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.

Caroline Haines Hearts

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I loved JoAnn Hart’s piece about walking at Niles Pond. I, too, enjoy walking there, and as another walker said to me on Saturday morning, "it renews my spirit, and we need that today." As I walk, I find heart shaped stones-they fairly leap up at me, reminding me of the love underpining the universe. I set them along the path, in my own little public art displays.  I hope they speak to other walkers. Here are my two grandsons, Eli Hughes and Logan Do Carmo, checking out my work.  
Caroline Haines

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Photos Of Overdue Foxy Lady II From Our Paul Frontiero

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The Coast Guard Reports It Overdue Since 8AM-

Foxy Lady on the Harbor

GDT Reporting Foxy Lady II Overdue

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@GDTnews: #GloucesterMA, breaking: #Fishing vessel Foxy Lady II overdue, #USCG looking for vessel last known location off… http://fb.me/2eaF6FIQP
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Family and Friends Night Thursday December 20th With 9 Downtown Restaurants Offering Free Desserts or Appetizers

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Hi Joey,

Could you post this Family and Friends Night. Also would you remind everyone that Thursday Dec 20th is the last chance to enter the $1,500. Shopping Spree. The Winner will be drawn at Family and Friends Night. Thanks again for all your help!

Christine Orlando

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Chickity Check It! “The Photographers You Idolize Are No Better Than You” By Lee Morris on FStoppers

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The Photographers You Idolize Are No Better Than You

an excerpt-

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The most important trait is something that I don’t think I can fully explain with a couple of words. This trait has nothing to do with photography specifically, it has everything to do with success in general. Successful people are “Do’ers.” By that I mean successful people accomplish things. In many cases it doesn’t even matter what they do, they just have to do something, anything, over and over again. “Talented” people take initiative to do, create, or start something. The average person doesn’t actually do anything themselves; they go to work, they do what they are told, and then they come home and watch tv and get ready for the next day of work. Successful people see a problem and then fix it. They have an idea and they create something. Think about the people that you look up to in your life. You probably admire them because they have done something unique or different or they do something specific very well.

The average person is a talker. They claim to be smart, they claim to be talented and they claim to have great ideas. But they also always have an excuse about why they aren’t doing anything. Don’t you know a person that is always planning something big but their big ideas never turn out?

For the entire article read here

Community Photos 12/17/12

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Toy Drive 2012 @ Cape Ann Savings Bank Photos by Anthony Marks

Community Stuff 12/17/12

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Don’t have a million bucks this year to drop on New Year’s Eve? Ring in the New Year at The Topside Grill!

Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. Monday December 31stAmazing Dinner options (Lobster, Filet Mignon, Duck, Salmon, Tuna, Lamb & More).

Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Live entertainment featuring The John Jerome Band. No Cover, no expensive standard dinner charges.

Make your reservations now to hold an amazing table. (978) 281-1399

Did you know we offer some of the best brunch in Gloucester on Sundays?

Every Sunday 11:00-3:00.

$5.95 Bloody Mary’s, Mimosa’s & Passion Flowers (vodka, pineapple & pomegranate juices)

Benedict’s, Kahlua French toast, Quiche, Corned beef hash, Huevos Rancheros, Omeletes, Fritata’s, home fries, & fresh fruit!

Don’t forget about
Oyster Night

Every Tuesday from 4:00 – Close.
$1.50 oysters on the half shell, $1.00 cherry stones on the half shell, $2.00 oyster Rockefeller & oyster casino, oyster shooters, fried oyster, buffalo oysters, oyster stew & more

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YOU could be the next model rep for Oasis Rockport!  I need Brand Ambassadors to help represent Oasis Rockport and recruit new Seniors for their senior portraits.  I’m currently taking applications for the Senior Ambassador program for the class of 2014!  If you’re currently a junior at Rockport, Gloucester, Manchester/Essex or Ipswich High School and you would describe yourself as outgoing, fun, motivated, fashion-savvy and stylish, then we want you!  We’ll be selecting only a few Ambassadors from each school, so spots are limited.  Those who are selected will receive a complimentary senior portrait session and the chance to earn valuable print credit towards their portrait packages and additional Visa gift cards!   You will be representing our studio as a Brand Ambassador throughout 2013 and your images will be seen on our marketing materials!  You can find out more about the program by clicking the “Senior Ambassador” link on www.oasisrockport.com.  There, you’ll also find the link to the application as well as details regarding the parent/student contract.  Interviews are being conducted now, so apply today!

Don’t miss the whimsy, energy and inventiveness of The Next Wave .
Featuring: Brett Dunton, Jenna Powell, Ben MacAdam, Elizabeth Woodward, Nate Longcope, Daniel Semeraro, Brooks Gibson, Nina Samoiloff, Sean Hurley, Whitney Gibson, Nika Feldman, Jamison Knowlton, Jess Semeraro, Ari Martin.

Winter Marsh by Ben MacAdam

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Through Dec.30th Thu-Sun 12-5pm or by appt.

Flatrocks Gallery
77 Langsford St. Gloucester MA
978-879-4683

Video- "WOULD FISH FOR FOOD BUT CAN’T"

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Jim Rohan Makes A Statement In This Video-

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GMG Tech Talk- IRL (In Real Life) The Gear I Use

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OK, so about a month ago I bought a new laptop.  The hardware on this bad boy is sexy and well built and awesomely spec’d out. This is the Laptop-

Samsung Chronos 7

I Love it hardware wise.

But.

I bought it with Windows 8 on it.  I’ve documented my love of Windows 7 and the windows live essentials suite of Windows Live Writer and Windows Live Movie Maker which are just flat out powerhouse efficient blogging tools for me.

Windows 8 it has become apparent to me is a dumbing down of an operating system to make the windows desktop, windows phone and windows tablet all perform seamlessly together.  To get this to happen though I feel like they stripped down a lot of the power features to the lowest common denominator  so they would all be compatible.  This may be better for a tablet user but not IMO for a power content creator like me.

I’ve tried Windows 8 for a month now but I’m ready to wipe this computer and do a fresh install with Windows 7.

Windows 8 even with the installed aftermarket start button which Microsoft stripped out is a huge disappointment for me.

So she’s gonna get a refresh (if you can call going backwards a generation on an operating system a refresh) to Windows 7.

It’s been about 2-3 weeks with the new Cell phone and this Samsung Galaxy S3 I can unequivocally recommend.  I’d recommend this to anyone iPhone fan boy, or android user.  Every little niggle that my first generation HTC EVO 4G android phone had has been worked out in the Samsung galaxy S3.  Sprint has great coverage around here. 

Right now if you’re gonna get a cell phone I wouldn’t hesitate you pick up one of these.

Vickie Van Ness got one and Donna Ardizzoni too.  How you liking it guys?

Really like mine.

Do You Sit And Watch Cable News All Day Long After Horrific Tragedies Like What Happened In Newtown CT

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First off obviously everyone’s heart goes out to those killed and their friends, families and communities.  There’s nothing you could imagine more terrible.

I just can’t bring myself to watch cable news on days like today.  I know there are people that do however.

It’s just brutal the way they rehash the same rhetoric over and over and over again.  What more information do people want to hear by listening to cable news all day long I don’t know.

Do you stay glued to the TV on days/weeks after terrible tragedies?

Does it make a person insensitive if they would rather watch Seinfeld reruns for the 15th time over cable news rehashing the Newtown tragedy all day long.

school killings in connecticut

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joey –
on december 14, 1992, one of our own, a bright sweet high school kid from lanesville, galen gibson, was murdered by a classmate at simon’s rock in new york state.  the murderer also took down one of their teachers, using a mail order rifle.  exactly 20 years later, galen’s parents, greg gibson and anne-marie crotty, were driving home from visiting his grave in seaside cemetery, when they heard the news on the radio of the horror in connecticut.
you can read what greg writes about that at: 

The New York Times-

Why America Lets the Killings Continue

in mourning, as are we all

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Pumps On Wicked Tuna Dave Marciano’s Hard Merchandise After She Sinks At The Dock

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Check out Dave’s website http://fvhardmerchandise.com//

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Questions From Beverly McEntee

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Hi!  Just found your blog.  Is the Highlander Sea still in Gloucester?
Would like to know.  Loved Melissa Smith’s recipe for fish chowder.
Looking for a good clam chowder recipe.  If you know anyone who has it,
please ask them to email me.  Thanks.  Also looking for Crown Pilot Crackers?
Thanks

No- Brainer! Go See EJ and My Two Buddies Show and Get Half Off At Alchemy With This Groupon (there’s only two days left to get this deal)

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EJ and My Two Buddies Show is hanging at Alchemy through January 4th.  Why not buy this groupon that has two days left to get before it disappears, head to Alchemy to see the show, get one of their INSANE KOBE BEEF Burgers and if you like one of our pieces buy one which 10% of the money goes to the Gloucester Education Fund.

Wins all the way around!!!

Click here for the Alchemy $30 for $15 deal

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Alchemy Kobe Beef Burger-  The Best Burger In Gloucester

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Community Stuff 12/16/12

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Hi Joe,
My sale of 20% off all my pottery continues until the 24th. Big and small
mugs in different glazes – something for everyone. Come visit!
Marty Morgan Pottery 428 Washington St