Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

Channel Marker on Wingaersheek Beach has not moved

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I took a walk on Wingaersheek Beach yesterday, looking for the Channel Marker that had washed ashore during a storm. See (Ed Sawicki March 26 2010, entry in GMG ).

I did not realize how big this thing is.  Michael Densmore, a professional welder, was also there taking measurements.  He is trying to bid on the contract with the Coast Guard, to cut it up so it can be removed.  As I took photos I thought how great this would look at the new area on Rogers Street.  I also found out that Mike was the welder that had worked on the majority of the channel markers we see around the city.

 I hope I get the opportunity to watch them cut this thing up and haul it away.

 Even on a cold drizzle day you can find something interesting in Gloucester.

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Tourist Enjoying Gloucester

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The summer is here, tourists are starting to enjoy Gloucester, sitting at the beach on a rock, reading a book on the back shore or even having a picnic with kids.

Teresa and Karen from Michigan share a picnic with their kids watching the tide come in.

 

2010 ART at Bass Rocks – presented by SeaArts

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Held June 8th at the Bass Rocks Golf Club.

Featured local artists and some of their work, a great forum to listen to the artists speak about their work.  A great evening understanding the motivation and personal story behind each piece.  We were also rewarded with a rainbow ‘Nature’s own painting’ at the end of the program. 

I have captured some of the artists and their work below in a slide show; I hope to also put together a short video of them speaking about their work.  Please enjoy and support your local artists, and watch for the video on GoodMorningGoucester.

Paintings Checklist

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Felicia from Spain on the Stanley Thomas

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While taking photos off of St Peter’s Plaza, I ran into Felicia, she was posing with her friend on some of the boats tied up.  I asked permission to also take photos and here are the results.  I asked her to pose on the Stanley Thomas, for the color contrast.

The only information I got was that she was “Felicia”: from Spain, that was good enough for me.  I hope they are enjoying themselves in Gloucester.

The Savory Skillet – Great Breakfast and Lunch

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  Jerry and Sheila run the Savory Skillet inside  Brown’s Mall.

For lunch I had the summer salad with grilled shrimp, option grilled scallops or chicken.  Excellent!!!

Made with three varieties of lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta Cheese and cucumbers, and a special dressing that brings all the flavors together.

Linda Greenlaw – SeaWorthy (Captain in the Perfect Storm)

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Linda Greenlaw speaks at Jabberwocky Book Store, Newburyport Mass. and promotes her new Book Se Worthy.

In the following videos Linda talks about her personal life, her new book Seaworthy. She also talks bout life after the Perfect Storm and her experiences at sea. She is also on a reality show which airs on Discovery Channel.

Enjoy one or all the videos.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZfaIe8TCp0

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwNBi0FF9Xc

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1PQ7J6rlr8

Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfaiwIbG4h0

Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEQo73nXgBo

Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHo1ffwKHOE

Part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9XoXpWbCO0

Gloucester Little League Video (Follow-Up)

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This is a follow-up on this morning’s post, the Slide Show was a bit slow, so I created a video, and added additional photos, please enjoy.  Dunk the Coach is my favorite.

Gloucester Little League 5th Annual Family Picnic and Skills Day

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A great turn out with lots of activities, with major contributors like Last Shop in Rockport, and our own Captain Joes.  Enjoy the slide show. 

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Signs at Good Harbor Beach

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 Friday June 4 was a beach day for some.  It was a beautiful day but only a few enjoyed it.

As I entered the parking lot, and was greeted by Mark Haverland, I noticed how many signs were posted, around that little booth.

The beach was not crowded, but the life guard was watching every person who ventured towards the water.

I also met a family from Concord, with their college aged daughters, I think the father was taking a break from tuition, and two women from Canada, Petra, and Ruth.  It is always interesting to talk to people and why they come to Gloucester, the response is always because they LOVE IT.  We are lucky!

Bass Rocks Golf [Member- Guest] Tournament

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The Bass Rocks Golf [Member- Guest] Tournament was held Wednesday June 2, 2010

It was a great photo Opportunity taking some action shots and men at play.

See below and check out the golf swings:

Smooth Ride on Gloucester’s Backshore

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Men at Work.

The ride along the back-shore  is smoother, because of the hard work, on a foggy, and a Canadian smoke-filled day.

Click on  video and watch the process.

Tarr and Wonson Copper Paint Factory – Restoration Begins

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Mayor Carolyn Kirk  and Iain Kerr , break ground (Scraping Paint) on the Tarr and Wonson Copper Paint Factory the Future Home of Ocean Alliance. 

Ceremony was held June 1, 2010 on site.  

Click on  Video and get a photo tour of the inside of the Historical Factory.

Pete the Fisherman Gets his News

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Pete the Fisherman Gets his News from Gloucester Daily Time and Good Morning Gloucester.

Gloucester Early 1900’s Post Cards

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Post Cards of Gloucester in early 1900’s from a friend’s Private Collection.  The collection is a treasure of over 600 post cards ranging from 1905 – 1960’s.  I am capturing them electronically (scanning) to preserve the images.

I selected a few that you might enjoy.

An immigrant boy makes Gloucester his home again

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immigrant boy March 23rd 1954, this immigrant boy arrived in Gloucester, and made it his home.  

Fourteen years later he crossed the bridge and created a new life.  Forty Years later he returned to make Gloucester his home again.   His parents made many sacrifices to allow him that choice, just like many parents in Gloucester’s history did for their children.  

On this anniversary of our arrival, thank you Mom and Dad (Anibal and Adelina Simoes)

This story has been repeated many times, and I would love to hear more in the comments.

Knitting at the Cape Ann Brewery / Matteo Russo Fund Raiser

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Knitting Seaman Scarves and raising money for the children of Matteo Russo, a Gloucester fisherman who was lost at sea, in January 2009.

Organized by Kathleen Valentine and designer of the seaman’s scarves.

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O’Maley School Fair / Many faces

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It was a large turn out to support the event.  Also be sure to view Thom Falzarano’s post on March 20th GMG.

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Good Harbor Beach coming to life

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Good Harbor Beach came alive today, with not just people walking their dogs, but people enjoying the sun.  Volley ball games, walkers, runners, or just sitting.

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Silver King Lodge (Costa Rica)

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I had the opportunity to visit and take photographs of the guests and their catches.

Silver King Lodge in Costa Rica, is owned by Larry Costa, and Operated by Roseanne (Ercolani) Cody from Gloucester.

It is located on the mouth of the Rio Colorado, minutes away form the best Tarpon fishing .  Each day I would go out in a photo boat with an experience guide, and rush to each catch, and capture the event.  At then end of stay the guests received a CD with their photos.  Each night I would set up my computer, and run a slide show of the catches of the day, in the bar.  |What an experience!

For more information about Sliver King Lodge link to http://www.silverkinglodge.com/