Linda rae has another outstanding trip in Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Pick what you find interesting, you have such great photographers around.  We have gathered these memories to last for the long months ahead before we can visit in the Spring.  We were amazed at the Gloucester Museum, especially the hall of fishermen families.  What a great idea.  Could have spent hours there.  We always visit the railway marina to see the latest work going on.  And then there was the day last winter in a Pennsylvania grocery  store when Rob discovered this famous fellow and dragged him from aisle to aisle just to catch a big smile on my face.  Needless to say, he was in the way of countless shoppers who weren’t as friendly as Gloucester people.  And I was ready to pack our bags and head six hours to Gloucester.  Congratulations on the excellent restoration of City Hall.  Magnificent!
Just to reiterate something I posted before.  Your Radio Shack is exceptional.  Once again I called ahead to have Travis help me with my iPhone. Their staff and his technical expertise surpass even the Apple Store.  And all with a smile.  You are fortunate… Don’t lose it!
Have a gentle winter, we hope to visit four or five times again next year.  Thank you for Good Morning Gloucester!!
The bridge is of our little town of Milford right across from Pennsylvania situated in the beautiful Delaware River Valley .
Blessings, Linda rae and Rob
Chestnut Hill on the Delaware

This May Be A Little Advanced For All You DIY-ers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Come Back Kid! chance to win a $500 complimentary overnight stay in Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

GMG readers, Gloucester is looking for feedback for our local businesses.

Any FOBs that have visited Gloucester and want to help, please take a brief online survey

GMG readers who have any trade with the visitor-based economy, please have a look and share it with your customers, business travelers, and guests (especially any that travel and stay overnight).

Bonus prize! Respondents (prior visitors) who complete the survey will be entered to win a complimentary overnight stay in Gloucester with value of $500.

Per ordinance and under the direction of Community Development’s Tom Daniel and Carol Thistle, the City of Gloucester has established a tourism commission and engaged Open the Door (not to be confused with wonderful The Open Door) to gather as much information as possible for a new Five-Year Marketing Plan. One of the next steps includes casting a net far and wide for feedback from Gloucester visitors. Queue this on-line survey!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5V9H7YV

Please note that the deadline is in two weeks–no later than December 5, 2014. Good luck!

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Editor’s note-

I find it funny on question 11 where they ask-

*How did you get your information on Gloucester? (Check all that apply)

That Good Morning Gloucester is not listed when we probably get more web traffic than all of the other listed sites combined.

If you do indeed feel that GMG is your source of Gloucester info for events then feel free to fill us in in the “other” option on question 11.

Collin Keegan On 104.9 This Morning

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I know it’s a bit last minute- but we are going to have Collin Keegan- the little guy who is doing the kickstarter program for “science is all around us”- on the air Wednesday morning at around 8:15. He will be on the air live with Dana Hersey interviewing him about his project. This kid is just too sweet and smart to pass up! It’s a fantastic idea and project too!

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For more info on how to make their Kickstarter Campaign a success- Click Here

Community Stuff 11/19/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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With their new show, Holiday Bizarre:Where Art and Toys Collide, Flatrocks Gallery invites you to connect to your child within. The magic of the season is brought to life in full color, with energy and irony in this group show. Hans Pundt’s sculptures, made from his vast collection of toys, are fantastic and fun, spinning on a glittering ferris wheel or tumbling from a jungle gym. With care to every detail, the viewer is intrigued and kept slightly off balance. Joy Halsted uses toys to help tell stories. She reimagines classic playthings adding an adult twist.

Icons of childhood appear in various mediums with Mary Rhinelander’s prints, Beverly Rippel’s portraits in thickly applied oil paint and Lazaro Montano’s haunting black and white photographs. Both Mia Rosenblatt and Ken Goldstrom create small sculptures in clay that are endowed with character and whimsy, yet are wildly different in nature. Fairytales and myths are explored by Anna Lane with magical pointillist gauche paintings. Anna Vojtech offers the original watercolor and pastel illustrations from her acclaimed children’s books. Lynne Sausele’s mixed media collages have a moral to share, in a surprising language. Doris Prouty’s baby quilts and Jill Solomon’s clay rattles are on display, as well as a collection of local jewelers and potters work .

It is a big holiday party and all the guests are interesting!  An artist’s reception will held November 22nd from 6-8pm. The show runs through December 21st.

Flatrocks Gallery 77 Langsford St., Gloucester

Open Thurs.- Sunday 12-5 and by appointment. 978-353-911

Hi Joey.

If possible to share with the Gloucester Community via GMG, there is still space to sign up for our ‘Wellness Initiative for Veterans’ this Thursday a the Manchester Community Center. 40 Beach St.

It’s a fundraiser for the ‘Gloucester Office of Veterans Affairs.’ Wellness services offered FREE to vets. ‘By Donation’ for all others. Thanks for helping to get the word out!     Karen

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Dear Joey,

Happy Fall from all of us at beach gourmet. We are working on many exciting upcoming events, Chef’s Table dinners and Winter classes are being scheduled now. Stay tuned to Facebook and email for further announcements.

How about a gift certificate for that special someone? Gift Certificates are now available and may be used toward a Chef’s Table dining experience, a cooking class, prepared holiday foods or catering menu items.               

Stop in today to pick one up for a hostess gift, holiday gift or for any reason. 

Holiday Pick-Up Menu

It’s the season to celebrate with friends and family! Let the professionals at beach gourmet help

ease the pain of entertaining, we will fuss over the menu details while you enjoy the company of your guests.


Call now 978-282-1414 or stop by.

Pick-up at beach gourmet at your convenience. It is as easy as that!


A full menu of options is available at the kitchen, but we listed some of our more popular items below.

Appetizers

Brie Baguette with Walnuts, Sage, and Cranberry – $10.95

Artichoke Dip – $7.95, 8 oz.

Salmon Dip – $9.95, 8 oz.

Tuscan Shrimp with Lemon Aioli – $20 per lb.

Rosemary Spiced Nuts – $8.95, per 10 oz. bag

Sides

Classic Mashed Potato – $10.95, 32 oz.

Potato Gratin – $36, serves 10

Sausage and Sage Stuffing – $9.95, 32 oz.

Roasted Root Vegetables – $10.95, 32 oz.

Pumpkin, Butternut, Apple Soup – $10.95, 32 oz.

Whole Cranberry Sauce – $3.95, 8 oz.

Turkey Gravy with Sage – $7.95, 32 oz.

Dessert

Pumpkin Cheesecake – $30, serves 8-10

Gingerbread Bundt Cake – $30, serves 8-10

Order by Friday, November 21st for pick up on 

Tuesday, November 25th or Wednesday, November 26th. 

About the Chef’s Table

The Chef’s Table is a great way to extend our hospitality to clients for private tastings and classes. Our antique, hand-crafted table seats up to twelve people comfortably and is uniquely located inside Savour Wine and Cheese, adjacent to the beach gourmet exhibition kitchen. Guests at the table experience an exclusive private dining experience with a menu that is designed specifically to compliment the wine pairing by our wine expert, Kathleen Erickson.

These events are typically booked for private parties and are not open to the public, however we periodically open the table to reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sample Chef’s Table menus can be viewed on our website. Do not delay in making your reservations. Open Chef’s Table events tend to sell-out very quickly.

We look forward to serving you, your family and friends this holiday season.

Sincerely,

beach gourmet

Yeah Joey I’m Back!

Posted on by capeannpainter

I left GMG about 1 1/2 months a go. It’s hard to come up with a daily Idea and make a deadline.

But I do miss it. Let’s see how long I’ll last this time.

Joey put the Odds of me returning to GMG at 2 months. He was almost right.

MELT DOWN #?

BREAKING NEWS: Science All Around Us Has Raised Over $31K!!!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Science All Around Us has raised $31,483.00, with six days left to go. They are in the home stretch. Be a part of the tremendous team of people backing this worthy endeavor (283 so far!). Click here to donate to Science All Around Us with Collin Keagan.

Collin talks about his interest in aviation in this video

http://vimeo.com/111583516

For more information see previous GMG posts here:

Check Out Science All Around Us with Colin Keegan

Science All Around Us Has raised Over 18K

Breaking News for Science All Around Us

GMG Podcast with host Joey C and guests Donna Ardizonni and Kim Smith

If you have already donated, you can continue to help by spreading the word to reach as many people as possible during the fundraising campaign. Let your friends and family know about this exciting series and share the links on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Very Important Meetings Regarding Development of Former Olivia’s Restaurant Site at Good Harbor Beach and Retreat House

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

From Paul McGeary:

There will be two important meetings in Ward 1 this week.

The first will present plans to renovate the Eastern Point Retreat House.

The second will showcase plans to redevelop the former Olivia’s restaurant site.

Details are below.

Former Site of Amelia’s/Olivia’s Restaurant at Good Harbor Beach

The meeting on redevelopment of the former Olivia’s Restaurant will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Olivia’s site at 78 Thatcher Road.

The proposal for a six-unit condominium development by 78 Thatcher Road LLC would require a special City Council permit under the zoning ordinance.

Developer John Flaherty has already received necessary variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals from the city’s height and side lot requirements. This is a chance to get a look at the project as it will go before the Council and to delve into details.

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Eastern Point Retreat House

I have received the following communication from Father Dennis Yesalonia, associate vice-president of the New England Province of the Jesuit Order, which owns the Eastern Point Retreat House:

Dear Eastern Point Neighbor:

On Aug. 15, 2013, the Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House hosted a meeting to introduce our neighbors to the proposed capital improvements to the Retreat House. At that time, our proposal consistal of:

  1. The demolition and reconstruction of the retreatants wing; and
  2. The reconstruction of a portion of the mansion.

Following that meeting, our development team continued its review of the proposed capital project end came to the conclusion that it could be scaled back significantly, while still accomplishing the desired goal of an enhanced living environment for retreatants.

By this letter, I would like to invite you to joke us at 37 Niles Pond Road at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, for a presentation of our revised, scaled-back project. The principal changes to the Retreat House will be:

  1. Demolishing the existing retreatants wing and replacing it with a three-story updated and code-compliant wing, which will be reconstructed on the footprint of the existing retreatants wing. It will also be connected to the mansion at the ground and second floor levels to provide handicap access. The new retreatants wing will accommodate 38 retreatants, down from 40 in the existing retreatants wing. In addition, two suites, which had accommodated Jesuit priests in the existing retreatants wing, will not be included in the reconstructed retreatants wing; and
  2. Interior improvements and minor renovations to the mansion.

I look forward to welcoming you on the 20th.

(Signed)
Dennis Yesalonia S.J.
Associate Vice President


Beautiful, Beautiful New Works by Jeff Weaver

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Imagine ~ We live in this world that Jeff Weaver paints with such arresting beauty and realism.

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Chelsea Fashion & Film Fest star comes to Beverly on Dec 3 for special homecoming comedy show

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Thursday night, MTV’s Sean Lynch is hosting the Chelsea Fashion & Film Festival in New York City and Sean’s film, “Game Night” is the opening the festival.  In two weeks, Sean and Mark Riccadonna (one of Game Night’s stars) will be live on stage at The Larcom Theatre right down the road in Beverly for a very special Homecoming Comedy show (Sean is a native of Lynn, MA).  This will be your only chance to see these two extraordinary talents before they go back to New York and LA to make more films and TV shows.  Don’t miss it.  Get your seats now right here!

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Megan McKenzie and Jeff Buckridge have a very special show this Thursday night @ Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant 8-10pm!

Posted on by Joanne

This is our first time playing here so please won’t you come out and join us for some margaritas and music this ones for all you out there that have asked for an early show, well here it is! See you Thursday!

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Reality Check

Posted on by Nichole S.

I had myself a little reality check over the weekend and quite honestly it has rattled me quite a bit.

The reality of the fact that really bad things can happen in literally a second caught up with me and I learned a lesson the hard way.

One of my boys had an accident that, while really bad, could have been much, much worse and any kind of parental pedestal that I might have felt worthy of standing on has been knocked out from beneath me.

I was right there….chatting in the open foyer with another mom who was about to host a play date between her boys and mine.  The boys, over the moon excited to see each other, had already run outside to play with neighborhood kids and announced that they were going to “throw the football around.”  We finished up chatting and I headed out to say “good-bye” to my boys only to see Thatcher running up the hill that collapses down to the end of their very quiet street. Thatcher was pretty close to hysterical saying, “Finn is really hurt…and it is really, really bad.”

And then…there was Finn…with more blood than I ever care to see again…and crying harder than I’ve ever had to endure.  The helpless, sickening feeling that hits you in the moment you realize that you dropped the ball…that you let your child escape your watchful eye just long enough for a horrible accident to happen, is nothing short of debilitating.

“Throwing the football”….just like that…had turned into Finn hopping on a scooter and underestimating the size of a pretty big hill.  While I didn’t witness it, I can only imagine the speed that he reached, prior to falling and hitting the ground. The gash in his forehead…just between his eyes…paints a picture that I’ll never forget.

You can imagine how the rest of the story unfolds.  There was ice, towels, blood, more blood, grabbing of necessary items, a scary ride to the hospital, tears, more tears, the check-in, guilt, more guilt, and finally stitches.   Finn was an utter pillar of amazingness.  I’ve never seen a braver child…and for that I am eternally grateful.

A fews hours later, we were back in our car….and then, just like that, the story, amazingly, got a little bit funny.

Finn, while slurping his fudgsicle, said nonchalantly to Thatcher, “Hey.  I think that doctor, the one who stitched my head, was on Naked and Afraid.”

For those of you who may not know….  Naked and Afraid is a “reality” TV show, on the Discovery Channel, in which they drop a man and a woman (strangers) off in a very remote location and they need to survive…naked…and evidently afraid….for 21 days.  Let the record state, that they blur out any “private parts” and my boys enjoy watching the show with my husband because of the nature and survival aspects of the experience.  While I type those words, I do realize that is sounds similar to “reading Playboy for the articles” but, I really do mean it. Each episode follows two different survivalists.  Sometimes one bails, sometimes they both quit, and sometimes both endure the challenges, and make it to the end.  The next episode then chronicles the experiences of two totally different daring participants.  Meaning, there are no reoccurring characters on the show.

So….when Finn announced that his doctor had been on the show…I of course assumed he was wrong.  This was the same kid who, after all, had thought it wise to take his first ride ever on a scooter down a large hill…just hours before.

Back home in Rockport…dazed, exhausted, and overwhelmed…Finn’s stitches began to bleed.  Drained, I picked up the phone and called the hospital to seek advice.  They talked me through what to do….and then for kicks…I had to ask. Because, upon thinking about it, his doctor was wearing hiking boots.

“My 5 year old son seems to think his doctor appeared on a TV show called Naked and Afraid.”

“Well then, your son is very observant, because she sure did.”

So, good on you, Finn.  In the aftermath of a horrendous spill, your little 5 year-old self, managed to recognize someone from a 60-minute episode of a show, that aired on July 27th, who was naked, dirty, and exhausted as the same woman who was now dressed, in a hospital, calming your mother, and tending to your very bad wound.  You never fail to amaze me!

From Reality television show, to my reality check.

Meet Finn’s doctor.

 

 

Drunken Bench in Fall

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

DrunkennBench5220wmI had a nice 1/2 mile walk on Sunday with Janet, her mom Marilyn, and family friend Linda. I just had to do a stress test on the Drunken Bench. Note the absence of my trusted rollator, and presence of a cane. Photo by Janet.