tired seal at Long Beach this afternoon and sandpipers all day

Everyone is staying far away from the seal and it blends in with the sand from a distance.

This morning there were scores of busy shore birds. (And more bounding dogs off leash.)

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A Bicycle Ride for Neurofibromatosis Research

On Saturday, September 10, 2016 the NF Coast to the Cure was at Stage Fort Park, another great cause. For more information please to the following link.

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http://nfincne.org/events/event/coast-to-the-cure-bike-ride/

Saved by Virgilios

Best Italian ice. Yesterday’s treat to beat the heat. Virgilios FB https://m.facebook.com/Virgilios-Bakery-333299483409677/

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Married Today in Gloucester – September 10th

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Congratulation, this couple got married today, photo was taken last week at Good Harbor Beach.

Night at the beach

Headed down to Good Harbor after work last night to have dinner with some cousins and we were in good company!   Lots of people out enjoying the warm breezes and ocean.dscf1680-edit

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HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE SHIP ZUIDERDAM GLOUCESTER HARBOR SUNSET

Len Burgess shares sunset from Niles Beach and a view of the Holland American Line cruise ship MS Zuiderdam departing Gloucester Harbor.glstrcruiseshiplvng_0279 sunsetnilestree_0294

Do you put your trash out by 7am? DPW news

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I like the aesthetic of the 3d metal letters on the DPW at Poplar

Rose Lopiccolo of DPW says that the trash hauler may not do the routes in the same order so we may notice route and timing changes with neighborhood trash pick ups.

Rose writes:

“Our new hauler, JRM began September 1. Just a friendly reminder that all trash and recycling, by City Ordinance(Sec 9-2), needs to be curb-side no later than 7:00 AM. We cannot guarantee that the new hauler will do the routes in the same order as the previous hauler. If animals are an issue in your area it is recommended that you use a trash barrel to contain your purple bag. If your trash or recycling was missed please call JRM at 800-323-4285, or the DPW at 978-281-9785. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.”

 

 

Breaking News! Free Cats! EWWW!

I was conversing with my other better half this morning, Izzy 


. She thinks this promotion of free Cats adoptions and discounted dog adoptions is a great idea. Izzy says you better get there when they open today because she thinks all the dogs will be adopted today.

But free cats?! What!  Izzy says “you couldn’t give them away”. Hopefully she’s wrong and all the animals will find a great home today.

WARM OCEAN WATER ALERT!

Live from GHB, beautiful warm September night for a swim ❤

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A PLACE TO PAINT

straitsmouth-island-lighthouse-2-copyright-kim-smithSnapshots from a foggy morning walk along Rockport’s public way. I am looking forward to photographing this scene when the light is prettier.a-place-to-paint-copyright-kim-smith

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MISSING STEPHEN SMITH

Missing person Stephen Smith. If you have any information, please contact the Gloucester Police Department at 978-283-1212, Detective Matt Mizzoni. Thank you.14199427_1454189181274507_3435226935221713123_n 14199763_1454188094607949_5912753103593790632_n

Today We Got A Rare Yellow #Lobster @CaptJoeLobster 

Landed by Captain Geno Mondello Aboard the F/V Western Edge