Tag: Fredrik Bodin

Christmas Morning Sunrise, 7:11 am

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I traditionally go to outer Cape Cod for the Christmas holiday. A tradition my hosts have is to toast the December 25th sunrise at Coast Guard Beach with shots of Bailey's. Fun way to start the year!
I usually go to outer Cape Cod for the Christmas holiday. A tradition my hosts have is to toast the December 25th sunrise at Coast Guard Beach with shots of Bailey’s. Fun way to start the year!

Christmas Eve!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Christmas Eve! I took this photo at a Christmas party on East Main Street, looking across Smith Cove. The sailboat was decorated with lights, as was the crane at Bickford's boat yard on Rocky Neck. Co-owner Marco Taormina did that every year. He was a gruff but likable character. He loved to drink his "green grenades," which were bottles of Heineken beer.
Christmas Eve! I took this photo at a Christmas party on East Main Street, looking across Smith Cove. The sailboat was decorated with lights, as was the crane at Bickford’s boat yard on Rocky Neck. Co-owner Marco Taormina did that every year. He was a gruff but likable character. He loved to drink his “green grenades,” which were bottles of Heineken beer.

Willard Pike’s Funeral Home, 1935

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Willard Pike's Christmas doorway, 1935. This photo was taken on Pine Street. Pike's funeral home is now the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home at 61 Middle Street. There's a little snow, like we have now.
Willard Pike’s Christmas doorway, 1935. This photo was taken on Pine Street. Pike’s funeral home is now the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home at 61 Middle Street. There’s a little snow, like we have now.

March of the Olive and Carrot Penguins

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Melissa Cox, our Ward 2 City Councilor, came to the GMG Holiday party and brought her famous penguin platter, only this time they appeared to be marching out of their fortress made of sugar cubes.
Melissa Cox, our Ward 2 City Councilor, came to the GMG Holiday party and brought her famous penguin platter, only this time they appeared to be marching out of their fortress made of sugar cubes.

Gifts from the Community

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Joey does the unboxing of his new swag, and here's one of my gifts from Friday night's GMG Holiday Party. Let's call it "unbagging."
Joey does the unboxing of his new swag, and here’s one of my gifts from Friday night’s GMG Holiday Party. Let’s call it “unbagging.”
Gloucester potter Marty Morgan came to the party, and plunked this down on my desk. For me!
Gloucester potter Marty Morgan came to the party, and plunked this down on my desk. For me!
And this is it baby! I'm not sure what those bulbs are, but I'm really glad I didn't take a bite of one of those white rocks. I only hear good words about Marty. www.martymorgan pots.com
And this is it baby! I’m not sure what those bulbs are, but I’m really glad I didn’t take a bite of one of those white rocks. I only hear good words about Marty. http://www.martymorgan pots.com

Oh What a Night!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
You all know Jenn Cullen, who's on the left. Jenn lives on the Fort, and does some work at Sugar Magnolias. The other FOB is Lidiane Sands, who's originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She's also employed at Sugar's, and is raising her family in Lanesville, married to a Gloucester native.
You all know Jenn Cullen, who’s on the left. Jenn lives on the Fort, and does some work at Sugar Magnolias. The other FOB is Lidiane Sands, who’s originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She’s also employed at Sugar’s, and is raising her family in Lanesville, married to a Gloucester native.
During the opening, we were entertained by the Old Folks Novice Acoustic Jam. Two or three of the players are GMG names you may recognize: Marty Luster, Len Burgess, and James Eves. Anyone is welcome to play with them. This was their first public appearance.
During the opening, we were entertained by the Old Folks Novice Acoustic Jam. Two or three of the players are GMG names you may recognize: Marty Luster, Len Burgess, and James Eves. Anyone is welcome to play with them. This was their first public appearance.

GMG Holiday Party 2013

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It was a very successful GMG Holiday Party. This is the party near it's peak.
It was a very successful GMG Holiday Party. This is the party near it’s peak.
Her is GMG contributor Ed Collard, sporting my Mako Shark jaw.
Here is GMG contributor Ed Collard, sporting my Mako Shark jaw.

Tomorrow Night’s GMG Holiday Party

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We're all friends here, and everyone is invited. Starts at 6pm. L-R. Bill and City of Gloucester Councilor Melissa Cox. Giving her a hug is GMG's Ed Collard.
We’re all friends here, and everyone is invited. Starts at 6pm. L-R. Bill and City of Gloucester Councilor Melissa Cox. Giving her a hug is GMG’s Ed Collard.
If you get here late, this is what you'll see on the sushi plank, furnished by Lat 43. I heard a rumor that Savour Wine and Cheese will bring something.
If you get here late, this is what you’ll see on the sushi plank, furnished by Lat 43. I heard a rumor that Savour Wine and Cheese will bring something.

Winniahdin?

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Do you know where Winniahadin is? It's in West Gloucester, near the Castle Manor Inn. The little bridge is still there. We may see some snow on Sunday similar to this. I researched Winniahadin several years ago on the internet, and it's referenced in historical documents.
Do you know where Winniahadin is? It’s in West Gloucester, near the Castle Manor Inn. The little bridge is still there. We may see some snow on Sunday similar to this. I researched Winniahadin several years ago on the internet, and it’s referenced in historical documents.

Gloucester Gets a Dusting

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
We only had a dusting of snow today. That's a good thing, because I haven't gotten my shovel or salt/sand bucket out yet. Mother Nature is telling us to get ready. This is Gloucester Harbor about 1930, but I can't place it's exact location. That's not City Hall in the background.
We only had a dusting of snow today. That’s a good thing, because I haven’t gotten my shovel or salt/sand bucket out yet. Mother Nature is telling us to get ready. This is Gloucester Harbor about 1930, but I can’t place it’s exact location. That’s not City Hall in the background.

Ladies’ Night 2013

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
It was the traditional Ladies' Night, and they sure came out. Santa even stopped in, and here he is with up and coming painter Laureen Maher and Janet Crary. They'll both be at the preview opening party at the Magnolia Historical tomorrow: https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/magnolia-historical-society-art-show-poster31.jpg
It was the traditional Ladies’ Night, and they sure came out. Santa even stopped in, and here he is with up and coming painters Laureen Maher and Janet Crary. They’ll both be at the preview opening party at the Magnolia Historical tomorrow: https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/magnolia-historical-society-art-show-poster31.jpg And what’s in that white cup? Must be coffee. Taken in front of my gallery.

As the night was winding down, Main Street was enveloped in fog. Fortunately, it didn't rain during Ladies' Night. I drove down a part of the Boulevard, saw groups of people heading home from Downtown, all holding shopping bags. It was a good night. When I got into my car it was 50º. Can't complain about that. Uniformed police were out there, but cutting parkers some slack. Looking to protect the public from those over the limit. Thank you.
As the night was winding down, Main Street was enveloped in fog. Fortunately, it didn’t rain during Ladies’ Night. I drove down a part of the Boulevard, saw groups of people heading home from Downtown, all holding shopping bags. It was a good night. When I got into my car it was 50º. Can’t complain about that. Uniformed police were out there, but cutting Ladies’ Night parkers some slack. Thank you.