Patriots Nation: Send Us Your Fun and Funniest Game Day Pics and We Will Post!

znI6S45The photos can be of Anything Super Bowl Game Day related. Here’s a few random ones to get us started. I am sure we can come up with much better! Email to kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com.

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Storm Update: NO SCHOOL and City Hall Closed

unnamed-3Another storm due tomorrow

  • Parking ban goes into effect at 11 p.m.

  • Schools, City Hall are closed tomorrow

  • Provisions for payment of taxes and filing of abatements due tomorrow are outlined

Dear friends:

The mayor has issued the following statement in anticipation of the coming snowstorm:

Effective at 11 p.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 1, the city has declared a snow emergency and parking ban on all city streets due to the arriving snow storm.

From 11 p.m. on Sunday until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, all vehicles are banned from parking on city streets.

Violators of this emergency declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense. Residents may park in all municipal and school parking lots.

All residents are reminded that they are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Your cooperation during this parking ban is necessary for efficient and safe snow removal efforts. Please make every effort to shovel out hydrants at or near your homes.

During times of high tide, expect coastal flooding on various streets along the coast. In addition, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero are expected making it extremely dangerous to be outside. Please make every effort to check on your elderly neighbors.

Gloucester Public Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2.

City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2.

At this time (5 p.m. Sunday), it is anticipated that trash collection will be on a regular schedule.

Updates will be forthcoming as the storm progresses. Please check the City of Gloucester website for further updates at www.gloucester-ma.gov

How to make tax payments and file abatement applications in light of tomorrow’s predicted storm

Despite the fact that City Hall will be closed tomorrow,there are ways to pay your tax bills or file for abatements–both of which are due tomorrow.

Timely filing of abatement applications or payments can be accomplished any of the following ways:

• Hand delivery to City Hall, by 4 p.m. Monday.  Even though City Hall will be closed, abatement applications or tax payments can be placed in the Parking Ticket Dropbox located to the right of the entrance facing Warren Street.

• US Postal Service. (Payments or applications must be postmarked by Monday.)

Abatement applications may be faxed to 978-282-4113, by 4 p.m. Monday. The Abatement Application can be found here: http://gloucester-ma.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=372

• Payments can be made online. For more information and instructions please consult the City Website’s Online Services page here: http://gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?NID=459

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

The Welcome Center–Perfect setting to sit by a warm fire place and enjoy a hot cup of Chocolate, that is what crossed my mine when I shot this photo.

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Annisquam Village Players and Church 11th Annual Talent Show and Fundraiser!

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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
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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-    )

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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.

Greg Bover

 

Ron Pruett Show At Cape Ann Giclee

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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

American Robin ©Kim Smith 2015Here We Go Again!

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!

mophie-sb-powerless-hed-2015Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

Click here to read more about Matt’s ad for Mophie in an Adweek article.