
Folly Cove, Rockport, 1930

My View of Life on the Dock

Mr Happypants isn’t having such a good day.
WHITEY BULGER PIGEON-

Looking across the parking lot at the dock I saw what looked like a white seagull bopping back and forth in the parking lot. Upon further inspection it was this pigeon. Note the white hair/feathers on its talons (is that what you call them when they’re on a pigeon, or do you call them feet or something else?) Talons sounds a little too aggressive for a white pigeon but WTF do I know about pigeons?
ELEVENTH ANNUAL SEACOAST SEVEN ROAD RACE
A SEVEN MILE ROAD RACE
Date and Time: Saturday July 19, 2014 at 8:00 AM
START AND FINISH: STAGE FORT PARK IN BEAUTIFUL GLOUCESTER, MA
AWARDS AND CASH PRIZES
Register online at http://www.NorthShoreTimingOnline.com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_id=167
Race Day registration at Start Line tent at 6:30 AM
Cost: $25 pre registration $30 day of Race
BIB NUMBER PICKUP RACE DAY AT REGISTRATION BOOTH (STAGE FORT PARK)
Directions: 128 North to exit 14, Gloucester, MA. Take right off exit
and follow Essex Avenue approximately 4 miles. Take right at Western Avenue
to a left onto Hough Avenue. Stage Fort Park is located on left.
Parking available in the Park at the top of the hill.
QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION: JD MAC EACHERN 978-675-7490
MAIL REGISTRATION TO Alison Cox, Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center


292 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
SEACOAST SEVEN RACE ENTRY FORM
Name:__________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number_______________________________Email______________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________State________Zip Code_____________________________
Age______Sex: Male______Female______
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SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF SEACOAST AND SEACOAST NURSING & REHABILITATION CTR
292 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
All proceeds benefit the residents of the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
WAIVER: In consideration of accepting this entry, I for myself, my heirs and
executors, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages that I may
have against the City of Gloucester, MA, Friends of Seacoast, Seacoast Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, and all sponsors, officials and directors of the
“Seacoast Seven Road Race” as a result of my participation in this event.
Further I attest and verify that I am physically fit for competing in this race.
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Hello Joey,
Laura asked that I send you a little something about a meet and greet she is hosting this Friday the 13th. We (Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society) will be at The Cave from 4pm to 6pm. This will be an informal meet and greet where we will be available to tell stories and answer questions about all things “Paranormal”. We will have some of our equipment available for demonstration and explanation purposes. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Visit us at www.mghparanormal.com orwww.facebook.com/mghparanormalsociety
—
Marc Arvilla
Founder/Lead Investigator
Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society
Addison Gilbert Hospital’s “Senior Supper Club” July 8
Denis Conroy, CEO, Addison Gilbert and Beverly hospitals
to speak
Addison Gilbert Hospital “Senior Supper Club” is available to Rockport and Gloucester seniors 65 years of age or older.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month through October at 4:30 p.m. The next dinner will be held on July 8 at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester. A hot nutritious complimentary dinner will be provided by the Cafe at Addison Gilbert Hospital followed by a speaker.
Speaker at the July 8th meeting will be Denis Conroy, CEO for Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospital who will speak on the topic of “Health Systems on the North Shore.”
Gloucester seniors are asked to contact Lucy Sheehan, Director, Rose Baker Senior Center at 978 281-9765, extension 22. Rockport seniors are asked to contact Diane Bertolino, Director, Rockport Senor Center at 978-546-2573. Seating is limited.
This program is hosted by Addison Gilbert Hospital and Unidine, in partnership with the Gloucester Police Department and the Rockport and Gloucester Senior Centers.
Cape Ann TV’s “Lunch and Learn” Series June 17th at 12:00 p.m
Cape Ann TV’s continues it’s “Lunch & Learn” series on Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 at 12pm, with Jonathan Lipsy of Integrated Solutions Group – formely The Camera Company.
Jonathan will be presenting a field lighting demonstration utilizing Cape Ann TV’s new LED field lights as well as some of ISG’s field lighting options.
We welcome you to join us for lunch, sponsored by Wally’s Blackburn Bistro, and what’s sure to be an educational afternoon.
Feel free to invite friends who might be interested in joining us!
Seating will be limited for this event so please RSVP to rtober@capeanntv.org ASAP!
We hope to see you June 17th at 12:00 p.m.!
FUNDRAISER FOR CAPE ANN ANIMAL AID AT CAPT. CARLO’S RESTAURANT
Captain Carlo’s is hosting a lunchtime fundraiser for Cape Ann Animal Aid as part of the Restaurants to the Rescue Fundraising Series on Saturday, June 21st. 10% of all sales between 12pm and 3pm will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle, great prizes, and a meet and greet with shelter dogs. For more information or to make a reservation, call 978-283-6342.
Need a unique and totally cool Father’s Day gift for a unique and totally cool Papa Bear?! Pop has you covered!
Shop tons of great looks from Pop’s exclusive line, CAMP!
(Photo of Jimmy Tee wearing his CAMP shirt provided by Andrew R. Weiner :https://www.facebook.com/andrewrwphotography)
Check out new cotton shirts by Sportique and PASTE! Made in America and super soft!

Tons of great accessories and jewelry in stock as well!! Reclaimed rubber dopkits, messenger bags, wallets and keychains by Alchemy Goods!
Bath and body for the discerning gentleman also available! Handmade soaps by local artist, Chip Brewer of Gloucester Soap Company, and of course, our BEER SOAP!
Whatever his style, we’ve got something he’ll love! Come consult with the Pop Girls about finding the perfect gift for that special dad in your life!
Dear Joey,
I’m a UU and a Rockport reader of GMG. Can you publicize our Opening Day Information about the UUSR Thrift Shop, Summer 2014?
The UU church at 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport will reopen this Saturday at 9 AM until noon. We have been in operation since the summer of 2008. We serve the greater Cape Ann community offering household items, collectables, books, toys, and tools. We are accepting donations through August 1, 2014. Please contact the UU church at 978-546-2928 for more information.
Thank you for considering this information for GMG.
Terri Desmarais
DRE
UUSR
4 Cleaves St.
Rockport, MA 01966
Look at these sunrises from the past few years on the same exact week of the year- Second Week Of June. If you’re a photographer and planning on taking a trip out here to photograph sunrises, might I suggest the second week of June? If this hack of a photographer can capture these images, you ought to be able to as well
‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘12 and ‘14 represented here-
Fishermen’s Wives Statue 4:46AM 6/14/08

Gloucester At Dawn, 4:45AM Good Harbor Beach 6/09/09

Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach and Thacher Island 4:50AM 6/11/10

Gloucester At Dawn 4:50AM 6/7/12 Good Harbor Beach at Thacher Island

Gloucester At Dawn- Good Harbor Beach 4:55AM 6/9/14

Some of my other favorite Gloucester at Dawn Photos can be seen here
With ukelelists, singing, leis, grass skirts, hula-hoops, an island-style feast, and a fleet of wa’a kaukahis (kids in kayaks)–this was a Niles Beach Sunday not to be missed!
Dawn Sarrouf and Michelle Anderson
Thank you to Dawn and Michelle for inviting me to stay and have a bite of Esme’s wonderful luau birthday feast. John and Dawn prepared the most yummy pulled pork, served on Mandy’s homemade potato rolls, and guests contributed super delicious accompaniments, including the best bean salad, homemade, crunchy coleslaw, and Nicole Duckworth’s to-die-for death-by-chocolate cake.
Cupcakes decorated by Esme
John and Dawn Sarrouf
Friendships, Family, Food, and Pure Fun~ what a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Don’t miss the premiere of this very special Local Music Seen with Allen Estes tomorrow night at 6:30 on Cape Ann TV Channel 12. This special was shot on location at Alchemy Bistro (at the same time as Nat Geo was shooting) and Mile Marker One. Allen gets some of the Wicked Tuna captains to tell him what music they play aboard ship for good luck catching fish. Then he performs his Howard Blackburn hit “Not With Ya Hands” for them. Mix in a Wicked Tuna Seafood Throwdown and a few other surprises for a show you don’t want to miss. Here’s a short preview of the energy you can expect from this show!

IPAC Inox-Stainless Steel Fresh Herb Mill
It’s time to start jazzing up your marinades, salads, and side dishes with the fabulous flavors of fresh herbs, and produce from local farms! Put the winter recipes away…”Summer Cooking” has officially begun! Think Fresh, Fabulous and Flavorful when preparing meals…This week many CSA Farm Programs kick off their 2014 along with dozens of weekly community Farmers markets throughout the North Shore area. Because I’m so excited to finally have an abundance of fresh locally grown produce, and herbs at my finger tips for the next several months, I thought I’d feature my IPAC Inox-Stainless Steel Fresh Herb Mill. This handheld mill is by far the most used kitchen gadget, in my kitchen during the summer months. It’s easy to use, and cuts through herbs with minimal bruising, making pretty flake like cuts that are the perfect size to use to dress up a platted meal with a fresh professional look.
*Friendly Reminder~ “The Cape Ann Farmers Market” held at Stage Forth Park, begins Thursday June 12 at 3 pm.