I was quite shocked to see this bear roaming the boulevard as Thatch and I took our daily drive. Not as shocked, however, as I was to see it hop on the back of a motorcycle and drive away. Ok…so, it may not have been a real bear…but, it was out spreading real joy. The look on the face of one of the bridge workers when he spun around and saw that it was a biker bear who had just shouted “hello” was priceless. Good for this duo riding through town giving people a reason to wave and smile. It’s the little things right now…
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I received a lovely note from FOB David Collins a few days ago which he graciously permitted me to share. It seems Jessica Linquata’s Wilkins suggestion that we “Light it Up for Easter” has spread to Florida!
Here’s what David had to say:
Jessica Linquata Wilkins wrote Joey about the possibility of people lighting their houses for Easter like it was Christmas and as an equally nice something-to-see for families on evening walks and neighborhood drive activities together during the Covid-19 era.
I really liked that the idea, a kind of positive and uplifting thing in an otherwise negative time, so here is what I put together for my house (even though I live in Florida now after an adult life working in Connecticut – but my heart is still in Gloucester – always.)
I will start lighting them tonight so I will be with you who also do so up there in spirit. (I took a picture of them in daylight because it is cloudy here today and my camera is lousy with night shots.)
The star in the window is the same one that used to be on the outside our house on Stage Fort Avenue (the house now on Anchor Lane with the 3 windows that look out over the baseball field – the star was centered over the windows) back in the 1950’s at Christmas time but my father used orange lights then. I put it up now at Christmas with red, green and white lights and on the 4th of July with red, white and blue. I display it indoors these days because it is made of wood with funky wiring and is about 65 years old. I figure it has had enough weather abuse. The star was made by our family friend Bill DeCoste. I believe some of his relatives still live in Gloucester.
And this all ties together (for me anyway) because Bill and Hester DeCoste and Bev Low’s grandparents, Don and Aune Gray, and my parents, Millard and Mae Collins, used to do almost everything together – ballroom dance, play canasta, go beaching at Wingaersheek. They even went on vacations together to New Hampshire. All such great people who had a lot of fun together. Again, something positive to think back on in these not-so-positive times right now.
I sincerely thank David for sharing a little bit of Gloucester history wit hour readers and for his efforts to join in the “Light it Up for Easter” campaign.
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Backyard Growers has launched a new on-line store in response to COVID-19 to get veggie growing resources to all Gloucester residents with contact-free payments and home delivery. Items include:
COMPOST bags from Black Earth Compost
SEEDS of all kinds!
GROW BAGS *New custom grow bags to help you grow veggies in tight places
SEEDLINGS from Cedar Rock Gardens available later this month
DISCOUNTS: Anyone who has participated in the Backyard Garden Program since 2010 will receive a discount. Check your email for the promo code.
FREE + DISCOUNTS: 2020 community gardeners and NEW 2020 backyard gardeners will receive an email that lists the free seeds and seedlings you will receive through the program and a promo code if you want to buy additional items at a discount.
Interested in becoming a 2020 Backyard Gardener? We still have gardens available for income-eligible participants. Learn more…
Took a walk out to Rafe’s Chasm on Sunday with social distancing. Took this photo 4.5 before high tide. Looks like a yummy whipped cream dessert. Stay safe and keep your distance.
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Hello! How ya doin’ listeners? Miss us? It’s Day 647 of Quarantine and we figured we would touch base. We address how we are handling living in a new world of Covid19, how it is affecting our work situations.
Alicia talks about the disheartening tasks she has had to face at her new job, BSide talks about getting a brand new job 1 week before the world shuts down on top of going public with her mom’s health conditions.
Shout out to the Health Care workers, Grocery Workers, Medical Employees, Sanitation Workers, First Responders, etc. exposing themselves to unknown circumstances in order to keep things going.
SHOUTOUT TO EVERYONE WE MENTIONED on this episode!
Eric Lilienthal
Erin Valaskatgis
Amy Prichard and Missy Sponagle (Etsy @PerfectPearWear)
Hope everyone is well and taking all the precautions so we can get through these difficult times. Due to all the social distancing, The One Hour At A Time Gang will not congregate. When taking your walk please bring a yellow bag to help keep our city clean and free of litter. Please wear gloves and a face mask. Miss you all and see you soon.
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Good day, Jamily!!
We’ve got a stellar lineup tonight for The Jam!! Please tune in to this page for all the fun! Anyone can join this group page, so please share this so that we can reach as many people as possible!
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photos – cover and inside pages from 1979 Annisquam Historical Church 250th commerative celebration (cover art courtesy Louise Kenyon and Folly Cove Designers | text by Paul B. Kenyo) digitized here, collection Annisquam Historical Society
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If we weren’t in America’s oldest seaport I would say that Grace Marie, Lucy, and the Boys would be a band….but, of course, here in Gloucester they are the names of part of our fishing fleet.
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Beer & Wine available for takeout only, not for delivery, must have valid ID.
If you order delivery through GrubHub and the number you provide matches the phone number on your Serenitee Rewards Account you can accrue points for your purchase. Please note: we are unable to redeem Rewards on delivery orders.
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Good Morning Gloucester 