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Post fire update…downstairs bar will be open as usual at 3pm today…music on as usual at 9pm (/Funk du Jour) with Joe Wilkins and the restaurant will be open tomorrow at 5pm
Deborah Cramer bird watch report: Piping plovers, oyster catcher, red knots sandpipers
Deborah Cramer update related to the Narrow Edge GMG post:
“Piping plovers are also on Coffin’s Beach, an oyster catcher has come into Essex Bay, and in a few weeks, and right now the red knots are up in the Arctic nesting. They’ll be heading back later this summer, and some will pause to refuel in Essex Bay.”
David Eliot Gould’s 1895 entry on piping plovers reads like the summer of 2016:
“From many of its resorts along the Atlantic Coast, where in former days it was most abundant, it has been driven by the advance of fashion and the influx of the summer’s passing population, until it is now found chiefly on the more retired parts of the coast where it is most free from molestation.”
I’ve added the illustration. The artist, “Ernest” Sheppard, illustrated scientific and natural history, primarily birds, including History of North American Birds in 1874. He was on the staff of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia; in 1969 he was one member of the 3 man ornithological committee of the Academy that pleaded for more funding and care in their department. So, what did they ask for “to ensure the preservation of the best collection of birds on the continent, and, with one exception, the largest in the world” ?
First they recounted recent acquisitions such as a rare egg of the Great Auk. Then they explained that the repository required more funding, space, display, inventory systems, and conservation (a tricky endeavor with these specimens.) Insects were on the warpath! Poison was effective.
The 2016 restoration of the Civil War coat and display options may resonate.
From the ornithological committee’s submission to the annual report, excerpted from Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Volume 21, 1869
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Lifting Fog at Pavilion
Heading home from work and just had to stop and grab some pics of the cool fog on the Blvd. The SUP’ers just added to the beauty!
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Primo Plastering at 20 Fort Square
Gloucester Smiles-291
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Yakking around
I think I got everything I possibly could out of this weekend! Beach, Dinner dates, Parade, Fireworks, Cookouts and my favorite relaxing thing to do…Kayaking. It was an awesome day yesterday and the seas were calmer than they were the last couple so we put in at The Mills and headed up to Lobster Cove. Such a peaceful paddle. After supper we put in again at Pavilion and ventured over to 10 Pd Island for some solitude and different views. Now to recover at work! Have a great week!
Peaceful Mill River and Lobster Cove. Lots of Egrets just enjoying the marsh.
Views from 10 Pound Island below
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Visitors from Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Rockport Firemen’s 4th of July Parade
The Rockport Firemen’s 4th of July Parade is always pretty reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell scene. If you’re looking for a big parade with giant floats…this is not for you. But if you love quaint and old-fashioned it is the ticket.
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The Creek From Peter Digre
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July 5, 2016, the morning after
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Haymakers For Hope Coupon At The Azorean
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LAST NIGHT’S HORRIBLES PARADE
A fun night!!
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#Bacon wrapped stuffed chicken breasts, Atomic Buffalo Turds and Corn On The Cob on the @webergrills Performer . #bbq
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HAPPY HORRIBLES PARADE!
Awesome job all you Horribles!
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GLOUCESTER’S S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R FIREWORKS DISPLAY!!
The view from the Beauport Hotel restaurant looking towards Stage Fort Park. Happy 4th of July!
Red, White, and Blue Grand Finale
I thought the fireworks this fourth extra stupendous. If you agree, the Gloucester Fireworks Committee is looking for donations, small and large, for the fireworks display during Schooner Festival over Labor Day Weekend. If you haven’t already contributed, they would appreciate your help. You can donate by clicking here or sending a check to:
The Gloucester Fund
45 Middle Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Please make the notation on your check “Fireworks.”
A few more
Spectators Along the Boulevard
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PAVILION BEACH GORGEOUS TWILIGHT FROM THE BEAUPORT HOTEL RESTAURANT DECK
Beauport Princess and Greasy Pole
Last night’s spectacular fireworks display was preceded by a glorious twilight. After photographing the parade, I met my husband at the Beauport for a fabulous al fresco dinner of fresh, locally sourced fish and veggies. The deck was filled to capacity with expectant firework’s viewers yet despite that, our meals were delicious and the service exceptional. Marly was our waitress and although it was her first night on the job, she is top notch. Colleen was the hostess. Many may recall what a sweet and welcoming person she is from her years at the Studio and Rudder. It was a treat to see Colleen at the Beauport!
The sky changed from golden violet to violet pink within seconds and it was fun to see all the boats jockeying into position for firework’s viewing.
Schooner Lannon and the Greasy Pole
Pinky Schooner Ardelle and Ten Pound Island from the Beauport Hotel Deck
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Beauport Hotel’s very helpful and friendly concierges Emily Jermyn and Chris Horack
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MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ROMEO THEKEN: #gloucestermovingforwardtogether
“Local Foods, Local Places” Launched in Gloucester
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Posted: Sunday, June 19, 2016 5:05 pm
BOSTON, Mass. —
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Curt Spalding visited Gloucester, Mass., recently to applaud the commencement of a workshop to help the city of Gloucester promote use of underutilized fish species as a way to enhance and make the local economy more robust, to advance public health and nutrition,
as well as revitalize the downtown. The workshop is being conducted as part of the White House Rural
Council’s effort to promote Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local food producers and related businesses, creating vibrant places and promoting wellness by improving access to healthy local food.Gloucester is one of 27 communities in 22 states that has been selected to participate in this program, and is the only New England municipality selected under this program.
“EPA is pleased to be working with the city of Gloucester and their diverse partners to ensure that the Local Foods, Local Places program will help these hardworking people to continue with their livelihood and provide healthy local seafood for local residents and other New England families,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. “By working together to bring healthy local food to market, we can ensure we are making the right decisions for our environment, for public health and for our economy.”
The workshop started with a public meeting at the Gloucester House Restaurant and continued with an action planning session at City Hall. After the workshop ends, Gloucester will receive a “Next Steps” report
that describes options for actions the city and their partners can take to support a healthier and stronger Gloucester through local food and community planning strategies.
“Gloucester is proud to continue all efforts around healthy, community-based initiatives through Local Foods, Local Places. Our partnership starts with local leaders and is maximized with care and support from our friends at the EPA. We strongly endorse this economic opportunity to better help local farmers, foster entrepreneurship and improve access to healthy food,” said city of Gloucester Mayor Sefatia
Romeo Theken.
Developed as a partnership among the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Transportation, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Delta Regional Authority, the Local Foods, Local Places Initiative is part of the White House Rural Council’s Rural Impact work to improve quality of life and upward mobility for children and families in rural and tribal communities. As one of the 27 projects selected under the program, Gloucester’s
program was chosen from more than 300 applicants. The Local Foods, Local Places partnership is bringing a team of experts to Gloucester this week to help community members with technical assistance to integrate seafood into food systems planning and use local foods to improve health and drive downtown revitalization.
SOURCE: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Accommodations At Rocky Neck
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The best way to spend the 4th of July
The grandchildren came to visit over the fourth weekend. We as always had so much fun, going to the beach, hanging at the Magnolia Pier, riding the Lady Jillian, shopping at Toodeloos, walking Main Street and the fire works. Great weekend with the love of our lives.
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GMG TENT REPS AT THE HORRIBLES PARADE
Good Morning Gloucester 