My View of Life on the Dock
I have been noticing some evidence of the changeover in seasons here and there around town, including this sleigh apparently getting prepped for the upcoming holidays. The weatherman says we may be getting our last warm November day this week, another sign of change. The boulevard urns are being re-dressed as autumn transitions to winter. As the sleigh says: “Wheeeeee”, we are off and running toward winter.
Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging at the Rose Baker Senior Center.
Who is the sunset soprano? Gorgeous!
The seals approve of Brace Cove. We had a record (for us) of 24 this last weekend.
Home bound…
Good Afternoon Joey,
Thought you’d like to see what’s landed at the Southern end of South Street here at Cape Hedge Beach in Rockport.
It’s been here a few days, sitting on the roofs of cars, atop sign posts and generally driving the area crows crazy.
It’s a beauty.
Jim Bates
Squirrel Climbs Bird Feeder – Photo by Virginia Burke
College hockey. You’ve heard me say how amazing minor league baseball games and parks are for families and now I’m going to say the same thing about college hockey. While, sure, we all love to go to the Red Sox and the Bruins….or the Celtics (or any other professional level team)…… minor leagues and college are where it’s at if you want your child to experience the game and the enthusiasm a bit more personally. Thanks to one of his coaches and a wonderful connection with Billy Riley, Jr (UMass Lowell Legend with a 20+ year coaching career and some Championship seasons on his resume) Finn and a few teammates had the amazing opportunity to skate with the team, stand on the blue line during the National Anthem, sit on the bench, and have a meet-and-great post game with the entire team at the UMass Lowell vs. Boston College game at the Tsongas Center. My boys have also had the opportunity to play games at the TD Garden before and during Bruins games, but they player interaction couldn’t compare. It was so special for these kids to have the chance to chat with college level players, get their autographs, meet their parents, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder (well, ok….shoulder to waist maybe) on the line with them. It is something that they definitely will remember for years to come and I’m super thankful that my PeeWee had the chance to hang with some really phenomenal skaters who are in the midst of making their dreams come true. Good stuff.
This barn on Granite Street in Rockport is not technically on the Scenic Byway, but it is “close enough” since it’s quite striking. Especially handsome in fall splendor.
November sunset…
Good Morning Gloucester 