My View of Life on the Dock
Somehow, lost in the beauty of Essex’s Conomo Point with views of open water, far away dunes and the Essex River, the boathouses and barns can slip into the background.
A little early recon to check out the spooky, creepy, scary haunts awaiting the Tricksters and Treaters! Looks like a night of fright…
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You can question my haphazard route, but it’s hard to question the picturesque nature of where we live. Amazing. Home to Manchester from Gloucester, via Magnolia.
Saturday morning saw the first of the Halloween Trick or Treaters with the Wobblin’ Goblins Parade. Starting at Town Hall, the parade proceeded through Town with stops at the stores along the way for treats. The parade ended at the Community Center with a Goblin Party.
With a 22-18 win over the Amesbury Indians Friday night at Hyland Field, the Manchester Essex Hornets secured their place in the post season playoffs. Coming from behind several times in the game, the Hornets fought back and put it away with a touchdown and 2 point conversion with less than 40 seconds left to play. A key to the win had to be the late 4th quarter defensive stop made by the Hornets on a 3rd and VERY short attempt by Amesbury setting up the offense with good field position and just enough time.
I seem to get on lists like this listing great and sometimes questionable job opportunities, but this one I might have to check out! Among the usual Pizza Hut Shift Managers, CVS Managment trainees, Night Life Photography Interns on the Riviera (Hmmmm..), and of course Rent a Centers, check it out “Neurology” at a Hospital in Boston no less!! I had no idea I could be qualified for such a profession, but sign me up quick!! Mom would be so proud!
At Hyland Field in Manchester the Boys Varsity Soccer team took on the Georgetown Royals in their final game of the season. At the half the Hornets were up 1-0 but the Royals fought back in the second half with 2 goals and took the win with a final score of 2-1
Well, every season comes to an end and Captain Dusty’s is no exception. With ice cream shops in Manchester, Beverly Farms, Essex and Salem Captain Dusty’s season’s ending days are marked with support and donations to charitable causes.
Friday, October 25, the Manchester store will be open from 12:00PM to 7:00PM and a donation equal to one-half of the days sales will be made to the Wellspring House in Gloucester.
Monday, October 28 will be the last day for the Essex store and again an amount equal to one-half of the days’ sales will be donated to the Wellspring House in Gloucester.
The Salem store will be closing for the season on Monday November 4th and an equal amount of the total ice cream sold will be donated to the Plummer House for Boys.
Finally, the Beverly Farms store is scheduled to hibernate on November 15th, but that date may get pushed up, so check. A donation will be made to the Beverly Boot Straps Food Pantry.
Check their FaceBook page for directions. https://www.facebook.com/captaindustys
Celebrate with ice cream one last time as Captain Dusty’s settles in for Winter and you will be helping support these North Shore charities too!
The Lady Hornets celebrated Senior Night at Hyland Field and after presenting the Ipswich Seniors flowers the Manchester Essex Seniors were announced and joined at midfield by their parents. The Hornets went on to play a strong game and seemed to gain momentum in the second half but fell to the Ipswich Tigers 3-2.
I was in New York for a couple of days and read about the Aerosol Art Center at 45 Davis Street in Long Island City. A mecca for graffiti (Aerosol Art) where the building owner has allowed artists to put their work on the walls of this 200,000 SF property. Organized through 5Pointz, permits have been awarded to the artists and each work stays for a set time and then is replaced with a new creation. Unfortunately, the property is now scheduled for demolition to make way for a couple of new condo towers, so i headed over to get some pictures before it is gone. If in NYC this is worth checking out! Great artwork and a unique setting!
Additional information at http://www.5pointz.com and http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/5pointz-meet-wrecking-ball-article-1.1433201
While in New York recently I checked out a fruit and vegetable cart at 93rd and 2cnd. Got to speak with a few other people at the cart too. Overall pretty grumpy crowd of former football and baseball fans… Even though they decided I was not to be liked, I was allowed to represent GMG!
A great window display! Walk by 15 Washington Street in Gloucester for a great Fall scene. The window display is better than the pictures but I admit got caught in a “Peter Pan” moment seeing the boy floating…
The Hornets played the Lynnfield Pioneers to a 0-0 tie at Hyland Field in Manchester Monday October 14, 2013. Lots of chances with one incredible shot bouncing off the crossbar, the ground and a few other things but not getting in the net!
22 boats were entered for the fifth running of the Cardboard Boat Regatta in Manchester on Sunday October 13, 2013. Awards were presented for fastest racers and, based on votes cast during the event, the People’s Choice Awards.
Race Results
Kids Division
People’s Choice Awards:
The view over Winthrop Field towards the farm in Manchester has been taken many times, but does not get old, at least not for me. In Essex I sat waiting in the Marsh across from Farnham’s for hours to catch the Egret in flight.. Well, actually I picked up Chowda and walked across the street and there he was, ready to take off! Sometimes you just get lucky! Click on images for larger view.
Do not miss this event! Come down and cheer these “sailors” on! See who floats and who …well… doesn’t!! Event details at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CardboardBoat?ref=br_tf and blogged at http://mbtshauntedregatta.blogspot.com
20 boats already entered and apparently there’s room for more!
The Manchester Essex Hornets varsity field hockey team defeated the Lynnfield Pioneers 5-3 at Coach Field In Manchester. Manchester Essex dominated play for most of the game though after cruising to a 3-1 first half lead Lynnfield was able to strike back within 1 goal to close the first half. The second half saw Manchester Essex again dominate the ball pushing the score up to 5-2 before Lynnfield could find the back of the net once more for the final score. Manchester Essex’s record is now 10-0-1 CAL while Lynnfield falls to 7-4-2
On Wednesday, the Manchester Essex Hornets hosted the Hamilton Wenham Generals and at the end the teams were tied 0-0. A hard fought game neither team could establish an advantage until the Generals were awarded a penalty shot late in the second half. Hornets goalie Alex Taliaferro came up with a big save and smothered the ball. The Hornets (3-6-2 CAL) will be at home on Friday to take on Masconomet (10-0-0 CAL) at 3:45, Hyland Field.
Around the City East Main and Eastern Pt Roads
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