aaand I think I had this when we were down in the third quarter-
“Jacksonville offensive line is getting gassed. We’re going to win this game.”
Portrait of Chris of The Pewter Shop
Jewelry, pewter, and gifts.
https://www.rockport-pewter.com/
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Visitor from Chicago
Visitor from Chicago visiting friend from Middleton Mass
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Chorus of Coyotes
Listen to this racket! We came home from a great night out with friends only to be greeted by this chorus of coyotes. You obviously can’t see anything, but they sounded like they were super close. Creepy.
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Pet of the Week- Mr. Tiffany & Champ
My buddy Champ and I are here together looking for our second chance at love. We are a bonded pair and adore spending time playing, grooming, napping and investigating side-by-side. Are you ready for two? Our owner had to make a difficult choice after the hurricanes that hit the Virgin Islands and they were unable to keep us but wanted to make sure that we stayed together. We were lucky enough to get a flight out to safety and new possibilities here at the shelter. I am a special needs kitty because I have the early stages of gingivitis and will need extra dental care in the future. But don’t let that scare you! I promise the extra care I need will only make me more grateful resulting in more nights snuggling on the couch together! Are you ready to open up your heart and home to two adorable transplants? Come in to visit today! To find out more about Mr. Tiffany and Champ and all of the available animals at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter please visit our website:capeannanimalaid.org
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Main Street 1947: those were the days my friend
The 1947 Gloucester High Yearbook contained the following ad page.
I thought it would be interesting to see what is in the places of these businesses today as well as pictures of these businesses from that time period. I went to the Gloucester Municipal Archives in City Hall for help. Three volunteers worked hard to help me–thanks to Sandy Williams, Mary Williams and Sue Wright–but we did not succeed in finding pictures of Main Street from the 1940s. We did find what you see below. Most of these are very poor quality as they are cell phone pictures taken of photos that are probably 50 years old or so. We did determine that the numbering systems hasn’t changed much over the years, so that was a big help.
This is 120-122 Main, former home of Dr. George Barron, optometrist. The Franklin is 118 Main Street today.
Google maps pretty clearly shows where this is today.
You can see North Shore Furniture on the corner here listed at 161-163 Main St. I think today this is DIVA.
Blanchards Jeweler shown here, listed in the 1971 City Directory at 125 Main.
The Hesperus Diner’s currently doing business as Supreme Roast Beef.
136 Main Street, previously Sandler’s Jewelers, is now the Curtain Shop. I understand the original building burned down and was rebuilt.
According to the volunteers, M.B. Wright Stationer at 108 Main used to be “the old waiting station” for late bus pickup for Gloucester students. It’s listed as “Proctor Brothers Building”.
Charles H. Swift at 133 Main is a bit of a mystery as Larsens is listed at 131 Main and the Looking Good Salon is listed at 135. It seems apparent that establishment was nearby.
AF Silva Custom Tailor at 89 1/2 Main must previously have been near today’s Brass Monkey, formerly the site of Palazolas.
I hope this brings back some nice memories for you.
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’10 Reasons to Eat More Fish’ Contest
GloucesterTEASE™ CONTEST for the Best ‘Healthy Fish Recipe’
Beginning ‘Fish Friday’ January 19th on GloucesterTEASE FB, we’ll be posting each day – “10 Reasons to Eat More Fish.’
Day #1 REASON to EAT MORE FISH – ‘Nature’s Antidepressant’
Essential omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish (salmon, mackerel and fresh tuna) are important for healthy brain function and “may play a role in maintaining or improving mental health and stability,” according to a study from University of South Australia
CONTEST RULES – Share your favorite healthy seafood recipe here or on FB in comments each day. One recipe entry per day per person. Fish used in recipes must be Atlantic Fresh Fish.
Winner will be announced at the end of the month for the – ><))))):> ‘Best, Healthiest’ Fish Recipe
#LocalFishFreshFish #FreshFishAreLocalFish #FridayNightFishNight#GloucesterMA
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GloucesterCast 261 with Pat Slade, Ken Reihl, Kerry McKenna, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Paul Morrison, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro
GloucesterCast 261 with Pat Slade, Ken Reihl, Kerry McKenna, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro
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Free Tickets To Cape Ann Community Cinema – Share this post on Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets to Cape Ann Community Cinema, The Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website
Pat Slade, New Board of Directors President From The Manchester Cricket
www.rockportmusic.org/cape-ann-divas
Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Update
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NOT ONE, BUT TWO SNOWY OWLS ON THE BACKSHORE, PERCHED WITHIN METERS OF ONE ANOTHER! -By Kim Smith
Golden Eyes of the Snowy in the Golden Light of Sunset
Snowy Owls once again this January drew crowds along the backshore Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Fans were treated to not one, but two Snowies, and for quite a good amount of time they were perched within meters of one another–the paler owl (most likely a male) sat atop the corner of the Ocean Inn and the owl with heavily barred feather patterning (most likely a female) perched at the top of a phone pole.
With the clear distinction between the owl’s feather patterns I think we could name the Snowies–the female, Hedwig (thank you Michele for the suggestion) and the male, Bubo. The scientific name for the Snowy Owl is Bubo scandiacus and the name Bubo may help us remember that fact.
The photos were taken Saturday and I’ll have time to post Sunday’s tomorrow.
Notice how perfectly Bubo blends amidst the surrounding rocks.
It’s no wonder why the Snowies are drawing such crowds. Most owl species are nocturnal; Snowy Owls are diurnal, which means they hunt during daylight hours. It is logical when you think about the continuous daylight of the Arctic, they must be able to hunt during the day. Snowy Owls wintering in our region hunt during both the day and night, depending on what type of prey they are after.
SNOWY OWL WATCHING ETIQUETTE: The following are some helpful tips for watching Snowy Owls. You will get better photographs and you won’t stress out the Snowies.
- Watch from a comfortable distance–comfortable for the bird that is. Nothing makes the Owls more stressed than people getting too close.
- Please keep children from throwing rocks towards the Snowy or anywhere within the vicinity of the Owl.
- Please don’t allow dogs to play near the Snowies.
- Slamming doors, radios blasting, barking dogs, and loud mufflers all stress the Snowies.
Hedwig and Bubo have an ability to tolerate some human activity nonetheless, we want to help them survive and protect their time here on our shores. When Snowies are perching, it’s not for our enjoyment (although beautiful) but because they are either resting or on the look out for their next meal. After all, if they have a good hunting season and survive the winter, perhaps they will return next year!
Fellow photographer friend Dave shared the above photo. You can see the guy is waaaayyyyy too close to Bubo and has caused him to flush.
Snowy Owls have wonderfully expressive faces. Hedwig’s eyes lit up in the setting sun.
Female Hedwig perched in the distance on the far left, male Bubo perched on the corner of the Inn, to the right.
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Lanesville, 2012
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Lots of fun at the State Pier
Had a great time photographing these beautiful ducks on Friday. They are so cute and unusual.
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Wingaersheek Beach winter walk: sunrise, boulders, sand ripples
and a frost weathered shell-cracked horseshoe crab. Sequential views and hues in response to requests for Wingaersheek Beach photographs.
I needed a flashlight at first, mostly for the ice, long stretches in the parking lot then frozen ice scoops in the dry sand. I waited for sunrise, returing to spots I’ve favored since I was a little girl, adding glances back in the direction of Wheeler’s Point, where my parents lived, and over picnic boulders and slide pools out to Annisquam Lighthouse. The light was simultaneously a ring of orange mauve fire and rosy pale violet gray. More photos:
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Gloucester Smiles-823
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Lanes Cove Sunset
Ran out for a quick sunset last night. The sun is setting farther to the left these days so after checking out a few of my usual spots, I decided on Lanes Cove where thankfully the tide was low enough to get down on rocks just before the sun dipped below the horizon! 
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Tickets For Todays Patriots Game Are Available As Low As $570
Seats still available for The Patriots AFC Championship Game! check out the stadium map-
Tickets available as low as $570 on SeatGeek!
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Tacos Lupita for Lunch
The food is great and so is the advice. Taco salad with beef and a Gordita
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Latitude 43 Sushi
25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
The Serenitee Rewards Card allows you earn points towards free food and experiences every time you dine at one of our restaurants. You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. All you have to do is put your Rewards Card next to your credit card when you pay. Here are the standard rewards:
2,500 points = Free Appetizer, Salad or Dessert
3,500 points = Pizza, Sushi Roll or Sharing Platter
5,500 points = Free Entrée
10,000+ points = Tickets to special events, like wine dinners and cocktail parties,
plus some fun rewards we’re still dreaming up.
But there’s more…
- We also add surprises through the year. You might find a free appetizer show up on your card for TWK, or lunch at 15 Walnut, or sushi at Opus.
- You always get a free entrée and dessert to celebrate your birthday month
- You can attend…
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A BOY, AN ICEBOAT, AND A DOG
Wonderful fun to see the ice boat racing on Niles Pond. The black lab has had no problem navigating the ice while trotting alongside his boy 🙂
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Burnham House in Winter
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Good Harbor and Magnolia on Thursday
On Thursday with the sun and less wind, Good Harbor had lots of surfers, Stand Up Paddle boarders and walkers taking advantage of the sunshine. The below paddle boarder was actually in Magnolia Harbor.
Good Morning Gloucester 