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.

Ingrid Lindmark Has Some Nice Things To Say

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Hi,

I really enjoyed looking at the videos along the back shore along Atlantic Ave. into Gloucester.  I have been coming to Gloucester and Rockport for years with my family.  I have walked that walk way from Good Harbor Beach to  where we stayed at the Atlantis and before that we were at a private home for years on Atlantic ave.   I felt like I was right there.  I could walk it with my eyes closed.    I have such a love for this area.  I am so glad I found out about this GoodmorningGloucester web site.   If I can’t be there, this is the next best thing.

Thank you,

Ingrid Lindmark

Poughkeepsie, NY

The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox

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Hurricane a/k/a Tropical Storm Irene Mug-up

Hurricane Irene Mug-up

Click for full story and more photos by EJ on Good Morning Gloucester

NIGHTS ON THE NECK

Nights on the Neck

THURS, SEPTEMBER 1, NIGHTS ON THE NECK, 5-9pm

NIGHTS ON THE NECK, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1

Friday, September 1 : Tom Nihan, A Small Show of New Work

Kismet Wharf / Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Ave

Tom Nihan

7-10 pm

For more information, call 978-879-6211

Ruth Mordecai
Apples Hanging from the Sun, oil, 15" x11"

Ruth Mordecai : Open Studio and Sale
Saturday, September 3 and Monday, September 5

Paintings, drawings, monoprints, collages, 1980 – 2007, framed and unframed

All work priced to sell to make room for new work.

4 Terrace Lane, Rocky Neck
(up the stairs across Rocky Neck Avenue from IMAGINE. Look for Balloons on the stairs andBalloons on the porch of the third house up on the right.)

Call Ruth at 617 462 9171 for more information.

Summer Artist Series

August 31 – September 13: From Cape Ann to Tahiti
Oil paintings by Rokhaya Waring

RECEPTION : SAT, September 3, 6 – 8pm
Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave

Rokhaya Waring
Sunset, Opunohu Bay 20" x 20" , oil by Rokhaya Waring

Last June, I traveled to Moorea, a volcanic island in the middle of the South Pacific and part of Tahiti. Moorea can truly be called "Paradise on Earth". A place I had only read about was suddenly the place I stood, paints in hand. I often had the feeling there of being in a dream. I couldn’t help but think of Fletcher Christian and the Bounty or wonder where Gauguin and Matisse might have walked… My greatest challenge was seeing through its picture-postcard beauty. It is a real place, after all. On Tahiti I was drawn by the swiftly changing clouds, lush vegetation, and the colors of the ocean- the same elements I love about my home in Gloucester, Mass., on the Atlantic. As far apart as they are, each place has helped me see the other- more often contrasting though at times reminiscent.

Guest Artist at Khan Studio

Dorothy Englander, Through Sept 15
RECEPTION: Saturday, Sept 3, 4-7pm

Khan Studio / Good Morning Gloucester Gallery on Madfish Alley

Dorothy Englander
Artwork by Dorothy Englander

Dorothy Englander, a resident of Albany, NY, holds an MFA from The University at Albany and a BS from Skidmore College. She has received awards for her work, which she has exhibited regionally and nationally since 1980. Her art is in public, corporate, and private collections. She has taught painting in college and private settings.
Dorothy works in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, monotype, collage, and digtal imaging. She incorporates abstraction with recognizable imagery in her work.

Dorothy’s Guest Artist Exhibit at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 77 Rocky Neck will run from Friday, 9/2 through Thursday, 9/15 with an Opening Reception on Saturday, 9/3 from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Khan Studio, Madfish Alley | www.khanstudiointernational.com | 857-891-9054

Wedding Gifts from Sigrid Olsen Art

Love Birds

Fish and Birds have long been among my favorite motifs. The egret was, in fact, the first shape I cut out of the surface of a potato and applied to the surface of a fabric to print. It was the central icon of my company’s logo and still to this day graces many a card or platter in my gallery. And love is one of my favorite emotions. The promise of new love is imbued with such hopefulness, such optimism that the notion of an upcoming wedding grabs everyone’s heart and makes it sing.

I developed two favorite motifs long ago to honor the happy couple and can be created on a platter and inscribed with the names and date of the wedding.

NOW we also haveLove Cards: Kissing Fish and Love Birds to enclose with your gift!

Love Bird Cards

34 Rocky Neck Ave | Gloucester | MA | (978) 281.1766
Hours : Thurs-Sat 11-5 pm Sundays 12-5 pm

Video- Amenities At The Bass Rocks Ocean Inn

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Esther gives us a rundown of some of the amenities available to guests at the Bass Rocks Ocean Inn.

 

Video- 2012 Gloucester Fisherman Calendar Interview With EJ

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Calendars Are Now Available

You can go to EJ’s website to order yours- www.khanstudiointernational.com

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Something Different After The Rain- Indian Pipe Found on East Main Street From Kathy Chapman

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Indian Pipe found on East Main street.

The dainty, extremely delicate flowers of the epiparasitic Indian pipe appear in the fall following a rain.

Kathy Chapman

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Here is some information about the Indian Pipe or Ghost Flower from www.uswildflowers.com

Wildflowers of the United States

Indian Pipe, Ghost Flower, Ghost Plant – Monotropa uniflora

When first seen, Indian Pipe seems more like a mushroom or other fungus than like a true flowering plant due to the color – or lack of color. However, it has a stem, bract-like scales in place of leaves, and a single flower at the end of the stem. 
Indian Pipe has roots through which it gathers its nourishment. The plant lacks chlorophyll but instead gets its nutrients through a mutually beneficial relationship with a fungus in the soil where it grows.

Source: http://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Monotropa%20uniflora

The CBS Boston Most Valuable Blogger Everything Else Category Rant

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As many of you know (and I swear I don’t want to be obnoxiously asking for your votes every two seconds) Good Morning Gloucester, our blog is among the 30 or so nominees for Boston’s Most Valuable Blogger in the Everything Else category.

It’s a great honor and it’s all because of our contributors and community who send in material as well as comment on posts and/or help out with the latest foolish plans we may be concocting to dominate the world.

I don’t want this to come off as a plea for votes but I just now had the time to click through the other nominees on the list and out of the 30 or so, there really IMO are only about 5 that belong there.  I’m not even saying GMG deserves the top spot (although in my mind it does) but I could see how someone could vote for Adam Gaffin’s excellent and oft updated Universal Hub. 

What I cannot understand is how there are some nominees in the category that hardly ever even update or may only update once a week.  There are some nominees that have a total of three blog posts for the whole month of August.  We bang that out by 8AM on any given day.  So if you have time and see some of the other nominees even in the same category that we are nominated in, look through and at least vote for some blog that cares enough to maintain the thing.

I would tell you that there are some local Cape Ann blogs that I would put up over at least 60% of the nominees in the contest.

Anyway I truly am appreciative to whoever nominated us in the first place and I hope that if we don’t win that someone that puts in the time and energy that we do, does win.

Thanks for your support…end rant

Picture of Santo Militello Aboard His Dragger The Maureen

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Santo offloaded fish with our grandfather, our fathers and after our father’s retired Frankie and I here at our dock.  He loved to fish, loved his family and loved his garden.  As classy of a man as you’ll ever find.

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The image was sent to my by Sue Muise who apparently found it on Nathan Benn’s

www.NorthshoreMAimages.com

It is part of a series of photos you can see aboard the Maureen by clicking here

Schooner Festival Is Coming This Weekend- Photo From Len Burgess

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Len writes-

Here’s the "Bald Eagle" from the 2010 Schooner Festival.
Wishing for good weather this year too.

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Here is the Official Schooner Festival Website Hosted By the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Weekend Schedule (2011)

Notice of Race (2011)

Race Application (2011)

Sailing Instructions
Traditional Small Craft Races (2011)
Parade of Sail (2011)
Mayor’s Race (2011)

Chamber Artist Donald A. Mosher

A Tribute to Armand Sindoni

Cape Ann’s Schooners
Thomas E. Lannon, leading the Parade of Sail
Adventure, hosting the Mayor’s Reception,
Lewis H. Story, flagship for the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, and Ardelle built in Essex in 2011
and the flagship for Maritime Gloucester.
The Bald Eagle and Sugar Babe from Gloucester
and Green Dragon from Manchester.

Click here for information on the restoration efforts
for the 117-year old Schooner Ernestina.

American Schooner Association
American Sail Training Association

Sarg – Pet of the week

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Sarg

My name is Sarg and I am a  two-month-old boy pup who is a Keeshound mix with a black-and-tan coat. The nice staff here said I am as cute as a button.  I think this is a compliment.  My siblings and I are at the Cape Ann Animal Aid in Gloucester waiting to be adopted.  I don’t know what the word siblings means, but I think it means brothers and sisters!  But I have all brothers.

We are happy pups who are active and cute.  There is so much going on down here at the shelter – talk about upcoming events – the new shelter opening this year – people purchasing bricks at the new shelter and so much more – visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and you will see what I mean.

Remember to stop on down and meet my siblings and me… (remember…that means my brothers)!

Cooking demonstration at the Cape Ann Farmers Market tomorrow (September 1) at 4pm

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Heather Fraelick writes-

Cape Ann Fresh Catch is excited to announce the upcoming 10-week Fall 2011 Season, available weekly in Gloucester on Thursdays from 4–6 p.m. at Turner’s Seafood, 4 Smith Street . The Fall Season begins in on September 8th, 2011.

There are two basic share types available: whole fish and fillets. At weekly delivery sites we offer: Whole Fish: 4-6 lbs of whole fish—$20/wk and Fillets: 2 lbs of filleted fish—$24/wk or an alternating share— fillets one week, whole fish the next—$22/wk.

Share options, pricing and the Fall 2011 Season contract/online shopping cart are available through the website at www.capeannfreshcatch.org

What is Cape Ann Fresh Catch?

Cape Ann Fresh Catch (CAFC) has worked together with local fishermen and shore-side operations to deliver the freshest, sustainable seafood available to members since 2009. Members join the program by purchasing a share for a season. Each week during a season, at a designated delivery site, CAFC members pick up their shares of fresh seafood. Local fishermen are helped by having new, more sustainable, markets for their product. By keeping all costs community-based, our local economy prospers, and CAFC member get the freshest and highest quality seafood available.

Lunenburg International Dory Race Results from Erik Dombrowski

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The results are in!!!!

After a long drive to Lunenburg, NS the competitors and fans of the International Dory Racing Committee enjoyed a great day of racing last Saturday, August 27th.  The day began with bright sunshine and little wind as the junior tandem of LJ Robertson and Randy Parisi cruised to victory with a powerful stroke and a perfect course.  Next, the women’s crew of Heather Fraelick and Karen Conant (fitness women from Crossfit in Gloucester) after only a few rows battled through the ½ mile course but came up a little short against a much more experienced Canadian crew.  In the mixed doubles event, the infamous Jimmy T. with his new partner Linnea Williams rowed stroke for stroke with a Canadian husband and wife team but were edged out just at the finish.  Now, with the wind picking up considerably as the day went on, Mike Harmon and John Scola took on legendary Walter Nickerson with his partner Danny Moody.  Walter and Danny took a lead at the start but Harmon and Scola battled back closing at the turn. In the end, the Canadians took full advantage of their experience in Lunenburg harbor compensating for the wind and pulled out the victory.  After an early victory and 3 straight losses, it was up to the tandem of Erik Dombrowski and Glenn Harrington to quiet the exuberant 200+ Canadian fans celebrating on the docks and boats of Lunenburg harbor.  And, that’s exactly what they did!  After a couple false starts in the excessive wind, the Americans got an early lead in the mile course and powered home to victory.

The day was capped off by an awards ceremony with our Canadian friends where Senator Bruce Tarr delivered an amazing speech reminding all of us how important this event and the 59 year tradition are to the people of Gloucester, Nova Scotia, the US and Canada.

Official times of the races were:
Juniors:
Randy Parisi & LJ Robertson (U.S) – 6:22.88
Stefan Nickerson & Joshua Atwood (Can) – 6:34.70

Women’s:
Gladys Collicutt & Patianne Verburgh (Can) – 6:50.68
Heather Fraelick & Karen Contant (U.S) – 7:07.31

Over 40’s:
Walter Nickerson & Danny Moody (Can) – 6:25.58
Mike Harmon & John Scola (U.S) – 6:33.50

Mixed:
Cara Ross & Gary Sears (Can) – 6:48.34
Jimmy Tarantino & Linnea Williams (U.S) – 6:50.23

Seniors:
Erik Dombrowski & Glenn Harrington (U.S) – 10:52.05
Kenny MacDonald & Tim Mair (Can) – 11:04.26

Schooner Ardelle Tattoo By Tattoist Paul Slifer Sent In By His Mom

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Hi Joey , The  Schooner Ardelle is subject of this design  by Tattooist Paul Slifer , commemorating the launch of the vessel  back in July .

Kathy Slifer

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2011 GHS Football Scrimmage vs Winthrop Photos and Slide Show From David Cox

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click the first picture for the slide show

2011GHS FB SCRIM & STORM 016

2011GHS FB SCRIM & STORM 276

2011GHS FB SCRIM & STORM 277

2011GHS FB SCRIM & STORM 136

The Stacy House- Suite 502 Tour At Bass Rocks Ocean Inn

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I grew up driving by the Bass Rocks Ocean Inn every day of my life.  Passing it on the way to school.  Not once had I ever stepped foot inside until day before yesterday.

You may have the same experience, but now you’ll be able to see inside for yourself through our lens.   Part II-

The GloucesterCast Podcast Episode 11

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GloucesterCast Podcast Episode 11

Click here to play or save the podcast

Taped August 29, 2011 with hosts Joey Ciaramitaro From GoodMorningGloucester.org and Kenny MacCarthy from www.CapeAnnInfo.com

Show Notes-

Literal Guy, Hurricane Irene Round Up, Crazy Weather Guy Tomatoes, Buddha, Llama Marut and The Summer Retreat,Blog Notes, Kenny’s Property Management Tips For The Fall.

Subscribe to the podcast here

GMG Old Cuban Cigar Ryan and Wood Rum Sail Aboard The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon- We Had So Much Fun The First Time We’re Goin’ Again!

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The First One Was So Much Damn Fun I Didn’t Want The Night To End. 

So what the hell, Paul Giacalone, Bob Ryan and Kay Ellis all agreed to shave a little off the prices of their incredible products and we give you the deal of the century for what promises to be another incredible night aboard the most beautiful ship in Gloucester Harbor- The Thomas E. Lannon.

For less than the price of regular ticket aboard the Lannon you get two hand rolled Cigars from Paul Giacalone’s Old Cuban Cigar Company and three rum drinks Featuring Ryan and Wood’s Folly Cove Rum and a couple of rum samplings from Bobby Ryan’s private collection.  $35 bucks gets you two hand rolled cigars three rum drinks AND your sail aboard the Lannon.  No brainer, right??? Call Kay at 978-281-6634

The thing is after we had so much fun last time I’m pretty sure the tickets are going to sell out  quickly.  So if you are one of my peeps I WANT YOU ABOARD DAMNIT!

Don’t be a lazy bastard and put it off, call now so we can hang- and smoke- and drink!  Fuck that sounds like a great time!

Here’s the deets-

Thursday September 8th

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