Juno Buffet

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

Our feeder was especially popular this morning with the sparrows and cardinals. Four birds crowded the buffet at once. Bon Appetit!FeederSnow5523wm

A01 Buoy Off Gloucester: A Bit Breezy

Posted on by paultmorrison

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Wind speed 65 mph, now that is a bit breezy.

Wind gust to 84 mph. That is the highest I’ve ever seen on this buoy.

Wave height climbed to 22 feet and then has been “NA” since 4AM. NA probably means “not applicable” but I have a feeling the indicator crapped its pants.

Water temp 41F at the surface. 41 F all the way down to 50 meters. Well mixed.

The wind is straight out of the north. High tide is at 5PM today. Lock 4WD and I might go see how Motif #1 is handling the waves coming straight in off Sandy Bay.

Stella can’t get out of the house on the lee side with a four foot drift against the door. On the windward side bare grass and she took a leak but poopies are not a possibility when the wind is blowing up her skirt at 65 mph.

BLIZZARD UPDATE 1/27/15 CAPE ANN

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Coastal flooding Pics , Washington Street / Western Ave ….
Be safe People Very Dangerous Storm !!!
Hurricane Force Wind Warning !
Winds NE To N 45-50 Knots gusts to 65 Knots !!!
More Storm Info later!

http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/5562919

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The Blizzard Is Real

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

AMANDACAKES CREATED THIS FOR US

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Hmmm  nothing from our weather guy yet.  If you want updates from Pete he’s got plenty on Twitter.  Apparently GMG-not that important in this weather event of the year,  maybe decade.

Or you can check out crazy Carl who I’m sure has a dozen reports filed by now.

Live From Sista’s Kitchen

Posted on by Sista Felicia

Let the Storm Cooking Begin! Lets See what everyone is cooking today! Send me your Storm Food Pics throughout the day! I Will personally post them periodically throughout the storm! Happy Cooking Folks! We’re starting our morning off with blueberry muffins… what are you having?

8:20AM and our official weather guy is really killing it.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

@Joey_C: So far on GMG WEATHER UPDATES @SistaFelicia -1, @Joey_C -2, @kimsmithdesigns -1. Our official weather guy @PeterLovasco – 0

Hold Onto Your Hats! #Blizzard2015

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Blizzard 2015 Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2015Shoveling a path for our Rosie and keeping the bird feeders clear of snow. Hold onto your hats!

 

Video Snow Plow Pushing 2 Foot Plus Snow Banks East #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Big Drifts.

Good Morning From Sista’s House

Posted on by Sista Felicia

Haven’t seen or heard a plow all night and lost cable several hours ago but still Happy to wake up in a house with power!

Nicole Duckworth’s Best Granola (And Duckworth’s Re-opening This Thursday Night!)

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Nicole Duckworth Granola ©Kim Smith 2015As you may already be aware, Nicole Duckworth makes the fabulous desserts at Duckworth’s Bistrot–her amazing ‘Death-By-Chocolate’ and ‘Banana Cake’ are two favorites that come to mind immediately. She stopped by with a wonderfully tasty maple-walnut-dried cherry granola, possibly the best ever, along with a sweet thank you note. When she has a spare moment, I’ll ask her if she can share the recipe. Our family thanks you Nicole!Jude Nicole Duckworth ©Kim Smith 2013

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Duckworth's ©Kim Smith 2013Duckworth’s will be reopening on January 29th, 2015.

Did you make your Valentine’s Day Reservation?

Snow Day is Sports’ Day on Cape Ann TV

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Lisa Smith writes, “While the snow flies, hunker down and watch your favorite Cape Ann High School sport teams play on Cape Ann TV Channels 20 and 67. We just added a bunch of games to the programming line up. The games air on both channels 20 & 67 from 9 am to 11 pm on Tuesday, January 27.”

Here is tomorrow’s line up:

 Cape Ann TV Channel 20:

9:00 am GHS Hockey v. Lynn Classical

11:00 am GHS v MERHS Boys Basketball

1:00 pm GHS Girls Basketball v. Lynnfield

3:00 pm GHS Boys Basketball v. Winthrop

5:00 pm MERHS Girls Basketball v. North Reading

7:00 pm RHS Girls Basketball v. Mystic Valley

9:00 pm RHS Hockey v. Mystic Valley

 

Cape Ann TV Channel 67:

9:00 am RHS Hockey v. Salem

11:00 am MERHS Girls Basketball v. Georgetown

1:00 pm GHS Boys Basketball v. Beverly

3:00 pm RHS Girls Basketball v. Mt. Alvernia

5:00 pm GHS Girls Basketball v. Salem

7:00 pm RHS v. MERHS Boys Basketball

9:00 pm GHS Hockey v. Pentucket

Wedding Expo 2015 at Cruiseport and the Beauport Princes

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Amazing venue at Cruiseport and the Beauport Princess for the wedding expo that was held on Sunday, January 25, 2015. It certainly was a successful event. As always Cruiseport Gloucester does a wonderful job.

Code Red Issued By Mayor Sefathia

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 CODE RED – Issued at 10:00 am on Monday, January 26, 2015

 Good morning.  This is Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken with an important message from the City of Gloucester’s code red emergency messaging system. 

 Effective at 5:00 pm today, Monday, January 26th, the city has declared a snow emergency and parking ban on all city streets due to the arriving snow storm. 

 From 5:00 pm on Monday, January 26th, until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28th,  all vehicles are banned from parking on city streets.  

 Violators of this emergency declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owners 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.

Gloucester Public Schools are closed on Tuesday, January 27th.  The Superintendent of Schools will update parents accordingly on the status of school by Wednesday morning.

 There will be no trash collection on Tuesday, January 27th.  Trash collection will be one day late.

 To repeat, the city of Gloucester has issued a parking ban on all city streets as of 5:00 pm on Monday, January 26th.  The ban shall be in effect until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28th.

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