Author: Mike Lindberg
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Schooner Festival
After some quick repairs to my boat, I was able to get out and see some of the Schooner Race. It should be great coverage as Sharon is out on the lead boat. The seas were pretty bouncy out past the breakwater. (Look at the top of the mast..that was a long climb for these folks.
Wouldn’t catch me up there…
Man standing on bowsprit. More to come later.
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GMG Public Service Announcement!! RE: Schooner Festival!
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To all going on boats this Labor Day Weekend. Be Safe!
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GMG Schooner Festival Photo Contest!
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Almost to London! (I am second voyage)
http://www.crosstheatlantic.com/blog.html
Follow the boys as they are ready to set a new world record.
More T-Top Problems ! ! ! London Or Bust ! ! !
Ralph via SAT phone (transcribed)
London or bust! Those were the words I was saying to myself, London tomorrow at 11 AM or bust, when suddenly I looked down and BAM, BAM! Two more poles on the t-top busted in half. We will get pictures of that up on the internet before too long. Bob wrapped them in tape and then clamped a couple of wrenches around them and off we are away!
Now we are at Wells trying to get gas so we can be on time tomorrow at 11 AM in London coming up the Thames. Bye
London or bust! Those were the words I was saying to myself, London tomorrow at 11 AM or bust, when suddenly I looked down and BAM, BAM! Two more poles on the t-top busted in half. We will get pictures of that up on the internet before too long. Bob wrapped them in tape and then clamped a couple of wrenches around them and off we are away!
Now we are at Wells trying to get gas so we can be on time tomorrow at 11 AM in London coming up the Thames. Bye
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I am Second – Wounded Hero Voyage!
… a shallow water boat crossing the Atlantic Ocean, captained by Ralph and Robert Brown, will set multiple Guinness Book World Records! A US Marine (Former), Ralph’s idea is to “Do More Than Just Say Thanks” for our wounded veterans.
This voyage keeps a 29 year old solemn promise Ralph made to honor fallen heroes from the ill fated 1980 EAGLE CLAW mission (pdf) to rescue the US Embassy hostages in Iran in 1980. Ralph, as a United States Marine, was on the original roster to go, but a different unit was called up, and Sgt. John Harvey, Cpl. George Holmes, and SSgt. Dewey Johnson lost their lives.
Setting out on June 27, 2009, the goals of this heroic adventure are to set new Guinness Book World records for a Transatlantic crossing and to raise money for Wounded Heroes from the USA, UK and Canada.
Two brothers, Ralph and Robert Brown (Author of the book “Bermuda Suicide Challenge in a Flats Boat”) are crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a Dreamboats Intruder 21′ Flats Boat – a small, open fishing boat (no cabin, no keel) that is able to operate in two inches of water. Their first World Record was an Atlantic Trip was from North Carolina to Bermuda and back to NYC in 2007. The Dreamboats Intruder-21, powered by ultra reliable Interstate Batteries and a single Suzuki outboard, will be the first Flats Boat (and the smallest power boat) to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
This voyage will take them from Tampa, Florida, up the US east coast, to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, London England and ending at the /Landstuhl Regional Medical Center/.near Frankfurt, Germany. The “I Am Second” voyage team is planning a reception with the wounded heroes being evacuated from our current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Notes from Mike: This is kind of a local story in the grand scheme of things. These two brothers are from Waltham, MA and as you can read from the above article they are attempting to go from Tampa Florida to Germany on a 21 foot open center console boat. As I’m sure some of you know, even being out at Stellwagon on this size boat can get pretty hairy if the weather comes in. I would say a journey of this magnitude, the odds are you won’t make it. But these boys are plugging along and safe so far. I am posting this story for a couple of reasons. One is to raise awareness for this mission. I believe it is a great cause. As a former Marine myself, there is truley a bond between all Marines serving this country. Secondly, as a boating community, Gloucester folks can relate to these types of adventures that raise money for a good cause. I hope to get a phone interview when they reach Scotland or the UK. They are currently at the Shetland Islands off of Scotland. The last week has been a tough one for the brothers. Please go to the website. You can read the blogs and track their progress. Please pass the word and buy a shirt to help fallen soldiers families in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
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GMG Artist Spotlight – Henri Smith
Vocalist Henri Smith has been thrilling audiences in his hometown of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, with his sophisticated swing and dramatic delivery of jazz, blues, and Cajun flavored music. He relocated to Cape Ann in 2005 after losing his home to the hurricane Katrina disaster.
Henri wll be performing at Elliott’s at the Blackburn on Sept. 12th. Check out Henri’s MySpace for more upcoming performances. http://www.myspace.com/henrismithjazz
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10 Year old Jazz at Captain Carlo’s
10 year old Vivian debuts her Blues in the Night trumpet at her 82 year old grandmother’s gig in Gloucester MA, changing My Momma Done Told Me to My Grandmother Told Me.
Thanks to Mark Earley for the video. You can check out the Nancy Hildegarde Jazz Extravaganza Every Monday Night at Captain Carlos!Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Good Harbor ran out of beach!
Good Harbor Beach at high tide. Quickly running out of beach due to the surge from Hurricane Bill.
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Surf Photos
Homie playing in the surf at the backshore. (click to enlarge)
Not a good place to be with these breakers. GPD was moving people away from the surf. (click to enlarge)
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Calm before the big Sea
Should be some good surfing by Sunday. Come on Bill!
ISS020-E-031492 (18 Aug. 2009) — The spiral bands of Hurricane Bill in the Atlantic Ocean fill the view as Expedition 20 crew members on the International Space Station look east-southeastward along the horizon. This view was taken on Aug. 18, 2009 at 16:08:54 GMT with a Nikkor 28-70mm zoom lens at the 40mm lens setting. At the time this photograph was taken, Hurricane Bill was centered at 15.9 degrees north latitude and 51.2 degrees west longitude, the winds were 90 knots (103.7 miles per hour) gusting to 110 knots (126.7 mph) and it was moving west-northwest (285 degrees) at 14 knots (16.1 mph). Image credit: NASA
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Photo Montage
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Sunrise at Halibut Point
Took a ride out to Halibut Point to see the sunrise at 5:45am. Pictured is Doug Brown on his boat “Little Cove”.
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Overlooked Pets Adoption Day
Join Cape Ann Animal Aid for Overlooked Pets Adoption day on August 19th from 11am to 7pm. The goal of the day is to call attention to the many dogs and cats that often go overlooked. Most of these animals have what some may call “imperfections” such as medical or physical challenges and others possess less popular qualities like black fur, are older in age, or need additional behavioral training. In celebration of these special animals and in an effort help them find their forever home; Cape Ann Animal Aid is reducing the adoption fee for these Overlooked Pets for the day. Adoptions will be completed on a first come, first serve basis and all regular adoption requirements apply. For more info or to see a list of the available Overlooked Pets, please visit the shelter at 260 Main St. in Gloucester or at http://www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com.
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Russell Orchards
While at Russell Orchards I picked up a bottle of Raspberry Vinegar. I just picked some of my cucumbers out of the garden, sliced them up and poured the vinegar over. Yummy treat for a hot day.
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Deadliest Jam!
Johnathan Hilstrand and Andy Hilstrand join Alaskan rock band Arize to prove once and for all that they are the Rock Stars of the Deadliest Catch
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Sidewalk Days…All Tuckered Out!
This little guy was all tuckered out during the Sidewalk Bizarre today. Temps got up there after the morning rain.
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GMG Artist Spotlight – Fly Amero
Left-handed, upside-down guitarist/singer/journeyman Dennis “Fly” Amero finds his musical roots deep within the vast genres of the ’60’s pop revolution. Influences range from Bob Dylan to James Brown to Roy Orbison to Aretha Franklin… and just about everything in between.
As a young teenager, Fly was already capturing public attention, performing on the hallowed stages of 1967’s Newport Folk Festival with Buddy Guy and Jr. Wells and – from the completely opposite end of the musical spectrum – the notorious Jim Kweskin Jug Band, then featuring Maria and Geoff Muldaur.
Growing up, Amero honed his stage skills with his brother’s local, hard-working ’70’s soul band, J.B. and Water. Later, he moved to New York City, joining in on musical projects with members of the pop/rock bands, Foreigner and Meatloaf.
In the early 1980’s, Fly struck upon the start of what would become a lifelong friendship with the classic pop singer, Larry Hoppen of Orleans. He joined, toured and recorded with the famed group for the better part of 3 years before returning home to focus on his own writing.
His remarkable versatility led to the writing and co-producing of Atlantic’s holiday comedy album classic, Twisted Christmas, which quickly became certified gold in 1995.
Two “Twisted” sequels and a long-awaited solo album later, Fly Amero finds himself onstage as a dynamic solo and frontman performer, and offstage as a writer and record producer.
Fly is currently touring as a member of Orleans and fronts the thrilling rock/blues act known as “The Big Strum”.
Left-handed, upside-down guitarist/singer/journeyman Dennis “Fly” Amero finds his musical roots deep within the vast genres of the ’60’s pop revolution. Influences range from Bob Dylan to James Brown to Roy Orbison to Aretha Franklin… and just about everything in between.
As a young teenager, Fly was already capturing public attention, performing on the hallowed stages of 1967’s Newport Folk Festival with Buddy Guy and Jr. Wells and – from the completely opposite end of the musical spectrum – the notorious Jim Kweskin Jug Band, then featuring Maria and Geoff Muldaur.
Growing up, Amero honed his stage skills with his brother’s local, hard-working ’70’s soul band, J.B. and Water. Later, he moved to New York City, joining in on musical projects with members of the pop/rock bands, Foreigner and Meatloaf.
In the early 1980’s, Fly struck upon the start of what would become a lifelong friendship with the classic pop singer, Larry Hoppen of Orleans. He joined, toured and recorded with the famed group for the better part of 3 years before returning home to focus on his own writing.
His remarkable versatility led to the writing and co-producing of Atlantic’s holiday comedy album classic, Twisted Christmas, which quickly became certified gold in 1995.
Two “Twisted” sequels and a long-awaited solo album later, Fly Amero finds himself onstage as a dynamic solo and frontman performer, and offstage as a writer and record producer.
Fly is currently touring as a member of Orleans and fronts the thrilling rock/blues act known as “The Big Strum”.
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Blogger’s Block
Writers may get writers block, but I believe bloggers block is something a bit different. I doubt there’s a blogger alive who has never faced it. The looming post that needs to be published with no clue what we could possibly write about. I can always think of something to write and I can’t honestly say that writer’s block has ever been a problem. However, having to focus on the specificity of a particular topic is sometimes a bit confining and I’m never too eager to on sit in front of the computer, fingers hovering over the keys while I wait for inspiration to drown the blank page.
I loathe to feel my minutes melting. For me, learning to eliminate this needless struggle has been one of the biggest boons to my blogging so far.
Tick…Tock…Tick….Tock (I’ll shake this thing)!
Good Morning Gloucester 