New Year’s Rockport Eve 2013 looking for volunteers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

New Year’s Rockport Eve is looking for volunteers. We need a pair of greeters at every door to check buttons, workers in Spiran Hall to sell buttons, souvenirs & food on Dec. 31st as well as people to help set up & clean up the night before & day after. Each volunteer willing to give 2 hours or more receives a free admission button. Please call 978-559-1263 or email claire.nyre@Comcast.net to volunteer. Visit www.newyearsrockporteve.com to see the performance descriptions under Events. — Headquarters at Corner of Broadway & School St, Rockport, MA.

Thanks,

Claire Franklin

New Year’s Rockport Eve Coordinator

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Reflections at Brace Cove and Niles Pond

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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Our plane was delayed 7 hours en route to Cincinnati for Christmas. Fortunately, we were able to stay in contact with the airline from home. My daughter Liv and I went for a walk along the berm dividing Brace Cove and Niles Pond while waiting to leave. As we were looking at the sun setting over Niles Pond, we by chance turned towards Brace Cove and were captivated by the vibrant colors reflected in the windows of the home on the point. Magically a Harbor Seal swam onto the scene and scootched up on the rock and he too, caught the last of the sun’s fleeting light!

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Festive Cran Raspeberry Punch

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Rest up  GMG FOB’s, ther is only five days until we say goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014! Who is ready to  toast the new year in with a delicious adult beverage? Now that the silver, china and crystal are washed  and neatly stacked  back in the china cabinet, it’s time to switch gears and start planning our New Years Eve Celebrations!  Several years ago my girlfriend Kerri served a  punch during  a holiday party that was dangerously delicious and refreshing! It was and still is a big hit among my friends every time she makes it. Last weekend I snapped this photo of her whipping up a special batch for us during our friend Tanya’s annual Cookie Gala. Kerri’s recipe is easy to prepare, and can be tweaked to your likeness in strength by adding more or less alcohol. I think this festive punch is the perfect adult drink to serve to guests on New Years Eve, while waiting for the Crystal Ball to drop! Cheers to the New Year!

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Festive Cran Raspberry Punch

Ingredients

2 cups Stoli Raspberry Flavored Premium Vodka

1 cup Triple Sec

4 cups White Cranberry Juice

 2 cups Sprite

2 limes

1 orange

1  12 oz. bag fresh cranberries

Step-by-Step

1  Cut limes and orange into 1/4 inch pieces

2  Transfer cut pieces to large cookie sheet; arrange in single layer

3  Rinsed fresh cranberries under cold water; discard any overripe cranberries; add washed cranberries to cookie sheet with lime and orange pieces; freeze 24 hours

4  Combine all liquid ingredients in large punch bowl; add frozen fruit; mix well; serve

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Note~ this is an adult beverage only to be served to adults ages 21 and older

Drink and Dinner

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

The Christmas holiday is over. Thank heavens! I hosted so many holiday parties at the gallery this month that I'm totally tuckered out. Now it's time to look forward to 2014 and new adventures. This is an awesome looking Bloody Mary. It could be your dinner and your drink. I'll have mine without the green worms please!
The Christmas holiday is over. Thank heavens! I hosted so many holiday parties at the gallery this month that I’m totally tuckered out. Now it’s time to look forward to 2014 and new adventures. This is an awesome looking Bloody Mary. It could be your dinner and your drink. I’ll have mine without the green worms please!

Looking for Seine Boat Rowers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey,
The Gloucester Gig Rowers are starting a new intense race and conditioning program and we are looking to reach out to the Seine boat rowers who might want to train with us this season. Could you introduce me to folks in the Seine boat community?
Mike

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The Grub At Sista Felicia’s

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We shucked the Topnecks in record time this year.  Got the assembly line thing down to a science and Felicia’s Polpo was the best she ever did. Hope y’all had a great Christmas.

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Wishing You Peace and Joy

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Forgiveness ~ Nelson Mandela in his actions emodied the teachings of  Jesus. At his inauguration, Mandela’s jailers were given front row seats.

Live performances of Hugh Masekela performing “Mandela” (Bring Him Back Home)

For Peggy at Pop Gallery

Posted on by God's Morning

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While walking this morning at Stage Fort Park with Elynn Kroger, we encountered this beautiful snowy owl.  A little later, I ran into Peggy Russell from Pop Gallery, who also had seen him, but hadn’t been able to get a shot of him.  This is for you Peggy.  Merry Christmas.  What a special treat on Christmas morning.

Of course it never fails that I encounter something magical when I carry my chumpy little pocket camera.  I wish I’d brought the nice one Paul Frontiero gave me, as I had originally intended.  Lesson.  Never second-guess your first impulse.

E.J. Lefavour

Christmas Morning Sunrise, 7:11 am

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
I traditionally go to outer Cape Cod for the Christmas holiday. A tradition my hosts have is to toast the December 25th sunrise at Coast Guard Beach with shots of Bailey's. Fun way to start the year!
I usually go to outer Cape Cod for the Christmas holiday. A tradition my hosts have is to toast the December 25th sunrise at Coast Guard Beach with shots of Bailey’s. Fun way to start the year!

You Know What Time It Is! Rocky Neck Plunge Time Baby!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey.

It is time for our annual Plunge.!!!!!!

Please join us for this invigorating event. Once again, we will be running a
food drive for the Open Door . A van will be available at the entrance of beach
to leave food.

Location: Oak Cove Beach. Rocky Neck. Just off of Stevens Way.

Date: 1/1/2014

Time: 2pm. Due to the tide

What to bring: Beach shoes as it is a rocky beach. Non-perishable food. ( we
can also take checks made out to The Open Door)

Thanks for supporting this super deluxe event. As usual, all welcome…

Cathy McCarthy

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Old Christmas Greysole Fishing Trips

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sam Novello writes-

Dear Joe,

In the past, large Gloucester fishing draggers made annual Christmas fishing trips off the coast of Nova Scotia at a greysole “honeyhole.”  I believe your grandfather may have even found this spot.  From what I understand, the boats used to take turns fishing through this spot one at a time and filling their nets with tows of 25,000 lbs of greysole per tow being common.  This area is now closed to U.S. fisherman because of its location in Canadian waters.  I believe the last Gloucester boats to fish these grounds were in the Joseph & Lucia fleet approximately 25 years ago.  I have always been interested in this old “Christmas trip” and was wondering if any of your readers might have any knowledge or information about these trips and the location of this old greysole honey-hole. Thanks!

Happy Holidays!

Sam Novello