Joanne’s Milne’s implants are turned on and she hears for the first time
If this doesn’t make you appreciate, you’ve got no heart.
Friday March 28th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…
Marine Forecast…
GALE WARNING ! through early Evening!
Fri S winds 10 to 15 kt…increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Fri Night SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt… Becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Patchy fog. A chance of showers. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
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Community Stuff 3/28/14
Cape Ann Painter and Photography Group Meeting on Friday April 4, 10:30 -12
Hi Everyone,
The Cape Ann Painter and Photography Group will meet at Cape Ann Giclee on 20 Maplewood Avenue, Gloucester on Friday, April 4, 10:30 -12. We will have a social time ,share goals for our work for the year, and just have fun! Coffee and pastries will be provided. All are welcome. This is a great opportunity for artists and photographers in the area to meet each other and share ideas.
Parking at Cape Ann Giclee is on the far right of Shaw’s Supermarket.
Thanks to Jams and Anna of Cape Ann Giclee for providing a space for the meeting. It is much appreciated.
Hope to see you there!
Alice Gardner 978-810-9760
There are a couple of spaces left in the Pottery 1 class at The Hive.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for 6-week session
$150/Adult $127/Senior or Student
No materials fee
Instructor// Susan Hershey
Rockport Reunion “The Day A Town Came Together”
Spiran Lodge # 98 Annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast
CRANE ESTATE TO HOST LECTURE ON THE COUNTRY HOUSE LIBRARY APRIL 23
Mark Purcell, Libraries Curator to the National Trust, will present an illustrated lecture A Great Number of Useful Books: The Country House Library at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $40; $30 for Trustees of Reservations and Royal Oak Foundation members. A reception following the lecture and sponsored by Freeman’s Auctioneers and Appraisers is included in the ticket price. Advance registration at www.thetrustees.org/royal-oak is recommended.
Purcell has been Libraries Curator to the National Trust since 1999 and is responsible for the Trust’s 168 historic libraries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. He presided over the cataloguing of the Trust’s vast collection of books and the digitization of the catalogue in 2010. This is his second lecture tour for the Royal Oak Foundation, whose Campaign for Country House Libraries underwrites much of the National Trust’s libraries program.
Purcell will present a lavishly illustrated lecture exploring different British country house libraries with books both useful and curious. He will show fine examples from the National Trust including an early 15th-century Chaucer manuscript at Petworth House in West Sussex. He’ll also present the book collection at Cambridge’s Anglesey Abbey, acquired by the 1st Lord Fairhaven, a member of the British House of Lords who was born in New York City in 1896.
This program is presented in partnership with The Royal Oak Foundation, a U.S. non-profit that engages Americans in the work of the National Trust of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. For more information about The Royal Oak Foundation, please visit
www.royal-oak.org. For more information about The Trustees of Reservations or this program, please visit www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351.
Ellen Morse Retires
Cindy Cafasso Donaldson (L), Vice President, Addison Gilbert Hospital, extends her appreciation to
Ellen Morse, ultrasound radiology technologist, who is retiring after 42-years of dedicated service to
Addison Gilbert Hospital. A reception was held on March 26th, providing staff and co-workers to
wish Ellen a happy retirement.
(Ellen is a resident of Gloucester)
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum Presents a Talk by Chris Hood of C.W. Hood Yachts
April 8, 2014, 7:30 pm
Join us for a gripping talk and engaging evening on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Waterline Center at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum as Chris Hood, nephew of the famous sailmaker Ted Hood, talks about yacht building in Marblehead – and the interesting journey of following a family legacy.
Chris Hood, 46, of Marblehead, Mass. is the nephew of the 1974 America’s Cup winner Ted Hood, and comes from a family of innovators and inventors. Along with his famous uncle Ted, who was known for his innovations and inventions, he has many unusual and interesting influences that helped shape his chosen career as a boat builder in his hometown of Marblehead, Mass. With sailing and yacht racing a part of the family legacy, his family history is full of unique individuals and influences. Chris Hood’s great grandfather R.O. Hood worked for Henry Ford and is credited with inventing the electric starter, his grandfather Ralph Stedman Hood was also an inventor and chemist for Monsanto in the early 1940s. His grandfather helped both Ted Hood and Chris Hood’s father, Bruce, with their own unique careers. His grandfather is credited with inventing the looms that spun the famous Hood sailcloth, while Chris’s father – an MIT-educated physicists held many patents and created the product Hood Molded Foam in the 1970s – used in everything from car dashboards to Nerf toys. Chris Hood himself says that growing up with physicists and chemists and inventors in his home certainly helped shape his own keen instincts for three-dimensional thinking and innovation.
Chris Hood followed his own dream to become a boat builder and his award winning C.W. Hood 32 is now built right in Marblehead at the iconic Little Harbor. Just featured in SAIL magazine and the winner of the Spirit of Tradition under 40-feet category in the British magazine Classic Yachts, Chris Hood truly has both the instincts and the legacy to continue to build high quality, innovative sailboats and power boats.
His lecture will talk about his family history, his current projects and will offer practical advice for boat owners and boat lovers alike on getting a vessel ready for spring or simply maintaining the beautiful quality that his yachts are famous for.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Waterline Center, 66 Main Street, Essex, MA
7:30 pm
Coffee and refreshments served
Members $8; Non-Members $10
For information, call 978-768-7541
Hi Joey!
We seemed to have made a good call trying out Saturdays for dances. The March 1 dance was so well attended that we’ve got our next two dances scheduled for Saturdays as well. First up is this Saturday, March 29. Then we’ll do it all again on Saturday, April 19. Newcomers have been joining us at every dance and our intro sessions do a good job of warming them up for the evening. We are excited that this traditional New England dance style has taken roots here in Gloucester! The flyer has more details.
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GloucesterCast With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/25/14
GloucesterCast With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/25/14
Topics Include: The NasalCast, Kim Smith Theme Music, Does Kim Smith Sound Sound Like Julia Child?, Kim Smith Shot Girl, Kim’s Garden Design Work, Creative Work, Specializing In Butterfly and Habitat Gardens, Monarchs in Danger, Cape Ann Milkweed Project, When Do The Milkweed Plants Come In?, Joe Virgillio Witnessed The Monarch Migration, Butterfly Counters, Lovable Dogs, The Dog Whisperer, Scottish Terrier, Cosmo and Rosie, Kitty Alzheimers, Crooked Faced Cat, Bringing Your Partner, Gay Culture Acceptance Has Come A Long Way But It Has A Long Way To Go, Kim Throws The South Under The Bus, Kim Is An iPhone Person, Backing Up Your Computer, Rick Moore Computer Repair, Carbonite, Vine App, Instagram, Shazaam, Duckworth Bistrot, Lobster Risotto, Best Era For Fashion, Gail Huff, Clark Quinn, Marilyn Monroe, High-Waisted Jean Battle Royale
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Rate This Kid’s Game
Brilliant Or Not? Click the title of the post, look under the video for the rating stars, 1 star for idiotic, 5 stars for brilliant.
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Friends of the HarborWalk Call for Volunteers Sunday Morning March 29th Clean Up
Please join us Sunday morning at 10:00am (weather permitting). We are going to be cleaning up the HarborWalk butterfly gardens. Sharpen your pruners and come on down and learn about some of the native beauties planted at the gardens!
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Street Seen
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From the State Pier
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We Made It!
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Winter Blues…Spring Blues…Summer Blues
OK, folks. Time to kiss the cold winter blues bye bye and get ready for hot spring & summer blues starting next Saturday, April 5th, with the hottest concert of the season just down the road at Beverly’s Larcom Theatre featuring Gracie Curran with Roomful of Blues horns and Lydia Warren opening. All three of these bands have a Gloucester connection. Gracie Curran and Lydia Warren both performed at last year’s Gloucester Blues Festival. And Roomful of Blues performed at I4-C2 for Celebrate Gloucester in 2010. Save the date Saturday, August 9th for the 2014 Gloucester Blues Festival!
Here’s Gracie Curran and Lydia Warren at the 2013 Gloucester Blues Festival:
Good seats are still left for next Saturday. Get tickets here. This may be your last chance to see these two rising blues stars at an intimate venue close to home!
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The Real Cool Cats are making their North Shore/Gloucester debut at Cape Ann Brewing Co. Rogers St. Thursday 3/27 @ 8:30 PM for a short 1/2 hour showcase set.
http://www.therealcoolcats.com/home
These guys are real cool cats, for sure. If you don’t want to jump up and dance. I would be shocked!
11 Rogers Street • Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 • 978-282-7399 or 866-BEER-MEN
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Sista’s Helpful Tips
Over the past several months family and guest dinning at our home commonly ask the same question… “what is the secret ingredient that makes my salads and sauces taste so incredibly delicious? My reply is always the same “use a high quality olive oil.” Yesterday while shopping at Virgilio’s Bakery I noticed my “Favorite” brand of Partanna Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sale. If you want to bring a recipe including the use of olive oil to a new level, stop by Virgilio’s Bakery on Main Street in Gloucester and pick up a can of Partanna olive oil today. Stock your pantry and begin incorporating this flavorful oil into your families favorite dishes. I promise your family and friends taste buds will savor every last bite!
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Question For GMG Weather guy Pete
Pete, is this the coldest March on record for our area? If not, where does it rank?
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The Gift that Keeps on Quacking
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Shigeo Oshiro Back Shore Pounders
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Thursday March 27th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast …
GALE WARNING! Through this Evening.
Thu NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt…becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Light freezing spray.
Thu Night SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
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Community Stuff 3/27/13
Hi Joey,
I was wondering if you could put out a notice of a fundraiser for Chip Norton,who passed away in January.
Maritime Gloucester is sponsoring this event on Thursday, April 24,2014 at the Cape Ann Cinema
The film is, Row Hard, No Excuses; a documentary film with some local roots.
The doors open at 7 p.m. showing is at 7:30 p.m. $20 per ticket..either at the door or order on line through
CapeAnnCinema.com
This is a great film; Chip was a great man, who had many accomplishments..including rowing in The Blackburn Challenge
multiple times…dory, kayak and gig..
Thank you for considering a shout out for this very special event to raise money for a charity ( still to be decided by Chips’ family ).
Most Sincerely,
Debra Christofi
Longtime MG member and an avid Gloucester Gig Rower.
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GloucesterCast With Guest Linn Parisi From Discover Gloucester and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/24/14
GloucesterCast With Guest Linn Parisi From Discover Gloucester and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/24/14
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Stephanie Magee Proudly Displays The 100% Joey C Approved Coastal Dog Swim Trunks
The Jeans Debate Rages On
Continuing the debate from the podcast Joey and I taped yesterday, which you can hear on Good Morning Gloucester Community Group, and also by clicking the Podcast tab in the menu above, where you can find all podcasts ~
Audrey Hepburn in High Waisted Jeans and Keds
My response as to why I think high-waisted jeans aren’t all that bad:
As a matter of fact, after taking Joeys challenge and looking for photos of women in high waisted jeans, I think I may purchase a pair and taylor them to get this very look!
I think it all depends on the total, pulled together outfit. What do you think?
Joey says, “For every 1 picture of Marilyn wearing high waisted jeans where she looks OK I could come up with a hundred of her looking 100 times better in something else.”
Yes, I agree, perhaps you could find 100 photos of her looking 100 times better, but you could say that just as easily about skinny jeans, too.
I’ve tried to show several figure types, both full, soft curves and also very slender-hipped women. What I love about the high waisted jeans from the 50s and early 60s is that they were designed for work and play–Elizabeth Taylor washing her dog, Bridgette Bardot riding a bike, Marilyn as farmhand in the River of No Return, and Jean Seberg sitting cross legged in her jeans are just a few examples.
Costume Tests for River of No Return
Elizabeth Taylor
Jean Seberg
Kate Moss
Brigitte Bardot
Claudia Schiffer
The word ‘jeans’ comes from the French phrase ‘bleu de Genes’ meaning ‘the blue of Genoa’. The denim fabric originated in the French town of Nimes and owes its name to the location, which was quickly known as ‘denim’ abroad.
Spunky Genoese Navy sailors first strutted around in denim back in the 1500’s but it wasn’t until the 1870’s in the gold rush boom that denim took off. This was when Levi Strauss – a name now synonymous with denim – created a strong style of workers pants with rivets that was quickly adopted by Californian coal miners. Originally made from uncomfortable hemp, Strauss eventually discovered and started using the twilled cotton cloth that originated from the French town of Nimes and denim, as we know it, was born.
~ From the website JeansWest
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