Wednesday July 16th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast :
Today S winds around 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt this morning. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog. Showers with a chance of tstms. Some tstms may produce heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 nm or less…increasing to 1 to 3 nm this afternoon.
Tonight S winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming W after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog. A chance of showers. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.

Pod Cast Weather :

http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4739249
Hourly Forecast :

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Look Ahead :

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http://www.dtmwickedweather.com see ya there 8pm 🙂

Shuttle Faces–Sunday July 13 2014

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

I always see such smiling faces every time I go on the Harbor Tour Shuttle

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Terrible Time Aboard The Thomas Lannon For The Paul Giacalone / Ryan and Wood / GMG Cigar and Rum Sail

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It was just terrible.  Hurricane force winds, torrential downpours, lost two or three people overboard, the boat was a filthy mess, the most rude obnoxious people you’d ever wanna meet.

A total disaster evidenced by the pictures.

Better pictures on the way from Kim Smith (I was too busy trying to keep people from abandoning ship to take photos)

Look at the sheer misery on these faces-

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That James Eves, he doesn’t know how to have a good time does he?

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In all seriousness I can’t extend enough thanks to Tom,Kay and Heath Ellis and their crew as well as Bobby and Doug Ryan from Ryan and Wood  our local distillery, and Paul Giacalone for providing excellent excellent smokes.

Check out Ryan and Wood for a tour of their facility, it is amazing http://www.ryanandwood.com/

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and if you haven’t been on a sail aboard the Lannon (the most beautiful boat in Gloucester Harbor by a mile) you really need to, especially if you have guests in from out of town.  It is my number one must do thing I tell people when they ask me what they need to do while in town.   You get to see Gloucester Harbor in all it’s glory on the most beautiful boat in the harbor with the friendliest crew in the harbor.  Total no brainer city easy recommendation for the win.

http://schooner.org/

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Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Coming Soon!

Posted on by God's Morning

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If you attended any of this festival last year, you know how amazing it was.  This year promises to be even more so.  Don’t miss it.

 

Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Update

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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We had a nice time at Summerfaire at the UU Church in Rockport on Saturday. Great weather, lots of people interested in our snakes. And courageous volunteers: John Gallagher, Colleen Anderson and Caroline from Petco. Thank you. And Terri Desmaris for inviting us.

We need some volunteers for Thursday. The Farmer’s Market is always a fun gig and the weather is supposed to be very nice. So… come over, help with our exhibit and check out the market.
Thursday July 17, 2014 3-6pm (I think)
Cape Ann Farmer’s Market, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
We’ll be there with a bunch of snakes and the good people from Art Haven will lead the Kid’s Activity- painting wooden snakes.

Saturday July 19, 2014 1-3pm
Petco Reptile Rally at Petco at Gloucester Crossing
We’ll be there with a few snakes. Should be fun.

And then…
Saturday July 26, 2014 Time TBA
Snakes of New England and the World- 1 hour live animal presentation.
Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester MA

Meanwhile… this really cool vernal pond thing is about to take place, likely in the next week or two. The emergence of newly metamorphosed wood frogs. They look just like the adults except tiny. Like 1/2 inch. We’ll be doing a daytime field trip to see these guys soon. Nick Taormina is scouting the pond to see just when they start hopping. Keep watching your CAVPT emails for final details on this exciting outing. And don’t forget to volunteer.

Thanks, Rick

 

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Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Photos from a foggy morning walk along the berm between Niles Pond and Brace Cove this morning.

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The shoreline draped in gossamer nets–the world according to spiders.

Spider's Web Niles pond -3 ©Kim Smith 2014

Spider's Web Niles pond -4 ©Kim Smith 2014

Spider's Web Niles Pond Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2014JPGSong Sparrow Niles Pond Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2014Song Sparrow

Rosa rugosa Nile pond ©Kim Smith 2014

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New update for the Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014. Tommy and The Toys will be playing instead of Choctaw Rocket on 8/7/2014

Posted on by Joanne

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Updated/correction for The Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014
Gloucester, Ma.
Tommy and The Toys will be playing instead of Choctaw Rocket
The bands are scheduled for these dates, but things happen and unfortunately are subject to change.
Special thanks to Bradley Royds for putting this together and for the info. Plus all those that are involved with making this event happen.

 

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO RELEASE: SOUL REBEL PROJECT – KING

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

We all know this area has a ton of music talent, and SOUL REBEL PROJECT is among the best. If you love true Roots Reggae, then you already know these guys well. If you’ve never had the chance to see them live, start kicking yourself now. After you recover, go to SoulRebelProject.com and see where the next big show will be. Ok, I love these guys for many reasons, one being that they are professionals at what they do, and then there’s the fact that they’ve become good friends, and they just keep getting better every year. Today just so happens to be the iTunes album release date for HIGHER PLACE (on VP Records), and the release of their first video KING. I shot and cut this video for the guys from a live show I taped this past spring. We never intended on making any particular video that night, just grabbing some footage, but here you have it. So watch the video, please share the link, then go check out the tracks on iTunes, you will become a fan instantly. Enjoy!!! (remember click the gear at bottom right for 1080hd)

Now head over to iTunes and get some magic!!

CLICK HERE TO GET TO iTunes: Soul Rebel Project

FOR YOU ANDROID PEEPS GET IT ON AMAZON FOR ONLY $8.99 HERE- SOUL REBEL PROJECT HIGHER GROUND

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If You Build It…Well, You Know the Rest.

Posted on by Nichole S.

There’s a lot of construction going on along Nugent Stretch from Gloucester along into Rockport these days.

 

 

 

 

Creamy Avocado Dressing / Dip

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Creamy Avocado Dressing/Dip

Having avocados on hand at all time when daughter Amanda is home from school is a must. Avocados are definitely a staple food in her diet. Each week we buy them by the bag at the market to make sure enough are on hand to satisfy her taste buds. Amanda tucks slices of them into her Panini sandwiches, enjoys them plainly diced for a light lunch, and fixes her all time favorite homemade guacamole often. A few days ago I got creative with a few over ripened avocado, leftover jalapeño pepper and Greek yogurt. The end result was amazingly creamy and delicious. It paired perfectly with a salad made with farm fresh lettuce, grilled chicken, yellow pepper and dried cranberries.  After the first bite , Amanda gave it a two thumbs up.  The next day I served the leftover dressing as a dip with fresh cut vegetables…it too was delicious!

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Fast and Able – Great Gloucester Fishing Vessels

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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Getting Ready for the Gloucester Schooner Festival on Labor Day Weekend. 

FAST AND ABLE – Great Gloucester Fishing Vessels

By Gordan W. Thomas

Book at Main Street Arts and Antiques at 124 Main Street Gloucester MA

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Poster photo contains 41 Schooners and their dates of operation.