Anyone Know Of A Seagull Banding Program? This Seagull Had a Band On Its Leg Reading OK9

This seagull was on the front of our dock and luckily I whipped out my hog cameraphone and was able to get some shots which blown up gave the ability to view the code on the tag.  Only problem is I can’t tell where to report it to.  It’s obviously part of some scientific tagging program but I just don’t know which one.  Any help or if someone knows, pass the link to this post along to that outfit.

 

the band is Black  with white inscription reading OK9. You can click the pic for a larger view of the band on it’s leg.

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International Dory Race Elimination – Seniors What a Race!

This was a very close race, to the marker Eric and Glenn were in the lead, however Joe and Mark caught them and they all came out of the turn almost dead even, shortly there after, Eric and Glenn, had a near snag with Ed and John, this cost them precious seconds and they ended up chasing Joe and Mark to the finish line.  

Click on the photo below and  watch the slide_show and see the still photos. 

Boats from Left to Right: 

Lane 4 (10:23) Ed Pamell and John Morris
Lane 3 (10:22) Eric Dombrowski / Glenn Harrington
Lane 2 (10:16) Joe Sanfillippo and Mark Duval
Precious Seconds

Waterfront Festival and Rotary Pancake Breakfast Covered By Ed Collard

Ed Collard flashes some fancy camera work in this piece.

Let’s just say that the on/off button and Ed are not seeing eye to eye and leave it at that. (anyone for some coverage of the turf conditions at Stage Fort?)

I’d like to propose a new GMG drinking game.  Whenever Ed says the word “fantastic” everybody chugs!

I love summer food!

Lunch today – Tomatoes right from my garden with fresh mozzarella and basil growing on the window sill, EVOO, and summer squash and zucchini from the Farmers Market sprinkled with dill. Yum!

Free Dance Lesson at the State Fish Pier?

Tomorrow There will be a free Dance Lesson at The State Fish Pier.

Come Learn “The Traditional Gloucesterman Dance” usually performed after a Successful Fishing Trip.

This Dance hasn’t been seen in Years.

GMGs own Joey will be the Instructor!

Example Below

Bring your own Fish.

 

 

August 29th Gloucester Event -Free Vendor Tables!

Dear Potential Vendors and Organizations!

Subject: SoberConnections.net & Cape Ann YMCA Camp Spindrift Event

I’m writing you since you showed an express interest in participating in our August 29 2010 upcoming
event called “End of Summer Splash”. We are scheduled to open the Gates around 12-12:30 PM and
the live music and events will be from 1-6PM. This is a Rain or Shine Event.

This is totally FREE to you the vendor, just set up and good luck! Since this is our first large event,
we cannot promise what our turnout is going to be, it could be 50 or 500. That being the case, we felt
that we couldn’t charge for vendor or organization booths.

This Event is the vision of SoberConnections.net being hosted at Cape Ann’s YMCA Camp Spindrift, 13 Atlantic Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930.

We at Sober Connections are striving to create events for the sober communities here on the North
Shore, and hopefully expand across the state. Our Social Website, http://www.SoberConnections.net has
started picking up people from all across the country! Our goal is to bring to the sober community a true
sense community awareness that there are fun things to do without the use and abuse of alcohol and
or drugs, and with our website, a forum for people to find or share these events whether it be just a
group of people heading to the movies, or a large event like we are pulling together for this venue.

We have been creating smaller venue events now for about 8 months, mostly local bands and dances,
but are stretching our wings to do this outdoor Bands and Barbeque Family Time event in the hopes of
raising monies not only for Camp Spindrift, but also for our quest to become nonprofit.

Ok enough said. Our venue for August 12, 2010 incorporate the following

*Local live bands and music from 1-6pm

*A barbeque that is included in the ticket pricing

*Children’s activities and games

*The use of Camp Spindrift’s Pool with lifeguards

*And hopefully you, the vendors and organizations, to help the parents and kids break up the
afternoon and do some worthwhile shopping or organization awareness!

What we would like from you if you’re interested in setting up, is to just answer the following questions
and contact info, and e-mail it (or snail mail with a quick telephone confirmation) back to us at

Danield@SoberConnections.net. Please let us know as well if you cannot so I don’t send out an annoying follow up e-mail.. lol.

VENDOR INFO NEEDED:

•Vendor Organization Name?

•Vendor Organization info?

•Type of Goods or Organizational program?

•Setup Space needed?

Thanks for responding back to us, and we hope you have a Profitable (in sales or
knowledge) and Fun time with us!

Daniel R Driscoll
President/Creator
SoberConnections. net

We would like to have you onsite to setup before 11:30am so we may organize your vehicles and have
a nice clean festive look for the ticket holders when they start filtering in around 12:30ish.

Last GMG Rock Found!

Great Job Jerry!

Jerry found the last Rock that was released on Cape Ann this past weekend. 

 Jerry was in Town visiting His Grandmother, Linda Morse.

Thanks for the great Photo Linda!

Linda Morse and Her Grandson Jerry with the "Salt Island Rock"

The Gals From The Dish Do Gloucester (and no that’s not a porno title)

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Highlighted on a recent romp through G-Town are Sugar Mag’s and Duckworth Beach Gourmet.

click the two links below to check out their findings-

Gloucester Goes Gourmet at Duckworth’s Market

Morning Decadence: Gloucester’s Sugar Mags

Side Walk Bazaar – People with HATS

With all the sunny days, wearing a hats was a must during the  Side Walk Bazaar.   

Click on  either photo below and Enjoy the Slide_Show and HATS   

Click on Photo for Slide_show

Click on Photo for Slide Show

Gloucester’s North Shore Arts Association Annual Art Auction and Gala August 14th

Dear Joey,
Could you please publish this in GMG on behalf of NSAA. I know I owe you a
batch of homemade macaroons. Hope you are enjoying summer on Cape Ann.
Gloucester’s North Shore Arts Association Annual Art Auction and Gala
fundraiser will take place on Saturday, August 14th.
Many recognized artists from among the more than 350 members who contribute
to the NSAA event include: John Caggiano, Ray Crane, David Curtis, Tom Gill,
Robert Gruppe, Ken Knowles, Don Mosher, Charles Movalli, Dale Radcliffe,
Marilyn Swift and Jeff Weaver, among others.
The more than 150 works of art are available for viewing this week free of
charge at the NSAA gallery, 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester. Bids will be
accepted all week on silent auction pieces up to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
August 14th.
There will be a free opening reception to meet the artists on Sunday, August
8th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Live Auction Gala on August 14 begins with a preview reception, with
hors d’oeuvres provided by Passports Restaurant of Gloucester, an open wine
bar, and live jazz music from the John Payne Band. Participants in the
Silent Auction need not be present at the Live Auction Gala, once bids are
recorded. Absentee bids will be accepted for all Silent and Live Auction
works until 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 13.
Auctioneer Frank Kaminski hosts the Live Auction, which starts at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets to the Gala and Live Auction are only $25 and reservations are
recommended as the event sells out every year.
For reservations call NSAA at 978-283-1857 or visit www.nsarts.org.
Here is a link to a quick overview of this year’s Auction with the President
of the Association, Andrea van Gestel on YouTube:

Here is a link to Gallery Director, Suzanne Gilbert providing details of the
week¹s events on YouTube:

Images attached of auction artwork:
Ray Crane: Outbound, Gloucester
Jeff Weaver: Red Pilot House
Steve Kennedy: Fishing Boats
T.A. Charron: Good Harbor Beach
Tom Sutherland: Commonwealth Avenue
Thank you for support of this event.
North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester MA 01930

Steve Kenendy

Weaver

Sutherland

Charron

Winter Mooring 2, 6/9/10, 2:05 PM, 16C, 8604x11016 (311+732), 150%, Custom,   1/8 s, R54.9, G25.3, B43.6
Anyone see my macaroons?

Mayor Kirk carries Gloucester Pride on her shoulders to the Finish Line

   

 

 

Gloucester Triathlon Podium Photos

Click on Photo to see More Podium Photos

Video of the MK 38 25-mm Machine Gun Aboard the Gloucester Based USCG Cutter Grand Isle

Found This Video of the MK 38 25-mm machine gun bboard the Gloucester based USCG Cutter Grand Isle-

the video comes from pmfc611 on youtube

I took these pictures last year but never saw the gun in action (and hopefully never have to inside the harbor)

click the pic for full sized view

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Meet some of the Gloucester Fisherman Triathlon Racers – Video

Meet some of the 2nd Annual Gloucester Fisherman Triathlon Racers at sign in, and be sure to support all the races on Sunday.

Enjoy the Video

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Artist Debbie Clarke works part time at Bananas Vintage Clothing, Assesories and just some great interesting Stuff Store. She will also Have some of her Artwork on display there during the Sidewalk Bazaar. While down there this weekend Check out Deb’s Art and the Bananas Store. Below is an example of Deb’s Art you will see.

"Beacon Marine" from Rocky Neck oil 24"x30"
Beacon Marine viewed from Rocky Neck.  This is an oil painting of the view from our old apartment on Rocky Neck.  The apartment was smaller than this one, but i sure got a lot of painting done in that space.  My struggle was to get the color, activate the picture plane and make the ‘box’ of the building.  The box is successful.  It was a real struggle to understand the activity below the doc and putting the boats on the plane of the water.  The painting is oil on canvas 24×30″.   copyright Clarke 2007 
(wow, seems like just yesterday)
best,
deb
inquiries about this painting and others always welcomed.

End of Day Rain on Main Street – Video

The End of Day Rain did not hamper the Main Street Bazaar.  

Be sure to come down Saturday and Sunday for more great sales.  

Bob Hastings

 

 Bob Hastings President of the Chamber of Commerce on top of things even with the rain pouring down.  

Organizer Vickie Van Ness

 

Wet but Happy – Tomorrow is another Day

 

Watch Video of the end of day rain