Author: Pat D

Shh….I might actually be missing the snow a little bit. I am definitely missing the sunshine. Thanks to those who stop in at the shop bringing doses of sunshine along with you! Open today at 44 Main from 11-5.

What a day to be on Main St Gloucester!

A reminder from Cape Ann Art Haven follows. The Lobster Trap Tree really shone this year and the painted buoys added a special dimension.

Our friend Jeff from Turners ‘s Seafood stopped by Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos on Main St recently and ordered a new mousepad for himself. It had arrived just in time for us to decide to have some delicious fish and chips for lunch so we made a delivery and a pick up in the same trip to Turner’s Seafood on Smith Street in Gloucester. It made for an amazing lunch on a dreary day! Thanks Jeff for lunch and for stopping by.

PS check out today’s Gloucester Daily Times for an article about Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos at 44 Main St! Thank you Ethan Forman!

From our friends at the Annisquam Village Players for your information. More info at https://annisquamvillageplayers.com/

It had been one of those days….I think you know what I mean. We had driven back from New York and all I wanted was some warmth and comfort. We went to Tonno on Main St in Gloucester for an early dinner and the comfort of familiar surroundings and delicious food. We were not disappointed!

Sarah, our server, was knowledgeable and provided efficient service. Joe, the manager, greeted us with items from the bar bites menu: Scallop Bites and Crispy Shrimp (absolutely perfect). We were greeted by Pablo from behind the bar. I ordered my comfort food choice: Sunday Sauce and Jim got the Eggplant Parm that was on the specials menu. Each totally hit the mark, as usual. I ordered the Nutty Italian coffee as my dessert and Jim had biscotti. It felt a little bit like walking into Cheers as Norm. We were greeted warmly and served well. It was a little treat to start our week and I look forward to going back soon.

Backyard birding was particularly interesting in the day after the recent snowfall. It was sunny and snowy and there was fresh birdseed to tempt our visitors. The Merlin bird app indicated there was quite a variety out there.

Julie stopped down at our store at 44 Main St to pick up her podcast prize of a suncatcher from Pat D’s Photos. They also picked out a glass print for purchase. Thanks for listening and for the support.

We took a quick walk around the dock at Maritime Gloucester on the Harbor Loop in the sun following the snowfall. I cannot resist the setting down there especially on such a beautiful day. Remember to visit the museum Thursday-Monday (today!) 10 am – 4 pm.

The day was gray but the falling snow attracted my eye. Our iconic boulevard in a snowfall:

Have you stopped by 44 Main? We plan to be open winter weekends starting Jan 26 from 11-5. Here’s our view day and night.

The footbridge sustained some damage over the last 2 storms and is currently closed to foot traffic.

A nighttime view through the fog at St. Peter’s square. Haunting yet comforting.

Thanks SO MUCH to everyone for your support of our opening weekend at 44 Main St in the West End (Gloucester). We saw so many of you in person which we are thrilled with. We hope you will come back and say hello. If you couldn’t make it yet, we hope to see you soon. All the retailers, bakeries and other businesses in that vibrant area of town benefit from your support.

Joey and I are making our plans for the store hours as we gauge our customers’ needs. We plan to have the store open on weekends Fri-Sat-Sun from 11-5. Weekdays will be as we are able to but any special events or holidays will certainly find our doors open. We will try to keep you all posted and I expect we will fall into a routine after a few weeks. Meantime, if there’s anything you need from either of us, please reach out to Joey via Gloucester Apparel or Pat via Facebook Pat D’s Photos and Adventures. (email GMGPatD at gmail.com) You can also comment as needed. Here are some samples from our new storefront! We appreciate all the kind words and support.

The Schooner Adventure at the Marine Railways on Rocky Neck offers a version of the Stairway to Heaven.

I am not certain when the amazing Lobster Trap tree will be dismantled until next year, so you might want to consider paying your last respects sooner than later. It looked especially majestic following the recent snow. The children’s painted buoys are scheduled to be available Jan 27 so plan your visit accordingly. **I believe the buoys may have been removed by the time this post publishes but I hope you enjoy a last look by these means.**

From Bill Bartlett yesterday: “I got home 25 minutes ago and looked out the back window and this is what I saw over the Cape Ann Marina resort. God made an absolutely beautiful painting in the sky.” “It did not last long but my timing was perfect. After all of the rain and flooding earlier today, this was something special.” Agreed! Thanks for sharing.

Joey and I hope to see many of you this weekend at 44 Main St in Gloucester’s West End as we open our new storefront featuring Gloucester Apparel (designed by Joey C) and Pat D’s Photos. Pat D’s Photos offers photography gifts with a local flair as you see below. Joey’s apparel is good quality at a very reasonable price for you to show off your favorite town! We plan to be open today Saturday Jan 13 at 10 AM , tomorrow Sunday and Monday 11-5. Future hours TBD and announced. Stop in and say hello. Lots of great retail opportunities along Main St and throughout Gloucester this holiday weekend. **Photo credits to Joey C on his vest, quarter zip and hats**

I took a little walk around the Harbor Loop after the recent snowfall and took a few minutes to check on Fitz Henry Lane at the top of the park. As always, magnificent.

Maritime Gloucester is holding a fundraiser on Sunday Jan 14 from 4-6 PM at Cape Ann Lanes and YOU are invited to this family friendly event! Ticket link here. Bowling AND help Maritime Gloucester??? Win-Win.