MY RANT! Opinions Are Like……….

Most know that Saying: “Opinions are Like a……. everyone has one”.

I recently read a comment saying; Joey is “Lofty” and can be a bit rude with his language and I’m deleting my subscription to GMG.

The Title of his blog is GMG ” My life on the Dock”

Have You ever hung around with a Lobsterman, Fishermen,  factory worker or even a tie wearing office worker! The crap that comes out of our mouths ,Comments about our life, wife, families, etc. is disgusting!  Only nice disgusting stuff. But it helps us get through a day of sometimes mindless work to support our families. That person may not know what her Husband talks like at work. Unless he works in a Monestary I’m sure he’s used a few choice words in his life.

This is Joey’s Blog, His VOICE, His feelings, His view of this city, The view of people he thought you may want to hear. The images they see of GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS! Maybe if they spent some time “Over The Bridge” they could understand.

 Just like TVor Radio you can change the station. Just click on Iliveinafantasyworld.com if you don’t want to hear his or our shit.

I have to stick up for Joey on this one. He is far from stuck up, or Lofty. He gives a great amount of his time promoting Gloucester and the Businesses,  Artists, Organizations and Individuals that make up this wacko Town. He never asks for Kickbacks, Free Meals, Services or whatever.  He pays for his own meals at Restaurants he promotes here.

 BUT, He can be a pain in the Ass. Such as; Calling 30 minutes before the Rockyneck New Years day Swim or the 1st Gloucester triathlon to get some video for the Blog (just a few of my experiences with GMG), Having Sharon risk her life in the toilet of the Schooner Spirit of Massachusetts to bring computer bound People an experience they may never have. Joey asks for nothing in return. There are no ads on the blog to create revenue to help pay for internet access or programs or Hardware to help make the GMG Blog better. It comes out of his own pocket and time.  He can be a great guy. Sometimes. 🙂    A little F ‘n Nuts, sure Can’t we all. Look in the mirror before you judge someone else. I’m sure some of my posts have caused Joey some problems. I know Mary will never read GMG Because of my Valentines card I posted. But get a life, Have a sense of humor. Enjoy His “Little Slice of his life on the Dock” or whatever he calls this F’d up Blog.  Does anybody really read this blog?

I’m sorry to RANT! But in the the words of my Sweet Sicilian Grandfather, You can kiss my Italian ASS if you don’t like it! (It sounds classier in Italian)

OH, By the way Happy St. Patricks Day to all my Irish Friends!

Here’s a Free Plug for you Sharon!

Joey, you can delete this post  anytime if you’d like.

If you have a problem with this post you can contact me at Frontiero@hotmail.com

Or through Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

DB OUT!

Captains Courageous Festival a Full day of Activities

Captains Courageous Festival presented by seARTS March 6th.  A full day of activities from 9:00 AM through 9:30 PM.   Reading by a cast of many at Cape Ann Museum, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, and Cape Ann Art Haven. 

Link to  Play slideshow

Cape Ann Community Cinema presented the Three Sheets to the Wind,  The Cape Ann sea Shanty Singers & Musicians  and Captains Courageous (1937 film) with Spencer Tracy & Lionel Barrymore.

Videos of the Readings and the Cape Ann Shanty Singers.

Sorry for the long posting, but I will be on holiday for the next two weeks.

Check out seARTS  http://www.searts.org/events.htm

 

Kipling in Gloucester – talk by Author David McAveeney

 
Kipling in Gloucester & Captains Courageous
 A talk by author David McAveeney at The Bookstore of Gloucester 

Two days before the launch of the Captains Courageous Festival David McAveeney, Gloucester resident and author of Kipling in Gloucester: The Writing of Captains Courageous, will present a talk, followed by Q & A, about Rudyard Kipling, his time in Gloucester and the writing of Captains Courageous.      

Kipling in Gloucester explores how Kipling came to America and to Gloucester and how this foreign writer with little American experience and no fishing experience developed what has become the defining story of the Gloucester fisherman.”  David McAveeney, Kipling in Gloucester

Origin of the title Captains Courageous  

  

 

 

  

 

 

BOWL PAINTING for Open Door Food Pantry

      

Art Haven Hosted a Free Bowl painting event to support the Open Door Food Pantry. This event is sponsored by the Cape Ann Community Time Bank with the help of Marty Morgan.

As always when Art Haven is involved, the place is packed and enthusiastic kids show up with all their talent

Play slideshow and view photos

Watch Video below

Bass Rock’s Motel Roof ends up on 13th Green

Part of the Roof blew off in Thursday’s storm, and also up-rooted a tree on the 13th green at Bass Rocks Golf Course.  Some Golfers were happy the tree is gone, but Tracey the owner of the motel was not thrilled about the roof.   Click on photos to enlarge.

Rockport Art Association 1960s Summer Dances

I was recently at the Rockport Art Association for the seARTS annual meeting.

As I headed back to the Art building in the back, old memories passed through my head.

Even though it was cold and rainy, the memories of warm summer nights, heading down to Rockport, to attend the RAA dances.   Back then it was a great opportunity for locals to meet kids from out-of-state, who were vacationing with their parents.  Some of those memories are another story. 

It was amazing that they trusted us in the beautiful surroundings of all that art.

This video clip shows some of the local art today, recommend going down and taking a look, and a clip of how teenagers danced in the 60’s.  If you recognize yourself in the video, you may want to keep it to yourself at least that is my intention.

Enjoy a blast from the past.

This video clip shows some of the local art today, recommend going down and taking a look, and a clip of how teenagers danced in the 60’s.  If you recognize yourself in the video, you may want to keep it to yourself, at least I am.

Enjoy a blast from the past.   (Note: video is from a dance at the GHS not at RAA)

Joey’s BUMMIN!!!

What a Bummer!

The Night GMG Hits One Million Joey’s Power is Out!

He authorized me to THANK EVERYONE for their Good Wishes and Support.

(He should know Better by now.)

Thanks for the Fun Times Joey!

Donuts for everyone down at the Dock Sunday Morning at 6:00 am

SEE YOU ALL THERE!!

JOEYS BUMMIN'

Gloucester High School Theater Program – Dress Rehearsal

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The Gloucester High School Theater Program Dress Rehearsal for their performance of   “The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter”.   This video contains their off stage last-minute preparation and anticipation.  Sophi Hopkins demonstrates her dedication to the program and the students, and her tireless effort to making them successful.               Also Play slideshow  

First Sunrise for 2010 and a Polar Dip

This was my first video for the New Year.  It was submitted to Joey to post in GoodMorningGloucester, but he pulled it after only one hour, because it did not meet his high standards for the blog.  To meet his standards I did some editing, and it can now be viewed on GoodMorningGloucester.       

This video, features:

  • The first Sun rise of the New Year
  • Contagious Laughter
  • Wardrobe Malfunction [Edited for GMG]
  • and a JFK Quote

 Hope you enjoy it.

1M Celebration Practice

Joey and Sharon Practice their Celebration Lap in preparation 

for the 1 millionth Blog Visitor.

C’mon Guys Act like you’ve been there before.

Horses on Good Harbor Beach – Enjoying the Sun

Saturday was a beautiful day, it seemed that everyone was out, and enjoying Good Harbor Beach, not just people walking their dogs, but their HORSES.

Munch-Kin and Jessie from a far, looked like two very very large dogs, and they also enjoyed the good weather at the beach.

Winter Bash – Three Time Winner Virginia Burke

Virginia Burke of Beverly Mass was the Winner of the Cape Ann Animal Aid – Winter Bash Raffle, held at Cruiseport Feb 20th.   She adopted her dog “Tank” about a year ago from the Cape Ann Animal Aid, and after winning the raffle (a 42″ Panasonic Flat Screen TV ) they decided to re-donate the prize, back to the shelter to help raise money for the new facilities..

Ginny is a Three Time Winner, she has Tank, won a TV, and donated to a worthy cause.

Behind the Scenes GMG Gallo Prod Part II

Another snipet of Joey;s interviews at Gallo Productions.

Thank God Joey has a good sense of humor.

Horses on Good Habor Beach

Video to Follow…..Beautiful Day to take your pet for a walk … even if it’s horse.

Behind the Scenes – taping GMG at Gallo Productions – Part 1

This behind the scenes is a sort clip of some of the initial set up that goes into the taping process.  There are many instructions, and setting up lighting, microphones, where to sit, and most important WHAT NOT TO DO.

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W. G. Brown’s Department Store

I was in the Cape Ann Historical Museum on 27 Pleasant Street, doing a project and came across a painting I had not seen in years.  W. G. Brown’s Department store was the place to buy that special gift, and hanging on the wall was this massive painting of the owner.

In the museum library, there it was on the wall where I was taking photos of old Captains Courageous books.  I extend many thanks to Rhonda Faloon and Stephanie Bucks who have helped me so much the past few days.

I thought I would share with your readers.

Little Dinghies!

Little Dinghies!

Oh C’mon, It’s not what you think!

It’s about how they get out to their Lobster Boats in Rockport Harbor.

 

Http://www.frontierogallery.com

While You Were Sleeping

Stage Fort Sunrise 01.17.2010
Stage Fort Sunrise 01.17.2010
Stage Fort Sunrise 01.17.2010