My View of Life on the Dock
Have you listened to The GloucesterCast Podcast. If you haven’t could you leave a comment explaining why or comment on how we could make it better?
Here are links to all five that we’ve done so far. I’d like to think we’ve improved each time out.
The GloucesterCast Podcast Links
The Pollinator Garden and Redpolls Return!
Kim Smith Writes-
The redpolls return, with friends in tow! Two weeks ago we were visited by a half dozen or so Common Redpolls; yesterday and today we have a troupe of thirty. Goldfinch-sized, with crisp white and brown patterned tail feathers and velvety crimson caps, they have the winsome habit of cocking their heads and looking straight at you, as if to say (in the most conversational manner), “I am very photogenic; won’t you concur?”
Come join me Monday morning, February 28th, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Espousal Center in Waltham,where I will be giving a talk and photo presentation about creating The Pollinator Garden for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. Although this is a state Garden Club Federation event, everyone is welcome. Cost is free for members and $5. for non-members. My extensive pollinator planting list is provided with lecture.
Check Out Kim’s Blog Here for more of her fantastic photos and birds and butterfly stuff
Warning model trains cause exttemely happy children!
Length: 1:14
I don’t even now where to start so I’ll just jot down random things as they come to me in my completely foggy hung-over state of mind.
The night was completely out of control. Big Lar made a surprise appearance out of no where. Ed Collard had a physical malfunction which knocked him out of the competition in the second round.
We had a solid field of 9 competitors including T-Roy, The Cow, Ed Collard, Homeless Ruth, Big Lar, Doug Maxfield, No Mercy Hersey, Frankie “The Silver Bullet” Gwynne, and the Ice Man.
The guys at the Farm Bar and Grille- Noah, Ryan and Brad have created a community dining establishment which IMO is unparalleled as far as a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. They completely get-it and I’m happy to consider them friends as well as co-hosts for the many excellent events we’ve managed to pull off over the past few years.
Let Me Get This Out Of The Way Up Front.
The Former Three Time Undefeated Champ Went Down In The Final Round To the New Champ Of GMG/ Farm Bar and Grille Man vs Food Challenge-
Pandemonium!
More Details-Pictures and Video to Come
Part 5 – Marketing and Promotion
Probably the most challenging part of being an indie author/publisher is the marketing. Unlike trad-pub authors, indie authors are responsible for all their own marketing. At one time this meant slogging boxes of books around to book stores, trade shows, flea markets – wherever you thought you might be able to push a few books. Thanks to the internet, however, all that is unnecessary. Welcome to the world of Social Media and internet marketing.
Continued at: http://parlezmoiblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks a bunch!!!
The Farmer’s Market, The DTF Burger Challenge, New Gloucester Restaurants,Palermos, Essex Seafood, Alchemy, Hale Street,Boston Derby Dame Roller Derby, Groupon, Real Estate, The 4 worst mistakes you can make when selling your home, New CSA in Town With Joey and Kenny
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Check Out Kenny’s Blog- TheCutBridge.com
“I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.”
— Pogo, comic strip by Walt Kelly (1913-1973)
Born: 1913 : : : Died: 1973
Job Description: Cartoonist
Worked in: Comic books and newspaper strips
Noted for: Pogo, Disney work and more
Kelly grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut and began his newspaper career there before moving to California in pursuit of his future wife. He was one of more than 1500 animators working for Walt Disney in 1941 when that group went on strike. Kelly moved back east and began work for Dell Comics eventually creating the strip “Pogo.”
This strip was the forerunner of later politically barbed comics such as “Doonesbury”. Kelly is cited as an influence by cartoonists as diverse as Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes) and R. Crumb (Fritz the Cat, etc).
I promise you will be more than entertained!!!!!!!
Dan Driscoll has been putting together a sort of local business directory at his site Visit Cape Ann. You can check out a bunch of listings and the map he has put together at VisitCapeAnn.net
It’s very slick and polished.
According to the site, the proceeds go to SoberConnections–
All the net proceeds of advertising revenue on this website will go to Sober Connections, an organization looking to get to a non profit status, to help fund the legal costs of filing for their 501 C3, local events and outreach programs they are having in the Cape Ann area, as well as finding and funding a more permanent home for their eventuates and much needed office space.
I’m starting a feature in which I highlight local tweets and people you should follow or tweets about Gloucester that I found interesting.
@DscvrGlstr Gloucester Massachusetts
American Cruise Line reports 5 weeks of record sales; coming to Gloucester 6x July-Sept, 2011! http://tinyurl.com/4zyuafm
We used our Groupon for Hale Street last night. Our bill came to $50.99 and all we had to leave was $1 and we dropped a $10 tip for our server. What a steal! Next up for us is using the Jalepenos one. at this rate we may never eat home again, lol.
The Jalepenos deal was only supposed to be through last night but when I checked it today it looks like it’s been extended for 6 days.
The Mrs bought one yesterday, I’m buying one today!
I don’t know how these places are doing it but if you are going to cook me dinner for less than it would cost me to eat at home I’m gonna partake. It’s a win/win. I’m happy to save money and the Mrs is happy that she doesn’t have to cook!
Sweet! Click the picture for the deal. Best part about this one is that it doesn’t expire til the end of the year.
Up Close Photos of This Bad Mother Here-
Boston Derby Dames Home Opener
Cape Ann Community Cinema Oscar Party Sunday Night!
Media giant Seth gives up the best of Lynn at Lynn Happens.
The wonderful Jane Ward has some great ideas, over at Food and Fiction.
Please welcome Kimmy Bingham and her picks here
Weekend Picks from North Shore Kid here
Choices from all over New England at The Two Palaverers.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- there is no better entertainment value dollar for dollar than a Boston Derby Dame bout.
The eclectic crowd, the hard hitting fast paced action, the music, the announcers. The shit is off the chains entertaining believe me. These girls mean business.
WHO: Boston Derby Dames
WHAT: Full Contact, Flat Track Roller Derby
DATE: Saturday, February 26, 2011
WHERE: Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
TIME: Doors open 4 pm
Bout 1, 5pm: Boston Massacre vs. Montreal
Bout 2, 7pm: Nutcrackers vs. Cosmonaughties
After party at 9pm with DJ John Barera
TICKETS: $16 online and at the door
With less than a week until our home opener, you don’t want to be left out in the cold. Get your tickets online today! For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bostonderbydames.com
Bout #1
Boston Massacre vs New Skids on the Block(Montreal)
Montreal and the Massacre have met several times over the last few seasons, but this marks the Skids’ first trip to Shriner’s Auditorium. They’ll br bringing their neon to Boston for the Massacre’s home opener. Long known for their good humor and amazing half-time shows, Montreal spent 2010 showing the WFTDA world what’s up on the track. They swept their games at Philly’s East Coast Extravaganza and made their first appearance at Eastern Regionals. Boston defeated them in the first round of regionals, but Montreal put up a scrappy fight. They’re likely looking for revenge, and this time on Boston’s home track. Keep your eye on two phenomenal Skids jammers, Iron Wench and Ewan Wotarmy. Both have been known to sprint to 20 point jams. Their blockers are no slouches either, with Jess Bandit and Smack Daddy doing serious damage in the pack.
Bout #2
The last these two teams saw of each other, the Cosmos were skating to a playoff’s victory while the Nuts settled in for the third place in the 2010 home team standings. There’s a lot to prove in the home opener, and the Nuts would like to take home a victory fresh out of the gate. The Cosmos, always a bridesmaid, never a bride, are looking to kick off what they hope will finally be a Golden Fez Championship season in 2011.
The Boston Derby Dames are Boston’s first and only all-female, DIY, skater-owned and operated flat track roller derby league and proud members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
Good Morning Gloucester 