forestry Foundation and Ed Becker of Essex County Greenbelt on the right, and members of the Natti family on the left. (Photo courtesy of Essex County Greenbelt.)
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Just Talked To A Fisherman Who Told Me There Was Only One Boat’s Landings On The Gloucester Auction Today
That just completely blows my mind. There’s no Saturday or Sunday Auctions so that means that from Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning there was only one trip?
Are you fucking kidding me?
When we were handling fish just 10 years ago Monday morning was a shit show with us wondering how the hell we were going to get the three days of fish all into Boston for market. Monday mornings If be loading our huge box truck to the gills making two-three trips into town delivering the weekends fish.
And that was only our joint. There was Mortillaros, John B Wright, Old Port Seafood,Ocean Crest, Three Lantern and Pigeon Cove handling 20-30 boats each as well.
And its reduced to this?
A Monday in July with flat ass seas to fish in and only one landing on the Auction for 3 whole days?????
Unfreakingbelievable.
Its over.
Stick a fork in it.
For comparison’s sake-
Gloucester MA Fish Landings August 20, 1917- Over 5 Million Pounds. Aug 21, 2012 Gloucester MA 97,300 Pounds. Less Than 2% of the landings in 1917 were landed in 2012
Posted on September 9, 2012 by Joey C
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Community Stuff 7/15/13
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The Schooner ARDELLE is pleased to join Maritime Gloucester’s
ever-popular Coastal Explorers summer program! During this children’s
program, mornings will be spent conducting explorations of Gloucester
Harbor aboard the Schooner ARDELLE, while afternoons will be hosted in
Maritime Gloucester’s labs and Aquarium. The cost of this five-day
program is $500, and $450 for Maritime Gloucester members. Space is
limited, register today!
Coastal Explorers (Ages 9-12)
July 22-26, 8:30-3:00
Full info/registration:
http://maritimegloucester.org/visit/event.php?s=2013-07-22-coastal-explorers
Coastal Explorers II (Ages 13-16)
July 29-August 2, 8:30-3:00
Full info/registration:
http://maritimegloucester.org/visit/event.php?s=2013-07-29-coastal-explorers-ii
Students will discover the science of Gloucester’s marine life through
various hands-on activities. Plankton tows will be conducted off the
Ardelle, which will be looked at in our video microscope lab. From
high-speed copepods to larval sea worms, you never know what kinds of
microscopic life will be found! While exploring the harbor, we’ll
keep our eyes open for unusual seabirds and look at the seafloor using
underwater cameras. In our Aquarium, students will learn all about
the habitats and adaptations of Gloucester’s various fishes,
invertebrates and seaweed. Stingray-like skates, unusual lobsters,
and American eels can be found in habitat tanks, while sea stars,
crabs, and mollusks can be held in our Touch Tanks. In our classroom,
we’ll further explore sea creatures by viewing amazing dry specimens
of coral, whales’ teeth, giant lobster claws, and large seashells.
In addition to marine biology, students will learn all about
Gloucester’s maritime heritage. The Schooner Ardelle is a traditional
wooden vessel, and kids will learn all about its construction from its
builder Captain Harold Burnham of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. From
raising the schooner’s sails to learning the basics of charts and
navigation, many aspects of seafaring will be explored. The tradition
of lobstering will be also be a focus, as the Ardelle also functions
as a lobstering boat. By experiencing our new giant-sized
walk-through lobster trap, studnets will discover how lobsters are
caught. In our galleries, we’ll learn about shipwrecks, sail power,
and offshore sea life including whales. Additional projects,
experiments, and explorations will be offered throughout the week as
well.
Call for Submissions:
?Getting Around in Essex County: Chebacco Boats and Beyond?
To help mark the fifteenth birthday of our Chebacco Boat replica
"Lewis. H. Story", the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is calling for
submissions of artwork, writing,and memorabilia having to do with
getting around in our beautiful county. We will be assembling an
exhibit in late July in a gallery adjoining the Orientation Center at
the Museum. This exhibit is supported by a Partnership Grant from the
Essex National Heritage Commission. For more information email:
education@essexshipbuildingmuseum.org or call: 978-768-6441. Please
use "Summer Exhibit" in your subject line.
Thanks, Joey, for mentioning the Gloucester Garden Tour today. I wouldn’t have known about it otherwise. Thank you Harvard Club of the North Shore and The Gloucester Garden Club for the lovely gardens displayed today, and to Kim Smith for designing the beautiful Butterfly gardens around the Harbor Walk. Attached a couple of photos.
Sandy Chadwick
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Homie Recycled Sailcloth Pillows In The Hizzouse! and Striped Bass and Tuna and Codfish and Lobster and…
When I first saw these pillows I knew I had to add them to All Things Gloucester
Throw in a Man at The Wheel and a Schooner Pillow and you’d round out the line.
Check ‘em-
They come in 18” or 20” and take two weeks to make as they are produced to order.
Check them out on All Things Gloucester
One of the great things about using recycled sailcloth is that it means this stuff doesn’t end up clogging up our landfills. Something we all can agree is a good idea.
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Fun free stuff: Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library this month
Hi Joey,
Get over to the library! This month, the Matz Gallery at the Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free library is featuring the creative proposals of 15 semi finalists artist/artist teams for the HarborWalk Public Art Challenge.
Gloucester Engineering and the Matz family created a lovely exhibition space and lobby!
Bring your kids and grandchildren. There are games and small prizes and discoveries for all ages. Here’s a printable sample “hidden pictures”.
Leave some extra time to admire more art at the library, the neighborhood quilts, the always excellent Children’s Library and programming, and the fountain. Remember to peer past the construction screen to see what’s coming! The exhibit is open when the library is open. Come for the 8:30AM opening time of the main library, and then head down to the Children’s room, which opens at 10AM. Tuesdays and Thursdays the library is open until 8pm.
Adults are welcome, too. Here are some of our city planners visiting with Utile while they’re working together on the downtown work plan.
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Twin Lights 3rd Annual Board Swap!
@TwinLightsSurf: Get up on THIS! Twin Lights 3rd Annual Board Swap! #swap #event #surfboardswap #surfboard #gloucester… http://instagram.com/p/bRrzpiq7mY/
Good Morning Gloucester 