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Three Sisters, Three Boards, and Fred

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I know it's summer when I see interesting people all day song in the gallery. Today I met (L-R) Susan Olson, Kathryn Bracken (both from Salem), Jade Olson of NYC, and retired pharmaceutical test dog Fred. The ladies and Fred paddled the waters off Good Harbor Beach. They described the surf as exhausting and causing rip currents. Although no police were spotted, the US Coast Guard was present on the water.
I know it’s summer when I see interesting people all day song in the gallery. Today I met sistersb(L-R) Susan Olson, Kathryn Bracken (both from Salem), Jade Olson of NYC, and retired pharmaceutical test dog Fred.
The ladies and Fred paddled the waters off Good Harbor Beach. They described the surf as exhausting and causing rip currents. Although no police were spotted, the US Coast Guard was present on the water.

“Don’t Put Your Stupid Hat On”

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
While getting ready for a medical appointment yesterday morning, I watched the weather forecast. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said "Don't put your stupid hat on," warning the public about the shoreline hazards coming up the coast with Tropical Storm Arthur. In the waiting room at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, the TV was tuned in to The Steve Harvey Show, and entertainment and talk show I wouldn't ordinarily watch. Steve's special guest was a woman from Michigan named Vicki, whose son was drowned in a a rip current on Lake Michigan. Ever since that day, she’s made it her mission to educate other kids about water safety. I've made a point of warning my Facebook and Good Morning Gloucester friends to beware of waves on our rocky shores and breakwaters. Two friends were washed into the harbor, and two acquaintances drowned off the rocks. Rip currents can be just as dangerous. Even on warm sunny days, with the storm hundreds of miles away, these currents put beach goers at risk when they enter the water. My best advice: "Don't go in the water."
While getting ready for a medical appointment yesterday morning, I watched the weather forecast. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said “Don’t put your stupid hat on,” warning the public about the shoreline hazards coming up the coast with Tropical Storm Arthur. In the waiting room at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, the TV was tuned in to The Steve Harvey Show, and entertainment and talk show I wouldn’t ordinarily watch. Steve’s special guest was a woman from Michigan named Vicki, whose son was drowned in a a rip current on Lake Michigan. Ever since that day, she’s made it her mission to educate other kids about water safety.
I’ve made a point of warning my Facebook and Good Morning Gloucester friends to beware of waves on our rocky shores and breakwaters. Two friends were washed into the harbor, and two acquaintances drowned off the rocks. Rip currents can be just as dangerous. Even on warm sunny days, with the storm hundreds of miles away, these currents put beach goers at risk when they enter the water. My best advice: “Don’t go in the water.”

W. G. Brown and Company, circa 1920

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W. G. Brown department store was located at 186 and 188 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. It was touted as the largest dry goods store this side of Lynn. The W. G. Brown building today is called Brown's Mall and stands across the street from the Gloucester District Court and Police Station. Dry goods stores carry textiles and household items other that those in hardware and grocery stores.
W. G. Brown department store was located at 186 and 188 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. It was touted as the largest dry goods store this side of Lynn. The W. G. Brown building today is called Brown’s Mall and stands across the street from the Gloucester District Court and Police Station. Dry goods stores carry textiles and household items other that those in hardware and grocery stores.

The Yellow Bowl, Rockport, 1925

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The Yellow Bowl was a tea house on Bearskin Neck. Waddell's shipyard on Bradley Wharf is in the background on the left. The building is still there.
The Yellow Bowl was a tea house on Bearskin Neck. Waddell’s shipyard on Bradley Wharf is in the background on the left. The building is still there.

Hotel Delphine, East Gloucester, 1925

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The Delphine was located on Eastern Point Road, on top of Patch Hill, and past the Harbor View Hotel (which is now Windward Point).
The Hotel Delphine was located on Eastern Point Road, on top of Patch Hill, and past the Harbor View Hotel (which is now Windward Point).

Gull Cove, Rockport, circa 1930

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From the top of Granite Pier, we see a lot of going on at Gull Cove. Granite cobblestones, probably from nearby Flat Ledge Quarry, are ready to be loaded onto barges or schooners. Small gauge railroad cars sit on the other side of the cove, ready to haul granite from the quarry on the other side of the Keystone Bridge. Granite Street passes over the bridge, and past the Rockport Granite Company building, which is built with granite, of course!
From the top of Granite Pier, we see a lot of going on at Gull Cove. Granite cobblestones, probably from nearby Flat Ledge Quarry, are ready to be loaded onto barges or schooners. Small gauge railroad cars sit on the other side of the cove, ready to haul granite from the quarry on the other side of the Keystone Bridge. Granite Street passes over the bridge, and past the Rockport Granite Company building, which is built with granite, of course!

Trawler Felicia, Saint Peter’s Fiesta, circa 1950

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F/V Felicia is in the foreground (left) tied up and decorated for Saint Peter's Fiesta, as are many other fishing vessels in the background. Sailors, dressed in their whites, sit on the pier next to Felicia.
F/V Felicia is in the foreground (left) tied up and decorated for Saint Peter’s Fiesta, as are many other fishing vessels in the background. Sailors, dressed in their whites, sit on the pier next to Felicia.

Our Lady of Good Voyage, 1924

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The church of the Portugese community was dedicated i 1893. Our Lady of Good Voyage church on Prospect Street was rebuilt after a fire in 1914. In this photo, the carillion bells are only a few years old.
The church of the Portugese community was dedicated in 1893. Our Lady of Good Voyage church on Prospect Street was rebuilt after a fire in 1914. In this photo, the carillion bells are only a few years old.

Crossing the Basin, Plum Island, circa 1890

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The boat is being rowed toward the Merrimac River. Summer beach cottages and perhaps a hotel (left) are in the backgound on Plum Island.
The boat is being rowed toward the Merrimac River. Summer beach cottages and perhaps a hotel (left) are in the backgound on Plum Island.

Old Town Hall, Gloucester, 1920

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The City of Gloucester's first seat of government was at 8 Washington Street. After the city government moved into the new City Hall on Dale Avenue in the 1870's, the old Town Hall became the Forbes School, and is now home the the American Legion, Post 3.
The City of Gloucester’s first seat of government was at 8 Washington Street. After the city government moved into the new City Hall on Dale Avenue in the 1870’s, the old Town Hall became the Forbes School, and is now home the the American Legion, Post 3.

Dogtown Common, 1923

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Just beyond Dogtown Road is a pound (contained area for animals) and the remains of a cellar. It appears that the cow has escaped the pound.
Just beyond Dogtown Road is a pound (contained area for animals) and the remains of a cellar. It appears that the cows have escaped the pound.

Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
It was the kind of morning to stay in bed, listen to the rain, and gaze out the window, my window. With the comforter pulled up under my chin, I thought about the past five months of hospitalization in three different facilities, and changes that occurred in each. In Addison Gilbert Hospital I was very ill and the stay was short. At Beverly Hospital I regained health, strength, and took my first "out--the-window" photo - heavy snow sticking to trees. Next was Den Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation, where I recovered strength and mobility. The window picture there was of a dark storm cloud fleeting across an otherwise blue sky. Today, at home in Rockport, the view was lush green leaves and rain dripping down the window pane.
It was the kind of morning to stay in bed, listen to the rain, and gaze out the window, my window. With the comforter pulled up under my chin, I thought about the past five months of hospitalization in three different facilities, and changes that occurred in each. In Addison Gilbert Hospital I was very ill and the stay was short. At Beverly Hospital I regained health, strength, and took my first “out–the-window” photo – heavy snow sticking to trees. Next was Den Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation, where I recovered muscle and mobility. The window picture there was of a dark storm cloud fleeting across an otherwise blue sky. Today, at home in Rockport, the view was lush green leaves and rain dripping down the window pane.
My motivation in taking these photos was to continue doing what I love to do, from a patient's bed. Each image can be interpreted as sad or hopeful. Yesterday I received a get well card from Gloucester's Ruth Pino, which waves a flag for us to follow: "Keep Calm and Carry On." Here in Pigeon Cove, I carry on.
My motivation in taking these photos was to continue doing what I love to do, from a patient’s bed. Each image can be interpreted as sad or hopeful. Yesterday I received a get well card from Gloucester’s Ruth Pino, which waves a flag for us to follow: “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Here in Pigeon Cove, I carry on.

Grist Mill, Manchester, circa 1890

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Israel Forster’s Grist Mill sat over Bennetts Brook on pilings. Manchester Harbor is behind it, with the town in the distance. Later, the mill was converted to produce furniture turnings (shaped parts of furniture, such as table legs).
Israel Forster’s Grist Mill sat over Bennetts Brook on pilings. Manchester Harbor is behind it, with the town in the distance. Later, the mill was converted to produce furniture turnings (shaped parts of furniture, such as table legs).

Niles Beach, 1932

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Eastern Point and 210 class racing boats are in the background.
Eastern Point and 210 class racing boats are in the background.

Folly Cove, Rockport, 1930

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Folly Cove has historically been known for hosting small fishing boats in the hake fishery, and also for loading Cape Ann granite onto granite schooners. A breakwater was built there for that purpose by the Rockport Granite Company in 1906. Today, Folly Cove is known for its scuba diving and the "eat-in-the-rough" Lobster Pool Restaurant: http://www.lobsterpoolrestaurant.com/main/index.php
Folly Cove has historically been known for hosting small fishing boats in the hake fishery, and also for loading Cape Ann granite onto granite schooners. A breakwater was built there for that purpose by the Rockport Granite Company in 1906. Today, Folly Cove is known for its scuba diving and the “eat-in-the-rough” Lobster Pool Restaurant: http://www.lobsterpoolrestaurant.com/main/index.php

Fish Shack, Bradley Wharf, 1934

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On the way to Motif No. 1, this shack belonged to lobsterman Tony Contrino for 70 years. He was also a Rockport Harbormaster.
On the way to Motif No. 1, this shack belonged to lobsterman Tony Contrino for 70 years. He was also a Rockport Harbormaster.

Sheltered in the Cove

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I'm safely back in Pigeon Cove - Home. It feels like I have a new life. Again, thanks to all the professionals and friends who helped me along the way. I'll never forget you.
I’m safely back in Pigeon Cove – Home. It feels like I have a new life. Again, thanks to all the professionals and friends who helped me along the way. I’ll never forget you.

Homeward Bound

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Today, Sunday 6/8/14, I'm being discharged from the Rehab and going home. It has been a grueling five month journey. Along the way, I resided at three medical facilities that treated and nourished me back to health. Without them, I wouldn't be traveling the next path - to my home in Pigeon Cove. "One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time." Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) Pigeon Cove map 1852
Today, Sunday 6/8/14, I’m being discharged from the Rehab and going home. It has been a grueling five month journey. Along the way, I resided at three medical facilities that treated and nourished me back to health. Without them, I wouldn’t be traveling the next path – to my home in Pigeon Cove.
“One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time.”
Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)
Pigeon Cove map 1852

Graduation Day!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
During two previous Physical/Occupational Therapy sessions Fred made pizza and Liz made cookies. On this day Shelley made calzones, covered with Virgilio's chunky Tomato - Basil pasta sauce. That's a delicious combination. The next course consisted therapeutic exercises.
During two previous Physical/Occupational Therapy sessions Fred made pizza and Liz made cookies. On this day Shelley made calzones, covered with Virgilio’s chunky Tomato – Basil pasta sauce. That’s a delicious combination. The next course consisted therapeutic exercises.

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My physical and occupational therapists Jess and Shelley with their gifts from me: Fish City shirt from my gallery and "Bad Ass" socks from the POP Gallery. Small gifts for two people who played big in my recovery. A diploma, signed by the therapy team and Den Mar staff, celebrates how I got my mobility back. As the three of us walked back to my room, Jess played the Pomp and Circumstance march on her iPhone. People the length of the hall clapped and cheered. I could only purse my lips to contain the emotion and concentrate on my walking.
My physical and occupational therapists Jess and Shelley with their gifts from me: Fish City shirt from my gallery and “Bad Ass” socks from the POP Gallery. Small gifts for two people who played big in my recovery. A diploma, signed by the therapy team and Den Mar staff, celebrates how I got my mobility back. As the three of us walked back to my room, Jess played the Pomp and Circumstance march on her iPhone. People the length of the hall clapped and cheered. I could only purse my lips to contain the emotion and concentrate on my walking.

 

 

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Singing Beach and Eagle Head, Manchester

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Warm October light enriched the colors and made lengthened the shadows on the beach. The setting sun revealed the moon and a star. This transparency was shot on a tripod with Fuji Velvia film with a Pentax 6x7 (cm) camera. The wide angle 55mm lens accentuated the blue sky. Except for adding my watermark (©Fredrik D. Bodin), no filters or digital manipulation were used.
Warm October light enriched the colors and made lengthened the shadows on the beach. The setting sun revealed the moon and a star.
This transparency was shot on a tripod with Fuji Velvia film with a Pentax 6×7 (cm) camera. The wide angle 55mm lens accentuated the blue sky. Except for adding my watermark (©Fredrik D. Bodin), no filters or digital manipulation were used.