Some random views from the back shore on a gorgeous day recently for those of you “from away” and needing a dose of home.

Chris Maney submits the following information for an event at Seaside Cemetery Sat Oct 14 from a post on Cape Ann Community blog:

BAD CHOICES, BAD LUCK

October 10, 2023 ~ cmaney27

At Seaside Cemetery on Saturday, October 14th, from 2 to 4PM the free cemetery event, “Bad Choices, Bad Luck”, will give you the opportunity to meet a group of people who died in Gloucester between 1905-1933 and were buried in the City Home Lot of Seaside Cemetery.

In appearance the City Home Lot is a grassy, open field with slight undulations that shelters the bodies of 118 individuals.  Only 5 individual burial markers currently exist. The stories you will hear involve those individuals that died in the Gloucester almshouse or were unclaimed at the time of death or died as unknowns.

Present day Gloucester locals will assume the persona of those interred in the City Home Lot so that their individual stories can be shared with you.

The stories told come from extensive research by Sharron Cohen who unearthed the details of those buried in the City Home Lot.

To enter Seaside Cemetery (88R Langsford Street, Gloucester, MA 01930) from Lanesville, take the second left off Langsford Street or to enter from Rockport, take the second right off Langsford Street. Attendants will direct you to a parking spot. The cemetery’s roads are narrow and uneven so please be patient and drive slowly. The terrain in the cemetery is irregular, so be cautious when walking. Rain date Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2PM.

For more details and registration go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-choices-bad-luck-tickets-726363772597?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you on the 14th!

We celebrated Oaktoberfest as well as GMG Jim’s birthday at Oak to Ember on Rogers St Monday night. We had never been to a special event by Neal and the crew at Oak to Ember, and this one was so much fun we will be on high alert for future events. The company was good, the service was attentive and the food / drink were outstanding. I tried the pork schnitzel and Jim had a brat. It was a great place for a celebration. Thanks for a fun evening!

If you see this guy around town today, wish him a happy birthday! Though you may have seen him many times over the years since our honeymoon back in the last century, he hasn’t changed too much over the years. Happy birthday Jim! (and thanks Manny for the great shot!)

Saturday Oct 14 is shaping up to be a pretty busy day, including the re-scheduled Community Safety Day activities on the Harbor Loop 10-2.

We have seen Tall Ship Lynx out on the harbor and tied up at the Ocean Alliance dock. It’s nice having her in town. The photo of her in the harbor on a sunny day was taken by FOB Susan LaRosa. The dreary day pics are mine.

I had to take a one day trip back to NY so, upon return, I wasn’t interested in preparing dinner. Comfort and ease were at the top of the list so off we went to 525 in Magnolia on Lexington Ave. The neighborhood tavern atmosphere exactly fit our mood. Friends and family were gathering for food, drink and conversation. A couple was celebrating their 60th anniversary (good on you two!) and the tone was jovial and relaxed. It was super easy to make online reservations and we were welcomed like old friends. Jim had wine and I had the fall sangria. Jim loves the butternut squash ravioli and I tried the chicken prosciutto (MMMMMM). For the sake of this post, we also had dessert: chocolate lava cake and apple crisp. Perfect. Thank you Carmen for being our friendly server and to the entire staff for a very relaxing and delicious experience. The sunset as we were leaving was added value!

Go on over the help our lovely friends at Fleur Cuisine celebrate their first anniversary. Take note to RSVP by 2:00 today Friday Oct 6. So sorry we cannot be in two places at the same time but we will see you at Fleur Cuisine in Rockport on the T Wharf soon!

Pat D’s Photos is pleased to be one of the many fine local vendors at this year’s Magtoberfest Sunday Oct 8 from 11-5 on Lexington Ave in Magnolia. There will be food, music, a car show (10-2), in addition to vendors inside the library as well as outside. A shuttle will be running from Stage Fort Park this year, which is a great addition. As always, I will be offering photography items featuring images mostly from Cape Ann. Two new items will be appearing on Sunday! My Cape Ann Favorites 2024 wall calendar (8 x 11 and ready to hang) will be available in limited numbers for $25. Here are a sample of the images but you’re going to want to check the entire calendar out. Also new: gift certificates in any amount!

I came across the Phyllis A Pilot House on the dock at Maritime Gloucester and was very happy to know it found a new home there! So appropriate!

Sharing information from Grill Friends Facebook page. Now you have yet another reason to stop by Magtoberfest Sunday Oct 8!

I took a ride and found myself at Pebble Beach in Rockport as the sun was beginning to sink in the sky. The light was so beautiful and the water so peaceful, I stayed much longer than anticipated and was eventually accompanied by some shorebirds.

The Stage Fort Park Cannons Improvement Project successfully opened up and evened out that area of the park to make it ADA accessible. I, for one, appreciate the more level and stable walkway as well as the open views and additional seating. I was late to the game in checking out the improvements which have been in place for several weeks now but took a little walk up there to check it out in case you were curious too.

Some fall views of Half Moon Beach (my favorite beach in my favorite season).

I heard this from Mike Farwell in response to my recent post about Tall Ship Lynx hauled out at the Marine Railways on Rocky Neck:

I just saw your post of the Lynx on GMG. Ironically, I was down in Nantucket a few weeks ago and snapped a photo of it out on the water. My boat is right across the way in Smith Cove, will definitely have to head down and check it out.

I have attached the photo I shot of the Lynx in action.

Photo from and by Mike Farwell. Thank you Mike!

Cat Cavalinni shares the following information regarding an event at Hammond Castle:

Annette Dion, local Gloucester professional tarot card reader, will be teaching tarot at the Hammond Castle again this month! This two hour tarot class will take place from 7-9 pm (with a Q&A session after) on Wednesday, October 11th.  You have the option to attend in person at the historic Hammond Castle or you can link to a livestream (session recording included).  
If you’ve had an interest in reading the tarot, join Annette for this fun and informative class!
Sign up for registration tickets https://www.psychicannettedion.com  or go straight to  https://www.hammondcastle.org/
You don’t want to miss it!

Cat adds that 50% of proceeds will go to Hammond Castle restoration.

The recent sunsets have been pretty interesting. Here’s a view from the Paint Factory on Rocky Neck one night and from Plum Cove Beach on the next night. We are so happy to be here!

Sharing information from Cape Ann Makers Market regarding tonight’s Moonrise event at the Emerson Inn (now cancelled). Sorry to miss you all but hoping to see you soon at future shows and events!

Pat D’s Photos will join several other outstanding Cape Ann Makers Market vendors at the Emerson Inn on Cathedral Ave in Rockport tonight 5-9 PM for a Moonrise Market! The full moonrise should be spectacular and we hope you’ll stop by and say hello.