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.
Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet Of The Week
Forwarded by Tina Ketchopolos-
Hi! How did a rough guy like me get the name Flower?
I am affectionate, but I love to play and I am a rough and tumble kid of cat.
If you would like to meet me, I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located in Gloucester. They are a non-profit shelter who have a wonderful staff and volunteers who do a great job in finding good homes for the many cats and dogs at the shelter.
If you would like to meet me, please stop by and ask for me and if you want to adopt me, that would be great! If you want to change my name to Rocky or something along those line, stop down to 260 Main Street so we may discuss further!!
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Sista Felicia’s Roasted Chestnuts Video On The Taste of The Times
We called roasted chestnuts “castangees” and used to warn everyone not to eat too many because they would make you get the big time farts.
Click here for the recipe at the Gloucester Times website
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Tribute To Isabel Natti
http://blip.tv/good-morning-gloucester/isabel-natti-at-sara-elizabeth-shop-1409121
http://blip.tv/good-morning-gloucester/isabel-natti-demonstartes-the-acorn-press-1409717
Click The Picture To View The Video
Originally Posted October 29, 2008-
Isabel Natti’s Herring Factory Print is incredible on many different levels. One is that it is visually gorgeous, but what the casual observer may not understand is how much detail and how accurate the entire scene is to how we actually did things back in the day. Isabel worked for Wally Maggot, a guy who rented a pier that no longer exists on our property. They did the same type of whiting, squid and herring packing that my Grandfather Captain Joe, and Father and Uncle’s company did.
Isabel Natti Herring Plant Print, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
If you look at the photo up in the top right corner she tells the entire story starting with the two pair trawlers catching the herring.
Next in the middle, the boats are offloading at the dock where the herring get weighed and go up a conveyor into the pen room. From the pen room they would travel down on conveyors down the packing lines where they would get packed into 45 pound cases. Then they would get covered, weighed and then placed on big freezer racks. Next along you can see the person making up the boxes on the same box stapling machine that we used where you would press down with your foot on the pedal and it would swing the arm to staple the corners of the cardboard boxes. Lastly they get loaded on the truck to head off to the freezer.
I can’t believe she captured the entire scene in one frame. It is all there- the story of many many people’s day on Gloucester Harbor. I can see it all and it will live on through her work even though the piers have long fallen into the ocean.
Part II of our interview will be posted at 9:00AM
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Moonset from Kathy Chapman
Kathy writes-
Just missed the full (and partial eclipse of the moon) from my window, but here’s an interesting second best.
Photo © Kathy Chapman 2011
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Ocean Reporter Tribute
Joey,
Billy Lee from Rockport lost his faithful hand-built fishing boat of twenty-four years on the crazy ledge behind Straitsmouth Island last month while showing some folks from National Geographic a close up of the lighthouse there (a bit too close for the outgoing tide). His boat and gear eventually ended up in a scattered rubble on the ocean floor, but all hands were saved.
A few neighbors and friends recently assembled a lighted tree floating on a Zodiac in Coast Guard Cove as a tribute to his remarkable boat and this remarkable man.
Rich
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Skip Montello Rockport Full Moon Photo
Hi Joey,
The full moon spectacle over the weekend was extra special as the rise came up over Rockport harbor and Motif 1. This photo was shot Sunday evening as the moon was a bit past full and without ambient light illuminating the north basin as most of the shops had closed for the day.
Thanks, Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
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The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox
THURSDAY, Dec 15, 5-8pm
A very friendly update and reminder from Karen Ristuben
Our fund drive for The Center’s Feasibility Study and Option to Purchase needs your pledges right away. We are interviewing two excellent consultants this week, and would like to start working with one of them right after the New Year. And, our Center Steering Committee is meeting this Wednesday to get things rolling. But, we are still several thousand dollars short of our goal, so we need you now! Easy pledging & Paypal available under the church on the left.
Support Rocky Neck artists at the RNAC Winter Show
Open Mon – Sat: 10am – 6 pm, Thursdays till 8pm, Sundays 12 to 5pm
Holiday Cheer at John Nesta Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Ave
See John’s new collection of paintings, watch Dominic’s hand built model train set, and enjoy some holiday snacks every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas at the John Nesta Gallery on Rocky Neck.
Annual Rocky Neck Plunge
Jan 1st 2012 12:00 PM (Noon) At Oak Cove Beach
Cathy McCarthy is organizing a food drive at the Plunge for The Open Door … Please bring these items that are most needed .. . TUNA, 100 percent juice, Hearty Soups, Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce, Breakfast Cereal, Baking Items
It is really important that we help out and give back Please do so. Call Cathy McCarthy 978-282-7320 for more info.
Weekends in Rockport : Kathy Archer, Elynn Kroger,
Patti Sullivan,Tom Nihan
Cape Ann Studios, 2 Tuna Wharf, Rockport
L to R: Elynn Kroger, Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Tom Nihan
This weekend until Christmas, Tom Nihan, Elynn Kroger, Patti Sullivan and Kathy Archer will be showing their work at a new gallery called Cape Ann Studios, 2 Tuna Wharf in Rockport. Weekends, 11 to 5 or call 978-879-6211 to make an appointment. If you’re in the area be sure to stop by.
4 Reasons to Take the Riverdale-Lanesville Stagecoach Route
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Community Stuff Thursday Edition
Christmas Wind Down At Georges
Looking for a nice relaxing evening to unwind from all the stress that the Christmas season can bring??
How about a nice evening of Christmas cheer at Georges!! This Sunday starting at 7:30 we will be hosting an evening of Christmas fun serving light appetizers, followed by dessert and coffee/tea. The very talented Piper Browne will be performing some Christmas/Holiday classics along with some special guest musicians.
Helen Garland (widow of Gloucester historian Joe Garland) will do a special recital of "The Night Before Christmas" and we will have a sing along for all to join in. Tickets are limited and are $20/per person. You are welcome to bring your favorite spirits as well. Purchase tickets in advance at the shop 978-281-1910.
This promises to be a unique evening, so don’t miss it, Dean
A Christmas Celebration in Song
North Shore Christian Men’s Choir
A Christmas Celebration in Song featuring the North Shore Christian Men’s Choir will take place on Saturday, December 17th at 2:30 p.m.
The free concert will take place at First Baptist Church, (Harvey Park) Four High Street, Rockport, MA. A reception and refreshments will follow the concert. All are welcome and invited to attend.
The Rockport Pageant
Mark Nelson forwards-
Have you ever attended the Rockport Pageant, the Saturday night before Christmas? A little known fact is that the music which accompanies it is custom created by a live choir in the Congregational Church. More than 2 decades ago Ann Fisk, the long time director of both the Pageant and the Art Association invited singers led by Mark Nelson, Music director at St. John’s Church, Gloucester, to sing half a dozen carols from the church steps at the completion of the pageant, starting off with "Silent Night". Then, after singing in frigid temperatures, the group moved inside to sing in front of microphones which would broadcast the music up and down Main Street. Mark coordinates the music by listening via blue tooth to the narration, following the ancient copy of the script printed via carbon paper, originally by a typewriter. Last year he was joined by director Patti Pike, a Rockport Middle School choral director, as well as the conductor of Sorrelanza. This year they are joined by choristers from the Cape Ann Choir School, a new venture of St. John’s Church in Gloucester. CACS provides a comprehensive music education for children using the Royal School of Church Music in America curriculum. In addition there are numerous performance opportunities both in and outside of church. Singing gives children a great chance to improve academic performance, build lifetime skills of working together, developing poise and self confidence. Music enhances ones life, as singing builds community, lowers anxiety levels. If you’re a crack singer, and want to sing on Saturday, or want more information on CACS contact Mark Nelson at st.johns.music@earthlink.net.
Winter Pottery Classes in Rockport
North Shore Neuropathy Support Group
The North Shore Neuropathy Support Group will meet on Saturday, December 17 for a holiday meeting.
Please bring carols, poems and cookies to share.
Margie Malley’s will provide chair Yoga and Relaxation.
The meetings will take place in the Lecture Hall of Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For further information, please contact
Werner Paster, Group Leader
Tel: 978 479 4339
Email: wswpaster@gmail.com
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Ann Kennedy Has Some Nice Things To Say
Ann Kennedy Writes-
It just keeps getting better…
Hey Joey, I just finished my daily happy hour/blogread, and started to add comments, but realized if I had the time, it would be easy to say something about every post! I’ve got to say, the coverage of the community’s holiday activities and events, the merchant features and their videos, the restaurant posts and menus, Felicia’s videos, the stellar photography, the great poetry, the informative pieces, and especially the commentary and banter among your own team creates a real gift! It just seems to be getting better all the time…and I’m just getting more anxious for our next trip out there! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, enjoy the party Sat. night, take lots of pictures, and be sure you all get home in one piece! I have a feeling that event is going to be one very fun time!
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2011 GMG Shop Gloucester Initiative- Kids Unlimited
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Cape Ann Figure Skaters Holiday Show Photos From Maryanne Askwyth
Hi Joey,
The Cape Ann Figure Skaters were on the ice at 8:15 this morning to the delight of their family and friends. We enjoyed
lots of coffee while watching the show. Here are some of my favorite photos.
For more information regarding Cape Ann Skating please visit"
http://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnSkatingClub
website: http://cafsc.org/
Thanks!
Maryanne Askwyth
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GMG This Is Gloucester DVD’s SOLD OUT!
If you wanted one you can go down to Fort Square Café first thing Thursday morning and hope to get one of the 6 that were remaining there this morning. Other than that we are sold out!
Fort Square Cafe
29 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-3100
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Today’s Lunch- $6.99 Lg Cheese For Take Out Or Dine In Supreme’s Roast Beef- Wednesdays
Ed’s review- It’s tough to mess up pizza.
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Have You Been Naughty Or Nice?
Hopefully Santa Is Good To All My GMG FOBs
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6 DVDs now available at Fort Square Cafe
After that unless you ordered one we won’t be getting any more in.
Here’s my muffin from this morning’s coffee with Ed.
Heidi makes the best muffins in town at The Fort Square Café.
When I left her place at 9:30 this morning she had 6 DVD’s left
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Celebrate The Holidays Like The Ciaramitaros- Sista Felicia’s New Video- Uncle Charlie’s Top Necks FIVE STAR MUST MAKE ALL TIME GREATEST FOOD OF ALL TIME
At the Gloucester Daily Times Taste of The Times They Are Featuring Felicia’s Video Recipes Of Our Uncle Charlie’s Baked Stuffed Topnecks. This was our Uncle Charlie’s recipe and is hands down absolutely my number one of all times favorite things to eat.
Read that again- MY NUMBER ONE ALL TIME FAVORITE THINGS TO EAT.
If you try just one recipe from Felicia’s Videos in your entire lifetime I will suggest this one.
Follow her instructions precisely. Do not try to get creative. Do not get a different type of clam, the size matters. Order them at Intershell for your holiday.
You’ve seen all the pictures I’ve taken of all the great things I like to eat, right?
Let me say it one more time for emphasis-
If you try just one recipe from Felicia’s Videos in your entire lifetime I will suggest this one. MAKE IT FOR YOUR FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS AND YOU WILL BE A SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!
Frankly I’m surprised she’s sharing this with the world. It deserves to be locked up in a high security vault.
From the Gloucester Daily Times-
To Felicia Ciaramitaro Mohan this recipe is very special. Her uncle Charlie began making this recipe for her family many years ago. It’s become a family tradition. Unfortunately Uncle Charlie passed away and will be sorely missed by everyone this Christmas and so this year this tradition has even more meaning to her family. “I know every family member will think of Uncle Charlie while enjoying every last clam.”
Click here for the recipe and video
We’ve been eating these every Christmas since I can remember and every Christmas it is the first thing we eat. people that show up late miss out and the rhetoric is always the same-
All the men who know will say to the newcomers-
“You may not want to try these, they taste funny” It’s a ploy to try to throw them off so there will be more for me. Of course they catch on by the time we are all pounding down our 10th or 11th baked stuffed topneck.
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Better Hide The Picnic Basket Ziggy. The Bears Are Hungry
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Christmas In Gloucester Video From Everett Harlow
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Moon and Crow From Len Burgess
Len Writes-
Tried to capture the partial moon eclipse but too many trees in the way.
Here’s an earlier shot with a morning crow added
–Len Burgess
Good Morning Gloucester 