My View of Life on the Dock
Just stop by The Carl’s to for a quick pre-party cocktail… a steady stream of their guests were also stopping by to drop off food, and adult spirits for this evening’s “Party of the Summer!”
2 4.4oz Lindt White Chocolate bars
11/2 cups fresh blueberries
12 oz. fresh raspberries
Mini baking cups
1 melt both bars white chocolate in double boiler pan; stir until completely melted; carefully transfer “hot” melted chocolate to pastry bag fitted with Wilton #5 or #18 pastry tip *Note~ I highly recommend wearing oven mitts when fixing 1/2 teaspoon hot chocolate into cups”
2 line cookie sheet with mini baking cups; fix ½ teaspoon melted chocolate into each cup; top with 1 blueberry and 1 raspberry; drizzle white chocolate over tops; chill till ready to serve
*Note~ will keep refrigerated 24 hours
Melissa Cox submits-
They have changed the date from Friday July 4th to Saturday July 5th. Parade still starts at 6pm. Line up is at 4pm at the High School.
Hope to see everyone there!
Bill O’Connor submits-
Hi Joey,
With Tropical Storm/maybe Hurricane Arthur approaching, I thought GMG readers might be interested in some of the raw data available from the National Weather Service. Most weather related information that is available on the internet and in the media is rooted in information from the NWS, because they aggregate collected weather data from all over the world and share it publicly as a gavernment service. NWS runs the National Hurricane Center, a site that serves up raw unadulterated weather data related to Hurricanes and Tropical Storms that’s free from any commentary. This is a great tool if you are into tracking the weather as it happens directly from the source.
When you land on the NHC homepage, you will be presented with a map that has each active tropical storm’s and hurricane’s current position on the map. Choose the storm you want to track and click on it [on the map]. Clicking the storm will bring you to a page that has all kinds of data on the storm, with maps that will show storm surge predictions, surface wind info, wind speed probability, history and all kinds of other data. Keep an eye out for the Warnings/Cone Interactive Map, it’s the familiar map with the projected storm path, but includes coastal warning information as well.
· Here’s a link for the overview page for Arthur: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?5-daynl#contents
· Here’s a link to the large tracking map for Arthur: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?gm_track?large#contents
These pages use aggregated data to generate the maps and reports available, but if you’re really geeky, I would suggest a visit to the Observations – Radial Search page. There you can input the center of your search area [latitude & longitude] and the distance and time period you would like to search in all directions from that point. The search result will spit out a table of weather observations from the given time range. Data sources would include buoy data, C-MAN station data, Drifting Buoys, Ships and other sources (like lighthouses). Weather information included in the raw data is wind speed and direction, peak gusts, wave height, wave frequency and wave energy, barometric pressure (and trend) at sea level, air temperature, sea surface water temp , visibility, tide, water depth of reporting station, and some stations will even report swell activity.
· Radial Search Page for Arthur: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/radial_search.php?storm=at1
· Radial Search Page with blank search parameters: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/radial_search.php
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Marine Forecast ….
Thu S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Areas of fog in the morning. Some tstms may produce gusty winds…small hail and heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Thu Night S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Areas of fog. Showers and tstms likely…mainly after midnight. Some tstms may produce gusty winds…small hail and heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Podcast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4687487
Hourly Forecast :
Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend :
Don’t Forget my Debut With My Very First Big Guest Capt. Dave Marciano!! “WICKED WEATHER” SAT 8pm – 9pm !! See ya THERE!!!!
http://dtmwickedradio.com/wickedweather.html
It's official! The Holy Cow is coming back! @Gloucester_MA
— Holy Cow (@HolyCowTweets) July 1, 2014
Construction is underway at 80 Pleasant St. We're transforming this old town favorite into something new & exciting! pic.twitter.com/oaWIexKTci
— Holy Cow (@HolyCowTweets) July 1, 2014
GAAC July Meeting, “Astrophotography From Beginner to Expert”
The 8:00 pm Friday July 11 meeting of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club is a free astrophoto festival, filled with outstanding photos of planets, and immense, distant, colorful galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, shown on GAAC’s 100 inch screen! The meeting will feature in-person presentations by four outstanding photographers, showing off their best work, and an introduction by our own Steve K, who will demonstrate how simple astrophotography can be for beginners.
Photographers Mario Motta, Phil Orbanes, John Hobbs and Barry Yomtov will each present their ten favorite pictures, and will talk briefly about what the objects are, how far away they are, how big, and a little about why and how each person got that shot.
This will be a spectacular, colorful night, with great presenters, and we’ll have a wonderful time getting a rare, entertaining and accessible look into the world of astrophotography. Many of the photographs can be previewed in the Gallery section of the club website, at http://gaac.us/
The club meets on the second Friday of every month at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street Lanesville, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. Parking is free. The public is warmly welcomed and there is no cost. More information is available through the website, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/gaacpage or in the club twitter feed, @gaactweet.
Summer Drop-In Programs at Maritime Gloucester
Enjoy a wide variety of summer drop-in programs at Maritime Gloucester, five days a week through August 23! All are free with admission or membership, and no registration is required.
Creature of the Week
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays
PreK – 6 Years with an adult
Each week we will highlight one of the fascinating creatures living in our Aquarium. Program includes an exploration in the Aquarium, a story and a creature craft.
10:30 – 11:30 am
Plankton Safari
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Children 5 and up with an adult
Please join us for an afternoon of investigation in our video microscope laboratory.
1:30 – 3pm
Catch of the Day
Wednesdays and Fridays
6 – 12 Years with an adult
Each week we will offer a different hands-on marine-themed program integrating projects in marine engineering, biology and maritime history.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Stop, Drop, and Sail: Date Night Aboard the Schooner Ardelle
Parents enjoy a beautiful summer sail around Gloucester Harbor while the kids (ages 4+) stay on-shore with Maritime Gloucester education staff for fun activities in our Touch Tank Aquarium.
Want to add dinner? We’ve teamed up with Beach Gourmet to offer dinner onboard!
Image credit: Bill O’Connor
Lahey Health, Addison Gilbert Hospital to host cocktail cruise in Gloucester Harbor
Celebrating the contributions of the Dusky Foundation
On Thursday, July 10th at 6 p.m., Lahey Health will host a cocktail cruise to celebrate the contributions of the Dusky Foundation and its support of Addison Gilbert Hospital, Cape Ann’s resource for state-of-the-art care close to home. Cape Ann residents are encouraged to attend and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and music by physician-led band The Way to the River aboard The Beauport Princess. While cruising around Gloucester Harbor, guests will also have the opportunity to mingle with Dr. Howard Grant, CEO & President of Lahey Health; Dr. Richard Nesto, Chief Medical Officer of Lahey Health; Tim O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer of Lahey Health; Denis Conroy, CEO of Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals; Cynthia Donaldson, Vice President of Addison Gilbert Hospital; and Mr. J. Linzee Coolidge, Trustee of the Dusky Foundation.
Interested attendees can visit philanthropy.lahey.org/cocktailcruise for tickets or contact Nora C. Johnson at 781-744-7854 for more information.
Hi Joey!
The Chamber is gearing up for another GREAT Auction this year!! This is our biggest Fundraiser of the year, as well as a fun social gathering of all of Cape Ann’s finest! We have lots of beautiful artwork from local artists: paintings, prints, sculptures, pottery….some truly unique and beautiful items! We also have many goods, services and gift certificates to local retailers, restaurants and businesses. We would really appreciate your help in getting the word out about our Great Event!
Friday, July 18, from 5:00-10:00pm, at the Essex Room at Woodman’s. Tickets are $30 or a reserved table of 10 for $300. I have attached a flyer with more information. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you and I hope to see you there!
Kerry
Make your reservation today for our
Sunset Dinner Cruise!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Enjoy music by Singer/Songwriter AJ Edwards while
dining on a delicious buffet dinner of carved prime rib,
baked haddock and much more! All this and a cruise of
Historic Gloucester harbor, what a perfect evening!
Discounted, tonight only!
$29adults/$15children
Ticket price includes dinner, cruise and music!
Call for reservations!
978-865-3210
Eloise writes-
Come to Captain Joe and Sons and see some rare lobsters. They’re really cool. One is yellow, one has four claws, one is tagged from New Hampshire Fish and Game.
Best tartar sauce for your summer’s grilled fish dishes ~ and simplest, too!
Have you tried locally made Maitland Mountain Farm’s Holly’s Spicy Pickles? Not only are they super yummy, but when craving crunch they are fabulously satisfying. Using Maitland Mountain Farm’s pickles in tartar sauce makes for a wonderfully flavorful condiment, not the usual sticky sweet stuff more typically found.
Holly’s Spicy Pickles are available for sale at the Cape Ann Farmer’s Market on Thursdays as well as wherever fine pickles are sold!
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Recipe makes approximately 2 cups.
8 Maitland Mountain Farm’s Holly’s Spicy Pickle Spears, finely chopped
2/3 Cup Hellmann’s or homemade mayonnaise
1/3 Cup whole milk yogurt
1 teaspoon pickle juice
S & P to taste.
Combine all ingredients and serve with fresh fish. The remainder can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
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Not the winning walk, but when looking through photos realized that this sequences was of Mark Allen, Sunday’s Greasy Pole Champion, and believe it was his second walk of the event. Click to view larger.
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