Beauty, Behemoth and Butterflies in Gloucester, Massachusetts
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2012 Fish Box Derby Pix From Angela Cook
Angela Cook from Oasis Rockport submits these photos-
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Coyote Attack Downtown Gloucester
Joey,
Awhile back I read a GMG blog post about a coyote attacking a cat.
I was happy to hear that the cat survived and didn’t think too much
about coyote attacks until today.
Sadly our beloved cat Daisy was attacked and killed by a coyote early
this morning. We live downtown in a totally populated and NOT wild
part of Gloucester. The coyote cornered our cat on our neighbor’s
porch. There was a ruckus as deck furniture was upset during the
struggle.
If I had known about coyotes in downtown Gloucester I would have kept
my cat in always. I hope the news of Daisy’s death will warn other
downtown folks and save at least one pet’s life.
Sincerely,
Jane Cunningham
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Community Photos 9/18/12
Genie Willis Submits-
You must have a ton of these by now, but I did post this one on my twitter, saying if you didn’t go to Gloucester today, this is what you missed! I had a great day in Gtown. Went to Rocky Neck and saw EJ, bought olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Cape Ann Olive Oil Co., had lunch at Lobstaland. It is sooo wonderful to play tourist in the hometown. How much did these ocean travelers pay to get to Gloucester? Genie
Ann Kennedy Submits-
Just can’t imagine what’s in there that he needs!
Eurodam photos by Anthony Marks
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Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach and Thacher Island 6:32AM 9/15/12
Taken with- you guessed it my NEX-5N which I paid over $250 more than what you can buy it for as of yesterday.
Here are some of the sets I’ve taken with mine click for photos
A new version of the 5 series has been announced which includes wifi but won’t be out for two months and is listed at a price of $748, the NEX-5R.
I’ll take my camera at that discount and in fact I did, buy it for the Mrs for her birthday. Shhhhhh. Don’t tell.
This is the new one which is available for pre-order-
Sony NEX-5RK/B 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black) by Sony
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Video- Eurodam Timelapse Leaving Gloucester MA From Pete Jordan
Hi Joey, I thought you might want to share this with your readers. My husband Pete Jordan filmed this out front of our house this evening. I thought it was pretty cool!
Lisa Jordan
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The Camera I’ve Been Using This Past Year Just Got A Huge Discount On Amazon From $698 to $498. It’s What I Use To Take All Those Gloucester At Dawn Photos Like This One! Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach Life Guard Chair 6:34AM 9/15/12
My NEX-5N which you’ve witnessed this past year and what I attribute to a huge portion of the fun I’ve had taking photos. it has a huge sensor in a compact form and I can’t recommend it enough. And for the price they slashed it down to it is an absolute NO BRAINER!
It was $698 and they cut $200 off on Amazon. I’m telling you don’t even think, just buy it and you’ll be psyched you did. I’m getting one for the Mrs. as soon as I finish typing this. I haven’t seen this deal any where else so I don’t know how many are available at that price but if it’s still there grab one with the kit lens. You’ll be happy you did.
Here are some of the sets I’ve taken with mine click for photos
Video taken with The NEX-5N
To Show You I Put My Money Where My Mouth Is Here Is The Order I Just Placed With Amazon For The Mrs-
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The Gloucester Fleet
The Gloucester Fleet
“The Stanley Thomas”
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Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach 6:32 AM 9/15/12
Ahhh nice to get some Gloucester at Dawn shots in.
Available as a 16×20 canvas wrap $120, ready to hang.
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Holland America Cruise Ship Eurodam Coming to Cruiseport Sunday, September 16
Peter Webber writes-
Good day. I am writing today to remind everyone that the next major cruise ship of the season will be arriving in Gloucester Harbor on this coming Sunday, September 16: Holland America’s cruise ship the ms Eurodam, with a capacity of 2104 passengers. Once again the Chamber will be working together with the city of Gloucester’s volunteer welcoming committee and CATA to welcome and guide Eurodam’s passengers as they disembark and arrive at the Cruiseport terminal. The first tenders carrying passengers from the ship are expected to arrive at Cruiseport at approximately 9:00 am Sunday. Many will board motor coaches for planned excursions to various locations, while many others will be guided to CATA trolleys and buses for transportation to downtown Gloucester and Rockport.
Please note the attached “Welcome Eurodam Passengers” flyer, which we encourage you to print and post at your place of business to help give the Eurodam passengers a hearty Cape Ann welcome. I have also attached a flyer featuring several upcoming Chamber and community events scheduled for September and October, including next Tuesday’s (September 18) sales seminar with author Marc Wayshak at the Elks at Bass Rocks, beginning with check-in at 7:30 am. Please contact the Chamber today to reserve your place. Best regards. Peter
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Carl Gustin’s 2012 Gloucester Schooner Festival Photos
"The photos from this year’s Schooner Festival include Liberty Clipper, Fame and Gloucester’s Bald Eagle passing in review during the Parade of Sail; the Spirit of Massachusetts and Summwind shortly after the start of the Mayor’s Race; a three-shot sequence (194-196) with American Eagle, Thomas E. Lannon and Summerwind rounding the first mark; and the Maritime Gloucester-based Ardelle, the newest and one of three Harold Burnham-built schooners participating along with Fame and Thomas E. Lannon.
Carl Gustin"
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Wicked Tuna Promo Spot Production Setup Live!
Hey Joey,
Evolve Productions is setting up to shoot a Wicked Tuna commercial tonight at the Railways!
Photo From Bill O’Connor
Follow up-
Joey,
Check out this camera they’re using. for the Wicked Tuna shoot. It’s based on a platform similar to an SLR. They use this one for shooting regular speed and another that shoots high speed at 1000 frames per second!
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Community Photos 9/13/12
2012-09-11 Mayor’s Race from Caleb Clapp
Hi Joey
It’s a small world that you almost bought the house we’re buying on Island Rock Lane…once we get rid of the big ugly deck, we’ll have you over for a wine, or more…
It was nice to meet you and eat your 10 lobsters on Saturday! They were delicious!!
I’ve attached a few full-sail shots of the Mayor’s Cup. Use what you like.
Take care
–Caleb
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Al Bezanson submits-
Bounty at the paint factory
A quickie with my ‘razr phone from the HM’s float.
Al Bezanson
Pic from rowing this AM From Janet Rice
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Gloucester MA Fish Landings August 20, 1917- Over 5 Million Pounds. Aug 21, 2012 Gloucester MA 97,300 Pounds. Less Than 2% of the landings in 1917 were landed in 2012
Less Than 2% of groundfish landings in 1917 were landed in 2012 on the same day yet we have a call for more subsidized on the taxpayers back commercial dockage while there’s another $100 Million Dollar buyout of Gloucester Commercial Fishing Boats and a DPA that strangles any reasonable investment in our waterfront unless you are so deep pocketed that you can fight the obstructionists who still think it’s 1917 every step of their way through the permitting process.
Brilliant.
August 21, 2012 97,300 lbs of groundfish
Fish landings
Cape Ann Seafood Exchange
The Cape Ann Seafood Exchange handled 38,200 pounds of fish Monday. No report was received Tuesday.
Top species landed and average prices Monday were: Small dabs: 7,200 pounds ($1.37) Large hake: 5,900 pounds ($1.92) Large pollock: 4,100 pounds (96 cents)
Small and medium pollock: 3,800 pounds (95 cents) Medium dabs: 2,600 pounds ($1.52)
Other landings
The Buyers And Sellers Exchange (BASE), an electronic auctioning company that sells landings at owner Whaling City Seafood Display Auction in New Bedford, Boston’s Whaling City Auction, and Gloucester’s Whaling City Auction,handled 59,100 pounds of fish and 108,700 pounds of scallops Monday.
August 20, 1917 –Over 5,000,000 lbs of groundfish landed in Gloucester
from www.downtosea.com–
Check out www.downtosea.com it’s an excellent site with historical photos and stories about Gloucester Fishermen.
97,300 vs over 5,000,000
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2012 Sidewalk Bazaar Video From Fred Bodin
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Community Blogging 2012 Schooner Festival
Well from the numbers I’m seeing around town and on the water I’d say that Al Bezanson and my monthlong push to make people aware of the Schooner Festival had a bit of an impact on those regular folks outside of the regular Schooner circles showing up.
Nice work Al!
Here are some photos from our FOB’s from the past couple of days-
The Bounty leaving Gloucester From Christopher Lewis
Joey:
You may like these two photos of HMS Bounty leaving Gloucester on Monday morning. They show how large this schooner is. In the first photo you can compare the Bounty to the "Tuscan House" on Rocky Neck. The second photo compares Bounty with a foreground of small boats and a background of the Boulevard – a truly remarkable sight.
Take care — Christopher
Gloucester Schooner Festival 2012 From Elinor Teele
Gloucester Schooner Festival 2012 Photos By Anthony Marks
Hi Joey
Had a great time on the Schooner American Eagle. We won the race for
the 8th time in the 23 years American Eagle as entered the race!
Heres some photos from the race for the blog.
Enjoy Anthony Marks
Yesterday’s race from Gail Guittarr
Parade of Pups?
Janet Rice submits-
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A Green Dragon Spotted In Gloucester Harbor
The Green Dragon
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A Perfect Schooner Festival Saturday – Maritime Gloucester , Downtown and Parade of Lights From Alice Gardner
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2012 Schooner Festival Pics From Ed Collard
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Sista Felicia! I need a Recipe.
Sista Felicia! I need a Recipe.
Good Morning Gloucester 