Courtney Drake-McDonough from Denver Represents! during a visit with good buddy Scout King of Scout Vintage Finds here in the heart of God’s Country- Easta Glosta!
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Dog Bar
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Good Harbor Winter
Good Harbor Winter
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Parade of Lights during the Schooner Festival
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Seen from the schooner Adventure, docked at Rocky Neck.
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Good morning, Magnolia!
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Groundfish Landings Today In Gloucester Are Not Even A Fraction Of What They Were In 1947
Boats were tied up next to each other at Fisherman’s Wharf 6 deep at the State Fish Pier as well. Now they are commissioning a study to ask if there’s enough dockage space for the commercial fleet for which yet another round of 100million dollars has been appropriated for further buyouts of the Gloucester Fleet.
August 30, 2012
Fishing aid plan: $100M in buyouts
Draft federal aid package adds $80M in subsidies
By Richard GainesStaff Writer
A draft letter that outlines a proposed disaster relief program for the Northeast groundfishery — featuring a $100 million permit and boat buyback program, and $87.5 million in various subsidies for those who stay in business — is circulating among members of the New England congressional delegation.
What kind of idiot really tries to make the argument that there isn’t enough commercial dockage in this harbor after round after round of buyouts and the landings in this port have dwindled to a mere shadow of what it once was?
You need a study to tell you that the amount of commercial fishing boats and captains and crew have been consolidated and further consolidated many times over? Really?
It must be that these people weren’t around when the Ida and Joseph came in day after day filled past the scuppers with checkerboards stuck around the rails to contain more fish, the boat nearly sunk with pogies. They weren’t around at 6AM when the fish cutters and packers from Portagee Hill and East Gloucester funneled down from their homes to go to the dozens and dozens of wharves which offloaded processed packed and shipped fish.
That level of fishing wasn’t sustainable we found out starting in the 70s and through the 90s and it will never be sustainable to allow our fleet to put up those kinds of landings. It is and was necessary to reduce the fishing effort for the future of this port. A port which if it is to keep on MUST operate at lower levels of landings than what was happening in the heyday when 6million pounds of groundfish were landed weekly.
There are many stuck in fantasy land that this port or the worlds oceans could sustain that type of overfishing. Back then the fishermen didn’t know any better. What they knew was WORK and to kill and land as many fish as possible. They didn’t know the ramifications of overfishing because those landings were unprecedented. They thought it would go on forever. Today we know better.
August 21, 2012
City study aims for full picture of waterfront
By Nancy Gaines Correspondent
A new study of current harbor docking facilities and future needs just commissioned by the city aims to aid the commercial fishing fleet that now calls Gloucester home, as well as marine science and technology vessels the city hopes to attract.
Under a contract of about $11,000, researchers from the Urban Harbors Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston last week began studying existing conditions of the state-designated port area to determine how many vessels are home-ported here — a number already in dispute — and create, by November, a database of vessels, dockside property owners and available facilities.
1947!
Week of October 13th 1947 6,737,100 lbs of groundfish landed in Gloucester Ma.
Today it’s a big day if 100,000 lbs of fish gets landed and some days they don’t even hold an auction because there’s no fish, LOL
Please.
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Good Parkers–Bad Parkers
Main Street Parking spaces are enormous, designed for a 1969 Cadillac or a Ford F-450 Truck.
However; some people just need a little bit more room.
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Community Photos 9/7/12
Sunset From Len Burgess
Sunset on Wednesday evening
Lewis H Story approaches the back shore turning mark while Spirit of Massachusetts, Liberty Clipper, Sugar Babe, Bald Eagle and Estrela reach back to the starting buoy. Photo by Amy Beaudet from Green Dragon.
Bounty passing Braces Cove after leaving Gloucester from Al Bolcome Jr
Dawn Alves forwards-
Candy Marshall of Gloucester demonstrates her recipe for Portuguese Sangria as the Holy Family Guild hosts a 5:00 PM SOMEWHERE COCKTAIL PARTY on September 5th. Members were encouraged to dress in vintage, designer or knockoff cocktail couture. New members are encouraged to join the Guild and enjoy the 2012-13 season with an upcoming agenda of exciting theme meetings.
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Community Stuff 9/7/12
Hi Joey ,
We pick and choose when we go over the bridge and my one volunteer thing I do is with the Boston Children’s Museum. They serve our North Shore kids well and this weekends event is a great way for families, especially Grandparents to have a wonderful off island experience!
Another connection Gloucester has with the BCM is that they have invited our own Docksiders to play a concert there in the spring!
The BCM is also partnering with the about to be opened Container Store at the North Shore Mall in October. 10% of the opening weekend sales will go to the Boston Childrens Museum , so when shopping down the line , think helping all our kids too . There , I used ,"over the bridge", "off island" and "down the line" all in one tiny emal !
Best regards ,
Kathy Slifer
Smoking Cessation programs at Beverly Hospital at Danvers
The Lifestyle Management Institute, located at Beverly Hospital at
Danvers, 480 Maple Street, Danvers, is now offering two programs tailored for your needs.
Individual Counseling with a certified tobacco treatment specialist.
One-on-one counseling designed for those that may need a more
individualized approach and may want to consider pharmaceutical aids.
$35. for 30-minute sessions (some insurance carriers cover this, check with yours).
Please call 978-304-8301.
American Lung Association "Freedom From Smoking Program"
This is a group program which provides different smoking cessation techniques.
Group support is a key part of this program. The next class begins on Monday, October 15th, and consists of eight-sessions over the course of seven weeks. The fee for program is $125.
Week 1: Mon., 10/15
Week 2: Mon., 10/22
Week 3: Mon., 10/29
Week 4: Mon., 11/5
Week 4: Wed., 11/7
Week 5: Mon., 11/12
Week 6: Mon., 11/19
Week 7: Mon. 11/26
The program will include studying your smoking habits, building motivation, winning strategies, stress management, weight control, active fun and exercise and assertive communication.
This program will be held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple Street, Danvers, MA
in Conference Room A located inside the main entrance. Sign up for either program NOW!
To register for either program, please call 978-304-8020.
Salty Dog Day at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Saturday, September 15th – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum will be holding its popular Salty Dog Day on Saturday, September 15th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (rain date Sunday, September 16th).
All are invited, with their 4 legged friends, to participate in this wonderful day filled with activities for people and dogs alike, and to learn a little of the unique history between dogs and our maritime past. This year the museum will have special events which will be kicked off at noon by the Salty Dog Costume Parade (for the dogs not the people). Prizes will be given for the Best Nautical Costume, Best Dressed, and Judges’ Choice. Daisy Nell will introduce her new book “Rocky at the Dockside”. There will be agility demonstrations, live music by Kathy Corneau, consultations with Will Horton on Canine Behavior and Training, and the Schooner Adventure introducing “Skippy’s Adventure”.
For those wanting to wander and try new things there will be lots of additional activities for kids and dogs, and for adults, kids, and dogs there will be the Barque Avenue marketplace.
If hunger strikes, wander over to the Salty Dog Galley.
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Peter Vincent, The Man and the Sea
Peter Vincent, The Man and the Sea
Atlantic Moon by Peter Vincent
On Tuesday, at the family plot in Marblehead, we buried the ashes of my uncle Peter Vincent. It seemed fitting that it started down pouring rain before the small ceremony of family members. All we needed was some wind to recreate some of the raw feeling of the fisherman on the decks of many of Peters etchings and paintings.
Eoin By Peter Vincent
As I try to clear my mind to reflect on the passing of my uncle, artist, teacher and friend, I think of the complexities that made this man a man that strived to be simple. He was an artist that changed the concept of what marine painting could and should be. He studied everything around him and brought the emotion and strength of the Gloucester and Nova Scotia fishermen in their sloops to life. With the creation of the face of the strong men of the sea and the pain and trials that came with the work.
Peter’s paintings are in many private and museum collections, and over the years he has received many awards recognizing his outstanding work. The Rockport Art Association, Mystic Seaport, Copley Society and the Cape Ann Historical Association are a few of the arts organizations that have honored him and his work
For the rest of this entry about Peter Vincent written by nephew Eoin Vincent click here
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A Pertly Smile and a Cup of Chowder – Life is Great
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While walking around the Marine Railways
Leftover from Fiesta
Propellers
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Dog Watch
Dog watch, in marine or naval terminology, is a watch, a period of work duty or a work shift, between 1600 and 2000 (4pm and 8pm).
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Rockport High School 50th Class Reunion – September 1, 2012 – Gloucester House Restaurant
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Jimmy “T” The Survivor NOW The Golfer
A man of many talents.
Shown here getting ready to play a round of golf with his Dad.
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28th Schooner Festival (Photos by David B. Cox) Part II
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Last Hurrah is Tonight on Rocky Neck
The final Night on the Neck is tonight on Rocky Neck. Great lineup of performers. Always a great time. Don’t miss it.
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/lifestyle/x1011135577/Last-hurrah-is-tonight-for-Nights-on-the-Neck
Although I think we’ll be having one or two more hurrahs down here on Rocky Neck before its over. We still have all of September to go.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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We see a trend and we like it: competition & collaboration bolster performance
Talented local artists, who started out solo, are beginning to record with bands. Here are two recent examples:
Marina Evans just released a new EP with her Glosta band featuring one of her best songs (buy it here). Listen here:
You can see Marina tonight at the Dog Bar with the great Dave Brown.
And Chelsea Berry, who ROCKED North Shore Music Theatre on June 28 (see video below) is about to record with her new band. She’s doing what all smart, talented independent artists do — raising money herself on KickStarter, where people donate to the project and get something when it’s done. We donated because we can’t wait to hear her new album. You can donate too by going here. See Chelsea with Anna Dagmar at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse in Rockport on Saturday.
Why do we like this trend? Because sparks of genius ignite fires of creative collaboration and competition. Don’t you think the Beatles were better as a group than any one of them individually? You can probably name several other examples like this. These two elements — competition and collaboration — inspire most performers to be, at the same time, more disciplined and more dramatic, thereby enhancing the quality and entertainment value of their performances.
Finally, there’s the fact that we love the SOUND of ensemble music, whether it’s a string quartet, rock band, big horn section or full symphony.
As Brad Byrd explains in the video below (after his solo performance), “most every song can use a little something .. to give the listener a little ear candy … to make the song fully realized …” Hear the fully realized version Zero to the 101 here.
Remember, it’s still summer and Rocky Neck Art Colony presents their final Nights on the Neck tonight with live music at seven locations from 5-9:30pm. Plus there are six indoor venues with live music tonight as well. See the full live music lineup here.
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Our Gloucester Staycation
My sister-in-law and her boyfriend are visiting from Cincinnati, Ohio. Liv is here too, taking a few days off from the hubbub of NYC. I am having so much fun giving the grand tour of our island that I feel as though I am on staycation while they are here vacationing. Our guests arrived late Tuesday night and we had a classic New England dinner waiting for them, with fresh off-the-boat Captain Joe and Sons steamed lobsters (two for each as they are so affordable), red cabbage and carrot coleslaw, potato salad, Alexandra’s olive bread, and blueberry cake with whip cream.
Yesterday after touring the Gloucester Harbor Walk, we stopped at Virgilios for take-out sandwiches to bring to the Dog Bar Breakwater for lunch. Then off to Good Harbor Beach for a swim before dinner.
We had a wonderfully fun dinner at The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing Company. Fried calamari for me, beer-marinated steak tips for Liv, delicious fish cakes for Tom, and Amy and Arnold both had the yummy haddock tortillas. Everyone enjoyed their beer selection from the unique and varied beer menu. Liv’s choice was especially interesting; a refreshing summer ale, their Saison, brewed with strawberries and rhubarb.
Haddock Tortillas
Calamari with a very light breading and fried to perfection
Liv’s friend Jess is a waitress at the Pub
Today we’re off to visit Willowdale Estate, whale watch, and then a late night birthday dinner for my husband Tom at the fabulous Duckworth’s!
The people, the sights, the natural beauty that surrounds–wouldn’t you agree that we live in just the most beautiful and the most interesting Staycation Destination anywhere?
The Pub at Cape Ann Brew Company
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The Bandit Kings make a record.
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Good Morning Gloucester 