BNI Launches New Business Networking Chapter in Gloucester
BNI Launches New Business Networking Chapter in Gloucester
BNI, the world’s leading word-of-mouth business referral organization, welcomes local
business professionals to its Gloucester chapter kickoff, on Friday, January 18th, at 7
a.m. at the Bass Rocks Golf Club, located at 34 Beach Road.
Named “BNI Lighthouse,” this new chapter is seeking business owners and sales reps
looking to join the existing core of professionals in growing their business through
word-of-mouth referrals.
The event is free to attend and will feature guest speakers, Patti Salvucci, Executive
Director of BNI in Massachusetts, and Bob Gere, a BNI Mass. Area Director.
Light refreshments will be served during this 90-minute meeting.
BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person
from each profession to join a chapter. BNI Lighthouse will be the 90th chapter in
operation in the Massachusetts region. Please contact the BNI Regional Office at 978-
443-6800 with any questions regarding this event.
Homie and the missus enjoy the sunrise
News From City Councilor Paul McGeary
Padre Pio
Brian Carlson Represents! in Turks and Caicos
Hey Joey,
Was that you on the flight from Boston to TCI behind those Foster Grants? Brian and I rented a scooter and drove to Long Beach where all the kite surfers hang out. Since we didn’t have our own gear, Brian (being the good ex Gloucester Coast Guard guy that he is)
Improvised with, you guessed it, his GMG t shirt.
We bought Red Snapper from some fisherman working off the back of a red pick up truck (note: he did come recommended by manager of Horse Eye Jack’s, great place next to Da Conch Shack). Cooked it on our grill and It was delish,
As Buffett would say, “The Weather is Here, I Wish You Were Beautiful” – wait, you are Beautiful (or at least the Mrs. Is).
Brian says, “Keep the dry side up, and the wet side down.” I think that means don’t flip your boat over.
Signing off from Paradise,
Cindy H.
Community Photos 1/13/13
Open Skate At O’Maley A Great Take
Big Time Kudos To Those That Step Up Long After The Glory Is Gone
Rich Bean Submits This Photo-
After the thanks are handed out and the lobster trap tree is lit in the dead cold of the middle of winter the arduous task of taking the lobster trap trree has to take place. Thank you to all of those who pitch in to help take it down.
Hopefully Ed or David or Donna or Bex has a list of those that contributed their efforts, taking it down
Community Stuff 1/13/13
The Rockport High School Class of 2013 will be holding a dinner fundraiser at the Fish Shack in Rockport on January 15, 2013
Dinner will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and mixed desserts.
Cost of a ticket is $8 each and there will be a limited amount available at the door. We advise you buy in advance from a member of the class of 2013 or by calling RHS at 546-1234.
You may also email class co-advisor, Scott Larsen, at slarsen@rpk12.org.
In event of snow, the snow date will be the following night–January 16.
Back To Your Regularly Scheduled Programming- Chillin’ Like A MoFo
Caroline Haines submits this song to go with the post-
Loved the picture of the kitty on tonight’s blog- here’s a song I recorded to go with it- not original…composer is Geoff Bartley.
Caroline Haines
Click the link for the song-
Cats
Have a great day y’all.
Rainbows and Butterflies and Unicorns, Oh My
I was thinking, instead of the rubber duck race for charity maybe we could instead get together and make rainbow cakes.
I found this wonderful pinterest board that specializes in todays wonderful kinder gentler Good Morning Gloucester Theme-
Rainbows and Butterflies and Unicorns, Oh My
Check out this wonderful wonderful pinterest board-
So wonderful. I love rainbows. They make me happy.
Happy Clouds- Listen To The Soothing Artistry Of Bob Ross
Kinder and gentler. Soooo soothing. Ahhhhh, breath it in. So happy. So wonderful
All part of our lovely Rainbows, Butterfly and Unicorn day here on GMG.
Download Of The Day- My Little Pony Smile Song
It’s a kinder gentler Good Morning Gloucester.
Rainbows, Butterflys and Unicorns today all day. Isn’t it wonderful?
If anyone has the time to transcribe the lyrics I’d just love it.
Wonderful.
Ahhhhhh. I just love to smile don’t you?
It’s wonderful.
FORMIDABLE Hardware
Sunset over Magnolia Harbor with Salem in the background
Zip Line Kid Video of crane loading freshly cut trees – with commentary
Zip Line Kid shows a clear appreciation for the power and spectacle of what can be accomplished using big equipment.
Another kid-friendly night of music starts at 6pm in all 4 Cape Ann towns. Excellent live music continues into the wee hours. See complete live music schedule here. Why would we ever want to live anywhere else?
Cape Ann Painters and Photographers Group
This is a reminder that the Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group will meet on Monday , January 14 at 19 Pleasant Street , Gloucester at Lindsay Welch’s space. Go through gate which says 17 Pleasant Street ( Beth Williams Studio and Lindsay Welch, PC.) and go to door on the left. The meeting is from 9-11AM.
Hope to see you. All are welcome.
Alice Gardner
Beauty in the World
When I came back from meetings this afternoon, I learned the Good News that it is Butterflies, Unicorns, and Rainbow Day on GMG!!! I had already scheduled the Homies post, but thought to squeeze in another to celebrate this special day on GMG.
More Beautiful Gloucester Gull Photos from Charlie, Bob, John, and Marty

The above three photos are from Bob Cullen, and he writes:
The first I caption “Harbormaster Homie”, taken 8/23/08 at Harbor Cove.
The second I caption “Homies Breaking at Dawn”, taken 8/8/12, 15 minutes before sunrise, at Good Harbor Beach.
The third is my “Away from Homie”, taken 4/21/11 in Jensen Beach, Florida. I include it because it’s my favorite gull photo (it’s a Laughing Gull, summer plumage), and because it very much resembles the gull in the GMG logo (which I don’t think exists in Gloucester.)
John Wheeler writes, “Hi Kim, here’s my shot of “Homie” Land Security, keeping a watchful eye on the harbor.”
And the next two photos are courtesy of Marty Luster.













