My View of Life on the Dock
Hi Joey,
While we were at the Eastern Point breakwater on Saturday, this guy walked by us like he was on a mission. He was going to have fish for dinner for sure.
The breakwater is a great excursion because you get some exercise and see a Gloucester from a unique perspective. B likes to go and check out what the fishermen are catching, and loves looking through the tackle boxes.
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Len Burgess writes-
As of Tuesday night the Ardelle was at the southern tip of New Jersey near Cape May and at the entrance to Delaware Bay and are planning to take the Intercoastal. The new site to track the Ardelle that seems to work is http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/. Once there enter Ardelle in the ship search box and hit enter.
-Len Burgess
This is the probable route for the Ardelle and crew to get to Washington.
-Len Burgess
Update from Al-
0530 9/26 wind SSW 18-21 kt and Ardelle is still making slow progress beating toward Cape May. Been a long night out there with the wind right on their nose If they go up the Delaware they’ll be having a nice ride once they get around Cape May and the tide starts flooding. Delaware Bay entrance will be rockn’ and rollin’ at the ebb with this breeze. The flood begins just before 2 PM.
If they reach Cape May entrance at the start of the flood they will be in tall clover for they will have fair current for over 50 miles to the C&D and thence fair current just starting and all the way through the canal and well down into the Chesapeake. Then fair wind down the bay to the Potomac.
Al Bezanson
Update:
As of Wednesday morning the Ardelle is still at the southern tip of New Jersey near Cape May and at the entrance to Delaware Bay. It is reported that the engine is down and needs a new part.
The eight quilts that you see here were created by Senior Citizens in the art program at The Rose Baker Senior Center. It is our goal to create a celebration quilt for each of Gloucester’s sixteen neighborhoods. This is a huge challenge; but it is also very rewarding, and a great deal of collaborative fun. We invite—indeed we are hoping for…additional public participation. All ages, come and work with us! You will have the happy satisfaction of seeing your creative ideas come to life. Can’t draw a straight line? No problem! Have an idea but not sure how to share it? We will help. You shall succeed, and that’s a promise! We welcome your participation!
Almost without exception, the Senior Citizens involved in this project have had little, if any, formal art training or experience. Their remarkable work bears testimony to the truth that the gift of creativity resides within us all.
Juni Van Dyke
Art Program Director at The Rose Baker Senior Center
*Our thanks to the library for affording us this exhibition space, and to the Gloucester Cultural Council for their generous grant which made it possible for us to purchase the linen used in backing each quilt.
Joey,
Not to belabor you, but there’s interesting stuff here, almost 225 items in all. Look under “Home” for a piece of Glosta nostalgia – the ship’s clock from the FV Holy Family, a highliner in her prime. An explosion and fire blew out her stern while she was on the rails at Harbor Loop in 1982 and she was scuttled after 38 years of service. There’s also Celtics tix for 11/7 (v the Wizards), a Big Papi autographed jersey, a GMG tee shirt and LOTS of eating.
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?categoryId=168087872&auctionId=168087853
cheers — Jerry
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Fall Lunch featuring Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, author of "Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got a Business to Run!"
During the Insider Secrets to Work-Life Balance Businesswomen’s Fall Luncheon, Dr. Patty Ann Tublin will show you the relationship skills and tools you need to create a life you love. Utilizing the relevant business and career building concepts from her Amazon bestselling book "Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got a Business to Run!" Dr. Patty Ann will show you how to create a successful career or thriving business without sacrificing happiness in your marriage and family life!
Reservations may be made by contacting Sharon Bragg at sharon@capeannchamber.com or call 978-283-1601
The author of "Not Tonight Dear, I’ve Got a Business to Run!", Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, is an internationally recognized relationship and communication expert. She is a speaker, an author and a therapist. She delivers passionate and inspirational workshops and seminars all over the world for entrepreneurial groups and corporations in addition to her exclusive private practice. Dr. Patty Ann has been featured on hundreds of national and local television stations, radio broadcasts, including satellite and internet radio, and major publications.
Thursday, September 27
Bass Rocks Golf Club 34 Beach Road, Gloucester
11:30 am Check In and Networking
12:00 pm Program
$40 for Members-$45 for Future Members
Sponsored by Den-Mar, Rockport National Bank and Cape Ann Savings Trust and Financial Services.
Addison Gilbert Hospital Reunion
All current, former and retired employees, medical staff members and volunteers of Addison Gilbert Hospital are invited to a Addison Gilbert Hospital
reunion on Saturday, November 10 at The Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Buffet dinner $25. per person. Cash bar.
Please RSVP by November 1. Checks should be made payable to: AGH Reunion Committee and mailed to:
AGH Reunion Committee, Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Please bring your memorabilia, there will be a display table for photos, etc.
Plans are being made for transportation options for those who do not drive. For further information, please
contact Judi Gross 978-283-2406 , Shirlee Farina 978-283-4782 or Judy Brosnan at 978-546-6204.
Two Day Exhibition & Sale
Nadine Boughton, Susan Erony, Paul Cary Goldberg
Saturday October 6, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 7, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
105 Maplewood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Gloucester, MA 01930
We hope to see you there.
Paul Cary Goldberg, Flammable, Chromogenic Print, 36 x 36 inches, 2005
Nadine Boughton, Peril, archival ink jet print, 2010
Susan Erony, Ocean Eyes, mixed media on canvas, 9 x 12 inches. 2009
In order to help people more clearly understand why such a debatable system is growing, returned Peace Corps Volunteer Richard Ross will examine the past and present traditions, the deeply-seeded religious and cultural factors, and the consequential impact on both urban and rural societies in Senegal. The presentation will furthermore address the grave challenges so many Talibe face: reintegrating and supporting themselves once the Koranic education comes to an end. Drawing on his three years of service in northern Senegal, Ross will provide first-hand observations on this particular issue while also shedding light on today’s Peace Corps, 50 years on.
Richard Ross, 27, known up and down Rocky Neck as the "ice-cream man," first became curious about foreign lands in an international relations elective at Gloucester High School. Graduating in 2004, he attended the American University in Washington, DC and pursued his fascination with global politics in the school of International Service. Spending a semester in Paris and the Balkans, he discovered the unparalleled learning experience that comes with living abroad. Immediately after graduating university, he moved to New Delhi, India in September of 2008. Splitting his time as a volunteer at a local NGO and as a research assistant for the International Center for Research on Women, Ross traveled extensively in India and throughout South East Asia. Completing his Peace Corps Application that spring, Ross was nominated as an Urban Agriculture Extension agent in Senegal, West Africa. Once arriving, he was soon posted to Senegal’s northern regional capital, St. Louis. He would remain there until May 2012.
Fred Bodin Submits-
Published on Sep 2, 2012 by Nathalie Rollandin
Funny video of how a seagull stole my GoPro, flew over the water in front of Golden Gate Bridge and how the camera incredibly managed to survive, recording everything! A flying video from a seagull’s mouth! A San Francisco sunset I will hardly forget..
I saw this on http://www.facebook.com/crockpotguys
Dear Joey,
I haven’t commented before because I wanted to send a picture of my mother of how she looks at almost 100 years old. I am Irene Ina Shaker and live in Cleveland, OH. I am the oldest of her five children. I helped my mother start the business and did all the book work until I got married. I used to commentate for her fashion shows. I am very proud of her.
I enjoy reading your blog every day. It brings back many memories. Keep up the good work.
Irene Ina Shaker
Joey C commentary:
I have faint memories of going in with my my mom to Ina’s when we were very little but I do remember it being a special place. A place way ahead of it’s time with serious sophistication.
Posted on September 3, 2012 by Joey C
I am writing in response to a message from a gal who shopped at the Ina’s in Magnolia. I am one of the daughters, Elinor, and happy to say that my mother, Mrs. Ina is still alive and living in Florida and we will celebrate her 100th birthday in January, God willing. She lives with my brother Al and she is amazing, she still loves to cook and enjoys having family visit.
Thanks, happy to know someone is still remembering the beautiful shops my mom owned.
Elinor Ina Bowes (Ellie)
Alfred Ina comments-
My mom, Mahiba Ina came to this country in 1933 from Lebanon as a new bride.My mom & dad had stores in Palm Beach in the winter & Magnolia in the summer. When my father died in 1943, the family spent the winters in Jacksonville and when we started high school we moved to Magnolia year round. Being the only store in Magnolia during the winter was a challenge but she had her mind made up to work hard and succeed in which she did. She loved her shop and her dear customers who she still talks about and she always say that she misses them so. We love West Palm Beach but Magnolia will always be in our blood. Magnolia in those days was like a piece of Heaven on Earth. It breaks my heart to see whats left of Magnolia and how it is neglected. My mom sends all her love to all of you and thanks you for remember her. You all made her day so special and I thank you all.
Gloucester Art news 1: Wednesday September 26th
Gloucester is gearing up to become the first town in MA to be awarded 2 Cultural Districts. Rocky Neck Art Colony Cultural District is flying! Amazing seARTS— a committed partner for ALL the regional cultural districts–has graciously invited the volunteers hustling for a DOWNTOWN Gloucester Cultural District to give a brief update at the seARTS meeting this coming Wednesday at Sawyer Free Library, 4PM. Please stop by. (While you’re there: have a peek at the Sawyer Free Library 2012 Art Auction and see the neighborhood quilt project!) Contact: Judith Hoglander, judith@nii.net.
Gloucester Art news 2: Tuesday, October 2nd, 7PM, City Hall
The exciting process for commissioning NEW public art for the Gloucester HarborWalk is off and running! At the direction of Mayor Carolyn Kirk and the Community Development Department, the Gloucester Committee for the Arts has been asked to plan and implement the process for selecting a work, or works, of public art to be installed that were inspired by Gloucester and the HarborWalk.
Gloucester’s Committee for the Arts is hosting a dynamic introduction session and encourages you to attend. Committee members suggest that people, “Please come a bit early to bring and pin up any image of public art that you are (or aren’t) keen for, so that we can assemble a lively backdrop for the evening’s discussions.” City Hall’s stellar murals will inspire and connect us, too.
The session is designed for artists who may be considering responding to the City’s eventual request for submissions. Come to learn about the selection process, review general guidelines, hear themes of the architect’s vision, view examples of other public art installations, and be part of the unfolding plans. This is to be public art created for our unique environment and the artist’s response to it.
You don’t have to be an artist to come. Hearing and participating in the discussions about ideas for art in the public realm are part of the pleasures of seeing commissioned projects brought to completion. This process will occur over a period of many, many months and involve visits, interactions and working in conjunction with many. The ideas and debates around art, public space, and culture add enormously to our enjoyment and our community –and are already very Gloucester . Be part of it!
For those unable to attend or who have questions, visit www.ghwalk.org or email gharborwalk@gmail.com (subject line public art)
2 tables done by Stephanie Terelak for the Pathways Gala and auction on Friday 11/9 at Cruise port Gloucester.
Loren Doucette putting the finishing touches on the table she has painted for the Pathways Gala celebration and auction “A Place at the Table” to be held
Friday November 9 at Cruise port Gloucester.
Jan Charles has painted a table for the Pathways gala and auction “A Place at the Table” to be held Friday, November 9 at Cruiseport Gloucester.
Dear Citizen,
We are interested in your views about the future use of certain municipal buildings in the city. Please take a few minutes to complete the Municipal Building Survey.
Click here to take the survey.
The survey will be available until October 5. For anyone without access to a computer, the survey is available on computers located in City Hall outside the Mayor’s office, the Sawyer Free Library, and the Rose Baker Senior Center. Visit the city’s website ( www.gloucester-ma.gov) and look for the link on the home page.
Thank you.
Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk
City of Gloucester
9 Dale Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-9700
Harold Burnham, with a hardy crew of 6, is on his way to collect his 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowship award in Washington. Track the Ardelle on its way to Washington, D.C. on this site http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?mmsi=369227000¢erx=-74.64907¢ery=39.04715&zoom=10&type_color=9# Just type in the name Ardelle. As of Monday morning it was off the coast of New Jersey having left Gloucester Sat. evening.
-Len Burgess
Janet Rice Submits-
The Ocean put on a show today-it glistened!
Ann Kennedy writes-
What a fabulous day! Loved starting it with a Mug-up and meeting so many great people, followed by some time at the beach.
Good morning Joey! I am a FOB and read it daily. I Hope I have included necessary information. I made sure I was the only one sending it.
I am planning to go on a mission trip next year to Africa and will be bringing GMG stickers to represent!
Would you please help us share this information?
Thank you! Christine Travers
Church Yard Sale
Saturday, October, 6
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
211 Washington Street
*All proceeds will fund the 2013 mission trip to Malawi, Africa
Saw the 8 marvelous quilts hanging in the Sawyer Free Library… each representing the special ethos and heritage of a Gloucester neighborhood. My photos do not do justice, but all 8 quilts are really delightful! As one who loves to walk Gloucester, they are really a treat and so representative of community pride.
Boston Harbor Beacon has some great arial photos of coastal Massachusetts
Check em out here
Here’s the Boston one (you’ll have to click the link to check out the Gloucester one here)
Posted on September 23, 2012 by admin
The Mrs submits-
Joe,
Drop started today – Wednesday and Shopping begins Friday!
Joey,
The Burnham’s Field Community Garden was a hive of activity over the weekend. The gardeners held our fall clean-up, pulling weeds, trimming back overgrown plants and making the place look shipshape. Hard to believe the Garden’s been around two summers now. Thanks to all the gardeners – and our friend Donna Ardizzoni of the One Hour at a Time Gang – for rolling up their sleeves and pitching in. The Garden looks great.
- John McElhenny
A troop of gardeners spruce up the Burnham’s Field Community Garden.
Barbara Collins clears an aisle of overgrowth next to her garden plot.
Diane Wolff-Thomas pulls some wayward strawberry plants that developed happy feet and migrated outside her garden plot.
Hi Joey,
This might me the most random email you’ll ever get…but I had to send it regardless. My fiance and I are planning engagement pictures in Gloucester (like…very soon. this week, soon! eek), where we’re also getting married. Your Flickr pictures are amazing, and you’ve already given me awesome ideas from that….but I was just wondering if you knew of any different spots that only a person who knows Gloucester as well as you do would know of? We’re trying to stay away from super beachy engagement pictures….I love the old fisherman boats and we’ll probably take pictures down town, too. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Michelle
Joey C writes-
I would contact Cory and Violet at Sweet Shots Secret Spots and book a day in their jeep-
Sweet Shots Secret Spots On GMG
Where would you suggest?
Whatever you do, don’t do this to your future husband-
Posted on April 1, 2011 by Joey C
Hi Joey,
The ties to Gloucester for the Bluenose II are strong and historic. We’d appreciate it if you could post the relaunch of the Bluenose II live relaunch webcam in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. As you probably know, the relaunch will be next Saturday morning ~7:00 EST (8:00 in NS).
The link to the live relaunch webcam is http://www.novascotiawebcams.com/south-shore/bluenose-ii-eventcam.html though it is not live yet.
The link to the Bluenose II current view is http://www.novascotiawebcams.com/south-shore/bluenose-ii.html
Thanks so much, Margaret Jeddry
Location:
Lunenburg Shipyard, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Info:
Nova Scotia’s famous sailing ambassador is undergoing a major rebuild during 2011 & 2012 to ensure its legacy for many years to come. The project is taking place at the Lunenburg Shipyard, site of the construction of Bluenose in 1921. The public is invited to see and learn about preserving this important piece of Nova Scotia’s heritage. The work is being carried out by the Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance consisting of Snyder’s Shipyard, Covey Island Boatworks & Lunenburg Industrial Foundry & Engineering. Come visit the site until the re-launch this summer and see Nova Scotia boat-building at its best.
Related Links:
Official BLUENOSE II Online Store
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
The Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance
View or Purchase Photos of Bluenose II
Destination South West Nova Scotia
Saturday on the Adventure. -Len Burgess
Joey C confession- While I admire the spunk of the Sea Shanty crazies they drive me up a wall when they fire up in the middle of a bar and all thoughts of holding a conversation are out the window. I’m also fairly certain that when the boys were out fishing the Grand Banks they weren’t strumming any ukuleles.
Enjoying the local book stores today, we found that Toad Hall was hosting the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Our daughter from Chicago is visiting us (yippee!) and here she is with the nice ladies and their snakes. Very informative and fun!
Hi Joey…Got this shot of Good Harbor Thursday afternoon as the sun was setting astern of my boat.
Thanks, Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
This week and this week only GMG will be accepting Health/Wellness submissions as part of GMG Health/Wellness week. Get your submissions in this week and I will run ONE POST for your organization- note this is only for this week and then we will close the health wellness publicity machine down til next January so get them in for submission. (try to make them creative along the lines of what the fabulous Treetop Yoga did by incorporating some Gloucester settings, locations or fun into your submission. YouTube videos are a great way to get your point across. Make ONE video and send me the URL and I’ll run that for you. You have til Thursday to get me something. email your submission to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com
No excuse if you miss the deadline, no excuses if you didn’t see this post in time (you should be dissecting every square inch of the blog every day anyway so shame on you if you missed it) 
One Week and One Week Only!
Use the Treetop Yoga Post as a guide to what I mean by making it creative and not simply an ad for your joint
The Boss
Good Morning Gloucester 