Gloucester Smiles ~ Thank You

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I wish a Happy New Year to all the GMG Readers, and a very special Thank You to all that participated in the “Gloucester Smiles” Series.

Thank You!

Gloucester Native Lisa Lutoff- Perlo was named president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises in December (Which Is Kinda HUGE)

Congratulations To Gloucester Ma Native Lisa Lutoff- Perlo.

Read this article which was forwarded by Denise Pascucci from Cape Ann Travel 

A Conversation With Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises’ New President

A 29-year travel industry veteran, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was named president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises in December. For the past two years, she had served as executive vice president of operations for Royal Caribbean International with responsibility for launching Quantum of the Seas.

Prior to that she was senior vice president, hotel operations, for Celebrity and helped create the $3.7 billion Solstice-class fleet. We spoke to Lutoff-Perlo late last week about her first month on the job, her vision for the brand and what agents can expect. 

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For the entire article click here

Nichole’s Picks 1/2 + 1/3

So, I’ve got nothing.  I apologize.  I’ve been away all week (and still am) and while I looked for special events for the actual weekend, I didn’t find anything new.  As you all know, my go to outdoor weekend activity (when you can’t go sledding, showshoeing, or skiing, is to go ice skating.  Go find a great rink!

Pick #1:  Rockport’s New Year Eve!

New Year’s Eve is obviously tonight, however, and if you’re looking for a FANTASTIC way to spend the evening with children (or without) head to Rockport.

Rockport’s New Year’s Eve celebration has more music packed into a nice walking proximity than one can even imagine.

Check out the full schedule HERE!

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Pick #2:  

The Harvard Museum of Natural History

This place remains one of my all time favorite for a quick education trip into Cambridge along with a great lunch.

The Harvard Museum of Natural History

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For a much more comprehensive list of family activities, head to our friends at North Shore Kid!

 

Softball Pitching Clinic At The Sports Performance Institute Manchester Athletic Club

Cape Ann Health, Fitness and Wellness Info-
http://www.capeannwellness.com

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NEW VIDEO: SNOWY OWL AT CAPTAIN JOES!

Snowy Owl Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2015So many thanks to Joey and Tom Ring for the wonderful tip. The Snowy is gorgeous!!! My right arm is a little unsteady with robo-cast but still managed to get a few moments. Notice how the Snowy Owl rotates its head, giving him nearly a 360 degree viewing vantage. The crows and a hawk* were noisily dive-bombing the Snowy, but he held his ground. I hope we see him again soon.

*Chris Anderson reports that the perching and diving bird is a Peregrine Falcon.

Snowy Owl Captain Joe and Sons ©Kim Smith 2015

Ninja Lanternshark: New Species of Bioluminescent Shark Discovered

Ninja Lanternshark: New Species of Bioluminescent Shark Discovered

Bill O’Connor from North Shore Kid forwarded the link-

A new species of bioluminescent shark has been described from eight specimens collected off the Pacific coast of Central America at depths ranging between 2,700 and 4,700 feet (836 – 1,443 m).

The Ninja Lanternshark (Etmopterus benchleyi), adult female, 45.8 cm long. Image credit: V.E. Vásquez et al.

Click here for the entire article

J & L Welding Mobile Unit To The Rescue

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Our beautiful old winch head had a groove that had worn down deep in it. A Call to our friends at J & L Welding and voila, it’s fixed up just like new!

For your welding needs contact J & L Welding here-

http://www.jlweldingandmachine.com/

Thanks J & L!

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If you’re a vegan…

https://www.instagram.com/p/_7Uu62yCI9/

95% of vegans are like the most obnoxious people in the world, having to stuff their vegan-ness all up in your bidness.

Who Says You Can’t BBQ In The Snow- Burnt Ends On The #@WeberGrills Original Kettle Premium @CaptJoeLobster

More from Joey’s Pit-
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Who’s gonna let a little snow stop them from manning the pit?  Not this guy!

A Snowy Owl stopped by to check out the action-

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Starting out-

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The set-up

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Country style boneless pork ribs hit the kettle.  I used hickory chunks and cherry chips, charcoal set up- snake method and tossed the water pan from the Western Mountain Smoker to keep the ribs from getting dried out.

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Once they hit 150 internal I pulled them off, cut them up into cubes and reapplied the rub.  Melted a stick of butter and mixed it with Texas Pete hot sauce and coated them before I reapplied the rub.

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Back on the kettle-

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New Year’s Eve Eve: Wednesday at the Rhumb Line. Fly Amero with Toni Ann Enes @ 7pm

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This week’s Dinner Special…
A Double Whammy:
1.) Roast Sirloin aus jus French Dip w/fries – $10.95
2.) American Chop Suey w/garlic bread – $9.95

Wednesday, December 30th – 7pm
Special Guest: TONI ANN!

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Toni Ann Enes is our wonderful guest this week as we come
to the close of 2015. Thank you, Toni. And… a huge thanks
to all the players (and listeners) for a great history of Wednesday
music at Gloucester’s “Forever Bar”, the one-and-only Rhumb
Line!!! ~ Fly
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Live Blogging Snowy Owl Here @CaptJoeLobster While @KimSmithDesigns Vidrotapes

I had just set up the @webergrills kettle to smoke up some pork burnt ends when Tim Ring pointed out the snowy Owl.  Immediately I called Kim Smith and she’s getting some great footage right now as the ravens swoop down and try to shoo it away.

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Pet of the Week-Puff

 

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People who meet me can’t help but wonder, “what is such an adorable young lady still doing single?” Well I’ve been thinking the same exact thing! I was brought in by a local rescue group who thought I was too sweet to be living the rest of my days on the streets.  So here I am, waiting to find a family to take me home! I like enjoying all aspects of life.  I am good at playing, eating, relaxing, getting and giving attention and affection.  All of the important things! Do I sound like a good match for you and your family?

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Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about Puff and all the other animals waiting for homes here at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter.

COLD WEATHER REQUEST TO RESIDENTS

  • COLD WEATHER REQUEST TO RESIDENTS

    THE ROCKPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ROCKPORT

    COUNCIL ON AGING ARE ASKING RESIDENTS TO REGULARLY

    CHECK-IN WITH THEIR ELDERLY FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS,

    AND NEIGHBORS.

    THE WINTER MONTHS BRING ADDITIONAL HAZARDS TO

    SENIOR CITIZENS, WHICH INCLUDE SNOW AND ICE,

    HYPOTHERMIA, AND POWER OUTAGES.

    CONTACT THE ROCKPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT

    (978-546-1212), EMERGENCIES 911, AND THE COUNCIL ON

    AGING (978-546-2573) FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND

    REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES.

  • If You Couldn’t Go Another Second Without a Coffee, Which Line Would You Get Into?

    I was traveling from Boston to Las Vegas the other day and passed on a coffee at 6:30 a.m. when leaving “the island” because I wanted to savor a large hot coffee while sitting at the airport.

    This is what I found waiting for me when we finally checked in, checked our bags, cleared security, and found our gate.

    Such a bummer.

    Which line would you get in if you were about to depart for a cross-county flight and hadn’t had a coffee yet?

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