Tag: gloucester

Goose Cove Bridge, circa 1940

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Goose Cove, on a frosty day, with the tide coming in under the bridge. Alice Curtis shot this from the Greenbelt side of the cove, where we have hiking trails today.
Goose Cove, on a frosty day, with the tide going out under the bridge. Alice Curtis shot this from the western side of the cove.

With Thanks and Appreciation to Our GMG FOBS and Commenters

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Gloucester Harbor City Hall sunset ©Kim Smith 2013

To our readers who drop in often, to our readers who drop in occasionally, to our commenters, and to all our FOB’s ~

A Heartfelt Thank You!

Thank you for stopping in to visit and thank you for your thoughtful and much appreciated comments and feedback throughout the year. Wishing you all the best in the coming new year!

A Tribute to Alice May Curtis, 1871-1961

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
I own 4,000 of Alice M. Curtis's original negatives, and other material. Born in Gloucester in 1871, Alice passed away in this city 90 years later. In this self portrait, she's reflected with her tripod in her dresser mirror. I think it's about time I published this photo and gave her some credit. She photographed ordinary things, such as her friends' gardens and indoor arrangements. In the future, this will be invaluable documentary coverage of how people lived at that time.
I own 4,000 of Alice M. Curtis’s original negatives, and other material. Born in Gloucester in 1871, Alice passed away in this city 90 years later. In this self portrait, she’s reflected with her tripod in her dresser mirror. I think it’s about time I published this photo and gave her some credit. She photographed ordinary things, such as her friends’ gardens and indoor arrangements. In the future, this will be invaluable documentary coverage of how people lived at that time.

Reflections at Brace Cove and Niles Pond

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Brace Cove Haror Seal copy

Our plane was delayed 7 hours en route to Cincinnati for Christmas. Fortunately, we were able to stay in contact with the airline from home. My daughter Liv and I went for a walk along the berm dividing Brace Cove and Niles Pond while waiting to leave. As we were looking at the sun setting over Niles Pond, we by chance turned towards Brace Cove and were captivated by the vibrant colors reflected in the windows of the home on the point. Magically a Harbor Seal swam onto the scene and scootched up on the rock and he too, caught the last of the sun’s fleeting light!

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Christmas Eve!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Christmas Eve! I took this photo at a Christmas party on East Main Street, looking across Smith Cove. The sailboat was decorated with lights, as was the crane at Bickford's boat yard on Rocky Neck. Co-owner Marco Taormina did that every year. He was a gruff but likable character. He loved to drink his "green grenades," which were bottles of Heineken beer.
Christmas Eve! I took this photo at a Christmas party on East Main Street, looking across Smith Cove. The sailboat was decorated with lights, as was the crane at Bickford’s boat yard on Rocky Neck. Co-owner Marco Taormina did that every year. He was a gruff but likable character. He loved to drink his “green grenades,” which were bottles of Heineken beer.

Beautiful Morning After Snowfall in East Gloucester Square

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Beacon marine Basin © Kim Smith 2013Beacon Marine Basin ~ Click photos to view full size

Wednesday morning East Gloucester was especially beautiful although, is anywhere not magically beautiful after a new fallen snow? While photographing around the neighborhood, I nearly ran into Frieda on her way into her shop, Again and Again (with lots of terrific gift items for last minute shoppers). After photographing down by the North Shore Art Association I stopped in to say hello to Frieda and Beth at Again and Again (see yesterday’s post).

Leaving the shop, and while admiring Duckworth’s wreath and lovely holiday decor, I met Ken Duckworth outside his bistro. We had a friendly chat and I was reminded of what a fabulous neighborhood is ours. At that moment I was thinking not of the beauty that surrounds, but of our wonderful neighbors.

Maritime Heritage center ©Kim Smith 2013Maritime Center from Smith’s Cove

Duckworth's ©Kim Smith 2013Duckworth’s in the Snow

Dinner at Duckworth’s Bistrot anytime of the year, but most especially during the holidays, is always a very special treat. Plan to go soon for your Duckworth’s fix because I believe they close for several weeks during. January.

East main Street snow © Kim Smith 2013Snowy Morning East Main Street

Pine cones snow ©Kim Smith 2013 copyGlitter Pine Cones

Duckworth's wreath ©Kim Smith 2013Duckworth’s Wreath

This is the first little batch of photos after Tuesday’s snowfall. I don’t like to post too many full-size photos in the same post because it bumps my fellow contributors too far down the page. I’ll post more from Wednesday morning’s after snowfall tomorrow.

LIVE EATS! Mamie’s Kitchen

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

I went into Mamie’s Kitchen today hungry, and clueless. I asked Chris “What should I have?” and he said “I have some linguica my family made!” “Sold!” I said, and told him “Make how you would do it for yourself.”  And as you can see from the photos below, I made the right choice. Always trust Chris, or Alicia for that matter, too!

Linguica sub, w side of choice.

You can almost smell it through your dirty computer screen, can’t ya?!

Subway doesn’t have sandwich artists, Mamie’s does. #keepinitreal

Calling All Men for Men’s Night ~ Thursday December 19th

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Today I stopped in at Savour Wine and Cheese to pick up some holiday treats. Chef Matt Beach and Kathleen are looking forward to again hosting all the men shoppers. I heard that last year the shop was packed! Savour is just bursting with wonderful gifts-beautiful cheeses, imported meats, and appetizing treats from around the world, along with their stellar beer and wine offerings. Chef is preparing a delicious selection of appetizers to keep you fortified for a night of shopping, and select beer and wine will be available for tasting.

Have a great night and I hope you get all your shopping done!

Savour Wine and Cheese

Second Annual Men’s Night

Thursday, December 19th, 5-8 pm

Beer and Port Tasting

All complimentary ~

Take 10% off all purchases!unnamed

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GoPro car mount: A snowy ice drive up to Sista Felicia’s house on football Sunday!

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

Barry had the gang over for some football, and I was running late!

“Displaced By Fishing War” by Sean Horgan

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Excellent article in the Gloucester Daily Times, written by Sean Horgan, published December 12, 2013.

“Joe Orlando still wakes up in the night, when the wind is whistling, and wonders if he should go down to the Gloucester House and make sure the Padre Pio’s lines are secure.

There still are days when the longtime Gloucester fisherman, as if lured by something invisible and irresistible, finds himself heading toward the dock to check on his boat.

“I say to myself, ‘What am I doing’?” Orlando said.

He is doing what he’s done for the past 30 years, what he’s done since he bought the 65-foot steel fishing boat in 1983 in partnership with his sister Angela Sanfilippo and her husband John.

There’s only problem: Orlando no longer owns the Padre Pio.”

Read the full article here:

Displaced by Fishing War: Gloucesterman haunted by urge to go to sea and loss of vessel

Padre Pio ©Kim Smith 2012Beautiful Padre Pio, Gloucester

More posts on GMG about the Padre Pio:

GLOUCESTER AT WORK

Game Over. It’s A Sad Day For Gloucester

In the face of a storm! The Green Monster!

Posted on by Lowell Peabody
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Even as a storm gets ready to blanket Cape Ann, there are clear signs of hope around! 59 Days until Spring Training!!

Updated With Up Close Photos!!! Holy Canoli Batman!!! Anyone Know What Kind Of Stealthy Boats Were Zipping Around Yesterday?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Photo from Dec 7, 2013

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Could it be this?

Combatant Craft Assault (CCA)

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Mark Anderson Sends Photos From Dun Fudgin Boat Ramp Behind The High School  It isn’t just the Airforce using Stealth Technology

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Today !Flea Market/Auction Dec 6th. 5-8pm

Posted on by Joanne

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Friday December 6th, 2013 Cape Ann Auction continues it’s “First Friday of the Month” evening sales. Last month we billed it as an indoor yard sale. But since we had over one dozen other people setting up with us, most who’ve signed on again!5-8pm. Doors open at 5pm sharp, sorry, NO EARLY BIRDS.  
1 Lexington Ave (In the Charles Jones Hall at the MLCC) 
Magnolia Village in Gloucester, MA 01930So this time, CAA is changing up the theme a little bit and we’re billing it as a flea mark & auction.  We’re looking into the possibility of this becoming permanent and growing event.First, we’re calling it a flea market, because most of the people that set up sold pretty cool vintage or antique items.At 7 pm promptly, CAA will put up lots on the auction block that were displayed earlier in the flea market as AUCTION ONLY items. This will be different from our usual seated auctions in the following ways:

  1. There won’t be any seating.
  2. It will be a “cash only” auction, meaning that each item will be paid for in cash, immediately after we sell it. (So bring plenty of change!)
  3. After Cape Ann Auction is finished selling it’s auction lots, it will open up the floor to flea market vendors who want to sell some of their items at auction.

If you live on or near the North Shore, or plan on visiting during this time, please help spread the word about this fun event! We appreciate any Facebook Shares, Tweets, Google Plus adds,  email forwards etc.

Thanks, we hope to see you there! Don’t forget, there won’t be any early birds allowed in.

Ladies’ Night 2013

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
It was the traditional Ladies' Night, and they sure came out. Santa even stopped in, and here he is with up and coming painter Laureen Maher and Janet Crary. They'll both be at the preview opening party at the Magnolia Historical tomorrow: https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/magnolia-historical-society-art-show-poster31.jpg
It was the traditional Ladies’ Night, and they sure came out. Santa even stopped in, and here he is with up and coming painters Laureen Maher and Janet Crary. They’ll both be at the preview opening party at the Magnolia Historical tomorrow: https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/magnolia-historical-society-art-show-poster31.jpg And what’s in that white cup? Must be coffee. Taken in front of my gallery.

As the night was winding down, Main Street was enveloped in fog. Fortunately, it didn't rain during Ladies' Night. I drove down a part of the Boulevard, saw groups of people heading home from Downtown, all holding shopping bags. It was a good night. When I got into my car it was 50º. Can't complain about that. Uniformed police were out there, but cutting parkers some slack. Looking to protect the public from those over the limit. Thank you.
As the night was winding down, Main Street was enveloped in fog. Fortunately, it didn’t rain during Ladies’ Night. I drove down a part of the Boulevard, saw groups of people heading home from Downtown, all holding shopping bags. It was a good night. When I got into my car it was 50º. Can’t complain about that. Uniformed police were out there, but cutting Ladies’ Night parkers some slack. Thank you.