Snow pic from East Main Street
Kathy Chapman submits-

VIDEO: BRADY HAS THE FINAL WORD ON HIS BALLS
Fender Bender or Just a little Tap
SUPER BOWL FOOD? WELL SORTA!
Bring on the hate! It’s TBSBS “Throw Back Super Bowl Sunday” Those were the days.
The Welcome Center–Perfect setting for a fire Place and Hot Chocolate
Biting Cold
Game Day!
William Hennessey’s East Gloucester Robin Photos
Annisquam Village Players and Church 11th Annual Talent Show and Fundraiser!
Saturday, February 7 – 6:00 p.m.
Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street in Gloucester
Tickets at the door: $10 adults – $5 children under 16 ($30 family maximum)
RSVP by Wednesday, February 4 to let us know which part of the Potluck you’ll be bringing: Appetizer, Main or Dessert. Coffee, Tea and Juice provided.
978-281-0376
avchurch820@gmail.com
All proceeds from the show will benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid.
Famous Quotes provided By Karen Pischke
Hi Joey and GMG gang.
This photo was from a winter walk around Gee Reservoir; ‘the calm before the storm.’ 🙂 As we prepare for yet another ‘storm of the century,’ I am pondering some famous quotes:
“I am not afraid of any storm, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
~ Author Louisa May Alcott’
“Shinpai Suna.” (“Worry Not.”)
~ 2nd Reiki Principle from Founder of Reiki Ryoho, USUI Mikao Sensei
Storms often bring out the kindness of strangers and demonstrate the strength of a community. I have this seen many times over in Gloucester; lucky to live on Cape Ann!
Stay safe and warm in the storm! Reminder: those with cardiac and respiratory health issues avoid shoveling/exerting themselves. Ask a friend or neighbor for help!
Stay safe and warm in the storm! http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Shoveling-Snow-Health-Hazards_UCM_426562_Article.jsp. Warm regards, Karen Pischke

John Irving Quote of the Week from Greg Bover
“If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.”
John Irving (1942- )
A fellow New Hampshire native, Irving spent most of his early life on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy where his step-father was a faculty member. He studied writing with Kurt Vonnegut, among others, at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop and taught English at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Although his early novels were well received, it was not until the 1979 publication of The World According to Garp that he attained best-seller status. He has written 13 novels including Cider House Rules, one of several made into motion pictures, and A Prayer for Owen Meany, my personal favorite. He has won an Academy Award for screenwriting and has been nominated for the National Book Award several times. Reportedly at work on a 14th novel, Irving divides his time between homes in Vermont and Canada.
Ron Pruett Show At Cape Ann Giclee

Please join us in viewing the bold and colorful florals and nudes of artist Ron Pruett in a collection we have titled “Au Naturel” , it is a collection of original paintings with giclees available to order. Ron’s brave style as an artist and his willingness to explore color and form will delight your eyes. Wake them up from their dreary mid winter gray slumber with color.
Artwork will be in the gallery for viewing and purchase February 1st thru March 1st – we are open Mon – Fri 10-5pm and Saturdays by appointment.
An opening reception will be held on Sunday February 15th from 2 – 4 pm at our studio – Cape Ann Giclee 20 Maplewood Ave Gloucester, MA 01930 all are welcomed to attend, light refreshments will be served
Thanks,
Anna Baglaneas Eves
Cape Ann Giclee
20 Maplewood Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-546-7070
http://www.capeanngiclee.com
~ More Snow Predicted ~ Please Continue to Report Your Robin Sightings
So many thanks to everyone who has reported their Robin sightings. See the comments in yesterday’s post and please continue to report your Robin sightings on this post or yesterday’s. THANK YOU!
Matt’s Super Bowl Ad Going Viral!!! And of Course, Go PATRIOTS!
A million hits in twenty four hours! Way to go Matt!
Happy Super Bowl Sunday!
Click here to read more about Matt’s ad for Mophie in an Adweek article.
Sound check John Cafferty at Larcom
IMPORTANT WINTER STORM WATCH ADVISORY FROM MAYOR SEFATIA
WEATHER: WINTER STORM WATCH
Now in effect for all of Massachusetts for a snow storm that will move into the state late Sunday night and last through Monday.
Snow accumulations around a foot are expected.
Gusty North to Northeast winds may result in near blizzard conditions at times on Monday, with poor visibility and blowing/drifting snow.
A frigid air mass is expected behind the storm Monday night. Low temperatures by early Tuesday will fall to zero to 10 below for most of the region, including the Boston to Providence corridor.
Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below are expected.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS:
– Increase in fires from alternative heating sources or people trying to thaw frozen pipes with blow torches.
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from alternative heating sources.
– Water main breaks possible from frost penetrating deep into the ground.
– Increase in EMS calls and hospital patients with hypothermia and/or frost bite.
Additionally, roads may be slippery or snow covered at times, and there may be periods of significantly reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
Be safe
Mayor Romeo Theken
It is all about the light
TBT POST
The best way to support local musicians is to go to their big shows — like TONIGHT
When your favorite local band gets to open for a multi-platinum, national recording star, the best way to honor that opportunity is to go to the show. And you can do that by bopping on down to road to Beverly’s Larcom Theatre TONIGHT at 8pm. Good seats are still left to see Gary Backstrom Band open for John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Get those seats RIGHT HERE. Some of the best available seats are in the balcony GET THEM HERE.
And there’s a wonderful personal connection going on at this show. Gary’s drummer Mike Doyle studied at Berklee with Jackie Santos, who plays drums for Beaver Brown Band. This will be the first time student and teacher have performed on the same stage in a while. ANT THEY’LL BE HOT!
In fact, John Cafferty and “Tunes” sound better and have more energy now than they did in this 1984 video.
















