Raising the Flag

Did you ever wonder how they got the Greasy Pole flag in place? Here you go…. Thanks, guys! I think it’s cool I got to see the flag taken down Saturday night and back up again on Sunday!

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And, to top things off…..looks like they add MORE grease

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Do not forget to set your DVR to watch Gloucester’s Own Meg Colby

Team Meg is in Seattle to participate in the 2018 Special Olympics, we are so proud of Meg and all the athletics.  Good Luck Meg, we will be cheering you on.

Go Meg Colby

Meg Family

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Jerome Rand and ‘Mighty Sparrow’ completing their circumnavigation, at 10:00 Saturday morning

Joey:

Here are Jerome Rand and ‘Mighty Sparrow’ coming by our house, completing their circumnavigation, at 10:00 Saturday morning.  The enlargement is a bit like a painting with the heat distortion.  They made it for Fiesta!

Best, Pat Morss

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Congratulations, Michael Sanfilippo! Saturday’s Greasy Pole Champion!

Only the 2nd walker of the first “real” round, Michael Sanfilippo grabbed the flag in what I have to believe was record breaking time.

Congratulations, Michael!  Saturday’s Greasy Pole Champion!

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“Gloucester Greasy Pole Winner Fulfills Childhood Dream” WBZ-TV Boston CBS interviews Frank Taormina

Juli McDonald WBZ-TV Boston CBS  channel 4 news Interview with Friday night’s champion, Frank Taormina 

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Link to WBZ channel 4  Fiesta 2018 story 

https://wp.me/pgc8v-3SmG?anvt=3

 

SCHOONER LANNON SAILING BY THE GREASY POLE

Picture perfect view of the Greasy Pole and Schooner Lannon!

Niles Beach and Gate Lodge, Gloucester Massachusetts then and now

circa 1900 vs 2018

gate lodge and niles beach ca.1890

Moving ivy –

ivy clad Gate Lodge built 1888, photograph ca.1900  Vs. ivy clad stone marker and grounds today

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Magnolia Farmers Market

After all the goodies from Fiesta, Monday will be a good day and get some fresh veggies at the Magnolia Farmers Market.