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We’ve come a Long Way Baby
Today you can pick up a Nikon Coolpix underwater camera for a few hundred bucks and grab yourself some underwater shots pretty easily. Not so in the old days. These photos go back to the early 50’s when my dad became fascinated with scuba diving (after seeing the film “The Frogmen, “1951) and underwater photography. He developed one of the first underwater camera cases, which resulted in his being invited by Jacques Cousteau aboard the Calypso so that Mr. Cousteau could see it. The model is my mom, Jean Lefavour.
E.J. Lefavour
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CRAZY MOON Opens TONIGHT Down Rocky Neck
Thurs – Sun, 2 weeks ~ OPENS THIS WEEK ~ Jan. 30 – Feb. 9 Down Rocky Neck
Here’s what viewers of its September debut are saying?
Mayor Carolyn Kirk said: “I was entranced by Crazy Moon and the intimate setting of the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. Also knowing the Writer’s Center benefited made it a wonderful evening out.”
Linda Amero called it ” charming and poignant “.
Jimmy T said: “Incredible energy and talent, a thought-provoking roller-coaster ride through your own reality.”
John Steiger said: ” Gordon Baird takes us on a wondrous journey to mysterious places, his imagination is contagious.”
Jay McLauchlan: ” I would like to see this tour de force again! What a perfect vehicle for the multi-talented Baird, John Hyde and a terrific feature performance by Kathleen Brown, an extraordinary journey, inspiring . . .”
Robert Crandall: ” A creative one man songfest in the best tradition of seafaring story telling. Enjoy. “
John Bell put it: “Gordie at his best. Well worth the watch.”
Grace Schraft: ” Everyone there was amazed. It was brilliant. I loved it.”
Come and see what all the talk was about with the return of CRAZY MOON, Gordon Baird’s original musical, also starring John Hyde and Kathleen Brown.
8 Shows Thurs. Jan. 30 ~ Sun. Feb. 9
The show is very exciting and fun and runs only an hour and fifteen minutes – (so even a guy can enjoy it.)
Curtain is at 8 pm (thu-fri-sat) and 5 pm (Sun) at The Rocky Neck Cultural Center on 6 Wonson St…All opening night ticket proceeds (Thurs, 1/30) go to benefit the Gloucester Writer’s Center.
Tickets for all shows are $15, 2/$25 ~ kids $5 and can be bought at the door at showtime. Free parking in the town lot a block from the theater. Gordon@rampartsfarm.com for info or rezzies.
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Gloucester Writers Center
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Live Cooking Super Bowl Recipes To Photograph For Sista’s Dish
Recipes coming …soon!
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Super Bowl Appetizer… Sista’s Twist on Buffalo Chicken
Are you looking for a new recipe for Super Bowl Sunday?
The men in the family can never seem to get enough buffalo flavoring on game days. Buffalo flavored chicken wings, drumsticks, tenders, dip, pretzels and potato chips served mild to hot are always a crowd pleaser. Although our beloved Patriots will not be a part of this years Super Bowl game, the viewing parties will go on as planned. This Sunday I’m changing up our usual football appetizer menu with a recipe twist on the widely popular combination of Buffalo chicken and Blue Cheese flavors everyone in the family seems to adore. My daughter Amanda and I developed this recipe last month after a shopping trip to The Cave Cheese shop on Main Street to find some new cheeses to get creative with in the kitchen. Laura, owner and cheese expert offered us a sample of a St Agur Blue cheese. The bright blue veining running through it’s creamy white cheese looked amazing and tasted incredible delicious. That same day Amanda and I concocted 3 recipes using cheeses we sampled with Laura at The Cave. This recipe is one of them and it now holds a spot on my son BJ’s top 5 game day appetizer food list. Continue reading “Super Bowl Appetizer… Sista’s Twist on Buffalo Chicken”
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Schooner A. Piatt Andrew, Gloucester
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Thursday January 30th 2014 Cape Ann Forecast..
Thursday : Sun / clouds warmer with a high around 30 degrees. Southwest winds 15-20 mph .. Thursday Night clouds increase not as cold as previous nights lows around 28 degrees. With a southwest wind 10-15mph ..
Looks Stormy Next Week of February ..
Snow and or mixed events increases . Stay tuned …
MARINE FORECAST
Thu: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Thu Night: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to ft.
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Obscure bit of interesting stuff
Hussein bin Talal, Ḥusayn bin Ṭalāl; 14 November 1935 – 7 February 1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein’s rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab-Israeli conflict. He recognized Israel in 1994, becoming the second Arab head of state to do so (after Anwar Sadat in 1978/1979).
“He won the respect and admiration of the entire world and so did his beloved Jordan. He is a man who believed that we are all God’s children, bound to live together in mutual respect and tolerance.” (US President, Bill Clinton)
“He was an extraordinary and immensely charismatic persuader for peace. At the peace talks in America when he was extremely ill, he was there, talking to both sides, urging them forward, telling them nothing must stand in the way of peace.” (UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair)
“President Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian people and leadership have received with great sorrow and pain the news,” it said in a statement. The Palestinian Authority
South African President Nelson Mandela believed the death would be “deeply mourned by all peace-loving people.”
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan paid tribute to the late king, praising him for his “lifelong struggle to bring peace”. (excerpts from Wikipedia)
In addition to being a great leader and persuader for peace, did you know that King Hussein was also a scuba diver? This is a letter I found going through old papers and photos at my mother’s house this weekend, from King Hussein’s office, placing an order with my father, Willis Lefavour’s scuba diving business (Seacraft Industries) for an assortment of diving related items for His Majesty. This has nothing at all to do with Cape Ann, but I thought it was cool and worth sharing.
E.J. Lefavour
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This week Johnny Carwash joins The Dave Sag’s Thursday Night Blues Party! 8 – 11pm 1.30.2014
Dave says,
First, let me thank you all for allowing me to present the good Old Salty Jazz Band last week.It was a huge success. People were weeping in the aisles. Took me two days to recover. I think i’ll do it again this summer.
Now, back to reality. This week is yet another shootout at the ofay corral as we feature two ghastly titans of instrumental guitar, Mr. Bobby Davis, old Johnny Carwash himself,
and Mr. Billy Loosigian. Last time Bobby was here, the cleanup crew were wailing and gnashing their dentures for a week. Tore the place apart. Billy has been practicing his three chords necessary for the attainment of bliss for some time now and will prove to be the perfect shiny mirror to Bob’s succinct style. Jeff Casper, the friendly drumbler, will be on hand to answer any questions. I won’t have any answers. This is going to be big fun.
Don’t forget winter hours: 8 to 11. You can get 10 to life if you’re not careful.
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Creamy Roasted Garlic Spread with 3 Serving Suggestions
No better time of year to post a garlic recipe then the present. We are well into flu and cold season and researchers are report that the antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties that are found in garlic all can be beneficial in preventing and treating colds. So I thought I share one recipe with three serving options to help us creatively get more garlic into our daily diet!
Creamy Roasted Garlic Spread Continue reading “Creamy Roasted Garlic Spread with 3 Serving Suggestions”
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Good Harbor Beach, circa 1900
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Wednesday January 29th 2014 Cape Ann Weather Forecast..
MARINE Forecast…
Wed: NW winds 10 to 15 kt…becoming W 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Wed Night: W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray likely.
Weather Blog: Jan 29th 2014
Well folks Spring is only 50 days away! I’m sure you’re ready for it , I know I am .. So far it’s been a pretty darn cold winter , averaging temps below normal and snowfall above normal ..
What can we expect going into February ? Well for starters February is normally our snowiest month of the season . We tend to get big storms that generate out of the “Gulf Of Mexico” these storms come fully fused with plenty of moisture .. They usually redevelop off the Outer Banks of NC. Over the Gulf Stream , which in part creates our Nor’Easters! Still waiting for Pacific Western Ridge to break down , signals it is starting to occur , this gives hope for Snow Lovers for February .. Also will be eyeing the Greenland Block set up in the North Atlantic , this will tend to keep storms from passing out to Sea, and also bring us potentially Stronger Storms . Hint Feb 25th “2010” monster ! So if u like snow I see plenty of chances going into February and into early March! If u don’t like the Snow , just remember Spring is only 50 days Away!! Have a great Wednesday Everyone.. And thank u for reading …
Peter J Lovasco
GMG Weatherman … 🙂
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Community Stuff 1/29/14
Rockport High School DECA DINNER FUNDRAISER
Monday, February 3, 2014
at the Fish Shack –Dock Square Rockport
5-7 PM
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Tickets are $9 and should be purchased in advance
Email slarsen@rpk12.org to reserve tickets
Proceeds to help the RHS DECA State Qualifiers with the cost of their trip to the DECA State Competition in March
(snow date is February 4)
Tinckets can be purchased in advance online at
Hey Joey!
Hope you are well. Thanks as always, for all you do.
Wanted to let you in on a little good news… Coastal Dog Apparel is celebrating it’s first anniversary on February 4th! Woot Woot! “They” told us it wouldn’t happen – that we could not make a swimsuit 100% (from drawstring to care content tag!) in the good ole USA.
Well, we did it – and not only did we do it but we are still here one year later, in part to folks like you and and the Gloucester community who support our small business.
In celebration, and response to customers requests – Steph decided to go all tropical and now we have new colors and patterns and wanted to share them with your readers in case anyone is headed to the Caribbean for a winter getaway!
What do you think? Snazzy, right? We call it the Malibu collection but you can wear them on any beach! Thanks again for your good words about the suit after the polar plunge. You guys were great and the photos are awesome! Nothing accessorizes a Coastal Dog suit better than a large yellow rubber duck.
Renata
North Shore Tour de Cure Kick Off January 30th
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PETE SEEGER 1919 -2014
“These are times that try men’s souls; the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” Thomas Paine
Thank you, Pete, for a lifetime of music, hope, courage and patriotism for every season.
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Specials Guests: Fozzie Hill and Rocky Kramm
Wednesdays Only: Prime Rib, $12.95!
Wednesday, January 29th
Special Guests: FOZZIE & ROCKY!
Two beautiful and uniquely talented artists who were bound
to find each other at some point in their lifetimes… Fozzie
Hill and Rocky Kramm return to us in full glory. A total
lovefest! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Special – $12.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ new wine menu!
Coming soon…
Marina Evans
John Hall (of Orleans)
Renee Dupuis
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The Ciaramitaro Women Get Together!
Whenever there is a pregnancy announcement in the family the Ciaramitaro women break out their knitting and Crochet needles and head straight for the yarn shop to get supplies needed to make the new baby’s “Ruota”… ( handmade sweaters, hats, booties, carriage coverlets, and blankets.) Just before the holidays my cousin Amy & her husband Bill broke the big news that they were expecting their first child this spring. Last night 3 generations of the Ciaramitaro family gathered at my mothers house for what we call “Club Night”. Originally this traditional crafting gathering took place during morning or afternoon coffee times, and over the years, transpired into an evening event with a light dinner and wine, to accommodate the working womens schedules in the family. Last night was the first of many fun nights we will all spend together over the next few months preparing for the family’s new princess!
After a quick dinner…the projects begin…to see more… Continue reading “The Ciaramitaro Women Get Together!”
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Good Harbor Beach Neighborhood
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Tuesday January 28th 2014 Cape Ann Forecast.
Sun / clouds much colder temps in the teens to lower 20’s .. Windchill values will feel like -5 to -10 degrees …Busy West to North West wind 15-25mph..
Tuesday night frigid temps crashing through the lower teens to single digits . Low around 8 degrees ..
MARINE FORECAST..
Tue: W winds 15 to 20 kt…diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Tue Night: W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Extended Forecast Wednesday through Sunday low 20’s Wednesday fair / Thursday Sunny low 30’s / Friday 35-45 clear / Saturday poss snow showers 35-40 Sunday 42 degrees partly sunny .. Lows teens / 20’s..
A few computer model charts / maps I go by ..
Good Morning Gloucester 