HERE’S YOUR PHOTO HINTS.

TOO EASY!

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Bill writes-

Hi Joey,

I snapped these shots of the Harvey Gamage anchored between Ten Pound Island and Niles Beach while I was sailing the other night.  What a beautiful schooner! 

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

OH, AT HIS WEDDING WITH KAREN SHERMAN

BUT WAIT, WHAT’S GOING ON ON TOP OF THAT CAKE?!

We had a great turnout for our next to last Mug Up with Joey C. and some contributors and regulars (Paul Morrison & R.Duck, Paul Frontiero, Donna Ardizzoni and Ed Collard), and new and old friends.  Karen Hanson from Quincy came with Kathy Downer from Rockport, newcomers Mike and Eva DiLascio who moved to Gloucester in July, guest “Out of Africa” artists, Judith Monteferrante, Roger Salisbury and Rich Seeley and his wife Beth, neighbor Richard Rosenfeld, Bob Ryan (with great presents in hand).  Sista Felicia and Amanda arrived with an out of this world still warm apple spice cake (Joey and Felicia’s grandmother’s recipe – see the two of them photographing the cake before it was all gone).  A couple of friends of the blog from FL, Barbara and Gerry McAllister, flew in to experience a Mug Up – great to have you with us.  I’m sorry if I missed anyone.

 The Season Grand Finale Mug Up and Ryan & Woods Distilleries sponsored Bloody Mary Competition (yep, we have raised the bar way up) at Rocky Neck, will be on Sunday, October 2.  Bob Ryan has very generously donated some awesome prizes for the creators of the winning Bloody Mary entries, including coasters, t-shirts, and Ryan & Woods Beauport Vodka (!!).  Also, for those planning to enter a Bloody Mary mix, so that we level the playing field and judging is based solely on presentation and mix, and no drink is heavy handed on the alcohol (it will be 10:00 am after all, and we have to protect our judges from inebriation), Beauport Vodka will be conservatively added to all mixes here before they go to the judges and attendees.  So no one has to go out and buy vodka and everyone’s entries will be made with only the best locally distilled Ryan & Woods Beauport Vodka.  Entrants only need bring a container of their best Bloody Mary mix creation and a glass with preferred garnishes for presentation to the judges.  In the best interest of judging time and the judges’ alcohol levels, we will limit the number of entries to six.  Of course, entrants must be 21 years of age or older.  As always at Mug Up, there will be plenty of great coffee, deviled eggs and whatever Mug Up type fare people bring along to share.  Always a good time and everyone is welcome at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck at Madfish Wharf.  This will be the final Mug Up for the season on Rocky Neck, so don’t miss it.

 Finally, there will be a Big Blow Out End of Season and Early Holiday Shopping Sale at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery from Saturday, 10/1 through Columbus Day, 10/10.  Everything will be discounted off the already lowered end of season prices, and there will be many items under $20 to choose from.  Wendie Demuth Photography Gallery next door will also be slashing prices and have many great furniture pieces and household items for sale.  Plenty of free parking, and it is such a pretty and cool place to visit.  Other galleries and shops on Rocky Neck are still open too, so it’s a great time to visit and do some local unique holiday shopping while supporting your local art community.  Special note: After 25 years on Rocky Neck, Joe Weiler Photography will be closing for good as of the end of business on Saturday, October 1.  If you have always wanted one of Joe’s beautiful B&W photographs, this is your last chance.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Donna Writes-

Great to see you this morning..  love the gallery…  Rick and I went
apple picking and we saw this swan…  it actually looked fake..  hope
to see you soon.  Next weekend, Joe Garland’s memorial, Rick and I are
volunteering and also Cycle Cross, hope to get here to take pics after
the mug up.
Have a good week and thanks friend
D

In Case You Missed it.

I took this Video in may of 2009 of a couple of Outward Bound Sailboats trying to row against the Tide at the Blynman Bridge. They gave it a great try. Unfortunately, they had to turn back and hang out in the Harbor for a couple of hours until the Tide turned.

Hi Joey,

  Took this one this afternoon out on the Lannon’s Celtic Music Sail. Got to do a few tunes with my buddy Michael O’Leary and friends. Stay Well and keep up the good work. Tony H. aka "The SinginSarge"

                                 Woman in The Marsh

On a breezy day I was looking out over the fresh water marsh;

the cattails and grasses swaying, rustling, weaving and merging

and making my vision grow blurry and my eyes tired.

It was warm, but the air had the color of autumn and the

scent of the nearby ocean induced a dream.

From the gently dancing grasses, from the moistened soil,

from the sea-infused ether and the autumn tinted marsh there appeared a woman.

At first I thought her to be  a stalk of rare vegetation,

with a head of tightly wound cauliflower-like flower buds.

But, no, it was a woman in the marsh.

Marty Luster

Thank you Damon

NOTE — Nancy Dudley took pictures but could not stay for the third heat where Len Robertson rowed alone and had the fastest time, winning the cup. At the time Nancy left we figured the cup was going to New Jersey but Len, rowing in a one boat heat at the end, kept the cup in Gloucester.
All but Mick Cody who is a beach lifeguard rower from New Jersey are local Cape Ann dory racers.
Course from the Heritage Center around Ten Pound Island and back

1. Len Robertson 21:42
2. Mick Cote 21:48
3. Erik Dombrowski 22:13
4. Jeff Muise 23:16
5. Joe Sanfillippo 24:36
6. Mike Harmon 24:37
7. Glenn Harrington 25:54

Winner Len Roberts photo from Rick Isaacs

Oarmasters cup dorys rounding Ten Pound Island Photo Rick Issacs

Rick thanks the Gloucester Gig rowers for giving him a lift.

Paul writes-

I’m excited to announce an upcoming one day photography workshop which I will be teaching here in beautiful Gloucester, MA along with my fellow photographer, Nadine Boughton.

The workshop titled, "Sharpening Your Eye" will be held on Sunday, October 2. We will be photographing, editing and discussing our work in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Please feel free to write or call me with any questions and please pass this message along to anyone you know who might be interested.

Warm regards, Paul Cary Goldberg