



My View of Life on the Dock




Hi Joey
While I was watching the magnificent parade of sails on Sunday I noticed a small plane trying to make a contrail circle over the schooners. I think this is a cool pic and thought I’d share it .
Stay well Joey
Jill Heine

We needed to schedule a late lunch/very early dinner recently so we made an online reservation with Mile Marker One. It’s easy-peasy to schedule the reservation and since it was for a late weekday afternoon, the time slots were generally open. My sister was visiting and this is one of her favorite stops so it was a no brainer. Although hardly any other diners were inside with us, we were given great service. The bubbly sangria was delicious and Paula enjoyed “Mr. Happy”, a perfect summer cocktail. Jim got one of the specials: lobster bruschetta and it was LOADED with lobster. Paula ordered fish and chips which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the Haddock Reuben which was very filling and tasty. Mile Marker One is a lovely setting with great service and creative menu items. Thanks Mile Marker!





Correction! Sorry bout miss-naming Ardelle. Too many boat names; used to sail on Arabella.



This is the time of year we get photos f these fish sent into the blog as the Giant Sunfish are not seen all the time and when people come across them they recognize how different they are.
Also the subject of one of the funniest videos ever when a couple of Massholes documented their encounter with a “Baby Whale”
Here’s my brief personal take on a successful Gloucester Labor Day Weekend Schooner Festival. Saturday eveing down on the docks before race day, and on Sunday the Parade of Sail out to the starting line, seeing the race at a distance from our house, and then sailing out on Troll to welcome some of the 27 schooners back into the harbor.













Hanna Kimberley Writes:
Sooooo very proud of my dear friend Aniko, whose new business was chosen to represent our great state of Massachusetts. And James, her husband, who brings in the water for Cape Ann Sea Salt! Whoot!


In March 2020, Anna Baglaneas-Eves and her husband, James Eves, launched a pandemic-proof venture: solar-powered sea salt. They collect ocean water in Rockport, filter it and evaporate it in a greenhouse in their backyard. “This is ocean-to-table,” she says. After growing sales 250% in 2021, they’re now expanding Cape Ann Sea Salt from farmers’ markets and online sales to restaurants and stores.
—Sarah Green Carmichael







Sea Serpent…

A HUGE thank you to all my friends and family! Having your support through these years has kept me going through some of the hardest times imaginable for a small business. To anyone who has purchased from All Purpose Flowers in the last 4 years, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You’ve supported a dream, a family, and a small business, and that is so big! We are going on 4 years as of October 1st and wanted to celebrate by inviting anyone who can come to stop by and check out the shop in person, and enjoy some refreshments and sales! We’ll have 20% off everything in store, and subscription discounts, as well as pre registration promos on holiday goods (wreaths, thanksgiving centerpieces, kissing balls, etc.


September 2022- Mondays – Cape Ann YMCA sign up is open! Begins next week.
An introduction to the basics of professional acting taught by professional actress Heidi Dallin. Learn acting techniques, develop stage presence and build self-confidence through theatre games, pantomime, improvisation, public speaking, and storytelling!
Acting 101 is designed to provide young people an outlet to discover their creative potential through building self confidence, and developing communication and teamwork skills to use in their daily life as well as introducing them to skills necessary for professional theatre.
Ages: 6-12 years old. Mondays 4-6pm.



















Rainy primary day. Former poll site at Veterans Elementary School is now held in the YMCA. Gloucester, MA.


After parading in the harbor, the schooners went out beyond the breakwater for the Mayor’s Cup race to compete for the Esperanto Cup, the Ned Cameron Trophy, and the Betty Ramsey Award. After the race some sailed away to their home port…hopefully to return next year.
