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.

GMG Reader Question- Dory Paint

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hello Joey,

My father-n-law and I really enjoy your site. Could you give us more information about the dory paint shown in the picture on your site?

What is the actual brand name and manufacturer? How can we get this paint?

Thank You,

Chuck Grace

This question submitted in reference to this post-

Dory Buff Dory Paint

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Joey C

This is the paint that is used on all the topsides of the International Dory Race Boats.  Some pics down below-

Dory Buff Dory Paint, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Bump! Vote For GMG Captain Joe’s Lobsterman of The Year- Poll Open Til Midnight December 31st

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The Poll Has Been Reset Do To My Stupid Oversight Of Leaving Toby Off

Let ‘Er Rip!

Based Off Of Most Face Time On The Blog

Which Lobsterman Here At The Dock Entertained You The Most In 2012?

Vote At The Bottom

Click on the names for posts about each lobsterman

Mark Ring–

Tom Ring–

Tuffy–

Sean–

Toby–

Dave Jewell–

Pete Mondello

Rocky Neck Plunge Countdown- 6 DAYS!!!!!! Comment and Get On the Pledge To Plunge List!

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Pledge list- Joey C, Paul Morrison and Rubber MF Duck, Rick and Ericka Hyam, Karen Ristuben, Ed Collard, Heather Smidt and Nick Zagami, The Anderson clan is IN, colleen apostolos-marsh,

From Cathy McCarthy-

Hey Joey,

The Annual Rocky Neck Plunge will be held on Jan. 1st….2013 at 11 am..

Once again, we will be hosting a food drive for The Open Door.. ‘

Items most needed::

Tuna, 100% juice, Soups, Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce, Breakfast Cereal , Baking Items.

They requested no glass bottles. We collected over 600 lbs last year and would love to be able to hit that mark,plus more..

We will do our traditional poem by George Sibley at 11 am. and then the plunge…

Much Thanks Joey,

Cathy McCarthy

If you haven’t Plunged before let me tell you there is no better way to start the year. Conquer some fears, step outside your “normal”, ring in the new year with friends and family and start the New Year off funky fresh on Rocky Neck.

ANYONE and I MEAN ANYONE that has done it in the past comes back to do it again because it is so uplifting and exhilarating.

Won’t you join US?!!!

Pics From Last Year Via Manny Simoes-

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Will You Be Plunging? Write in your pledge to plunge in the comment of this post

Joey C-In!

25% Off Serenitee Restaurants Gift Cards One Day Only Event, Today (Lat 43, Minglewood, Alchemy, Hale St, Calas, The Nut)

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Click here to partake

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2012 Good Morning Gloucester FOB Christmas Meal Post

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Send In Your Christmas Meal Pics And I’ll Post ‘Em

send them to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

Gloucester native Geordie Keefe had brussels sprout for Christmas.!

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Toby Pett

No dreidel, no Festivus Pole, and most of all NO RUBBER DUCKS…just leg of lamb, fine wine and Shirley’s blueberry pie…good wishes to all..

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Ann Kennedy-

"PJs and Paper Plates", our very laid-back Christmas brunch; lots of music, twice-baked potatoes, eggs, bacon and cookies.  Also do home-made dog treats for pet friends. 

Community Photos 12/26/12

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Hi Joey,
I stopped on the Boulevard Friday 12/21/12 around 3 p.m. to admire the cloud
formations over the harbor.  The wind suddenly picked up and the surf
suddenly started to crash over the sea wall.
Mary Barker

Update II : 2012 Good Morning Gloucester FOB Christmas Tree Post

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Send in pics of your Christmas Tree and I’ll Post em

send in your Christmas tree pics to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

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De Primio Christmas Tree

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Hi Joey,

This is our Christmas Tree.  Post it if you can!

Merry Christmas!

Doug and Gloria Parsons

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Marty Morgan and Mark Lindsay Christmas Tree

Tree decorated by a sailor, Mark Lindsay, who loves trains. My wife, Marty
Morgan bought a hand blown glass ball each year and we now have an entire
tree full.

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Loved your tree. Here is mine ! Lots of Swedish things from Jul Fair in ROCKPORT. Merry Christmas ! Alice Gardner

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Oh Christmas Tree From Solange Baumann

 

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From GMG’s Florida fans, Merry Christmas!  The St Clair-Kings
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Craig Kimberley and  Hanna Christmas Tree-

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Dear Joey and GMG:About 30 years ago we lived in a tiny house that had no room for a Christmas tree. We were given an old wrought iron gate which fit perfectly in a picture window. Since then that’s always been our Christmas tree. Holds beaucoup ornaments, fits against a wall, and never drops needles on the floor!Merry Christmas to all!

Joy and Tom Halsted

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Hey Joey,

Hope you are having a great Chirstmas day! Here is our tree decorated with the "Lobstar"!

Best, Bex

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A very happy and memorable Christmas in the home of Cammygrammy.  Camdyn has a 3 1/2 month old brother, the most blessed gift of all. Wishing peace and health in the New Year and thanks to GMG for keeping us all connected.

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Community Stuff 12/26/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Merry Christmas from Savour Wine and Cheese

Our holiday hours are:

Wednesday, Dec. 26 – closed

Monday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 (New Year’s Day) – closed

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 – closed

We are now open Sundays, and will be from April – December of 2013, but will close Sundays, after the 1st of the New Year, from January – March.

Thank you for your support.  And take some time to enjoy this magical place at this very special time of year.  (I took the photo above from the deck off my dining room)!  So, whether a brisk walk around Gloucester Harbour or a romp with the dog on Good Harbour beach, have a happy holiday season on beautiful Cape Ann!

Sincerely,

Kathleen Erickson and Robert Morgan
Savour Wine and Cheese

Glosta Joe’s Barely Keeping Up With Outrageous Demand For Their Coffee

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Get Yours At Mamie’s Kitchen or The Cave Downtown Gloucester or Online at www.GlostaJoes.com

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Tony Gross’ 2012 Swedish Coffee Bread and Past Years Incarnations

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Tony Gross Comes Through With The Annual Swedish Coffee Bread!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Joey C

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Tony Gross Comes Through Again With His Famous Swedish Coffee Bread

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Joey C

Every year Tony makes Frank and I a loaf of his much sought after Swedish coffee bread. I’m afraid to open it because once you eat the first bite i can’t stop til that whole sucker is gone. (I’m not sure if he puts heroin in it, the stuff is so damn addicting).

Tony Gross 2009 Swedish Coffee Bread

Tony Gross’ Swedish Coffee Bread

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joey C

Every Christmastime Tony Gross, the skipper of the lobsterboat F/V Sandollar makes a ridiculous number of Swedish Coffee Bread loaves and gives them out to friends.  I made the mistake and called it Nisu but because the recipe comes from an elder in Tony’s family he insists it be called Swedish Coffee Bread.

It’s delicious and best eaten within a day of cooking.  I sure am glad I’m on the list of those who get one every year!

Live In NH. Toby Pett Checks In

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No dreidel, no Festivus Pole, and most of all NO RUBBER DUCKS…just leg of lamb, fine wine and Shirley’s blueberry pie…good wishes to all..

Parents of Lost Fishermen Write A Note Of Thanks

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Wally and Carol Gray of Deer Isle, Maine write-

I wanted to take a moment to thank each and everyone who attended the vigil for the lost fisherman, and of course the special attention paid to the two recent fishermen lost at sea from Deer Isle. Wallace “Chubby” Gray II, our baby boy, and Wayne Young, a devoted family man and husband. Again, thank you very much everyone for your support and loving words. God Bless.

Wally and Carol Gray
Deer Isle, Maine

Our Marty Luster captured the vigil-

Vigil for Captain and Crew Member of Foxy Lady II

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Marty Luster

The families of  Captain Wally Gray, Jr. and  crew member Wayne Young, of F.V. Foxy Lady II along with dozens of friends and supporters from Maine and Gloucester gathered at the Fisherman’s Memorial to pay their respects to the two men who were declared lost at sea this week.

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All photos © Marty Luster 2012

Merry Christmas From Ann Kennedy

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Was so excited when the mailman brought the latest Yankee today!  A great spread on your fair town.
Merry Christmas to all and a big thank you to all GMG contributors for another year of terrific coverage of all things Cape Ann!
Grace and Peace to Gloucester,
Ann Kennedy

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Representing GMG X 4

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Yesterday, four siblings came into the gallery. They are (l-r) Alex (Boston), Anthony (Bronx), Sarah (Boston), and Elizabeth (Raleigh, NC). They were looking for a present for their Mom, Joanne Leary, who teaches Yoga at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center and at the Glosta YMCA. They bought three maps from my MAP collection: Nahant, Peabody, and Gloucester, all from 1872. Why? Because their mother, Joanne, has lived in all three towns, and settled here. Welcome Joanne and your beautiful children! Merry Christmas and God Bless.

2012 Christmas Eve Dinner At The Casa

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Send In Your Christmas Dinner Table or Family Photos for The 2012 GMG FOB  Christmas or Kwanza or Hanukah Photo Post

Lobster Newburg

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Scallops Wrapped In Bacon

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Sista Felicia’s Cookies

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Olive Consalve

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A Guitar Players’ Christmas Poem For GMG From Jon Butcher

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

I humbly offer for your review this Christmas wish for my dear friends in Gloucester. Disclaimer; as you’ll discover the legacy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is still intact and need fear nothing from me as a poet- and I won’t be quitting my day job either !

Anyway Merry Christmas to you, your family and to everyone at GoodMorning Gloucester !

Sincerely, Jon Butcher

Butcher Block Music Publishing/ BMI

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A Guitar Players’ Christmas Poem

by Jon Butcher


Time is short
so I’ll say it simply-
Remember when we were young
all fresh-faced and pimply ?
Days were forever
possibilities limitless
We believed in stuff
even Old St Nicholas
Now we have houses
and kids of our own
mortgages and utilities
at least one iPhone
But the special times
the memories we hold
Keep us young at heart
the best remedy for feeling old
So I offer this wish
at the same time each year
Hold on to your dreams 
and be of good cheer
If Wishes were Fishes
they’d swim in the Deep
Merry Christmas to All-
now let’s all get some sleep.