Fun On The Dock.
You know how repetitive the work we do down here is. Without a creative outlet I’d probably lose my mind.
Wednesday June 4th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast..
Wed SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely.
Wed Night S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
Video Cast…
Hourly Forecast…
Weekend Forecast…
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One Hundred Friggen Thousand Dollars Awarded To Gloucester’s Backyard Growers Program- Wooot!!!!!
BIG NEWS! Backyard Growers has hit the big time! We were just awarded a 3-year $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation for the Schoolyard Garden Program in the Gloucester Schools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy Cannoli Batman!!! Huge!!!
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Community Stuff 6/4/14
Burnham’s Field renovation update from John McElhenny
Cousin!
Since you asked, here’s this week’s video update on the renovation of Burnham’s Field with project manager Steve Winslow.
Appreciate your interest,
JMc
Hi Joey,
Sorry to miss you the other day.
Tonight night is my Scotch N Swatch Event at The Marketplace in Lynnfield.
From 5-8pm free scotch tasting’s (single malt), J.Hilburn Clothing all at
Roosters, Men’s Grooming Center.
Promotions in honor of Father’s Day too!
Feel free to broadcast! I left you an invite, but it’s attached again just in case.
The Marketplace is off Walnut St (Exit 43 off 128). Easy to get to if you’re on the way home.
Best,
Caroline
Caroline Carlson – Style Advisor
Greenbelt – 25th Anniversary Art in the Barn Exhibit & Sale
On June 13-15, Greenbelt’s Cox Reservation will come alive with music, sculpture, fine art, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and pottery at 82 Eastern Avenue in Essex. From the white farmhouse headquarters to the rustic barn, to the rolling grasslands and walkwaysoverlooking the Essex River, art will transform the grounds as the annual Art in the Barn exhibition and sale returns for its 25th year. Proceeds from the event support Greenbelt’sland conservation mission. The more than 140 participating artists include renowned local sculptors George Sherwood, Chris William and, Dale Rogers; potters Daphne Borden and Marty Morgan; painters Julia Purinton and Bruce Turner; photographer Dorothy Monnelly, and jeweler Beth Williams. Sale proceeds directly support Greenbelt’s land conservation mission. The opening reception from 6-8:30 pm Friday, June 13 will feature the music of string wizard and songsmith E.J. Ouellette & his band Crazy Maggy, with refreshments from the famous Ipswich Ale Tapmobile, Flatbread Mobile Pizza Oven, and the Whoo(pie) Wagon
Rockport’s Hidden Garden Tour – Summer 2014
The Rockport Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens tour will take place on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 – 10:00 a.m –
4:00 p.m. Ticket price is $20. per ticket before June 1 and $25. after June 1. To purchase tickets, please contact
Lynn Bird at 508-981-6698, or purchase tickets online by going to:
Hi Joey!
It’s time again to celebrate the Phyllis A. with our first Saturday of each month “Maritime Saturdays” at the Gloucester Marine Railways, Rocky Neck.
The first of 2014 will be this Saturday, June 7th from 10AM to 2PM.
Would you please post this poster on goodmorninggloucester? I have attached a Jpeg and a PDF.
Thank you for your help!!!
Gloria Parsons
Hi Joey! I have attached a poster for a small exhibit of photographs
opening at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum this Saturday in case there
is room this week. We were given an album of photographs taken in the
early 1920’s by David E. Burnham and have enlarged some of them.
Although the photographer died in 1943, were he alive today I think he
would have been an enthusiastic GMG contributor. Thanks. Nancy Dudley
ESM
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CRAIG’S FAV JOINTS – SURFSIDE PIZZA & SUBS
This is the inaugural episode of my new series that showcases anything I’m really diggin’ at the moment. And right now, I’m feeling me some SURFRIDER PIZZA. You may know that they have great subs on fresh baked bread, but do you know how awesome the pie is there? This place churns out some amazing specialty pies, one of my favorites being the Pollo Pesto, trust. But in this episode, I go in deep for the classic: pepperoni and cheese. For me, it’s all about hand tossed, freshly made thin crust. I’m not about some sweet sauce either, that’s just wrong. Some call in New York style, I call it proper. Whether it’s a white garlic pizza, pesto, red sauce, you name it, SURFRIDER has something for ya!
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Behind The Scenes On Craig’s Favorite Joints- Surfside Pizza
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Community Photos 6/3/14
Bay View Sunset, photos from Anthony Marks
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SUMMER is HERE
All the signs are here, Jogging on the backshore, finding the perfect spot on the beach, and golfing with friends. Life in Gloucester is Good!
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Do Any of Our Readers Know Why the Entire Swan Family at Henry’s Pond Has Disappeared?
GMG Reader Denise Penta writes in the comment section of a previous GMG post “Exterminate All Swans” by 2015:
June 2, 2014
“In Rockport, MA across from Pebble Beach I enjoyed a male and female mute swan along with their 4 pens. Two days later, I returned to take more photographs and they were gone. I have asked the regular walkers in that area if they have seen them and to my dismay, they disappeared. At the same time, the ducks has 5 babies and now there are only 4. I also noticed many round indentures in the sandy water near the shore and wonder if an animal frolicked about consuming some ducks. I miss the swans terribly. I also drove around the waters where they are found throughout the summer, but to no avail.
Then after reading several articles, including this one, I learned what is occurring more frequently is that of hunting and removal by state and federal wildlife officials. State and Federal wildlife officials are removing Mute Swans and killing them so that they can open new habitats to introduce the larger Trumpeter Swan species which will in the next few years be used as a Trophy Waterfowl for hunting purposes. Wildlife budgets are experiencing huge deficits and now wildlife officials are trying to enhance these budgets by enticing hunters through Trophy Waterfowl which will greatly increase hunting and the cost of hunting permits.
We have been fighting with other entities to stop this killing and have successfully worked with legislators in New York to introduce legislation to stop the killing of Mute Swans in New York until wildlife officials can present true research instead of the false basis for killing the swans that have been perpetuated upon the taxpayer. Yes, the taxpayer is funding this killing and reintroduction of the Trumpeter Swans so that a few of the population can enjoy them by killing them.
I would like to know who in God’s name gave these people permission to plan the killings and replacements? The government does not have an all-rights to nature and without votes from the public, there should be great protests to such an elimination. I would be the first one with a sign if I find the government removed our beloved swans.”
Addendum from Denise: “I apologize, I clicked send before placing quotations from the source that I got the information from, so here is the site link to where I got the information.” http://www.stanley-park-swans.com/cgi-bin/ask/index.pl?read=7412
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Perched on Rogers St
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What a way to spend a Sunday on June 1, 2014
Kayaking around beautiful Gloucester Harbor.
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Who Remembers The Catnip Man?
I did a post about a year ago on the Catnip Man
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/06/29/who-remembers-the-catnip-man/. I received an email today from Ann Flood of Florence, Oregon with this picture. She and her husband operate a collectibles shop there called Treasures by the Dunes.
In 2005, they purchased this painting of the Catnip Man at an auction in New Hampshire. She came across my GMG post while searching for information about the man in the painting, who they both initially thought was a sea captain, and so had purchased the painting because they live on the coast in Oregon. There is no identification as to the artist, who may have been from Beverly because of his note on the back about The Catnip Man standing in front of Salem 5 Cent Savings Bank (presumably the one on Cabot Street in Beverly where Catnip Bill spent a good deal of time during the last years of his life) selling bags of fresh green catnip.
I think it is pretty cool that Catnip Bill has been gone for over 50 years, but he still keeps popping up in unexpected ways.
E.J. Lefavour
http://www.hobbithousestudio.com
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Carry In/Carry Out Rock Get Replaced By a Pile Of Abandoned Trash
Here’s a big bag of suck from Janet Rice. (yesterday’s feel good story of the day gets turned on it’s ear by some rotten bastards)
Janet Rice reports-
Last evening I stopped by the Good Harbor footbridge to enjoy the sunset and I noticed something was missing and something was added.No nicely painted rock to remind people to take care of our beach and a big pile of trash to replace it. Really? So sad….
Here’s the post from yesterday that had everyone cheering-
SOMEONE HAS A SWEET WAY TO GET ACROSS AN IMPORTANT REMINDER…
Posted on June 2, 2014 by Joey C 5 comments Edit Post
Janet Rice submits-
A nicely painted rock with an important public service message at the Good Harbor Footbridge.( Thank you to the person who took the time to do this-made my day! )
Best-Janet Rice
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Dave Sag’s Thursday night blues party at the Rhumb Line to host Sax Gordon 8:30-11:30pm 6.4.2014
This could be my highlight of the summer,so c’mon down to the Rummie and grin and barbaric to the likes of that Saxophone wizard: Mr. Gordon “Sax” Beadle. Gordon bleu will have you rockin’ in the aisles with his drug resistant strain of infectious musical madness. This guy really scares me sometimes: he’s so up and away that I get the chills along with my shortness of pants.
He’s travelled the world with his take on rhythm and blooz, backed up everybody, and I’m so honored that he still finds time to come up here and entertain us. Take your Wayfarin®!
And he’s bringing along one of the most sympathetic Qatarists I know in the guise of Mr. Mike DiBari. This Kat knows all the chords! Tintinnabulations provided by Broomful drumbler Mr. Chris Rivelli. Me on base. Don’t miss it!
THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: 978-283-9732
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: Allen Estes
Wednesdays Only:
Prime Rib is BACK!!! $12.95!
Wednesday, June 4th
Special Music Guest: ALLEN ESTES!
Prime Rib is BACK!!! $12.95!
Wednesday, June 4th
Special Music Guest: ALLEN ESTES!
photo by Donna Amero
Recently, Allen has been filling in as host here and there when
I’m on the road. This week, we get to play together again!
How many times have I mentioned how lucky we are to have
him here on the island? Such a great spirit! Allen Estes! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib, $12.95!(while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ new wine menu!
Coming soon…
Jon Butcher
Charlee Bianchini
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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B.R.I.L.L.I.A.N.T, I tell you!!!
Where has this been all my life!?
I can’t buy one fast enough. The problem is that the places that really need them will never install them. What a beautiful world this could be!!
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Guess Who’s Sitting in my Seat?
Guess Who’s Sitting In My Seat?
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Pasta with Rope Mussels and Smoked Chourico
Pasta with Rope Mussels and Chourico
Our dear family friend Toby Pett stop by the house with a special delivery Saturday afternoon
Toby’s visits always include a special treat of some kind! He usually comes bearing delicious, assorted cheeses, bottles of fine wine and on occasion handy kitchen gadget of some sort. Saturday’s visit was no excepting. When the door bell rang, and Coconut began barking, I peeked out the window and noticed his tan truck in the driveway. I greeted Toby at the front door where he stood grasping a white shopping bag, sporting his big happy smile. As I opened the door, Toby said “I brought you a few things today, and one of them I’m hoping you don’t already own.” Tobey knows how much I love our conversations about food, cooking and fine wines! He and I have been know to chat hours about our passions for good food and delicious wines. As Toby entered and walked over to my kitchen island, the excitement to learn what was in the bag grew…. he reached into the white bag and pulled out a container of marinated Colossal Green Olives, and said, ” I know you loves olives…so enjoy these how ever you please, but have you ever cooked with this? …as he removed 4 large links of Smoked Chourico Caserio. The smell of the smoked Chourico was mouth watering. He then pulled out a beautiful hammered copper dome shaped pan, one in which I had never seen before, and said, “do you have a “Cataplana?”…and immediately began explaining the uniqueness of cooking with a Cataplana- a traditional Portuguese seafood pan. The copper pan, cooks very much like a pressure cooker, and has been commonly used to cook seafood dishes in Portuguese kitchens for many generations. After admiring, and thanking Toby for his generous and thoughtful gifts, he shared some of his favorite dishes prepared with seafood in this pan over the years. During our conversation Toby encouraged me to create a new recipe for Sista’s Dish GMG post. I used the Cataplana yesterday for the first time, and I’m loving it! It easy to use, cook awesome, and love that it makes one dish meals in minutes. I highly recommend purchasing a Cataplana. This traditional Portuguese seafood pan get a two thumbs up in my kitchen this week!
Yesterday I whipped up this incredible pasta dish for a late luch my husband Barry and I shared. This handy copper pan, cooked an amazing one dish meal in less then 20 minutes. The flavor of the Smoked Chourico, combined with the Rope Mussels was outstanding! Pasta with Rope Mussels and Smoked Chourico is a quick and easy recipe that’s delicious enough to serve as an entrée or appetizer this summer!
Toby, thank you for the treasures that inspired me to create this tasty fast and easy new recipe!
For Step-by-Step recipe details and photos click continue Continue reading “Pasta with Rope Mussels and Smoked Chourico”
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Tick Tock…
The Stage Is Being Set-
Within this trailer, the St Peter’s Fiesta Altar Is About To Become Erected Once Again To Bring On The Greatest Time Of The Year For Our Fair City.
Gloucester’s Superbowl- The Saint Peter’s Fiesta 2014 Edition- Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Mike Lindberg’s Classic Here (I don’t know why but I tear up every time I watch this)-
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Wingaersheek Beach Outing, circa 1900
Good Morning Gloucester 