Author: Nichole S.

It was a beautiful evening on the harbor last night and we saw three different families of ducklings swimming along. Good luck, buddies.

So, the Mexican Street Corn at Minglewood Harborside is one of the yummiest things I’ve had in a while.

MEXICAN STREET CORN Grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro-lime crema & ancho powder  

I had such a nice time sitting at a sidewalk table at Tonno yesterday. We were lucky to score a comfy sofa and chairs at a fire pit table…and also lucky that the rain held off while we were there. We shared a couple of bar bites…the meatballs and calamari….and also a shrimp flatbread pizza along with one yummy cocktail each. I am so appreciative of the hard work that has gone into creating the beautiful outdoor dining spaces in our wonderful city. I can’t wait to see what Main Street looks like as summer is in full swing. You can learn more about Tonno here

Granite Pier. Who knows what this was for?

Took a minute to enjoy the view. Nice way to end a busy weekend.

Thatcher and I took a quick drive while Finn was watching the Little League game that took place after his….there may or may not have been some Frozen Yogurt ordered from Cafe Bishco ordered that we had to wait for anyway…… The clouds over the inner harbor and their reflection on the water were kind of striking. I’m always sad when my iPhone camera doesn’t do justice.

Sidewalk Serenade. This was an unexpected and nice surprise on a really hot afternoon in downtown Gloucester. I’m not sure who he is but he played beautifully. For the record, I asked Thatcher to take the quick video as we drove by.

We had a really busy weekend so it was extra nice to wrap up it on with some friends on Plum Cove Beach while watching the sunset.

We had a delicious lunch while sitting at the bar (yay!) of the Seaport Grille last weekend.

You can check out the Seaport Grille and its menu here. https://seaportgrillegloucester.com/

In case you need a smile. I have been hatching ducks and they are beyond adorable. Please enjoy this little video of then happily splashing in a super shallow pan of warm water at just 2-3 days old. We have 14 of them and I swear they each have their very own personality! Click on post to see the video.

So many boats. Can you count how many different types of boats are in this photo? I love Gloucester Harbor.

Some people say they are a menace, but I still think they’re kind of slick and are, without a doubt, one of my favorite sounds on the waterfront.

Put me in, Coach. These skiffs are ready and waiting….enjoying life in the sunshine on the beach.

I loved watching these two geese cross a road the other day with a spunky little gosling placed safely between the two of them.

Gloucester’s own, Rob Foley, was instrumental in rescuing three fishermen while en route from Yokohama to Saipan earlier this week! Rob Foley is Captain/Master of the container ship APL Saipan. While heading south towards their destination of Saipan the ship was diverted by USCG Sector Guam. They broke course to look for a vessel that was reportedly taking on water. Upon arriving in the area one of Rob’s shipmates was able to spot the sinking boat 9 miles in the distance. Once upon the sinking vessel they worked with other assets to pull three fishermen from what was left of their boat. By that time, only about 5 feet of bow was still above water. They soon learned that the three fishermen had been clinging to their boat for 8 hours….being tossed into the sea throughout the duration of the night by passing seas and swells. The fishermen were brought onboard Rob’s ship where they were offered showers, warm clothes, food, water, and much needed rest. The APL Saipan then continued to their scheduled destination where the rescued fishermen were happily reunited with loved ones.

I love Rob’s comments after the fact. He said, “I could not have been prouder of the way my crew performed in every aspect. Glad to be able to help out others who, like us, choose a life of going to sea.” Rob is my husband’s cousin….and I couldn’t be more proud of him. Nice job, Rob!

Top photo below from marinetraffic.com. Other two photos are courtesy of Rob Foley.

We stopped for nice lunch on the deck of the Grill at the Great Marsh Brewing Co. on Sunday. We shared some delicious roasted cauliflower and I ordered the shrimp tacos. It is a great spot to eat with a view of the marsh behind the restaurant and the end of the Essex River right across the street. The food is delicious and while their beer and seltzers are phenomenal, they do have other drink options. I ordered a strawberry lemonade (strawberry and basil infused vodka with fresh basil and lemon and sugar).

We saw this boat out the window of DiMillos On the Water up in Portland this weekend. The fact that the boat is from Gloucester caught our eye….but, I also got a kick out of its name….immediately commenting that the “Cali Marie” must be a pun on “Calamari.” My friends think I’m wrong. What do you think? Take the poll. Anyone know the owner?

Literally beauty everywhere we look around here. We are so lucky!

I love this old hoist from the Brown Hoisting and Conveying Machine Company. There has been so much work going on at both the Gloucester and Rockport train stations. In addition to all of the new equipment is this really cool hoist. It always catches my eye….especially against the bright blue sky. I finally took the time to read the lettering. It is from the Brown Hoisting & Conveying Machine Company from Cleveland, Ohio.

I searched up the company for kicks. From this website: https://mycompanies.fandom.com/wiki/Brown_Hoisting_Machinery_Company I found this, “The Brown Hoisting Machinery Company was founded in 1880 (incorporated August 16, 1900) by Alexander E. Brown and his father Fayette Brown in Cleveland, Ohio. Its industry was hoists, cranes, and similar machinery and its headquarters remained in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1931, the firm merged with the Industrial Works of Bay City, Michigan, forming the Industrial Brownhoist Company.”

Such a great spot.