My View of Life on the Dock
Well it’s finally opening day at FENWAY PARK! Can we once again go from worst to first??? Damn right we can! Yawkey Way
Real fresh nuts!
Security is tight, (thanks stupid Celtics fans).
New flavors have arrived! Cubano anyone?
Yup, that’s $10 bucks for some suds..errrrr $9.75…What a friggin bargain.
Big League Eddie, he’s a hard worker, and the kids really love him! (Although this grown adult has her head up his ass, that’s a fan!)
This is Yawkey baby!!! Let’s go sox!!
George Sibley That Is 
A great tourney..Fun had by all!! More photos to follow.
EPIC!
I found this flotsam unearthed by melting snow in Rockport. It’s 18 inches long. What is this, an ancient Viking tool?
I am not a golfer, but I’d like to be some day. Likewise, my boys haven’t spent much time swinging golf clubs, but it is something that I look forward to them falling in love with in the years to come.
It is funny to me, that as a non-golfer, I am totally smitten by the sport. There’s something about the gorgeous fairways and greens, the history and tradition, and even the vocabulary….birdie, bogey, eagle, albatross, putt, slice, sink…that gives me the warm fuzzies. And then, there’s the “uniform”…and, yes, I realize it isn’t really a uniform…I just wasn’t sure what else to call it. I’m not going to lie, in my books, it is hard to beat a good looking golfer in his Under Armor, Nike, what have you. They even make visors look good.
The day that Finn was born I was induced at about 8:00 in the morning. He was born just after 8:00 that night. For most of the loooong day, The US Open was on the TV in my hospital room. Call me crazy, but I think that somehow has something to do with the fact that, when a golf tournament is on TV, Finn can’t keep his eyes off of it. For the record, Lucas Glover went on to win the tournament that year.
So, yesterday was no different. After a really busy day, we settled in to unwind and watch the end of the Masters. I am so glad that we did. What a great learning opportunity for the boys to witness the history unfold. 21 year-old Jordan Spieth became the 2nd youngest golfer to win the Masters after only Tiger Woods and his 1997 performance. He also became the 5th ever Masters Champion to hold the lead throughout the entire tournament. “Wire to Wire” they say in golfing lingo. With a final score of 18 under, he tied Tiger Woods for the lowest round in Masters history. If not for a bogey on the 18th hole he would have broken the record.
More special than all of that, however, was watching Jordan Spieth celebrate with his family after his win. Seeing his parents, grandfather, and more, obviously teary-eyed and unbelievably emotional and proud, was so tremendous. Watching Jordan hug them all, it was hard to not think of the hours, the commitment, the money, and the support, that they provided for him. It was impossible to not think of the smiles, the cheers, the triumphs, and the dreams, that he provided to them. The side of me that loves the sport enjoyed watching Jordan don the illustrious green jacket. The mother in me saw his childhood flash by on the road to yesterday’s unbelievable day.
While we celebrate all of our children’s little successes weekly, if not daily, it was hard to not wonder what will be their “Masters Moment.” What will be the pinnacle to their hard work and where will their road take them?
Everyone should have friends like Frankie Gwynne Ryan Cox Donna Ardizzoni James eves Craig Kimberley Katelyn Foley Alicia DeWolfe Chris DeWolfe ed Collard David Cox Noah Goldstein Bradley Atkinson. Everyone.
Bonus points if you can name the incredible community person holding the bike 🙂
What is it about a dynasty? Three wins, three World Champions of Cape Ann Dodge Ball. How does Ed Collard’s team do it? Here is the evidence. Ed or some hidden mascot of their team drives them to make the dives, make the saves, lose some skin, to win that trophy.
I am no geologist but you could look at this thigh and see the the “dikes” in the granite crisscross. That means that thigh hit the dirt more than once. That second and third hit has got to hurt. I won’t post the photo that includes the torso because it gets weird fast but suffice to say this dodge baller sacrificed some epidermal layers for the win.
Come see the Beeman School students perform Aladdin. The show features the 4th and 5th grade students and is directed by Heidi Dalin. Show times are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, April 14, 15 and 16, at 7 pm.
Lisa Smith from Cape Ann TV sent along this video preview ~
As I was driving Route 127 from Rockport yesterday came across this interesting bird. Not sure what kind of water fowl this is.
THREE PEAT!
You’ve got to be brave to show the kites who’s boss…
“See, you gotta sneak up on it, poke it with the stick and if it moves run like hell!!”
Be careful Craig. This could happen to one of your drones if your not careful. If a Monkey can knock one out of the sky, I’m sure one of the Dodge Ballers could. Since they’re a half step above a Monkey.
Please Sign Up For A Free UBER Ride Using Coupon Code “CAPEANN” and Using This Link Or Call A Cab! There will be no Parking At Spindrift but there will be a shuttle bus from Wingarsheek to Spindrift. BEST Move is to Take a cab and get dropped off/picked up right there!
Click For The 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Information Page Here
Video of the 2012 event:
Video 2013 event:
1. Parking is at wingaersheek beach down the road from spindrift. There will be 2 shuttles going back and forth all day to get people from the parking lot to spindrift. Be patient and kind with the shuttle drivers as they are volunteers!
2. Rules are printed out on sheets and will be posted soon.
3. We encourage folks to also take cabs or Uber. Uber will be launching on cape ann today with a focus on this event. If you sign up for Uber Using This Link as a new user use promo code “CAPEANN” for a free ride. You can park at the farm bar and grille and take the uber from there, its about 15 mins.
4. If you park at the farm and plan on leaving your car overnight, leave it in the back section where the parking lot is dirt. The pavement is being repainted on Monday morning so you will be towed if you leave it there.
5. The games start at noon so plan on being there between 11-11:30 to get settled in and enjoy the atmosphere.
6. This is a really fun event and the weather is going to be great, so enjoy!
Good Morning Gloucester 