On yesterday’s Good Morning Gloucester there was a story and video from Mike Codair about rescue of a Harp Seal stranded on the ice. That is prompting me to go “off Island” and post photos from our 2002 trip to see the newborn on the Gulf of St Lawrence pack ice, near our base, Iles de la Madeleine. One hotel opened off season to accommodate those of us wanting to experience the spectacle. The mothers haul out to deliver their pups in late February, and after just two weeks they are self-sufficient and leave independently.
The fishing fleet at Cap-aux-Meules, on Iles de la Madeleine, reminded me of GloucesterThree helicopters were chartered to take us a half hour out onto the iceMothers with their pups were in all directionsWhen a mother went under the ice to hunt, we could photograph her pupLying on the ice, we could be mistaken for mom (got milk?)The world looks different when I’m on my backYawn!After two trips, we left the seals to the National Geographic researchersGiving up our helicopter seats to others, we enjoyed some dogsledding
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Gloucester Stage Youth Company performed Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Jr. this weekend to sold out crowds. Congratulations to Gloucester Stage for continuing the tradition of engaging the area’s youth in the art of theater, to Director Katie Oberlander, and to all of the staff and amazing children who worked so hard to make this production possible. If you have students, Grades 4-8, who happen to be on school vacation during March intersession weeks (March 7th-March 18th), Harborlight Montessori will be conducting a Theater Intensive with Gloucester Stage that culminates in weekend performances. You can sign your children up here: https://www.engageyourworld.org/extracurricular/experience-weeks
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I know the weather has taken a turn, but I have recently been noticing a few hesitant signs of spring coming along! The light is changing, the birds are singing and there are occasional gorgeous days especially this one last week at Good Harbor Beach.
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A hopeful sight on Main Street at the location of the former Halibut Point Restaurant where some renovations and spiffing up seem to be occurring. Very excited to learn what this will be!
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Several of us purchased tickets to a wine tasting at PSP Imports in Beverly Farms while attending the Cape Ann Chamber’s Auction in the fall. We had a really wonderful evening, learned a lot, enjoyed meeting some new people, and had the opportunity to appreciate how passionate those in the PSP family are. I highly recommend PSP Imports if you are looking to learn more about wine or have a fun evening out with friends, family, or co-workers.
Their philosophy as found on their website:
“PSP Imports is an importer and wholesaler of fine wines and spirits from around the world. We source the best available products, through both personal connections with small producers, for whom we serve as an outsourced export manager, and strong relationships with key volume producers, many of whom have been making wine for generations. Regardless of size, all of our suppliers are committed to using sustainable farming practices. We even grow and produce a portion of our portfolio in the Tuscan hill town of Pienza, Italy.
Our portfolio is diverse and carefully curated to bring unique wines to our clients and their customers. We sell to restaurants, stores and other retail outlets in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and we are a registered broker to the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission. We also work with other distributors in Maine, Vermont, Texas and Colorado. In each line of our business, we put a premium on developing solid, long-lasting relationships.
We hope you enjoy our unique portfolio of the highest quality wines from around the world. Our offices are located on the North Shore of Massachusetts in Beverly Farms.
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Just as we have forged relationships with small producers in Italy and beyond, and with customers here in the US, we are also committed to building partnerships with non-profit organizations in our community north of Boston. PSP Imports is proud to support organizations that are dedicated to helping kids and families end hunger and to find jobs in the food and wine business. Some of our partners include Root, Beverly Bootstraps, Plummer Youth Promise and many others
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