Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Photo Courtesy Davis Cox from Main Street Art and Antiques

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Fantastic Entertainment at The Downtown Block Party.  The Mrs said this woman was outstanding!

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Photo courtesy David Cox from Main Street Arts and Antiques

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Photo Courtesy David Cox from Main Street Art and Antiques

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Folks enjoying the music in the West End of Main Street during the first ever Downtown Block Party.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Photo Courtesy David Cox from Main Street Arts and Antiques

 

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

There was fun for all ages. Here one of the dance troupes performs early in the evening.

A recurring comment I heard was that the parents of the kids in the performances went home after the show and got babysitters so they could return once they saw how great the set up was.

I expect even more people next time around.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Photo courtesy David Cox of Main Street Arts and Antiques

 

Bow of The Bluenose

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Bow of The Bluenose, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Gloucester Perspectives- Captain Andy of The Schooner Virginia

Listen to Captain Andy as he speaks about Gloucester, the Schooner race and how he doesn’t abuse his status as Captain.

Click this text for a link to The Schooner Virginia Official Website

Bluenose II at GMHC 4:50AM 8/31/08

Very excited to see that the gates at The Heritage Center were not closed and I could get right down to the end of the pier where the Bluenose II was tied up for these shots.  Creak creak creak go the boards in the early morning as you step across with no one else around.

Check out Jay Albert’s Cape Ann Images Right Now!

Jay Albert’s Cape Ann Images didn’t disapoint with his pictures from The Schooner Races today.

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Also check here all week long right here at GoodMorningGloucester for hilarious video interviews with the Captain and Crews of The Lettie G Howard, The Virginia and The Bluenose II (at least I think they are pretty hilarious)

Bluenose II at The GMHC 4:50AM 8/31/08

The Bluenose II- It Doesn’t Suck

Schooner Festival- While The City Sleeps

No crowds, no lines, unfettered access.  That is my world at 4:50 AM when most people are deep in REM sleep.  I need some coffee.

Studio VO- Bronze Sculpture

Every time you turn around Bob shows you some incredible piece of art in a totally different medium.  Here is a bronze sculpture he did.

Studio VO- Bronze Sculpture, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Spirit Of Massachusetts 4:50AM 8/24/08

Spirit Of Massachusetts 4:50AM 8/24/08, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Toby Burnham Pitchforks Fish Racks

Toby uses bluefish racks for bait.  it is cheaper than herring and stays in the bait bags longer.

 

Bluenose II At The GMHC

Open gates early in the morning= Joey getting down to the docks to take some shots, SWEET!

Sure you’re gonna see a gazillion pictures taken during the daylight hours of the schooners over the next couple days, but who else is cranking down the deserted docks to get you these kinds of shots in the middle of the night?

If you click the picture and then select “all sizes” you can see this picture full size and with beautiful clarity. The deep rich color of the wood on deck is amazing.

Bluenose II At The GMHC, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

International Dory Races Eliminations 8/23/08

Junior Dory Race Crew Prepares The Dory

Spirit Of Massachusetts At Rose’s Marine