My View of Life on the Dock
Hi Joey,
My name is Cassie French and I work for the Boys and Girls Club of Boston. This past weekend, (July 22nd) the Jordan Club of Chelsea went scuba diving for the first time at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. We have 7 kids from the Jordan Boys and Girls Club in Chelsea participating in this program. This as an unique opportunity for urban children to have the chance to learn to scuba dive.
8 Slides from the NY Times vs 100 Hopper Slides from Catherine Ryan, Who Ya Got?
The NY Times Features 8 Hopper Slides Here
Catherine Ryan’s awesome Edward Hopper Gloucester MA Website-
ZAPD http://5trg.zapd.co/
Catherine Ryan’s Edward Hopper Gloucester MA Interactive GOOGLE MAP Below
Click on map for descriptions and Hopper Tour Directions/Explanations
GOOGLE DOCS Featuring over 100 Slides
My podcasting buddy Kenny MacCarthy who runs his blog www.capeanninfo.com shares a secret spot for your dog to take a cool dip.
http://www.capeanninfo.com/ Dogtown has lots of trails, carved rocks, ghosts and history. It’s also "dog heaven" on a hot day.
| GLOBE STAFF
JULY 19, 2012
GLOUCESTER — Among the weathered docks and fishermen’s shacks of this renowned port lives another Gloucester: a world of sea serpents and seafaring stories, world-renowned artists and beloved cultural icons.
The problem has always been how to find it. The working waterfront that supplies the city’s lifeblood also presents a maze of piers and industrial lots that are as difficult for visitors to navigate as they are crucial to Gloucester’s economy.
Next month, the city hopes to solve that problem with the opening of Gloucester Harborwalk, a 1.2-mile loop that brings to light previously hard-to-find historical and cultural lore and reunites the city’s main streets and its seaport. It does so with a network of 42 markers that is accompanied by a virtual tour that can be downloaded onto a smartphone.
City officials see the Harborwalk as a way to lure visitors who stop by for lobster, whale watching, or a trip to the beach into longer stays that will help drive the local economy.
Click here for the entire story and larger photo
Some leftover photos from Fiesta 2012
The camera loves Frank. I guess the article comes out Friday
http://www.guppylure.com/index.html Now that the fish moved off this spot;
This year on my videos I’m trying to show some certain products which I truly believe in and Guppy Lures is one of them. Guppy makes a few different sizes my favorite is the 2oz mini pencil and is all you need for the Northshore. I have caught more than just this one fish on Guppy Pencils but out of the 14 days that I fished with it this was the best video view hit ect and hay? Largest fish. You get maximum distance out of every oz, slashes the water to and froth simply. Moreover, its size and color match the bait in the water. The paint holds better than say a Gibbs that losses its paint after 10 outings. Also it works better for only a few dollars more. If your looking to cover a lot of water and catch fish run this lure down at Surfland plum island or order them from RM Smith Tackle https://www.rmtackle.com/Guppy-Lures_c_21.html
Hi Joey,
My husband and I have been Gloucester residents now for almost 2.5 years and I can’t say enough not only how much we love it here for all the obvious reasons but also how thoughtful, unselfish and helpful people are. Just this past Tuesday I had yet another great experience of generosity. I’m a mosaic artist and I realized the mirror part of a mosaic mirror I needed to bring to the cape that very night for a customer was scratched. So I ran up to Banner Glass on Pond Road and the woman there said unfortunately there was no one there to cut a piece of mirror for me. But she’s thoughtful enough to recommended another glass merchant in town, Al’s Glass on Main Street. I run down there and meet Al who couldn’t have been nicer. So I got to meet someone who’s had a Gloucester business for 47 years and chat with him which was the best thing. Then he takes time to find just the right mirror which he cuts and in the end won’t take any money for it!
And I had a similar experience at The Building Center a couple of months ago when I needed a piece of plywood and they cut it right away and said "no charge". And of course many many other wonderful people like EJ for example who has taken the time to give me much encouragement and guidance as a new artist in town.
All these people are role models and I will do my best to "pay it forward".
Mary Bowles
Len Burgess writes-
Monday evening, trying out the new 32′ six-oared Cornish pilot gig 7/9/12.
–Len Burgess
Fred Bodin writes-
Sean Marler from Mystic Scenic Studios levels the top of a Story Moment marker on Main Street in front of the Sargent Murray Gllman House. Sean estimates there are about eight more markers left to install signage on.
The narrative sign with smart phone QR code is then epoxied and bolted to the granite marker. The post card shows Main Street and Gray’s Hardware on the left, which I wrote about on GMG in September 2011. All I need now is a smart phone!
Fredrik D. Bodin, Bodin Historic Photo
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Hi Joey,
News from the Gloucester HarborWalk. For readers who haven’t heard, the Gloucester HarborWalk is a free, self guided path downtown for residents, employees of surrounding businesses, and visitors. The build out began this year. There are many elements happening all at once. The blooms and landscaping are already growing in.
The ramp at I4C2 is well under way and part of making the Gloucester HarborWalK 
accessible for all 
Some of the Story Moment markers have been installed. Some are maps. You might also see some of the Story Moments or maps wrapped, because they need to “cure” or set for 24 hours before they’re securely installed. Here’s architect Chris Muskopf from Cambridge Seven Associates with Sarah Garcia and Mike Hale and others up by the Fitz Hugh Lane House today. Also see pictures of Sean and Kevin from Mystic working on the installation of one Story Moment to a granite post; and an art lesson nearby. Sean and Kevin showed us an example of one of the relief icons that can be traced and collected from each Story Moment. The Story Moments also have QR codes to scan. The QRs are not “live”…yet! Keep checking for yourself the progress as the HarborWalk continues to build out.
Pics from the Gloucester Harborwalk Story Moment Markers install from Catherine Ryan-
Hi Joey,
Look for a brand new blue and orange gig in the harbor tomorrow. The Gloucester gig rowers got a new boat, the "Annie B", here being christened by Ann Banks and duly admired at Maritime Gloucester this evening.
Martha Lazrus
Full Moon in July
I’m running out of titles! 🙂
Hi Joey,
I was fortunate enough to witness this encounter that a boy had with a baby seal in Wonson Cove today. I’m not sure who had the bigger smile when it was over, but they were both very happy! The kayaking he is using is a fantastic boat for small kids and a great value! Check out our write up about them here: http://northshorekid.com/story/lifetime-wave-kayaks-are-great-starters
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Good Morning Gloucester 