My View of Life on the Dock
In the location of the Former Stone Soup Café. on the opposite corner of Choate Bridge Pub. 1 Market Street Ipswich MA
NOW under renovations!
OPENING
FEBRUARY 2013
From their Facebook Page-
Here is a great shot of how the bar is coming. Kitchen is being detailed this week and a lot of electrical and plumbing being done. We seem to be right on schedule!
Mary Barker Writes-
Hi Joey,
The Adventure got hauled out on the Marine Railway on Monday, 1.14.13, so
some planks could be replaced. I was invited aboard, as the Adventure’s
photographer, to get a unique perspective on the process. This is my very
naïve, non-technical explanation of the process. The guys on the docks and
on the Adventure first had to move the Adventure from her berth over to the
railway. This was done mainly by manpower using brute strength, ropes and
tide assist. Donny King did add a bit of motor support with the Scotia Girl
in the beginning. Once the Adventure got around the end of the pier and
was moved into place along the Railway cradle (with direction by the Railway
coordinator), the guys cranked up the cradle supports to secure the
Adventure. The scuba diver then went down to check that everything was set
up properly with the supports. Once he gave the okay, the Railway
coordinator signaled the engine house to start up the engines which drive
the chain winch, which took the Adventure on a forward and upward
trajectory. Although I’ve seen this done before from just outside the
engine house, it was so powerful seeing it all up close (literally hanging
over the edge of the vessel at times). I never cease to be inspired by and
in awe of these guys and what they do. These folks have always taken the
time to welcome me and to educate me. My hats are off to everyone at the
Marine Railway and the Adventure. Here are a few photos.
Mary Barker
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Joey,
I thought folks might like to know about the fun evening the Cape Ann Symphony is having on
February 1st from 7PM to 10PM at Cruiseport, Gloucester
will feature the hugely popular Soft Touch Dance Band, which specializes in the swinging Golden Oldies, as well as all your favorites up through the decades.
There will be hearty hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar, so come eat, drink and dance the winter blues away!
Senator Bruce Tarr will lead what promises to be a very spirited Live Auction (it usually is when he is in charge!)
Among other great goodies, there is a 10-day European trip being offered, cases of wine, NE Patriots tickets, and a Puerto Rico condo for a week, plus many other yummy things, in both the live and silent auctions.
Reservations are $75.00 per person. Reserve either at 978-283-6750, or on the website, www.capeannsymphony.org.
See you there!
Elizabeth Frere Jones
Eastern Point Day School Open House
Thursday, January 31st from 9:30 – 11:30
Interested parents, guardians and their children are invited to visit Eastern Point Day School during the morning of January 31, 2013. The open house is a good time to learn why EPDS may be the right educational option for your family. Come and meet the dedicated faculty and great students that make Eastern Point Day School a unique and enriching community. Eastern Point Day School, a non-profit community based Pre-K through 8th Grade school, provides an exceptional educational experience in an inspiring environment. We are also pleased to offer rolling admission, scholarships, and financial aid. For more information, please visit www.easternpointdayschool.org or email at info@easternpointdayschool.org.
New Work slides From Ed Touchette:
Chasing Ice Movie at Community Cinema to Benefit Maritime Gloucester
The award winning documentary Chasing Ice will be showing on Sunday, January 27th at 6pm at Cape Ann Community Cinema, as a benefit to support the marine science and environmental programs at Maritime Gloucester.
Chasing Ice is the story of one man’s mission to gather evidence of climate change. Using time-lapse cameras, his videos compress years into seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate. The trailer can be found at www.chasingice.com . It has been nominated for several independent film festival awards in the documentary and cinematography categories.The movie was recently awarded Best Documentary at the 22nd Annual Awards of the Environmental Media Association and received an academy award nominee for best original song.
Cape Ann Community Cinema is located at 21 Main Street in Gloucester. Tickets for the movie may be purchased at the door or in advance at http://capeanncinema.wordpress.com/advance-tickets/
Ann Kennedy Writes-
Hi All! We haven’t really had any winter here yet this year, but we’re already thinking of our summer or fall return to Cape Ann. Here are some favorite dock shots, 25 years ago. Love the Friday series and now the faces–great stuff!
Either,we heal, now, as a team, or we will die as individuals. -“Any GivenSunday”
— Fitness Motivator (@Fit_Motivator) January 20, 2013
Teamwork Passion Loyalty Sacrifice
I Promise You This- I Will Always Go That Inch For My Friends. ALWAYS.
Snow Emergencies
During a snow event the Mayor may declare a snow or ice emergency (City of Gloucester Ordinance Section 22-178). During this time parking on public and private ways within the city is banned. Notification of this parking ban is sent to the Gloucester Daily Times, Cape Ann TV, Beacon, Globe, WBZ TV, WBZ Radio, WCVB, WHDH, and NECN. There are also blue lights located at City Hall Tower (all four sides), the Boulevard (near Fishermen Wives Statue), Magnolia Fire Station, Bayview Fire Station, and Flannagans Gas Station. When these lights are on, there is a parking ban in effect.
You can also use the Notify Me function of this web site to be informed of alerts when they are posted. Choose the ‘Weather/Environmental’ item under the ‘Alert Center’ heading.
Where Can I Park?
Off-street parking areas include (City of Gloucester Ordinance Section 22-288):
School Parking Lots may also be used for off-street parking
Hey Joe. Thought you might want to give Fred Shrigley a little ego boost, not that he needs it. There are a few other Gloucester people in it as well. Hope all is well.
Harry Ballett
Someone I may or not be related to through marriage is a freak for Pink Berry and and even bigger freak for Orange Leaf. She broke the news that Gloucester is getting an Orange Leaf at the location in Walgreen’s Plaza that has been a shell of a building and where the filtered water shed used to be located.
102 Rogers Street, Gloucester MA
From the website-
Simply put, Orange Leaf is America’s Frozen Yogurt™. We believe that the average American wants to make healthier decisions, but will most likely not make the healthier decision when given the choice between a rich and creamy traditional frozen dessert and an icy, bland frozen yogurt. At Orange Leaf, we provide you with decadent flavors reminiscent of your childhood trips to the local dessert shop as well as fruit-based flavors that will suit even the most health conscious individuals.
Just like our flavor choices, the toppings bar is a place where you become the master of your dessert. From fresh fruits and nuts to brownie bites and chocolate syrup, the possibilities are endless!
Orange Leaf is one of the most demanded brands in our industry because of the superior taste and texture of our product and our family-oriented, visually uplifting environment. These combined characteristics create a fun and enriching destination to be enjoyed by friends and family alike.
Our franchisees love us because of our intense commitment to being the most pro-franchisee company in the industry. We provide outstanding support that our franchisees need to succeed at a fraction of the cost of our competition.
Ms. Riley
What a smile Cole
John Van Ness and Rosie celebrating Riley’s birthday
Happy Avery
Ms. Maddie in her Sombrero
Avery and Vickie Van Ness
Handsome dude Owen decorating his cupcake
Good afternoon,
We have a place for the drop off of items for the Perkins Street, it will be next week Tuesday and Wednesday January 29, 30 from 10 am – 2pm at the Cruiseport on the side entrance going down driveway near Rose’s not the function hall but he storage room, Thank you Sheree Delorenzo this is not a city project but a citizens project that both Jackie Hardy and myself are helping out, we have done projects like this as a team in the past. I will send a list of items needed, there are 2 clothes drive going on as we speak, this will be for items not collected and home items like sheets, dishes, silverware, towels, gift cards and donations may be sent to the Gloucester Fund 45 Middle Street Gloucester Ma 01930 and in the memo part please put Perkins Street Fire.
Warmest regards Sefatia
Go to Wicked Local Beverly to get the lowdown. And if you are one of those bold ones who venture across the bridge and take the long trip to Beverly, go by and check it out. http://www.wickedlocal.com/beverly/features/x2105872011/Gloucester-native-exhibits-work-at-Beverly-Cooperative-Bank. Kudos Kathy.
E.J. Lefavour
Let us turn our thoughts today
To Martin Luther King
And recognize that there are ties between us
All men and women
Living on the earth
Ties of hope and love
Sister and brotherhood
That we are bound together
In our desire to see the world become
A place in which our children
Can grow free and strong
James Taylor (1948- ) from Shed a Little Light (1993)
A native of Boston, Taylor grew up in North Carolina but returned to Massachusetts to attend Milton Academy. Plagued by depression, he committed himself to McLean Hospital for nine months, later moving to New York City where he fell into heroin addiction, but maintained a high profile music career, ultimately signing with Apple records and working closely with Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Clean and sober in 1969 when his first album was released, he married Carly Simon in 1972, and actress Kathryn Walker in 1985, and is now married to Kim Smedvig, publicist for the BSO. They have a home in the Berkshires. The five-time Grammy Award winner is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and holds honorary doctorates from Berklee and Williams Colleges.
Greg Bover
Gregory R. Bover
VP Operations, Project Manager
C. B. Fisk, Inc
978 283 1909
While enjoying a Fisherman’s brew at Stone’s Pub this fall with Ed, he introduces me to Brian O’Connor aka brianmoc. Since I have seen way too many photos and mp3 movies of Brian reeling in very large striped bass while standing on a wet rock I mention that since I grew up in graniteless Woods Hole fishing I was finding it a challenge fishing from rocks at Andrews Point and I ask for advice. He told me I had to be an idiot if I fished those rocks without wearing a pair of corkers. I prefer not to be an idiot so I asked what a corker was. He spelled it out to me. Korkers with a K. So I asked Santa for a pair and I finally got to try them out even though I didn’t have a rod in my hand.
Brian was right, I was an idiot. Fortunately, my idiocy was curable. These things are nothing short of awesome. Low tide I walked directly across multiple bands of dry and wet strips of grey, green, black, slimy, greasy rocks like I was Spiderman. I even tried out the icy rocks. Not a problem.
Details: the ones pictured are strap on “Rocktrax Plus Korkers“. 28 carbide steel points in each foot. The boots are a pair I picked up at Olympia Sports (Gloucester Crossing) in a two for one sale they had and I think now they are going to be married to my korkers.
Warning: I feel invincible with these on but as you can see I do try to keep my stupidity from killing me so I take all the advice I can get. I know that these will help me from slipping on the axle grease that grows on the rocks around here but it will not protect me from getting nailed by that rogue wave and getting tossed in the drink if I don’t pay attention. So even with these on, be careful out there. Brian’s exact advice was, “never turn your back on the water.”
Rubber Duck is not pictured since her korkers have not arrived.
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Good Morning Gloucester 