Winter Routine — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

Things are slow as we all settle into the winter routine.

Stripes of reeds, gulls, ice, and open water at Niles Pond.
Only one day of adequate ice for skating so far.
A USCG cutter tows F/V Orion, with a dead engine, home into Gloucester at dusk.
Color at dessert time on the suet sideboard. Here are the RED, …
… the WHITE, and the BLUE.
This Red-tailed Hawk is such a regular, I think we should name him or her ‘Randy.’
“Randy Red-tail. I love it. I’m so proud.”
Deer foraging for a late dinner, next door on the frozen ground.
“I’m the leader of the pack” – the first coyote is already down the path and on the rocks.
“I’m the defensive one” – the second coyote sees me, when at the top of the path.
“I’m the red one” – the third coyote just follows the others, often trotting to catch up.
“I’m the timid one” – the fourth coyote retreats back up the driveway to find a safer route.
Winter days often end with a unique sunset, here featuring the Boston skyline.

PSA: For the record I don’t hate on Taylor Swift…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I do love the memories I have as a Patriots fan and the dominance that we shared as a fan base for so long.

The Chiefs have a long way to go to top that but they’re definitely on the road to that.

As a holder of the great memories tied to having the greatest football dynasty of all time I’d like to retain that as a fan and reserve the right to root against any team that is on the way to potentially long long long time away from now, threatening that.

Also, mentioning that they may be on the way to that kind of achievement doesn’t mean they’ve already got there. The Chiefs have a loooong way to go.

That all being said, they are definitely special in the way we were for all those years.

Tip of the cap

See You Very Soon At Bravo By The Sea In Manchester!

Posted on by Pat D

Sharing news of an exciting promotion from Bravo By The Sea on Beach St in Manchester. We plan to take advantage and hope to see you there!

Attention Gloucester Restaurants/Retailers Gloucester Valentine’s Promotion For Saturday February 10 “Glosta So Schweeeet!” if you’d like to participate!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Create a flyer for a February 10 promotion at your spot. It should include a rough idea of what you’ll be handing out if anything (we’re suggesting something sweet or valentine related) and what your promotion for that day will be!

The flyer should be these dimensions roughly see image (instagram post size, see the event flyer for a rough idea)

So send me a flyer with your promotion asap to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

Thank you to peg at pop gallery for creating the event flyer 

The name of the event – “Glosta So Schweeeet!”

This what we have so far, I’ll add to it as they come in (click on images to expand)

created by InCollage

Lunch at Grillfriends

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Sunday before the big games, Rick and I went to Grillfriends for lunch.  Lucky to have a great restaurant that we can have a great lunch.

Rick had the Mindy chicken sandwich and I had hot and cold veggie rollup.  So good and also served with Fresh Friend chips.

20 Lexington Avenue

Magnolia, Gloucester, MA  01930

Hot and cold veggie rollup

Mindy Chicken Sandwich

 

 

Gloucester’s Harbormaster’s Office Recognized as One of the Best Marinas in the Country for the 7th Year in a Row

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Mayor Greg Verga and Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro Jr. are proud to announce that Gloucester’s Harbormaster’s Office has once again received the Elite Fleet designation for the 7th consecutive year from Marinas.com. The office has been awarded the esteemed Elite Fleet designation by Marinas.com, a testament to its consistent high-quality service and facilities.

The Elite Fleet designation, bestowed based on boaters’ reviews and ratings, requires an average star rating of 4.7 and a minimum of 10 reviews throughout the year. This marks the 7th consecutive year that the Gloucester Harbormaster’s Office has earned this distinction, reflecting its enduring commitment to excellence.

“I am thrilled that the Harbormaster’s Office has received this well-deserved designation for their outstanding service to the boating community,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “Maintaining this high level of service ensures that visiting boaters  will continue to choose our harbor, benefiting our local businesses and restaurants. This recognition underscores the remarkable work of our Harbormaster team and Waterways Board, and I am proud to see them acknowledged.”

The Harbormaster’s Office rents 30 transient or visitor moorings located in the Inner Harbor, Southeast Harbor, and Western Harbor. These moorings include a variety of services and amenities, including access to the state-of-the-art transient boaters lounge and launch services.

“I am honored to receive this award for the seventh consecutive year. This achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment and diligence of the exceptional individuals at the Harbormaster’s office. Throughout the last seven years, our collective efforts have propelled us forward, achieving significant advancements in equipment, technology, and facilities. Our pursuit of improvement remains steadfast, and we are dedicated to the continuous enhancement of the Port of Gloucester for years to come,” said Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro Jr.