Author: Fredrik Bodin

Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.

Schooner Lincoln – Afloat and Wrecked

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Bill Hubbard looked into the Lincoln after my GMG post of 5/16/14 (https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/?s=schooner+lincoln). He discovered thr following information and photo: "I found that the schooner in the picture was the three-masted Lincoln. She was built in Essex by Arthur Dana Story and launched in 1920. She sailed out of Gloucester as a coasting schooner under several captains but continued to be owned by A.D. Story. She carried cargo of coal, lumber and potatoes from Maine and the Canadian Maritimes to Gloucester, New York and Boston.
Bill Hubbard looked into the Schooner Lincoln after my GMG post of 5/16/14 (https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/?s=schooner+lincoln). He discovered the following information and photo of her in Gloucester Harbor: “I found that the schooner in the picture was the three-masted Lincoln. She was built in Essex by Arthur Dana Story and launched in 1920. She sailed out of Gloucester as a coasting schooner under several captains but continued to be owned by A.D. Story. She carried cargo of coal, lumber and potatoes from Maine and the Canadian Maritimes to Gloucester, New York, and Boston.”
"In 1928 Schooner Lincoln was severely damaged when rammed by a steam collier, but her load of lumber kept her afloat until towed into Gloucester. Her cargo was salvaged, but the hull was declared a total loss. In 1931 she broke in two and her stern section floated ashore on Eastern Point." Thank you FOB Bill Hubbard!
“In 1928 Schooner Lincoln was severely damaged when rammed by a steam collier, but her load of lumber kept her afloat until towed into Gloucester. Her cargo was salvaged, but the hull was declared a total loss. In 1931 she broke in two and her stern section floated ashore on Eastern Point.” Thank you FOB Bill Hubbard!

High Roads from Wheelers Point, 1914

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Taken from Larady Road on Wheelers Point, this photo looks across the Mill River toward Washington Street, near Gee Avenue. Note the clam shacks on the left, and Clam Alley, where 'Clam Tucker sold his steamers. I'm in the woods about what High Roads refers to. It may be Washington Street, because it runs along the ridge "high" above the Mill River.
Taken from Larady Road on Wheelers Point, this photo looks across the Mill River toward Washington Street, near Gee Avenue. Note the clam shacks on the left, and Clam Alley, where ‘Clam Tucker sold his steamers. I’m in the woods about what High Roads refers to. It may be Washington Street, because it runs along the ridge “high” above the Mill River.

Fifty Years Later: Devil Dogs Revisited

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Drake's Bakery was founded in 1896, and in the 1960's they made popular snacks such as Ring Dings, Yodels, Devil Dogs, Yankee Doodles, Sunny Doodles, and Funny Bones. Devil Dogs were my favorite. I haven't had one in fifty years. The one I ate tonight was awesome, and must be consumed with milk. I can't wait to try a Ring Ding!
Drake’s Bakery was founded in 1896, and in the 1960’s they made popular snacks such as Ring Dings, Yodels, Devil Dogs, Yankee Doodles, Sunny Doodles, and Funny Bones. Devil Dogs were my favorite. I haven’t had one in fifty years. The one I ate tonight was awesome, and must be consumed with milk. I can’t wait to try a Ring Ding!
Devil Dogs are Kosher and vegetarian. They're now 4.5 inches long and weigh in at 1.64 ounces. In case quantity of 96, they cost 30 cents each from Drake's web site. http://www.drakescake.com/www
Devil Dogs are Kosher and vegetarian. They’re now 4.5 inches long and weigh in at 1.64 ounces. In case quantity of 96, they cost 30 cents each from Drake’s web site. http://www.drakescake.com/www

Island in the Annisquam: Merchants

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Three investors bought Merchants (or Pearce) island about 1890: Edward Samuel Page, Mr. Kitchen, and another investor. They had trouble selling lots because of fresh water issues. This photo shows Merchants Island from Riverview, with the pier and float in the foreground, enabling the only access to the island. A handful of cottages still stand on Merchants, used in the summer only.
Three investors bought Merchants (or Pearce) island about 1890: Edward Samuel Page, Mr. Kitchen, and another investor. They had trouble selling lots because of fresh water issues. This photo shows Merchants Island from Riverview in 1910, with the pier and float in the foreground, enabling the only access to the island, and Wingaersheek dunes in the background (right) A handful of cottages still stand on Merchants, used in the summer only.
Here's a cottage on Merchant’s Island about 1900, with a moored dory with fish traps. A few hardy summer residents of Merchants have visited the gallery. I noticed they frequently looked outside at the weather. That's understandable - it's a long row home.
Here’s a cottage on Merchant’s Island about 1900, with a moored dory holding fish traps. A few hardy summer residents of Merchants have visited the gallery. I noticed they frequently looked outside at the weather. That’s understandable – it’s a long row home.

From System Failure to Pizza Success

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Part of OT (Occupational Therapy) is preparing to survive at home, including cooking in your kitchen. As the group discussed their favorite pizza parlors in Gloucester, I volunteered to make a pizza from scratch for everyone. I hadn't made one in 30 years. I mixed a simple pizza sauce and let it age in the 'fridge overnight. The next day I shaped the pizza dough with the guidance of staff member Kayla, who also throws pizzas for Sebastian's Pizza. After topping the sauced pizza with mozzarella cheese, onions, mushrooms, and linguica, it went into a hot oven on a hot stone. It tasted great, so I guess I'll survive when I'm released.
Part of OT (Occupational Therapy) is preparing to survive at home, including cooking in your kitchen. As the group discussed their favorite pizza parlors in Gloucester, I volunteered to make a pizza from scratch for everyone. I hadn’t made one in 30 years.
I mixed a simple pizza sauce and let it age in the ‘fridge overnight. The next day I shaped the pizza dough with the guidance of staff member Kayla, who also throws pizzas for Sebastian’s Pizza. After topping the sauced pizza with mozzarella cheese, onions, mushrooms, and linguica, it went into a hot oven on a hot stone. It tasted great, so I guess I’ll survive when I’m released.
GMG's Marty Luster made a short video of my PT/OT experience a few days later. it's worth watching, and comment #7 is worth reading. https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/fred-bodin-the-road-to-recovery/
GMG’s Marty Luster made a short video of my PT/OT experiences a few days later. it’s worth watching, and comment #7 is worth reading. https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/fred-bodin-the-road-to-recovery/

USS Indiana, First Battleship in Our Navy

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In the early 1900's Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet conducted annual maneuvers in Sandy Bay, Rockport. The Battleship USS Indiana (BB1), commissioned in 1895, was part of that fleet. She was the US Navy's first battleship. The heavily armed and armored 350 foot long Indiana fought in the Spanish American War, and later served as a gun crew training ship in WWI.
In the early 1900’s Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet conducted annual maneuvers in Sandy Bay, Rockport. The Battleship USS Indiana (BB1), commissioned in 1895, was part of that fleet. She was the US Navy’s first battleship. The heavily armed and armored 350 foot long Indiana fought in the Spanish American War, and later served as a gun crew training ship in WWI.

Purple Haze

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Purple haze, all in my brain Lately things they don't seem the same Actin' funny, but I don't know why Excuse me while I kiss the sky Purple haze, all around Don't know if I'm comin' up or down Am I happy or in misery? What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me Sign on the Rehab campus. No, it's not about drugs, is it? Jimi Hendrix 1967
Purple haze, all in my brain
Lately things they don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny, but I don’t know why
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple haze, all around
Don’t know if I’m comin’ up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Sign on the Rehab campus. No, it’s not about drugs, is it?
Jimi Hendrix 1967

Schooner Lincoln, Eastern Point, 1931

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The Great Storm of 1931 broke the Schooner Lincoln in half and hard aground on Eastern Point. The wreckage of the stern was cut up by local children.
The Great Storm of 1931 broke the Schooner Lincoln in half and hard aground on Eastern Point. The wreckage of the stern was cut up by local children.

Only in Gloucester!

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Only in Gloucester! The two ads appeared side by side in yesterday's Gloucester Daily Times. National Geographic is looking for new tuna boats, captains and crew who are tough and outgoing. We've got plenty of fishermen just like that here. www.WickedTunaCasting@gmail.com The Seaport Grille menu, left, lists their weekly specials. My favorite is the lobster roll with fries (slaw can be substituted). It contains the meat of one lobster served in a fresh Virgillio's roll and is priced at $9.95. Seaport also has the best view of Gloucester's "working harbor."
 These two ads appeared side by side in yesterday’s Gloucester Daily Times. National Geographic is looking for new tuna boats, captains and crew who are tough and outgoing. We’ve got plenty of fishermen just like that here. http://www.WickedTunaCasting@gmail.com
The Seaport Grille menu, left, lists their weekly specials. My favorite is the lobster roll with fries (slaw can be substituted). It contains the meat of one lobster served in a fresh Virgillio’s roll and is priced at $9.95. Seaport also has the best view of Gloucester’s “working harbor.”
While dining at the Seaport Grille one night, I saw a huge tuna being offloaded across the channel under the movie lights (right). It's great to live here. www.cruiseportgloucester.com
While dining at the Seaport Grille one night, I saw a huge tuna being offloaded across the channel under the movie lights (right). It’s great to live here. http://www.cruiseportgloucester.com

Rockport Harbor, 1934

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Two mackerel seiners are tied up at Rockport's Bradley Wharf in front of Motif No. 1. The boats are the Rosie and the Joe D’Ambrosio.
Two Boston mackerel seiners are tied up at Rockport’s Bradley Wharf in front of Motif No. 1. The boats are the Rosie and the Joe D’Ambrosio.

Cribbage High Rollers

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My roommate here at the rehab plays cribbage once a week with his friend, a facility volunteer. They play for fun and share gourmet jelly beans during the game. Cribbage was a popular card game in 17th century England, where it's the only game allowed to be played in pubs for money. The US Navy Submarine Service has long called cribbage its "unofficial pastime." I've got to try it...
My roommate here at the rehab plays cribbage once a week with his friend, a facility volunteer. They play for fun and share gourmet jelly beans during the game.
Cribbage was a popular card game in 17th century England, where it’s the only game allowed to be played in pubs for money. The US Navy Submarine Service has long called cribbage its “unofficial pastime.” I’ve got to try it…

Harbor Cove, circa 1930

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The fishing fleet is tied up in Harbor Cove about 1930, between Downtown and The Fort. The Gloucester Oil Supply Company is nearby, and a notation on the negative envelope refers to the Schooner Mayflower in the photo. Can you find it?
The fishing fleet is tied up in Harbor Cove about 1930, between Downtown and The Fort. The Gloucester Oil Supply Company is nearby, and a notation on the negative envelope refers to the Schooner Mayflower in the photo. Can you find it?

It Must be Jelly, ‘Cause Jam Don’t Shake Like That!

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Here in the rehab, we're served toast or English muffins with breakfast, accompanied by a tiny .05 oz. sealed cup of so-so jelly. It made me think: I didn't know the difference between jelly, jam, and preserves. Quite a few people I asked didn't know either, especially guys. Here's what I use now and how they differ. -Jelly (L): Cooked fruit juice with sugar and thickened with pectin. -Jam (M): Crushed fruit cooked with sugar. Pectin is in the fruit. Less of a gelled texture that jelly. -Preserves (R): Cooked fruit with sugar. Fruit is in medium to large chunks.
Here in the rehab, we’re served toast or English muffins with breakfast, accompanied by a tiny .05 oz. sealed cup of so-so jelly. It made me think: I didn’t know the difference between jelly, jam, and preserves. Quite a few people I asked didn’t know either, especially guys. Here’s what I use now and how they differ.
-Jelly (L): Cooked fruit juice with sugar and thickened with pectin.
-Jam (M): Crushed fruit cooked with sugar. Pectin is in the fruit. Less of a gelled texture than jelly.
-Preserves (R): Cooked fruit with sugar. Fruit is in medium to large chunks.

The Old Castle, circa 1930

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The Old Castle in Pigeon Cove, Rockport, was built in 1712 by Jethro Wheeler. Constructed as a residence, this rare early First Period saltbox is on the National Register of Historic Places. The old Castle (150 Granite Street)) is owned by the Sandy Bay Historical Society http://www.sandybayhistorical.org/Castle.htm. It's open to the public in July and August.
The Old Castle in Pigeon Cove, Rockport, was built in 1712 by Jethro Wheeler. Constructed as a residence, this rare early First Period saltbox is on the National Register of Historic Places. The old Castle (150 Granite Street)) is owned by the Sandy Bay Historical Society http://www.sandybayhistorical.org/Castle.htm. It’s open to the public in July and August.

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Hello Birdie!

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Last week my friend Catherine and her family gave me a stick-on bird feeder for my window, along with a bag of wild bird food. Janet installed it last Saturday, May 3rd. I was told that birds will discover the seed banquet in a few days to a week. I can't wait to say "Hello Birdie!"
Last week my friend Catherine and her family gave me a stick-on bird feeder for my window, along with a bag of wild bird food. Janet installed it last Saturday, May 3rd. I was told that birds will discover the seed banquet in a few days to a week. I can’t wait to say “Hello Birdie!”
So when will I see the first bird in my new bird feeder? The closest comment to the actual bird observation will be a rubber duck, signed by Mr. 'RD' Paul Morrison.
So when will I see the first bird in my new bird feeder? The prize for the comment closest to the actual bird observation will be a rubber duck, signed by Mr. ‘RD’ Paul Morrison.

Winter is Broken – Spring has Come Once More

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It takes a few back to back beautiful days for winter to hightail it, and for spring to claim the season. It's here!
It takes a few back to back beautiful days for winter to hightail it, and for spring to claim the season. It’s here!

Fred, the Pet Groundhog

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There's not a lot of wildlife in Rockport, except for coyotes. This afternoon I saw a large rodent peek out from the alleyway between the Kohl generator and utility building. A Google search to ID the animal led me to this: "This is my pet groundhog, Fred. Ok, he's not my pet. Fred just looks adorable, lives on my property and eats all the food growing in my garden. Come to think of it, Fred sounds like my kids! Fred has the most luxurious coat - deep rich brown, underlayed with soft black and highlighted with a silver grey. He reminds me of a couple of beautiful fabrics from Norbar." Photo and text from: http://thefocusondesign.blogspot.com/2010/07/color-series-this-is-fred.html
There’s not a lot of wildlife in Rockport, except for coyotes. This afternoon I saw a large rodent peek out from the alleyway between the Kohl generator and utility building. A Google search to ID the animal led me to this: “This is my pet groundhog, Fred. Ok, he’s not my pet. Fred just looks adorable, lives on my property and eats all the food growing in my garden. Come to think of it, Fred sounds like my kids!
Fred has the most luxurious coat – deep rich brown, underlayed with soft black and highlighted with a silver grey. He reminds me of a couple of beautiful fabrics from Norbar.” Photo and text from: http://thefocusondesign.blogspot.com/2010/07/color-series-this-is-fred.html

Our First Stealth Warship

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On April 12th, 2014, the 610 foot long US Navy Destroyer Zumwalt was christened at the Bath Iron Works in Maine. My friend Bob Rubin of Rocky Neck (https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/tradition-on-rocky-neck/) attended the celebration with his camera. The ship's namesake is the late Admiral Elmo 'Bud' Zumwalt, Chief of Naval Operations from 1970 to 1974. USS Zumwalt is the stealthiest and most technologically advanced ship in the world.
On April 12th, 2014, the 610 foot long US Navy Destroyer Zumwalt was christened at the Bath Iron Works in Maine. My friend Bob Rubin of Rocky Neck (https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/tradition-on-rocky-neck/) attended the celebration with his camera. The ship’s namesake is the late Admiral Elmo ‘Bud’ Zumwalt, Chief of Naval Operations from 1970 to 1974. USS Zumwalt is the stealthiest and most technologically advanced ship in the world.
The Admiral's daughters Ann and Mouzetta break a bottle of bubbly to christen the USS Zumwalt.
The Admiral’s daughters Ann and Mouzetta break a bottle of bubbly to christen the USS Zumwalt.
Destroyer Zumwalt under construction at the Bath Iron Works. The ship will go to sea in 2016. Cost: $3 billion dollars.
Destroyer Zumwalt under construction at the Bath Iron Works. The ship will go to sea in 2016. Cost: $3 billion dollars.
Numerous groundbreaking features are built into the Zumwalt, among them: Tumblehome or reverse bow to slice through waves and reduce the wake; No windows or portholes; Composite superstructure; Crew of 130, which is about half that of similar warships, and no external antennas. USN Captain James A. Kirk's futuristic destroyer's stealth features will also make the ship appear as a Gloucester fishing boat on enemy radar.
Numerous groundbreaking features are built into the Zumwalt, among them: Tumblehome or reverse bow to slice through waves and reduce the wake; No windows or portholes; Composite superstructure; Crew of 130, which is about half that of similar warships, and no external antennas. USN Captain James A. Kirk’s futuristic destroyer’s stealth features will also make the ship appear as a Gloucester fishing boat on enemy radar.

 

Stray Cloud

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As I spoke to my sister 'Painter Barb,' I saw this unusual cloud through the window. I just had to... “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ― Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds
As I spoke to my sister ‘Painter Barb,’ I saw this unusual cloud through the window. I just had to…
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
― Rabindranath Tagore, “Stray Birds”

Thanks for Your Thoughts

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During my recovery, I received many cards and gifts from friends wishing me well. Every single one is appreciated. Here are a few creative and unique examples. Clockwise from GMG's Rubber Duck: sign from a young Gloucester man, jigsaw puzzle from Florida folks, Easter card from Rockport's Alamo, another street sign from a Gloucester kid, as well as the blue 'Get Well Soon' background. I am getting well, and wish you all a Happy Easter. Fred
During my recovery, I received many cards and gifts from friends wishing me well. Every single one is appreciated. Here are a  few creative and unique examples. Clockwise from GMG’s Rubber Duck: sign from a young Gloucester man, jigsaw puzzle from Florida folks, Easter card from Rockport’s Alamo, another street sign from a Gloucester kid, – as well as the blue ‘Get Well Soon’ background. I am getting well, and wish you all a Happy Easter. Fred