Category: Gloucester Perspectives Interviews

GMG Question and Answers- EJ Khan

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Yep, our own EJ Khan gets into the act-

How long have you lived in Gloucester?  Since September 15 (about 5-1/2 months)

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? living here I’ve only fully experienced fall and winter, and have enjoyed both; but summer is definitely my favorite season.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?   Cambridge Beach at low tide when I can climb up onto the rocks overlooking Wingaersheek Beach, Ipswich Bay and Annisquam Light.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?  I haven’t had pizza in Gloucester yet, so can’t say

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?  I seldom eat subs

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?  The Market Restaurant on Lobster Cove

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?  I don’t generally go to bars.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Willow Rest

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? So far, the Rocky Neck Plunge, but I haven’t been here long enough or experienced enough to have a favorite.
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Beach
Who is your favorite local artist? I love Sharon Lowe’s photography, Paul Frontiero’s rocks, Manny Simoes videos, and Brian O’Connor’s photography to name a few.  To me, artist denotes musician, painter, sculptor, photographer, videographer, actor, poet and more, so it is difficult, if not impossible, to come up with a single favorite.  As an old Master Gloucester artist, I love Fitz Hugh Lane’s work.

Which is your favorite local beach? Lighthouse Beach
Who has the best chowder in town? Haven’t tried enough places to say, but for my taste, probably me.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?  Don’t get to spend much time exploring other blogs, but do enjoy Kim Smith’s

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?   I like clam chowder with haddock or cod.  Or fish chowder with clams and shrimp.  Or corn chowder with shrimp and lobster.   I generally make my own, so can have it however I want it.  Plain old haddock chowder or clam chowder don’t excite me that much.

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?  Annisquam so far, since it where I live and have gotten to know the best.  I like Rocky Neck alot too, but also really like the Main Street of Gloucester, and the working fishing port section, although that’s not really a neighborhood.

What is your favorite local band? since I don’t go to bars, and the performances I have gone to weren’t local artists, I haven’t gotten to hear any local bands yet.

GMG Questions and Answers–Debbie Clarke

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?  born here. lived in Los Angeles for 5 years as a child (dad was in the navy); returned to northshore (manchester, wenham, essex for 7 years), gloucester high school, san francisco for a year, art institute of boston 4 years (brookline, allston, somerville, west stockbridge, cambridge), gloucester for a few years, rockport for 2 years, nyc 22 months, magnolia 15 years, west gloucester 2 years, east gloucester 6 years.  i’m a glosta gal (mom born in rockport, extended finnish family in gloucester).
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What is your favorite season In Gloucester? all of them.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?  magnolia beach to the nature trail behind clark’s pond to the coolidge reservation.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? sebastians

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? mike’s place

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? my house

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? don’t do bars

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? two sisters

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? fiesta, gotta get my blessing and ambie’s sausage sandwich.
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?   beach
Who is your favorite local artist?

The first Cape Ann artist that I have always admired is landscape painter Ken Gore (1911-1990).  Ken was a member of the Northshore Art Association and The Rockport Art Association.  He had a studio and gallery on East Main Street across from the The Beacon Marine where he taught painting on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. My father, a student of Ken’s, arranged for me to have lessons with Ken.    My paintings were not very good, but Ken saw ability in my drawings and encouraged me to seriously pursue art.  I was 13.

Attached is a photo of Ken’s painting "The Willow" that was auctioned through Blackwood March Auctioneers a few years ago.  I chose this painting to accompany this post because of the sheep, as well as his trademark use of the palette knife. Ken told me that when he was first learning to paint he was given a 2" brush to paint and 3 colors: red, yellow, blue and white.   The subject?  sheep.  He  could paint them in his sleep.  Ken said that anything one could do with a small brush,  could be done with a big brush; but, a small brush cannot do the work of a big brush.  This advice has guided me through 40 odd years of painting,  My preferred brushes are 1-2" bristle chip brushes that can hold alot of paint.

btw:  my first lesson was to draw a portrait of another student’s husband, then to paint his portrait.  the drawing was true to the man’s age.  the painting made him look so much younger that his wife bought it.  i didn’t get the money, it was paid to Ken for my very first lesson. In exchange for future lessons, I posed for Ken’s classes.

Which is your favorite local beach? coffin’s beach
Who has the best chowder in town? connolly’s

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com  i know, a bit egocentric, but in a good way.  if i’m not for me, who is?

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? haddock

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood? all of them.

What is your favorite local band?  A Train


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GMG Questions and Answers- David Brooks Art Haven Founder

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

22 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

summer

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

10 lb Island

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Poseidons

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Destinos

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Azorean

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Cape Ann Brewery 

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Lees

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Lobster Trap Tree Lighting

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

BOAT!!! 

Who is your favorite local artist?

Chris Williams

Which is your favorite local beach?

Niles

Who has the best chowder in town?

Causways 

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Is there any others? jk Jay Alberts Cape Ann Images

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam Chowder

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

Walker Creek West Gloucester

What is your favorite local band?
Mile 21

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GMG Questions and Answers- Donna Ardizzoni

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Many of you know Donna as a GMG contributor but she is also a Grandmother  and a community maniac who loves to help make our place here a better spot to be every single day!

How long have you lived in Gloucester?
7 years but my soul has been here for 58 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Summer but love all season in paradise

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Raffe’s Chasm

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Valentinos but now it is closed


What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilios


What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

The Franklin

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Minglewood at Lat 43


What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Passports

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Where do I start, Schooner Festival, Celebrate Gloucester

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Beach, as often as possible

Who is your favorite local artist?

Allen Estes

Which is your favorite local beach?

Magnolia

Who has the best chowder in town?

Since I am allergic to clams, which is a bummer, but probably would be the Causeway

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

My grandchildren’s

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Wish I could have both

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

Where we live, Magnolia

What is your favorite local band?

Groove therapy

GMG Questions and Answers- Dawn Gadow

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Dawn is the Director at Art Haven among many other things and is now part of the Block Party Committee!

How long have you lived in Gloucester?  Well, I’ve lived here for about a year. But I also lived here for the summer of 2008 and I think that’s when I knew I belonged. And I’ve worked here for almost two years.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? You can’t beat the summers downtown – the long days, people outside enjoying the beautiful landscapes and company.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?  I spend a lot of time on the rocks in Magnolia since they’re a couple blocks from my house. There are so many days when there isn’t anything I would rather do than sit on the rocks by the ocean and relax.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

I LOVE calzones from Mike’s Place. Although I probably go to Supreme’s and grab a slice most often – it’s so affordable and right down the street from Art Haven.


What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilio’s, without a doubt. Foot long tuna sub with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles could never fail to make my day better.

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? I haven’t done the romantic dinner thing in Gloucester too much, but I would say Latitude 43 or Alchemy. I love the atmosphere in both places and the food is always different and delicious.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

I’m a quiet bar kind of person, so I actually really enjoy JD & Myers in Magnolia. I also went to Stone’s Pub for the first time the other night though and I’m a huge fan.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?  Sugar Mags! When I was going to Gordon College we would make regular trips and being close to it was one of the things I was most excited about when I first knew I’d be working on Main Street.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?  Well, gotta be buoy painting day at Art Haven! Oh wait, I guess I’m a little biased on that one. In all seriousness, I think block parties are one of the coolest things ever. Such a great idea and awesome community event. I’ve even invited my family from a couple hours away to come up for block party weekends to be a part of it.
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?  I prefer the beach for the most part. I love being on the sand.

Who is your favorite local artist? I would pick one of our students, but I can’t play favorites there and I guess some could argue that as a biased choice…haha. I think I’d have to go with Tom Torrey – If you haven’t seen his stuff, he’s a part of The Hive (thehivecapeann.com) and he makes the coolest creations out of recycled materials.

Which is your favorite local beach?  I can’t resist a trip to Good Harbor! I had some friends that lived in a house of Good Harbor my senior year at college, so it was the first beach in Gloucester I spent a lot of time at and I have some great memories there. I also still think its one of the greatest things that you can walk to the island from the beach!

Who has the best chowder in town? I don’t think I can answer this one – I’ve never been a huge chowder fan (sorry!!) so I haven’t tried very many…

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? Love The Hive Cape Ann’s blog – gets some different and fun information and local art out there. 

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?  I would have to pick clam chowder, but see two questions above…

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood? I love living in Magnolia, but I really love downtown. I love the energy and community of downtown Gloucester.

What is your favorite local band? Haven’t gotten into the local music scene as much as I’ve wanted to yet, but I did hear Pete Lindbergh on the blog the other day and I really liked it!


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GMG Questions and Answers- Willie Loco Alexander

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Willie is a local music legend who played with the Velvet Underground and has been a huge part of the Gloucester cultural scene. Check out Willie on Wikipedia here

How long have you lived in Gloucester? from 1950 to 1955 when i was a wee lad / moved back w/ my wife Annie in 1997 / here to stay  >>>

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? i feel blessed to be here at all / but ya can’t beat summertime  >>>>>>>>

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? i like disappearing on the Sargent House steps & watching main street parade by
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? Sebastions
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What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Virgilios

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?  Duckworths

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Rhumbline

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? 2 sisters

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Greasy Pole
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Beach after 5
Who is your favorite local artist? Joe Poirier

Which is your favorite local beach? good harbor
Who has the best chowder in town? causeway

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? reading fb

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Fish

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?i love the west end

What is your favorite local band?the boyfriends


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GMG Questions and Answers- The Godmother- Sefathia

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

ALL MY LIFE

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

SPRING

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

WALKING THE BEACH, WHERE IT WOULDN’T BE SECRET.. ONE PLACE STAGE FORT PARK PAST THE CANNONS AT THE VERY END THE BENCH ON THE ROCKS WITH THE WATER BELOW IS MY THINKING SPOT IN THE SUMMER.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

SEBASTIANS, LA TRATTORIA


What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

YELLOW SUB FOR TUNA, CHEESE STEAK DESTINOS, MIKES PLACE FOR PASTRAMI, AND THE BEST ITALIAN PLACE FOR REAL ITALIAN COLD CUTS NOT FAKE SCLAFANI’S


What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

OCEAN VIEW ON THE WATER… FOR PRIVATE I WOULD PACK A BASKET GO TO LIGHT HOUSE…

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

DONT GO TO BARS.. BUT I DID LOVE THE LIVE BANDS AT CAMERONS.. NOW THERE IS NO OVER 35 BAR FOR LIVE BANDS..


What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

SUGAR MAGNOLIA’S, LOBSTER LAND

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

FIESTA

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

BOTH BUT DONT HAVE A BOAT SO BEACH

Who is your favorite local artist?

SINGER FLY AMERO

Which is your favorite local beach?

PAVILLION

Who has the best chowder in town?

GLOUCESTER HOUSE CLAM CAUSE WAY FOR FISH CHOWDER

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

NONE

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

HADDOCK

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

WEST END

What is your favorite local band?

SCARLET, FULL CIRCLE

GMG Questions and Answers- Harriet Webster

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Harriet is the Executive Director at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center.

How long have you lived in Gloucester?  41 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? spring (it may be cold and muddy but if offers so much promise)

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? the rocks overlooking Halibut Point, Dogtown walks

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Virgilio’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? Passports

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Halibut Point

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Morning Glory

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Gloucester Maritime Heritage Day
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? beach 

Who is your favorite local artist? Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach? Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town? Causeway Restaurant

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? Yours is the only one I look at.

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Haddock

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood? Lanesville

What is your favorite local band? Walker Creek

GMG Questions and Answers- Andrea Holbrook From the Gloucester Times

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

I don’t.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Fall

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Half Moon Beach and Stage Fort Park in the late fall, when its nearly empty

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

It was Andiamo’s, but now it’s Poseidon’s

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Palermo’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

The Franklin


What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Cape Ann Brewery

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Magnolia

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

The farmers market

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Boat, as long as I don’t have to crew or put bait on a hook. I’ll gladly hold/watch a pole, but I never hooked a tuna when I’ve gone out — just a warning

Who is your favorite local artist?

Dead: Fitz Hugh Lane
Living: Jeffrey Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Half Beach Moon

Who has the best chowder in town?

I’m allergic to shellfish, and don’t eat clams.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Heather Atwood’s Food for Thought

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

Rocky Neck. OK call me tourist

What is your favorite local band?

Bandit Kings

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GMG Questions and Answers- John McElhenny

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John is a good friend and part of the team at Matter Communications that publicize great things happening in our community.

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

seven years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

summer

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

The cannons at Stage Fort Park overlooking the Outer Harbor

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Sebastian’s for takeout, Giuseppe’s for eat-in


What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilio’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

The Franklin

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Tie: Alchemy/Cape Ann Brewing Company

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Magnolia’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

downtown block parties – I’m a big fan

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

beach

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor over by the footbridge

Who has the best chowder in town?

I like Charlie’s

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

GloucesterTimes.com

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam chowder
What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

Downtown

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GMG Questions and Answers- Brenda Malloy

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

Summers since birth in ’62
Fulltime since ’96


What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Fall


Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Brace Cove. Not a secret, but LOVE it!

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Delaneys, about once a year I eat pizza


What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Don’t eat subs


What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

My house

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Dont’ go to bars

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Mag’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Beaux Arts Ball

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Beach

Who is your favorite local artist?
Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

Causeway

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

Rocky Neck!!!

What is your favorite local band?

A Train

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GMG Questions and Answers- Doug Silva

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Doug is the GM at the Topside Grill

How long have you lived in Gloucester? 25 yrs

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?Summer

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? Sebastions


What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Mike’s Place


What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Duckworth’s

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Madfish

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Mag’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Fiesta

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Beach

Who is your favorite local artist?

John Jerome

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

Topside Grill

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Barstoolsports.com

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam

What is your favorite Gloucester neighborhood?

Castle View

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Cruiseship Clelia II Pictures and Video Pulling Safely Into Port and Facing 30 Foot Waves On Antarctic Voyage

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Here is the video of it gracefully backing into Gloucester Harbor At Cruiseport October 14th,2010-

And here is a video of it getting tossed around yesterday after losing power at sea-

Cruiseport Welcomes Eurodam Passengers Photos from Donna Ardizzoni

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It seems like with every new Cruise Ship that comes into port that more and more passengers are opting to stay in Gloucester.  That is a really good thing.

Thanks to all the volunteers like our Donna Ardizzoni and the people from the Visitors center that volunteer their time to help out at the scene.

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Visitors taking a tour of our wonderful city

Here’s a video of the Clelia II hitting port the following day (Thursday)

Thanks for watching.

Dave Marciano Has Balls

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Not too many people other than my favorite blogger Doug Maxfield that have the balls to write articles like the one Dave Marciano wrote in today’s GDT-

Letter: Coalition sector support now haunting fishermen

Click the link above to read what Dave has to say.  If what he says is true (and believe me I can’t even begin to understand how complex it all is) the way of life of the independent fishermen in Gloucester Ma will be lost forever within a generation.

i’m not sure how many people understand how sweeping the changes will be to our port but if it all is privatized the way it sounds like it’s going, go grab all the copies you can of John N Morris’ book Alone At Sea about the Schooners and Ron Gilson’s book about the waterfront An Island No More because the way of life as independent fishermen in Gloucester will be history and those two guys captured it in a real (non-romanticized way) better than anyone.

Peter J Lyons- Kiwi Painting In Gloucester Interview

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Peter, a luminist talks about what makes Gloucester special

It was such a pleasure to meet Peter and his wife Paulina.

Something tells me our paths will cross again.

Clay Kallman Talks About His Adventure And What Brought Him To Gloucester

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Click the Link below to View Clay’s Second Entry From Gloucester In His Travel Blog

Two Drink Max Is A Guidline In Gloucester

The plan was to go kayaking today, but it was Sunday in Gloucester and either I had to pay $25.00 to park at a beach or fight the crowds to launch it.  I decided to run, bike and work out at the park again instead.  I love this town.  …

Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States kaleyoday click the link above to read his entire entry including a video with Frankie at the dock

Good Luck Clay

Amazing Race and Big Brother Contestant Jeff Shroeder Talks About Day 1 In Gloucester Shooting For CBS “Around The World For Free”

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Jeff Schroeder and Director Zsolt talk about their time in Gloucester MA from my basement where the crew spent their first night as the series kicked off.  Jeff slept on my daughter Madeline’s beanbag chair in the center of children toy hell

Here are pictures and video from Day 1

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Sleeping in the basement after doing shots of tequila at The Crows Nest- priceless!

Here is a video of Jeff in the basement after wrapping up Day One of CBS Around The World For Free and also Zsolt the director and one of three creators of the show talking about Gloucester and how high the bar has been set for the rest of the season.

Good Times!

More pics and video to come

Washington Canoe Club Shares Their View On Gloucester After The Blackburn Challenge

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After The Blackburn Challenge these competitors from the Mid Atlantic share their views on what makes Gloucester special

For more-

Good Morning Gloucester Coverage of The Blackburn Challenge click here

You can check out The Blackburn Challenge results here-

2010 Blackburn Results Spreadsheet

Chickity Check It- Hartson Media Get’s Started On Fiesta Documentary

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Hartson Media Photo- Manny Simoes

Sam Hartson Writes on His Website – http://www.hartsonmedia.com/

A very successful weekend was had by all at St. Peter’s Fiesta this past weekend, though production has not wrapped for the crew of the documentary. Several more interviews with city officials are scheduled over the next week or so with the 2nd unit team up in Gloucester.

We would like to thank Seaside Graphics in Gloucester for their contribution of the business cards. www.seasidegraphics.com

Also, we would like to thank Joey and the gang at www.goodmorninggloucester.com for talking to us and helping us out.

And finally (for now), Glen Asaro, for housing us for 6 crazy days.

Check back here for updates, clips, and trailers from the film within the next few weeks as we get footage logged and captured onto our editing equipment and as we wrap up production in Gloucester.

You can also check out exclusive clips that we will be sending to Good Morning Gloucester at goodmorninggloucester.com in a couple weeks.

Bookmark us now, you’ll be happy you did.

Below: Interview with GoodMorningGloucester.com –

Well the boys have their first trailer done and Sam emailed the link last night-

Hey Joey,

This is a link to a teaser I threw together this morning with footage from one of our FlipVideo cameras.

Should be pouring out clips and snippets soon.

Thanks, Sam