My View of Life on the Dock
This 18th century French bomb catch is an example of a natural wood ship model versus one that would be painted, copper sheathed or other type of model. This type of ship model shows shows the wood on wood construction.
American Marine Model Gallery, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Michael Wall Displays Different Styles Of Ship Models In This Second Installment Of Our Video Interview
John Ronan tells us what it means to be Gloucester’s Poet Laureate, the responsibilities that come with the title and more.
You can visit his website- TheRonan.org by clicking this text
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Incredible detail in this museum quality showcase of some of the finest Ship Models anywhere. Be sure to tune in for the four day long video interview series with Michael Wall, the director/owner of American Marine model Gallery.
Here is a cut away version of a ship model- just amazing.
American Marine Model Gallery, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Behind these doors lay a vast collection of beautiful ship models, collected and for sale by Michael Wall. The first installment of our four part video series starts today at 8AM.
Also on tap for today is the first part of my interview with Gloucester’s Poet Laureate, John Ronan.
Sharon’s “Where Zat?” location guessing game will be posted at her normal time of 12PM today, Monday. There’s a lot to look forward to this week, check back, every hour on the hour for a new fresh slice of Gloucester. We have Gloucester restaurant food pics, some new construction updates, derby pictures and interviews. There’s just a ton. Hope you all are enjoying this stuff as much as we’re enjoying bringing it to you.
American Marine Model Gallery, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Are you one of those people like me that have walked past the portholes at the American Ship Model Gallery at 20 Pleasant St and wondered what it was like in there?
Well wonder no more my friends because once again your good pal Joey gets inside to bring you behind the scenes and informs you what the heck is going on like no one else.
Look for the first of a four part video series of interviews with Michael Wall starting Monday.
Michael Wall’s American Marine Model Gallery, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
From Paul-
I will be posting My Paintings And a step by step process of my painting, on there.
I will also be featuring other Painters of Cape Ann, and some of my photos of Cape Ann on there also.
Here’s Paul Bruce. A special shout out to Paul’s wife Lisa Bruce who is a fan of the blog and an avid knitter. Check out Lisa’s knitting website by clicking this text.
You can also check out a slide show of her knitting by clicking Paul’s picture-
Paul Bruce Represents!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Here’s another one of Debara’s pieces in which she combines pieces of sea glass with one of her watercolor paintings.
Debara Hafemann Seaglass and Watercolors At Local Colors, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Debara uses bits of Sea Glass that she finds on the Shores of Gloucester and combines them with her watercolors to create unique pieces that always have a little bit of Gloucester in them no matter where you may hang them.
Debara Hafemann Seaglass and Watercolors At Local Colors, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
John Ronan, Gloucester’s Poet Laureate is looking for some good poetry from local commercial fishermen. If you are a commercial fisherman and do write poetry John would love to feature your work on his site-
gloucesterpoetlaureate.org
Here is John at the Gloucester Guerilla Art Project II/Russo Family Fundraiser-
Debara is another one of those transplants that found herself in love with Gloucester and instantly realized once she came here that this is where she belongs.
Debara Hafemann Seaglass and Watercolors At Local Colors, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
You may recall some of Isabel Natti’s work from the Acorn Press.
You can read all about her by clicking this text
Isabel Natti Cape Ann Postcard At Alexandra’s Bread, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Alexandra’s Bread Oilcloth Bags, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
75 cents for a postcard.
Gloucester Is For (Fish) Lovers Postcard At Alexandra’s Bread, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Alexandra’s Bread Oilcloth Bags, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
If you were born in Gloucester you remember Twin Lights Soda. You remember those heavy glass soda bottles and you remember the crates that they used to put the heavy glass bottles into. You remember the different cool flavors like birch beer, and cream soda.
Well Alexandra’s Bread exclusively carries Twin Light T Shirts. She had them made up with permission from the bottler. For a little bit of nostalgia, cruise on down to Alexandra’s Bread, grab a cobble or six and check out all teh cool stuff on the walls for sale.
Click here for a story on Twin Lights Bottling from The Salem Evening News
Twin Lights Soda Logo T Shirts Exclusive At Alexandra’s Bread, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Yesterday I popped into Alexandra’s Bread to grab some cobbles for my girls. You should see Snoop Maddie Mad tear through a cobble, she loves em!
But they always have some funky cool stuff for sale and Alexandra changes up the product mix all the time.
Here are some bags made from oil cloth. There were also place mats, baby bibs and other items made from oil cloth.
Alexandra’s Bread Oilcloth Bags, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Emile Doucette is one of the original Gloucester Guerillas. He displayed some of the work from Bait and Tackle ad agency at the second Block Party and also the first GGAP presentation at Cape Ann Community Cinema.
Emile, Chad Carlberg and the Bait and Tackle crew recently won an award for the short picture film Daughters of Dogtown which we showed at the first GGAP officially sanctioned event.
He is an amazing videographer and editor and we’re gonna blow the roof off this summer with some big time Guerilla style Art projects (stay tuned)!
How long have you lived in Gloucester?
Since I was 2.
What is your favorite season in Gloucester?
Spring.
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get
away”?
The UMASS marine station at Hodgkins Cove.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Leonardo’s.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Virgilio’s.
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
Lat 43.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
Pilot House.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
George’s.
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Lanesville 4th of July Parade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BfXgK5brhE)
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Boat.
Who is your favorite local artist?
John Sarkin.
Which is your favorite local beach?
Plum Cove.
Who has the best chowder in town?
Capt. Carlos.
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Clam.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Awesome, but lets have more live music.
What is your favorite local band?
Mine. (http://www.myspace.com/backbeatband)
Good Morning Gloucester 