My View of Life on the Dock
Cape Ann Fresh Catch, 46 Commercial Street, Gloucester, at St. Peter’s square.
Whatever’s caught on the dayboats is what they have that day, plus prepared eats like Chef Trina’s awesome jambalaya. They are expanding rapidly.
Look for the OPEN sign by again and again Thursday–Sunday 12-5
Durable, practical, fun, and cololorful–I can’t decide which of Frieda Grotjahn’s Fiesta designs I like better, VIVA or the Greasy Pole–both would be wonderful fun to own! All Again and Again bags are made of recycled sailcloth.
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Again and Again Fiesta bags are available at their design studio, located at 195 East Main Street and at Alexandra’s Bread, 265 Main Street, Gloucester. See previous GMG posts about Again and Again: Shopping Local ~ Again and Again 
Check them out online or in person-
195 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 407-7849
contact@againnagain.com
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Check out the interview with the ever upbeat Heidi Wakeman
Here’s the blog-
Send in pics of your bike, start up the conversation about local biking, all that good stuff. Heidi is about the sweetest woman you’d ever wanna meet.
Here’s our interview from August 2008 when the GMG was only a few months old-
Beacon Marine Basin ~ Click photos to view full size
Wednesday morning East Gloucester was especially beautiful although, is anywhere not magically beautiful after a new fallen snow? While photographing around the neighborhood, I nearly ran into Frieda on her way into her shop, Again and Again (with lots of terrific gift items for last minute shoppers). After photographing down by the North Shore Art Association I stopped in to say hello to Frieda and Beth at Again and Again (see yesterday’s post).
Leaving the shop, and while admiring Duckworth’s wreath and lovely holiday decor, I met Ken Duckworth outside his bistro. We had a friendly chat and I was reminded of what a fabulous neighborhood is ours. At that moment I was thinking not of the beauty that surrounds, but of our wonderful neighbors.
Maritime Center from Smith’s Cove
Duckworth’s in the Snow
Dinner at Duckworth’s Bistrot anytime of the year, but most especially during the holidays, is always a very special treat. Plan to go soon for your Duckworth’s fix because I believe they close for several weeks during. January.
Snowy Morning East Main Street
Glitter Pine Cones
Duckworth’s Wreath
This is the first little batch of photos after Tuesday’s snowfall. I don’t like to post too many full-size photos in the same post because it bumps my fellow contributors too far down the page. I’ll post more from Wednesday morning’s after snowfall tomorrow.
A dream comes true, this year I got lucky with 3 seamstresses who worked with me at Again and Again.
Beth Chianciola , Pam Lally and Regina Loicano made a beautiful wedding dress all put of recycled spinnaker, also the flower girl dress and the flowers .
You can see it on Sunday at the SeArts Fashion Show at Cruise Port.
Check Again and Again out on Facebook-
7-9PM at Art Haven (across from the Police Station)
The Mrs Will be a judge and I’ll be on hand as well.
Heidi Wakeman Details The Again and Again 2010 Design Your Own Sailcloth Handbag Contest Video
Thanks For Watching
The contest which is free to enter and money raised through the auction of your cleverly designed sailbag goes directly to supporting the GHS Sailing program which gets Gloucester kids out on Gloucester harbor for no cost to them.
Frieda’s Again and Again shop makes bags from recycled sails. Instead of these sails clogging up landfills they are put to good use as gorgeous and functional bags made from this durable and water repellant material. You can learn more about the design your own sailbag contest in the video we made coming tomorrow
Heidi Writes-
Once again, Again & Again is hosting a Design Your Own Handbag Contest & Silent Auction to benefit the Gloucester High School Sail Team. This year we are partnering with Cape Ann Art Haven.
Pick up your materials pack at either Again & Again, located at 195 E.Main St. Gloucester, or Cape Ann Art Haven, located at 18OB Main St. Gloucester.
Deadline for submissions is JULY 26.
There will be a Silent Auction & Party on JULY 29 at Art Haven.
Questions? Email Heidi at againandagaincontest@gmail.com
Joey was caught, I think on Niles Beach Sporting his new “ManBag” by “SOB OF THE BLOG” Sorry, I mean FOB (Friend of the Blog) Cathy.
GREAT PICTURE CATHY!
Whoever Cathy is thanks for the photo of Joey and his ManBag!
give yourself a plug if you’d like in the comment section and i’ll pass it on the Blog!
I’m not trying to bust’em on JOEY AND HIS “MANBAG”, I’M JEALOUS. IT’S A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ARTWORK! Done by Again and Again.
I’ll have to put an order in for one. I have two but not as nice as his for my painting stuff. I’ll post them someday.
To Check Out Some Of The Cool Features Freida Built Into My New GMG Logo Messenger Bag Made From Recycled Sail Cloth
The Again and Again Website is http://www.againnagain.com/
Melinda left Gloucester yesterday to drive back cross country to Seattle making stops along the way with her Irish companion whose name escapes me (I get a pass on forgetting her name as she called me Bob a couple times).
Here she poses with a couple of her pieces made from actual sails. When speaking with Melinda she told me how helpful and supportive Freida Grotjahn from Again and Again had been during her stay as well as Bob Ritchie from Dogtown Book Store.
Rocky Neck Artist In Residence Melinda Harrington, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Here’s one of the recylcled sailcloth handbags made by Freida Grotjahn at Again and Again- 195 East Main Street In Beautiful East Gloucester next to Duckworth’s Bistrot. Patti Page stopped by telling us that the handbag auction was a huge success and added some much needed financial help to the Gloucester Sailing program.
Again And Again Recycled Sailcloth Handbags, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Don’t forget about Thursday night’s handbag auction with proceeds going to Gloucester and Rockport sailing programs.
Again And Again Recycled Sailcloth Handbags, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Hi,
Frieda asked me to contact you about the handbag contest auction that’s coming up. As you know, Again and Again is sponsoring a handbag contest which has been running for the past month or so. We have gotten a lot of entries, and they are all going to be displayed on Thursday night in the shop, where each entry will be able to be bid on. All proceeds will go directly to the Gloucester and Rockport Youth Sailing Program. We have over thirty extremely creative entries and we would love if you could post the information for Thursday night on your site. It’s open to absolutely everyone. There will be light food and drink, as well as door prizes. We would also love to have you stop by on Thursday to see what what we’ve put together, if you get a chance.
Thanks,
WILLIE NORRIS
From Freida-
Frieda started Again and Again, a shop that makes designer handbags out of recycled sails. You can visit her website here
How long have you lived in Gloucester?
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Who is your favorite local artist?
Which is your favorite local beach?
Who has the best chowder in town?
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
What is your favorite local band?
I do not have one
Thanks, Joey
Another workspace photo from Freida Grotjahn’s Again and Again Inc. This is exactly how my workshop would look if I produced cool bags made from recycled sailcloth.
Again and Again, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Again and Again is located at 195 East Main Street. Freida’s website with contact info is
www.againnagain.com Tell her you saw her bags on the blog.
Good Morning Gloucester 