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Two Book Discussions to be held tonight
Hillbilly Elegy A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance will be the topic of discussion tonight Tuesday Jan 23 at Books and Brews to be held at the Azorean 6-8 PM. Maybe you’ve already read this and would like to join the discussion! It’s a very thought provoking book.
I haven’t read this one myself, but I always am intrigued when I see a new detective character introduced. A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley will be discussed tonight at The World’s a Mystery Book Club gathering at the Pleasant Street Tea Company from 6:30 – 8 PM.
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Where’s the Window?
Who knows where this window can be found?
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Brady Snowball Fight vs The Jags
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14-Day Trial at Crossfit Cape Ann
Not sure if CFCA is right for you? We offer a 14 day trial membership for $65 so you can test the waters before fully committing to improving your health/fitness and life! Trial memberships start with a private intro session with one of our coaches. The intro will give you an opportunity to check out our facility, learn more about our program, watch an actual class in progress and learn some of the basic movements that we use on a regular basis. More importantly, it’s a chance for us to get to know you… (your goals, athletic background, previous injuries) and address any questions or concerns that you may have. This session generally lasts 40-60 mins. Once you have completed your intro… come to class as much as you want for the next 14 days! Get a feel for our workouts, our coaches and our supportive community. When the 14 days are…
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GloucesterCast 262 (or 261 Part II) with Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith, Super K and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/22/18
GloucesterCast 262 with Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith, Super K and Joey Ciaramitaro
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Topics Include:
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
Victoria Taylor’s Bacon Glaze Seasonings- Link
The Pats Win!
Would Oprah Beat Trump (we actually had a conversation without calling each other a$$holes)
Jimmy and Pat Have A Strategy To Deal With Bad Weather Local Things To Do But It’s Been So Nice…
Shout out to the Gloucester City Archives, especially volunteers Mary Williams, Sandy Williams (no relation she tells me) and Sue Wright
Link To Gloucester Ma Municipal Archives
High Tide Glass Company On Center Street
Cape Ann Reads Saturday Jan 27th At City Hall
Dogtown Books/ Mystery Train/ Main Street Art and Antiques
Liv Went To The Pink Pussy Hat March In NYC
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SNOWY OWL FIGHT AND HEDWIG AND BUBO WEEKEND UPDATE -By Kim Smith
Hedwig preparing for take-off.
Reports by several photographers have come in that early Sunday morning Hedwig and Bubo had a tremendous fight. They were going at it talon to talon and the feathers were flying. This is normal behavior amongst Snowy Owls. They are not a mated pair; Hedwig arrived at Bass Rocks weeks earlier than Bubo, and Snowy Owls don’t migrate together. The two were most likely fighting over territory. As a matter of interest, we generally see more males in our region because the female Snowies are stronger and better fliers and they often stake out territory further north, closer to their Arctic home base.
Bubo after the fight.
The two Snowies retreated, spending the remainder of the day on the Atlantic side of Bass Rocks. Bubo was perched out in the open opposite the Inns, while Hedwig stayed tucked under the shelter of a rock outcropping.
At dusk they both flew to their favorite perches to begin a night of hunting. Hedwig was unfortunately being dive-bombed by a single crow and Bubo may have been chased from the area by a bunch of crows. Monday morning, as of this writing, only Hedwig was seen.
SNOWY OWL WATCHING TIPS: The following are some helpful tips for watching Snowy Owls, reposted from yesterday.
- 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.
- There have been reports of Snowies flying into cars. They often fly low when flushed and it is easy to understand why this may happen, especially as the Snowies are drawing so much traffic. Please be on the look out when you are in known Snowy Owl territory.
- Slamming doors, radios blasting, barking dogs, and loud mufflers all stress the Snowies.
Reader Amy Mcmahon shared the following blog post about observing signs of stress in owls Signs of Stress in Owls.
Many thanks to Amy for sharing!
Hedwig grooming her feet and talons.
Hedwig in flight
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SHOUT OUT TO MIKE FORGETTE AND HIGH TIDE GLASS COMPANY!
Mike Forgette and Jonathan Moody
Thanks so much to Mike Forgette for taking the time to show me around the shop he co-owns with Jonathan Moody, High Tide Glass Co. The store was bustling and is cockablock full of cannabis related products including one-of-a-kind handblown art glass pipes, T-shirts, tinctures, salves, and art by local artists.
Sunday marked the one year anniversary of forming the company and as of September, Mike and Jonathan have been at their current location on Center Street. This month they began a a series of music events at the shop, the “4:20 Sessions” with Crooked Coast. Like High Tide Class Co. on Facebook and you can find out who their next guest artist is, scheduled for February 11th.
Mike Forgette and Ross Carlson
Mike, Connor Elston, and Ross
Located at 3 Center Street, up off Main Street around the corner from Passports, High Tide glass is in good company. Danielle Glantz’s Pastaio Via Corta is next door, K-9 Cuts across the street, and just a few doors up and around the corner is Sandpiper Bakery (try their twice-baked almond croissants, the absolute best around!)
Keane Kirvan Mural
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MR. SWAN EXPLORING THE ANNISQUAM! -By Kim Smith
A number of friends have been texting and emailing that they are seeing a swan all along the Annisquam. I suspected that it was Mr. Swan as I have seem him on the Annisquam, near the bridge and Cape Ann Marina after he lost his second mate. It would be swan-logical that he would head over to the Annisquam in search of open, fresh water because both Henry’s and Niles ponds are still frozen.
Thanks to Craig Kimberley, who texted a swan sighting in real time, I was able to get a closeup of the swan, and YES, it is Mr. Swan that many of our readers are seeing. Mr. Swan’s bill is uniquely marked and he has beautiful blue eyes, which is unusual for most Mute Swans seen in these parts. In the closeup photo above it is difficult to tell his eyes are blue. It’s much easier to notice when his eyes reflect sunlight, but trust me, if it were a black-eyed swan, you would not be able to distinguish the iris at all.
Thanks so much to Craig, Brianne, and facebook friends for sharing your Mr. Swan sightings, so very much appreciated 🙂
Craig Kimberley iPhone photo from this morning.
The Annisquam River stretches from Annisquam Harbor on the north to Gloucester Harbor on south.
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Two beautiful snowy owls on Sunday
These owls are so beautiful. Many people taking photos of these magnificent owls. It was nice to see how respectful humans are to these owls.
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Cape Ann Reads celebrates picture books Jan 27 City Hall #GloucesterMA
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Jane Deering Gallery upcoming shows- yours could be one of them in May
On view at Jane Deering Gallery Saturdays and Sundays this January – GEORGE WINGATE show
upcoming:
February – Peter Herbert and Pia Nadel
March – Kevin Lucey curates
April – Anna Kasabian
May – could be you info@janedeeringgallery.com
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Music Around Town ~ January 22-28, 2018
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Phew…
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.”
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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
Good Morning Gloucester 