The Rudder is open and it’s awesome! You would know that if you were here!!
It Wasn’t a Rumor!
Honoring Retired Library Director Carol Gray Saturday
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Simply Gorgeous Spring Flower Photos from Len Burgess
Len Burgess welcomes spring–thank you Len for sharing–just beautiful!
Pussy Willow
Crocus
Lily
Daffodil
Crocus
Send us a photo of your favorite signs welcoming spring. Send photos to me at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com. The photo need not be a nature-related image, but of anything!
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Next Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Trip is This Coming Friday Night, the 11th
Rick writes,
“If you want to be on our email list and get updates about events and field trips, let me know at cavpt@yahoo.com.
We had a nice field trip last night to Nugent’s Stretch. Lots of chorusing peepers and wood frogs. Nice congress of about 25 male spotted salamanders. Lots of spermatophores, no eggs yet. Various other sals, a few females mixed in. Sam Bevins found a very cuddly small newt. And fairy shrimp. Thanks to our experienced and most helpful field trippers- Colleen Anderson, Tracy Bowen and Sam Bevins.
Next trip:
Friday April 11, 2014 8:30pm
Meet at Walgreen’s parking lot on Main Street in Gloucester…
look for White Lightning, my big white van.
Did I mention… we need a treasurer?
Rick
we only have one earth, save it”
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Pretty white horse
There is pretty White Horse not to far from my house. I love to visit this beauty. Most likely not a true White horse but pretty and very friendly.
From Wikipedia, White horses are born white and stay white throughout their life. White horses may have brown, blue, or hazel eyes. “True white” horses, especially those that carry one of the dominant white (W) genes, are rare. Most horses that are commonly referred to as “white” are actually “gray” horses whose hair coats are completely white.
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Music Throw-Back Thursday! MTBT
John Sebastian who wrote and sang the theme song for “Welcome Back Kotter” is coming to The Larcom Theater on Thursday, May 8th. Join Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and writer of some of popular music’s most enduring #1 hits, including “Do You Believe In Magic?”, “Daydream”, “Summer In The City” and “Welcome Back” the theme song from Welcome Back Kotter, for an intimate evening at The Larcom Theatre.
John will perform two sets and offer a question/answer period during which you can ask him about Woodstock, The Lovin’ Spoonful, his Film & TV career or anything else you like. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the music that defined a generation up close and personal.
Who remembers Jon Butcher from the ’80s??
Jon Butcher Axis: Celebrating the Music of Jimi Hendrix is coming to The Larcom Theater on Saturday, April 26th.
Jon’s dynamic new show is selling out theatres across the country. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience a ROCK ICON up close in the best ROCK listening venue north of Boston!
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Thursdays at Katrina’s just got whole lot cooler! This week Dan King brings Renee Dupuis and Annmarie Shimanonski. Tonight @ 8 for your listening pleasure.
https://www.facebook.com/katrinasgloucester
Katrina’s
14 Rogers St
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Today 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone (978) 515-7817
Email tfuller01929@comcast.net
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Dave Sag’s Blues Party to host Tim Gartland tonight @ The Rhumb Line 8-11….Put on your boogie woogie shoes!
I’m proud to introduce to you a newcomer to our blues pile: Mr. Tim Gartland. Citizen, Harpist, and singer deluxe, I’ve had it on good account that he’s the man, and I’m really looking forward to squeezing out some blues with him as boss. Come cheer him on! I’ve corralled Mr. Jon Ross, meat-tearing guitarist from the boonies of Maine to serve as travel consultant. Mr. Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer will be serving canapés and queues. I’m bringing the Diaperine®.
http://www.talkingharmonica.com/bioandpresskit.html
Have a listen
THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: 978-283-9732
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Mating Season
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Let us keep out city and oceans clean
Don’t forget this Saturday we’ll be cleaning up the Paint Factory Road from 10-11 am, meeting at the Paint Factory at 32 Horton Street in Gloucester at 9:30 am as part of the The Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean Gloucester Harbor Cleanup. Bring your work gloves and wear boots. We also need data collectors with clipboards and pens. Special presentation at Maritime Gloucester Friday night from 7-8 pm free and open to the public. 7 Seas Whale Watch will be joining in the fun too–see you then!
http://www.whale.org/seeking-volunteers-gloucester-harbor-cleanup-april-12/ —
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving!
Fin Schrafft is this weeks GMG COOK!
Nichole Wadsworth Schrafft Writes~Finn was so proud of himself while cooking your pasta! Delicious!!! Thanks again! 
Sista Felicia~ Looks like you may have a future chef in the family!
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Coffee Art At Lone Gull!
The Ladies are Serving Fancy Coffee Today!
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Is Everyone Else Enjoying Listening To Podcasts Using Stitcher Like I Am?
The App seems just flat out flawless, and it’s free. Frickin loving it!
Check Out The GloucesterCast on it and discover other great podcasts for your daily commute or downtime.
I’ve got a great one with Craig Kimberley, and James and Anna Eves this evening.
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Thursday April 10th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast…
Thu SW winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Thu Night SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Scattered showers.
Today mostly sunny warm highs in the lower 60’s possibly cooling to the 50’s at the shore in the afternoon.. South west winds 15-20mph … Thursday night increasing clouds with a chance of some showers well after midnight .. Lows in the 40’s with a gusty south , south east wind 15-25mph and higher gusts to 35-40mph very possible….
Hourly Forecast…
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Community Stuff 4/10/14
Pathways Cape Ann Family Fun Fair
Saturday, April 12, 2014
9:30am-12pm
29 Emerson Ave., Gloucester
Featuring Curious Creatures, Interactive Puppet Shows, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Community Resources and more!
FREE Admission, FREE Raffle, FREE Fun!
SAVING THE SARGENT HOUSE,
AND YOUR OWN
PRESERVATION WORKSHOP
APRIL 30, 5-6PM at the SARGENT HOUSE MUSEUM
Members: Free. Non-Members: $10
Space is limited. Reserve in advance: office@sargenthouse.org
- Do you have an older home?
- Are your floors uneven?
- Wonder what’s going on in your basement?
Learn how to inspect and care for the structural beams and piers in your basement and about what to do when trouble starts.
Glenn Batten, master carpenter, is handling the restoration of the Sargent House basement. He will give you a tour of the work he has done and answer questions in this short workshop designed to help you preserve your own home.
Glenn has extensive experience working on several significant historic properties including many owned by Historic New England.
This week at Sticky Fingers Bakeshop: spend $10 and get a free cookie when you mention Good Morning Gloucester or how much you love Joey C!
7 Pleasant St or 186 Main St inside Brown’s Mall!
Www.stickyfingersbakeshop.com
Lemon Berry Cake:
The Rocky Neck Art Colony proudly hosts the 8th annual member’s Spring exhibition, HERE & NOW, in the newly renovated Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. The exhibition will take place from April 24 – May 11, 2014. The opening reception is on Saturday April 26, 2014, 4:00-6:00 pm.
POP GALLERY WELCOMES YOU BACK TO CAMP!
The girls from POP Gallery were at Bodin Historic Photo, for a Spring photo shoot of new clothing by our top selling screen printed brand, CAMP!
There are new designs available, including a LOBSTAH! (Captain Joey… we’re lookin’ at YOU!)
Come to POP and try one on! Vintage button down shirts for the buoys, vests, and super soft hoodies for the gulls!
Peggy Russell, owner of Pop Gallery and one of the founders of CAMP is pictured here sporting some GMG love and love for our dear friend, Fred!
And, of course… everyone’s favorite “IT” girl and Pop Gallery’s youngest employee, Andromeda Lammott, was there as well! These two got up to some crazy shenanigans in Fred’s windows, to drum up some business with their “live mannequin” act!
As you can see above, Andromeda is seen here wearing the new CAMP hoodies with screen printed sea horse design!
Come to Pop this weekend, rain or shine and get outfitted for Spring and Summer! Trust us, you’ll be glad you did once that warm weather kicks in!
Pop Gallery is located at 67 Main Street. And please take a minute to like our facebook page as well to keep up to date on what’s new in the shop!
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Throwback Thursday Sista Felicia’s Annual Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt/Brunch
Thursday is TBT~ Throwback Thursday on Facebook. Every week I look forward to the dozens of old photos posted. Today while working on a Sweet Sixteen Surprise for our twins latter this summer I came across some priceless old photos of friends and family at a few of our past Annual Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunts/Brunch’s, that I just had to share! A few children in the photos have already graduated from college, others are graduating from college this year, many from high school, and dozens are currently completing their sophomore year of high school now…to all our friends and family…I hope you enjoy this journey back in time!
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GloucesterCast With Guest Ken Riehl CEO Of The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 4/9/14
GloucesterCast With Guest Ken Riehl CEO Of The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 4/9/14
Topics Include: Challenges and Victories For The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Cape Ann License Plate Voting, Kudos To Mike Costello, Bob Hastings and Robert Heidt, Magnolia Rising!, Railroad Connector and Community Development Director Tom Daniel, Education.
Subscribe Free to The GloucesterCast Podcast by Email
It’s so easy to vote- no asking for email addresses, just a straightforward bullet vote, vote now! Vote here- http://capeannchamber.com/
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YOU Can Influence The Vote for Cape Ann’s License Plate Design!!!!
While taping the GloucesterCast with new Chamber CEO Ken Riehl he told me the voting is wide open and so easy to do- no email address involved, all you have to do is go to the Chamber website and vote-
I’ll make it super easy for you click this link (see that you don’t even have to Google the Chamber website) and vote for your favorite.
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Minglewood Nori Roll
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A Huge Thank You to Everyone for Your Milkweed and Aster Orders!!!
My Deepest Thanks to Everyone
The above is a favorite photo from my trip in February to film the Monarchs. This week we will be bringing you the short interview film with Tom Emmel at the summit of the Sierra Chincua Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve!
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WOW and DOUBLE WOW!!! Today we totaled the excel spread sheet and placed the order for our wildflower seeds. I hope everything is fully in stock, and if all is, the seeds should be arriving by early next week! I thought everyone would be interested to know our amazing grand totals:
Marsh Milkweed Packets: 36 Marsh Milkweed 1 Ounce Quantity: 21 Common Milkweed Packets: 74 Common Milkweed 1 Ounce Quantity: 11 Pink New England Asters: 58 Purple New England Asters: 44
A HUGE THANK YOU to EVERYONE participating in the Cape Ann Milkweed Project!
Below are several GMG posts with lots more information about the Cape Ann Milkweed Project. For more posts, type in the search word milkweed or Monarch Butterfly.
ORDER YOUR MILKWEED SEEDS TODAY!
Cape Ann Milkweed Project Continues ~ Plant Milkweed Seeds to Save the Monarchs
Setting the Table for a Regal Butterfly Comeback, With Milkweed
Good Morning Gloucester 