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Tag: 2012
Kodak files for bankruptcy
Still shooting Kodak film for my multiexposure work…
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/eastman-kodak-files-for-bankruptcy/?hp
Photo © Kathy Chapman 2012
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Hotel Tortuga- Playa del Carmen
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Chelsea Berry “Live in the Moment” House Recording Session.
Last night Chelsea Berry recorded her next CD, which will be released on January 27 when she headlines Shalin Liu. It was a magical evening. About 50 close friends and adoring fans participated in the recording as Chelsea took us all to a place we have never been before!
Thank you, Chelsea
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Susan LaRosa 2012 Rocky Neck Plunge Pics
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2012 Douglass Family New Year’s Day Plunge,Good Harbor Beach Plunge, Bruno Morel Rocky Neck Plunge Kayak Pic
Julie Douglass Writes-
The oldest Rocky Neck family, the Douglass’, participated in their own polar plunge on New Year’s Day, in remembrance of their father, grandfather & father-in-law Capt. Fred Douglass who passed away on 1/1/2006. This was taken on “Flynn’s beach”- Wonson’s Cove at 4:30 in the afternoon as the sun was setting.
Thanks Joey!
Julie Douglass
Tony Sapienza Writes-
Happy New Year from the crew at the Blue Shutters Beachside Inn.
We wanted to share some photos of two of our New Year’s traditions – our January 1 Good Harbor Beach plunge and a New Years Eve ugly sweater contest.
We may have had a smaller group than other New Year’s Day plunges around Cape Ann, but the water was just as cold and the support was just as strong for the “Blue Shutters Dips” as they braved the frigid waters of Good Harbor Beach on the morning of January 1. This is the third year for this New Year’s tradition.
Here are some shots of Innkeeper Patty Sapienza and friends Mary Igo of Burlington , Kim Reardon of North Andover and Deb Raymond of Waltham , as well as the group that was there to cheer them on. In one of the shots you’ll also spot a surprise diver emerging from the waters: Patty’s son Mike.
Finally, we tossed in a photo from the ugly sweater contest held on New Year’s Eve. I think you’ll agree – they’re all pretty damn ugly.
Happy New Year
– Tony and Patty Sapienza & Ed and AnnMarie Comer
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2012 Rocky Neck Plunge Pic- Kayak View From Bruno Morel
JoAnn Bell Writes-
Hi Joey
Thought this photo was particularly good at capturing the Plunge. The
photo was taken from the water by Bruno Morel who was out in my
husband’s kayak so he could get some action shots from the front.
JoAnn Bell
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Photos of those that did not plunge but watched from Denise Merlino Felock
Hello Joey,
Thanks for your web site, my husband John Felock follows you daily and is getting me hooked. We attended the Rocky Neck Plunge this year for the first time with friends and their 94 year old mother. We had a blast, here are two photos. We moved to Gloucester 3 years ago and love it, we are hooked on the strong sense of community.
Keep up the great work.
Denise Merlino Felock
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Cathy Mccarthy Writes In With A Rocky Neck Plunge Food Drive Update
Hey Joey…
Just a little note of thanks for the numerous plugs for our plunge.. We collected 610 lbs of food for The Open Door. Thanks for all the help ..Really, I can’t thank you enough.. As Sarah Grow told me, the pantry has had an increase of 33% in need during the holiday season.
We begin the year on a positive note and will carry on this new tradition in giving back in years to come…
Best,
Cathy McCarthy
Joey’s note-
Thank you Cathy for all you and everyone on Rocky Neck does to make the entire community feel welcome and your efforts to turn a hugely fun and positive event into something that also gives back to the needy. We had a blast at your plunge.
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2012 Rocky Neck Plunge Photos From Betty Pijut
Good Morning Joey,
Here are some shots of people and the Rocky Neck Plunge.
Happy New Year!
Betty Pijut -Rocky Neck
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2012 Rocky Neck Plunge Video From Sista Felicia
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Beverly Hospital’s Welcomes Their First Baby of the Year
Welcome Brady Matthew!
Katie and Dan Desmond of Gloucester, MA welcome their new son, Brady Matthew born at Beverly Hospital on January 1, 2012, at 3:03 a.m., 9 pounds, 1 oz., 21-3/4-inches long.
Proud Grandparents:
Jim and Betty Gomes of Boxford, MA
Richard and Roberta Desmond of Salem,MA
Great-Grandmother (100 years old) Catherine Desmond of Revere, MA, will be visiting Brady today!
In addition to his Grandparent and Great-Grandmother, Brady has a large number of cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family to welcome him into the New Year.
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Come One Come All To The Rocky Neck New Year’s Day Plunge
I spoke with my peeps at CBS Boston and I think they will be sending a news crew to cover it! Come hang out and have a ball! This is the first day of 2012- come break down that comfort zone and set yourself to try new things with the incredible fun and energy that IS THE NEW YEAR’S DAY ROCKY NECK PLUNGE!
Meet us at Passports before hand 10:00AM for the $8.99 New Year’s Day breakfast buffet (I suggest you get there a little before 10 because it’s gonna be a crazy scene just like last year).
Then on To Oakes Cove Beach for the noon time plunge. Click here for directions so you have no excuse.
Even if you’re not plunging come down and revel with the crazy people. If you take any pictures or video send your pics or YouTube videos to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and we will post them!
Info from Cathy Mccarthy
Joey.
I know we have a lot of who plungers who have not participated before and want to make sure we all honor our traditions.
My husband ,myself and Amanda Nash started this years ago as Jeff and I were L street Brownies and his friend who brought us to southie passed away, we decided we would do it on the neck.
We have George Sibley do an poem . Its quick ….. We do a count down from 10 and we all plunge in mass. That’s it.
I have got a few calls about what we are about and we are just a great group people who like to celebrate every occasion.
I thought it was important this year to do something to give back and organized the food drive.
Thanks for the plug. Fyi. My husbands name is Jeff Surette (not Mccarthy)
Best,
Cathy Mccarthy
Here’s a video I took way back in June 2008 telling folks where it is-
Erik at Passports Is Offering Up an $8.99 Breakfast Buffet Pre Plunge! We plan to meet there at 10AM, come eat with us!
If you enter your name here on GMG beforehand, get listed as a pledge to plunge and do it, we will enter your name into a hat and pick one of the GMG listed plungers post plunge for a $100 Azorean Gift card. Card was donated by our Terry Weber. No entries will be accepted on the scene of the crime, you have to put in a comment here or contact me ahead of time to confirm you are on “The List”.
The List Is Now Closed!
If you pledge to plunge and then bail out for ANY REASON, that gives us free license to ridicule you for the entire year!
I can tell you it is incredibly invigorating and the very best way to start your year. It sets you up to overcome a fear and once you do it the rest of the year you feel like you can and will do anything!
The plunge goes off at noon on Oaks Cove Beach on Rocky Neck.
The List
Joey C, Donna Ardizzoni, Rick Moore, Ed Collard, Paul Morrison, Rick Paolillo, Melissa Cox, Dr. Ray Cahill, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh, Lotus Marsh, Lukas and Lasse Struppe, Owen, Henry, and Jon Hardy, Alexandra Rhinelander, Charles Du Deaubien Gaspien (or something like that), Ericka Hyam, Steve LeBlanc, Jamie Verga, Kevin Ryan, Patrick Ryan, Denny Cunningham, Carolyn Kirk, Bill Kirk, Amanda Nash, Tom Robinson Cox, Mike and Eva DiLascio, Amandacakes and Beasley, Keara the chick with the heavy green eye shadow (I forgot her last name), Vickie Van Ness, Greg Bover, Brian O’Connor, Skip Montello,Kane Oshiro,Barry “Cuda” Pollack, Charles Rodgers, Lindell Willnow, Terry Weber, Jason Grow, Maisey, Jeamima and Matilda, Karen Ristuben, Wendie Demuth,Scott LeVasseur ,Tony Goddess,Mike Nicastro, Alicia Pensarosa, Nicole, Ben and Emma Duckworth,Lily Steiner, Chelsea Audin, Malena Lund, Jennelle Rhodes,Jim Dowd and Rebecca and Treely Dowd, Kellie Rich, The Del Vecchio Family,Bob and Andrea Ritchie, Sonja, Evelyn, Daniel and Edward Merz,Brendan and David Driscoll,Tom Bruno,Tim Bushfield .
Food Drive
Carol McCarthy is organizing a food drive for the Open Door Food Pantry. Here’s the deets-
Just a heads up that I am organizing a food drive the day of the Plunge… PLunge will be at Noon and the food drive is to benefit The Open Door.. They are in real need this year and Its time we give back on the Neck.. I asking everyone to bring what is needed by the Pantry.. I emailed Judy Cox and she is posting in the newsletter this week.. We need to make a HUGE push for the food pantry… What is desperately needed!!!! Barrels will be set up at the entrance of Oak Cove Beach for the non-perishables.. Thanks Joey..
Cathy McCarthy 8978 317 2352
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2011 Rocky Neck Plunge Video From InterMurph
Good Morning Gloucester 