Rubber Duck WTF #37

Since no one got #36 name the humpback (the answer was Music go check it out) #37 is going to be even harder but the prizes keep piling up.

First three winners get a GMG sticker signed by RD and one pirate Rubber Duck. First prize gets choice of Zombie Rubber Duck or Pirate.

To win the responder must say exactly where this is not just how/what and or why. Be precise. Precision wins.

WHAT!
Where is this? Not the image, where is the actual photo residing. If you get out in Cape Ann over the last two months you should know.

Crap: I just realized that if you follow me in Facebook you might be able to figure this out without actually having been there.

[edit Oct 12, 9:38AM] We have a winner! Anonymous correctly named the location. The fresnel lens as big as an outhouse is right behind me. Anonymous can come down to the dock to pick up her winnings. Proper ID required.

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Winner winner chicken dinner!

Daybreak Death Wish

Kitesurfing Kiteboarding Good Harbor Beach Gloucester -2 ©Kim Smith 2014Also known as kitesurfing.

Kitesurfing Kiteboarding Good Harbor Beach Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2014

Look at what I came upon last Tuesday morning while filming the wildlife at the footbridge end of Good Harbor Beach. The kitesurfing appeared death defying, particularly from where I was standing far down the beach; one kitesurfer especially seemed precariously close to Salt Island. 

I would have loved to stay and continue photographing the three beautiful aerial/marine acrobats but I had been filming until the last possible moment and had to hurry off to work. The action that I did catch a glimpse of was simply stunning.

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Airborne ~ Click image to view larger

Note to Kitesurfers: Next time you are planning to kitesurf at dawn please contact me at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com. I would love to photograph and film your next adventure, from beginning to end. Thank you!

Several more photos here:

Continue reading “Daybreak Death Wish”

Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show 30th Year

Doors open again on Sunday, October 12 at 10 AM.

DSCF0866 Nancy J. Adams displays her Sea Glass Whimsies.

DSCF0872 DSCF0874 GMG’s E.J Lefavour exhibits her recently published “I See Moolongz” as well as her last hit, “Tales of Bong Tree Island” and other samples of her unique artwork.

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Boston’s loss could be our gain — Watch the videos and see for yourself

This week, Jed Gottlieb wrote an interesting piece in the Herald (see here) about Boston Blues club Smoken Joe’s closing, in which he demonstrated the loss of blues support in the Boston area, using the fact that Gracie Curran moved to Memphis as an example — Boston’s loss.

Remember, Gracie Curran opened the 2013 Gloucester Blues Festival, which helps keep the blues alive in New England — our gain.

Vickie & I also help keep the blues and other music genres alive right in your own backyard.  We’re bringing Gracie back to the Larcom Theatre (down the road in Beverly) on November 1 to perform with Victor Wainwright, who’s the hottest young name in blues right now.  Victor won the Blues Music Award for Piano Player of the year in 2013 and 2014 and he got the very first standing ovation at this year’s Gloucester Blues Fest.

(BTW: If you want to help us keep the music coming, please vote for our Chase Grant here.  It’s easy and free.)

Putting these two young blues stars on the same stage along with Victor’s smokin’ hot band is practically a fire hazard! You’ll experience a night of soulful rockin’ blues like you’ve never felt before.  Watch the videos and see what I mean:

Get tickets here before they’re all gone.

For the Love of all Things Sandy!

No one loves the beach more than me, but after watching this grotesque monster work its way across the beach, it is going to be a long time before I sit my butt down on that same wet sand again.

Blech!  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I am by no means a wuss….but, I find this little sucker nauseating.  Over reaction, you say? Maybe to you.  But, I think not.  I’ve helped saw the heads off of bluefin tuna without batting an eye, but this slimy, invasive little creatures has the ability to slither places it simply doesn’t belong and it is simply more than I can handle.

I’ll be shopping for next summer’s super high beach chair…ummm…now.

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Clean up at Niles beach Saturday

Great turn out for clean up at Niles Beach this morning. We want to thank Nichole Duckworth for bringing this beautiful Pumpkin Spice cake for the workers. You also never know what you can find on the beach.
October 11, 2014 Pumpkin Spice cake from Nichole Duckworth
October 11, 2014 fun things

Community Stuff 10/11/14

Y Celebrates renovations/new space with Community Celebration Days -Oct 14-16

Hi Joey,

The CAPE ANN YMCA is celebrating their newly renovated space and the opening of its Community Center at 67 Middle Street. We are hoping you might have space to mention this exciting news so your readers will join us for some fun next week. The details are below. I have attached additional information as well – we appreciate anything you can do to help spread the word!

Best,

Pam Sullivan
WHAT: The Community Celebration Days – October 14-16

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‘Tis the season… for POPtoberfest!

It’s that spooky, kooky time of year again, friends! And we are kicking off POPtoberfest at Pop Gallery yet again, starting with the long holiday weekend!!

Seasonal beverages will be served up as well as the return of our “TRICK OR TREAT” GRAB BAGS!!!

Some will be $5 and some will be $10. You don’t know what you’ve got till you open it up! And FYI, every bag is a TREAT!

So, come by this HOLIDAY weekend to take advantage of the 40 – 50 % OFF SALES and good times with the baddest girls on Main Street at POP GALLERY!

And be sure to follow us on instagram for even more ways to SAVE with secret sales this month!


The annual Rockport Fall Classic Car Show & Cruise Day is coming up.  There are a few spots left for show cars.  Weather is supposed to be great.  Can you help spread the word?  Here is the flyer.
Thanks
Angela

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Comedy at The Rhumb Line November 6th

Fred writes-

Hi Joey

We are having a comedy show at The Rhumb Line Nov. 6th with two people with strong connections to Gloucester…including nationally known Paul D’Angello who is known in real life as Paul Murphy . He was an Assistant DA in Gloucester for a few years and did stand up on the side as Paul D’Angello. Also joining him is Dugie Russell who was the District Court Officer in Gloucester for 15+ years. They are both friends of mine and I might do a little stand up myself. It’s going to be a laugh riot.

Tickets are only $15 and are on sale at The Rhumb Line.

Doors open at 6pm ..The show starts at 7pm .

2014 Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour This weekend!!!

2014 Tour Dates

October 11, 12 & 13
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
download 2014 brochure & map

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World’s Best Dog Walking Team!

Pilar and Emma ©Kim Smith 2014You know your pooch is in superb hands with the East Gloucester Dog Walkers!

East Gloucester Dog Walkerrs ©kim Smith 2014

Emma, Pilar, Lily, and occasionally Emma’s brother Ben, manage the menagerie beautifully, to the extent of even bringing along a water bowl on hot summer days. They are kind, gentle, patient, and loving towards their charges. Our Rosie is having the time of her life with the East Gloucester Dog Walkers (along with socializing with the other dogs, too). This great team certainly practices the three P’s of a successful business: Positive, Polite, and Professional.

Thank you East Gloucester Dog Walkers for taking such great care of our neighborhood pets!

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This Just In: Ward 4 Candidates Forum on Cape Ann TV Tonight through Tuesday

This just in from Lisa Smith at Cape Ann TV.

Cape Ann TV Covers the Ward 4 Candidates Forum

The Gloucester City Council will vote on who will fill the vacant Ward 4 City Council seat at their next meeting Tuesday night on October 14. Five of the seven candidates attended the Ward 4 Candidates Forum hosted by the Lanesville Community Center on Thursday, October 9.

Cape Ann TV covered the Forum. It is a last minute addition to the Cape Ann TV program schedule and will air on Cape Ann TV Channels 20 and 67.

Cape Ann TV Channel 20 on

Friday, October 10 at 9:30 pm

Saturday October 11 at 11:00 pm

Sunday, October 12 at 9:00 pm

Monday, October 13 at 8:00 pm

And on Cape Ann TV Channel 67 at

Saturday, October 11 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, October 12 at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm

Monday, October 13 at 12:00 pm

Tuesday, October 14 at 12 pm

Fun Therapy for Me

With my No. 1 Angel, Donna, there are many variations to a sick/recovering friend’s visit. It’s always positive, and could be to sit and talk, give me ride to a medical appointment such as chemotherapy, medication pickup, or score some Monkey Butt Powder at Rite Aid. Today, Donna took me to work, via Goose Cove, where we had discovered a photo op weeks ago. We enjoyed shooting the beautiful displays of the dory and a scary looking axe-wielding clown. You see, this gets me out of constantly thinking about cancer, diet and physical therapy. Call it “Fun Therapy,” and I share the results with you here. FredFall Dory4973wm

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Have you heard the Buzz about the 525 From Franklin Owner and new 525 Partner Maria Seniti

Have you heard the Buzz about the 525?

The new Menu is perfect!

Maria Seniti-Figurido
(Franklin Owner and New 525 Partner)
has made all the right changes to this fantastic location!

The Food is delicious!

Chef Tom Johnson
is hitting it out of the park!

The Service is amazing!

Come find out for yourself…

The Breakfast on the weekends is Great!
I love the Early Bird Specials!

Open Tuesday – Sunday with NEW hours:

Tuesday – Friday 4pm – close
Saturday & Sunday 8am – close

NEW: EARLY BIRD SPECIALS – Save Everyday! (4pm – 5pm)
NEW: BREAKFAST – Saturday & Sunday (starts at 8am)
TUESDAY NIGHT DEAL – 10% off for locals
LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS – Every Wednesday (7pm – 10pm)

TRIVIA THURSDAYS – Every Thursday (7pm – 9pm)

LIVE JAZZ MUSIC – Sundays (10am – 1pm)

KIDS EAT FOR FREE – Sundays (starts at 4pm) Free kids meal with every adult entrée.

THIS WEEKEND ONLY

SAVE 10%
on your meal!

Offer expires 10/13/14, and cannot be combined with any other offers.

THIS WEEKEND ONLY

FREE CORNBREAD
With Every Take Out Order

THIS WEEKEND ONLY

Buy One Pizza (regular price)
Get Second Pizza HALF OFF!

ON SALE ALERT: NYC’s Most Outrageous Comics coming to Beverly in December

Tickets just went on sale for the top comedy show of the season.  Click here to get the best seats.

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Lynn native, Sean Lynch, made it big on MTV, Comedy Central, Spike TV, Showtime & HBO. He’s written 4 Hollywood screenplays and won Best Director at The International Film Festival Manhattan for his film “Game Night.” For one night only, Sean comes home to perform a special show with NYC actor/comedian/writer Mark Riccadonna. Don’t miss their only Boston Area appearance this year right down the road at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly.