Oh what a weekend

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Schooner Festival is definitely my favorite.  From starting on Friday on The Lannon and ending on the Lady Jillian for the parade of sail.  Just terrific.

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Sing through the Seasons ~ The first sessions are scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 3! There’s still time to enroll. (Please share with everybody!)

Posted on by Joanne

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Another Schooner Festival is in the Books

Posted on by Nichole S.

So much beauty in one harbor.  It almost doesn’t seem fair….almost.

The day began a bit dreary, but grey skies couldn’t detract from the gorgeousness of the schooners as they paraded throughout our harbor.

Lucky, lucky us.  Thanks to everyone who played a part in another successful Schooner Festival.

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Ruth Pino Is This Weeks GMG Cook!

Posted on by Sista Felicia

PrintRuth Pino Italian DonutsRuth Pino Writes~Perfect day for Felicia Ciaramitaro Mohan Italian donuts!

Click link below for Step-by-Step Video Recipe details

http://cook123.com/recipes/italian-donuts.html

“Art, Rocks!” Pebble Beach Rocport

Posted on by capeannpainter

Is this an easy one?
Hopefully it won’t fall off the rock.
I’ll give 2 hints.
Across from the sign i posted a few posts back.
Pebble Beach Rockport, ma
Goodluck. Left at 10:22am

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Eagle’s Lesson

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

JanetEagle096wm Eagle4740wmAfter photographing USCG barque Eagle Friday afternoon, I wanted to take the deck tour on Saturday morning. The boarding ramp didn’t look like it would be too steep for my rollator at 9:30 am, low tide. But when I approached the stairs, I knew it would be a challenge. Both the ramp and steep stairs would have to be walked without the aid of my four–wheeled walker. I got on the ship with hard work and a sailor standing by. The main deck was fascinating and crew was fun to talk to, including officer candidate Flores, my tour chaperone.

The climb up the stairs disembarking Eagle was exhausting, especially going up. Two crew members guarded me against a fall in back and in front of me. On the last two steps, I asked for and got a “lift.” They were very happy to help me, and it was welcome. I thanked them for an excellent physical therapy session. Once on terra firma, my legs were shaking. I had pushed myself to the limit. When I heard the distant blasts of Eagle’s horn as she departed this afternoon, I realized what the experience was all about: I had challenged the stairs to stop me, and they could not.

Bernie Cranston- Still Getting After It!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Doesn’t look a day over 50.  That’s what rowing will do for you!

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Thirtieth Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival Official Race Results

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

For More Info- http://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/

Congrats To GMG Contributor, Our Pal Al Bezanson for Taking Home First Place The Betty Ramsey Plate For The Small Class!

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GloucesterCast With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/31/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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GloucesterCast With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 8/31/14

Topics Include: Toby Pett Looking Svelte In His Black Shirt, Ladies Man Toby Pett, Contributor Of The Week, Craig Kimberley’s Birdseye Demo and USCG Barque Eagle Drone Videos, The Schooner Adventure Progress, Greg Bover, The Schooner Adventure Business Model, Peter Bent Running The Show On The Adventure Today, The Bluenose II Question, Barry Pett and Marty Luster Go Behind The Scenes For The Gloucester Fireworks Set Up, The Gloucester Fund, Hosting The Schooners, The Question- Does Schooner Festival Exists If People Don’t Come To See the Schooners?, Local Traffic, Parking IMO Is A Non-Issue, Sailing Activity In Gloucester Today vs 25 Years Ago, Football Season, Question- Can Tom Brady Still Have As Much Focus and Will To Win As A Young QB Without A Superbowl Win?, Market Basket Re-Opening But Let’s Not Forget The Great Employees At Stop and Shop, Labor Day Schooner Festival Fireworks Were Awesome, Boat Horns.

 

 

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VIDEO: 2014 GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL PARADE OF SAILS

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

A very special thank you to Jeff Amero for sharing his awesome party location!
http://www.vimeo.com/104766546

Peaches Ripening in the Warm Sun ~ Do I Hear Bellinis, Anyone?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Belle of Georgia peach ©Kim Smith 2014 copy

Bellinis would make a festive addition to your Labor Day/Schooner Festival weekend brunch or dinner, especially at this time of year when the farmer’s markets and grocer’s shelves are brimming with tree-ripened fresh fruit.

Our ‘Belle of Georgia’ white-flesh peach tree never disappoints. Each and every year since first planting, this semi-dwarf peach tree gives us mouth-watering sweet peaches. Not all of the peaches are perfect and the ones that are not eaten out of hand are whipped into smoothies, cooked in confections, or macerated with Prosecco.

~ Bellini Recipe ~

Marinate peeled, pitted, and sliced (halved or quartered) peaches in Prosecco for several hours. Just before serving, puree the peach-Prosecco mixture. Spoon the puree into champagne glasses, about 1/3 to 1/2 filled, and to taste. Gently add more Prosecco to the puree. Add a drop of raspberry liquor, Chambord, or a few fresh raspberries to the puree, to give the drink that beautiful pinky-peach glow.

Bellinis are traditionally made with white-flesh peaches such as ‘Belle of Georgia,’ but any variety of sweet peach will do.

Peach tree blossom Belle of Georgia ©Kim Smith 2011‘Belle of Georgia’ Peach Blossoms

In flower and in fruit, the peach is a pretty tree for your landscape ~

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Read an excerpt about the ‘Belle of Georgia’ from my book Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities ~ Notes from a Gloucester Garden here ~

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