Sayings to make you smile and take your mind off the middle east, the stock market and certain Presidential Hopefuls From Al Bezanson
“Hurry to the back of the ship,” said Tom sternly.
“What’s an angle over 90 degrees ?” asked Tom obtusely.
“I knew the gun wasn’t loaded,” said Tom blankly.
“I’ve injured my leg,” said Tom lamely.
“Use your own toothbrush !” Tom bristled.
“I mustn’t let the fire go out,” Tom bellowed.
“I work at a bank,” said Tom tellingly.
“Nice mirror,” Tom reflected.
“There’s someone at the front door,” Tom chimed in.
“Very well, you can borrow it again,” Tom relented.
“I’ve gone back to my wife,” was Tom’s rejoinder.
“Some you lose,” said Tom winsomely. “I just lost my flashlight” Said Tom in a delighted mannner.
“I just found out that magic is fake!” said Tom in a disenchanted way.
(Photo from Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race 2012 crew party on 31 ft Quintessence for 115 ft AJ Meerwald)
Al Bezanson
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Nichole’s Picks 1/9 + 1/10
Pick #1: Â
Snowy Owl Prowl at the Crane Estate
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, the owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us as we hike the dunes in search of these magnificent birds. Unlike most owls, snowy owls are diurnal – they hunt and are active both day and night – so we have a good chance of sighting one even in the daylight hours! We’ll warm up with hot cider at the end of our hike.
Please note: We will be hiking up and down dunes, through soft sand, for approximately 2.5 miles. Dress for the weather to maximize comfort and minimize misery! Water is always good to have along. A spotting scope and/or binoculars are helpful when searching for snowy owls. Suggested ages 13 and older. Pre-registration required.
Click HERE to preregister and to read more!
Pick #2: Â
2nd Saturday Free at the Cape Ann Museum
FAMILY FUN FREE DAY
The second Saturday of every month is free for families with school-aged children. Families are invited to the Activity Center to participate in art, history, and cultural activities, and explore the museum using a Seek and Find. Each month has a different theme, from exhibitions, to special celebrations, to treasures from the Archives. It’s all about FUN!
http://www.capeannmuseum.org/programs/youth-family-programs/
Pick #3: Open Skate at Talbot Rink
Most Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00-4:00 anyone can take to the ice for a very small fee!  Skate rentals are available as well.
Find the rink schedule HERE
For a more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
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ICE CRYSTALS FROM LEN BURGESS
Len writes, “The ice crystals have returned to my windows. Love the ice but hate the cold!”
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January Chamber Events!
More Cape Ann Community Events-
http://www.capeanncommunity.com
The Chamber has some exciting events happening this month – please join us!
January Business After Hours at Manchester Athletic Club
Come Mix & Mingle with other area business leaders at one of Cape Ann’s finest athletic facilities. See this state-of-the-art facility and learn about their programs that will keep you fit in 2016. REGISTER HERE.
FREE Email Marketing Seminar – The Power of the Inbox
(for Chamber Members)
Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch (bring your own) Seminar on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. This excellent FREE seminar, The Power of the Inbox, will teach you the ins and outs of email marketing for your business.  REGISTER HERE.
The 94th Annual Celebration & Cape Ann Divas Concert
This year we are planning something new and different for our Annual Dinner- we are changing up the format! We will still…
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Oceans of Change and Waves of Opportunity
Saturday, January 23, 6 PM
 The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce presents
The Annual Celebration
Purchase tickets here
featuring a concert by the Cape Ann Divas
Reception, 6 PM Concert, 8 PM
Oceans of Change…Waves of Opportunity
The Annual Celebration will be an elegant cocktail party with a cash bar and short program, followed by a fabulous concert featuring the Cape Ann Divas. The reception begins at 6 PM, followed by the concert at 8 PM.
The Cape Ann Divas:
Kate Barry, Renee Dupuis, Marina Evans, Mari Martin, Megan McKenzie, and Amy Rich
The Band
Vinny Briguglio, bass | Roger Brockelbank, drums | Jake Pardee, guitar | Mark Retallack, keys
This special evening promises to be an exceptional night of lively cover music performed by some of Cape Ann’s favorite “Local Divas”. They are sure to delight the audience with their beautiful voices and fabulous performances. For more information, visit the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce website.
About the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Proceeds from the evening’s event will support the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing mission of promotion, economic development and education initiatives for the Cape Ann Communities.
Since 1922, The mission of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has been to serve as the principal voice of business while working to enhance both the economic environment and the quality of life for the citizens of Cape Ann. capeannchamber.com
Tickets:
Reception & Concert: $100
Concert only: $50
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have this event sponsored by Cape Ann Savings.
Sponsorships are available. Please call Kerry McKenna at 978-283-1601 for more details about sponsorship opportunities.
Photo Collage Credits:Â
Megan McKenzie (Kim Marchand), Marina Evans (Brendan Pike), Mari Martin (Sheila Roberts Orlando), Renee Dupuis (Louise Welch)
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Our New Pet “Barry Goldfish Named after Barry Goldberg from @TheGoldbergsABC
Also known as “Big Tasty”
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SAVE THE DATE FOR JUNI VAN DYKE’S TALK AT THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM!
Join Cape Ann’s Juni Van Dyke as she recounts the making of “The Neighborhood Quilt Project.” On Saturday, January 16, at 3:00p.m. she will give an illustrated talk about the special exhibition of Gloucester: A Community of Neighborhoods now showing at the Cape Museum. This program is free and open to the public.
Maggie’s extraordinary interpretation of the archetypical Beauport window. The window’s mullions frame a collection of antique glass in varying shades of lavender to deep grape.
Read More About “The Neighborhood Quilt Project” Here
JUNI VANDYKE ~ SHOUT OUT TO A BEAUTIFULÂ LADY!
OUR HISTORY TOLD THROUGH SCRAPS ~ UNVEILING OF THE GLOUCESTER “DOWNTOWN QUILT” WITH JUNI VAN DYKE
SIMPLY STUNNING WORK INÂ PROGRESS
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Crazy clouds
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New Year’s Eve Party For The Gloucester Ed Foundation At Latitude 43
Cape Ann Dining News-
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Pet of the Week- Jolene
Howdy! I’m Jolene and I am SOOOOO happy to meet you! I am a lovely older puppy who has a whole lot of houndy-love to give to my people! I am a southern gal, and based off my gorgeous looks, I’m thinking I am some kind of hound mix. What does that matter anyways? I know my personality will be what really catches your attention!
I still have to learn some basic obedience but I promise I will catch on quick if you promise to help me! I am a big puppy so want to play and still need to learn manners and my own strength so I might be a little much for small children. Do I sound like a perfect for you and your family? Then come down and meet me at Cape Ann Animal Aid’s Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter located at 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester. www.capeannanimalaid.org
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How I felt after losing to the Dolphins Sunday…
Pats need to get healthy
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Well, Hello Tessie
As it turns out, Wally the Green Monster, our beloved Red Sox Mascot, and son of Wanda and Walter, also has a younger sister….Tessie.
It seems that Tessie has been too young to live away from her parents up north in Boston for the past several years, but she is now older and has decided to make the move to join big brother, Wally.
Meet Tessie HERE!
And Watch Her Welcome Video HERE!
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Just when everybody is feeling all warm and fuzzy about the Snowy Owl…
I may never sleep again.
Aaaand this is why I’m not a wildlife guy. Yes I know this isn’t a snowy owl. But its an owl. Owls doing owl things like choking down rats that are a third of their body size.
If I say it once I’ll say it a thousand times. Y’all can take your camping out and hiking and nature walks out in the wilderness where shit is just trying to eat you and danger lurks around every bunch of pricka bushes. I’ll take a nice comfy room with a view and posh accommodations every damn time.
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Free Training Program
Cape Ann Wellness News – http://www.capeannwellness.com
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Me around dogs…
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HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMMON EIDERS AND BUFFLEHEADS
Male Common Eider (center) with Male Buffleheads
Last week a reader wrote asking how to tell the difference between Buffleheads and Common Eiders. Both males of the species are black and white and both frequent our shores during the winter months. The easiest difference is that the Eiders are much larger, about 25 to 27 inches, while Buffleheads are about half the size of an Eider, only measuring 11-15 inches in length. Common Eiders are the largest diving duck in North America; the Bufflehead the smallest diving duck.
Eiders have a long sloping bill and move rather slowly.
Male and Female (right) Buffleheads
Buffleheads are sprightly and butterball shaped. From a distance the male Bufflehead looks striking, appearing black and white. Up close, the head feathers are a stunning iridescent purple and green. Both Eiders and Buffleheads can be seen feeding all along the Massachusetts coastline during the winter months. Buffleheads inhabit fresh water ponds and salt water whereas Common Eiders are sea ducks. During the summer breeding season, Common Eiders are found across Alaska and Canada all the way south to our region, whereas Buffleheads breed in the boreal forests and aspen parklands of Canada and Alaska.
I am sure you’ve heard of eiderdown pillows and quilts. The eiderdown, plucked from the female’s breast to line the nest, can be collected sustainably and safely after the ducklings leave the nest. Eiderdown has been largely replaced by down from farm raised geese.
Female Common Eider
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