My View of Life on the Dock
Sometimes a walk on the breakwater connects you to some history.
I met Steve Macy, who is in the area on a business trip, he decide to come out and visit Eastern Point Lighthouse where his grandfather, Francis Macy was the lighthouse keeper from 1931-1941. Steve’s father lives out on the west coast and hopefully he will see this post. I provided Steve with a GMG Sticker.
Link to Eastern Point Lighthouse Information
Romeo was found yesterday in Rockport as part of their regular Thursday ride from Epping New Hampshire. That’s Retired Old Motorcyclists Eating Out. And yes, their wives and partners apparently allow them to wear those shirts! 🙂 Thanks to FOB Paula Ryan O’Brien for her on-the`spot photography!
Leader of the pack:
Fred Thibeau says “Hello!” to the Gallaghers of Two Sisters fame.
Ride on guys! Great meeting you.
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Bob Whynot wrote:
David Lufkin, our Cadet Colonel took the pictures. Rick Gonsalves and I put it together. My cousin John Zarrella is our official Chef (Woburn High class of 71). Rick, who wrote 2 books on special teams and kickers has worked at all levels of football instructing kickers even at the NFL level was able to borrow the Superbowl trophy that Brady carried in the parade so we could hold it and have pictures taken. We’ve been doing these post reunion cookouts for the last 3 five year reunions. This is the only one that we didn’t have an actual reunion the night before. Despite the threat of weather and the lack of publicity, we got 30 classmates, including Marc and Ann Crandlemire, who came from Georgia, and Jack and Barb (Murphy) Hansen, who came from Ohio. Check out my Facebook page to read more about it. Thanks.
They Take A While. But They Are Soooo Worth It!
Fired up the Weber Kettle using the snake method. Cherry for smoke.
Trimmed the fat collar off the pork shoulder and put on a dry BBQ rub.
Placed a drip tray on the charcoal grate under the shoulder and let smoke roll starting at 9:30AM. The kettle ran between 220-26 all day with very few adjustments. Didn’t open the lid til 1:30.
Spritzed the shoulder with root beer every 30 minutes or so until we got to an internal temp of 170. She sat n the stall at 160 degrees for over an hour or so.
Once the shoulder was 170, I pulled it off and cut one inch (roughly) chunks out of it. Took the drip pan that was under the but and put all the cut up ends in along with a small bottle of Sweet Baby Rays…
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Congratulations to all of our Artist Members Exhibition IV award recipients! Dan DeLouise, Bruce Brathwaite, Richard Giedd, Jude Abbe, Robert Steedman, Robin Beckwith, Paul George, JC Airoldi, Dale Ratcliff, Elizabeth Roades, Steve Kennedy, Jeff Weaver, TM Nicholas and Marny Rawls . Exhibition IV is on view through October 20th. Please join us for the reception and awards presentation on Sunday, 26th (1 -3pm). Open free to the public!
Photos from a recent visit to friend and East Gloucester resident Patti Papows delightful in-every-way butterfly and pollinator garden.
Snowberry Clearwing Moth
Although I was only able to visit for a few hours, it was wonderful to see all that she has planted for the pollinators, and as a result, all the pollinators drawn to her garden. You could spend a week in Patti’s garden and not see everything. The afternoon I was there, the deep magenta red butterfly bush was in full glorious bloom and was the star pollinator attractant of the day. Snowberry Clearwing Moths, Tiger Swallowtails, Monarchs, Catbirds, Robins, Bumble Bees, Honey Bees, and every other winged creature in the neighborhood was enjoying sweet nectar and the fruits from Patti’s blossoms. Bees and butterflies love variety and in a garden as richly planted as Patti’s, everyday is a party for the pollinators!
I am looking forward to returning to Patti’s garden when the Morning Glories are in full bloom 🙂
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FRIEND ROOM AT THE SAWYER FREE LIBRARY
The day started with work on a papier mache project creating props for the grand finale to be held at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Singing, dancing, and chiming practice, then off to the Cape Ann Museum for a tour focusing on the sea and fishing on Cape Ann, sketchbooks in hand. After returning to St. John’s there was more practice on the music for the Friday performance! More fun and exploration tomorrow!The public is invited to a review of the camp’s activities at Rockport’s Shalin Liu Performance Center Friday, August 24 at 11:15
A beautiful afternoon on Wednesday even though it had rained in the morning. When I went to the beach late in the day, the clouds showed what kind of day it was.
Last night the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a wonderful evening at Windhover Performing Arts Center hosted by Lisa Hahn who mangers this delightful facility. The highlight of the evening was two performances by the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company. All of the attendees were truly inspired by the terrific performances.
This Mini Dance Festival features free master class dance studio classes, an open rehearsal Thursday night, weather permitting two outdoor performances on the stage both Friday And Saturday night at 7 PM. Just bring a snack and some wine and enjoy, you’ll be glad you came.
I always enjoy a walkout on the breakwater, meeting people,and watching the Schooners Ardelle and the Lannon sailing in the harbor.
Gloucester is Great.
Each scene seems to tell a story that I love.
Volunteers Needed for Transcription Project: In 1895 a man named Dolliver traveled around Gloucester, MA and wrote in cursive the words carved on the tombstones. The Gloucester Cemeteries Committee is working on a transcription project that will digitize Dolliver’s work, but we need volunteers to help decipher these handwritten historical documents, which will eventually be accessible on line. If you are curious, like unlocking local history and enjoy a challenge, help us! Visit https://sites.google.com/view/volunteer-local-history/home for more information.
Daisy Nell leads campers in “Heartbeat from the Sea.” Campers learn a dance, more songs, and take off for City Hall where they meet Her Honor, Sefatia Romeo-Theken and the visiting Mayor of Gloucester, England!
Maggie Rosa leads them up to the bell tower for a panoramic view of the city, and art historian Susan Erony gives them the background of the famous WPA murals. Back to St. John’s for more music: singing and chiming. What will tomorrow bring?
Our local wildlife rehabbers Erin Hutchings and Jodi Swenson (CAPE ANN WILDLIFE) are on the front lines of trying to save our raptors from rodenticide poisoning. They have treated three juvenile Red-tailed hawks just this past week alone. Two perished and a third is barely hanging on. Tufts does necropsies on all dead raptors-98 percent have rat poison in their system. There are much safer and less cruel alternatives to second-generation rat poison Please see previous post about safer alternatives to the new second-generation deadly poisonous rodenticides.
Good Morning Gloucester 