Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

The Crow’s Nest a welcoming atmosphere to wet your whistle

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The Crow’s Nest was made even more famous after the movie The Perfect Storm, staring George Clooney, who when in Gloucester may stop in for a drink.

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Nelsen’s in Business since 1874 – 140 Year Family Business

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IMG_2556Nelsen’s is where Gloucester Fishermen buy work and leisure clothing. 

A business that proves that family owned businesses can be successful.

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Gloucester Tourists–Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida

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GMG brings together these couples for a group photo

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Locals and victors from Nevada share a cup of coffee at Cassata Siciliana

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Gloucester Harbor Walk Free Cinema on I4C2

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XI’AN GAOXIN No. 1 Middle School Students Visit Gloucester

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Chinese Students from XI’ IN GAOXIN school, enjoy a visit to the Gloucester House.

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More than just a Lighthouse Tour with Captain Donald Steele

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IMG_3650Harbor Tours provides a tour of six Lighthouse tour on Cape Ann, (Ten Pound Island, Eastern Point, Straitsmouth, Thacher and Annisquam Lighthouses). The tour is far more; it is narrated by Captain Donald Steele; who gives the history of Cape Ann and the many points of interest; you seethe many islands along the coast line, local and private beaches, and some celebrities’ homes along the shore. As a Gloucester native he tells stories of the many storms, that occurred along the rough coast line of Cape Ann.

The tour is a must for locals and Gloucester visitors. In the slideshow you will see the many delighted faces of people on the tour that I went on this past weekend. 

Harvested my Kale for Sopa de Couves

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IMG_3494 (2)I harvested my Kale (Couyes) wash,. shred  and bagged for freezing.

Looking forward to making a Hearty Portuguese Sopa de Couves that will last me through the cold days of the  New England winter. The recipe varies from year to year.

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Two Islands from Split Rock Boulder

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Thatcher Island (Twin Lights) and Salt Island off of Good Harbor Beach, as seen from what I call Split Rock Boulder.

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Shuttle Faces–Sunday July 13 2014

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I always see such smiling faces every time I go on the Harbor Tour Shuttle

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Fast and Able – Great Gloucester Fishing Vessels

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Getting Ready for the Gloucester Schooner Festival on Labor Day Weekend. 

FAST AND ABLE – Great Gloucester Fishing Vessels

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Book at Main Street Arts and Antiques at 124 Main Street Gloucester MA

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Poster photo contains 41 Schooners and their dates of operation.

The Schooner Lannon, Sunset, Buck Moon, Fireworks, Dessert

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The Schooner Lannon, Sunset, Buck Moon, Fireworks, and Dessert, you could not ask for anything more!

IMG_5816Dessert was supplied by Sticky Fingers Pastry located at Browns Mall.

Sunday Bruch at Giuseppe’s Ristorante with Jazz Music

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Eggs Benedict and Pulled Pork/Egg and Ham Wrap with Bloody Mary – Great Bruch at Giuseppe’s Ristorante

IMG_5818We also had the pleasure of meeting Memory Layne’s Parents John and Robin.

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