My View of Life on the Dock
Yo Joey!
Thought you and your readers would get a kick out of this pic I took last night while out on the Ardelle. Apparently this little guy is a regular on Ten Pound Island. We nicknamed him Rusty.
All the best to you and GMG
Tony H
ps: keep up the good work!
Hi Joe,
Could you please run the following announcement on GMG? We are continuing to raise money in Aran and Ryan Patrican’s memory for Aran’s now two-year old son, Thomas. Thank you for all that you do to support our proud community. JD Perry
The Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at the Beverly Golf & Tennis Club on July 22. The money raised at this event will benefit Thomas Patrican whose father, Aran, a decorated Gloucester Police Department and dedicated father, was tragically taken from us by a viral heart infection in January 2012, just after his only son’s first birthday.
The winning foursome will have their names engraved on and hold the two-foot tall Stanley Cup replica trophy until the tournament next year. Immediately following the round of 18 holes will be a lunch with raffle prizes.
Cost is $125 per player ($500 per foursome), if you would like to play please contact Rob Bouchie at 617-638-4910 or email him at inertia@bu.edu.
As Paul Genovese touchingly and succinctly announced on his Facebook page:
As you know Thomas Patrican’s father Aran Patrican and uncle Ryan Patrican were taken from us far too early, Aran was a dedicated father, police officer, and very good friend to manyof us. We are hoping to raise funds so Thomas will have an education fund when he finishes high school and can make his wayto college without a financial burden. This tournament was started not only to help raise money for Thomas but to also pause and remember two of our very good friends, Aran & Ryan Patrican,
thanks to all who participate and make this worthwhile event a
success.
Joey: New for 2013, as Gloucester’s historic fishing industry struggles under tightening Federal regulation. Our traditional Cape Pond Ice logo on a Comfort Colors Khaki T-Shirt features Leonard Crask’s Gloucester Fisherman Statue on the front, with our snowflake serving as ship’s wheel, and the monument’s "They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships" from Psalm 107, Verse 23 on the back, with the dates "1623-2013".
Icons on Icons… Definately a Collector’s Item, right up there with GMG caps… call us, stop by our shop at 104 Commercial Street, the Weathervane on Main Street, or on-line at: www.capepondice.com
Note the ingredients
1.27lbs
Hi Joey!
Rob Newton will be showing Places in the Heart @ 5pm this Sunday, July 14 at Cape Ann Community Cinema.
Lindsay will talk about the movie afterward.
Everyone is invited!
Tickets are $10 and benefit THE SUMMER RETREAT. Tickets can be purchased online at capeanncinema.wordpress.com/advance-tickets/ or at the door.
Hope you’re having a wonderful summer.
xoxo
stacey
Fishing Report: 7-12-2013
This week’s fishing report is much like last weeks in that the best Cape Ann fishing was again inside the Gloucester Harbor with numerous bait blitzes throughout the week. The stripers are chasing schools of mackerel, small herring and now some small squid have been reported. The other bright spot has been bluefish showing along the back shore, especially early mornings. There has been some good striper action reported at both ends of the Annisquam as well. Early morning action with topwaters and cut bait during day.
At Plum Island, the stripers are running and gunning the school of herring up and down the entire length of the beachfront. So persistence and good eyesight will be the key to finding them on any given day. The striper action at the river mouth has been waning as the remaining stripers are keyed in on the abundant sandeels and are a bit difficult to coax to a fly or other baits. The flats are still producing some night action on eels but during the day, only a few dinks can be found up on the flats. Daytime water temperatures on the flats are approaching 80 degrees, not striper friendly.
Best bets this weekend are Gloucester Harbor at the beaches and rock fronts at the Castle.The Manchester,Magnolia Beaches, Crane Beach in the deeper water and Plum Island beach. Watch the birds… they’ll show you where!
Reid and Miriam with two nice stripers taken with topwaters along Plum Island
To book Capt Skip’s guide services contact him-
A tour of the Porches of Annisquam will be held Friday, August 2nd from 5:00-7:00pm. This biennial event has become a summer tradition in the charming seaside village of Annisquam, MA. Eight homes will welcome you to enjoy views over the cove, out toward the lighthouse or across sweeping lawns and granite walls. A tour guide will be at each porch to provide historic information (or unusual anecdotes!) and a sunset serenade by the Annisquam Village Players’ cast of Chicago! will conclude the evening at a waterfront home where wine & cheese will be available.
Tickets @ $25 at The Annisquam Exchange located at 38 Leonard Street, Annisquam (978-281-0358) http://annisquamexchange.com/. This event is always a sell-out so early ticket purchase is highly recommended. All proceeds benefit the Annisquam Village Players’ musical productions. This remarkable troupe is one of the nation’s oldest continually operating theatre groups, providing theatrical experience for thespians of all levels.
On Saturday, August 10, as part of the Cape Ann Ceramics Festival, Randy
Johnston gives a demonstration workshop from 10 am-5 pm at Cynthia Curtis Pottery studio, 80 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport, MA. Sign up for this workshop and other Festival information at www.capeannceramicsfestival.com
Johnston of Wisconsin has worked in ceramics for over forty years. He has pursued functional expression and brought a fresh aesthetic vision to contemporary form and has made many contributions to the development of wood kiln technology in the United States. Currently he is a professor and department chair at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls where he teaches ceramics and drawing. Johnston studied with Warren Mackenzie at the University of Minnesota and in Japan at the pottery of Shimaoka Tatsuzo. His works are included in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Minneapolis Institute of Art and in numerous international public and private collections.
Hi GMG & Joey:
Here’s a few Summer shots from around town today 7-10-2013. (The Boulevard & Annisquam)
Jay Smiledge
Cape Ann Imagery
jay@capeannimagery.com
“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
Sometimes called the first environmentalist, Thoreau, born and raised in Concord, Massachusetts, was mentored by the Transcendentalists Ralph Waldo Emerson and Bronson Alcott, his neighbors. His book Walden, about the two years he spent living in a hut he had built himself on Emerson’s woodlot at Walden Pond, has become a classic of American literature for its introspection blended with natural history. His Civil Disobedience, written as an explanation of his non-payment of taxes as a protest against the Mexican-American war, is still influential, and his books on his journeys to Maine, Canada and Cape Cod go much deeper than mere travelogues. Thoreau is also credited with the invention of raisin bread.
Greetings Joey C; Working up my ambition to put together some info about my ancestors & Gloucester fishing. Everything works slower with age.
I built this model and named it after my Grandfather Austin Adams who was mate on the Jesse Costa when she got lost all hands in Dec 1916 delivering it to Newfoundland .more to follow. Roger Francis
Toby Pett writes:
http://www.capeannbrewing.com/menu/ :
Steak Bomb – 11 american cheese, peppers, onions, and linguica no mushrooms, no salami…NOT a Bomb…
I tend to agree.
Just because someone calls it a steak bomb is it a steak bomb?
Like if I served a tuna sub and called it a Steak Bomb does that make it a Steak Bomb?
Hmmmmm.
The Friends of the Rockport Library hold their annual summer book sale on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday July 21 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Members’ Preview Sale is Thursday, July 18 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Members can enjoy refreshments along with the best selection of books. Memberships available at the door.
Come browse for novels, mysteries, history, crafts, children’s books and much more. Most hardbacks priced at $1.50, most paperbacks at 50 cents or 3 for a $1.00, trade backs at $1.00 each, and selected high quality editions at special prices.
Profits from the book sales are used to supplement programs at the library including the Cabin Fever movie series, the authors’ series, special programs for children, and museum passes.
The sale is held on the second floor of the Rockport Public Library at 17 School Street.
Thank you
Dianne Anderson
978 546-2122
Schooner Adventure’s Gloucester History Sharing Program
Come see images of old Gloucester and share your own memories during these monthly presentations at the Rose Baker Senior Center.
Next program: July 12, 2013 (10am)
Gloucester Lost, Part 1: Urban Renewal on Duncan Point (aka Harbor Loop) What happened to Locust, Ivy, Railway, Wharf and Water Streets? See images of the buildings and streets that were removed during the 1960’s Urban Renewal Projects. For more info contact Beth Welin 978-281-8079 or bwelin@schooner-adventure.org
Hi Joey,
It’s Navy Weekend in Rockport!
On Saturday night July 13 at 6:30 the Navy Vs Rockport Police softball game is always a good time. Is this the year for the Navy to shine? Live DJ and food available
On Sunday from 8AM-10AM a pancake breakfast will be served at Brackett’s Restaurant. This is the Navy committee’s major fundraiser. Enjoy the best breakfast value in Town, look out over Rockport Harbor and visit with the Midshipman and sailors. $5.00 donation at the door
On Sunday afternoon, the Navy Band is coming to Rockport High School !
The Northeast Navy Pops Ensemble is comprised of talented musicians from around the country and provides musical entertainment for audiences of all ages. The versatility of this group allows it to play a wide variety of musical styles, including modern and traditional concert band, patriotic favorites, and popular hits of today.
The concert is at 1:30 PM and FREE of charge. Tickets are still available. Go to www.rocnavcom.org for information
Visit our facebook page, rockport navy committee for more information.
Faye Anderson
PS Thanks, Joey!
Hello from Seattle Joey…
Just found your site Today after reading about the 20lb lobster caught recently by "Jacob across the street" 🙂
I have spent a couple hours on your site and have had lots of laughs… Thanksgiving video, dodgeball, your Sista Felicia’s Aranici recipe!
All are fantastic… The Humor is great and on the Fav Posts. I almost pissed my pants with the "Elephant in the Room" Camel Toe one…
Oh shit is that good… I have passed that one on to my good buddies and all have hailed me to find the funny of the week…
Keep up the good work…
Your newest fan from the West Coast "Seattle"
Cheers,
Mark
a.k.a Chef Huey…
Have you read through the Fav posts available at the top of the blog on the tab labeled aptly enough- “Fav Posts”
You can see it here- https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/fav-posts/
It’s a collection of some of my favs and what Chef Huey was referring to in his email.
If you have a friend that doesn’t know about GMG please send the link along so they can get a feel for the fun we have around here.
Thanks, Joey
Looking forward to Tuesday Night’s Show Opening At Castle Manor Inn. I have a few pieces as well as many of your GMG favorites. EJ will no doubt chime in with more of the deets
Hi Joey,
Attached are some photos of your exhibit at Castle Manor. The opening reception will be Tuesday, July 23 from 5-7:00.
Here’s some of the video I shot just as the new owners took over-
Click below for the video tour-
also here for their website- http://www.castlemanorinn.com/
Gloucester is a community that cares. Great turnout for downtown visioning meeting! pic.twitter.com/6xguBBI1IP
— Carolyn Kirk (@MayorKirk) July 10, 2013
Still in Newport who says fishermen & tourists can't co-exist. They do here
— sefatia romeo theken (@STheken) July 10, 2013
Yummy #edamame ! @ Midori http://t.co/lbKI7NRxe5
— Fr Matthew Green (@mehjg) July 11, 2013
Uhmmmm, Today Is The Cape Ann Farmer's Market-;Must Attend IMO http://t.co/NbSj1ykP4E @CapeAnnFMkt @SistaFelicia @_amanda_pleaze @BJMohan
— Joey_C (@Joey_C) July 11, 2013
Come in today and try one of our new mini bundt cakes. We have three varieties, blueberry, lemon and chocolate. http://t.co/JEwxqv4drR
— LoneGull Coffeehouse (@Lone_Gull) July 11, 2013
We are pleased to host the 29th Annual @GlSchoonerFest, August 30 – September 1! #GloucesterMA #CapeAnn
— Maritime Gloucester (@MaritimeGlou) July 9, 2013
@randmcnally names #GloucesterMA, #HammondCastle @CapeAnnMuseum #Sleeper-McCann House MUST SEE on the MA MaritimeTour http://t.co/IDkqUbws8F
— North Shore Kid (@kidns) July 9, 2013
@Joey_c With a group of 30 South & Central Americans fr 5 countries for a FAM today- more later! pic.twitter.com/DniJzx0eJD
— Discover Gloucester (@DscvrGlstr) July 11, 2013
Hi Joey
I was out driving around the water front last night and came upon
this Yacht docked at Cruise Port Gloucester. The yacht is STONEFACE
from Ft. Lauderdale Fla.
Best Anthony Marks
It also has it’s own webpage with all the stats on Super Yacht Times-
http://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/details/3058
Support our local veteran’s homecoming as you spend an evening dockside with the Cape Ann Big Band. Friday, July 19th in the Gloucester House’s Café Seven Seas. Doors at 6:30, Concert at 7:00. Tickets are $15 each and proceeds benefit the Major Fred W. Ritvo Veteran’s Center and their efforts to aid today’s veterans. To purchase tickets, please call Connie Condon at 978-283-4098 or The Gloucester House at 978-283-1812
Generous Gardeners have been weeding at the public gardens along Stacy Blvd.
known as the Perennial Garden Series.
They are getting these gardens in shape for the Gloucester Garden Tour this
Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10:00 to 4:00.
Support this community service event by buying a ticket to view six private
gardens in the West Gloucester and Biskie Head Point area along with the
public gardens near Stage Fort Park.
All the profits will benefit the Butterfly Gardens along the new HarborWalk
and the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial and Gardens.
Buy tickets online at http://www.GloucesterGardenTour.com or this Saturday at the
GenerousGardener.com tent located at exit 12 off 128 (Grand Banks Parking
Lot).
Many thanks to all the wonderful local sponsors and dedicated gardeners that
have helped make a difference in this community.
Anyone interested in helping maintain the Perennial Garden Series can meet
us this Thursday near the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial on Stacy Blvd from
9:00am to 11:00am. Bring gloves and hand tools or use our extras.
Hope to see many of you for the tour on Saturday. The weather forecast looks
good!
Hey Joey,
Might you remind people about my fundraising Comedy, Live Music, Silent Auction Night this Thursday, July 11th, starting at 6pm. Located at Mile Marker One – Cape Ann’s Marina Resort.
Attached is flyer. Hope to see you and all the GMG fans.
Thanks again,
Tobin
Hi Joey, Here is my Fiesta Story. The Heart of Fiesta: Prayer for our Fisherman.
My son, Hilary, actually had you post my pictures before, but they are so beautiful,
I like to look at them over again. Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon
PS. My Father’s side Frontiero Family is having an informal reunion at the
Cupboard on Stage Fort on Thursday, June 11 from 4-5 pm
My mother’s side the Piscitello’s are having a Grand Reunion on
Sunday, July 14th at Stage Fort Park. My mother was the first born of 11 children.
I will send pictures and an account of the Grand Affair Piscitello Reunion..
“Viva San Pietro” Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon 6/2013
Another Fiesta, another joy for Gloucester, starting with the nine day novena. I participated with my friends at American Legion Hall.
The ladies look forward to this annual event. Seeing old friends again. Rose Verga is the organizer of this pre-fiesta program. She reads a verse from the Bible, followed with prayer to St. Peter for his intercession in keeping our fisherman safe, praying for our beautiful city of Gloucester and many prayers for healing, receiting each name of people in need of prayer. We recite the rosary in Italian and sing our traditional Sicilian hymns .The service last for one hour. Renewing friendships over coffee and wonderful pastries each evening. On the ninth day, Tuesday evening our Pastor Father Kiley celebrated Mass. After mass our traditional cassata cake was served. Our new St. Peter’s pins were distributed Then the statue of St. Peter was taken down from the altar on the stage of the American Legion hall. We had a procession, chanting “Viva San Pietro,” all he way down 14 Beach Court to Pavilion Beach. After a dedication ceremony, the St. Peter‘s statue was taken back to the St. Peter’s Club on Roger St. On Friday evening the ladies accompany the St. Peter statue in another procession to St. Peter’s place of honor on the altar in St. Peter’s Square.
So many memories and stories to tell of Fiesta’s in the past. I have seen 83 of the 86 fiesta’s, I remember seeing a group of fishermen wives and families seated in a circle on Commercial St., praying for nine days to St. Peter for his intercession to bring their loved ones safely home from their fishing trips. proceeding St. Peter’s fiest day on June 29th. In later years beautiful ornate altar’s were erected on this spot. Every year an Italian man came from Boston with his sons and put the masterpieces altars together, mostly with paper, foil and pins. Each year the altar was different and took a month to erect. I have so many precious memories of 14 Beach Court, where my Dad lived before he married my mother. This was our family gathering place for Fiesta. My grandfather, Paul Frontiero and my Aunt Vincie made us all feel so special. Lots of cold drinks, cookies, sandwiches, everyone together having a good time. My dad had seven siblings, all had large families. I have lots of cousins. I loved watching the seine boat races on Pavilion Beach, the greasy pole, many contest for children, the procession on Sunday and the fireworks on Sunday night. Big set pieces fireworks on the beach followed by the American Flag display. Sometimes we would climb out my grandfather’s bedroom window on to a little ledge for a bird’s eye view. Recently I looked up at that little ledge and wondered how all the kids were able to fit on that little ledge.
Don’t be the dope that misses out.
Like ‘em https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnFarmersMarket
It’s one of those things. You go and it’s beautiful weather, in a beautiful location, surrounded by a ton of super friendly people. Maybe you buy a bunch of stuff, maybe you don’t but I guarantee that you’ll be glad you went.
You can’t help but enjoy the positivity and smiles all over that place.
Rumor Has It Sista Felicia’s Iced Tea Will Be Served.
Hi Joey & GMG:
Here are my submissions for this years St. Peters Fiesta.
Have a great day.
Jay Smiledge
Cape Ann Imagery
http://capeannimagery.sites.livebooks.com/
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