Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

USMC 240th Birthday

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The official birthday of the United States Marine Corps is on 10 November 1775.

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Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines. (Sgt Simoes USMC 1968-1972)

Gloucester Smiles – Sunflower Girl

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She has a beautiful smile and the proud grower of a seven foot sunflower.

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Wolfhound – an Old Breed from Ireland

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Irish Wolfhound, enjoys a walk on the backshore.  It got it’s name based on it’s purpose, hunting wolves with dogs.  A very large dog with a sweet disposition. 

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Thomas E. Lannon Prepares for the Winter Months

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IMG_0841Captain Tom Ellis starts preparing the Thomas E. Lannon for the winter months, after many glorious sails out of Gloucester this season.

 

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