My View of Life on the Dock
Kathleen Erickson writes ~
Hi Kim,
If you can, you may want to post these photos I took yesterday off Tilly’s Bank – 24 miles due east of Gloucester Harbor. Everybody wants to see the whales after a down year last year. But, here they are, playful, engaged, and very lively – back again!
What a beauty of day when we were kayaking the other day. The sky, clouds and ocean created beautiful reflections.
Rumors of my death are greatly exagerated – Mark Twain
The above Mark Twain quote is one of my favorites and I’ve wanted to use it for a long time. I’ve never had a reason to do so – until now.
Recently you may have heard that Cape Ann Auction was going out of business. Let me put those rumors to bed.
Cape Ann Auction is NOT going out of business.
Far from it!
Last August we opened the Cape Ann Auction Emporium at 8 Lexington Ave in Magnolia.
That store has been very busy. As many happy customers will attest we are stocked with a lot of great treasures and all prices have room for dealers to make $
Between the store and the many house-calls we’ve had for buying merch., it’s been necessary to slow down our schedule for auctions & other events.
At any given time we may announce an auction, but the growth of the store is demanding all of our energy right now.
In fact:
It looks like we’ll be expanding to a bigger space next door to #6 Magnolia Ave! More on that as it develops.
Also in the wings is a revamp of our 4000+ page website at http://www.auctionwally.com
and our http://www.capeannauction.com
The sites will be more interactive with planned special events at the store!
What’s New in the Store?
We’ve recently acquired a nice selection of fine art:
Vera Eugenia Andrus (1896-1979)
Well known Rockport MA artist
We have 8 of these large hand-carved panels by a Russian artist.
What can we do for you?
Do you want to sell your quality items?
We just sold this Guy Bardone ($2,000) for a client and we can help you sell your fine art too!
Something for everyone!
We do have plenty of bargain price deals such as our
“All for One Price Outdoor Sale Table”
Right now, we have dozens of antiques & collectibles on that table at $3.00 each or 2/$5.00
We would GREATLY appreciate it if you could help us out and spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, OTB, email,… carrier pigeon.
Check out our video > https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152540582903103″
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Contact and find Cape Ann Auction at:
978-395-7077
www.facebook.com/capeannauction
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groove-Therapy/164865875787?sk=timeline
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14 Rogers Street
Gloucester, Ma.
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Joey,
Gloucester girl and mermaid Cindy Hendrickson was spotted this morning at Cape May, New Jersey along with her swim pals reportedly heading north to colder waters. The group, who go by their nom de guerre “The Aquanuts”, are attempting what they presume has never been done before – swim on eight beaches in eight states in one day between sunrise and sunset (with a GMG sticker no less).
Follow their exploits via the live blog at http://walkingaroundpayingattention.blogspot.com/?m=1
Warm sun and summer breezes,
Brian Carlson
Perky Double D’s!
The Pageantry, The Tradition- Sista Felicia has been doing a fantastic job
bringing this year’s Fiesta to those of you who couldn’t make it.
Props to her and props to all the families who put in so much energy to making it the best time of the year in our City.
To View Part I and The Rest of Our Saint Peter’s Fiesta Coverage Click Here
Tommy After Capturing The Flag
Fiesta wouldn’t be complete without A Zizzta Sandwich from Ambie’s!
If you don’t get an Ambie’s Sausage, it really doesn’t martter if you’ve gone to all 9 novenas, watched every seine boat race and greasy pole. You may as well tell people you didn’t even really go to Fiesta if you didn’t get your Ambie’s Italian Zizzitza Sangie!
Ambie’s first batch of Sausage will be hitting the grill at 9:00 and will be ready in time for todays lunch! Stop by and get yours!
Marine Forecast…
Wed SW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Wed Night S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and tstms. Some tstms may produce heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Podcast Wednesday Forecast…
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4655103
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So u won’t want to miss this ! Very exciting show and Such a Great Guest to have … Dave Marciano is A great man at heart . And I’m sure he’ll have some great stories to share … Produced by my producer Tammy Rosenfeld … Callers welcome
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Hourly Forecast ….
Fiesta Forecast…
The stand used to carry St. Peter through the streets of Gloucester
Click see more for more photos from last night festivities, Novena Prayer Service, Mass, & Procession to Beach Court Opening Ceremony and St. Peters Club Continue reading “St. Peter Novena Day 9 The Mass & Procession Returning St. Peter to the Club Window”
You wanna talk history? You wanna talk about passion? Listen as the Tommy and Peter Favazza talk about the years of dedication they have given as makers of the Greasy Pole Flags and Fiesta Committee members. This is what it’s all about: the complete giving of time and energy so everyone gets to enjoy the pageantry and tradition kept alive by families like the Favazzas.
Friday was an especially terrific day for me as my article for Cape Ann Magazine hit the newsstands and later in the day, I learned that part two of my article for the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, “Gloucester Harbortown Cultural District,” was posted on the MOTT blog, Mass Finds.
I was completely taken by surprise that my photo was chosen for the cover of Cape Ann Magazine and just happened to be in Joey’s office down at the dock when Andrea Holdbook, CAMag’s editor-in-chief posted on goolge that the summer issue had hit the stands. It was especially fun to share the news with Joey because he provides a tremendous forum here on GMG highlighting all the good happenings and events in our community, and because he is so supportive towards all his contributors.
Yesterday I posted an excerpt from Cape Ann Magazine’s “Cape Ann to Mexico: The Monarch Butterfly Connection,” and the following is an excerpt from the MOTT article. Please share with your friends. Thank you! Part One is posted here.
Excerpt:
The last days of winter and first days of spring herald the beginning of the nine-day novena leading up to the Feast of St. Joseph, which always takes place on March 19th. With its thriving Sicilian American community, Gloucester is one of only a handful of American cities that celebrates the Feast of San Giuseppe with traditional Sicilian customs. Homes are decorated with altars devoted to the patron saint of the poor and orphaned, and a special trolley takes everyone who is interested around the city to view the altars of San Giuseppe. Special Saint Joseph bread, oranges, and lemons are given to all who come, while everyone eagerly anticipates the coming feast day.
Saint Joseph Trolley Participants
Summertime is Gloucester’s high season. The city is alive with nightly live music, an embarrassment of riches in fabulous restaurants, and bustling shops and galleries. On specially designated nights, Main Street is closed to traffic and the entire town becomes one giant block party. Restaurants open onto the street, merchant booths appear, shops have special offerings, and there are street performers and family-friendly activities at every corner.
Bill and Mayor Carolyn Kirk Family and Friends at the Block Party
In August the tall ships arrive from around the world to participate in Gloucester’s Schooner Festival. “Le Beauport,” Gloucester’s beautiful working harbor, is the backdrop for the races and parades of these magnificent traditional fishing vessels designed during the age of sail. The afternoon lobster bake, nighttime nautical Parade of Lights, and fireworks that brilliantly illuminate the harbor are just some of the fun family-friendly activities that take place during the three-day long Schooner Festival.
George and Charles Ryan at the First Annual Schooner Festival Lobster Bake
Don’t miss the opportunity to take a sunset tour of Gloucester Harbor aboard one of the exquisite schooners built by the living legendary ship builder and National Heritage fellow, Harold Burnham, on either the 65-foot Thomas E. Lannon with Captain Tom Ellis or the Pinky Schooner, operated out of Maritime Gloucester.
My favorite event of the summer is the annual St. Peter’s Fiesta, with both its deeply religious aspect of honoring St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, and the jubilant festivities that take place throughout the city during the five-day celebration. Read More Here.
Father Kiley has arrived! The Mass will begin in minutes!
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Good Morning Gloucester 