Monday we travelled from Bengaluru to Hassan. Barbara climbed to the top of Shravanbelagola to see the statue of Gomateshwara.After lunch we motored to Belor to visit the only Hoysala temple still in active worship.
Ice Sailing on Niles Pond
These “ice sailors” were enjoying the blue skies this past weekend on Niles Pond. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen ice sailing in action but it’s fun to watch!
Apparently the Dutch were some of the first to experiment with ice sailing, not to break speed records, but to transport goods across frozen lakes and rivers. They modified their traditional vessels by strapping blades or runners to the hull so that their shipping businesses would continue to be profitable during the long winter months. In the 1930s and 40s it was quite the sport in the US before the automobile took the speed spotlight. See link for more info.
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8th Annual Rotary Polar Plunge
The Gloucester Rotary Club is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Polar Plunge to help make Polio history!
FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON
On Saturday, February 3rd from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
At Long Beach in front of the Cape Ann Motor Inn
Please park at Good Harbor Beach and take the free shuttle bus to the polar plunge
Free admission: Make donations to #EndPolioNow campaign at: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/polio/team/Gloucester
The Gloucester Rotary Club will again host clubs from Rotary District 7930 (eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire) for the 8th annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Long Beach in Gloucester. The event is part of Rotary International’s ongoing campaign to eradicate polio in our lifetime. Several hundred people are expected to plunge into the cold waters off Cape Ann this year. Last year, over 300 people braved the icy waters, raising more than $120,000. Since the first Rotary Polar Plunge in 2011, Massachusetts Rotarians have raised over a half-million dollars with this event. Since 1985, Polio has been the signature cause for Rotary International as it has teamed up with partners including The Global Poverty Project, The Global Eradication Initiative, The World Health Organization, and UNICEF. Since that time, more than a billion dollars have been raised among Rotary clubs worldwide and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
More information on Rotary’s #EndPolioNow campaign can be found at www.EndPolio.org. This year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has again pledged a 2:1 match for every dollar Rotarians and friends raise toward eradication efforts.
A 60-cents donation can make the difference in changing a person’s life.
Please support Gloucester Rotarians as they brave the icy waters to help eradicate polio in our lifetime. The goal for the plunge is $125,000. Supporters can text “polio” to 71777 or visit www.GloucesterRotary.org to make a donation.
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Brisk Paddle
Kudos to this paddler for getting out and making the most of a brisk January day! Thanks to Paul Horovitz for sending the photo along.
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Marine Railways Always a Sight to See
We visited the Railways recently. As always, I am struck by the industrial beauty of the place. I am grateful they are available for visits.
This visit brought to mind a couple of stops from the past:
Always changing, forever beautiful.
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Here’s What Tony Kornheiser Had To Say About The Tom Brady WEEI Hang Up
I’ve been a follower of The Tony Kornheiser Show for years and years. His podcast and team are fantastic.
Listen as they talk about WEEI, Alex Reimer the host who called Tom Brady’s 5 year old daughter a “piss-ant”. and what they would do as management at WEEI.
Subscribe to it here- http://www.tonykornheisershow.com/
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Join Us On The Winter Birding Boat Trip
The Chamber is doing the Winter Birding Boat Trip again this year!
Weather permitting, we will be going out on Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 8:00 AM to Noon. The cost of this wonderful excursion is $75.00. Space is limited, so please sign up early– we did sell out last year and we expect to do so this year as well.
The Cape Ann Winter Birding Boat Trip is a chance for bird-lovers to come to Gloucester and to brave whatever weather winter brings, in order to look for loons, grebes, sea ducks, alcids and other avian delights of the season along Cape Ann ‘s spectacular shoreline- including puffins- and we hope you will join us! CLICK HERE to register.
The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, passed in 1918. The treaty is a seminal piece of legislation that has saved…
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February Break with Backyard Growers!
Having a staycation during February break and looking for a way to keep the kids entertained?
Backyard Growers is hosting three days of children’s workshops during February break for children grades K-5 packed with hands-on activities. Each day children will learn and discover more about food and gardening though activities such as: grinding wheat to flour, making and painting with plant dyes, holding and learning about worms, dressing up like a plant, and more!
For more information go to: backyardgrowers.org/events
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Winter Blahs Buster
The next meeting of the Seaside Garden Club is Tuesday, February 13, 7pm, at the Manchester Community Center. The speaker is Andi Ross of Nature’s Way, a Natick Community Organic Farm (http://www.natickfarm.org/). Guests are welcome, there is a $5 fee for non-members.
The Seaside Garden Club is a group of fun, active, civic-minded and hands-on gardeners. We welcome all types of gardeners from beginners to experienced… there is always something to learn and share. We invite you to become a member of our club and enjoy our monthly programs which feature interesting guest speakers and creative workshops.
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, September through June, at the Manchester Community Center, located at 40 Harbor Point, Manchester-by-the-Sea. Social time begins with light refreshments at 7:00 pm, followed by the program at 7:30 pm.
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SNOWY OWL HEDWIG TAKES A BATH! -By Kim Smith
Filming and photographing Cape Ann wildlife I have experienced extraordinary beauty and fascinating behaviors at nearly every encounter but filming a Snowy Owl take a bath has to be one of my favorite captures. I think there are a number of reasons why we are so captivated by these beautiful creatures. Most owls are nocturnal, which doesn’t allow much viewing of their day to day life. On the other hand, the diurnal Snowy Owl gives us a wonderful window into their world. Culturally, owls symbolize wisdom and intelligence and the characters they are assigned in literature strengthen our associations. Mostly though we are drawn to these creatures because they do not appear to be afraid of us, unlike most wild animals. Snowies will become irritated and depart an area when startled, or are being pestered, but I don’t sense fear in these Arctic visitors. I wonder if most have ever even seen a human being prior to migrating south.
Hedwig was a contented mess, her feet and talons blood stained reddish pink from a fresh kill. It was the morning after a storm, and the crevices atop Bass Rocks held pools of icy fresh water.
She gingerly at first hopped over to the largest pool, paused, and then jumped in. Repeatedly Hedwig dipped her face into the water to drink. After quenching her thirst, she plunged her entire face into the pool of water. She cleaned her face feathers by rubbing them against her breast feathers. Immersing, rubbing, immersing, rubbing, her face was clean in no time.
Then Hedwig went all in, dipping and soaking all her feathers, but not all at once did she completely submerge herself. I think that would have left her vulnerable to predators if she were unable to fly. She dipped and soaked, then fluffed her feathers, then repeated all several times more. The total length of time was about 40 minutes; she was still fluffing when I had to leave. Watching a Snowy Owl take a winter bath was beautiful and fascinating, unexpected and funny and am overjoyed to have captured with photos and film.
Happiness is a long winter bath.
A flock of Herring Gulls had the same idea.
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Three seals on a rock
With all the excitement about the beauty Snowy Owls, the seals have been showing up. I love how there are three on one rock.
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Alicia Unleashed- The Positive Side Effects
Recorded 1/25/18 with Chrisitna Kalinowsky, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practioner.
Minute 25:01 interview starts
NYE recap, Kyle’s not so surprise 30th Birthday Party (Shoutout to Scottie Mac), B’s Roller Palace Party…It’s not CLOSED! Shout out to Kristie Cakes. DON’T EAT TIDE PODS!!!! We recap B chasing down criminals. PSA Lock your doors and don’t chase criminals. Stay to the end to hear our 2018 manifests!
*Disclaimer: Christina is not a doctor.
We discuss what is the difference between a Nutritional Therapist and a Nutritionalist.
Christina explains “her why”, things she has had to learn in the last year throught this course. We talk Gout, Leaky Gut, Hearburn. Christina has a blog! Her favorite recipe, B’s favorite recipe (she calls it Chrisitna’s Miracle Juice)! How 1 food may work for 1 person and not for another. We talk Cheese, also “Not so healthy” food disguised as healthier.
Chrisitna also discusses the memior she is working on. And learning about Cancer.
Where you can find Christina (On Social).
thepositivesideeffects.com
Instagram: thepositivesideeffects
(Keep an eye out for the facebook page).
Special shout out to photographer
Raya.
rayaonassignment.com
Instagram: rayaonassignment
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ALICE GARDNER SHARES A NOTE AND SOME LOVELY PHOTOS OF MAYOR SEFATIA AND SARA FAVAZZA FROM THE CAPE ANN READS CELEBRATION
Wish I got a pic at your booth . Gorgeous illustrations ! What a fun and happy event .
It was great that Sara Favazza could come to the event. She really enjoyed herself .
Good seeing you !
The best , Alice
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Monthly Restorative Workshop THIS FRIDAY at NSRY!
Join us at NSRY for BLISS at our Monthly Restorative Workshop. February is the perfect month to rejuvenate and reconnect to your intentions and allow them to blossom from the heart. Join Katie Schroeder for an evening ceremony of deep relaxation. We will explore simple, easy poses supported by props to ease the body into deep therapeutic relaxation. Blocks, blankets, bolsters and belts along with essential oils and candlelight bring you back to breath and balance. Gentle assists,Reiki and guided visualizations will harmonize your mind, body and heart as you expand and clear your deepest intentions for your life.
February 2, 2018 6:30PM-8PM
$25 Secure your spot-space is limited! www.nsryoga.com
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Good Harbor Beach footbridge and duck duck storm
winter shower 🙂
High tide by the Good Harbor Beach footbridge, one day ahead of the anticipated rare lunar trifecta, aka “Super Blue Blood Moon”.
ducks sought drier grounds
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SNOW STORM BACKSHORE ATLANTIC ROAD HIGH TIDE SURGE AND EXPLODING WAVES -By Kim Smith
Today during the snow storm at 8am at peak high tide, this is what the exploding surf along Atlantic Road looked like. Cold and windy, with big fat wet snowflakes, it was beautiful nonetheless.
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PINOT WINE DINNER (2/1) at FEATHER & WEDGE!
4 cellar selections paired with a 4 course dinner prepared by our chef Ryan McGovern… the evening will feature a presentation of the wines by Chelsea Bell, Sommelier & Manager of Urban Grape!
Reserve: 978.999.5917
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Gloucester Smiles-828
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High tide
Tide coming over at I4C2
Donna Ardizzoni / Ardizzoni Photography
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Patriots Out
Finn had a pretty early hockey game in Woburn on Saturday morning and I took advantage of the time in the passenger seat to delete tons of emails. While scrolling through my inbox, I found an email notification from the Patriots announcing their plans for a Super Bowl send-off party at Gillette stadium. With some extra time in the car as Finn and Freddy went into the rink to get ready, I decided to book a hotel and surprise the boys with a quick overnight trip to Patriot Place to be a part of the action.
I’m so glad I did. After a really long week the quick family trip was just what we needed. After Thatcher’s Sunday afternoon hockey game we drove to Foxboro. We checked into our room at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place and the boys were thrilled to see the bright blue sign of Gillette Stadium shining right outside our window. After getting settled, we walked through Patriot Place and down to the NRG Plaza in front of the Pro Shop at the entrance to Gillette. The boys were able to walk up onto the stage that was set for Monday’s festivities and then spent an hour skating on the Winter Skate Ice at Patriot Place. After working up an appetite we had dinner at CBS Scene. Unbelievably, all of Patriot Place was like a ghost town. I had made dinner reservations, but we were one of only a few full tables there.
After dinner we walked back to the hotel and the boys decorated signs to show their Patriot Love. We were in bed by 11:00 and up at 6:00. After turning on the news we realized that the crowds were already gathering so we quickly got ready and went back down to the plaza. We scored great standing room directly behind the media pit and enjoyed the show!
The boys were interviewed by both radio and TV news personalities and were psyched to be a part of the excitement. They had the opportunity to hear from several Patriots greats and I hope that, as huge sports’ fans, they’ll look back on yesterday fondly for a while.
Good Morning Gloucester 