Castle Manor Inn for two nights $199 With $50 dinner credit and $20 Breakfast credit- No Brainer

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I had the opportunity to get a look at the completely renovated Castle Manor Inn at 141 Essex Ave, Gloucester MA. the rooms are fresh with plenty of light, new linens individual bathrooms and the charm that only a 100 year old inn can retain. It’s beautiful. look for upcoming video tours of the property.

Grand Opening May 18th- 5/18 from 6-10pm there will be food & wine tastings, musicians and tours.

check out their website for more info- http://www.castlemanorinn.com/

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Greasy Pole and Seine Boat Races Webcam Live Now!

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Webcam courtesy Discover Gloucester and www.groupize.com

St. Peter’s Fiesta 2012

Saturday, June 30

4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach – Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square….
Aaron Caruso with Musicians, Vocalist
(www.aaroncaruso.com)                    
And  Comedian.

When We Were Kings…

Fiesta 2007

Pow Wow, Syd, Ricky, Magic Joe, The Rabbit, Joey C, DK

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Getting After It- Always

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Get back here!  Are you a man or a mouse?

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Memories Bro- They’ll Never Take Them From Us

Rest In Peace Ricky

Video 2012 Friday Greasy Pole From Kim Smith

Nice Flotsam! From Bill O’Connor

Hi Joey,

This floated into the cove (the tube is sealed) and it seems like an expensive piece of something.  It’s made of stainless and I was thinking it might be a stern ladder.  Can you post the photo to see if anybody lost it overboard?  The wind was blowing from the SW when it floated in so it could be from Cohasset for all I know. If this is yours contact me through the comments…

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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E.B. White Quote of the Week From Greg Bover

From the deck of the sloop Linnet in Biddeford Pool ME.

“If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.”
E.B. White (1899-1985)

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A graduate of Cornell University, White joined the staff of the New Yorker magazine in 1927 and spent the rest of his working life there writing almost innumerable essays, short features and the humorous “Block that metaphor!” fillers for what is often described, in literary circles at least, as the best magazine in the world. White also wrote children’s books in the forties and fifties, including Stuart Little, The Trumpet of the Swan, and the much beloved Charlotte’s Web, some of the best reading aloud material ever published. White’s 1959 update of William Strunk’s Elements of Style continues to be must reading for anyone who hopes to write clearly. E. B. White was step-father to the baseball writer Roger Angell and the father of famed wooden boat designer Joel White. E.B. won the Pulitzer Prize, the Wilder Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Greg Bover

2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Coverage, Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule of Events, Webcam and Fiesta Community Photos

SAINT PETER’S FIESTA WEBCAM- Click photo for live view

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Webcam courtesy Discover Gloucester and www.groupize.com
Schedule:

St. Peter’s Fiesta 2012

Saturday, June 30

9:30 a.m…….. Youth & Adult Soccer Games…. Newell Stadium
10:00 a.m……. Pavilion Beach…Military Seine Boat Race:
U.S. Coast Guard vs U.S. Navy… 
Gloucester Fire Department vs Gloucester Police Department
2:30 p.m.…… Championship Series – Youth Basketball Tournament….
Fort Playground (Rain Date Sunday, July 1)
3:00 p.m…… Children’s Games…. Beach Court
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach – Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square….
Aaron Caruso with Musicians, Vocalist
(www.aaroncaruso.com)                    
And  Comedian.


Sunday, July 1

10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon….. Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 p.m…… Blessing of the Fleet… Stacy Boulevard.
3:00 p.m… … Concert….United States Navy Band Northeast…St. Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events…at Pavilion Beach
Seine Boat Races..&…Greasy Pole Contest
6:00 p.m…… Concert…..St. Alfio’s Band (One Hour) St. Peter’s Park
6:30 p.m…… Children’s Pinata Contest – Pascucci Court
7:15 p.m……. Awards Ceremony – Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events
8:30 p.m……  Musical Entertainment –  St. Peter’s Park
featuring Gianni Faraone w/ Ray Cavichio &
his mini Big Band & Natalie Pinto

11:00 p.m…… Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession

GMG Straight Up Crushing The Fiesta Coverage

Friday Night Saint Peter’s Fiesta 2012 Photos From Alice Gardner

Video 2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Friday Greasy Pole Winning Walk Ross Carlson

Ross Carlson Your Friday Greasy Pole Champ Live posting from The Beach

St. Peter’s Fiesta and Blessing of The Fleet in the ’40s Pic From Ron Gilson

Greasy Pole Fall Classic Fundraiser 2011

Fiesta 2012 – Thursday and 5KRace – Cox Photos

Fiesta 5K

Fiesta 5K Race |(Start Photos) – 2012 St Peter’s Fiesta

2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Coverage, Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule of Events, Webcam and The Infamous Fred Buck Submits Fiesta 5K Photos

FIESTA: Thursday Evening
Almost Live Blogging from the Fiesta 5K 6/28/2012 9:33PM
Video and Pics 2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta 5K Start Filmed At Half Speed- See Anyone You Know?
2012 Jr Girls Seine Boat Practice 6/28/12 Pics From Sista Felicia
Faces of Fiesta
Mamie’s Kitchen To Feature Arancini,Trupiano’s Sausage Subs, Homemade Linguica Rolls and Mudiga Steak Sandwiches
Fiesta Can Begin! Ambie Is Serving Sazzitza Sandwiches On Commercial Street!
Good Morning Gloucester Will Be Your Source For Saint Peter’s Fiesta Coverage–Fiesta Webcams and More
Wednesday Seine Boat Races
2012 St Peter’s Novena, Mass and Procession to the Club Video
The Greasy Pole. A Look Back 09/30/2012
Where is the Fiesta Ferris Wheel?
2012 Saint Peter’s Mass At The American Legion Photos From Alice Gardner
St. Peter Fiesta Preparations Well Underway!
Props To The Men and Women That Keep Saint Peter’s Fiesta Traditions Alive
2012 Jr Seine Boat Practice 4:50AM 6/25/12 Pics and Video
Need I remind you? Tick Tock Baby- 2012 Greasy Pole Approaches!
Girls Jr. Seine Boat Races 2012 Crew X’tra Oardinary! Racing Friday Night of Fiesta

Craig Kimberley submits-

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St. Peter and Joan of Arc From Anthony Marks

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Fr. Matthew Green and St. Peter
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Friday Night Saint Peter’s Fiesta 2012 Photos From Alice Gardner

Special 10pm showing of Greasy Pole, The Musical! TONIGHT

Hey, Joey –
Come celebrate the last night of Fiesta at The Annie with a special 10pm showing of Greasy Pole, The Musical! in our deliciously air-conditioned theatre! We also have a matinee at 2pm.
The show is less than an hour long and has everything audiences loved from last year’s show, plus two new songs, new scenes, new dances choreographed by Sarah Fader, live music from our house band The Pole Cats featuring Italian music performed by Carlo Cicala, and a special animation of the rise and fall and rise of the Greasy Pole by Ben Wickey!
After the show, we will join the procession down the Fort to bring St. Peter home. There are still tickets available online at www.GreasyPoleTheMusical.com, or reserve them by calling 978-381-HERE (4373).
Adults $20, Students & Seniors (65+) $15.
Also, we have a very special performance of The Unadulterated Cabaret by the young creative talent of The Conservatory at The Annie, at 7pm tonight. Adults $10, Students and Seniors $5
GET YOUR ARTS IN HERE!

"Life is the Poem" party, in honor of Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini From Terry Weber

Hi Joey,

Last Sunday was the “Life is the Poem” party, in honor of Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini. It was a beautiful day on the harbor, and guests celebrated the life and works of Ferrini by reading poetry, performing skits, sipping on wine and champagne, and nibbling on fresh sushi. The party was hosted by the Gloucester Writers Center. Among the entertainers were Captain Tom Ellis reading poetry, singer Charlee Bianchini providing lovely background music, and actors Rick Gadbois & Heidi Pulkkinen bringing a special guest– ‘Marilyn Monroe’.

In case you missed it, click on this link for a slideshow:

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St. Peter’s Fiesta and Blessing of The Fleet in the ’40s Pic From Ron Gilson

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EJ is close to 50% being funded for her book

Update #4: Nearly at 50% with 13 days to go!

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Posted 1 day ago

There are 13 days to go and the project is now just under 50% funded.  A very exciting pledge was made today for $1,500 with the reward of being the character to return to Bong Tree Island with Martine Bates in the sequel to save the inhabitants of Bong Tree Island.  The identify of this backer will remain a secret until the campaign is successfully completed (although they may have to remain unidentified until the sequel is complete).

Again, if you have friends that you think would like to help back the Tales of Bong Tree Island project, please forward to them with your most excited, effusive endorsement, like: “This project is amazing and incredibly creative, I backed it and I think you should consider backing it too”.  The time is getting close now and we’ve come too far to not succeed. 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1997277714/martines-owlpuss-interviews-and-tales-of-bong-tree

Thanks for all your help and support.  Best, EJ, Martine and everyone on Bong Tree Island

Bike Riders and the Horribles Parade From John McElhenny

The Legendary Head of Hair, Skinny Jeans Wearing, King of The YMCA Basketball Courts, HUGELY INFLUENTIAL  John McElhenny writes-

I heard some bike riders are going to have a posse riding in the Horribles Parade (see below). I’m going to pull some strings to get them riding in the middle of the road right in front of your GMG float, just to mess with you.

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To ride a bike.
July 3rd Horribles parade
GHS Parking lot * 5:00 pm
Wear a cape or a mask!
be a hero!
FAMILY FRIENDLY !

Community Photos 6/29/12

Janet Rice Work Photo

"Beautiful Flowers"

I have the best job ever! I work for Annabelles Pet Care.

Janet

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Hi Joey.

"Yes Virginia, there is a God…"  Sunsets for me are one of the great ‘wonders of the world’ and validate the presence of a Higher Power. As I gazed upon nature’s palette in awe, I was reminded just how vast the Universe is! Living on Cape Ann, I feel so blessed to enjoy ‘sunsets over the water.’ Enjoy  and ALL the Wonders of our World! www.dreamtimewellness.com. (Photo Attached.) Bona Fiesta!

2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Coverage, Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule of Events, Webcam and The Infamous Fred Buck Submits Fiesta 5K Photos

SAINT PETER’S FIESTA WEBCAM

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Webcam courtesy Discover Gloucester and www.groupize.com
Schedule:

St. Peter’s Fiesta 2012

Friday, June 29

4:45 p.m……. Greasy Pole Contest…and…Women’s Seine Boat Races… Pavilion Beach
6:30 p.m……. Entertainment….Before Opening Ceremonies
7:30 p.m. …… Formal Opening ….St. Peter’s Square Entertainment immediately
following to 11:30 p.m…. Music by Seabreeze

Saturday, June 30

9:30 a.m…….. Youth & Adult Soccer Games…. Newell Stadium
10:00 a.m……. Pavilion Beach…Military Seine Boat Race:
U.S. Coast Guard vs U.S. Navy… 
Gloucester Fire Department vs Gloucester Police Department
2:30 p.m.…… Championship Series – Youth Basketball Tournament….
Fort Playground (Rain Date Sunday, July 1)
3:00 p.m…… Children’s Games…. Beach Court
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach – Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square….
Aaron Caruso with Musicians, Vocalist
(www.aaroncaruso.com)                    
And  Comedian.


Sunday, July 1

10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon….. Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 p.m…… Blessing of the Fleet… Stacy Boulevard.
3:00 p.m… … Concert….United States Navy Band Northeast…St. Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events…at Pavilion Beach
Seine Boat Races..&…Greasy Pole Contest
6:00 p.m…… Concert…..St. Alfio’s Band (One Hour) St. Peter’s Park
6:30 p.m…… Children’s Pinata Contest – Pascucci Court
7:15 p.m……. Awards Ceremony – Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events
8:30 p.m……  Musical Entertainment –  St. Peter’s Park
featuring Gianni Faraone w/ Ray Cavichio &
his mini Big Band & Natalie Pinto

11:00 p.m…… Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession

GMG Straight Up Crushing The Fiesta Coverage

FIESTA: Thursday Evening

Almost Live Blogging from the Fiesta 5K 6/28/2012 9:33PM

Video and Pics 2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta 5K Start Filmed At Half Speed- See Anyone You Know?

2012 Jr Girls Seine Boat Practice 6/28/12 Pics From Sista Felicia

Faces of Fiesta

Mamie’s Kitchen To Feature Arancini,Trupiano’s Sausage Subs, Homemade Linguica Rolls and Mudiga Steak Sandwiches

Fiesta Can Begin! Ambie Is Serving Sazzitza Sandwiches On Commercial Street!
Good Morning Gloucester Will Be Your Source For Saint Peter’s Fiesta Coverage–Fiesta Webcams and More
Wednesday Seine Boat Races
2012 St Peter’s Novena, Mass and Procession to the Club Video
The Greasy Pole. A Look Back 09/30/2012
Where is the Fiesta Ferris Wheel?
2012 Saint Peter’s Mass At The American Legion Photos From Alice Gardner
St. Peter Fiesta Preparations Well Underway!
Props To The Men and Women That Keep Saint Peter’s Fiesta Traditions Alive
2012 Jr Seine Boat Practice 4:50AM 6/25/12 Pics and Video
Need I remind you? Tick Tock Baby- 2012 Greasy Pole Approaches!
Girls Jr. Seine Boat Races 2012 Crew X’tra Oardinary! Racing Friday Night of Fiesta

The Infamous One submits-

star of stage, screen, and lobster roll symposia


paulie walnuts making sure the maestro remembered to remove his lens cap

ambie the chef, shy AND retiring


my 10 yr old grandson, troy balestraci, who didn’t win.  THIS time…
the infamous one