If You Could Go Back In Time……..
If You Could Go Back In Time Where Would You Go?
My first choice would be in France with the impressionism movement.
My second choice would be the streets of Gloucester that my Dad remembered and talked about often. What’s Yours?
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The Gloucester Farmer’s Market continues to be amazing
It’s been a few weeks since I went down to the Farmer’s Market, so I couldn’t resist going yesterday to pick up some treats.
Of course, I had to get some of Ma’s Brand Tomato Marmalade, which now comes in three varieties (soon to be four!) – Original, Organic, and “Jeesum Crow” hot (with Thai peppers). The “fourth-coming” variety is going to be “hoity-toity”, with Gran Marnier! I can’t wait!
Plus, I got some Italian pecorino and parmigiano cheese from Luca Mignogna (of Wolf Meadow Farm). Those cheeses should be interesting with the marmalade (and with just about anything else)! They have the delightful combination of a solid consistency (but not too hard) with fairly salty, mellow, and slightly pungent flavors.
Finally, I also bought an apple tart from A.J. King Artisan Bakery, which was well worth the (already reasonable) price – a nice flaky crust, with well-cooked sweetened fresh apples and a crispy topping of brown sugar, cinnamon, etc… I bought some granola from them the first day of the farmer’s market, and it was really good, so I didn’t hesitate to buy from them again. Among the many treats they offer, are lavender butter cookies. I tried a sample, and I have to admit that I didn’t taste much lavender, but the cookie was delicious!
There are lots of other good things available at the market, including fresh veggies, hand-blown glass, all-natural locally ground nut butters, local honey and beeswax products, real maple syrup cotton candy, and lots more – including hot food ready to eat. Almost all the food sellers have free samples, so you can try before you buy. If I didn’t have to worry about my weight or my wallet, I’d buy some of everything…
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Cape Ann Real Estate MarketWATCH 9/13/12 With My Boy Kenny MacCarthy
Cape Ann MarketWATCH 9/13/12
http://capeanninfo.com/ Kenny MacCarthy’s weekly review of new homes and condos on the market in Gloucester and Rockport MA. 7 properties this week plus a look at the first 9 months of unit sales and median prices.
If you want to move to Gloucester give Kenny a call- 978-758-0983
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Holland America Cruise Ship Eurodam Coming to Cruiseport Sunday, September 16
Peter Webber writes-
Good day. I am writing today to remind everyone that the next major cruise ship of the season will be arriving in Gloucester Harbor on this coming Sunday, September 16: Holland America’s cruise ship the ms Eurodam, with a capacity of 2104 passengers. Once again the Chamber will be working together with the city of Gloucester’s volunteer welcoming committee and CATA to welcome and guide Eurodam’s passengers as they disembark and arrive at the Cruiseport terminal. The first tenders carrying passengers from the ship are expected to arrive at Cruiseport at approximately 9:00 am Sunday. Many will board motor coaches for planned excursions to various locations, while many others will be guided to CATA trolleys and buses for transportation to downtown Gloucester and Rockport.
Please note the attached “Welcome Eurodam Passengers” flyer, which we encourage you to print and post at your place of business to help give the Eurodam passengers a hearty Cape Ann welcome. I have also attached a flyer featuring several upcoming Chamber and community events scheduled for September and October, including next Tuesday’s (September 18) sales seminar with author Marc Wayshak at the Elks at Bass Rocks, beginning with check-in at 7:30 am. Please contact the Chamber today to reserve your place. Best regards. Peter
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Community Photos 9/14/12
Sandal In The Sand
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Shine Presentation ( serving health insurance needs to Elders)
Good evening I sent out probably some have received duplication but was wondering if you received a copy for the GMG readers this is very important there will be a Medicare D RX open enrollment presentation from SHINE ( serving health insurance needs to Elders) at the Rose Baker Senior Center October 18 , 2012 10 am please spread the word yeast we had over 300 and it was hard to get everyone in, if I have enough people letting us know maybe I’ll book the city hall instead, please call 978-281-9765 if they are going to come thank you. Sefatia
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Community Stuff 9/14/12
Free Concert – Sunday Sept 16th – Noon to 5 pm – Harvey Park, downtown Rockport
PEACE and MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sunday September 16th
Free Concert!!!
Music, Games, Art, Food, Fun & Games
Downtown Rockport, Harvey Park
Noon to 5:00 pm
*If bad weather it will be held at the UUSR, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport
6th Annual Peace Fest (Peace and Music Festival) in Harvey Park, Downtown Rockport. Corner of Broadway and Mt. Pleasant Street (the Park in front of the First Baptist Church)
When: September 16, 2012 Noon to 5pm
Hosted by: The Unitarian Universalist Association of Rockport (UUSR)
All Day Free Concert: By musicians, bands, and singers of diverse music styles who provide positive messages geared around peace, tolerance, goodwill, community, family, and love.
Audience: This is a free family and community event for all ages.
O’Maley field hockey Fundraiser Saturday St Peter’s Square
Marcy Plante submits-
Buy your fall flower
Saturday September 15, 2012
8am-1pm
St Peters Square
Support Gloucester field hockey
Click below for the News from Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox
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Oh Yeah Baby. Breakfast Is Now Back In Your Boy Joey’s Vocabulary
The summer down the dock has been one of the busiest I can ever recall so my morning breakfast routine had been on hold while I’ve wilted away to a shadow of my former self.
but no more BABY! Breakfast is back! Last week Fort Square Café. This week Mamie’s Kitchen. Let’s do this!
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Jerome John (Jerry) Garcia Quote of The Week from Greg Bover
September 13, 2012
“Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.”
Jerome John (Jerry) Garcia (1942-1995)
Founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter, Garcia led the Grateful Dead for thirty years, fusing blues, bluegrass and psychedelia to create one of the leading tour bands of all time. Throughout his career he was plagued by ill health, exacerbated by diabetes and heroin addiction. He died of a heart attack while in rehab at age 53. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cherry Garcia ice cream was named in his honor.
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Carl Gustin’s 2012 Gloucester Schooner Festival Photos
"The photos from this year’s Schooner Festival include Liberty Clipper, Fame and Gloucester’s Bald Eagle passing in review during the Parade of Sail; the Spirit of Massachusetts and Summwind shortly after the start of the Mayor’s Race; a three-shot sequence (194-196) with American Eagle, Thomas E. Lannon and Summerwind rounding the first mark; and the Maritime Gloucester-based Ardelle, the newest and one of three Harold Burnham-built schooners participating along with Fame and Thomas E. Lannon.
Carl Gustin"
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Of All the Gin Joints in All the Towns in All The World,She Walks Into Mine
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Jewels of Gloucester
Went to Jewels of Gloucester for a ring repair, John was so nice and explained to me it would be very expensive to repair due to the value of the ring. It was nice to have a merchant with ethics. A gentleman by the name of Jim was doing repairs during my visit and he also makes jewelry as you will see a picture of his Sea Urchin that he made into a necklace. They are located at 120 Main Street, Gloucester, MA or find them on 
Facebook and 
Google+.
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Wicked Tuna Promo Spot Production Setup Live!
Hey Joey,
Evolve Productions is setting up to shoot a Wicked Tuna commercial tonight at the Railways!
Photo From Bill O’Connor
Follow up-
Joey,
Check out this camera they’re using. for the Wicked Tuna shoot. It’s based on a platform similar to an SLR. They use this one for shooting regular speed and another that shoots high speed at 1000 frames per second!
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Sinikka Nogelo returns to Khan Studio and The GMG Gallery
Manchester Athletic Club Youth Triathlon September 23rd!
COME JOIN THE FUN AT MANCHESTER ATHLETIC CLUB
MAC TRIALTHON 2012
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
9:00 AM START
AGES 5-14
SIGN UP ONLINE
www.manchesterathleticclub.com/youthTri2012
978-526-8900 ext. 257
To work out where your boy Joey works out contact the Manchester Athletic Club
978-526-8900
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Velvet Underground
This is definitely not what Lou Reed, John Cale, Angus MacLise, Sterling Morrison, and Michael Leigh had in mind…
The release of the album Transformer was a seminal moment in our cultural history. The first video features David Bowie and Lou Reed with interesting interviews (with the Little Joe and Holly of the song’s fame), film clips, and photographs of the early days. The video ends abruptly, in mid-sentence.
An oft quoted statement attributed to Brian Eno is, “The first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.”
Lou Reed, John Cale, Angus MacLise, and Sterling Morrison were the four original members of the Velvet Underground. Michael Leigh wrote the pulp paperback The Velvet Underground, from which the band took its name. The book The Velvet Underground is about the sexual subculture of the early 1960s.
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Cross the bridge INTO GLOUCESTER and catch over 50 live shows this weekend
Oh, you live here? Aren’t you lucky — all the live music you could ever want is right at your doorstep. So, how do you decide what do to? We’ll help you.
Start by checking the full weekend live music lineup here.
And don’t forget The Cowsills at Cape Ann Community Cinema TONIGHT. You aren’t likely to catch this 1960s phenomenon again any time soon.
Here are links to videos of some of this weekend’s performers:
See you around town!
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Schooner Banner
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A Gloucester Polydactyl Cat
I came across this handsome polydactyl cat the other day near the rectory here at St. Ann’s Church. According to various internet sources (including, of course, Wikipedia), “double-pawed” cats are particularly common on the east coast. Reputedly, sailors prized them as skilled mousers and bringers of good luck. Historically, they are particularly linked to Boston, from whence they spread to other ports. Hence, their higher distribution in cities like Gloucester.
This particular cat has polydactyly on both front and back feet, which is apparently (according to Wikipedia) fairly rare. He was also extremely friendly with me, despite my being a total stranger.
According to a member of our parish staff, this cat (he, or maybe she? I’m not sure…) hangs around the church a lot. Does anybody know to whom he belongs? If he’s a stray, I’m adopting him… (or her, or it, or whatever…)
Good Morning Gloucester 