Author: Sharon

My passions include photography, music, people, teaching, learning, taking risks and asking "I wonder what would happen if I..."

Where Zat Answer

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DSCN3397 [640x480]Yep, it’s that little “gingerbread house” (according to Grandkid #4). I like Frank‘s guess!  “I know exactly where that is…… I just can’t remember”! But Nate got it first,”That’s Athena’s house, off Washington Street just up from Plum Cove beach in Lanesville”, followed by Damon,“It is in fact right down the street from me :)” Thanks for playing, everybody!

PHISH @ Phenway!

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I’m not sure which was more exciting – seeing Phish for the frist time or being in right field at Fenway. I think everyone there felt the awe of standing where our beloved Red Sox players are each game.As we were picking up the tickets (thank you s000 much, Skip!), it started to rain, but as often happens, the thunderstorm quickly passed and the concert went on on time!

Where Zat? #25

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Where ZatThis building is on the main drag…a little out of the city, but still on this side of the bridge. Damon will get this one. Paul,too! Good luck and thanks for playing!

Schooner Ernestina photos

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Carl Johnson, a retired teacher from Boston, took these great shots of Ernestina coming into Boston harbor to Rowes Wharf last week.  Carl said, “I have had wonderful memories with my students and myself on the Ernestina. I want that memory and experiences to last for as long as I can.”  Carl, here’s to building new memories on her! Click here to see the photos and read more.

Mass Audubon nature festival today

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Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield will hold its 12th annual nature festival today, Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A highlight of the festival this year will be live owl presentations by Marcia Wilson’s “Eyes on Owls” program. The festival offers activities for adults and families including nature walks, ponding, and exhibits to learn about birds, beavers, butterflies, solar power, sustainability, being “green”, composting, honey bees, and more. Build a bird-feeder with your child and venture into our specially constructed “beaver lodge”…..To read more, click here.

Sharon’s BP Update

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cycleSo I went off my third blood pressure med last Friday determined to stay off. I made the commitment to myself to exercise regularly (and I added Omega 3-6-9 capsules from Common Crow). I rode 12 slow miles on Monday, walked on Tuesday, Weds and Thurs I goofed off, Fri rode on the bike on the indoor trainer. Yesterday afternoon I had my BP checked and it was 20 points lower than a week ago on the medicine!

So we’ll see how this all works out. I rode 11 hard miles (hills) today into Rockport. It feels great though!  I’ll keep you posted!     —Sharon

Will this do, Joey?

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Joey’s holding out for a hundred billion bucks to get him to wear the Puffy Shirt for the Block Party. But he has consented to wear Cosmo Kramer’s Lobster Shirt.

Should we push for the Puffy Shirt or get him the lobster shirt?

YOU’VE BEEN FLOCKED!

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You’ve probably seen these flamingos around town. I stopped to ask the Reardon family on East Main St. how they got flocked and how they could get “unflocked”. They said they had an idea it might happen to them, but weren’t sure. The “flocker” is anonymous (to keep people from getting revenge). So now the Reardons have the choice of paying (donating) $5 to ensure that they won’t get flocked again, $10 to get the birds removed, and $15 to flock a “friend”.  Of course, it’s all in fun, and a creative way of raising money for a worthy cause!

Cape Ann Relay for Life’s Team Re-lei for a Cure is holding a “Flocking” fundraiser. Surprise a friend by having a flock of pink flamingos placed on a their lawn to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Call Patty or Melanie Wall at 978-283-4406.

GMG Local Music Schedule May 27 – May 31

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Remember that you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.

Check out these sites for music around town-

Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s


THURSDAY MAY 28th

From Dave Sag on the Rhumb Line’s Thursday Night Blues Party–

This Thursday sees the triumphant return of two musical monsters: Keyboard millipede and vogalist xtremondo Mr. Joe Bargar and three-fisted drummber Mr. Joey Scrima. We have’nt seen Joey in awhile, due to a horrible inkjet printer accident and we’re happy to have a copy of him to flail the nite away. Joe, of course has been here more recently. He’s a busy guy and I’m glad to have him back once again. Look out for his gut-wrenching version of the classic “Drown in my own tears” : I’m bringin’ my hanky, and an EMT will be on call for those of you with heart problems. As  for the rest of us, Greg T. and I will be on duty, just tryin’ to keep up.
See you there!

FRIDAY MAY 29th

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SATURDAY MAY 30th

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SUNDAY MAY 31st

From Barbara and Al Boudreau

Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet

Email: boudreaujazz@verizon.net

The Summer is about to begin and with it the usually great “JAZZ AT THE STUDIO” summer jazz concert series.

Thank you all so much for coming to last week’s concert with JON WHEATLEY & RALPH NORRIS. It was a smashing success. The place was packed and the joint was jumpin and we are looking forward to the show this week

May 31, with the Great Ted Casher. So mark your calendars for this wonderful evening of great jazz,fun and frivolity.Get your reservations in early as this is always an exciting evening of “ who knows what” We start at 5pm and go till 9. Hope to see ya’ll there as we miss all your smiling faces.

We will be having another great lineup for the Studio this season. I have a few new players added to the roster this year; Greg Abate will be coming as well as the new young lion; Mike Tucker, two exceptional sax players.

Looking forward to seeing and and goofing-off with you all this upcoming season…….Stay well……….Best,    Barb & AL

TED CASHER-SAX                  MARK CARLSEN-BASS   JACK SENIER-PIANO

AL BOUDREAU-DRUMS/VOCALS  BARB BOUDREAU-VOCALS

(978) 283-4123 or go to the website at:  boudreaujazz.com

Art Haven – Free T-Shirt for Kids!

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Cape Ann Art Haven, 180B Main St., will offer a free T-shirt to any student who preregisters for art classes for the month of June. The nonprofit art studio offers classes for students in grades three through five on Mondays and Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students in grades six through eight. From now until May 31, cost is $60 for the entire month of June, or $10 per class. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, stop by the studio or call 978-283-3888. Visit www.arthaven.org.

Pirate Word Scramble

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Unscramble the pirate words below:

1. otlesnohy________________

2. niaamsudlg________________

3. ueanlbldbr________________

4. ogrg________________

5. goadhseh________________

6. zimzne________________

7. ilbcanne________________

8. snwgeghoarl________________

9.kelehual________________

10. aedogs________________

Joey and the Puffy Shirt

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Since Pirate Days are coming to Gloucester, I really think Joey should get a Puffy Pirate Shirt for the Block Party, but he doesn’t agree.  Any suggestions as to how we get him to wear one?

ST/SEINFELD
Jerry Seinfeld, left, with Kramer (Michael Richards) in the "Puffy Shirt" episode, said he had no idea it would become a classic on TV's "Seinfeld." (Castle Rock Entertainment)

Where Zat? Answer

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DSC_3525 [640x480] Here’s the answer:

From spearze:

Im going w/ Bird Eyes

From Jay Albert:

Yup…the old Birdseye plant….Beach side 2nd window from the end of the building! The shadow of the piping left and the stain is too much a giveaway!

Congrats, Guys! Next week I gotta find a totally obscure location!

Where Zat? #25

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Today’s Where’s Zat? is off the beaten path, but almost everyone has seen it. This might be an easy one. Jay?

Good luck and thanks for playing!

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Bob Grover’s ’38 Roadster

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38 Ford Roadster

My brother-in-law Bob Grover and my sister Pat just picked up our mother in Bob’s ’38 Ford Roadster. My mother, who turned 80 in March, thought it was great! The car was used in a advertisement photo shoot last week. Very cool!

Off for a ride…Determination

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So last week I had to get off my 3rd blood pressure medication. It’s baffling the doctors because I have undeniable side effects. At a party yesterday I was talking to Dave and Chris Curley who are training to do the 175 mile MS ride in the near future. We got talking about cycling which I used to do a lot.  This morning I start a mission to lower my blood pressure by getting out there and riding around our beautiful city. I’ll start off slowly and work up to a Newburyport ride by summer’s end and hopefully it will give me all the benefits of regular exercise.

Now that I’ve posted it here, it makes my commitment official. Wish me luck!

—Sharon

My Wall St. Rock Garden

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pinkI’ve always wanted to do a rock garden. I must have gotten it from my Nana Lowe. There are little dirt pockets up the rock wall and I could picture what I wanted . So after doing some research online, I went over to Marshall’s on Concord St. and bought a bunch of perennials. This is a huge commitment, but I think the end result will be worth it. Tomorrow we do the vegetables. Now I just have to figure out what’s eating the basil…