Category: Good eggs
Rubber Duck spends Ten Minutes on the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree
Rubber Dock got this whole Lobster Trap Christmas Tree done in ten minutes this weekend. Spent three minutes on Saturday and seven minutes on Sunday. Hard work and still made it to the Patriots kick off.
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Cindy Rich’s Joey C Sweater Progress Update 11/30/13! Just The Sleeves Left!!!!
Cindy’s Update 11/30/13
I was aiming to have this to you by thanksgiving, but that’s come and gone.
Just need to knit the sleeves… Stay tuned… Cindy
Cindy’s Update 10/16/13
Will have to get some measurements soon… Working my way down to the waist
Great day to knit outside
Update 10/10/13-
photoshopping by Ryan Waite of Ryan Waite Photography http://ryanwaite.tumblr.com/
FOB Cindy Rich Is Needles Deep Into Producing My New Sweater!
10/9/13 Update-
Close to the great divide… A few more rows and the body and sleeves will begin to take shape
10/8/13
Lots of stitches on needles now… Adding more every other row to create ‘broad’ shoulders and a ‘manly’ chest!!!
Thanks to Coveted Yarn for sponsoring the yarn! Did you know Coveted Yarn has moved from East Main Street To The lower level of Shaws Plaza on Eastern Ave.
Cindy writes-
On the needles… How does cashmere sound??? Charcoal?
Moving right along… Neckband done… Division for back, front and sleeves…
Moving down over the shoulders… Still unrecognizable as a sweater…
Here’s the original offer which Cindy took me up on-
I’d like a lg mens merino wool sweater in the style above minus the Charlie Brown pattern color heather grey or charcoal. Any knitters up for it? Your picture on the blog and the yarn shop that wants to donate the yarn will get my time posting about the process.
Here’s where I saw the pattern but you might have a classic crew neck sweater pattern we could look at too.
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Happy Birthday to our boy Ed
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Rubber Duck asks, “Is it Edible?”
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The Lovely Cookie Ladies At The 2013 Seacoast Holiday Fair
You would not believe how many incredible cookies were made for the fair. Nice turnout where 100% of the money goes back to the residents.
I happen to know these beautiful women and they’re even sweeter than the cookies.
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The Great Storyteller- Ron Gilson
No one tells stories about the old days like Ron Gilson.
Nobody.
Ask him about officer MacCaffery.
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Have Your Gutters Been Cleaned?
Call our boy Ed. He does that kinda stuff.
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Halloween Then and Now From Virginia McKinnon
Hi Joey, Here is my Halloween Story.Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday.
Enjoying your blog. Love, Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon
Halloween remains a very special holiday, as this is my husband’s birthday
Bob will be 89 years old this year.
Looking back to my childhood, Halloween was a very celebrated holiday in Gloucester. I remember groups of people of all ages lining up on side streets
Gould Court, Mansfield Street, Granite Street, etc.. Grown-ups were given fire torches to carry to light up the way. We joined the magical parade going by on Washington Street, joining the marching band on to Prospect Street and to the State Armory, now Curtis Clark Elderly Housing. Everyone dressed up in costumes for a wonderful city sponsored Halloween Party. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes, most original, best for children, best adults, etc. Bobbing for apples, lots of cider and donuts. A live band for dancing and great music. No trick or treating at that time. Later Halloween celebrations were held at the Gloucester High School, but the wonderful parade was discontinued. The city councilors are sponsoring a City Halloween Party this year at the City hall.
My children’s Halloween celebrations were also so special. I can remember my children asking me “Mama is this my Halloween?” Comparing Halloween to their birthday, so much better with getting all that candy. They were so excited to get dressed up and I would accompany them around our neighborhood, as they held up their bags, chanting “Trick or treat” I could not afford to buy costumes for seven children, but my neighbors were intrigued to see us all dressed up as ghost. I cut up my old sheets and made our costumes. One year I made our costumes from trash bags. My children made unique decorations to attach to the bags creating costumes..
When my children were older, I would pick up two buckets of chicken and all the fixings from Kentucky Chicken on Bass Avenue on my way home from work. Eating off paper plates my children went off to “Trick or treat” around the neighborhood with instructions to be home at 7 o’clock to celebrate their Dad’s birthday. Birthday cake and ice-cream would be waiting for them to end their exciting day, counting their “loot“ of who got the most candy. Our traditional Kentucky Chicken Dinners continued for many years with great nostalgia of childhood Halloweens. Now Kentucky Chicken has moved too far away to Saugus.
On my husband’s 80th Birthday we had a gala celebration at the Gloucester House with all our families and friends attending. My children presented their Dad with a royal king’s robe and crown. I was dressed as a queen. We are pictured here with our seven children in costumes. My husband looks at the photograph of his friends, Bob Beard, Elmer Miller, Gordon Hilsey, Charlie Dickman, Joe Orange and Tony Rao. Gordon died a few years ago, Two weeks ago Charlie died and last year around Halloween Tony died. Memories are so precious of this group “the greatest generation” veterans of World War 2 and the former YMCA body builders. Best friends forever.
This year’s celebration was a Family October Birthday Halloween Party at Papa Gino’s on Sunday. Celebrating many October birthday’s my youngest daughter’s 50th, oldest grandson 40th, granddaughters 32 and 34 , great-grandchildren 5 and 4. Many blessings and happy celebrations.
Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon October 2013
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Huge Thanks To The Captains Of Wicked Tuna- Dave Carraro and Dave Marciano
I’m not sure people around here outside of the restaurateurs and shop owners realize the impact that these guys have had on local business.
These hard working fishermen and real life men of character have captured the hearts of America from their legions of fans who watch Wicked Tuna.
I can’t begin to tell you how many people I run into from all over the country that come in and ask where they can see The Hard Merchandise or Tuna.com. They love the show and they come to Gloucester to stay for vacation, eat at our restaurants and shop in our shops. But it doesn’t end there. They stay at our hotels, they book charters and when their charters are filled up they pass off those charters on to other local charter boat Captains.
I hear it over and over and over again and these people are coming from all over the country.
So when you see these guys around town, give ‘em a pat on the back and say thanks for representing our City and making us proud.
Captain Dave Carraro Check out The Tuna.com Site Book a charter and Buy Some Gear
Dave Marciano Check Out The Hard Merchandise Site- Book a Charter and Grab Some Gear
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Bailees Beverly Hospital Fundraiser
Bailee is a young philanthropist who loves to help others please join her Saturday to help bring the pediatric patients at Beverly Hospital some prizes!
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Follow Up to “Missing in Magnolia”
Read the original story here-
Missing In Magnolia July 25, 2013
Hi Joey,
My husband and I have been residents of Magnolia for the past couple of years. We read your blog everyday and love everything about Gloucester and Cape Ann. Our neighbor, Terry Weber, did a post in the blog while relaxing in our pretty garden the first year we were here. This is our piece of heaven. We have felt very safe in our neighborhood. Sadly, I writing to express my disappointment. Someone stole a hand painted wooden sign that hung next to our front door. I bought it from an artist at a craft fair in Manchester soon after we moved here. I am attaching a picture. If any of your readers happen to notice someone with a new Cape Ann sign in or our of their home, I would hope that someone might contact you at your blog. This is not a piece of art that would have been purchased locally. We would love to have our sign back.
Lynn and Bob Bird
Magnolia, MA
Follow Up to “Missing in Magnolia”
Earlier this summer I wrote to you with a heavy heart as I expressed my dismay at having a lovely Cape Ann fish sign stolen from our home in Magnolia. Sadly it was never returned to us.
A couple of weeks ago I returned home to find a beautiful copper dory placed on a bench in our front yard. Neither my husband, nor I knew where it came from but admired the beautiful craftsmanship. We asked several neighbors about the dory, but no one knew anything about it.
A couple days later my husband and I were walking along Shore Rd. in Magnolia and came upon a local man in his truck pulled up on the side of the road. We didn’t know his name but we see him on our daily walks, enjoying his coffee and newspaper at Magnolia Beach. As we approached he called out, “That’s for plants.” Upon realizing that he was the creator of this beautiful dory, we introduced ourselves. His name is James (Jim) Fialto. He’s a coppersmith. Apparently he had just heard that we lost our sign, and had some free time on a Sunday afternoon waiting for the Patriots game to begin. When asked why he made us the dory, he said, “I felt bad about your sign being stolen and I see you picking up trash every day on your walk…”
We shared this story with many people and all agree what a lovely gesture this was. Residents of Magnolia acknowledge the kindness of Jim and agree that we live in a very special place.
Sincerely,
Lynn and Bob Bird
Magnolia
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Huge Kudos To The Team That Produced The Rockport Harvest Festival
That town was jumpin!
Great job all the way around! Took the trolley from the Rockport Transfer station- less than 5 minutes of a ride on the cool trolley with a super friendly attendant and driver- total no brainer rather than driving in circles in downtown Rockport trying to find a spot to park.
Thanks for the time and energy you put in to make such a fantastic day- we really appreciated it.
and for anyone that missed it- you really ought to pencil it into your calendar for next year- It’s a must-do event.
-The 2013 Harvestfest poster, designed by the very talented Darren Mason!
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Tee Up……To End Cancer! Schedule of Events
Here is some information regarding Family Ties and the Golf Tournament. Also Thom Falzarano is a part of the day taking tons of photos. This is occurring this Monday.
Tee Up……To End Cancer! Schedule of Events:
Ferncroft Country Club 9:00am Registration & Lunch
Middleton, MA 11:00pm Shot Gun Start
Monday October 21, 2012 4:00pm Dinner, Awards & Auction
Please join us for a day of sunshine, fresh air, friends, family, food and a celebration dedicated to all we love to fight and to raise money to help The American Cancer Society through the Relay For Life and Family Ties, Inc.; to help individuals and families financially; and to find cures to end cancer. We are hosting an all-day event of golf, food, awards, silent and live auctions for all to enjoy with the proceeds going to our foundation and to Relay For Life fundraising efforts.
Family Ties, Inc. is a Massachusetts Non-Profit Corporation that was established to help families affected by cancer. Family Ties, Inc. works with Relay for Life which is a 501(c)(3) company to help as many as we can in the fight against cancer. In 1985, Charles “Chucky” Pratt was diagnosed with cancer as a 17 year old high school student. Chucky lost his battle with cancer after four years and missed out on so many of life’s wonderful moments. Family Ties was a Relay for Life team created by Erin “Pratt” Avila to honor her brother and to bring her family together, celebrate him and fight for those who need our help.
Over the past 8 years our family has raised over $100,000.00 as a part of the Relay for Life in Cape Ann, we have won several awards as a team due to our fundraising efforts and have led the fund raising event as top fundraisers. We have now turned this team into a foundation as our passion is to raise money to help families who are battling cancer and to help invest in cures supporting The American Cancer Society through the Cape Ann Relay For life. Join us with your family and friends to help us in the fight against cancer.
The following explains all of your options in how to help and be a part of this amazing day:
- Golf Team Registration Form
- Hole and Golf Cart Sponsorship Form
- Competition and Signature Sponsorships Form
- Corporate Sponsorship Form
If you are interested in making a straight donation to the Family Ties, Inc. foundation please feel free to contact Jon Pratt at 978-239-6881 or Bethany M. Pratt at 617-388-9571.
Thank you from the bottom on our hearts
Family Ties, Inc.
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Nichole Scrafft Has Some Nice Things To Say
Hi Joey,
What would we do without Good Morning Gloucester? I took my mother and my boys to watch the Manchester-By-The-Sea Cardboard Boat Regatta today (SOO fun btw!!) and then went to the Studio in Rocky Neck with a friend this evening for a couple of drinks. I am 100% certain I would not have known to do either if it weren’t for Good Morning Gloucester!! Thanks for all you and your contributors do to help keep us informed…and amused!!! Now, if you could only make the Sox win.
Sincerely,
Nichole
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The YMCA Taste of Cape Ann At Cruiseport October 3, 2013
Thanks Jen Amero and Rick Doucette for the invite 
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Most restaurants ever at Taste of Cape Ann Tonight — Even Duckworths!
This is always a good time — great food, wine, beer, spirits and people — and all for an excellent cause: supporting your local YMCA. There’s even music. This is the place to be tonight!
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This Is What Your Should Be Doing This Weekend- Beer Contest in Essex
DRINK LIKE A PRO
A Crafter’s Delight
Written By: Rachel Linthwaite, BostonChefs.com
Curious about what the local Boston area home brewing community is up to? Love beer and helping out worthy causes? Check out Ales Over ALS – A Crafter’s Delight taking place in Essex on Saturday, October 5th. The afternoon event at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is, for the second year in a row, a celebration of all things locally crafted – including the aforementioned brews. A ticket will get you a sample of over a dozen amateur brewers’ concoctions which run the gamut from wheat beers, Märzenbier and Kolsch to Irish Reds, Double IPAs and Porter. There’ll be seasonal treats like a Maple Brown, an Apple Pie Brown, the ever popular pumpkin beer and even a cider. We hear Frank McClelland of L’Espalier will also be entering the competition with his Barrel Aged Farmhouse Ale – just because someone is a master chef doesn’t mean they can’t brew on their off hours you know. All of these fine folks will be competing, in a competition judged by the head brewers at Sam Adams and Cape Ann Brewing plus an avid home brewer on the ALS Therapy Development Institute Team, for the chance to have their beer brewed by Cape Ann as a onetime special release with proceeds benefiting the foundation.
for the entire post click here
To Check Out Pictures From Last Year’s Event-
Here is a link to a photo album on FB from last years event.
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Dedication for Austin W. Connors Jr
A memorial stone from the city of Gloucester in honor of Austin Connors was placed at the Spanish War Veterans Memorial on his birthday.
There will be a formal dedication on Sat. October 5th at 10am. We would love to see anyone that would like to join us, He so deservers this
tribute and so much more.
Thank you,
Family of Austin Connors
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Community Stuff 9/29/13
Joey,
The Gloucester Education Foundation awarded the Gloucester Public School District $143,000 for programs for the 2013-2014 school year as part of GEF’s Fall funding cycle.
Pictured from left to right are Dr. RIchard Safier, GPSD Superintendent; Christina Raimo, GEF Executive Director; Maggie Rosa, GEF President; and Jonathan Pope, Gloucester School Committee Chairman.
September 26, 2013…Gloucester, Mass.— The Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) has awarded a total of $143,000 in funding to the Gloucester Public School District (GPSD) for a variety of programs at all of Gloucester’s seven elementary, middle and high schools for the 2013-14 school year. GEF’s Board President, Maggie Rosa, and Executive Director, Christina Raimo, made the check presentation to the District at the September 25 meeting of the Gloucester School Committee.
Among the programs being supported through GEF’s funding this year are:
· a new “wet lab” at the O’Maley Innovation Middle School to provide students with hands-on experiences in studying the life sciences;
· the week-long Summer Engineering Adventure, which sent 40 Gloucester students to explore the laboratories on the Cambridge campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
· scientific field studies, ballroom dance instruction, and drama productions at all of Gloucester’s elementary schools;
· the addition of a ShopBot® digital router to the Cabinet Design & Innovation program at Gloucester High School;
· a new District-wide visiting artist program;
· Soundfields® amplification systems for all elementary Grade 2 classrooms;
· summer preparatory classes for students taking advanced-placement courses in chemistry, English literature and composition, history and economics;
· the O’Maley Afterschool Program;
· participation by Gloucester High School teachers in the Building Learning Communities Conference, held in Boston in July and the May 1 education forum held in Gloucester.
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“GEF is pleased to be able to provide this level of support to the Gloucester Public School District for enriching and innovative programs that stimulate learning in all of Gloucester’s students. While this award represents the lion’s share of GEF’s sponsorship for 2013/2014 we will be providing additional grants in the spring. ” said Dr. Rosa. “We are so fortunate to have the support of our very generous community, which makes all of these programs possible,” she added.
Gloucester Education Foundation is a nonprofit community-based 501(c)3 organization that is made up of individuals who are committed to maintaining a culture of excellence within the Gloucester Public School District. GEF works with educators, school administrators and with other organizations to generate support for programs and practices that will inspire and excite a sense of learning and exploration among all students. Since its founding in 2005, GEF has provided more than $2.7 million for programs in the Gloucester Public School District.
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Good Morning Gloucester 