Chris McCarthy @mcgolf67 2019 Lobster Count Is 18! 5 Hauls $540 investment. This brings his per lobster 🦞 cost down to $30. He’s making headway! Yesterday’s haul was 8 lobsters and the trajectory is up!
DANCE OF THE SWALLOWS
Without doubt, the spectacular summer/autumn migration that takes place each year along the shores of Cape Ann has begun. Everywhere we turn, there are magnificent creatures foraging along our shoreline. In one day alone on an early morning walk this past week were Ruddy Turnstones, Black-bellied Plovers, Willets, Spotted Sandpipers, and great flocks of Semi-palmated Plovers and Sanderlings. I think I’ll write a little series with a paragraph or two devoted to each species for the upcoming week.
For today though, I wanted to share photos of a flock of Tree Swallows that were gathering at Good Harbor Beach. A friend wrote wanting to know more about the beautiful birds we see massing at both Good Harbor and Wingaersheek Beaches at this time of year.
From 2018 – Over the course of the summer while filming the Piping Plover Family at Wingaersheek Beach, Tree Swallows began flocking in ever increasing numbers. They became part of the Piping Plover story not only because they occasionally dive bomb the Piping Plovers, for whatever reason I am not entirely sure, but also because they are beautiful to observe, and occasionally, seemingly playful, too.
Songbirds that they are, Tree Swallows make a cheery chirping chatter. They have long narrow forked tails, all the better for gliding and for their signature aerial acrobatics. The male’s upper parts are a brilliant iridescent blue-green, the female’s somewhat duller, and both female and male have white underparts. The migrating juveniles are almost entirely brown with either white or pale grayish underparts.
Tree Swallows breed in the wetlands and fields of Cape Ann. Their name comes from the species habit of nesting in tree cavities. Tree Swallows have benefited tremendously from efforts to help save the Eastern Bluebird because they also nest in the nest boxes built specifically for the Bluebirds.
Acrobatic aerialists, they twist and turn mid-flight to capture a wide variety of insects including butterflies, dragonflies, greenheads, bees, beetles, and wasps.
Utilizing both fresh and saltwater to bathe, Tree Swallows have a unique habit of quickly dipping and then shaking off the excess water while flying straight upwards.
Tree Swallows begin migrating southward in July and August. The flocks that we see gathering on Cape Ann migrate along the Atlantic Flyway. They overwinter in the southern states of the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Unlike migrating species of butterflies, several generations of Tree Swallows migrate together, the older birds showing the younger birds the way.
Music composed by Jules Massenet: “Méditation” from Thaïs
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
WHAT IS THAT BRILLIANT “STAR” SHINING SO BRIGHTLY NEXT TO THE MOON?
Have you been wondering what that brilliant star is, adjacent to the Moon, and shining so brightly in the sky? I have been when out and about photographing. I think it is Jupiter, but hope some of our astronomy experts will let us know for sure. Thank you.
The little dot to the lower left of the Moon is what I am talking about. It doesn’t look like much in the photo, but in reality is beautiful.
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Went kayaking on the Annisquam
On Saturday Rick and I went kayaking on the Annisquam from Corliss Landing. What a great paddle. We paddle to Wingaersheek Beach. Great views and exercise.
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Half price Appetizers and Specials Menu excluding the Boiled Lobster at rudder tonight at Rudder at 4pm 8/11/19
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
DUCKWORTH’S BAKE SALE HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!
HURRY ON DOWN! SALES TO BENEFIT DONATE FOR LIFE
SUNDAY AUGUST 11th from 11:00 to 1:00, or as long as Nicole’s fabulous deserts last!
More about Nicole and her fundraiser for Donate for Life tonight 🙂
Don’t wait, there was a line at 11am!
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Gloucester Smiles-1297
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Nice Catch
Kind of exciting for me to see this!
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
1st Degree Reiki Training & Retreat in SEDONA Arizona. 15 CEs for Nurses, Case Managers and Social Workers
15 Hour Workshop**
November 7 and 8 in Sedona Arizona
The Focus of This Training is on ‘Self-Reiki for Self-Care’
Thorough, Supportive Training. Ongoing Practice Opportunities. Additional Mentoring. All Levels of Reiki Training Offered at Dreamtime Wellness™ /Komyo ReikiDo™ Boston.
First Degree/ Shoden – Shoden means ‘first’ or ‘beginning’ teaching. The focus at Shoden Level is primarily on self-healing, self-care, health and happiness, as well as offering reiki to others (family, friends, pets, plants.) Students gain a basic knowledge of Reiki Ryohō and its history and learn the fundamentals of this hands-on healing practice.
View original post 600 more words
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Sawyer Free Library Events 8/12-8/17
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
North Shore Acappella aboard Beauport Cruiselines – August 26th!
You know them, you love them, it’s the North Shore Acappella! They’ll sing all the hits from across the decades as you cruise beautiful Gloucester Harbor. Join us aboard Beauport Cruiselines for a beautiful evening of dancing, dining, and sightseeing.
For over 35 years North Shore Acappella has excited audiences throughout New England adding an experienced blend of harmony, rhythm, and tempo to songs from the 1940’s through today. Every performance is arranged in a way that showcases each singer in a lead role – a trait that very few acappella groups in the country can claim.
Stroll our decks, lounge on our open-air top deck and dine on a delicious dinner buffet while singing along to some of your favorites! Our Dinner Buffet will consist of Freshly Baked Virgilio’s Rolls, Spring Salad, Penne Pasta Alfred, North Atlantic Haddock, a Prime Rib Carving Station, Chef Vegetable, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes and Chocolate Mousse!
Check out the…
View original post 7 more words
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
What ever happened to the USS Gloucester?
Will Bloombergh submits-
What ever happened to the USS Gloucester?
Check out the story here-
USS Gloucester (1891)
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
MISTY MORNING SUNRISE SURF CLUB AT GOOD HARBOR BEACH
Surf’s Up!
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
TERRIFIC NEWS AND UPDATES FOR “RECIPE FOR DISASTER” FROM NUBAR ALEXANIAN!
Our film received a very enthusiastic reception at The Woods Hole Film Festival last weekend. And the Q & A that followed was terrific with great audience questions!
We’re also thrilled that Recipe For Disaster has been accepted as an official selection to the Mass International Film Festival September 5th, 6th, and 7th and the 14th Annual Newburyport Documentary Film Festival September 13th, 14th and 15th.
We’ve also been invited to The Online New England Film Festival, which will be promoted to NewEnglandFilm.com‘s over 50,000 monthly readers as well as our 14,000 monthly email subscribers
Finally, our film has more than 55,000 views online since June and we will be launching Phase Two of our Social Media Campaign sometime after Labor Day.
Thanks, as always, for you support! We could not have made this film without you!
More Soon!
All my best,
Nubar
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Diamonds on the water
During the sun and clouds of Wednesday, the Harbor had diamonds shining.
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN
Willie Alexander
WILLIE ALEXANDER’S PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY ORCHESTRA
August 16 free concert on Meetinghouse Green
Gloucester-based Willie Alexander and the Persistence of Memory Orchestra offer up their unique experimental art rock ‘n roll music in a free concert on Friday, August 16 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Meetinghouse Green, corner of Church and Middle Streets in Gloucester.
Singer and keyboardist Willie ‘Loco’ Alexander has a storied history playing with legendary bands including the Lost, a 60s garage-band that made records for Capitol; a stint with the post-Lou Reed Velvet Underground, and the alternative punk Boom Boom Band, which recorded for MCA. He formed the Persistence of Memory Orchestra in the ‘90s, and their high energy and artistic integrity continue to excite audiences of all ages.
Willie brings a sweep of cultural interests to his musicianship. His 1954 single “Kerouac” was covered by Tim Pressley on the Album The Wink (Drag City, 2016). In 1994 he narrated a local film titled ‘Middle Street’ made by fellow Gloucester native, independent filmmaker and co-founder of the Gloucester Writers Center, Henry Ferrini. He continues to collaborate with Ferrini on soundtracks for other films.
Lovers of experimental music, punk rock, and good old rock ‘n roll will groove to the beat of Willie Alexander and the Persistence of Memory Orchestra.
Each week Music on Meetinghouse Green partners with a different non-profit organization to raise awareness for the services they provide to the local community. At the August 16 concert, the audience is invited to contribute a freewill donation to the Grace Center, a Lifebridge North Shore day resource center serving those who are homeless. Willow Rest will provide tasty, fresh food for concert-goers.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse, home of the Unitarian Universalist Church, is located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets. The concert is handicapped accessible. Event parking is available on the green and at additional parking lots nearby in the Historic District. Folding chairs will be provided or bring your own beach chair. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the Meetinghouse.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is grateful to our 2019 sponsors who made this series possible:
Hero: Scobie Ward
Platinum Tier: J.J. & Jackie Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Harry & Mary Hintlian
Gold Tier: John and Janis Bell, Bomco, Michael & Mary Ann Bresnan
Silver Tier: Anonymous, Gib and Sarah Carey, JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Charles Nazarian, John and Sandra Ronan
Bronze Tier: Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Bill & Rose Hausman
All 2019 Music on Meetinghouse Green concerts are dedicated in honor of Linzee Coolidge and the late Beth Coolidge for their vision and generosity.
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
CAPE ANN LICENSE PLATE LOW NUMBER ONLINE AUCTION!
Cape Ann Community Foundation would like you to SAVE-THE-DATE for the Low Number Cape Ann License Plate Auction, August 26 – September 9th. Check the numbers available this year at Bidding for Good: https://www.biddingforgood.com/CapeAnnChamber
You can always order a plate today at Lovecapeann.com!
Visit the Cape Ann Chamber table at tonight’s Block Party on Main Street and we will tell what number are available in the Online Auction. We can also tell you how to order a plate at Lovecapeann.com any day of the week. Show your love for Cape Ann and give back to our fabulous communities too!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
GloucesterCast 352 with Randy ONeil, Chris McCarthy, Pat Dalpiaz, Charleen Delaney, Heidi Dallin,, Cast of Ben Butler, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/10/19
GloucesterCast 352 with Randy ONeil, Chris McCarthy, Pat Dalpiaz, Charleen Delaney, Heidi Dallin,, Cast of Ben Butler, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/10/19
When you subscribe you need to verify your email address so they know we’re not sending you spam and that you want to receive the podcast or GMG in your email. So once you subscribe check your email for that verification. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder in your email acct so you can verify that you’d like to get them via email subscription.
Topics Include:
August 24th Magnolia Road Race www.magnolialibrary.org
Pre-order the new GMG Coozies at this link The coozies are ordered- because so many people felt strongly about the two different colors I’m ordering them both
Ben Butler At Gloucester Stage- Buy Tickets Now- https://gloucesterstage.com/benbutler/
This sounds awesome! Whale watch sail aboard Schooner Lannon Fri Aug 16 8 AM – 2 PM https://schooner.starboardsuite.com/e/whale-watching-sail-1093
Group discussion regarding what we all think we know about what pineapples symbolize. Who already knows pineapples can be a symbol for swingers? Pat Dalpiaz may be the only one that did not know this?
www.thatcherellery.com New Yorker Lobster Magazine Cover Jigsaw Puzzle Has Me Sucked In- Just the right amount of challenge
We’ve now established that the official dog of GMG Beau masturbates and has a foot fetish.
Riversbend- Essex River in The Dark, Navionics navigation free app for iPhone
Boy Impaled By Umbrella At Good Harbor Beach
View from the Deck — Pat Morss
Always something to look at from the deck. In the last couple of days: One of a family of deer in the Audubon land at Eastern Point; USCG barque Eagle back and forth, here in the haze headed back into Salem for weekend festivities; sunset with Great Britain floating over the lighthouse.
Spread The GMG Love By Sharing With These Buttons:
Photos by Coleen
Good Morning Gloucester 