As I was walking through the woods near Brace Cove came across this beautiful swan, I think the swan was protecting some young Cygnets in the reeds. This swan was only a couple of feet from me. Another reason we love living here.
BOLO! The Alewives are running!
Fish Counters,
I counted two alewives at the counting board today at 1:00 – 1:10. Hopefully they are the first of many.
I also stopped by the bridge at Apple Street in Essex around noon today and there were about 3 dozen in the brook at that time and I’ve received reports that many were counted yesterday in Essex.
Best.
Dave Sargent
Gloucester Shellfish Constable/Alewife Warden
In case you don’t know, as I didn’t, the alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) is a species of fish. There are anadromous and landlocked forms. The landlocked form is also called a sawbelly or mooneye (although this latter name is more commonly applied to Hiodon spp.). The front of the body is deep and larger than other fish found in the same waters, and its common name is said to come from comparison with a corpulent female tavernkeeper (“ale-wife”).[1] In Atlantic Canada it is known as the gaspereau. More locally, in southwestern Nova Scotia, it is called a kiack (or kyack).[2] In the Southeast US, when sold and used as bait, the fish is often referred to as “LY”.
Adult alewives are preferred bait for the spring lobster fishery in Maine.[3] It is also used for human consumption, usually smoked. It is caught (during its spawning migration upstream) using large dip nets to scoop the fish out of shallow, constricted areas on its migratory streams and rivers. It is one of the “typical” North American shads of the subgenus Pomolobus.
from Wikipedia
E.J. Lefavour
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Who can identify what this is and what kind of eggs are inside?
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Nina and Frank Groppo Family
Many, many thanks and our deepest appreciation to the Frank and Nina Groppo Family for agreeing to be interviewed and for allowing us to film their beautiful St. Joseph celebrations. While interviewing and during the feast, their wonderful home was overflowing with family and friends, joy and grace. Thank you Groppo Family and Friends!
Nina writes:
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this – we appreciate yours and everyone’s devotion and faith to Saint Joseph.
We hope to continue with this devotion and tradition for as long as Saint Joseph and the good Lord give us the strength to do it and send us the help to do it – not just for us but for all that join in this beautiful tradition of faith, whether for just one day or for the full Novena!!
Left to right back row: Vincenza Ferrara, Kathy Pratl, and Francesco Groppo.
Left to right front row: Eleonora D’Angelo, Angela Sanfilippo, Agata Groppo, Fina Briguglio, and Maria Sanfilippo.
and Nina “Crocetta” Groppo sitting on Agata’s lap.
Click portrait to view full size image.
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Cape Ann Community Cinema
Packed House at the Causeway Restaurant for Lunch
I stopped in at the Causeway to pickup my favorite fish chowder in Gloucester and found at packed house, and people waiting outside.
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The Backwoods Ramblers with Fozzie Hill next Saturday @ Cafe Shalom
This just in from Natalia Carollo ~ Cafe Shalom @ Temple Ahavat Achim:
Saturday, April 20th at 8:30 pm at the Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester)
The Backwoods Ramblers are a group of multi-talented musicians featuring lead and harmony vocals with Barry Michaud on guitar, Pat Conlon on mandolin and harmonica, and Jack Schwartz on bass and banjo. The group plays a memorable blend of folk-rock, country, and bluegrass.
Alberta Hill (also known as Fozzie), one of the best kept secrets on the North Shore music scene, will sing songs both written and borrowed about life, love, and landscape.
All are welcome! $10 donation is suggested.
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Dave Brown, Allen Estes, Wolf Ginandes and Benny Benson~Tonight @ MinglewoodAtLat 9:00pm
Headshaft photos
Watch out Minglewood….this is gonna be one wicked awesome night!
ALLEN ESTES WITH WOLF,BENNY BENSON AND I PLUGGED IN
WE ARE GOING TO DUST OFF A FEW SONGS I PRODUCED ON ALLEN’S ALBUM BREAK’N EVEN.
HOPE TO SEE YA’S
Dave
hey ya”ll dave brown and i will be playin some tunes at Latitude 43 tonite 9p.m. with wolf and benny on bass and drums…come on down and watch as i hang on for dear life tryin to keep up with “mad man D B” on electric guitarrrr…x,o,allen
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Loose Tongues ~ The Rhumb Line this Sunday, April 14 from 8-11pm.
Robert Brown, John Rockwell and Kevin Levesque.
I am thrilled to let you know that my trio Loose Tongues will be crooning in 3-part harmony at The Rhumb Line this Sunday, April 14 from 8-11pm. No cover charge for the first 300 guests!
Hope to see you…
John
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How To Deal With A North Korean Missle Attack
How to deal with A North Korean Missile Attack
http://www.classicgamesarcade.com/game/21673/missile-command.html
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An hour at Halibut Point
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I’m Hooked on Photography!
These old hooks are in the rectory wall outside the back door. I don’t know what they are for… The bricks themselves are pretty old, and have developed interesting cracks on the ends, almost as if they were blocks of wood:
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I’ve never wanted to shop at KMART more than I do after watching this
How long before the PC Police get the best KMART Commercial in the history of KMART commercials pulled?
The ad agency that put that together deserves the highest ad agency award there is.
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Sidewalk Sweeping Day Saturday, April 20, 2013- Clean City Initiative Earth Day Cleanup April 27th
Sidewalk Sweeping Day
Please join the Clean City Initiative and the Building Center of Gloucester on our Annual Sidewalk Sweeping Day April 20, 2013. Sweep all the winter sand off of your sidewalk and into the street for the D.P.W. to come and take it away on your scheduled sweeping day, look for the posted schedule in your local newspaper or online on our cites website. Try to keep it in small piles so the street sweeping machine can sweep it up. Offer to help a neighbor that might need it. Look for coupons in local paper from our sponsors the Building Center of Cape Ann. Thank you for “Helping to Keep Our Home Port Clean”.
Sidewalk Sweeping Day 2012 and Donna of One Hour At A Time Gang and friend and injured dog.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Come join the Clean City Initiative for an Earth Day cleanup at Stage Fort Park on Saturday April 27, 2013 from 9-12. We will be collecting fresh fruits and vegetables for the Food Pantry so if you can, please bring something that comes from the earth. You can come and clean Stage Fort Park or take your bag and bring it to an area that you like to visit that needs some cleaning. Take an extra bag and separate the recycling from the trash. Organize a neighborhood cleanup, we can show you how. Contact Rose Lopiccolo at the DPW at 978-281-9785 or Patti Amaral at 978-412-4201 or visit our webpage at www.cleancity.us,. Thank you for helping us to “Keep Our Home Port Clean”.
Earth Day Central at Stage Fort Park
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Will You Help The Open Door Win a $20,000 Grant from Walmart?
Hi Joey,
Exciting news! The Open Door has been nominated to compete for a
$20,000 grant from Walmart this month. The more votes we can get, the
better chance we have of winning. You and Good Morning Gloucester
readers can help us win by voting for us through Facebook every day
this month. Will you help us spread the news?
Vote by clicking here: http://bit.ly/14ChKoQ
The funds will be used to support PowerSnack, an after-school supper program.
Here’s how it works:
Now through April 30, go to http://bit.ly/14ChKoQ to vote for our
project. You can vote once a day, so please vote as often as you can.
This funding is critical to our work and will help us ensure that all
children have access to the food they need to thrive.
Thanks again for all your support!
—
Julie LaFontaine
Executive Director
The Open Door
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2013 Naples Day 4 Corkscrew Wildlife Sanctuary
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Community Stuff 4/12/13
Hi Joey-Here it is again. Our church is hosting organist, Susan Taormina, on April 14 at 4:30PM. She will be playing our tracker organ (one of Cape Ann’s Oldest, circa 1855). this is a FreeWill offering concert (people give what they wish to contribute). Light refreshments will be provided following the concert.
Thanks so much for all you do!!
Maria Orlando Russell
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Greek Ferry Boat Loading and Unloading In Crazy Rough Seas
Talk about a shit show.
No way they bring a boat like this to the dock in the US. No freakin way.
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Da Fort
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You want great food, comfortable friendly service, the best music in Naples and reasonable prices? It’s Weekend Willie’s!
Located in the Heart Of Naples we went after the beach. The food is fantastic, the service friendly and on point.
Must try dish- the chicken marsala.
They get everything right in a relaxed atmosphere. Never pretentious, just right for a meal with family and friends.
Highly recommended!
Here’s Willy
Check it out online- http://www.weekendwillies.com/
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