Gloucester Nicknames Research Project

Roseanne and her grand-daughter, she does not have a nickname other than “adorable”

   Roseanne Cody is doing research on Gloucester Nicknames …..   

 If you have a nickname or have a Dad, Uncle, Aunt, Mom, or any relative or friend that you would like to include in the research, Please send the following information to the below address:   

 The Nickname   

Brief Story of how they got the name.   

If possible a photo would be great.   

 Send To:
R. Cody
POB 373
Gloucester MA. 01930-0373

 Some interesting Nicknames already in the research.   

 “SPADIE” Randazza

“SAMMY BLACK”

“LEFTY” Pete

This information will be for a potential book about Gloucester—don’t be left out—get your relatives name AND THE STORY BEHIND HOW HE/SHE GOT THE NICKNAME included in this book.  If you have a photo to be included , that will add to your nickname and story.

Sunset – Moonrise at Wingaersheek Beach July 26 2010

Young Boy watches sunset from life guard station and the moon rises while flying a kite.

Thunder Birds in Gloucester

The Thunder Bird Car club was in Gloucester.  Great group and beautiful cars.

Group photo and individual proud owners.

 

Check out their website http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/

Modern Dance at SeArts Networking Party

Sarah Slifer performs at SeARTS networking party at Lanesville Community Center

Boy Scouts form Arizona – eat lobster at the Gloucester House

240 Boy scouts from the Grand Canyon Council learn how to eat lobsters at the Gloucester House on their way to Virginia to the National Scout Jamboree

 

Enjoy the Quick Video they were rushed

Boot Camp with Tracy O’Neil With Audio Fixed

They meet everyday rain or shine at Good Harbor Beach Monday through Friday 6:00-7:00 AM

I attended the Stretch and Core session which is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (note I only took photos)

It was a beautiful morning with some very high energy individuals.

Tracy’s site  http://www.oneil-fitness.com/

Enjoy the video

Stephanie Vieira Photographer – Welcome to Gloucester

Your first photo on GoodMorningGloucester was such a success I thought I would share your web site with everyone.  

Click on photo to Stephanie's web-site

SeArts networking party at Lanesville Community Center

It’s was a great way for long-standing and potential seARTS members to mingle and for up-and-coming artists to meet established artists. 

 Live music, modern dance, and lots of very very talented people. 

 A contest for best creative name tag see some below.  

Click on Photo to see Name Tags

 

Open doors for all Artist – click for slide-show 

Open doors for all Artist – click for slide-show

 

James Caviston, President presents Raffle Winner

 

SeArts – Society for the Encouragement of the ARTS 

http://www.searts.org/index.htm

The Elks honor Veterans from Chelsea Soldiers Home

80 veterans were honored at the Elks in Gloucester.  They had lunch, entertained by music, and a wonderful afternoon of activities.  Elk members made it a special day serving the veterans 

Jim McKenzie and other Elk members

 

  

Click on Photo see slide-show

 

It was a pleasure meeting these guys and gals, who did so much for our country.

Harbor Cruise – Benefit for Cape Ann Animal Shelter

Saturday JULY 24th 7:00-10:00 PM

Gloucester Fleet Vessel Lady Sea

75 Essex Avenue

Gloucester, MA

Entertainment by DJ Vito Ferrara

Tickets are only $20 per person

Call Troy …978-815-4310

Lucky at Good Harbor Beach

During last nights lighting show I was lucky catching a lighting shot, and Mike from Delaware was lucky to find his lost car keys in the dark.

Good Harbor Beach – July 2010 Heat Wave

Relief from the Heat made Good Harbor Beach the place to be.

 Everyone was enjoying the water, kids, parents, lovers and even some surfers.

Enjoy the photos and the video.

Harbor Loop Concert – July 8th 2010 Faces

Bradley Boyds  and the Tides entertained the crowd.

Click on photo below and watch the Slide-show.

Smack – Foul Ball – Smash – My Car

While taking some photos of a baseball game at Stage Fort Park, I caught the action and a broken windshield.

Good Harbor Beach – 1889

As we sit at Good Harbor Beach in this 90 degree weather, we can also enjoy the house on the rocks, at 24 Bass Rocks Road.

The house is on the Trail of Thai Royalty and has been photographed for over a hundred years, see photo from 1889 below, courtesy of Amy Shapiro.

It was used as the Summer Home of the Siamese Legation

Also enjoy current photographs.

Horribles Parade – Find your Face

So many happy faces along the parade route, but I was only able to capture a few.

Find you face in the Slide-Show, click on the photo below.