Sunday January 26th 2014 Weather Forecast..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

CAPE ANN WEATHER
Sun / clouds Frigid highs only around 20 degrees .. Late day increasing clouds with gusty west to north west winds 20-25mph…
Sunday night very cold lows in the single digits to lower teens , snow showers possible after midnight .. Not more then a dusting to a inch or two possible .. Tricky low pressure may form on front which could complicate things .. But for now taking the conservative approach ….

Marine Forecast
GALE WARNING!!!!
.SUN…W WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 6 TO
9 FT. FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY.
.SUN NIGHT…SW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS
3 TO 5 FT. LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY LIKELY. A CHANCE OF SNOW
SHOWERS.

Here are sum pics I took earlier this weekend showing the ICE covering STACY BLVD.. That’s how cold it’s been here in Gloucester !!!!

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Pop Gallery Doing Valentines Day Big Per Usual

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey!

I have a few promo items to send you. We are hosting a Valentine’s Day event at Pop on Feb. 8th. 3-7. All details are included on attached pdf, also included jpeg.

We are also selling “VALEN-TINS” which are our take on “gift baskets” for the season of love.

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GHS Boys Hoop vs Lynn English

Posted on by David B. Cox

GHS Boys come from being down by 17 points to lose a close game although they outplay Lynn English three quarters of the game.

Passports Bordeaux Wine Dinner January 30th- 4 Courses- 4 Wines – Get Your Ressies For Trip Advisor’s Number 2 Out Of 127 Restaurants In Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Call 978-281-3680

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Birds of Cape Ann: Great Egret vs. Great Egret

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Great Egret Gloucester - ©Kim Smith 2013Great Egret (Ardea alba)

On a gorgeous dawn this past season I filmed an epic battle between two, possibly three, Great Egrets at the Good Harbor Beach marsh. The battle lasted nearly ten minutes with the defending egret aggressively flying lower and beneath the intruder, preventing it from landing anywhere on the marsh.

Great Egret Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2013

Great Egrets have interesting breeding behavior in that the male selects the nesting site and builds a platform nest of sticks and twigs in a tree, shrub, or on the ground near a marsh,  prior to selecting a mate. Both parents incubate the eggs and feed the chicks, and both male and female vigorously defend the nesting territory. Perhaps that is what I had observed, a male and/or female defending their nesting site.

Great Egret Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2013

The Good Harbor Beach victor first surveyed the marsh from his perch on the adjacent cottage and, after determining his foe was defeated, swooped to the tide pool below to feed peaceably alonsgide the Great Blue Heron.

Great Blue Heron Great Egret Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2013Great Blue Heron and Great Egret

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BREAKING WEATHER! Saturday Evening Cape Ann January 25th

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Heavy Snow Squalls Moving IN! Next 10-20 minutes , will cause for slippery travel and reduced Visibilities ! Drive cautiously if venturing out this Evening! Coating – 3″ possible ….

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“A huge duck would f*** you up” — Bruce Springsteen

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

On Jan 14 — for the benefit of Joey, Paul M. & RD — Bruce Springsteen settled the matter on Jimmy Fallon.  Here’s what he said in response to a question posted on Twitter:

This was, of course, the same night as the “Gov. Christie Traffic Jam” bit which is at least as funny:

Bruce couldn’t make it to the Rhumbline tonight, but Dan King is filling in for him with special guests Charlee Bianchini & Bill Gleason at 6pm — and that will be an excellent show.  Check out the full weekend live music schedule here.

Manchester Snow Day

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

There is more to Manchester than a beach and the Harbor…

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Jersey Boy’s

Posted on by capeannpainter

Never knew how many songs the “Four Seasons” made famous . Cathy and I went to see the Jersey Boys Tuesday night at the Hampton theater in Worcester. The theater was awesome. great seats,  great sound. We stayed at the same hotel as the crew and hung out with them. If you get a chance to see the show go for it! And a lot of “F” Words. My kind of show. Check them out on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM4fMmMq1S0

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Sista’s Helpful Tips…Learn How To Hand Paint Sugar Cookies

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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My friends at Audrey’s Flower Shop asked if I could lend a helping hand by making 100 flower themed sugar cookies for their table at tomorrow’s Bridal Show scheduled to take place at Cruiseport Gloucester.   I didn’t bat an eye at the 100 cookie request but the “flower” theme had me a little worried.  I can bake all day and shape and frost cookies all night but give me a pastry bag and ask me to get fancy with it, and I’m instantly out of my comfort zone.  I turned to YouTube for a crash course in piping frosting using pastry tips and came across a video tutorial that changed my world!  After viewing the Wilton company’s  brush stroke  embroidery technique using royal icing 15 times, I decided to give it a try.  I sketched a design template and began  the process. I was instantly WOW”d! The results were amazing and I quickly learned that their ridiculously forgiving technique  was  perfect for someone like me who lacks the artistic skills needed to produce professional results when using a pastry bag.

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To learn how to hand paint beautiful flowers onto sugar cookies using royal icing. 

…Click link below for Step-by Step  video …You will be amazed at how easy they are to create!

The Flake Yard, Rocky Neck

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
These fish fillets are drying in the open air on Rocky Neck. They don't rot because they've been salted. People have asked me why the seagulls aren't feasting on this buffet, and I've heard two answers: The fish are too salty for the gulls, and maybe it's the guys standing around with shotguns. I believe the first theory. Please inform us if you know!
These fish fillets are drying in the open air on Rocky Neck. They don’t rot because they’ve been salted. People have asked me why the seagulls aren’t feasting on this buffet, and I’ve heard two answers: The fish are too salty for the gulls, and maybe it’s the guys standing around with shotguns. I believe the first theory. Please inform us if you know!

Community Photos 1/26/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Building Center hoisting up the new sign Photo from Cat Ryan

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Joey,

   Here’s a picture I took of the shack at Dunfugin boat ramp after storm Wednesday

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Motif Number One by Night By Peter Digre

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