Hey Joey,
I’m doing a free promo of my short story Bibliophile from today
through this Thursday (May 3rd).
http://www.amazon.com/Bibliophile-L-Librarian-ebook/dp/B0073AJXN0
Thanks a million as always and have a good break,
Tom
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.
Gloucester Reads Shakespeare Laureen Maher
Adam Bolonsky produces the Gloucester Reads Shakespeare project
Larueen reads from "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Beauty Bar on Parker Street.
First in a series of locals reading for the Gloucester Reads Shakespeare project at goodmorninggloucester.com.
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to the people who can’t understand why I’m shutting down my participation in the community listings for the next two weeks
To the people who are writing and asking me to make exceptions for deadline I set for the community listings:
I am very sorry. These two weeks are the last two weeks of 2012 that I can completely enjoy my family before work goes to a seven day a week schedule through the end of the year.
I am sorry that you may not have seen the announcements that I posted and reposted every day this week in anticipation of this last vacation of the year.
I’ll recopy the announcement that ran every day this past week again in case you missed it over the course of the past 7 days-
If you have an announcement for the Community Stuff section it needs to be submitted before the 30th.
Please do not send in anything after the 29th of April.
The blog will still be updated every hour on the hour from 6am to 8pm. I’ve been working hard to pre-schedule two week’s worth of content during my scheduled times and you’ll be in very capable hands with the rest of the GMG crew who I know will step up and keep the quality at the high standards that you’ve come to expect from us.
Thank you, the boss.
I would appreciate if you could cut me some slack for these next two weeks and not write in and ask me to make an exception because it pains me to not be able to help you but this is a commitment I’m making to my family.
I’ve worked tirelessly to make sure that I have pre-scheduled two weeks worth of quality Gloucester content for you while I’ll be away and the rest of the GMG contributors I’m sure would be happy to help you.
If you receive an email in response with a link to this post please pardon the brevity of my reply. I simply won’t have time to give meaningful and heartfelt apologies to each and every person who may have missed the pre-announcements about the deadline.
Thanks again for your understanding- Joey
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It’s Bad Enough I Didn’t Get To Eat Any But Then My Boy Craig Kimberley Rubs Salt In The Wounds In The Video- Ain’t Right I Tell You!
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Gloucester CERT Training Info With Carol McMahon
Free Community Emergency Response Team training
For an application go to www.gloucester-ma.gov/cert
or contact Carol McMahon at gloucestercert@comcast.net or 978-290-1080
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The No Brainer of All No-Brainer Groupons The Thomas E. Lannon
Now Just last week I was telling you that the number one thing I would tell anyone that they had to do on a 70 degree plus day in G Town was to go for a sail on the Lannon, and lo and behold BAM! A groupon for half off. These don’t last long and usually they shut it down half way through the day because they only release so many to groupon. Don’t be a dope, get yours for 45% off now!
The Fine Print
- Expires Oct 8, 2012
- Limit 4 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Not valid until 5/12/12. Reservation required; 24hr cancellation notice required. Reservations are held until 10 minutes before scheduled sail time. Subject to weather. Not valid for Feature Trips.
- See the rules that apply to all deals.
Here was what I wrote on April 22,2012-
The Schooner Thomas E Lannon Hauled Out At Rose’s 4:45 AM 4/19/12
Posted on April 22, 2012 by Joey C
It’s almost that time of year when all the really cool stuff around happens. At the Top of my list for anyone coming into town on a nice day is a sail aboard the Thomas E Lannon. Bottom line if a tourist had one thing to do and only one thing I’d tell them on a nice day to take a cruise aboard what I consider to be the most beautiful ship in the harbor.
Not only is the ship beautiful, but you also get to experience the warm genuine hospitality of some of the finest representatives our city has to offer The Ellis family. Captain Tom, his wife and sons are just the nicest most sincere, fun loving people you’d ever want to meet.
There is hospitality that is, you know, kinda forced, which in my book is fine because in the absence of the warm fuzzy true genuine friendliness I’ll take a forced friendliness over bad or rude service any day. But from the minute you enter the booking office and you meet Kay you realize there is nothing phony about the Schooner Lannon’s operation. They just happen to be really good at what they do, they love it and they provide a great experience genuinely and naturally- the best of all worlds!
This is not to say there aren’t a bunch of other very cool things to do around town like whale watches, deep sea fishing, Visiting The cape Ann Museum or The Heritage Center, coffee at one of our great coffee shops, breakfast at our many awesome breakfast joints, ect, ect. I’m just saying, you give me a sunny 70 degree day and I have folks in from out of town, A guaranteed great time is to be had aboard The Thomas E Lannon.
Here are some early morning photos I took of her on the blocks at rose’s Marine where she is being sanded down and getting freshened up for the fun season ahead!
We will be having our GMG Folly Cove Rum and Old Cuban Cigar Co cruise this summer, as soon as Kay and I lock down the dates I’ll let y’all know.
Schooner Thomas E Lannon Hauled Out At Rose’s 4:45 AM 4/19/12
Here’s a direct link to The Lannon Deal
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Gloucester Webcam of The Day- Island Art and Hobby
This Webcam and more can be found at www.gloucesterwebcam.com
Check Out Island Art and Hobby Website Here
This www.gloucesterwebcam.com local webcam portal project was an idea I had last year to have as many webcams streaming from local businesses or organizations as possible which highlight the incredible vistas that we as people that live and work here get to enjoy each and every day.
The idea was to have the organization install the webcam, have them embed the webcam feed on their own websites as well and have a link to each business website on the Gloucester webcam portal website to showcase their business as well.
Tim Blakeley from Gloucester Bytes provided the initial installation at ridiculously cheap cost because he believed in the project.
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Councillor Steve LeBlanc,Jr. will hold a Ward 3 meeting for Ward 3 residents on Tuesday May 1,2012
Councillor Steve LeBlanc,Jr. will hold a Ward 3 meeting for Ward 3 residents on Tuesday May 1,2012 at 6:00pm in the 3rd floor conference room at City Hall to discuss issues of concern to Ward 3 residents including a possible sale of public property at Cunningham Rd./Marsh St. and matters relating to water main construction . All residents of Ward 3 are invited to attend.
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Community Stuff April 30, 2012
GHS JROTC Drill Departs for National Championships
Gloucester High School JROTC Drill Team departs for the National Champiohsips in Florida on Tuesday May 1 at 10PM from the High School. They will be having their final at home practice at 7 PM Tuesday night anyone who would like to take a look and see what these kids do are welcome to come a watch practice.
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Follow up of the 100th Birthday of Ruth Hinderliter.
Our regular readers will remember the story of the coming of Ruth Hinderliter’s 100th birthday.
Well the special day came and Da Sticka was there to help celebrate!
Follow up of the 100th Birthday of Ruth Hinderliter.
First, I would like to thank all of the Good Morning Gloucester readers for their wonderful response with cards and comments that made the big event even more festive. Ruth’s party was held on March 20 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was surrounded by family and friends as she enjoyed a lunch prepared by her great grandson Robert Chermely. Helping to serve were Robert’s wife Katie Chermely, and their son Jarrod. Also serving was Ruth’s grandson Michael Spolan, and his son Zachary, and Ruth’s great grandson Joey Benga. Among the family that arrived from Gloucester to enjoy the day were her niece Nancy Olson, great nephew Alex Olson, great grandson Joey Benga and granddaughter Carolyn Benga. Joining us to celebrate from Pittsburgh were her daughter Linda and son in law, John Grilli, and Chrissy.
Ruth said now that she has made it to 100, her new goal is to add 5 more years! All her family and friends applauded because they believe she will. Hopefully you will be seeing Ruth around Gloucester this summer enjoying the town and the wonderful folks that live here .Thanks again for your interest in this story.
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Gloucester At Dawn- Gloucester Station 4:48AM 6/27/12
Love shooting early morning just after a rain storm. The textures and reflections make for much more interesting photos. The green on the sign vs the yellow and the purple. Lots of repetition and symmetry. Sometimes the scenes you pass by a million times end up being the most interesting when you simply slow down and immerse yourself in it.
click the photo for the larger sized version to see the details
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Eastern Point Yacht Club Sailing Program Sign Ups
Crab Tostada For Sunday Dinner At Sista Felicia’s
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LAST CALL- Community Announcement Notice: Joey C Will Be Gone From May 1-15th
If you have an announcement for the Community Stuff section it needs to be submitted before the 30th.
Please do not send in anything after the 29th of April.
The blog will still be updated every hour on the hour from 6am to 8pm. I’ve been working hard to pre-schedule two week’s worth of content during my scheduled times and you’ll be in very capable hands with the rest of the GMG crew who I know will step up and keep the quality at the high standards that you’ve come to expect from us.
Thank you, the boss.
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Bass Rocks Post Storm Surge Wave 4/24/12 Gloucester MA
This would make a nice 16×20 canvas print, don’t you think? 
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Gloucester Webcam of The Day- Toodeloos Toy Store
This Webcam and more can be found at www.gloucesterwebcam.com
Check Out The Toodeloos Website Here
This www.gloucesterwebcam.com local webcam portal project was an idea I had last year to have as many webcams streaming from local businesses or organizations as possible which highlight the incredible vistas that we as people that live and work here get to enjoy each and every day.
The idea was to have the organization install the webcam, have them embed the webcam feed on their own websites as well and have a link to each business website on the Gloucester webcam portal website to showcase their business as well.
Tim Blakeley from Gloucester Bytes provided the initial installation at ridiculously cheap cost because he believed in the project.
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Poll- Will Craig Kimberley Come Through On His Promise To Bring Me Some of His Famous Dry Rub Ribs Today?
Chickity Check This Mini Commercial From Gloucester’s Own Bait and Tackle
Lot’s of Gloucester Scenes in this commercial
Click the picture to view the video-
Written and directed by Chad Carlberg. Edited by Chad Carlberg. Produced by Jesse Doherty and Jon Cahill.
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Launch of the Schooner ‘Lewis H. Story’
The Lewis H. Story, (flagship of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum)
was launched Tuesday April 24 after weeks of repairs and painting by
Museum volunteers. She’s tied up in the creek next to the Schooner Ardelle.
–Len Burgess
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Hot Wing Challenge Planning Strategy Session At The Farm Bar and Grille Tonight April 28th- Come Hang With your Boy Joey!
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