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My View of Life on the Dock

Recently, I went on another owl tour with a nearby owl expert in search of screech, barred and snowy owls. While we were somewhat successful as you see here, it was disheartening to learn that several of the screech owls we previously located had since died. The manner of death ran from Mother Nature (larger predators) to human intervention (rodenticide). But there always seems to be treasures to find such as these. As an added note, it’s been reported that the snowy I posted several days ago has also since been killed by an automobile. That one hurts especially as it was so beautiful. But **I will repeat what I have previously stated for anyone concerned about the owl’s well being: I have a nice long lens and I zoom with my lens and not my feet in order to respect the wildlife. Some of these images are cropped.





In the shop today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday Nov 8/9) 44 Main St from 11-5. Sunday and Veterans Day Monday 11-3. In partnership with https://www.instagram.com/patdsphotos/ Pat D’s Photos!

There are plenty of knit caps out there. There aren’t many that have the fleece lining which is a total game changer. The fleece is so soft and keeps you so warm. Once you try one of these on, it renders all other fall/winter caps inferior. Buy three at once I’ll put in a free one for you. Mix and match. These are perfect for you, your family and for gifts.
Available at 44 Main St or at these links-
Available in Cream, Tan, Red, Grey, Black and Pink for women Pom Beanies.







Available in Grey, Black, Heather Grey, Navy, Brown and Gloucester Maroon










Turkey Coma…

Pat D’s Photos and many, many other fine local vendors will be at Cruiseport Sun Dec 1 from 10-4. Hope to see you there! Have a great day with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving! It’s a short ride until Christmas.













Thanks Richard!
Nutella Cheesecake

Past Years-

This was back in 2011 when these Bhuddist monks would come to Gloucester to buy 500 lobsters and release them back to the ocean symbolic for good karma.
This is the post from 2011:
To make clear the following is only satire and I’ll take responsibility for people not from Gloucester or the the waterfront misunderstanding.
I was wrong to assume that because I predominantly write our hyperlocal blog for our Cape Ann residents that people would understand how preposterous the notion that you could have time to move all the lobster gear even if they knew where the lobsters were released and to set it and for those lobsters which were probably miles away from that location would ever get caught.
What I am happy for is that the releasing of the lobster story which would have been a simple story largely forgotten by now has gotten huge legs and all the positives of Buddhism are highlighted. For that I am grateful.
Receiving the coordinates of where the lobsters were released by Buddhist monks, the boys went out yesterday and hauled the lobster traps they set all over that ocean bottom and caught exactly 534 lobsters, the precise number the monks released.

Beach Crowd…

The Sip n Shop and Espresso Bar will be open at 4:30. The Cookie Contest Tickets To be A Judge go on sale at 6PM





Contestants- Zina Saputo, Sista Felicia, Rosalie Lentini, Faye and Caryn Linquata, Laurie Lufkin, Sue Lodge/Trina Doucette, Zach Sears/Rosa Buscaino/Trina Francis, Diane Horne, Dan Lavalla, Andrea Carlson.
The first 100 people that buy $10 tickets starting at 6PM at the Club November 29th get to taste and judge a cookie from each of the ten teams.
There will be a Sip N Shop Featuring the debut of the new Espresso Cart From Bianca At Castaways and the Club will be making Espresso Martinis!!!!
Other vendors include Pat D’s Photos, Castaways Merch, Joe’s Fresh Fish Prints, Donna Ardizzoni Prints, Karen Sarofeen, GRACEful & Gritty, The Salem Willow Boutique Plants and Your Boy Joey C with the Fleece Lined Beanie and Pom Hats and Gloucester Fishing Caps.
You can come sip and shop at 4:30 and if you’re one of the first 100 people starting at 6pm to donate $10 to The St Peter’s Club Scholarship fund you can taste 10 Italian cookies from ten of Gloucester’s finest baker teams!

St Peter’s Club Italian Cookie Contestants Andrea Carlson, Sista Felicia and Espresso Cart Barrista Bianca Giacalone From Castaways Livestream
Audio Podcast Click Here-
Video Podcast Click here-

The Sip n Shop and Espresso Bar will be open at 4:30. The Cookie Contest Tickets To be A Judge go on sale at 6PM
Contestants- Zina Saputo, Sista Felicia, Rosalie Lentini, Faye and Caryn Linquata, Laurie Lufkin, Sue Lodge/Trina Doucette, Zach Sears/Rosa Buscaino/Trina Francis, Diane Horne, Dan Lavalla, Andrea Carlson.
The first 100 people that buy $10 tickets starting at 6PM at the Club November 29th get to taste and judge a cookie from each of the ten teams.
There will be a Sip N Shop Featuring the debut of the new Espresso Cart From Bianca At Castaways and the Club will be making Espresso Martinis!!!!
Other vendors include Pat D’s Photos, Castaways Merch, Joe’s Fresh Fish Prints, Donna Ardizzoni Prints, Karen Sarofeen, GRACEful & Gritty, The Salem Willow Boutique Plants and Your Boy Joey C with the Fleece Lined Beanie and Pom Hats and Gloucester Fishing Caps.
You can come sip and shop at 4:30 and if you’re one of the first 100 people starting at 6pm to donate $10 to The St Peter’s Club Scholarship fund you can taste 10 Italian cookies from ten of Gloucester’s finest baker teams!
The Sip n Shop and Espresso Bar will be open at 4:30. The Cookie Contest Tickets To be A Judge go on sale at 6PM











Contestants- Zina Saputo, Sista Felicia, Rosalie Lentini, Faye and Caryn Linquata, Laurie Lufkin, Sue Lodge/Trina Doucette, Zach Sears/Rosa Buscaino/Trina Francis, Diane Horne, Dan Lavalla, Andrea Carlson.
The first 100 people that buy $10 tickets starting at 6PM at the Club November 29th get to taste and judge a cookie from each of the ten teams.
There will be a Sip N Shop Featuring the debut of the new Espresso Cart From Bianca At Castaways and the Club will be making Espresso Martinis!!!!
Other vendors include Pat D’s Photos, Castaways Merch, Joe’s Fresh Fish Prints, Donna Ardizzoni Prints, Karen Sarofeen, GRACEful & Gritty, The Salem Willow Boutique Plants and Your Boy Joey C with the Fleece Lined Beanie and Pom Hats and Gloucester Fishing Caps.
You can come sip and shop at 4:30 and if you’re one of the first 100 people starting at 6pm to donate $10 to The St Peter’s Club Scholarship fund you can taste 10 Italian cookies from ten of Gloucester’s finest baker teams!
The Happy Tails Shoppe at 186 Main St was recently opened by Lauren so I stopped by to check it out. And you should too especially if you have any dog or cat lovers in your life. It’s a bright space jam packed with all manner of pet necessities and accessories. So many cool items to browse, it’s hard to know where to look at first. Lauren is gracious and helpful. Stop by and welcome the shop to Main Street!







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The Gloucester Rotary has published a 12-month Cape Ann photo calendar for 2025, featuring the photography of several local photographers. In addition to the beautiful photography, each calendar includes a raffle ticket for a $50 weekly raffle drawing throughout the year. The calendars are $25 each and proceeds from sales will be used for the Gloucester Rotary’s many community and international activities.
The calendars are available for purchase at the Weathervane Gift Shop, located at 153 Main Street in Gloucester (phone 978-281-1227), at BankGloucester, located at 160 Main Street in Gloucester (978-283-8200), and from any Gloucester Rotary member. Calendars may also be purchased online at https://gloucesterrotary.org/page/calendar.
The Sip n Shop and Espresso Bar will be open at 4:30. The Cookie Contest Tickets To be A Judge go on sale at 6PM

Contestants- Zina Saputo, Sista Felicia, Rosalie Lentini, Faye and Caryn Linquata, Laurie Lufkin, Sue Lodge/Trina Doucette, Zach Sears/Rosa Buscaino/Trina Francis, Diane Horne, Dan Lavalla, Andrea Carlson.
The first 100 people that buy $10 tickets starting at 6PM at the Club November 29th get to taste and judge a cookie from each of the ten teams.
There will be a Sip N Shop Featuring the debut of the new Espresso Cart From Bianca At Castaways and the Club will be making Espresso Martinis!!!!
Other vendors include Pat D’s Photos, Castaways Merch, Joe’s Fresh Fish Prints, Donna Ardizzoni Prints, Karen Sarofeen, GRACEful & Gritty, The Salem Willow Boutique Plants and Your Boy Joey C with the Fleece Lined Beanie and Pom Hats and Gloucester Fishing Caps.
You can come sip and shop at 4:30 and if you’re one of the first 100 people starting at 6pm to donate $10 to The St Peter’s Club Scholarship fund you can taste 10 Italian cookies from ten of Gloucester’s finest baker teams!



