‘MANCHESTER BY THE SEA’ opening this week at Gloucester Cinema

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manchesterbytheseapic.jpegSUCCESS!!  Gloucester Cinema, 74 Essex Ave, Gloucester will be showing the locally made movie MANCHESTER BY THE SEA this week.  “This movie has had a slow and limited release to the theaters across the United States, and until now Boston was the nearest theater playing it.” stated theater owner John Williams.

Gloucester’s first show will be on Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m.  On Friday and over the weekend matinees will start at 10 a.m. for MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, in addition to the regular show times.  On Monday, December 5 thru Thursday, December 8 there will be shows beginning at noon for those who cannot make it over the weekend or want to see it a second time.  “It’s not unusual for folks to get confused about what time or day a show will run” commented John so he is advising folks to check the website — gloucestercinema.com — or call the theater’s recording 978-283-9188 for the most up-to-date information.

“I am so excited we are getting MANCHESTER BY THE SEA.  I am thankful that Director Kenneth Lonegran wanted to help us give local folks a chance to see his newest movie that was filmed in their home town.”  Residents of the Cape Ann area will be thrilled to see the film at a theater much closer to home.  It is a great way to get a group of family, friends and neighbors together to enjoy a story that features Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams in a local and well known backdrop.  It has fantastic reviews, and it is expected to be nominated for several awards during the awards season.

Gloucester Cinema is easy to find on Route 133, Exit 14 off 128.  It is handicap accessible with lots of free parking very close to the front door. While supplies last, there are small movie posters and postcards for those who purchase tickets at the theater.  For large group reservations or questions, please call John directly at 781-724-5368.

Music Around Town ~ November 28 – December 4, 2016

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Sunken treasure recovered.  An old #schooner Rudder housing.  Brought up off #GloucesterMA Harbor

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This is called a Gudgeon, it attaches to the wooden rudder and attaches through the hole to the pintle.

Brought in by Toby Burnham Aboard The Jupiter II

To get an idea where this would reside on a Schooner or Brig check out our friend Tugster‘s Post here-

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Vessel designer Gerald de Weerdt here takes measurements today to attach rudder to hull via pintles and gudgeons.

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and this from-

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WWII Historian and Shipwreck Researcher

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The 158 ton brig Union would have been very similar to this one. This is the 162 ton, 90 feet long, wooden brig Annie Brown, which trading around South Australia from 1875. Source: p. 136 of “Sail in the South” by Ronald Parsons, Wellington, AH & Aw Reed, 1975

Brampton Pintle

A bronze pintle with three through bolts from the 1823 wreck of the 432 ton sailing ship Brampton. The item was recovered by Kelly Tarlton from the wreck site in the Bay of Islands. This item was sold at Webb’s auction no. 862 in November 2002. Note as photographed the pintle is upside down. The Waimahana Bay trademe pintle did not have through bolts but was fastened by rudder nails and lag bolts instead.

More Reading about Gudgeon and Pintles- whats interesting here is this one from

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One of the rudder gudgeons raised from the site, MM-3-31-2-1 (illustrated) accords with the dimensions for lower pintle diameter (2 1/2 inch) given in the Lloyd's Survey Report.(Drawn by: Geoff Hewitt)

A Snow Brig. The Mountain Maid was a strongly built wooden snow brig. She had two square rigged masts and a smaller sail called a spanker, behind the main mast.
A Snow Brig. The Mountain Maid was a strongly built wooden snow brig. She had two square rigged masts and a smaller sail called a spanker, behind the main mast.
(Based on a line drawing from Ships Rigs & Rigging, H. A. Underhill. Nautical Press, Glasgow. Colorised by EFL.)

So I contacted my friend Will (Tugster) and he had a more intriguing information and photos to add to this-

Hi Joey–

Wow!  My filing system works, and I located these photos about 5 minutes after I started looking.

The story is this:  after a storm in spring (?) 1988, Mike Magnifico–then manager of Salisbury Beach State Reservation/Beach saw this as he was surveying beach erosion.  He thought–he said later–those were gold, and the color is not exactly true in the photos.  He called the Newburyport Maritime Museum, who called me, because I was Mr. Shipwreck before I was Tugster.  I wet to Salisbury Beach, took the photos.  A friend is standing in photo 1 to show scale.

I pursued it a while;  a maritime archeologist up at Plymouth State (NH) looked it over carefully and declared the pintles made of  “yellow metal” but further identification would likely not be possible.  Last I knew, almost 30 years ago, Salisbury Beach Reservation kept them rather than donate to the N Maritime Museum.

Exciting.  Feel free to post on GMG any text and photos.

Cheers

When you coming down to NYC?

Will

GHS Pregame Photos Thanksgiving

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I tried to get a photo of all the kids on the team…did not quiet get all…here’s  what I was able capture.

It’s the little adventures in life

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We’ve been heading up to the North Conway, NH area with the kids for many years and each year it wouldn’t be a family trip if we didn’t stop to see if there was Strawberry Jam in the Shartner Farms “drive-up” window at the end of West Side Road.   Some years we’d go 2 or 3 times because the box would be empty….not that we HAD to have the jam, but it was more the thrill of the chase for the kids (ok…I even stop when the kids aren’t around lol!).   Even this weekend when we were up there with all the “adult” kids in tow we had to stop and check and see if there was jam in the box.   It’s all done on the “honor” system and you put your money in the slot and take your jar of jam.    So next time you are up there and want some strawberry goodness in a jar… or just a little adventure…stop by!

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Lost keys

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi…I’m new in town..and am loving it..but yesterday went to the Y and took my sons car cuz he blocked me in and lost his keys on Middle St between the Gloucester bank and they Y. Luckily I had his spare key at home but his dorm key was on it and his college charges $250 for a rekey fee. Would it be possible to post on your website to see if anyone has found the keys please? It was 3 keys, his Toyota key and 2 others. I checked the Y and police station with no luck. I love your fb page and the info that you put out. I just moved here Oct 1st and everyone says to check out GMG for news and events. Below is my email and phone nbr. You can use both.

Beverly Tree Farm

Posted on by Nichole S.

Are the trees getting shorter….or are my boys getting taller?

Last Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marked the 7th year in a row that we have driven to the Beverly Tree Farm….Christmas carols cranking…. in search of our perfect tree. Some years we are in search of big….some years small.  Some years we go in search of super full….some years extra tall.

What doesn’t change is how excited we are to enter the Bertolon Family’s gorgeous red barn house to sit by the fire, drink some cider, share some cookies, flip through the “Naughty and Nice” book, inevitably bump into some friends, and head out into the designated field in search of the tree that speaks to us.

Some years it has been unseasonably warm…and a couple of times there has been some snow on the ground.  No matter what the weather, we always leave the farm….tree strapped securely to the roof of the car…full of holiday cheer and ready to kick off the Christmas season.

It means so much to me to know that the boys will look back fondly on traditions like this one as they grow older and will hopefully continue them with their own families.  Maybe they’ll let me tag along.

I want to thank the Bertolon family and all of the wonderful staff who, while conscious of it or not, are helping to make memories for countless families each holiday season.

I got such a kick out of looking back through photos of our “Tree Cutting Days” last night and seeing how the boys have grown each year. I look forward to many more years of tree hunting and the memories that they will bring.

I hope that you all find the perfect one of whatever it is that makes your holiday season so special and that happy memory making awaits you and your loved ones this season.

Learn more about THE BEVERLY TREE FARM Here

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Sawyer Free Library: week of Nov 27, 2016

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~~The library will open at 10 am on Thursday December 1 in order to have a full staff meeting.

Teen Sphero Challenge!

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What’s a Sphero? It’s a sphere shaped app-enabled robot that you navigate by using basic programming.  The teen department has 2 Spheros – come on December 2 and 9  (Firdays) at 3pm to navigate mazes, including ramps and other neat challenges!

Middle Street Walk is coming – save the date!

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GloucesterCast 210 With The Cast Of Holiday Delights,Heidi Dallin, Karen Pischke, Ed Collard, Rebecca “Bex” Borden and Host Joey C

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GloucesterCast 210 With The Cast Of Holiday Delights,Heidi Dallin,  Karen Pischke, Ed Collard, Rebecca “Bex” Borden and Host Joey C

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Topics include:

Holiday Delights December 9,10,11th Get your tickets at http://www.gloucesterstage.com
Friday Dec 16th Fundraiser for Gloucester Stage a Child’s Christmas In Wales with Lindsay Crouse and Christopher Lydon
Ed Collard’s Birthday Today, Nichole Schrafft’s Birthday Yesterday
Chuck Shewbridge Stickers
CD Calendars
New GMG Logo
Rebecca Borden Mini Lobster Trap wreaths and Ornaments  www.capeannhandywoman.com On FB capeannhandywoman
10th Anniversary Fish Tales
Ladies Night December 1st
Lobster Trap tree was being built yesterday
Gloucester Tease On Facebook www.dreamtimewellness.com

SCENES FROM AN EARLY MORNING WALK ALONG THE BRACE COVE NILES POND CAUSEWAY

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This being a papa and Nonnie is the best

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We had the kiddos for the weekend..  What fun we had with them.  From going to Toodeloos, Premier Imprints, The Enchanted Village, ice skating at the Enchanted Village, watching Finding Dory and just hanging out.  Lots of laughter and love.

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Potato Volcanos On The @WeberGrills Performer

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here’s the play by play recipe at http://www.northeastbbq.com

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First wrapped the russet potatos in tin foil and tossed them right on the hot lump charcoal.
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After 10 minutes flip the potatos on the other side and let them go for another 10.  Once the potatos are done, unwrap them and put them to the side and put a little char on your core and seeded jalepenos.

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Next cut a flat bottom off your baked potatos and then cut a criss-crossed section off the top which is the entry point for hollowing the potatos out.

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Next insert your charred jalapenos into the hollowed out baked potato.

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Stuff a stick of your favorite cheese in the jalapeno. You can use whatever cheese you like.

I chose cheddar sticks but you can use shredded too or even cream cheese.

then wrap with bacon starting with the bottom and stretching the bacon a bit to help it stick as you wrap.  You…

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May Stevens: green pond Gloucester

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I shot this photo on October 3rd.  I was thinking about artists and the color green; mostly the essential May Stevens (American artist, exquisite painter, writer, activist) and some Gerhard Richter (German artist); natural abstraction and reflections. I thought about the blue on the ducks after reading a November 3 post from Martin Ray’s enjoyable blog Notes from Halibut Point: Birds of the Quarry, 3- The Mallard

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