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 Women’s Reader Poll- If You’ve Read "50 Shades" Would You Want Your Man To Be More Like Christian Grey

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This is only for women who have read 50 Shades of Grey.

Comments in the comment section below this post.

You can be honest.

43" Striped bass Fishing Gloucester MA Guppy Lure Company! 7/7/12 top water fishing catch & release From Brianmoc

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http://www.guppylure.com/index.html Now that the fish moved off this spot;
This year on my videos I’m trying to show some certain products which I truly believe in and Guppy Lures is one of them. Guppy makes a few different sizes my favorite is the 2oz mini pencil and is all you need for the Northshore. I have caught more than just this one fish on Guppy Pencils but out of the 14 days that I fished with it this was the best video view hit ect and hay? Largest fish. You get maximum distance out of every oz, slashes the water to and froth simply. Moreover, its size and color match the bait in the water. The paint holds better than say a Gibbs that losses its paint after 10 outings. Also it works better for only a few dollars more. If your looking to cover a lot of water and catch fish run this lure down at Surfland plum island or order them from RM Smith Tackle https://www.rmtackle.com/Guppy-Lures_c_21.html

Casting New Show!!!!

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Hi, Joey!

I’m a Gloucester girl who now lives in Hollywood, and I’m casting a new TV series. The search is nationwide, but I’d love to get some Gloucester folks on it. Would you mind posting for us? The deadline is TIGHT, so we’d need to hear from folks this week and next week, if they’re interested.

Here’s more information. This is for a major cable network. Please note that we are looking for single dads of boys, but we are also looking for uncles that have taken on the roll of dad for their nephews. The show is focusing on the "father-son dynamic" so we are looking for dads of boys.

NOW CASTING

A SINGLE DAD RAISING SONS

Are you a single dad raising your sons, caught up with juggling work, fun, and fatherhood? Are you are trying your best to be a good father figure to your brood of boys, while dealing with the trials and tribulations of parenting solo? Is your family larger than life, filled with BIG personalities? Then we want to hear from you!

Metal Flowers Media is conducting a nationwide search for a single dad raising his sons for a new docu-series! This new and informative documentary television series will air on a major cable network, and will show viewers exactly what it takes to be a single father to unruly boys.

To be considered for the show, shoot an email to:

randazza@metalflowersmedia.com

Be sure to include a brief description of your family. Tell us about the boys you raise, their ages, and personality. Please tell us where you live and describe the structure of your household. Include photos of as many family members as possible and a phone number where casting can reach you.

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Janelle Randazza

Casting Director

Metal Flowers Media

p. 323.364.2186

e. randazzacasting@gmail.com

www.metalflowersmedia.com

Cape Ann Granite Company, Bay View, circa 1890

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This 5×7 inch glass negative of the Cape Ann Granite Company wharf came from an attic in Lanesville. It shows storage yards and sheds for carving, finishing and polishing granite. A large square rigged ship and a schooner are being loaded with stone at the deepwater end of the wharf in Hodgkins Cove, and the tip of Davis Neck is in the distance. The photo was taken from Mount Misery, which is between Bay View and Lanesville. A small gauge locomotive, named Polyphemus, hauled granite from Blood Ledge Quarry (on Quarry Street) down past Old Pit Quarry to the wharf. Today the wharf is home to the Large Pelagics Research Center, researching migratory species such as tuna, shark, billfish, and sea turtles.

Printed archivally from the original 5×7 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Image #RL-001

Fredrik D. Bodin, Bodin Historic Photo

info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com

Homie Feathers Wanted

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Dear Joey,

I have a friend who is looking for seagull feathers. This fellow is the harpsichord maker who was so helpful to me as I completed the instrument I built for my wife, featured at the recent concert “A Thousand Sunday Mornings” at the Shalin Liu Performance center and so well promoted on GMG. As you may know, harpsichords pluck their strings rather than hit them with hammers like a piano. The ‘plectra’ are now often tiny pieces of Delrin plastic, but historically they were bird quill from ravens, turkeys or other large avifauna.

I’m told it is now molting season for Homie and so I’m hoping some GMG readers will know of beaches or coves were seagull feathers wash up in quantity. If you would kindly post this request perhaps folks will reply to me at gregbover@cbfisk.com or in the comment section.

Many thanks,

Greg

P.S. For those who missed the SRO concert and illustrated talk at Rockport Music, or anyone who’d like to hear it again, we are planning an encore presentation in the Fitz Henry Lane Gallery at the Cape Ann Museum on September 5 th through the good offices of the Gloucester Lyceum. More details to come as we get closer to the date.

Surfside Subs Linguica Steak Bomb

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The Diet is Officially Off.  With the amount of physical activity down here at the dock carrot sticks just aint gonna cut it.

Bring it!

Follow Surfside Subs on twitter here

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Community Photos 7/16/12

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Paige Sieber submits-

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Hey Joey-

Gloucester’s ‘sister city’ is Tamano, Japan. July 16 is a Holiday in Japan- Marine Day (Umi no hi) Japan’s newest holiday; only became a nationally recognized holiday in Japan in 1996. Marine Memorial Day was established in 1941 to mark the anniversary of the 1876 return of the Meiji Emperor to the Port of Yokohama, on the two-masted topsail schooner Meiji-Maru, from a tour of the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions This holiday was established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea, honor its importance, and pray for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation.

In celebration of Marine Day, in Japan all the national aquariums organize special events, water sports competitions, water shows, and cultural activities relating to the sea take place. Many people celebrate with a day at the beach.

Gloucester is a Maritime City- with its fishing industry, the Maritime Museum and Dory Shop, elegant double-masted schooners (the Adventure, Ardele, and Lannon,) rowing competitions (Blackburn Challenge, dory and seine boat races.) festivals (St. Peter’s, Waterfront, Schooner) delicious fresh seafood served at Gloucester’s many fine restaurants, beautiful beaches and much, much more, we are truly blessed! Here we have many ways to enjoy our ‘Gifts from the Sea.’ Think Globally, Act Locally- Today may we express gratitude for these gifts, honor their importance, and pray for the prosperity of all! Take Time Today to Reflect Upon and Enjoy All the Wonders of Gloucester and the Sea! Viva Glosta!

Thank you Joey! Congrats on Chronicle! Thank you for all you do for Gloucester!   Karen

Karen Pischke BSN, RN, CCRN Alumnus

www.dreamtimewellness.com

GMG Lobsta Pots in Glosta Lit at Dusk. Karen Pischke. jpg

Tug Boat Creole Miss From Anthony Marks-

Community Stuff 7/16/12

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Announcement: Lindsay Crouse and Rick Blue talk at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

A Free Public Talk with Lindsay Crouse and Rick Blue
at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck July 23rd at 7pm
Get Off Your Own Back!
Why You Must be Kind to Yourself.
Why do you put yourself last? Take a moment to meet the person you never invite to the party. Cutting yourself some slack is the opposite of being selfish. It’s the best gift to give. Learn the ideas behind enlightened self-interest.
Join Lindsay Crouse and Rick Blue for a life-changing evening talk and conversation on July 23rd, 7pm, at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester. Bring yourself and your questions. The event is free and everyone is welcome.  Call Lori MacDonald 310-745-0700 for more information.

Mary Bowles Has Some Nice Things To Say

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Hi Joey,

My husband and I have been Gloucester residents now for almost 2.5 years and I can’t say enough not only how much we love it here for all the obvious reasons but also how thoughtful, unselfish and helpful people are.  Just this past Tuesday I had yet another great experience of generosity.  I’m a mosaic artist and I realized the mirror part of a mosaic mirror I needed to bring to the cape that very night for a customer was scratched.  So I ran up to Banner Glass on Pond Road and the woman there said unfortunately there was no one there to cut a piece of mirror for me.  But she’s thoughtful enough to recommended another glass merchant in town, Al’s Glass on Main Street.   I run down there and meet Al who couldn’t have been nicer.  So I got to meet someone who’s had a Gloucester business for 47 years and chat with him which was the best thing.  Then he takes time to find just the right mirror which he cuts and in the end won’t take any money for it! 

And I had a similar experience at The Building Center a couple of months ago when I needed a piece of plywood and they cut it right away and said "no charge".    And of course many many other wonderful people like EJ for example who has taken the time to give me much encouragement and guidance as a new artist in town.   

All these people are role models and I will do my best to "pay it forward".

Mary Bowles

Wood Meets Waves Course at Maritime Gloucester

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Tom Balf writes-

Sign up now for Maritime Gloucester’s July 26th one-day "hand plane" workshop. Designed for woodworkers and active bodysurfers ages 12 and up, participants in the "hand plane" workshop will cut and shape their own handplane with traditional wordworking tools and techniques. Registration closes July 19th.
Here’s what the locals are saying. Award winning boat builder Harold Burnham says "If I was 18 and somebody dropped a tree off at my yard, I’d hold off on building a schooner. I’d make a hand plane first. I love body surfing." And famed Gloucester dorymaker Geno Mondello says: "I love the way GrainSurfboard combines traditional wood working tools and techniques with the sports of today. If my back could stand it, I’d be body surfing at Good Harbor after making my own hand plane!"
The attached poster includes a picture of a handplane in action. For more information go to www.grainsurfboards.com/classes

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Community Photos 7/15/12

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At Your Service From Bob Ritchie-

Gloucester police officer Mark Foote assists a pedestrian in navigating Main St. during the re-paving on Friday.

At Your Service

"7 Swans a-swimming" From Janet Rice

Rockport 7/12/12

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Beacon Marine Basin / Kathy Coakley Painting From Anthony Marks-

Kathy Coakley Painting / Beacon Marine Basin

Community Stuff 7/15/12

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Apple Street Farm Hosts a Magical Evening for Summer Dinner Series

WHAT:                 Each month throughout the summer, Chef Frank McClelland hosts a themed dinner at his home on Apple Street Farm to showcase the farm’s seasonal and organic produce, protein and eggs – and the month of July is no exception. The Midsummers Night’s Dream themed dinner will transport guests to the magical fields of Shakespeare’s most beloved play, while enjoying the fare straight from the fields around under the moonlight. 

Upon arrival, guests are encouraged to explore the beautiful grounds while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres prepared by the chefs of L’Espalier and Sel de  la Terre restaurants. Seated in the open air (or under a tent in the case of inclement weather), guests will enjoy a four-course meal with a trio of wine pairings.

The Midsummer Night’s Dream menu will feature dishes such as; ASF Salad: fresh dug potatoes, smoked wild salmon and caviar, local warm corn mousse and wild sweet orange, dill and buttermilk dressing; Grilled Black Bass and Fried Essex Clams: bean, roasted onions and pickled cucumber salad, melon and anise hyssop broth; Spit-roasted Young Lamb: summer squash gratin and grilled cepes, black olive and rosemary jus.

WHEN:                 July 20 and 21

                                5:30 p.m. arrival 

6:30 p.m. dinner begins

WHERE:               Apple Street Farm

                                35 Apple Street

                                Essex, MA 01929

www.applestreetfarm.com

Other:                   Tickets to this event are $175.00 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. 

Space is limited so call L’Espalier at 617-262-3023 to make a reservation.

Dinners will be held rain or shine.

 

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Free
Blood Pressure Clinic
Addison Gilbert Hospital
 
Monday, July 16
1-3 p.m.
at
Addison Gilbert Hospital
298 Washington Street, Gloucester.
Conducted by Eileen Matz, RN, MSN.

Women’s Health Conference Room.  Please use Washington Street entrance.   Appointments are not necessary and all are welcome to attend!

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Burnham House Canvas Is At The GMG Gallery

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77 Rocky Neck Ave. Khan Studio GMG Gallery. Swing by tomorrow morning for Mug Up 9:00 Sunday morning for coffee and to bring this baby home.