My View of Life on the Dock
The Shrine- Episode 115
It’s another BSide on the Side, my co-host is Samantha Frontiero Barrett sitting down with one of the creators of “The Shrine”, Eric Spear.
First and foremost a MAJOR SHOUTOUT to John”Beanie” Nicastro, sons Paul n Sal Nicastro of Felicia Oil also creators of “The Shrine”.
Eric discusses with us, how he and his cousins started what is now the backdrop for all the Greasy Pole Champions!
A great stroll down Fiesta’s past and some Greasy Pole Flag history!
Congratulations boys! Current and former Gloucester High School (GHS) Fishermen Athletic players have been here and played together before, some since early Fishermen Youth Soccer days.
Results of the Essex County Youth Soccer weekend regional playoffs at Pingree 2023 for Cape Ann United boys soccer. Coach Pat Caron and Jim Sperry.
Cape Ann United beat North Andover 2:0, Max Sperry in goal. Cape Ann United scores by Gino Tripoli, the first a tap in and the second a PK, after which he turned to the stands asking, “Dad, like that? Happy Father’s Day!” Sun broke after the game.
An overcast and at times rainy game. Cape Ann United defeated Masco 4:2. Max Sperry in goal. Andrew Coelho scored twice. Geremy Palacios and Domenic Paone (with an assist from Gino) scored one a piece.
update from the coaches:
“We are on to Lancaster for the MTOC Tournament!
The link to our schedule is here. We are Team #8101
The schedule at this point in time* is: Friday 6/23, 2:20pm; Saturday 6/24, 1:20pm and 2:40pm; Sunday 6/25 (if we get that far) 9:00am (Semi Final) and 10:40am (Final):
Coach Jim and Pat
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Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures in our lives. My own Dad (Gloucester born and raised) has been gone for several years now but the story I tell here rings true of many dads throughout time. This (apparently male) Baltimore oriole was dedicated to feeding its offspring clinging to a stem not far from the home nest. I watched for about a half hour as the young bird cautiously worked its way up this stem then eagerly accepted the sustenance presented by the parent. I think the chick is fairly young as some of the feathers are still downy. This repeated several times as I watched in fascination. It brought to mind how hard parents work to provide for youngsters, though I suspect this youngster wasn’t quite where it was supposed to be! Some of you may related to the constant open mouthed offspring! Happy Father’s Day!
Presented by Gloucester’s Racial Justice Team and the Gloucester Health Department,in collaboration with the Sawyer Free Library and fifteen additional co-sponsors, the citywide, intergenerational summer reading initiative aims to spark conversation and new ideas and encourage introspection about race equity in our community.
Gloucester Reads will explore books byBlack authors that reflectBlack experiences in America to increase understanding of the history and current status of race in Gloucester and the United States and build a strong community to foster a feeling of belonging for everyone.
Gloucester Reads includes books for all ages, interests, and reading levels. The summer book club’s main selection is”Such a Fun Age” byKiley Reid. This engaging story about race and privilege is set…
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Out on the deck overlooking the boats coming and going- just beautiful!
Hello, Kitty…
Schooner Adventure is thrilled to launch sailing for the Gloucester 400+ season with sails beginning during St. Peter’s Fiesta. Adventure is inaugurating Gloucester Sails! funded in part by Beauport Financial Services and an official event of the Gloucester 400+, over the Fiesta weekend, June 23-25. During these three days, with help from Wellspring House, Gloucester Housing Authority, Open Door, and Pathways for Children, Adventure will give free sails to 350 passengers who have never sailed before!
In her 97 years sailing, this is the first time Adventure is helmed by a woman, Captain Christa Miller-Shelley. With the help of a new crew of 8 plus seasoned Mate Natalie Warren, Captain Miller-Shelley has been bending on sail, running safety drills and inspections as well as leading many a shake-down cruise in preparation for sailing in service to the community. This capable Captain impresses with her skill, tenacity, and good humor. She has been overheard saying ““I can’t wait to get the water in the scuppers!”
Adventure also offers ticketed sails to the general public for St. Peter’s Fiesta weekend:
FRIDAY JUNE 23, 10 AM – 12:30 PM – Be the First to Sail on Adventure this Season!
SATURDAY JUNE 24, 4:30 PM – 7 PM – Greasy Pole Sail! We’ll try to get a glimpse of the greasy pole challenge, one of the highlights of Saint Peter’s Fiesta.
SUNDAY JUNE 25, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Blessing of the Fleet Day! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
A great sunset sail with Captain Heath Ellis and his crew on the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon.
Also try to catch the seagulls fly in murmuration at sunset.
“Birds fly around at sunset because they exchange information on feeding sites found in the day while flying in a murmuration. Seagulls like starlings tend to fly in murmurations in circles at sunset to provide protection against predators and to keep warm before roosting when night falls.”
Good Morning Gloucester 