Summer Sampler — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

Here’s a sampling of some unrelated goings on.

Starting the day before sunrise with the full moon setting behind the Boston skyline.
Fishing vessels are all different. Ocean Venture can rig as a seiner (above) or a trawler.
Onnered was built as a small tanker, and must now have Swedish fishing connections (see bow flag).
Brigantine Corwith Cramer approaches Gloucester in the haze, doing just fine under one squaresail.
Common Eider moms share their kids’ day care duties, at Raymond Beach.
This surely isn’t an Osprey. But, we heard one landed nearby recently at the Eastern Point Audubon Sanctury.
Turkey tightrope.
Young males practicing their tail display techniques.
We know daisies spread easily, but this is ridiculous.
“Why did you humans name a tick after me? It’s humiliating.”
Eddy Egret glides in over Niles Pond.
Performs a Moon fly-by.
And departs over the ocean.

Tuesday’s afternoon view

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Tuesday afternoon volunteering at the Visitors’ Center is a great time.  Lucky to have a wonderful co-volunteer, Terry, to make the time fun.

Surfside Subs KILLA PIZZA IS HERE! 🔥

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

🎉 TODAY’S SPECIALS Thurs 6/11🎉

🍕 Buy any 18″ pizza and get an 18″ cheese pizza for ONLY $5
🍕 Buy any 16″ pizza and get a 16″ cheese pizza for ONLY $5
🍕 18″ Pizzas HALF PRICE

🦞 Fresh Lobster Rolls – $18.99

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Bring the family, grab your favorite pizza, and don’t miss out on these amazing deals!

*Pizza specials cannot be combined.
*Excludes gluten-free crusts.
*Excludes online orders.

New Playground Installed In Bay View

Posted on by Pat D

The Gloucester DPW has recently installed new playground equipment in the small neighborhood playground area in close vicinity to the Bay View Fire Station. I am not sure if it has officially opened yet. Perhaps someone can update us all.

From Seine Boat Intel On FB2- 026 Women’s elimination race schedule.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

2026 Women’s elimination race schedule. This year there will be TWO elimination races to determine which two crews will advance to face the 2026 Women’s Champions: Salty Oars, on Friday night, June 26th.

Elimination races will be held on both Saturday (June 20th) and Sunday (June 21st), with races on both days starting at 10:00AM at Pavilion Beach.

The following is the Women’s elimination race schedule:

Anniversary Lunch

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Rick and I had a wonderful and yummy lunch at the Beauport Hotel on Tuesday.  The weather was great and we ate outside.

Vote Sefathia

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
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Link to vote

Surfside Subs WICKED WEDNESDAY IS HERE! 🔥

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We’ve got the deals to make your Wednesday wicked good! 🍕🦞

🍕 Buy ANY 18″ Pizza & get an 18″ Cheese Pizza for just $5!

⭐ BONUS SPECIALS ⭐
🦞 Lobster Roll $18.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles

🍕 Buy ANY 16″ Pizza & get a 16″ Cheese Pizza for just $5

🍕 ALL 16″ Pizzas HALF PRICE!

Bring the family, feed the crew, and enjoy some of the best pizza and lobster rolls on the beach! 🌊☀️

📍 Surfside
⏰ Open Daily

*Excludes gluten-free crusts
*Excludes online orders
*Pizza specials cannot be combined

Backyard Visit From Doe and Fawn

Posted on by Pat D

A beautiful doe and its fawn visited our backyard recently. It’s been quite a while since we have seen a fawn in our immediate neighborhood so this was a special treat. They spent a fair amount of time hanging around and it reminded me of the scene in Bambi where the mother cautiously introduces Bambi to the meadow. There were definitely some lessons being shared that late afternoon! For additional story details and images, please check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook link here. It was a special opportunity to observe wildlife.

GEF’s FY26 Impact Report, “Let Sparks Fly!”, is here!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ GLOUCESTEREDUCATIONFOUNDATION

Jun 9

The Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) is thrilled to share our FY2026 Impact Report with the community! It celebrates 20 years of GEF, from the early days to today, with a focus on what your support made possible this year, including:

  • launching the GHS Medical Assisting program and O’Maley Courtyard project;
  • piloting a Drone Operator Course and LEGO science kits; and
  • sustaining beloved programs like band, theater, and O’Maley Academy.

We’re especially impressed with that incredible cover photo by GHS sophomore Shane Widtfeldt, taken in the GHS Auto Shop. Literal sparks were flying as fellow sophomore Sam Watts did some welding!

We hope you enjoy the report, and that it inspires you to support our Spring Appeal. Every gift will help fund programs in Gloucester Schools next fall: programs educators dream up, students adore, and families count on.

Thank you!