Phyllis A Waiting at the Railways

The beautiful Phyllis A is resting and waiting for its next transition at the Rocky Neck Railways. The Phyllis A organization recently announced it was ceasing its efforts at restoration after 17 valiant years. Story here. In the meantime, we can still admire her.

Seaside Garden Club April 4 Meeting

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Tuesday, April 4 is the new date for Gardens of New England Artists with Jana Milbocker. (https://www.enchantedgardensdesign.com/) Jana is an experienced lecturer and author. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Jana loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad, and share her trips through her books, photos and blog. She published The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast in 2018, The Garden Tourist’s New England in 2020, and The Garden Tourist’s Florida in 2021.

This program is sponsored by Manchester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The program is free and the public is encouraged to attend. We welcome the Manchester Garden Club as a co-sponsor and guest of our April 4 meeting.

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GMG QUESTIONNAIRE SERIES- Donna Ardizzoni

How long have you lived in Gloucester? 

19 Glorious years

What is your favorite season in Gloucester? 

Summer, 

Do you have a secret outdoor spot in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? 

Any beach, Rafe’s Chasm

Favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Bravo by the Sea

Favorite sub shop in Gloucester? 

 Virgilio’s

Romantic dinner in Gloucester? 

Passports

Favorite bar in Gloucester?

Favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Happy Humpback

Favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Festival

In the summer, do you prefer the beach or to or to be on a boat? 

Beach, also love going on a boat

Who is your favorite local artist? 

Audi Souza

Which is your favorite local beach?

Magnolia Beach, Wingaersheek

Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks?

Minglewood

Who has the best chowder in town? 

Wish I could have fish, allergic

What are some favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts?

Good Morning Gloucester

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? 

Again, wish I could have both

Name an unsung hero. 

All the wonderful volunteers in this great city.

What is your favorite local band? 

Love Allen Estes

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Beach Bag

New product, beach bag with one of my favorite places to go, Magnolia Pier, can put any image on this beach bag.  $35.00, if you would like to order please email me at donna@ardizzoniphotography.com or text or call 339-234-0776.  Thank you for shopping local.

Welcome to the 2023 Bluefin Blowout!Captain: Robert Cavender

Welcome to the 2023 Bluefin Blowout!
Captain: Robert Cavender
Boat: Four C’s

Registration is now open!
https://bit.ly/2023CaptainRegistration

July 24 – Bluefin Bash Fundraiser
July 25-27 – Bluefin Blowout Tournament
*Tournament dates subject to change

Wicked Tuna Filming Right Out Of Good Ol Gloucester MA :)

Thanks to Joey, Pat, and Jim!

Thanks to Joey, Pat, and Jim for spending a couple of hours out of their very busy days to support Finn and his fellow cast members at their dress rehearsal of Kitchen Catastrophes at Gloucester Stage Company the other day. It means a lot that they were their to cheer him on! The cast went on to do two super successful performances on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. Super proud of Finn for reaching pretty far out of his comfort zone!

Eagle with Prey Teaching Juvenile

We have been fortunate to come across this pair of eagles in the West Gloucester/Magnolia area. I feel pretty certain it is the same pair. The adult is sporting two bands so that’s a big clue. But I am feeling a little anxious about the other adult presumably part of this family since we haven’t seen a second adult yet. Anyhow, (thanks to a heads up from our landlord) we finally caught a pair hanging out on a dreary day recently. One was screeching quite loudly as we approached which is an amazing sound. As you will see, the adult took off with a branch as if for a nest.

The other photos are taken in West Gloucester a day or so later near the river. The adult seemed to be trying to teach the juvenile to hunt. It went out to the river, got a fish and brought it to shore. When the juvenile joined up, the adult wasn’t willing to share and landed in a tree very nearby where I was observing. You can see the prey in the eagle’s talons in this cropped image. Welcome back, my friends. Stay a while please. Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook has further details and images. Check it out and maybe give it a follow if you like what you see.

Don’t miss the Whalemobile at City Hall THIS Friday!

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Sawyer Free Library to host Whale Watch Naturalist Cindy McInnis and her life-sized inflatable whale THIS FRIDAY, March 31, 3:30–5:30 pm, at Gloucester City Hall in Kyrouz Auditorium, as part of its Young Gloucester Scientist’s Club

Kids can meet “Nile,” a representation of a 35-year-old adult female humpback whale based on a real humpback whale that frequents Gloucester’s coastal waters. They will have the opportunity to step inside the 43-foot long and 30-foot wide inflatable humpback and learn how whales are similar and different from humans in this interactive program. They will learn about Nile’s migratory path, how many calves she’s had, and how researchers came to this information. Artifacts such as baleen, teeth, and bones will be available for children to see and feel as a part of this interactive program.

The Whalemobile program is suitable for 2nd-8th graders, ages 6 and up. It is free and…

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GMG QUESTIONNAIRE SERIES-Manny Simoes

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

First time 12 Years – Left for 40 years Returned in 2008

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Fall


Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Eastern Point Light House

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
All

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
All

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Beauport on the deck at sunset

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Drift


What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Atlantis

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Festival


In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Boat – Harbor Shuttle, leave the driving to Capt Steve


Who is your favorite local artist?

Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Half-Moon

Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks?

Studio

Who has the best chowder in town?

Causeway )Fish)

What are some of your favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts?

GMG

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

Name an unsung local hero.

Joey C.


What is your favorite local band?

All