My View of Life on the Dock
“WATER SHUTTLE PASSES” for the 2013 season now available. $ 50.00 before June 15th. After June 15th $ 75.00
send check or money order to: Harbor Tours, Inc. 1 Daniel Roy Road, Gloucester, MA. 01930
email: harbortours@gmail.com
Passes will be mailed upon receipt of funds.
Harbor Tours, Inc.
Gloucester, MA., America’s Oldest Seaport
click the pictures below for videos
CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2013 CAPE ANN SMALL BUSINESS WEEK WINNERS!!!
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2013 Small Business Award Winners who will be saluted during Cape Ann Small Business Week, June 3-7. This year’s recipients, Daisy Nell and Stan Collinson, former owners of Gaybrook Garage in Essex, Jan Bordinaro, owner of the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn in Gloucester, John Donovan, owner of Manchester Athletic Club in Manchester and Kathy Milbury and Barbara Stavropoulos, owners of My Place by the Sea in Rockport, will be honored at the Chamber’s 33rd Annual Small Business Week Luncheon on Friday, June 7, beginning at 11:30 am at the Castle Manor Inn, 141 Essex Avenue, Gloucester.
The 2013 Cape Ann Chamber Small Business Week Luncheon will feature a keynote address by Robert Nelson, Director of the Small Business Administration’s Massachusetts District Office, on the importance of small business in leading the economic recovery.
The program is designed to recognize the extraordinary contributions of Cape Ann’s small business community for exemplary entrepreneurial achievement as well as notable civic and community involvement. This year’s Small Business Award winners will also be the guests of honor at complimentary receptions in their respective communities during Cape Ann Small Business Week. Please visit www.capeannchamber.com for a complete schedule of these receptions.
Friends, family members, and colleagues of all small business honorees are invited and encouraged to attend the receptions and the luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon are available to members for $35 in advance or $40 week/day of and $50 for future members.
For more information or to RSVP for this event, please contact Emily Harris, emily@capeannchamber.com or call the Chamber at 978-283-1601.
Al submits-
http://www.worldoceanschool.org/get-onboard/special-events/fun-for-good
Roseway has just returned from the Virgin Islands and here is an opportunity to view this historic Essex-built schooner up close. If you go, be sure to let them know that Gloucester is excited to have them back in the Mayor’s Race this year. Here she is in the 2008 Gloucester Schooner Race. (Al Bezanson photo)
I’ll never understand storm chasers.
At 2 minutes into this video I’m outtie like a MOFO!
If this doesn’t bring a tear to your eye you’re a monster and I don’t want to know you-
Barbara Garcia, a survivor of the massive tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb, found her dog buried alive under the rubble during her interview with CBS News’ Anna Werner.
The City of Gloucester is proud to announce the start-up of a launch service in its beautiful harbor. The launch is a first-class, 26-foot, 24-passenger, solid fiberglass “Duffy” built by Atlantic Boat Company. “This launch service will provide boaters a convenient gateway to Gloucester’s shops, museums, the Rocky Neck and the Gloucester Harbortown Cultural Districts, restaurants and shore-side amenities,” said Mayor Carolyn A Kirk.
Gloucester Welcomes Cruising Boaters
The launch will provide cruising boaters with a safe option for bringing bulky loads to and from shore – e.g., laundry to the laundromat, groceries, or a mechanical part that was repaired in one of Gloucester’s marine repair shops. As a cruiser’s port-of-call, Gloucester also has showers available for $2 at the YMCA for those who really want more than a sailor’s shower. We offer pump-out service to your vessel. Ice and water can be purchased at the local icehouse. Gloucester has always been the best port on the North Shore for servicing all types of vessels, and now with the launch service, cruising boaters have a safe, dry and convenient option for getting ashore.
Day Boaters Can Enjoy Gloucester
Day boaters will now be able to come to Gloucester and have access to downtown using the launch. Boaters will be able to pick up available City guest moorings or drop anchor in the large Federal anchorage conveniently located in the center of the inner harbor, under the watchful eye of the Harbormaster’s staff. From these locations, boaters will be able to hail the launch on VHF channel 72 or call 978-942-0660 for a lift to one of Gloucester Harbor’s three public floats or the Historic Art Colony at Rocky Neck.
From these landing points boaters can enjoy:
A meal in one of our many excellent restaurants
A relaxing cup of coffee or tea in the coffee and tea houses
Shopping in the many fine shops
A visit to the museums
A visit to one of our salons and spas
A stroll along the historic and picturesque Harbor Walk
City Mooring Holders
The launch service will also be provided for Gloucester’s mooring holders that are within its service area. The ability to get to and from your vessel conveniently will enhance the enjoyment of the day.
Contact: Jim Caulkett, Harbormaster
978-282-3012
Ceremonial Poem read By Tony Gross At Launch
TO THE SEA…TO THE SAILORS BEFORE US…TO the Gloucesterman
For thousands of years, we have gone to sea. We have crafted vessels to carry us and we have called them by name. This boat will nurture and care for us through perilous seas, and so we affectionately call her “she.” To them we ask to celebrate the Gloucesterman.
TO THE SEA…TO THE SAILORS BEFORE US…TO the Gloucesterman
The moods of the sea are many, from tranquil to violent. We ask that this boat be given the strength to carry on. The keel is strong and she keeps out the pressures of the sea.
TO THE SEA…TO THE SAILORS BEFORE US…TO the Gloucesterman
Today we come to name this lady and send her to sea to be cared for, and to care for the Suffern Crew. We ask the sailors of old and the mood of God that is the sea to accept this name, to help her through her passages, and allow her to return with her crew safely.
TO THE SEA…TO THE SAILORS BEFORE US…TO the Gloucesterman
We now pour champagne over the bow to appease King Neptune, and lay a branch of green leaves on the deck to ensure safe returns.
TO THE SEA…TO THE SAILORS BEFORE US…TO the Gloucesterman
Melissa Cox Submits-
Spanish American War Memorial & Austin Connors Memorial Garden
Clean up and planting by Bruce Tobey, William Cox and Melissa Cox.
Plants are from Russell’s Florists and Goose Cove Nursery.
Hi Joey,
Per our chat on Friday, I have attached a poster for the Sawyer Free Library book sale which will take place on May 31 and June 1, 2013. On behalf of the Friends of the Sawyer Free Library, I’d like to thank-you for running our previous ad soliciting books. Well it was successful and now we are swamped in books (a good thing). Now we just need to attract buyers as we have some wonderful books and the price is right. We would appreciate it if you could run our ad once or twice over the next two weeks. All proceeds are used to supplement library programs and services.
As I mentioned, we do have an early purchase program for Friends of the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday, May 30th from 4-7. You can sign-up to be a Friend at the book sale and the membership would run to September, 2014.
We hope to see you at the book sale. Again many thanks for assisting us to raise funds for the library. Also thank-you for this email address as the other failed to deliver.
Kecia German
Friends of the Sawyer Free Library
ROCKY NECK GALLERY LAUNCHES AN ARTFILLED SEASON
Rocky Neck Gallery opens for the 2013 season, Friday, May 24th, with a bold look, fresh art and new artist members along with lots of art events in the weeks ahead! Rocky Neck Gallery (RNG) is a juried artists’ cooperative featuring original and distinctive contemporary art by members of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. We feature 30 artists offering original works in painting, jewelry, photography, sculpture, pottery, mosaic and printmaking. This year the gallery welcomes new artists: Kathleen Gerdon Archer for photography; Pam Stratton for mosaics; Skip Montello for photography; and Roland Cornelis for sculpture.
On Saturday, May 25th, from 6-8 PM the gallery will host its opening reception. The public is invited to attend. Along with exciting new displays of members’ artwork the gallery launches the Summer Artist Series (SAS) featuring popular New England artists. The SAS has seven three week shows for the 2013 season.
Opening the SAS lineup is wire sculpture artist Brian Murphy of Boston showing his steel wire figures. Brian’s work has been described, “as lighthearted line drawings in the medium of steel wire.” The show, “Totally Wired at the Beach,” opens Friday, May 24 to June 11.
Please join us Saturday night, May 25th for our opening reception from 6-8 PM, meet Brian Murphy and all the artists of Rocky Neck Gallery. RNG is located on 53 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester. The hours are: Sunday – Wednesday: 11 AM – 6 PM, Thursday – Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM. Parking is available.
Rocky Neck Gallery 53 Rocky Neck Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930 978-282-0917
http://www.rockyneckgallery.com
Join the crews for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
THE SCHOONER CHALLENGE out of Gloucester Harbor on Monday, June 17th 6pm-8pm.
The three Essex-built schooners are, Thomas E. Lannon, Ardelle and Fame.
This fun-filled Challenge will benefit the Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s 86 year-old
Schooner Evelina M. Goulart. This would make an ideal club, association or family team event!
For more information, and to buy tickets now, please visit our Museum’s secure web site:
http://www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org/details-of-our-next-events-27.html#SchoonerChallenge.
Don’t Delay–Limited tickets are available so sign-on NOW.
Brooke writes-
Hi Joey,
I wanted to pass along a picture to you and Kim of the milkweed I just got. You can’t really see it, as it’s in the back. I made some helpful arrows so you know where they are.
Brooke
What a beautiful garden!
Here Is a Lobster that Looks Like Darth Maul
Because Monday.
By Eric Randall | Boston Daily | May 20, 2013 11:52 am
darth maul, Gloucester, joey c, Lobster
Darth Maul Lobster (Photo Courtesy GoodmorningGloucester.com) & Darth Maul (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
GLOUCESTER (CBS)
Sarah Garcia forwards-
The results from the national competition for the MUSE awards are in:
The HarborWalk Walking Cinema won the GOLD! Go Gloucester!
In our category – "Audio Tours & Podcasts" – the winners were:
Gold – Walking Cinema: Posts from Gloucester, Maritime Gloucester and Untravel Media
Silver – Riddle of the Room family, Barnes Foundation
Bronze – The History Explorer, National Museum of American History
Peter Sollogub from Cambridge 7 Associates tells us that in the history of the MUSE awards, they have only won a gold once: for the Patriots Hall of Fame! We are in good company. (and aren’t we in the Patriots Hall of Fame too?!)
Thank you Cambridge 7 Associates for designing a Walk with the originality and quirkiness of Gloucester. The Walking Cinema are great fun!
Best to all,
Sarah Garcia
Catherine Ryan adds-
h, my goodness. The nomination itself is an achievement. Gold– Congratulations! 2013 HarborWalk = MUSE AWARD WINNER
2012 Last year’s winner in the same category went to 2 museums partnering: the Philadelphia Museum of Art with the African American Museum of Philadelphia (gold). The silver went to the Getty (as it did in 2010).
2011 gold was LA Museum of the Holocaust
2010 gold was Chicago History Museum
2009 gold was Mauerguide: Walk the Wall (Berlin Wall)
There’s always competition and big players vying (eg Whitney and MoMa last year winning in other categories). It’s definitely good company to be in. I can’t wait to hear the complete 2013 list and see Gloucester in the mix.
Sincerely,
Catherine
Joey___
We’ve been searching for entries to the Schooner Festival and found this one.
Al Bezanson
Nubar Alexanian submits-
Chris Thomas on the board early this morning all the way over here in the Essex River. His first first of the season: 29 inches. We had an excellent morning of fishing.
New Launch Boat Submitted By Judy Caulkette
The View That Never Disappoints from Ann Kennedy-
Could stand here forever watching whatever comes and goes.
GloucesterCast Podcast With Guest Ed Collard and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped May 19th, 2013
click to listen-
Topics, Ed Collard, Safe Boating Day, Kim Smith Milkweed Project, Motif No 1 Day, Dog Park Opening, Alicia Cox, Sista Felicia, Crappy Coffee, Glosta Joe’s Coffee, Maxwell House, lone Gull, Pleasant Street , Cape Ann Coffee, Brewing Method, Keurig, Coast Guard Safe Boating Day, CERT, Rockport Merchant’s Group, Sara Kelly, Angela Cook, Kudos For Footbridge Repair Completion, Fans Of the Blog, Cameltoe, Cape Ann Images, Shooting My Universe, My View of life On the Dock,Pink Winged Sticka, Beavis and Butthead, Good Morning Gloucester Mug Ups, Khan Studio , Block Parties, Madfish Grill, Gig Medieros, Carol McKenna, Craig Kimberley’s Dodgeball Movie Gloucester Screening
PSA for all the single ladies and men out there-
This shit right here is textbook what not to do the night you meet a potential date.
Desperation? check
Too soon call back right after they met? check
Drunk as fuck? check
Guy makes up excuse that he has indigestion to get away from crazy chick? check
Girl has to be what, an 8+ to even consider the call back based on this phone call and even then only a booty call right? But under those circumstances it can’t be worth it based on this level of crazy. I mean this is the amorous drunk chick, can you imagine the psycho version of her after the guy drills her and doesn’t call her back?
The horror.
We’ve had some crazy mutated lobsters landed at our dock over the years including albino, blue, marbled, calico but none that were separated at birth from Star Wars character- Darth Maul.
Some previous mutant lobster landed at our dock-
Click below for the slideshow of all the mutant lobsters landed here at our dock.
We have more documented mutated lobsters here than any other dock on the planet!
Good Morning Gloucester 