Rich & Hollis Laprade Represent!

 

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Hi Joey,

Greetings from the two residents of Worcester who consider Gloucester our home away from home. Wista and Glosta share some defining, essential characteristics. Both are hard working communities, populated with real people who are proud of their heritages and willing to struggle for their futures.

It was very nice meeting you yesterday. The three lobsters were delicious and the GMG sticker was a fitting dessert.

As promised, here are some names to go with the pic you snapped of us yesterday while we were literally “holding the bag”: Rich & Hollis Laprade

For what it’s worth, attached are some pictures we took at Good Harbor this morning at sunrise. The light was changing by the second, so the atmosphere was unbelievably dynamic. Couple that with an astronomically low tide and the place was magic this morning.

Rich 

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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"

Surfing at Good Harbor

I’ve been taking a break from posting recently because I was on my Gloucester vacation and totally took advantage of it by disconnecting myself from the world. It was wonderful!

Here are some surf pics. I still need a lot of practice but getting the hang of it. Look how beautiful that water is!

Lucky at Good Harbor Beach

During last nights lighting show I was lucky catching a lighting shot, and Mike from Delaware was lucky to find his lost car keys in the dark.

Good Harbor Beach – July 2010 Heat Wave

Relief from the Heat made Good Harbor Beach the place to be.

 Everyone was enjoying the water, kids, parents, lovers and even some surfers.

Enjoy the photos and the video.

Good Harbor Beach – 1889

As we sit at Good Harbor Beach in this 90 degree weather, we can also enjoy the house on the rocks, at 24 Bass Rocks Road.

The house is on the Trail of Thai Royalty and has been photographed for over a hundred years, see photo from 1889 below, courtesy of Amy Shapiro.

It was used as the Summer Home of the Siamese Legation

Also enjoy current photographs.

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND Demonstration Video at Good Harbor Beach

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND Demonstration Video at Good Harbor Beach

Thanks For Watching

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Good Harbor Beach – Baby in a Bucket and Boys will be Boys

Some scenes from Good Harbor Beach.

Baby in a Bucket and of course boys will be boys.

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FYI – I met  six friends and they staged this shot for me, I think I caught great light and color on these shots.

Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach and Thatcher Island 4:50AM 6/11/10

Some of my favorites to date- click for larger version-They make excellent screen savers.  If you want the full sized version I’d be happy to make one for you.

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Signs at Good Harbor Beach

 Friday June 4 was a beach day for some.  It was a beautiful day but only a few enjoyed it.

As I entered the parking lot, and was greeted by Mark Haverland, I noticed how many signs were posted, around that little booth.

The beach was not crowded, but the life guard was watching every person who ventured towards the water.

I also met a family from Concord, with their college aged daughters, I think the father was taking a break from tuition, and two women from Canada, Petra, and Ruth.  It is always interesting to talk to people and why they come to Gloucester, the response is always because they LOVE IT.  We are lucky!

Gloucester At Dawn- Good Harbor Beach 4:50AM 5/16/10