Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

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

Fast and Able Schooners

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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The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team on Stacy Boulevard

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_2014_07_07_044914The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team do some work in the community at the local playgrounds, playing games and sports with kids.

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Tourist – Shriner from Sarasota Florida visits Gloucester

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Terrell (81) and Carol drove from Sarasota Florida on their Honda Motorcycle to visit a friend in Gloucester.

Terrell is/was a “Sahib” in the Shriner Organization.

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Celtic Music on the Thomas E. Lannon – Great Music, Sail, People and Sunset

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Captain Tom Ellis took the Thomas E. Lannon out on a glorious sail beyond the breakwater, Celtic singer Michael O’Leary and Friends played music to the delight of everyone on board, many happy faces enjoying the sunset and a welcoming flock of sea gulls as they escorted the Schooner Lannon back home.

Water Shuttle Available 6-9 PM St Perter’s Sq and Rocky Neck

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These hours are only on Friday and Sturday, Normal hours Monday through Friday.

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