Anyone Ever Seen A Crab Like This?

Posted on by God's Morning

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I never have in all my years of exploring beaches and tidal pools. Does anyone know what it is?

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

Joey Updates-

From Wikipedia-

Libinia emarginata is roughly triangular in outline and very heavily calcified, with a carapace about 4 in (100 mm) long and a leg span of 12 inches (300 mm).[4] The whole crab is khaki, and the carapace is covered in spines andtubercles,[5] and, as with other decorator crabs, often clothes itself in debris and small invertebrates.[4]

 

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Blues Fest Tickets are worth it just to see Victor Wainwright

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Just in case you’re one of those people who thinks blues is a bunch of old folksĀ singing sadĀ songs, you’ve got to check out young rising star, Victor Wainwright, who will have youĀ dancin’ on the grass at Stage Fort Park on August 9. Ā Just 2 weeks left to save $12Ā on your Gloucester Blues Festival Tickets (get them here).

Gloucester PD was able to raise $3,770.00 IN Toss Your Boss Challenge

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hereā€™s Chief Campanello-

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Hi Joey,
I just wanted to thank your readers and everyone who supported the Special Olympics “Over the Edge” and “Toss Your Boss” Fundraiser this past weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Boston. Gloucester PD was able to raise $3,770.00 and counting. I would like to especially thank our 3 biggest supporters: GORTONS, ST. PETERS CLUB, and PETER AND KATHY COAKLEY. and of course thanks to all who contributed to make this a success.
Scaling down a 23 story building is not my first choice of a Saturday activity. But I can tell you that the money raised was well worth it and the special athletes who were there to cheer you on was a big boost to anyone who was apprehensive. My “toss” went at 1pm and there were several Chiefs from neighboring communities to make sure I knew how high up I was. They also did me the great favor of filling out my “fun facts” sheet (which the event organizers read over a speaker system as you are descending). Because of this, I was able to learn all sorts of new things about myself, such as how I had always wanted to be a firefighter, but was afraid of heights or how I had special place in my heart for puppies and “My little pony”, or best of all, how I had a tattoo on my left calf of Barry Manilow. With friends like this supporting you…how could a Chief go wrong? It was all in good fun and when your dangling 200 ft. above concrete, it was nice to have a chuckle.
Was hoping to have some pics for you…haven’t got them yet. Much thanks to all who contributed.
Respectfully,
Leonard Campanello
Chief of Police
City of Gloucester, MA

Look Who made it onto the pages of the GD Times!

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Above photo credit to Gloucester Daily Times

Mom and Girlfriend make the Gloucester Daily Times!

It was really nice to see our mother Pat enjoyingĀ this pastĀ weekendĀ with friendsĀ from the south shore,Ā that she and our father met in Naples Florida where they all wintered together for several years.Ā Ā Friends Pat and Marie had mom laughingĀ into the wee hours of the morning as they enjoyed each other companyĀ during theirĀ 3 dayĀ “Girlfriends Weekend” playing touristsĀ by day andĀ BFF Slumber Party by night! Thank you Pat and Marie for being such a great friend to our mother.

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Mom Requested Muddica Steak Dinner at Niles on Friday evening… they were thrilled to catch the beautiful sunset while dinning on the beach!

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Are women attracted to dudes that wear t shirts that are way too small?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Usually seen worn by middle aged dudes that got back into shape after years of letting themselves go and/or gay men.

Is this an attractive look ladies?

More than just a Lighthouse Tour with Captain Donald Steele

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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IMG_3650Harbor Tours provides a tour of six Lighthouse tour on Cape Ann, (Ten Pound Island, Eastern Point, Straitsmouth, Thacher and Annisquam Lighthouses). The tour is far more; it is narrated by Captain Donald Steele; who gives the history of Cape Ann and the many points of interest; you seethe many islands along the coast line, local and private beaches, and some celebritiesā€™ homes along the shore. As a Gloucester native he tells stories of the many storms, that occurred along the rough coast line of Cape Ann.

The tour is a must for locals and Gloucester visitors. In the slideshow you will see the many delighted faces of people on the tour that I went on this past weekend. 

Who’s All In On The Market Basket Boycott?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thereā€™s a Facebook Page with 35,626 Likes-

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Market-Basket/136649323208808

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One Paddler’s take on this year’s Blackburn Challenge

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
A Blackburn Weekend

To say I look forward to participating in the Cape Ann Rowing Club’s annual Blackburn Challenge each and every year would be an understatement.  Sandwiching the event into 3 nights of camping at Cape Ann Camp Site allows this paddler to get closer to a Cape Ann state of mind.
So before earning the right to wear this year’s T-shirt (at left), a few days were spent paddling about the Jones and Annisquam rivers, swimming at Wingaersheek Beach, and enjoying the taste of Cape Ann’s seafood (my favorite was the fish chowder at the Causeway Restaurant).
And then, at last, yesterday morning the day of the event arrived and I paddled off from the campground…

For the entire entry and more pictures click here

Rick Blue and Lindsay Crouse 2014 The Year Of Coming Home and Giving Back

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Exciting news from Rick and Lindsay in this year of coming home and creating an incredible community spiritual center in the heart of Gloucesterā€™s Downtown.  We speak about the new center and whatā€™s new for this yearā€™s Summer Retreat.

Click to watch the video below and follow the links for more info-

www.thesummerretreat.org

http://www.wisdomsheart.org/

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Monday July 21st , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast :
Mon N winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Mon Night S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4758338

Hourly Forecast :

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Week ahead :

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Health :

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Sat Nights Show 7/19/14 Guest Joe DelliCarpini NWS Boston / Taunton
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dtm-radio/2014/07/20/wicked-weather

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Community Stuff 7/21/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thursday July 24 Gloucester Little League Fundraiser

Hi Joey: Here is second event!  If you can push this as much as space permits, that would be wonderful!
Thanks,
Pam

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Hi my name bobby trott from troop 112 working on my eagle project like to thank all people who help me so far on my project and all the help from the city and the people who made the donation will all the help i wont got this fars thank you

The Moolongz Need Your Help

Posted on by God's Morning

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The Moolongz have come to Earth to teach humans how to useĀ their unlimited inner power to create amazing, joyful, abundant lives, but they need your help.

E.J. Lefavour

http://www.hobbithousestudio.com

What’s for Dinner Mom?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

My daughter Liv is home visitingĀ for a few days. What does she request for herĀ birthday dinner?

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Why Captain Joe and Sons freshĀ caughtĀ local straight-off-the-boat melt-in-your-mouth fabulously sweetĀ lobsters, of course!

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Well I guess The Market Basket Strike Is For Real

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Overheard between Market Basket Employee and Customer :

“We’re not expecting our next shipment  til Wednesday”

Most all the produce we wiped OUT.
Pictured- The produce rack 3:30PM

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On The Waterfront — a new TV show premieres Tuesday 7/22 on Cape Ann TV

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

From Cape Ann TV’s Lisa Smith:

On the Waterfront is a brand new, original production from Cape Ann TV. The show takes an in-depth look at the Cape Ann ecosystem, highlighting the people and businesses that rely on the ocean for survival. The premiere episode features the lifecycle of the clam.Ā Shep Means, a clammer from Essex and Gloucester hosts the show. Join Shep as he goesĀ digging on the clam flats and the beach, stops by Essex Shellfish to weigh them up, then visits Intershell to see them shucked and packaged, and finally to Woodman’s to fry them and eat them.

Air times on TV are:

Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 pm

Wednesday, July 23 at 9:00 am and 8:00 pm

Friday., July 25 at 11:30 am and 8:30 pm

Saturday, July 26 at 9:00 pm

Sunday, July 27 at 9:30 am and 11:00 pm