Author: Pat D

I think our backyard hawk nest may have eggs. I see a hawk in there nearly all day and I believe it to be a nesting female. Unfortunately I haven’t yet figured out a way to get a “bird’s eye view” of these eggs/hatchlings (though I am considering arranging for a bucket truck to assist…….kidding, or course) so I don’t have good photos to share of this little family. But here are some other recent hawk photos to bring them to your mind.  They are quite beautifully majestic.

Good Harbor Beach awaits summertime just like the rest of us.  Enjoy views like these while you can. I love the busy-ness of the “high season” on the beach, but the rest of the year is pretty darn wonderful also.

These seals are so much fun to watch! From a respectful distance of course…….

As the bridge construction project at one end of the boulevard is starting to wrap up, another project at the opposite end is getting underway. The former Morning Glory restaurant is being converted to the Yella Restaurant. Looking forward to welcoming them to town!

It was a lovely afternoon when I took a ride down to the Manufactory. Several sights caught my eye and I present them here. Pretend it’s a panoramic.

I had a great experience at Passports for lunch recently- the mimosa was especially refreshing. I’m told that was due to the orange juice, so I made sure I got plenty of vitamin C with the pastrami sandwich.

Strawberry shortcake makes me think “summer”. Deliciously made at Charlie’s with warm (!) biscuits and a mound of whipped cream. A couple of passers-by said “Boy, that looks good!” I am glad I asked for the whipped cream. Thanks, Charlie’s!

I was checking on the bridge construction project for our interested readers and came upon a big surprise: traffic lights changing to RED. Then came the familiar clangs and up went the bridge for the first time in a while in my presence. It was up quite a while and I presume they were testing something; I am guessing the construction is on schedule as planned.

I was happy to realize Lobsta Land is now open as I considered where to have dinner and I was apparently not the only one! I went early in the evening and found myself among many others with the same idea. It was like “Old Home Days” as workers and customers greeted each other happily but briefly as the staff was hustling around trying to accommodate everyone. It was great fun to watch.

The Cajun Blackened Haddock was delicious! I did ask them to go light on the spices since I don’t like my mouth to be on fire overtaking the haddock flavor. It was just the right blend for me. Looking forward to returning with GMG Jimmy!

I’ve been going through some of my photo files and though you might enjoy a few of my favorites. I think they scream “Gloucester!”

The neat, clean lines of dories are  consistently appealing to my eye and I hope you enjoy these I’ve taken over the years:

There’s something inherently beautiful about working boats on the water. But, I don’t have to tell you that, do I?

Ayn off Shore Road Magnolia

Risky Business leaving Rockport. Bugs, Sweat and Beers.

Sarah Ann coming home.

Even swans feel the need for a spring cleaning. There’s just something so beautiful about these wonderful birds on a sunny day.

Sure was nice seeing some color out on the water recently. Must be spring!

Clambers on the salt marsh had plenty of gull spectators.

I took a ride toward Wingaersheek Beach and spotted two egrets dining in the marsh. I was so happy to see them again, I had to pull over and take these pictures. I noticed the prominent green coloring near the eyes and found out later that this is a sign of their breeding season. If I had known that sooner, I would have put the camera away for their privacy!

Thank you all for coming out to support the efforts of Adventureman to raise awareness and money for sick children. We are honored he chose Gloucester for this incredible finish. Gloucester showed him what we are made of. Thank you all! Special thanks to Mayor Romeo Theken, the police, Beauport Hotel and Ray Johnston, the Rosa family, Cape Ann Giclee and James and Anna Eves, Kerry McKenna and the Chamber of Commerce, Ringo Tarr, Nichole Schrafft and family, Joey C and family, all our runners especially the children…….the list goes on and on….I LOVE GLOUCESTER!

It’s getting real folks! These guys came from Canada to join Adventureman! Welcome to Gloucester.

After nearly a year of running the perimeter of the United States raising money for sick children, Adventureman Jamie McDonald is scheduled to complete his 5500 mile journey right here on the boulevard in Gloucester around 4 PM today. We sincerely hope you can join us as we welcome him to Gloucester and congratulate him on his super hero efforts on behalf of sick children.

He will be running from Manchester to Gloucester. Those wanting to join him for his last few miles are welcome to meet up at Robert Sweeney Park for a 6 mile run (around 2:30 PM); Hammond Castle around 3:45 PM or Stage Fort Park around 4 PM. All are encouraged to watch for him along this route to cheer him on, but we’d really like to see a big crowd this afternoon at the Fisherman’s Memorial Statue for this historic event. Let’s give him a true Gloucester welcome.  Reception to follow at the Beauport Hotel and all are welcome.

To donate: https://www.adventureman.org/donate/

Beautiful and breathtaking Crane Beach on a recent spring day. I was told by the attendant to expect to see horses and a hauled out seal. I saw neither but my heart was still full from this piece of nature’s perfection.