Daily Discussion- Your Favorite Grilling Method

My boy Erik Lorden loves to cook with charcoal.  He feels that it gives better heat and flavor.  For me it’s a big PITA and when I’m hungry it’s a gas grill for me.

What type of grill do you use?  Which do you wish you used and why?

Not gonna lie those big green egg things seem like the coolest thing ever.

Now that I think of it we need to have a BBQ contest don’t we?

Where in the city can you grill outdoors without some special kind of permit and we could have a BBQ contest?

Thursday July 31st , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…

Marine Forecast :
Today S winds around 5 kt…becoming SE with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.
Tonight SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4797461

Hourly Forecast :

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August 2nd , 2014 8PM EST “Wicked Weather” This Weekends Episode will be on Space Weather And Space … Don’t miss it! With guests Nick Howes From The U.K. And GAAC’S Michael Deneen And Virginia Renehan … This Show will blow you’re mind ! See ya there ..

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Community Stuff 7/31/14

Hi Joey,

Seacoast would like to welcome the community to attend this event. It should be fun!

Thank you,

Alison

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Gloucester Dog Park – New Agility Center Opening

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The Gloucester Dog Park’s new Agility Training Center will be opening on August 9th from 10:00 – 12:00 Noon. Glenn Goldman, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) with over 30 years of dog training experience in Gloucester, will be instructing pets and owners on the correct and proper use of the new Agility Center equipment. Please join us and show your support for the Gloucester Dog Park by participating in this great family fun event. Thank you to the Gloucester Community PreservationGrant program for helping to fund this exciting new project at the Gloucester Dog Park!


Good Morning Joey:

I have started a new business located at Blackburn Center, and have just launched my new website.  How do I announce it on Good Morning Gloucester?

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http://www.massagegloucester.com/

Linda Morrison, MA & NYS LMT

978-309-8556



Tour of the Gloucester Stage Company

Lisa from Cape Ann TV writes ~

Hi Kim,
Here is a video a made with the children of the Gloucester Stage Youth Actor’s Workshop. In this video they give the viewer a quick tour of the Gloucester Stage Company. Could you please post it on GMG.

Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Update

Logos.AIRick Roth writes ~

Hi,
Okay, I really mean it.

We need LOTS of volunteers for this all-day event on Saturday in Manchester. Please get in touch. And you can start planning to volunteer for the Sidewalk Bazaar which is the following weekend, and for which we will need LOTS of help.

Saturday August 2, 9am-5pm
Book Fair at the Manchester Public Library
We’ll be there all day with a bunch of snakes and I believe that someone is going to lead a Kid’s activity.

Friday and Saturday August 8-9 9am-5pm
Gloucester Sidwalk Bazaar, Main Street in front of the Sargent House, near Bananas, where we’ve been for several years.
Bunch of snakes.

Saturday August 16, 2014 in the evening.
Gloucester Downtown Block Party
We’ll be in front of Toodloos Toy Store with a bunch of snakes. Fun event.

So… we really need lots of volunteers for the next three weeks. Remember, even if you can do an hour or two, it will give someone a lunch break or something. These events are great exposure for us, so please get in touch and let me know that you want to help out. Volunteer.

Thanks, Rick

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Where can you get Breakfast Boats? George’s Coffee Shop That’s Where!

I feel like every time I do a post about breakfast in Gloucester I have to attach the “We are so blessed to have so many awesome breakfast joints in Gloucester” disclaimer but there are a couple that are just straight up special and have been executing perfectly for decades.  George’s is one of the elite of the elite in town.  If you haven’t gone there recently you’re really missing out.  nephew BJ is monster fan of the breakfast boats shown here-

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Sweet Sixteen Success!

 

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Yesterday Our Twin BJ and Amanda celebrated their Sweet Sixteen Birthday!  The day was AWESOME from start to finish! We spent the afternoon in Boston for a “Surprise Lunch” at The Top Of The Hub. Cousin Alison Ciaramitaro snuck up to our table at The Top Of The Hub to wish BJ & Amanda a Happy Birthday in person, she completely surprised BJ & Amanda. Their faces were priceless, …You Rock & we Love you! Then Uncle Joey successfully kidnapped and entertained the Birthday kids, so Barry & I could get to Niles Beach to be a part of the “ Big Surprise” with our family and friends. Thank You to all who helped pull off the Sunset Beach Surprise Party, My Mother Pat, BFF Dee Erwin Noble, Katelyn Foley, Craig Kimberley Brook & Barry Hallete, and Michele Donovan, For helping my mother set up at the beach. Thank you to all our Friends & Family from near and far for making BJ & Amanda feel special on their Sweet 16 Birthday! … We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all your love and support, we are truly blessed to have you all in our lives… BJ & Amanda were completely surprised, and had a wonderful day!

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BREAKING (AND SUPER FUN) NEWS: Gloucester House Fabulous New Outdoor Dining Area Opening this Saturday

Direct from Gloucester House owner Lenny Linquata: Their brand  new al fresco dining area will be open this Saturday! The menu is fun and casual New England summer fare and includes sweet lobsters, steamers, fresh picked corn on the cob, oysters, shrimp, chowder, and more.

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The views from Lenny’s new dock are exquisite–with the harbor laid out before you–Cape Pond Ice, the Paint Factory, fishing boats, lobster boats, schooners, and every kind of sailboat and pleasure boat imaginable. I know where we are headed for dinner this weekend!

Get Past the Screeching Monkeys

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The Moolongz teach us how to get past the screeching monkeys in our minds – those persistent, invasive, never-ending thoughts, worries and concerns which prevent us from reaching that peaceful secret place where we can hear and see the Moolongz. Can you get past the screeching monkeys? Can you see Moolongz?

E.J. Lefavour
http://www.hobbithousestudio.com

Any Scat Experts Out There?

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I’m actually pretty sure it is coyote scat. I have been coming across these piles recently (pretty large dog poop size piles) in the road and on the sidewalks along Eastern Point. At first I thought they were left behind by very inconsiderate dog owners, but then started seeing them out in the road, where I can’t imagine any conscientious dog owner would allow their dog to do their do. If you look close, you can see berries or something in there that I don’t think of as typical dog diet stuff. Anyone have any other ideas?

E.J. Lefavour
http://www.hobbithousestudio.com

Stage Fort Park Bandstand Concert RESCHEDULED TO TONIGHT – Old Cold Tater & Honky Tonk Women

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Perfect Weather Tonight for this rescheduled concert!

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Rockport Legion Band – Concert August 3rd

The Rockport Legion Band will perform their fourth free concert of their 81st consecutive summer concert series at the Back Beach Bandstand on Beach St.

7:00, Sunday, August 3, 2014.

Children are welcome.  Popcorn and tonic are available.  Folding chairs and blankets are good.  In case of rain we will play inside the Legion Hall, next to the bandstand.

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Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014 Alek Razdan & The A-Train Orchestra & Mike O’Connell Band

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Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra

Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra is composed of 20-year-old Alek Razdan on vocals and saxes, his father Rikki Razdan on saxes, Ken Demaine on bass, Dave “Doc” Vincent on drums, and Dan Whalen on guitar. The group is based out of Rockport and Gloucester, MA, and was formed in the summer of 2010.
Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra appear regularly around Cape Ann and the Boston area. They have performed at festivals, night-clubs, and private parties. Playing a unique blend of blues, jump-blues, and swing covers and originals, the group puts on an energetic and extremely danceable show.
The band’s new album, “Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra: Two-Timin'”, was released in January of 2012. The title track, “Two-Timin'”, was the Grammy U award winner of the Indaba Music Master Critique competition,  held in New York City, New York.
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Mike O’Connell and Friends

blues/rock/ originals/ jam band

Mike O’Connell Worcester Born Blues Rocker has been living in Gloucester for 13 yrs

Tomorrow Night Harbor Loop Concerts in Gloucester with Local Natives Jay Aptt, Leo Ciaramitaro and Ben Ferrini play this concert with me,, we did a couple of practices and ready to rip some songs for you,, we have a good set. so come see,, bring your blankets coolers and juice boxes, kids,, Love MO’C

This Thursday on the Lannon! A Sunset Cruise with ALLEN ESTES & FLY AMERO!!

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This Thursday on the Lannon!
A Sunset Cruise with
ALLEN ESTES & FLY AMERO!!
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We only do this once a year, folks, so… please don’t miss it!  Sitting on the deck of
the Thomas E. Lannon is perhaps the most elegant way to appreciate the amazing
and beautiful city in which we live.  Actually, there always seems to be people from
other parts of the country (and world) on board, taking it all in for the very first
time.  We find ourselves looking at familiar waters through fresh eyes as we hear
their stories from points beyond the island.  But it’s Tommy, Kay and the rest of the
Ellis crew who are the true stars of the show.  So smooth and professional, you can
hardly tell there’s serious work being done all around you – until you volunteer to
help hoist a sail, that is!
Thursday, July 31st
A Sunset Cruise with Great Music!
6:30 – 8:30pm (be at the dock by 6:15)
The Thomas E. Lannon
Seven Seas Wharf at The Gloucester House Restaurant
Rogers Street (Rte. 127) | Gloucester, MA  01930
978–281–6634 | info@schooner.org
Visit: http://schooner.org/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Daily Discussion- the Holy Trinity Of Kids Car Mess Stuff

imageYou may as well drive directly to the car wash to pump quarters in the super-vac if you bring any of these as a snack for your kids for a road-trip-

Pretzels, popcorn, goldfish.

I won’t even get into the hell that is yogurt sticks when they toss those aside.

What is your top three evil food items that without question get ingrained in the seating area where your youngsters ride?