My View of Life on the Dock
The 6th Annual Gloucester Harbor Race, (aka the Chip Norton Memorial Harbor Race), hosted by the Gloucester Gig Rowers, will start and end at Niles Beach in East Gloucester Saturday, Sept. 20. Spectators can watch pilot gig boats, whaleboats, dories, and other traditional rowing craft compete in a 3-mile course in Gloucester Harbor. Rowers and boats come from all along the Northeast Coast to compete. Race starts at 9:30 a.m.
Photo shows crew preparing to row.
See this short video of a train station in Utah incorporating Len Burgess gorgeous ice crystal images, illuminated by colored LED lights.
Crystal Light transforms the two level environment of the Transfer Station of the UTA linking the new line to the airport with the existing commuter line. The dramatic weather of Salt Lake City is suggested in images of water in its different states: ice crystals, clouds, a rushing stream, gentle waves of the lake. These are etched into the glass windscreens and elevator tower to catch the sunlight during the day and at night color flows through the station with programmed lighting.
Len writes, “Some of my ice crystal photos are etched in a Salt Lake City train station. This Salt Lake City train station has been designed using etched glass and changing colored lighting. Here’s a new video of the station. Well known architectural designer Catherine Widgery designed this structure using water in it’s many forms as the theme.”
Last week’s Mug Up ended with Rubber Duck being taken hostage by a pair of adorable but vicious ducknappers. Come to Mug Up this Saturday at 9:30 to see how this drama plays itself out. Will Paul Morrison buckle under and give in to the hostage takers extreme demands to gain RD’s freedom, will RD remain imprisoned (or maybe totally forgotten about and relegated to the back of a closet), or will Paul Morrison pull off bringing a massive rubber duck to Gloucester harbor to float outside Joey’s window and stare relentlessly at him until his Flexilis anatidaephobia forces him to give up RD? Come to Madfish Wharf Saturday morning and find out.
E.J. Lefavour
http://www.hobbithousestudio.com
A special treat this week as we welcome Ms. Danielle Miraglia to our stage. She’s a real up and coming talent in the musical world and I’m so glad to have her.She’s everywhere these days, so catch her before you can’t afford it! Mr. Blob Enik, fanciful thought-provoking glitarist , has brought her to my attention and will be joining us. Also, Mr.Jim Gambino, ace pinky-wiggler, will be on keyboard dooties as well as that landscape-beheaded drummbler, Mr. Steevee Chaggaris. Of course, Salmon Dave Sag will be on base, with a full count. I wouldn’t miss it for the world!
NEXT WEEK: Rikkky Russell, Edd Scheer and cutie-pie Mario Perrett.
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, Ma.
978-283-9732
Join us for a fabulous buffet dinner with carved prime rib, baked haddock and much more, plus a wonderful harbor cruise and music by our favorite DJ, Scottie Mac! 6:30-9:30pm. $49 adults/ $24 children.
Cruiseport Gloucester
Six Rowe Square
978-865-3210
http://www.beauportprincess.com/
Because every burger joint needs a little thong action…..
All kidding aside, while I haven’t been there yet, I hear their burgers are yummy. Has anyone out there been there yet?
Coast Guard rescues owner & fishing boat in Chatham, Mass. #capecod @capecodtimes #uscg @USCG http://t.co/j2L3OwXu5G pic.twitter.com/djLhbhCJWF
— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) September 11, 2014
Photo Bob Harrison 8:30AM 9/11/14
Yesterday I took my first short walk with no support other than my legs. Occupational therapist Shelly came over, I handed her my camera, and told her I was going to walk. Well, I did, after seven and a half months of grave illness and much therapy. I traveled 21 steps, and I call that a winner – Blackjack!
Marine Forecast :
Today S winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog this morning. Showers likely this afternoon. Vsby 1 nm or less this morning.
Tonight SW winds around 10 kt…becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
Beach Forecast :
Sun / Clouds
Winds South to South West 10-20 mph
Water temps 68°
Temps 70-78°
Humidity 80%
Late day showers / Storms ….
UV INDEX 8
Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4951369
Hourly Forecast :
This test is an annual task. Performed at the Central Fire Station.
Starting our 4th Annual Young Playwrights Workshop! If you and your kids loved Song of the Sea, Murder on Rocky Neck the Opera, and Tale of the Oysta: A Seafaring Whoops, sign them up for this amazing workshop which will take place at our new Community Partner, Eastern Point Lit House and Press!! Ages 9+
Check out Henry Allen’s North Shore Folklore Theater
Contact 978-704-1269
Niles Pond Swans
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The Ukeladies are learning Harvest Moon–I’d forgotten about this beautiful song and the fairly recent video, released by Neil Young in 2012, is so very sweet.
The Barking Crab on the way to a comedy show at a club owned by good friends. Life is good. Post in the works about Boston’s newest comedy hotspot!!
Good Morning Gloucester 