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With All These Bad Lobster Rolls – Who Is Rocking The Roll????

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My obsession with the Lobster Roll started when I moved here and after a few trips to Maine. I have truly found some flawed rolls and pointed them out to you the readers, but lets look at two people doing really cool things with the Lobster Roll. Negativity no more – It’s Christmas!

Red Hook Lobster Pound DC – The Lobster Pound, in the Red Hook section Brooklyn, spun off a food truck in the Washington DC market that looks like it is putting out some quality rolls. They tweet their location and their customers follow in large numbers. The prices seem fair for the market.

The Lobsta Truck LA – LA owns the food truck movement right now and big is not the word. Of course they have the Lobsta Truck. They post a schedule on their web site and hit all the big movie studios for lunch. They are doing an $11 roll in California, which to me is shocking. It’s 30 bucks for fresh air in LA.

You can even Download a cut out of their Lobsta Truck.

Both of these trucks put out the Maine and Connecticut (AKA Long Island) version of the roll. I know we all prefer the Maine style, but I know people like warm butter with their lobster so I can’t knock them for that.

Why is there no Boston based truck? I bet Gloucester could support one of these during the summer months. It is my dream to own a food truck. If anyone wants to back me with a large cash investment, I will do the following:

  • Buy this Lobster and place it on top of a food truck
  • Get Lobsters from Captain Joe & Sons
  • Use the Mrs Recipe (licensed of course)
  • Find someone to get up early to do the work!

Enjoy the Holidays  and stay tuned for the readers poll for the best Lobster Roll on the North Shore – Patrick

Let’s Play “Would You Rather?” – McRib or McLobster

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My favorite game we used to play when we would go out a lot was called “Would You Rather”. Essentially, the game makes you pick between 2 ridiculous items or scenarios and then clearly explain your reasoning behind it. The only other rule is that neither is not an acceptable answer. Here it is:

You are stranded on the highway for 2 days on Interstate 90 and you finally walk to a rest area. Everything is sold out, no fries, no burgers, no McGreasy anything, except they still have the McRib and their New England Classic McLobster Roll.

Which would you choose? – Post in the comments and your reasoning behind it.

OR

Let the games begin – Patrick

What Does a $50 Lobster Roll Look Like???????

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Via Grubstreet

“Last week, Ed’s Lobster Bar tweeted a photo of its white-truffle lobster roll, and we haven’t been able to stop drooling at the thought …….. The $50 roll is “the exact same as the regular [$27] lobster roll,” with the addition of three grams of white Alba truffles. “A little on the bottom, a little on top,” McFarland tells us.”

Does this thing look sick? Seriously, Ed from NYC have you lost your mind? It wasn’t enough to charge ill informed New Yorkers 27 bucks for a lobster roll, so you went with the old throw some expensive truffle on it since you are hedge fund rich trick!  I can’t believe this place won a Food Feud on TV. Why does the insanity continue with the Lobster Roll – Can’t anything be kept simple anymore? I want to film one of those Miller High Life Delivery Guy commercials where some Lobstermen come and take this guys lobsters away from him!

Sincerely – Patrick

 

How do you fix scratches on your Swagger Wagon?

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Please watch my How To Video for step by step guide for the auto detailer in all of us.

If you don’t know what swagger wagon means, please watch this. Minivan is more than a vehicle that provides safe transportation for multiple passengers – It is a state of mind!

Regards – Patrick “Minivan” Ryan

A Must See Youtube Music Video – OK Go Video

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Ok Go is the Band that took off after their video on treadmills. This is another one that has been up for a while, but is pretty amazing.

4 Easy Ways to Give This Holiday Season

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If you can give this season, here are 4 great places to donate locally. When you head over and shop Gloucester and hit  Toodeloos, pick up a toy to make someones holiday bright.  If you have any other great local places, post in the comments and we will update the post!

Each holiday season, Action sponsors the Project Uplift children’s toy and clothing drive. We seek the help of businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to sponsor toy and clothing collection points and donate gifts.

This year, we’re expanding the program to youth up to 14 years old and are hoping to increase gifts for older participants. Gift cards are always a big hit and can be purchased at your local grocery store or pharmacy!

2010 Toy Drop-off Points

Action Inc., 180 Main St. / 5 Pleasant St.     Golden Living, 272 Washington St.
Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St.      Gorton’s, 128 Rogers St.
Azorean Restaurant, 133 Washington St.     Kid’s Closet, 37 Main St.
BankGloucester, 160 Main St.     Magnolia Variety, 2 Raymond St.
Bass Rocks Golf Club, 38 Beach Rd.     Montagnino Real Estate, 186 Main St.
Beeman School, 138 Cherry St.     NOAA, Blackburn Industrial Park
Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main St.      Nor’East Cleaners, 31 Railroad Ave.
Citizens Bank, 147 Main St.                         Nor’East Cleaners, 6 Thatcher Rd.
CVS Pharmacy, 6 Thatcher Rd.                Palazola’s Sporting Goods, 85 Main St.
Destino’s, 129 Prospect St.                        Pigeon Cove Whole Foods, 15 Parker St.
Dunkin’ Donuts, 103 Eastern Ave.           Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel F. Lewis St.
First National Bank of Ipswich, 207 Main St.                                                                            Seacoast Nursing Home, 292 Washington St.
Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Ave.                                             Shaw’s, 7 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester Police Dept., 197 Main St.                                     Sovereign Bank, 159 Main St.
Gloucester Seafood Display Auction, Harbor Loop               TD Bank, 2 Harbor Loop
Toodeloos, 137 Main St.
Gloucester Community Arts School, Blackburn Industrial Park                                           West Parish Elementary, 10 Concord St.

It is easy to become a member of the GOOD EGG CLUB.

Your monthly donation can help make a difference in the lives of hungry people not just at the holidays, but all year long.

How it works:

1. Choose an amount you can comfortably give each month for the next 12 months.

One dozen contributions makes you a member of The Good Egg Club.

2. Fill out your Good Egg Pledge Card, select your payment preference, and mail it to:

The Open Door
28R Emerson Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

We can bill you monthly, or you can provide a credit card and we will charge your card.

Thursday December 9th 6am-6pm

Broadcasting Live Thursday from Cape Ann Savings Bank, Gloucester – 5-6pm

All donations go directly to North Shore children in need, through charities including Toys for Tots, The Lynn YMCA, Making Ends Meet, Beverly Bootstraps, Neighbors in Need, Action Inc. and Pathways for Children

Wanted: Local Bar to host the Good Morning Gloucester 3 Year Birthday Party!

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The GMG events team is looking for a place to host a party to celebrate this blog turning the ripe age of 3. As you know we accept any offers and ideas for the event that are guaranteed fun for everyone and promote this town. A roast of the great Joey C? Celebrity Guests? Cross Promotions? Private Jet Planes to Vegas? The official date falls around new years and all dates and offers considered. Please send any interest to Patrick ryanpjm1@gmail.com and Joey C @ goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

Check out a quote from our last Sunny D and Rum Night at the Dog Bar

“We made over 4 million dollars in one night just selling Sunny D and Folly Cove Rum. We ran out of Sunny D! Thanks GMG. You are the best” – Management

The Fishermen Captains talk about their Super Bowl matchup on ESPNBoston.com

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The View from Gloucester

By ESPNBoston.com

Gloucester High captains Chris Unis, Gilbert Brown, Michael Tomaino and Andrew Mizzoni broke down their impending Division 1A Super Bowl rematch with Bridgewater-Raynham this morning on the turf at Gillette Stadium:

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Put some fun into the Holiday Season with Elf on the Shelf!

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I must say when I heard about Elf on the Shelf, I was skeptical (probably due to the $30 price tag). This year we are all about the season and decided to go for it.

For folks with little ones or true believers like Joey C, this adds a whole new element to the season. It goes like this -You read the book, name the elf and move him every day from December 1st to Christmas. Kids can’t touch him and the best part is he is watching over and reporting nightly back to Santa.  The kids are of course well behaved, freak out each morning with the new found spot and you get to drink wine and come up with fun hiding spots. I call this a Win – Win!

I love the great names the kids come up with. My little ones named him FRICK the ELF!

I called a few places, but could not find it in Gloucester. It is available at Learning Express in North Beverly and of course  on Amazon. If anyone knows other places locally, please post in the comments. And Yes, the person who self published this is a millionaire!

Gloucester To Play Saturday at 8PM!

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ESPNBoston.com just announced the Super Bowl Schedule at Gillette.

Div. IA
Bridgewater-Raynham vs. Gloucester, 8 p.m.

Tickets and Gate Information
Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students, children and seniors. They will be available at the Gillette Stadium Ticket Office, located outside the Patriot Place Gate, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. All fans will enter the stadium via the Patriot Place Gate, located near The Hall at Patriot Place and CBS Scene.

Parking
Parking is included as part of the Gillette Stadium/MIAA Tournament experience. Fans arriving via Route 495 and Route 1 North should enter the stadium parking lots via the P7 or P8 entrances. Fans arriving via Route 95 and Route 1 South should enter the stadium parking lots via the P1 entrance. No tailgating will be allowed in the parking lots.

Gloucester wins 21-0

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FINAL 21 – 0. The Fishermen headed to the Super Bowl at Gillette!

Halftime Report

Gloucester leads 13-0. Dominating all aspects of the game and stopped L-S on 4th and Goal at the end of the half. Follow every down at GDTSports on Twitter.

Sportswriters Pick Gloucester

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The picks are in for tonight’s playoff game at Lincoln-Sudbury.
GDT Sports
GDTSports GDT Sports on Twitter – Get minute by minute coverage of the game.
All six sportswriters for the salem news picked gloucester to beat lincoln-sudbury tonight to advance to the division 1A Super Bowl

Division 1A  picks from Boston Globe Staff

Gloucester – Zuri Berry, Mike Grossi, Mike Carraggi, Emily Wright, Jake Seiner, Lorenzo Recupero
v.
Lincoln-Sudbury – Bob Holmes, Craig Larson

Boo to Bob Holmes for his lame pick.

 

From Boston Herald

Gloucester over Lincoln-Sudbury (7:45 p.m., at Lincoln-Sudbury): If the Fishermen play with half the intensity the fans have shown in expressing their displeasure at playing the game at L-S, then it could be a long night for the Dual County Large champions.
Go Fishermen!

 

I’m thankful for…………

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Ask a 3 year old an open ended question and you never know what you are going to get. Ask them what they are thankful for and they will say…………………………..

 

Fishsticks!. Gorton’s will love this video. Save a Turkey – Eat a fishstick. We tried to give her Fishsticks a couple of times and she didn’t really dig them, yet she is thankful for them.

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

DO NOT MISS This Saturday November 20th – GMG SUNNY D AND FOLLY COVE RUM NIGHT at the DOG BAR!

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A while back we challenged Gloucester bars to offer up their place to host the first EVER Sunny D and Rum night. Andy from the Dog Bar responded and we are on for this Saturday! Yes this Saturday, November 20th at 8PM! Joey C and the family will be there to represent Good Morning Gloucester. The Dog Bar will be serving up the drink of the century and will be featuring great live music.

Wait there is MORE….

This will be a TMZ style affair and the  place to be seen Saturday night. The GMG team will be taking red carpet style photos and posting pics & videos all next week. If you have never met any of the team, this is the must add to your social calendar. Practice the Sunny D and Rum song and you too could be on your way to over 3 million views on YOUTUBE! We will have the lyrics available to you for practice this week!

AND That’s not ALL!

Ryan & Wood Distilleries is joining in on the fun and will be giving away some free T-shirts and will be the RUM in the featured drink – Sunny D and Folly Cove Rum!

Wait You want More?

FunBucket is hitting the stage at 9PM. We are hoping they will learn the song and during their break the audience will come up and sing the Sunny D and Rum Song!

Where: Dog Bar – 65 Main Street, Gloucester MA


When: Saturday, November 20th – 8:00PM til CLOSE

Reporting live from Market Basket

There will be several media outlets present and the Red Carpet where we will take your photo to be posted on GMG Sunday  so be sure to come correct for the Gloucester Celebrity Event of the Year!  We’re going all TMZ on your ass.  The Dog Bar will be considered The East Coast Ivy- the place to see and be seen.

Sunny D and Rum Lyrics

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For those who want to play along at home and prepare for Saturday Night – DOG BAR – Sunny D and Folly Cove Rum Night. Warning: it’s a catchy tune.

[Chris Athey – SunnyD And Rum – Lyrics]

Whoa, Oh! SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum! Its a flavor I just thought of
Whoa, Oh! SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum! Its so good I can’t get enough, ohh, ohhh
Whoa, Oh! SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum! I’ll think I’ll run and get me some more
SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum! Its so good I can’t get enough, woah ohhh
Oh! SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum! I’ll think I’ll run and get me some
Whoa, SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum! I’ll think I’ll just drink me some
Yum.

SunnyD and Rum, Yum, Yum!
Yeah
SunnyD and Rum
Yuuum
Yuuum

Its’ so good I can’t get enough.

Source: LYBIO.net

Representing in the Hudson Valley

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This weekend we got off to to my hometown, Highland New York to visit family and friends. If you ever get to the Hudson Valley, you need to check out the Walkway Over the Hudson. They got $38 Million dollars to turn an unused train bridge that crosses from Highland to Poughkeepsie NY into a walkway. It is a must see!

Expansive views south towards the Mid Hudson Bridge
Enjoying the view with Gram and PopPop

 

The Dog Bar expands to SUNNY D AND RUM WEEKEND

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The buzz around Saturday’s GMG Sunny D and Rum night is crazy. Media outlets from across the country are contacting Joey C and PR folks are trying to get VIP access for their celebrity clients. Market Basket is stocking up on Sunny D. McDonalds is also making sure they have plenty of McRibs for after the event.

Andy has responded by making this Sunny D and Rum Weekend. The band for Friday is The Boyfriends. They have already learned the song and will be celebrating Ryan’s Birthday. This sounds like a great kickoff to the weekend. We will not able to fully cover, but hopefully you will represent and get us a video of their rendition.

Sunny D and Rum BONUS KICKOFF night:

Where: Dog Bar – 65 Main Street, Gloucester MA


When: Friday , November 19th – 9:00PM til CLOSE

Thanksgiving Food Drive for Open Door Pantry on November 20 @ Market Basket

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It is a critical time of year for our local food pantry. They depend on the community for those in need.  Lets help them out! Below are 2 ways to help the the Open Door Food Pantry out. You can check their website or Facebook page for drives throughout the year.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Saturday, November 20
Market Basket, Gloucester
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ITEMS MOST NEEDED BY THE OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY

  • Peanut butter
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Healthy snack items
  • Canned tuna, chicken and turkey
  • Soup and stews
  • Canned vegetables
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Canned Fruits
  • Breakfast cereal
  • Rice, noodles and pasta
  • Cake, muffin, and pancake mix
  • Juices and juiceboxes

You can donate a Holiday Basket for just $25
Each basket contains all the fixings to prepare a family feast this holiday season. You can donate a Holiday Basket in honor of or in memory of someone you love.

You can fill out the form above or Donate Online – Click on Donate on their web site.

Baskets include:

  • Turkey (14-16 pounds)
  • Stuffing Mix
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots*
  • Butternut squash
  • Apples
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Dinner Rolls*
  • Gravy

A 1941 Gloucester Football Scorecard

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Almost 69 Years  Gloucester High School beat Winthrop 31-0 at Miller Field in Winthrop. How do we know? The official score card is on Ebay. For me finding this score card sparks visions of a different time in history. When I saw that there was a roster list I said to myself, I bet there was a Frontierro on this team. Sure enough, if you look at the Gloucester substitutes #29 Frontierro – 173 lb Guard.

This game took place less than a month before the attack on Pearl Harbor and I am sure that many of the men who fought on the field went off to serve their country in World War II.  5,600 men and women from Gloucester served in World War II.

Today is veterans day and we at GMG would like to thank all those who have served in the armed forces.  If you see someone in uniform today or a veteran you know, please take the time to thank them and have them share a memory of their service.

A Great Night Out

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On Friday, we were able to get a night out and check out the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport.  To be short and sweet, this place is amazing. I highly recommend checking their schedule and finding one event just to check it out.  The opening act was Rockport High’s own, Polygroove Orchestra. They got a standing O and graciously dedicated songs to their grandparents in the audience. Grace Kelly, an up and coming Jazz artist, then hit the stage. She is definitely one to watch with a stage presence beyond her years, a beautiful Jazz voice and a smooth alto saxophone. She pointed out that she has played many beautiful places across the world, but none with the beauty of the Shalin Liu.

If you are a big Jazz fan and are up for a once in a lifetime event,  Dave Brubeck will play a special fundraiser for Rockport Music on November 21st. He’s over 90 years old and still touring!

In a rush to get out we never did eat before the show, but were glad to find that the Franklin Cafe serves until midnight on the weekends. The bartender served up some great drinks and we had some great hand cut fries.  You can’t spend time at the Franklin without admiring and discussing their 2 Jeff Weaver paintings. The one below is definitely my favorite. A few pics from my camera phone.