This is a 1904 photo and an Acrylic, Pen & Ink painting by Bill Hubbard of the Dahlmer Gillnetter, Rough Rider which fished out of Rocky Neck in 1910.  Rough Rider was a 39′ gillnetter launched in Manitowoc, Wisc in 1904.  She was one of the first gas-powered fishing boats in America.  Bill’s great grandfather, Capt. Axel B. Dahlmer purchased her in 1906 and his grandfather, Capt. John A. Dahlmer brought her to Gloucester in 1910 to join the other “Michigan Bears” who introduced gillnetting to Gloucester.  Like Captains Albert Arnold, Gerry Shoares and Peter Tysver, they settled in E. Gloucester.  The Dahlmers bought the house at 12 Rocky Neck Avenue and fished their boats out of Smith Cove for many years.

The last photo is one I took on New Year’s Day at the Rocky Neck Plunge.  It may not be, but it certainly looks like a modified version of Rough Rider.

Check out Bill Hubbard’s paintings at:
http://bill-hubbard.artistwebsites.com

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Some people think that Joey is still in Italy because he is still putting up posts about his trip.   However, he is back.  See him here at the dock showing off the new improved Italian hand gesture skills he acquired on his trip.  His hands are just a blur.  Can anyone tell what he is saying?

E.J. Lefavour

PICKLE POWER!

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs vs. Pickle Bulbs

What would you rather use?

Coast Guard Station Gloucester – Safe Boating Day – National Safe Boating Week

Coast Guard Station Gloucester to hold Safe Boating Day event
GLOUCESTER, Mass. – U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester will hold a Safe Boating Day event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 21, 2011 at their location on the waterfront.
The event is help to promote safe boating awareness though demonstrations and informational booths.
“The goal is to put all aspects of boating safety back in the public eye as we approach our spring and summer boating season,” said Chief Warrant Officer Luis Munoz, the commanding officer of Station Gloucester.
The station will showcase an assortment of search and rescue demonstrations, boating under the influence information, flare demonstrations, commercial fishing vessel safety, tours of Station Gloucester and its vessels, structured boating and paddling safety and various informational booths.
Representatives include Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, State of Massachusetts Marine Environmental Protection, commercial fishing safety representatives and many others.
The event will be held at the station located at 17 Harbor Loop in Gloucester, Mass.
For more information about the event please contact Adam Smart at (978) 283-0705
For more information about this release contact 1st Coast Guard District Public Affairs at (617) 223-8515.

The race registration is 9 – 10 am and the race is followed by an Open House at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum from 11 to 1:30 pm with Woodman’s chowder, hot dogs, beer and live music.

This Saturday!
Get Out On the Water…Paddle or Cheer for the Essex River Race

Row or paddle your small boat in the upcomingEssex River Race, a 5.5+ mile open water event that begins with a check-in between 9:00 – 10:00 am at the Town Ramp on Route 133. The race loops behind the barrier beaches of Ipswich and back through one of the most scenic tidal areas in New England. Serious and casually oriented participants are equally welcome. View the start and finish of the race from the new sidewalks along the Causeway, or enjoy a great view from Conomo Point! For more information visitwww.blackburnchallenge.com/Essex.html

Celebrate the Race and an Open House
at Essex Shipbuilding Museum

Around 11 am, as the first rowers cross the finish line, stop in for a free Open House at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. There will be Woodman’s famous clam chowder, hot dogs, beer from Chebacco Liquor Mart, live music and more until around 1:30 pm. Mingle on the yard with oarmen, paddlers and museum supporters.

Caught Cameron Johnson of Rockport windsurfing before work Thursday morning, and he was screaming across the outer harbor.  He was moving so fast, I was certain he would crash and ruin his board running up over Niles Beach, but he had amazing control and could turn that thing on a dime and head back out across the outer harbor like a flash.   That had to be an invigorating way to start the day.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Herb Pomeroy’s Big Band ~ To Herb With Love
Friday, May 18 ~ 8:00pm @ Fuller School Auditorium
Sponsored by
gimmeLIVE Summer Concert Series
and  BankGloucester

Photo by Greg Bover

I think this is a tricky one, but Cape Ann people never cease to amaze with their great powers of observation.

Took the Ferry From Positano to Capri. Beautiful ride- 38 euros for the two of us plus the one large suitcase we brought.

It is amazing to me how very distinct each of these places are along the Amalfi Coast. Each one more beautiful than the next.

Here is how I would rate them (even though rating them is totally subjective)
Praiano<Amalfi<Positano<Ravello<Capri

Rating them from least favorite to favorite might give the wrong impression that any one of them is not spectacular in its own right- they are all amazing places.

Capri is bustling with high end dining and shopping. The kind of shopping that is way out of our budget but is still cool to look in the windows. It is very active on one side and then on the other side of the island it is tranquil and there are long paths cut into the mountains that lead down to the sea.

I don't know who paid to have all of the beautiful parks and walkways done or how long ago but I'm continually awestruck at the beauty of the architecture and landscaping.

The people from Italy that come to the US must look down at us for not having one tenth of the imagination and creativity to create beautiful spaces that they do here. Everywhere. We have it in certain spaces but here in Italy the attention to aesthetically pleasing spaces is everywhere.