Bids, Budgets, & Beer (and tacos)!

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bids budgets beer-100.jpgBidding jobs is half art and half engineering. There are many different ways to do it and about a million factors to consider. It’s a challenge that we all face. We know its not an easy subject, and that it’s a little outside the comfort zone, but that’s why we have the tacos and beer.  We will hear about the journeys, processes and methods from 4 different professionals across the building industry. We’ll wash it all down with True North beer and tacos by La Victoria. Can you honestly think of a better way to spend your Thursday? Bring your crew! 

When: Thursday, July 25th, 5-8
Where: True North Ale Company
116 County Road
Ipswich, MA

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HUGE PLANT SALE AT CEDAR ROCK GARDENS!

If you are looking for something to fill in a planter or a spot in the garden, we can help you out! That heat wave was a doozy! We hope everyone stayed cool and your gardens stayed watered. We are having a sale until Monday, July 29th. As always, the produce fridge at the nursery is filled with all the beautiful veggies coming out of the field right now so make sure you take a look at what’s new in there!

20% off
Hanging baskets
Flower boxes
perennials

50% off all annuals

Thanks,

Elise and Tucker Smith
Cedar Rock Gardens

In Stock today!

Vegetables

Lettuce mix
Salanova mix
Cauliflower bishop
Kale Toscano
Kale winterbor
Broccoli gypsy
Turnip haukuri
Chard
Kohlrabi mix
Scallions
Beets touchstone gold
Beets red ace
Tomato polish linguisa ‘big John’
Tomato estivation
Tomato green zebra
Tomato mr stripey
Tomato German Johnson
Tomato constoluto Genovese
Tomato Cherokee purple
Tomato striped German
Tomato red Brandywine
Tomato new girl
Tomato big beef
Tomato celebrity
Tomato Arkansas traveler
Tomato San Marzano
Tomato black cherry
Summer squash zephyr
Zucchini Dunja
Zucchini noche
Zucchini crostata romanesco
Summer squash multipik
Cucumber green fingers
Cucumber Corinto
Cucumber marketmore
Cucumber northern pickling
Winter squash butternut Waltham
Cantaloupe halona
Cantaloupe Hannah’s choice
Watermelon sugar baby
Eggplant orient charm
Eggplant Beatrice
Eggplant orient express
Eggplant Nadia
Pepper cayenne red rocket
Pepper cayenne arapahoe
Pepper joe e Parker
Pepper Hungarian hot wax
Pepper mad hatter
Pepper Bolivian rainbow
Pepper padron
Pepper sweet ace
Pepper Carmen
Pepper flavor burst yellow
Pepper gormet orange
Pepper intruder
Pepper jimmy nardello
Pepper red knight
Pepper escamillo
Pepper Cornito Rosso
Pepper cornito giallo
Microgreens
Lettuce bowls

Annual flowers

Zinnia Benary giant orange
Zinnia Benary giant salmon rose
Zinnia giant dahlia flower yellow
Zinnia profusion yellow
Zinnia profusion white
Angelonia super blue
Calendula dawn series apricot
Calendula princess mix
Calendula orange King
Calendula snow princess
Aster king sized mix
Verbena Bonariensis
Strawflower copper red
Strawflower mix
Dianthus chabaud picotee mix
Salvia evolution violet
Celosia fresh look gold
Ageratum red flint
Ageratum blue
Gomphrena fireworks
Gomphrena strawberry fields
Gomphrena formula mix
Salvia vista red
Salvia Victoria blue
Salvia Victoria white
Salvia citrus scent
Amaranthus red tails
Portulaca sundial scarlet
Portulaca mango
Portulaca sundial peppermint
Portulaca sundial fuschia
Gerbera daisy festival mix
Nasturtium whirlybird golden yellow
Nasturtium whirlybird cherry rose
Nasturtium trailing mix
Nasturtium Alaska
Superbena lilac blue
Superbena royal peach keen
Superbena lanai twister pink
Superbena Royal iced cherry
Rudbeckia cherry brandy
Argyranthemum vanilla butterfly
Argyranthemum golden butterfly
Cuphea fairy dust pink
Alyssum purple/Lavendar mix
Alyssum snow crystals
Begonia bossa nova night fever papaya
Begonia dragon wing red
Begonia top hat scarlet
Polka dot plant red splash
Begonia gryphon
Begonia bossa nova orange
Begonia on top sunset shades
Impatients New Guinea Apollo lilac
Coleus great falls iguaza
Coleus Main Street sunset boulevard
Begonia bossa nova pink glow
Impatience New Guinea sonic orange
Impatience New Guinea infinity blushing Crimson
Impatience rocapulco wisteria
Begonia nonstop mocha mix
Browalia endless flirtation
Impatience New Guinea infinity white
Sweet potato vine marguerite
Ipomoea sweet Caroline red
Sweet potato vine tricolor
Hypoestes hippo pink
Fuchsia dark eyes
Fuchsia swing time
Supertunia mulberry charm
Supertunia Bordeaux
Supertunia vista Fuschia
Calibrachoa superbells double ruby
Calibrachoa superbells blue moon punch
Calibrachoa superbells double or hi
Calibrachoa superbells morning star
Lantana Luscious citrus blend
Lantana luscious marmalade
Calibrachoa superbells tropical sunrise
Lantana lemon zest
Lantana luscious berry blend
Lantana bandana pink
Lobelia Rivera rose
Petunia vista silverberry
Dichondra silver falls
Marigold giant orange
Marigold giant yellow
Sedum ember reefs
Euphorbia diamond delight
Artemesia silver bullet
Osteospermum soprano purple
Osteospermum orange symphony
Karalee petite pink
Eucalyptus
Fountain grass
Petunia cappuccino
Fuchsia dark eyes
Fuchsia swing time
Geranium American cherry rose
Geranium caliente rose

Annual herbs

Curly parsley
Flat leaf parsley
Basil tulsi
Basil lettuce leaf
Basil Genovese
Basil sweet Thai
Basil lemon Mrs. Burns
Arugula
Dill Superdukat
Dill Hera
Cilantro
Marshmallow
Salad Burnett
Hyssop
Chervil
sweet annie
cutting celery

Perennial Flowers

Cardinal flower
Butterfly weed
Ice plant
Hosta August white
Bidens beezar fire wheel
Speedwell first love
Speedwell white water
Flowering maple
Joseph’s coat
Coreopsis cruzin Route 66
Meadowsweet
Globe thistle
Cinquefoil monarchs velvet
Phlox spring delight
Silkweed hello yellow
Coral bells palace purple
Aster beauty dark blue
Annis hyssop
Spires blue mist
Hollyhock
Columbine McKenna Giants mix
Columbine blue jay
Columbine Crimson star
Purple prince
Eupatorium gateway
Veronica enchanted indigo

Perennial Herbs

Lemongrass
Lavender hidcote blue
Catmint
Savory winter creeping
Marjoram compact
Sweet marjoram
Lovage
Lemon mint bee balm
Catnip
Lemongrass
Chocolate mint
Variegated pineapple mint
Wild bergamot
Lemon balm
Greek oregano
Italian oregano
Red creeping thyme
White creeping thyme
Sage tricolor
Roman chamomile
Feverfew
Summer savory
St. John’s wort
Horseradish
Bronze fennel
Rosemary
lemon Verbena

Perennial edibles

Asparagus pacific purple
Asparagus jersey knight
Black raspberry Bristol
Black raspberry Mac black
Blueberry duke
Blueberry bluecrop
Blueberry northland
Black raspberry Chester
Red raspberry Caroline

House plants/Tropicals

Juncus twisted arrow
Haworthia window plant
Hens and chicks
Canna lily cannova bronze
Succulents

please call or email with any questions.

thank you!
All the best,
Cedar Rock Gardens

If you haven’t been to Mermaid Tales

You are missing some great gifts.  Cute store next to Walgreens with great gifts from soaps to jewelry.

Mermaid Tales

205 Main Street

Gloucester, MA  01930

978-282-3132

GloucesterCast 349 with Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Mark Price “Skippy From Family Ties”, Comedy Warrior Joe Kashnow , Nichole Schrafft, Susan Lipsett, Chris McCarthy and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/24/19

GloucesterCast 349 with Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Mark Price “Skippy From Family Ties”, Comedy Warrior Joe Kashnow , Nichole Schrafft, Susan Lipsett, Chris McCarthy and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/24/19

 

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Topics Include:

Taped At the Crow’s Nest -Thank You To Greg and Mary Ann

Chris McCarthy- If you find out you only have two weeks to live.  Streaking on a sports field.

Mark Price- Skippy From Family Ties Born in 68 what did you do for your 50th birthday?

How old were you when Family Ties was taping- Even though you played a sorta geeky character on the show how does a kid handle the women and being famous in LA when you’re young?  Did you make any mistakes?

Did you ever get married?  

Joe Kashnow Comedy Warrior Trained by Bob Saget

What is the premise behind Comedy Warriors Healing Through Humor?

Bob Saget playing douchey Bob Saget on Entourage was awesome!

Family Ties is an American sitcom that aired on NBC for seven seasons, premiering on September 22, 1982, and concluding on May 14, 1989. The series, created by Gary David Goldberg, reflected the move in the United States from the cultural liberalism of the 1960s and 1970s to the conservatism of the 1980s.[3] This culture was particularly expressed through the relationship between young Republican Alex P. Keaton (portrayed by Michael J. Fox) and his ex-hippie parents, Steven and Elyse Keaton (portrayed by Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter).

The show won multiple awards, including three consecutive Emmy Awards for Michael J. Fox as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

What is a stand up comedian’s diet when you’re on the road so much?

Cigar Cruise on The Lannon Recap

COMEDY SHOW – “SKIPPY & THE COMEDY WARRIORS”

21 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 226-3800 • http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com 7:30PM

As any comedian will tell you, the most poignant comedy comes from pain. And no one knows this better than a service member with a life-changing injury, like combat veteran Joe Kashnow, performing this special show with host Marc Price, best known as Skippy from the classic TV hit, “Family Ties.”

A LIMITED NUMBER OF MILITARY VETERANS’ TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FREE. EMAIL CAPEANNCINEMA@GMAIL.COM TO RESERVE.

Come on out to The Nest tomorrow for the taping, should be fun and Greg Souza makes the best Bloodies in town!

Shoutout To Minglewood Harborside for The Awesome Spicy Littlenecks

Bluefin Blowout Up To 65 Boats registered.  www.bluefinblowout.com

New CATA Administrator Announced –Three-Year Employment Contract Signed

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (July 23, 2019) – The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) Advisory Board announced today the appointment of Felicia S. Webb as the new CATA Administrator.

Webb, who has been serving as Interim Administrator since late last year, signed a three-year employment contract.  She succeeds Paul Talbot and brings to the position a deep knowledge of regional transit operations and finances, a network of relationships, familiarity with the key challenges facing the Authority, and a passion for public transportation.

Jim Destino, CATA Advisory Board Chair, said “The Advisory Board is confident Ms. Webb will provide innovative leadership that will build a promising outlook and vision for the Authority.  She is eager to work with and listen to customers and businesses to develop and implement long-term strategies that will enhance operations.  Under her direction she will lead CATA through and past the next phase of planning for delivering quality regional transportation.”

Ms. Webb will provide strategic leadership in the overall operation of the Authority by working with the Advisory Board, the executive management team, staff, and external stakeholders to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies in support of Cape Ann’s public transportation system as governed by MGL Chapter 161B.  She will ensure adherence to the mission of the Authority to provide excellent customer service through efficient, reliable, safe, and affordable transit options to all of its customers and communities.

Quentin Callewaert joins Fly Amero this evening @ The Rhumb Line 7 pm 7.24.2019

Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, July 24 – 7pm
My Musical Guest: QUENTIN CALLEWAERT!
Face it.  The kid is a marvel.  Quentin Callewaert comes to
the Rhumb Line this week bringing songs he’s too young to
know but does, guitar licks he’s too young to play but plays
the hell out of, and a stage presence beyond his youth,
acquired and mastered.  He’s the whole package, plus… he’s
single, girls!  Quentin and I always have a great time playing
together.  I’ll try to keep up. 🙂 ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe!  Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
7/31 – Allen Estes
8/07 – Lisa Marie (tentative)
8/14 – Dan King
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Design of Mine’s Summer Sip n Shop with John Jerome 6-8pm July 24, 2019

Design of Mine’s Summer Events !

 

 

Don’t miss out on a night filled with
LIVE MUSIC,
SHOPPING & REFRESHMENTS

WEDNESDAY July 24th
6-8PM

 

Enjoy an added bonus of 50% off select pieces of Joseph Ribkoff !

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Virginia Lee Burton Writing Cottage & LCC news: scholarship deadline and ice cream social

Two reminders:

July 31: Deadline approaching for Scholarship Opportunity

Do you live on Cape Ann?  Do you have a child in Grade 4 or above who struggles with reading and spelling?  Would you like to see that child gain two or three grade levels in his or her reading ability in the next school year?  The Virginia Lee Burton Writing Cottage Committee is offering two full $6000 scholarships for 1:1 instruction for the 2019-2020 school year.   For more information or for an application, contact Robin Carlo here    Applications will be accepted through July 31.

August 4th Ice Cream Social and Children’s Program

Reading some wonderful excerpts from Virginia Lee Bruton’s book, Life Story, followed by arts and crafts project

 

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Bluefin Blowout Schedule of Events

Keep this photo handy so that you can plan your weekend around all of the exciting events happening as part of this year’s Bluefin Blowout at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort.

For much more information about the biggest bluefin tuna tournament in the Northeast, click HERE:  http://bluefinblowout.com/

Come down to experience the fun and help make an impact in the efforts to #endalz

Alzheimer’s Association

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Lunch at Minglewood Harborside

We’ve been looking for a chance to sit outside on the newly redesigned patio at Minglewood, so we stopped for lunch recently. We were not disappointed! There is plenty of outdoor seating, attentive staff and yummy menu choices. I noticed a wide range of customers: families, senior citizens, young adults, locals as well as visitors. We ordered freckles (fried pickles) and I had a fish burrito; Jim had the Cobb Salad and we treated ourselves to dessert.

Bonus—I submitted my Serenitee card and our server Lucas informed me I am almost to a free entree!

Bids, Budgets, & Beer (and tacos)!

grandbanksbp's avatarCape Ann Home

bids budgets beer-100.jpgBidding jobs is half art and half engineering. There are many different ways to do it and about a million factors to consider. It’s a challenge that we all face. We know its not an easy subject, and that it’s a little outside the comfort zone, but that’s why we have the tacos and beer.  We will hear about the journeys, processes and methods from 4 different professionals across the building industry. We’ll wash it all down with True North beer and tacos by La Victoria. Can you honestly think of a better way to spend your Thursday? Bring your crew! 

When: Thursday, July 25th, 5-8
Where: True North Ale Company
116 County Road
Ipswich, MA

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GloucesterCast 348 with Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Heath Ellis, Michael Dekoster, Daisy Nell, Chris McCarthy and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/23/19

GloucesterCast 348 with Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Heath Ellis, Michael Dekoster, Daisy Nell, Chris McCarthy and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/23/19

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Bluefin Blowout Coming Up! July 25-27th www.bluefinblowout.com
Kay Ellis Memorial fundraiser Kay Ellis Scholarship Fundraiser Info August 19th, 2019 Tickets here
Dockwa testimonials from Daisy Nell Chairwoman of Gloucester Schooner Festival, Captain Heath Ellis of The Thomas Lannon and Michael Dekoster Executive director of Maritime Gloucester
Schooner Festival Information and official website link- https://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/
Daisy Nell’s new Book-Winnie at the Wheel
Magnolia Pier Fundraiser Cheers To The Pier
Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 4 PM – 9 PM
Shore Road, Gloucester, MA  01930

 

Stage Fort Park Pedestrian and Traffic Advisory for Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (July 22, 2019) – The City of Gloucester has issued a pedestrian and traffic advisory for Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 in and around Stage Fort Park.

Stage Fort Park will be open and operate as expected however the Upper Lot at Stage Fort Park will be closed for film production staging.  General parking in that lot will be unavailable with the exception of handicapped spots.  There will be resident and visitor parking available at the Little League parking lot and lower lot adjacent to The Cupboard Restaurant.

Local traffic and access will be managed with lot attendants, posted signs and police details. Lane shifts and/or alternating one-way traffic may be required and implemented based on the work and direction of the detail officers.

As always, drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution and patience navigating through and around Stage Fort Park.  The City of Gloucester appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation.

SEA-ROCKET!

What is that wonderful succulent yet scrubby-looking green plant we see growing on our local beaches? You are most likely looking at American Sea-rocket (Cakile edentula). Named for its rocket-shaped berries, Sea-rocket is a native annual. It grows in dry sand and is pollinated by beetles, moths, butterflies, flies, and bees. The edible flowers and peppery, succulent leaves, which taste somewhat like horseradish, attract myriad species of tiny insects as well.

Sea-rocket reseeds itself each year all around New England beaches and thrives in the poor medium of dry sand, above the high tide line. In springtime, along the Massachusetts coastline, you will see tiny shoots emerging and by early summer the multi-branching plant can grow two feet wide and equally as tall.

Throughout the Piping Plover’s time spent at Good Harbor Beach, Sea-rocket is an important plant, providing shade on hot summer days, protection from the wind, and attracts a smorgasbord of insects that both the adults and tiniest of chicks depend upon for their diets.

Piping Plover chicks and adults forage for small insects at Sea-rocket.

Sea-rocket growth progression-

The first photo was taken on April 6, 2019. You can see that there is no vegetation growing in the roped off area.

The second photo was taken about one month later, at the time our Piping Plovers began nesting. Notice the tiny shoots of Sea-rocket beginning to emerge.

The third photo was taken during the second week of July. Look how beautifully the Sea-rocket is growing in the roped off area. The fourth photo shows the same area after the PiPl refuge was dismantled and the Sea-rocket raked over.

Three Piping Plover chicks finding shelter beneath the Sea-rocket foliage.