Tag: gloucester

Gravestone in Backyard

Posted on by Sharon

dsc_5545We’ve been doing some research on this small gravestone in our rental property on Wall St. It has it’s own raised up plot with a wall surrounding the built-up area. And it’s level with the kitchen window, so every morning we’re face to face with Maria.

We’ve asked the landlord and he thinks it may have been a pet, but pets don’t usually have first and last names or live for 85 or so years.

The engraving is somewhat difficult to read unless the light is just right. What I think it says is “Maria Niemi    y26-6-1842     t 3-9-1927”

We’re  curious  as to who she was and  the history behind the gravestone.

Anyone have any ideas or where we might look to find out?

At least we’d know who’s peeking in the window!     —-Sharon

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Beautiful Industry- Voyager Herring Boat Block

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Just like the net reels on the Mid Water Trawlers, the blocks they use on these boats are ginormous compared to anything we use on the shore side docks.  This block is probably rated for 20 times the weight or more (I totally pulled that number out of my ass) than the blocks we use on our hoists.

Beautiful Industry- Voyager Herring Boat Block, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Deep Sea Fishing & Lobstering Video From Tom Guilmette

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tom Guilmette details his day videotaping aboard the Anne Rowe-

Submersible Herring Pump Attachment

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This attachment goes on the end of a large in diameter hose.  It gets lowered into the water over the side of the boat to suck the herring out of the net and into the hold of the boat where the fish is refrigerated in cold water to keep it fresh and the best possible product it can be for packing.

Submersible Herring Pump Attachment, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Beautiful Industry- Voyager Herring Boat Net Reel

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

See all those pipes that feed into the side of the net reel?

They are hydraulics which power the net reel to turn and stop.  It’s amazing to me how much pressure they must be under to move such heavy equipment.  I’m surprised they don’t burst all the time under that kind of pressure.

Beautiful Industry- Voyager Herring Boat Net Reel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

CABI & GMG Window Display Design Contest!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click The Picture And Select “All Sizes” To View The Flyer In Full Size

CABI & GMG Window Display Design Contest!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Beautiful Industry- Voyager Herring Boat Net Reel

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Taking this picture in the early morning before there is anyone around doesn’t allow me to get a human in the frame to give you the idea of the scale of just how big the net reels on the Mid Water Trawlers are.

These bad boys are ginormous.

Beautiful Industry- Voyager Herring Boat Net Reel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Joni King Models A Vintage Dress At Bananas

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

While at Bananas interviewing Richard Leonard in pops this woman, Joni.

She is poking around and out of the frame of the video I was taking but Richard knew her well as she was one of his regular customers.  He had a pile of dresses put aside for her in her size, things he thought she would like, all waiting for her to show up as she apparently does weekly.

Now I know we have great merchants Downtown and this is just another example of how our community is special and places like Bananas and others cater on a personal level to our community.

You think someone at the mall is going to put certain sizes and styles aside for a customer and have them waiting for them to pop in to try on without notice?  Bravo Richard!  Bravo Bananas!  Bravo Gloucester!

Joni King Models A Vintage Dress At Bananas, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Here’s Joni donning a vintage dress that just happened to fit her perfectly.

Bananas Vintage Martini Sets

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Yesterday morning while swinging through town I saw Bananas open and I planned on popping in to see if FOB (friend of the blog) Debbie Clark was working.

Debbie wasn’t in but owner Richard Leonard was so I got to chatting with Richard about how long he had been in business with Bananas and what motivates him after all these years.  The video interview will be posted at 2:00PM today

There’s a lot of cool stuff that Richard has packed into his shop.  Among them are these vintage martini sets.

Looking for something fun to do to break up the routine?  Here’s a suggestion-

Go down to Bananas and get yourself one of these vintage martini sets.  Then invite a couple of your closest friends over, mix up some maritinis and get shmammered.  Sounds like a hell of an idea to me!

Bananas Martini Sets, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Outstanding Reader Feedback Idea From Rob Hall

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Rob Hall sent in this great suggestion-

How about this for an idea… A day in the life of Gloucester.
Pick a day, and have all of your readers send in a photo showing what they did in Gloucester that day. You would get an interesting cross section of different people and events.

I say………….. LETS DO IT!!!!!!!

LETS DO IT TODAY!!!!!!

I’d like to take it even further.   For those of you that have a little time on your hands today, grab your digital camera and you have two options-

Option 1. Take one picture to represent a day in your life (today) and submit it for part of  “A Day In The Life In Gloucester Slideshow” with everyone else that submits one.

Option 2. Take a bunch of pictures throughout your day (today) and send em in to me and I’ll put them into your very own slideshow featuring your day apart from the group slideshow.

Who’s in?

So you can take one pic and send it in or you could take a pic of each different part of your day and send it in.  If you take the first option you will be part of the slideshow  “A Day In The Life In Gloucester” if you take the second option I’ll put your group of pictures throughout the day that you take and put them into your own slideshow.

What should you take pictures of you ask?

Whatever you would like-a family photo eating breakfast,a beautiful industry photo, a Gloucester Door photo, something that’s important to you photo, a pic of your favorite spot in Gloucester, you could be in the pic, you could take a picture of a downtown scene, a scene up in dogtown, whatever.

*No nekkid pics please

This should be fun!

Thanks to Rob Hall for the suggestion.

Wingersheek Beach Boardwalk

Posted on by Mike Lindberg

 This photograph was taken at Wingersheek Beach. I used a technique called HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. It takes 3 photos that have 3 different exposures and combines them into one HDR photograph.

 

Hello All, My name is Michael Lindberg and I am from Gloucester. I have been asked by Joey to be a regular contributer to GMG. I am very exited to be participating in such a great blog. I enjoy photography, videography, graphic arts, music, fishing and boating. I have traveled around the world for the past 30 years and there is nothing more I like than returning home to what I feel is the best place on earth. I hope you all will comment on my posts and let me know what you think.

GMG Q&A -Kate Seidman

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kate Seidman runs The art Room on Center Street.  Her funky little boutique is packed with beautiful hand crafted clothing, art and jewelry.

I have a local website: theartroomboutique.com

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

31 years this august

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

summer

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Steel Derrick quarry

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Alchemy

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Amelia’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Franklin

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Halibut Point Restaurant

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Two Sisters

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Now, The block parties

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Beach

Who is your favorite local artist?

I have several, Paul Cary Goldberg, Ruth Mordecai, Kurt Ankeny

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who makes the best burger in town?

Passports

Who has the best chowder in town?

Halibut Point

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Don’t know

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam Chowder

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

They are fantastic, have one every weekend all summer starting in May.

What is your favorite local band?

Linda Amero

Thanks Joey,
This was fun,
Love,
Kate

You can also view videos shot at The Art room here and here

The Jennie C Hauls Lobster Gear Video

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This video was shot by FOB Paul Frontiero.  I suspect we will be getting many more contributions from Paul who was the man responsible for printing the GMG tshirts for the Russo Family fundraising.

Gloucester Gas Prices

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Cape Ann Gas Price Website Is No Longer.  I found a new one from automotive.com that has a limited amount of participating gas stations with current Gloucester Gas Prices

So the link in the blogroll to the right has this link for your reference once this post heads down off the page over time.

Gloucester Gas Prices

I jotted down some of the gas prices at local stations this morning 2/19/09 at 5:00AM

Here you go-

US Petroleum 2.099,2.199,2.299

Tally’s Washington Sq 1.999,2.159,2.299

Flanagan Square Service Station 1.959,2.099,2.159

Hess Self Serve 1.979,2.079,2.099

East Gloucester Richdale 1.999, 2.099,2.199

Interesting that the cheapest gas in town is also full serve at Flanagan Square.  Why anyone would pump their own gas and pay more to do it is beyond me.

If any of our readers drive through other parts of town and would like to update the gas station prices, feel free to do so in the comments under this post.

Joe Grillo’s Net Profit

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joe Grillo bought the Net Profit.  His old boat The Wanderer was old, tired and slow as molasses.  To say that Joe is happy about the upgrade would be an understatement.  Video at 8:00AM

The Net Profit

Joe Grillo’s Net Profit, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

The Wanderer

Do you see the buoys on the old Wanderer’s antenna and the Net Profit?  The same, red on top, yellow on the bottom- Joe Grillo’s buoy colors!

Gloucester House Explosion

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Gloucester House Explosion, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Thanks Mike Lindberg for the photos

Gloucester House Explosion

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Gloucester House Explosion, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Thanks Mike Linberg for the photos