Treasures

Posted on by Nichole S.

A couple of summers ago my boys started making a point to place spare change (if there is really such a thing) in a special little spot in a brick chimney in Rockport.  Every once in a while they would happen by and find a nickel or a quarter there, presumably, for the taking.  They would always replace it with something of their own….or, if they didn’t have anything to leave, they would ask me to take them back later in the day to make their “deposit.”   I have no idea if this is a thing or not…but, they both love/d the game.  Thatch has kind of outgrown it, but Finn still loves to play.  The other day he asked me to stop and said he was going to put in the $2 that he had in his pocket.   I told him that was too much and wasn’t as subtle.  I gave him some change…but, when I looked back I saw that he had left one of his dollar bills as well.  He absolutely loves the leaving more than the taking.

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Nutrition Series with Darren Burke – Healthy Eating on Vacation

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Did you know that
July and August are the
most popular months
to travel in the U.S.?

Planning a vacation or stay-cation
in the upcoming weeks?

Anxious about indulging and wondering
how you can stay on track
and return home guilt free?

Get excited for vacation, not stressed!

Join Darren Burke, Certified Nutritionist, for an educational lecture series that will highlight simple and effective ways to clean up your eating habits. You’ll learn about what foods are in season and recipes that incorporate those foods. Sign up and head into these warmer months feeling refreshed and healthy!

Healthy Eating on Vacation
Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:00 PM in the MAC Business Office

Sign up with Darren: dburke@macathletics.com

$5 member fee
$10 non member

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WHAT IS THAT BUTTERFLY ON THE BEACH THAT LOOKS LIKE A SMALL MONARCH?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

There are several butterflies that people often mistake for Monarchs. Among them are two members of the Vanessa genus and they are Painted Ladies and Red Admirals.

Monarchs are on the wing at the dunes at Good Harbor Beach, attracted to the Common Milkweed growing abundantly throughout. For the past several months, we have had an influx of Red Admirals. They aren’t seen in the dunes as much as are the Monarchs; you’ll find them right on the sand at the beach. They are drinking moisture found in the sand, especially at the wrack line, seeking minerals and salt. Red Admirals are commonly referred to as the ‘Friendly Red Admiral’ because they alight on people’s skin, drinking salty human perspiration.

When wings are folded Red Admirals are beautifully disguised against beach and bark textures; when their wings are open they flash bright red-orange bands across their upper and lower wings, which sometimes leads people to believe they are a ‘small’ Monarch.

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THANK YOU PIPL VOLUNTEERS!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

We PiPl volunteer monitors had a sweet get together last night to celebrate our three fledged Piping Plovers. Not everyone could attend and I didn’t take the photo until several had already departed. Despite the fact that the City prematurely dismantled the Piping Plover refuge, it didn’t dampen our spirits. It was super to talk to fellow volunteers and learn more about them while sharing a beautiful cake that Heather Hall had made, with some fantastic Sangria, made by Laurie Sawin.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our fantastic volunteers for your hours of dedication. It was a great year for PiPls at Good Harbor Beach. We hope our Mama and Papa return next year, and if they do, we will be even more prepared!

TONIGHT Support GHS Soccer by going or ordering out from Tonno!

Posted on by Catherine

Waiting for  Tonno take out – not bad!

Tonno (978) 879-4795, 2 Main Street, Gloucester MA

Francesca cocktail

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Better to dine in or support a community cause like tonight. However, good to know T3- Tonno Takeout Tuesday is an option!

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O’Maley Middle School Free Preforming Arts Performance – Thursday 7/18

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Please join us:

When: 12 noon on Thursday, July 18th

Where: O’Maley Innovation Middle School Auditorium

What: 60+ O’Maley Academy Drama Camp students will perform 2 short plays:

Us and Them by David Campton and The First People by Faye Davis and Company. 

Admission is free.

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Nov 14, 1949 Benjamin C. landing 200,000 lbs redfish.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarCaptain Joe and Sons Wholesale Lobster Company

Bobby Ryan found this in his basement.  The Benjamin C was our Grandfather Captain Joe Ciaramitaro’s boat and it was named after our Great Grandafther Benny Curcuru.

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Visitors to Gloucester-151

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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Family from Israel

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Couple from Springfield Mass headed on a Whale Watch.

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Ladies from New Jersey headed out on a whale watch

Harbormaster TJ Ciarametaro Talks About New Kayak Racks Being Installed in #GloucesterMA and The Importance Of Labeling Your Kayak To Help @USCG Identify Missing Crafts

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Did you know the city is putting up Kayak storage places near landings and that you can apply for one?

All the info is on the City harbormaster page- https://gloucesterma.mooringinfo.com/

 

 

Gloucester Map 1937

Posted on by Pat D

A lovely map of the Gloucester/Rockport area is a bonus find from the 1937-38 Gloucester City Directory. Here’s a small portion of it which generates a few observations:

The current Tavern on the Harbor was previously the site of a home for “Aged Women”!

Trask Oaks appears to have been a neighborhood in the vicinity of Trask Street. Were there prominent oak trees nearby perhaps?

It’s interesting to note that many of the wharves are named.

So many schoolhouses! I don’t think those kids walked “five miles uphill both ways in the snow and rain” , though it may have been uphill!

Do you notice the steam ferry route?

I hope you like looking at old maps as much as I do!

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Vintage #Castiron #Hibachi Restore Pics and Description Start To Finish

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The pick up and inspection:
While it was obvious the hibachi had never been used, there was a fair amount of surface rust on the cooking grid, cookbox and hardware that held everything together. The wood base was dusty and faded.

Further inspection and breaking down:

The thing rod that holds the wood handles to the cooking grid had the most surface rust but all the nuts came free after hitting them with the wire brush and steel wool.  Same for the nuts that held the wood base to the cook box.

Cleaning:

The tools used were steel wool, wire brush, abrasive sponge and a rag.

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Started out hitting any and all surface rust with the small wire brush and then…

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GloucesterCast 345 with Warren Waugh, Cidalia Schwatrz, Cast Of The 39 Steps, Chris McCarthy, Nichole Schrafft, Kim Smith, and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/14/19

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GloucesterCast 345 with Warren Waugh, Cidalia Schwatrz, Cast Of The 39 Steps, Chris McCarthy, Nichole Schrafft, Kim Smith, and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 7/14/19

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Topics Include:
Glorious Weekend
Pat Dalpiaz’ GMG  Local Oyster Specials Chart Is Live- Let us know if we’re missing anything
Bluefin Blowout Coming Up! July 25-27th www.bluefinblowout.com
39 Steps At Gloucester Stage- http://gloucesterstage.com/39steps/ 
Cast: AMANDA COLLINS, LEWIS D. WHEELER, PAUL MELENDY, GABRIEL KUTTNER.  With Bob Walsh, Malachi Rosen and Heidi Dallin
Not-so-secret secret spot which we won’t reveal
Finally Got On Board The P/V Numnum (party vessel) and it was glorious
Split AC Units- Who installs AC, then layers winter pajamas and hoodies and then turns the AC down even more and runs the AC when it’s 60 degrees outside and turns on the bathroom heater while the AC is running?
Yella