Author: Pat D

No post today thinking about Abbie and the teams working to find her.

When we went to Cape Ann Coffee to pick up our quiches for the Super Bowl (apparently NOT appropriate football fare but I do not care), we decided to have a sandwich. I got the turkey Reuben and Jim got an egg sandwich. Perfectly hit the spot. Thank you Cape Ann Coffee!

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning, therefore predicting an early spring. This is a rare call on his part, having happened only 20 times in the history of Groundhog Day predictions, and never twice in a row! Here’s a link to some interesting historial tidbits in case you have nothing to read with your Sunday morning coffee.

Picture clipped from WTHR.com:

Nice story no matter which team you are rooting for.

From GMG Jimmy: taking a page from Gronk…https://www.businessinsider.com/tom-brady-photo-retirement-twitter-2020-1

While we are waiting for some area “victuallers” (persons providing or selling food) to be granted their licenses and approvals, perhaps you will see familiar names on this list from the Gloucester Daily Times May 14 1915. My great grandfather appears here.

New Era has apparently released a new set of “Team Describe” hats for Major League Baseball. Here’s the Red Sox design. Paul Revere (not George Washington) and a lobster roll…… what do you think?

Here’s a link for the other teams and additional info https://chowderandchampions.com/2020/01/30/Boston-red-Sox-new-era-somehow-ruined-teams-hat/

Every now and then, we like to take a ride down to the old Paint Manufactory. I love the character the buildings show.

Last Sunday, the Elks hosted a snowball party for the children of the area. It was well attended and it seemed the children had a great time. Special thanks to Paula and Shawna for their efforts in putting it together.

We had a great dinner at the Hale St. Tavern last weekend. It was very busy with college hockey fans and parents. Several families were having dinner as well so it’s family friendly. Danielle from Gloucester was our server (wonderful job). My burger was excellent and Jim enjoyed his fish sandwich. The Tavern will be closing as of Feb 3 for renovations that are expected to take 2weeks. I am looking forward to a return trip, perhaps with friends.

No rest for the weary I guess. The Welcome Center at Stage Fort Park is getting prepped for another season.

Today Sunday Jan 26 at the Elks. Join us for the fun!

There may be fewer boats out in the winter months, but it’s still pretty active in the harbor. Always happy to see them coming home!

Have you stopped by Cake Ann today on Eastern Ave for your free slice of birthday cake? They are celebrating 4 years in business! Open til 5 today Saturday Jan 25.Have your cake and eat it too.

Looks pretty lonely this week, but it’s only 5 months til Fiesta when it will look very different!

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience at the Antique Table in Manchester-By-The-Sea a couple of nights ago on a quiet weekday evening. Jim had chicken Valdostano and I had Surf and Turf. Lemon mascarpone cake and Spanish coffee for dessert. Olivia served us efficiently and in a friendly manner. And Al Pacino was on the wall! Cannot go wrong there.

Thursday morning view of Cameron’s take-down.

Santa brought GMG Jimmy a gift certificate for Nelson’s so we did some downtown shopping this week. We are not fishermen, but we do love Nelson’s. Thank you Isabelle for helping us out. Shopping local helps us all.

New Santander signs going up on the former Orange Leaf building in the Walgreens lot today.

Lots of changes downtown today. Cameron’s building coming down to make way for housing.