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!
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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.
Downtown Gloucester Block Party July 21 Line Up
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Community Photos 7/16/12
Paige Sieber submits-
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
Tug Boat Creole Miss From Anthony Marks-
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Community Stuff 7/16/12
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.
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Mary Bowles Has Some Nice Things To Say
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
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Wood Meets Waves Course at Maritime Gloucester
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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Cardone Family Fire Fund Established
Cardone Family Fire Fund
C/o TD Bank
2 Harbor Loop
Gloucester 01930
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It’s All Fun and Games Til You Blow Out A Tire At 12:30AM
#FML
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Community Photos 7/15/12
At Your Service From Bob Ritchie-
Gloucester police officer Mark Foote assists a pedestrian in navigating Main St. during the re-paving on Friday.
"7 Swans a-swimming" From Janet Rice
Rockport 7/12/12
Beacon Marine Basin / Kathy Coakley Painting From Anthony Marks-
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Community Stuff 7/15/12
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
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.
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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It Doesn’t Suck Lobsters At The Daniels 2012
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Burnham House Canvas Is At The GMG Gallery
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.
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Gloucester Gig Rowers Try Out The New Annie B
Len Burgess writes-
Monday evening, trying out the new 32′ six-oared Cornish pilot gig 7/9/12.
–Len Burgess
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Quarry Swimming From Kathy Slifer
Hi Joey , This has been swimming weather for sure ! Nothing like a dip in the quarry , its an aesthetic moment , as is so much here on Cape Ann .
Also wanted you to know the Ardelle Sail for City Hall Reconstruction is a sell out ! Thanks for your help .
Kathy Slifer
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2012 Community Blackburn Challenge Live Blog and Paul Morrison GPS Live Tracking Map
Most Importantly before we get into the meat of the Live blog I’ll provide a link to Paul Morrison’s Live GPS Location Tracker Here (The GPS Tracker will be turned on at 8AM to save battery but you can still check it out now. This is a real time tracker so if you see him coming up to where you are on Cape Ann run out to the water’s edge and give him a holler. I’ll randomly draw a name from people that submit photos of Paul on the Race Course before the end of the day for a Real Deal GMG T Shirt $20 value. His GPS Tracker even works on smartphones so there’s no excuses. Bookmark that cool ass link and track his freaky Rubber Duck Toting Around Ass down on your smartphone.
Send in your pictures from the start middle or finish and I’ll add them to this post which I’ll keep stickied at the top of the blog and regular scheduled posts will update below this one. I’ll also give regular updates from our Paul Morrison’s GPS Tracking Map as to his whereabouts around the Cape.
A note to all Blackburn Challenger Competitors and their families-
Swing down the dock after the race to get a free Good Morning Gloucester Sticker and have your picture taken for these pages Representing!
The Blackburn Challenge – July 14th, 2012
Click to View Current BBC 2012 Registration by Group
New – Click to View Current BBC 2012 Registration by Class
From The Blackburn Challenge Website:
Time Limit Update – 6 Hour limit to complete course. Chase Boats and Timing will finish after 6 hours. Racers are paddling at their own risk after 6 hours on the course. Please plan appropriately if you believe you can not complete in 6 hours.
The Blackburn Challenge is a 20+ mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Ann. Participants row or paddle small boats in the open ocean waters around Cape Ann, and conditions can vary dramatically throughout the day. Occasionally the water can be very rough, with strong winds and high waves.
Paul Morrison writes this pre-race entry-
Saturday: Give a Hoot and a Holler to the Blackburners
Good Luck Paul and All the Other Brave Contestants in this year’s 2012 Blackburn Challenge from the team here at GMG!
Google Map of path around Cape Ann different than Paul Morrison’s GPS Live Race Position Tracking Map Found Here
Here’s Paul Morrison from last year (you can see the Rubber Duck Tracker mounted to the bow of his Kayak)-
Paul Frontiero Photo
Here is our 2011 Blackburn Challenge Coverage
Below this line begins our Live Race Day Coverage-
Last Update from the Live Tracker Was A Test At The High School Launching Area at 6:38AM- Looks Good For The GPS Tracker Paul! –
Update 7:39AM: Paul Morrison Rubber Ducky GPS Live Tracker Is Live
Click here for live ,tracking map so you can stalk him like the stalker freak that you are
Donna Ardizzoni posts live shot of Paul Morrison’s 2012 Blackburn Challenge Rubber Duck GPS Tracker-
Paul Morrison and Rubber Duck Tracker Pre Race From Ed Collard-
Update 8:11AM:
He is In The Water Just Past The Train Bridge-
Update 8:24 Rubber Ducky and Paul are off- averaging between 4 and 5 mph
Our Paul going under the A. Piatt Bridge photo from Donna Ardizzoni-
8:37AM Update:
Well past the A Piatt Andrew Bridge and approaching the first entrance to Jones Creek. Speed 5mph Uploading video from the starting area now
8:52AM Update:
At The Mouth Of The Annisquam River 4mph
9:25 Update:
Coming Up On Lane’s Cove
Mary Page submits-
Blackburn challenge from Rust Island
Pictures I took this morning of the challenge looking across the Annisquam at the frog rocks
10:16 Update:
Just off Pigeon Cove and maintaining that 4mph pace.
11:23 Update:
Passing Good Harbor Beach
Click here for live GPS Rubber Duck Tracking
Update 12:21:
Approaching Eastern Point Lighthouse and Dog Bar Breakwater
12:43 Update: 3mph
Heading For Home Stretch and Pavillion Beach! C’mon Paul Finish Strong!!!!
Click here for live GPS Rubber Duck Tracking
Blackburn triumph!
from Crescent52
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Video 2012 Blackburn Challenge Timelapse from Our Mike Lindberg
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Community Photos 7/14/12
Little Rosie enjoys the beach from Lisa Jordan
Little Rosie loves lighthouse beach!
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Fresh Breakfast Sandwiches Await At Last Stop Variety
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Community Stuff 7/14/12
Five Guys Burgers and Fries locations in Saugus, Gloucester and Swampscott are happy to announce we will be donating 500 burgers to Reid’s Ride. Five Guys welcomes an opportunity to support the efforts of the ride participants, and considers the donation a small contribution toward the monumental goal of beating cancer. Five Guys supports the efforts of Reid Sacco Memorial Cancer Research Fund and considers it a high priority to support the community.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries is a family owned burger restaurant chain, specializing in handmade Cheeseburgers, Hebrew National Hotdogs and Hand Cut French Fries. Five Guys has been named the “Best Burger in America” every year Zagats has held the annual competition, and Zagats recently awarded Five Guys the “Best Concept” award for 2011. Five Guys was also named “Best Fast Food in America” by Travel and Leisure Magazine in 2012.
Five Guys was founded by Jerry Murrell as a single burger joint in 1986. Five Guys refers to Jerry and his 4 sons at the time. Since 1986 they have added one more guy, but never strayed from their absolute dedication to never-frozen, handmade food and direct-from-producer meat and produce. Five Guys considers itself a part of the community, and prides itself on being willing to stray from the menu if there’s something a customer doesn’t see but would like to eat. Popular off menu (secret) menu items are the “Patty Melt” and the BLT.
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20×24 Canvas Print Of The Burnham House At Dawn Just Came In
I normally order 16×20 but they offered a 20×24 for only $25 bucks more so I ordered it up. It’s a pretty substantial sized piece. The colors are ridiculous, the exact reflection of the house in the still water in front of the Burnham House is wild. As a matter of fact The Bean asked me to hold it upside down to see it from that perspective..
So if someone wants it, it’s $150 and ready for hanging. No framing necessary (the reason everything I do now is canvas framed).
Email me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com. It’s available for immediate pick up.
Good Morning Gloucester 