

My View of Life on the Dock




There’s a big party planned in Magnolia tomorrow and they are calling it Magtoberfest (love that)! Pat D’s Photos will be there at the Cape Ann Makers Market in the Magnolia Library along with about 20 vendors including our friends at Cape Ann Sea Salt and Ardizzoni Photography. For this Magnolia show, I will be featuring a couple of items you might find interesting including this triptych canvas of the “old” Magnolia Pier just before the storm that destroyed the it in 2018. Also featured will be notecards of our “Magnolia Eagles”! We will also have gift baskets, prints, puzzles and other items available for your holiday considerations. No supply line issues at the Magtoberfest so stop by 11-5 on Sunday Oct 10.







Late in the day on Thursday Shore Road was beautiful.

Web site….


| Saturday, October 9th at 9 AM the International Dory Racing Committee will hold the annual Oarmaster’s Cup Race (solo dory race) to crown the best single dory rower in the land. All members are welcome to compete, and the public is welcome to attend the races for some exciting waterfront entertainment! (Rain date will be Sunday Oct 10th) |
| The course will start off the end of the dock at Maritime Gloucester and travel out around Ten Pound Island, then back to the start (approximately 1.75 miles). The race dories are provided by the IDRC, but unlike the other races, this race allows individual rowers to compete head to head in a time trial with the best time winning rights to the Cup. Refreshments will follow the races offering a chance for the winner to soak up the admiration of his peers. Don’t miss this battle of skill and endurance on the water in Gloucester Harbor. |



Love these great decorations that you can get at Pauline’s Gifts 512 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930.


Not one New York Team has a title in the past ten years. Not one. And They Have Two NHL Teams, Two NBA Teams, Two MLB and Two NFL Teams. With all that money, no titles. Bananas!
One of the most important things to do in your home in my opinion… Remember to schedule a Dryer Vent Cleaning with CleanPro! Several years ago a neighbor helped fix an issue with our dryer. When I saw the amount of lint and debris that was inside the walls of my dryer vent I was horrified! I was initially worried about the fire hazard of course…..and then also the fact that it just isn’t sanitary.
CleanPro is offering a 10% discount on all Dryer Vent Cleaning this month.

Have you been wondering about these signs around town (like I have been)? I don’t know about you, but I found myself saying “who is this Buddy and why am I not familiar with the name?” Turns our they are advertisements for the current play “Think of Me Tuesday” running at Gloucester Stage until Oct 17.
The company has returned to the indoor stage for its last show this season. The play is especially for those of you who love Gloucester and contains many many inside references you will enjoy. Bonus: the new bathrooms have been completed! Call for reservations today and take note you will need a mask as well as proof of vaccination.





Backyard Growers is now hiring a Development Director to lead all of Backyard Growers‘ fundraising efforts. This role is ressential to our small but mighty team, helping us fulfill our mission and maximize our impact on our community. This team member plans and organizes fundraising activities, manages the development budget, and assembles team members to raise funds.
Felicia writes: I have a request could you please make some Coozies that are designed for the different holidays or seasons I used my Starbucks cup every single day for my tea and I love the GMG Coozie because it keeps my morning and afternoon tea warm for me ! but I would like it to be more in the fall colors or have some for Christmas just a request

