My View of Life on the Dock
Bill writes-
Hi Joey,
I can’t believe it’s late December and I’m still picking crops from the garden! I picked this cauliflower on Monday, and I still have some more that has been hearty enough to survive the few frosty days we’ve had. It’s not alone out there in the cold either – I have a few mini heads of romaine and one bok choy keeping the cauliflower company!
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Hi Joey,
I have been enjoying your recent B&W images and got inspired to go out and take some of the gray skies this morning;
Gray Sky Peek-a-Boo
Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
On October 30, Len Burgess posted a magnificent photo of the Burnham House in Essex.
Here is a different treatment of the same scene brought to you with the help of the little genies who live inside my computer.
While walking through the woods along Lobster Cove in Annisquam on the Washington Street side, I came across this memorial. I don’t imagine most people have ever seen it, or know that these are memorial woods. It is a memorial to 3 soldiers – John Gossom, Eric Lingard and Bertram Williams, “who gave their lives for their country in the World War”.
E.J. Lefavour
What Christmas means to the Animals
Hi Joey,
Long time reader and supporter of Good Morning Gloucester Kris Juncker suggested that I send this to you. Perhaps you could get this on your web site as a community service and fund raiser for the Boy Scouts.
This runs for the first three Saturdays after Christmas. I would appreciate your consideration and support in the project.
Thank you very much in advance.
Assistant Scout Master
Troop 20
Roger Carter
We will take your old Christmas Tree and recycle it for use in local gardens.
Why get pine needles all over your car?
Don’t let your trees dry brittle branches scratch the paint !
Tree pick up on Saturday December 31, January 7, and January 14
Between 8 AM and 2 PM.
Trees must be free of ornaments, lights, and tree stands.
Trees should be put outside prior to our arrival.
A $4 donation will go to support local Boy Scout Troop 20.
Money will be used to go on Scouting trips, outings, and/or equipment.
If you would like us to pick up your tree please call 978-546-9501 with your name, address, telephone number and which day is best to pick up your tree. Or, E-mail with the same information to treepickup@verizon.net
Rockport and Gloucester only please.
Here are the scores from Wednesday night’s games:
Stones Pub- 57 vs Espressos- 41
Fleet Machine- 66 vs Roberts Catering- 68
Roy Moore Lobster- 72 vs Rockport Mortgage- 60
Hi Joey….Just wanted you to know that we are on to the CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN…— 3 More Days! We have SAME DAY DELIVERY on all Christmas Arrangements, Centerpieces, Boxwood Trees, Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Plants, Amaryllis and fresh cut blooms! Starting at $15 on up…THINK FRESH! OR Come on by cause we are FRESH! LOL. Call 978-283-2171 and we will help you complete your Christmas List.
If you’re not familiar with it, New Year’s Rockport Eve is an amazing event that takes place throughout downtown Rockport with awesome entertainment and activities for all ages, from babies to far-from-babies.
This massive event is organized almost single-handedly by Rockport’s own Claire Franklin, who plans NYRE out of the goodness of her heart and true community spirit. She sent along a message asking for volunteers, which, as she puts it “is the hardest part” of her job. But volunteering for NYRE should be a no-brainer, as you’ll receive a free badge just for helping out! So you can put in some time and then spend the rest of the evening listening to some great tunes before heading to Dock Square for Rockport’s very own ball drop! For more info see below and check back on Good Morning Gloucester next week for a schedule of events and activities taking place on December 31st for New Year’s Rockport Eve:
From Claire:
“The hardest part of my job of organizing New Year’s Rockport Eve each year is finding enough volunteers to help make this night run smoothly. If you could help in this small way, hopefully this year I can enjoy my holidays with my family a little more.
The night of New Year’s Eve, Sat. Dec 31st I need a pair of greeters at each performance door to check buttons. Also, in Spiran Hall I need volunteers to help in the Coffee Shop from 5:30-11:30pm, to sell buttons and souveniers 5pm-11pm. An finally, I need people to help with the set up 5 pm the night before, Fri. Dec. 30th and to help clean up several of the buildings the morning after, Sun. Jan. 1st at 9am. Each volunteer that donates two hours receives a free NYRE 2011 admission button.
Please have them email me at claire.nyre@comcast.net or phone (H) 978-546-9038 “
FROM KIM SMITH;
Another blast from the past!
“Paul”
The Boston bands you mentioned were playing around town at the same time as my husband’s band, The Atlantics—“Lonelyhearts” was one of their hits. This was around 1976-1982. They toured with Roxy Music and headlined with the Ramones. I never saw his first band play live—I didn’t know him at the time and he’s a bit older than I—and because he was in-between bands when I met him. Was just curious to know if you had seen them play live.”
Yes i do and did see them live a few time. that’so awesome Kim. The Atlantics were one of the popular of that time.
Which one is he?
thanks again.
Joey’s techie advice is always so informative! I love my Nikon, but I’m always looking for more photo apps for my iPhone. This one is Camera+. It’s one of my favorites as it has auto-focus and auto-exposure as well as editing capabilities. You can read about the Camera+ app here.
“If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library?”
Mary Jean (Lily) Tomlin (1939- )
Detroit born comedian and actress Tomlin got her first big break in 1969 as a member of Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In where she developed long-running characters such as Ernestine, the telephone operator, and Edith Ann, the wise and plain spoken five-year-old. She went on to create memorable roles in movies including “All of Me”, “Nine to Five” and “Short Cuts.” She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Altman’s “Nashville”, and has received numerous awards for her Broadway and recorded work, including four Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy .
Baby it’s cold outside! Sunrise through the first tiny window frost of the season.
–Len Burgess
Pingree Day Camp is hosting Free Open Skate at the Johnson Rink in South Hamilton next week.
No sticks or pucks, please. Skate sharpening available for $5. Sorry, no skate rentals.
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Tuesday, December 27
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Wednesday, December 28
For more information contact:
To see the beach in your dream symbolizes the meeting between your two states of mind. The sand is symbolic of the rational and mental processes while the water signifies the irrational, unsteady, and emotional aspects of yourself. It is a place of transition between the physical/material and the spiritual.
Text from dreammoods.com
If you haven’t recently stopped into Last Stop at 273 East Main Street, you should check out their warm and cozy new look and menu. The Last Stop has been serving the Gloucester community for over one hundred years with a rich tradition of home baked goods, jumbo muffins, fresh brewed coffee and espresso, soups, sandwiches and desserts. The name has changed a few times but their commitment to friendly service and comfort food remains the same. Make the Last Stop your first stop during your day and your last stop before you go home. They are also now serving Chile Choice Southwestern foods and hot meals to go, do catering and have a great selection of locally crafted gift items, including paintings and prints by Rocky Neck artist, L.A. Dahlmer. They are open 7 days a week from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
E.J. Lefavour
Update: I just placed an order for a bunch of T Shirts in sm-med-lg-xl and xxl sizes stonewashed blue and white and pink so if you want a free “Christmas In Gloucester CD” write me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com
They won’t be available til after Christmas other than the ones I already have here listed down below in this post but you can order ahead.
I told myself I was done but people keep asking for other sizes than what I had listed so I figured I’d place an order for a bunch of different sizes. as always Paulie Walnuts will be doing the printing.
My buddy Joe Langhan dropped off some “Christmas in Gloucester”-CD’s
Joe writes-
Christmas In Gloucester is an original CD with songs and music created by local artists Allen Estes, Dennis “Fly” Amero, Dave Brown and others. All songs were written by Frank Tedesco.
You can see a video of one of the songs
They are being sold for $7.99 at the following locations:
Walgreens 201 Main Street
Gloucester Music 210 Main Street
Mystery Train Records 21 Main Street
Wolf Hill 104 Eastern Ave
Great stocking stuffer!
Or you can get one of the six copies I have for free with the purchase of any of my matted or framed prints, just email me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and let me know.
Email before you stop down so I can make sure I’m here for you when you drop down.
I have a bunch of matted photos that are in protective cello sleeves ready for framing. I won’t be able to ship these but have them down here at the dock. Email me if you are in need of some Christmas presents. They are all wrapped in cello and ready to hand out.
I also have 2 small white T Shirts wrapped in cello, 1 XXL T Shirt In White Unwrapped and 1 Medium Long Sleeve White T Shirt Unwrapped. You get a free CD with any T Shirt Purchase from now til Christmas or while the CD’s last.
T Shirt Logo Designed by Beth Swan and Printed By Paulie Frontiero.
I was going to precisely calculate when the Winter Solstice occurs then describe how the Ursid Meteor Shower was worth staying up for tonight and the crescent moon at dawn but it will be cloudy so let’s skip all that.
Tomorrow will be zero minutes and zero seconds shorter than today. And that means it’s about time to celebrate Festivus. So pull the aluminum pole out of the crawl space, air the grievances, and begin the “Feats of Strength”.
Dave says,
As part of Cerebral Hemorrhage Week we’re proud to offer free trepanning demonstrations on the privacy of your own barstool. Cordless drills provided. We’ve even hired the commodious Dr. Steve Sadler to help to defray the cost of an entire rosy, new outlook. Hotflash debunker and Propofol® enthusiast, he’s sure to keep your mind in mind as we troll thru the river Lethe, looking for…what? Great tunes ensue. The fur will fly. Padding out our Xmas lineup will be that local wunderkind, Mr. John Loud, on ticking valves and tappets. Drummbs, too. A groove of glue. Of course, Greg T., on catarrh, and myself, on base, complete the aggravation. A splendid time for all! And may I take a moment to thank you all for your continued support down thru the years. Without your support we’d be less than zero. Please enjoy the holidays responsibly. The Blooz Party is safe when taken as directed. Call the Boston Herald if you have an erection that lasts more than four hours!
9:00- 12:00
MERRY XMAS!
FROM THE
H.M.S. OCEAN
Thank God the English are on our side! I think 🙂
Good Morning Gloucester 