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Hi Joey,

I came across this tonight at the Coast Guard website and was wondering if you would share: Lasers Halt Coast Guard Searches

Apparently  the USCG is looking for help to get the word out about not aiming lasers at their aircraft.  It may sound like a cool idea to hit a low flying helicopter with your laser pointer, but lasers can blind a pilot and crew long enough to end up in a catastrophe.  The Coast Guard has seen a huge increase in laser activity directed at their craft and have instituted a policy where a mission will be terminated and crew grounded immediately should a laser be visible in the aircraft cockpit.  The crew is grounded until they are seen by a physician and cleared to fly a craft again.

The policy is great for the crew of the craft, but if you’re floating around in the Atlantic in the middle of the night and the rescue crew that’s coming to get you is grounded… You wait.  

Thanks,

~Bill OConnor   
North Shore Kid

This is one of those walks where I cover alot of territory but don’t get lost.  And I always love stopping in at the dock to see “The Boss”.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

We will be Live blogging from the GMG tent at The Waterfront Festival so be sure to stop by to get your mug shot taken to be featured on these pages!

Also don’t forget that Saturday night your shopping doesn’t stop with the waterfront festival.  Head down to The Downtown Gloucester Block Party to shop and dine Al Fresco.

Family Fun Throughout The Weekend In G-Town Baby!

9am to 6pm each day

Meet the Artisans at the Gloucester Waterfront Festival …

Sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Where to Park?
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School.
However, please note that there is small fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.

Directions … Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA
Easy to find … From Route 128 North, take Exit 14, follow to end.
Weather … Held Rain or Shine! …and it’s gonna Shine!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce … Area info dining, shopping…

Donna Ardizzoni photo

Click for the slideshow below-

Featured TOP 20 SUMMER EVENT in Yankee Magazine!

Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will come alive with color, flavor and music for the

32nd Annual

Gloucester

Waterfront Festival

Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19

9am to 6pm daily

Over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique American made creations, craft demonstrations, live musical entertainment, children’s activities plus delicious ethnic foods.
A pancake breakfast, famous Gloucester Lobster and a huge assortment of Antique Cars complete this picture perfect Seaport event!

Are you ready for this?…. this is a big one folks!

Come on out and meet the Artisans … Exhibits include Fine Jewelry, Original Watercolors, Pottery, Quilts, Silk & Dried Floral Arrangements, Wildlife Art, Dolls, Doll Clothes and Accessories, Custom Signs, Plush, Acrylic Sculpture, Tile,

Wire Mesh Buffalo by

Peter Robinson Smith

Pressed Flowers, Painted Antiques, Photography, Candles, Metal Sculpture, Intarsia, Carved Birds, Maps, Fiber Arts, Tapestry, Stained Glass, Vintage Chic, Scroll Work, Wood Burning, Slate, Scarves, Nautical Crafts, Aromatherapy, Pewter, Soaps, Wearable Art, Oil Paintings, Blown Glass, Ornaments,

Tide Clocks, Stone, Fleece, Calligraphy, Pet Gifts, Fragrance, Primitive and Folk Art, Mosaics, Wire Mesh, Stone, Candles, Stained Glass, Turned Wood, Basketry, Leather, Glass Chimes, “Sports” wear, Felting, Handbags, Walking Sticks, Accessories, Flags, Burl Wood, PVC Birds & more.

Come and sample gourmet delights such as Herbal Dips, Jams & Jellies, Honey, Nuts, Home-made Fudge and Candies, Oils, Vinegars, Maple, Pickles, Fruit Sauces, Wine Slushies, Cupcakes, Hot Sauces and more.

Bring your appetite … Food Vendors include traditional American Fare and Lobster Rolls, plus Fried Dough with all the fixins, Fabulous Kettle Corn, Gourmet Lemonade, Brick Oven Pizza, Trolley Dogs and Fresh Healthy Paninis, Guzpacho, Soups, Crab Cakes and Cup Cakes!

Live craft demonstrations include Basketry, Decorative Painting, Fiber Art, Red Work Sewing, Pottery, Tile Making, Leather Embossing & Acrylic Sculptures.

The Rotary Club starts us off Saturday morning with their fabulous Pancake Breakfast! From 7:30am to 10am

North Shore Old Car Club will display over 75 Antique or Vintage Autos on Sunday ….

The Gloucester Waterfront Festival runs from 9am to 6pm each day.

Handicap Accessible and friendly pets are welcome, on a leash.

Directions: From Route 128 North take Exit 14.

Location: Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave Gloucester

Admission is FREE! Rain or Shine.

Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School. However, please note that there is fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.

Stick around and visit the Downtown Gloucester Block Party
on Saturday night from 6pm til 10:30pm

E.J. Lefavour

 Priva, our eldest grandchild, turned 15 today. Need I say more?

This Sunday’s Mug Up at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery will feature a blueberry food competition.  Entries can be anything made with Cape Ann blueberries.  So if you want to participate, get picking, or get yourself to the Farmer’s Market tomorrow.  There will be a famous unnamed ringer in the mix, so bring on your best.  Judges are still being vetted, so if you would like to be considered for a judging position, please speak up (Ed, you are confirmed).

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Had a great day out yesterday with Skipper Paul Gilman on his 23 foot Grady White media boat “Rebait”, Daphne Papp, Annisquam Yacht Club photographer, GDT reporter, Nick Curcuru and GDT photographer, Allegra, capturing the first day of the Mass Bay Junior Olympics Sailing Regatta out of Annisquam Yacht Club.  Each year a different club hosts the event with north and south shore host yacht clubs switching from year to year.  This is the first time in 15 years that Annisquam has hosted the event.  The day started off pretty calm and the races were delayed a bit, but then the wind picked up and off they went.  We raced back and forth across Ipswich Bay from one race area to the other to catch them as their races started.  A fun day for everyone involved.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com