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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Horribles, 4th, done, What’s next? Blackburn Challenge!!

Blackburn Challenge, July 16, 2016. Long range forecast shows partly cloudy 85 degrees for that Saturday. Tide chart shows high tide at 9:30AM so the boats will be flushed out of the Annisquam at the beginning. So, perfect weather, perfect tide.

And for the 30th running of the Blackburn most contestants will be tracked by GPS using RaceJoy. (Click here.) Even if you are just watching the race you should go download the app to your phone now. Besides clicking to see that the race starts in 11 days, 17 hours, 30 minutes, you will get to see a progress report of participants. Rubber Duck will be finding out more about this app in the next week so watch GMG for updates. If you want to try it out on Rubber Duck her “Bib Number” is 40. (RD needs a bib, she dribbles.)

Breaking news: Cape Ann Rowing Club Facebook page might be able to change Rubber duck into a shark!! She feels faster already!

Rubber Duck in a shark costume.
Rubber Duck in a shark costume.

 

Participants: if you want to be tracked by the unwashed masses of GMG just post your bib number in the comments. Then you will see Rubber Duck closing in on Jimmy T.

Start at the high school, gun goes off north of the railroad bridge, paddle down the river and then start taking right turns until you go all the way around and into Gloucester Harbor to the Greasy Pole Finish line. Simple.
Start at the high school, gun goes off north of the railroad bridge, paddle down the river and then start taking right turns until you go all the way around and into Gloucester Harbor to the Greasy Pole Finish line. Simple.

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WOUNDED WARRIORS WITH CAPTAIN DAVE AND NANCY MARCIANO ABOARD THE YANKEE FLEET CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY

Wounded Warrior, Capt Dave Marciano Yankee Freedom copyright Kim SmithIn honor of our American military veterans and Independence Day, Wicked Tuna’s Captain Dave and Nancy Marciano are hosting a group of veterans aboard the Yankee Freedom. Captain Dave first began working with the Wounded Warrior Project about four years ago. He usually treats small groups throughout the season but his year has been incredibly busy for the Marciano’s and he needed a larger boat to bring out a larger group of vets.Wounded Warrior Marcianos Yankee Freedom copyright Kim Smith.jpgG

Capt Dave, Tom Orrell Yankee Freedom copyright Kim SmithCapt. Orrell and Capt. Dave

Captain Dave naturally turned to Captain Tom Orrell, from where he began his fishing career. Capt. Orrell owns and operates Yankee Fleet Fishing. Orrell was all on board with the idea and has donated his largest ship, the Yankee Freedom. Jim Destino donated lunch and Mayor Romeo Theken and the City helped organize gift bags.

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Wounded Warrior, Capt Dave, Nancy Yankee Freedom copyright Kim SmithSalted and chopped sea clams are used to bait the groundfish

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Read more here in Saturday’s Gloucester times. 

Motif Monday: red, white, blue

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From This Time Forward Forever More

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“The day will be most memorable in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations  from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”

John Adams

The Ultra Portable @STOKGrills Tourist Grill Set Up Demo With Barry

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Innovative? Yep!
Compact and Ultra Portable? Yep!
Effective? Double Yep!
The STOK a Tourist a Grill proved to be the perfect compact grill for tailgating during the 3rd of July Horribles Parade!

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AMERICAN FLAG FOLK ART AND WHIMSY

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

American Flag Folk Art Kendall Hotel copyright Kim Smith

American Flag Folk Art detail Kendall Hotel copyright Kim SmithDetail: the stars are made of folded vintage photographs. 

My friend Charlotte Forsythe has decorated the hotel that she co-owns with her husband Gerald Fandetti, The Kendall Hotel, with an unerring eye for beauty and whimsy, and all displayed with a sophisticated charm and wit. The Kendall is a restored firehouse located in the heart of the MIT area of Cambridge (Google offices are just across the street). Charlotte scours flea markets, art exhibits, and antique shows across the country for American folk art.

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Enjoy a Safe, Happy, and Healthy 4th of July

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Hope you enjoy a healthy, fun holiday BBQ! What’s on your menu? We are grilling some amazing looking fresh halibut from Turner’s Seafood. That along with a salad and side of fresh swish chard from our garden, grilled veggies from the Willow Rest, fresh corn on the cob from Marshall’s Farmstead, a healthy red-white-and blue dessert of organic strawberries, blueberries and fresh whipped cream from Common Crow Natural Market. 

Here are some healthy, positive affirmations to help you stay on track over the holiday weekend – 

Buy Local. Fresh Is Best.’ No shortage of healthy fresh food choices with all the Farmer’s and Fish Markets found on Cape Ann and… ,                  ‘Healthy Tastes Good!’

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‘Healthy is as Healthy Does’ –  So for this Holiday Weekend and beyond… Fuel your mind with…

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