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Did You Know that hummingbirds are smart?  Percentage wise, the hummingbird has the largest brain of all birds (4.2% of its total body weight).  They also live long for a creature with such a high metabolism – up to 10 years and longer.  We all know that hummingbirds are turbo charged little creatures (flying 25-30 mph and diving up to 60 mph); but this new regular visitor to Madfish Wharf looks like he has a little rocket attached to his tail feathers to give him extra speed.   Their wings beat on average 50 times per second, so are always just a blur unless they are resting.  This little fellow likes to hang out on the Christmas lights strung across Madfish Wharf.

Then we have pigeons watching shadow pigeons kissing on the deck of an old boat at Marine Railways.  It doesn’t take much to amuse me.

E.J. Lefavour

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Today’s Mug Up was an extra special event, being a combination Sunday Morning Mug Up and continuation of the celebration of supermen, Paul Morrison and Ed Collard’s triumphant completion of the grueling Blackburn Challenge after having had a good night’s rest.  Don’t they both look so hale and hearty and tanned.  Sista Felicia brought a special addition to the Mug Up fare of amazing Superman cookies (which she got up at 5:00 am to bake, with the help of BJ and Amanda).  Paul Morrison brought the ever-awesome Lattoff Farms Monkey Bread (this batch was particularly heavily coated in warm, gooey cinnamon sauce – as you can see from the fingerlickin photo of our leader, Joey C.).  We even had a visit from our lovely Mayor, Carolyn Kirk, pictured with guest artist, Ruth Curtis (who brought a healthy fruit salad) and adopted shelter family member . . . (sorry, I forgot her name).  And our dear Paulie Walnuts was in the house, and brought an amazing cranberry walnut coffee cake.  Good food, conversation and fun was had by all.  Next Mug Up will be Sunday, July 31 at 10:00 am. 

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

2011 BLACKBURN CHALLENGE

Paul Morrison returns.

Photo Thomas Martin

At The GMG Gallery Than Studio
Madfish Wharf at the end of Rocky Neck next to Madfish Grille

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com

That some people will do anything for a libation?  Dave Arnott and Rich Tomczykowski came over from Manchester on Dave’s boat and decided they wanted to go to Madfish for a drink.  The two have been friends since 3rd grade, and Dave even pulled out his tooth so he would match Rich.   Unfortunately Rich didn’t bring any shoes.  Dave came to the Gallery to ask if there was anywhere they could get a pair of cheap flipflops.  There is no place on Rocky Neck that I know of, so I pulled out my Dollar Store pink flower flipflops and told Rich from Bedford that he could borrow them, as long as he let me photograph him sporting them to put up on Good Morning Gloucester.  Don’t they look great on him?  I think they probably will no longer fit me after he’s finished with them, so he can keep them for his next boating adventure.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

The First Universalist Church of Essex

AND

Seven Seas Whale Watch

are pleased to present a fundraising event for the First Universalist Church of Essex . . .

4th Annual Sunset Cruise

Gloucester Harbor by Max Keuhne

Greetings!

All aboard for drinks, food and dancing to a live DJ!   We invite you to join us for the 4th Annual Sunset Cruise on Sunday, July 24.    We pull out from the dock on board 7 Seas Whale Watch boat from the Gloucester Harbor at 6 p.m. to explore the waterways around Gloucester, MA.   Bring family and friends and your camera! 

CLICK HERE to email 7 Seas hostess, Deb Frontierro, for more information or to purchase tickets ahead of time.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER, you will still have to buy tickets at the door. 

NOTE:pre-registering allows us to know we have enough participants to set sail the evening of the 24th!

CONTACT:

TICKETS AVAILABLE at 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH, DEB FRONTIERRO (978) 283-3108

A Fundraiser for The First Universalist Church of Essex

39 Rocky Neck Ave

Gloucester MA

 

“Art, Rocks!” 07/24/2011

If anyone is still interested in a “Art, Rock!” there will be one released and posted here on GMG at 7pm 07/24/2011. it will be posted at that (there will be an obvious photo)location at 6:59 and 59 seconds at the posted location.

 

Elizabeth and John journeyed 15 hours from Charleston, S.C. to participate in Saturday’s Blackburn Challenge. They have trained extensively for the event and sounded disappointed when they learned that the forecast is for calm seas.  Here they are putting the finishing touches on their sleek 18 and 21 foot ocean kayaks.

The Photography contingent of the Rockport art Association is having its 3rd Summer Show beginning with an opening reception on Sunday, July 24th from 2:00 to 4:00. The show runs through August 23rd.

This particular show has a theme called “STORIES”. Each contributing artist has provided a story associated with their photo submission. The story will be posted on the wall next to its photo. The viewer can learn something about what the artist was hoping to capture in the image and/or what the artist was experiencing at the time the image was created.

Stop by the Art Association during one of these sultry summer days and see some cool art. The R.A.A. is open Monday thru Saturday 10:00 ~ 5:00, and Sunday Noon ~ 5:00

This photo is called “View From The Old Sloop” by Tom Philbrook.  The “story” for it goes like this:

“I’m afraid of heights, so I was quaking in my boots on that early July morning as I stood on the scaffolding in front of the Congo Church in the center of our village. The front of the church was getting a facelift at the time. This shot was (mostly) taken while standing directly in front of the clock of the Old Sloop.” — Tom Philbrook

That there are spurious claims being made about Rocky Neck, especially concerning the Madfish Wharf galleries?  Two men were walking onto Madfish Wharf this morning and one turned to the other and said: “There are no galleries open down here anymore.”  Of course I immediately corrected him; but I have heard this false rumor on a number of occasions, so it is time to set the record straight.  All the gallery spaces on Madfish Wharf are not only filled, but also operated by a bunch of creative, talented, fun-loving artists and people who want to promote Rocky Neck and the arts in a general on this beautiful little slice of Heaven called Cape Ann.  So any of you who might have heard this rumor, be advised that it is false and come down to Rocky Neck to check it our for yourself.  In addition to the 20 fine galleries and shops you will find on Rocky Neck (9 of them on or by Madfish Wharf alone), there is also great dining at The Studio, The Rudder and Madfish Grill (lunch and dinner), as well as great entertainment Thursday through Sunday nights (and karaoke on Wednesday at Madfish), as well as Sailor Stan’s for a great breakfast or lunch and Amy’s Coffee and Cones for coffee, Richardson’s ice cream or Richie’s Slush.  And if you want to stay on Rocky Neck, there is the Rocky Neck Accommodations, where every room has a deck overlooking beautiful Smith’s Cove.  All this in one of the prettiest places on Cape Ann with some of the most vibrant, unique and independent spirits you’ll ever meet.  And did I mention great art and unique gifts!E.J. Lefavour

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