Author: Pat D

We noticed this apparently lost hawk sitting atop a weathervane and I couldn’t help but think he was calculating his next move.

Then we noticed there was a second hawk watching and waiting. I couldn’t help but think that second hawk was saying “If only you’d just ask for directions………”

Now I will be looking at this weathervane every time we drive by this lovely barn.

The magnificence of our skies and sea take my breath away.  I hope your holidays bring similar joy for you.

Gift guides and ideas from the Gloucester Daily Times Dec 6 1934. In many ways, things haven’t really changed that much, have they?

I am tickled to see Santa’s mailbox at Destinos. I have a few things on my list. I’m not asking for peace on Earth or the happiness of my children. I appeal to a higher power for those kinds of things. Santa’s powers are a little more material in nature. Therefore:

I’d wish for the socks to come out of the wash in a matched pair.

I’d ask that drivers use their turn signals consistently and reliably.

It would be nice if my phone would just follow me around rather than having to remember it or locate it.

Thank you Santa!

Our Coast Guard doing its thing for us. As always, thank  you!

Foggy ambiance for Lobster Tree lighting activities Saturday night.

There are things in your life that you treat yourself to just because it makes sense. Angie’s Alpaca Socks are my weak spot. I just love these and when I realized I’d left mine behind in New York recently, I panicked a little. Luckily for me, these great products are out at many local craft fairs at this time of year, so I now have a new pair. They might seem pricey for socks ($21) but I think I get my wear out of them as I wear them nearly daily in the winter months. So cozy and warm!

Scenes from Wingaersheek Beach on a bright winter day:

It was a pretty day down at the docks. Nearly forgot how stinking cold it was.

As you know, we attended last week’s Crush Cancer event at Tonno. Many local businesses contributed to the fundraising and we will be trying to support these places whenever we can. Today we decided to go to Bravo By the Sea in Manchester as they were very supportive of the Crush Cancer efforts. We met Ella and Nick and had a lovely late lunch. Jim got the chopped salad and we ordered a meatball pizza. Delicious! Friendly! Nearby! Winner Winner. Thank you Bravo for your support.

Some photos of the Annisquam dredging project taken last weekend. It’s quite a sight!

It was cold and windy, but these clammers were not deterred.

The light on the horizon following the recent snowstorm made for a very pretty reward.

FYI from the Gloucester Harbormaster Facebook page this morning (Dec 9):

Yesterday morning on the harbrrrrr……..

I purchased two of Joey’s prints at Cape Ann Giclee and finally got them framed and hung. They are a perfect addition to our walls! Still available at Cape Ann Giclee!

I think it’s a great gift (hint hint GMG Jimmy)

Mom’s Kitchen is a wonderful breakfast/lunch place downtown. Open year-round. Generous sponsor of the Gloucestercast.

Meet Emily. Yesterday she was going up and down Main Street putting extra quarters in each meter as she went along. Just to be nice. Just to share a little holiday spirit. Just to give you the extra 30 minutes  you might need on a Saturday afternoon in December.  Her parents accompanied her every step of the way. BTW, they are FOBs! THANK YOU Emily and family for paying it forward! You certainly put a little extra spirit in my heart yesterday.

We attended an Open House held at Grand Banks Building Products on Craft Road last Wednesday. Joey conducted a live to Facebook podcast interview regarding Grand Banks efforts to collect Christmas items on behalf of Wellspring, a local charity to be distributed this holiday season. It was a lovely event showcasing Cape Ann Olive Oil as well as pizza from Bravo in Manchester-By-The-Sea. Although the December 6 deadline has passed, I’m sure you can still participate by contacting Wellspring Holiday Wish List at http://www.wellspringhouse.org. Just looking around their showroom had me wondering how they might feel about providing products for work in Central New York……

Audrey’s Flowers sponsored another fantastic floral arrangement event last night at the Beauport. This time we built and decorated our own boxwood tree complete with Beauport service (thanks Matt and Kevin). About 80 women participated and everyone left with a lovely tree. Heather and her staff did another outstanding job! I was joined by three sisters Katey, Maryanne and Jane and they were great company. It really helped get me into the holiday spirit.