Showing off my Camera skills
While Paul M shows off his new Kayak.
Pass the Dramamine, Please.
Tag: Paul Morrison
Who Loves Ya, Baby? A Good Kind of Rant
All this just to share a quote
After Reading GMG the last few weeks. It got me to realize what kind of person this “Blogger extraordinaire” Joey is. I’ll always say he’s a pain in the Ass. But he’s more than that. It’s hard for me to find the right words. I’m not a writer so I have no Idea why he ever asked me to be a GMG Author. I’m just a Ball Buster. I can’t help myself. Joey has censored some of my Posts and comments to save me from myself, and the GMG readers. Someday I may thank him for that.
BUT! I do love the Guy. His passion for this GMG Thing is unstoppable. I’ve been asked a few times how much Joey makes off of GMG.
When I tell them “NOTHING” They’ll either respond with; “Why Bother” or “That’s a lot of work for nothing”. For Joey it’s not Work, or I think a “bother” at all to the Guy. Look what he’s been doing the last few months on these Pages. The content has been unbelievably Entertaining, Fast Paced and sometimes Touching.
I want to thank Joey for including me in this Thing. I’ve met a lot of great people here; “Fellow GMG Authors” and Artists. He’s also taught me how to present my ideas without pissing off too many people. Joey has put up with a lot of my crap the past seven months, but he kinda asked for it when he signed me up. I thought of this after I texted him today, I could picture him Cringe when he read it. I could’nt stop laughing to myself after I got his reply. I had some great laughs at Joey’s, Sharon’s, Mr. Morrisons and my own expense. I wouldn’t Trade that for anything.
All that just to Share a Quote and a Question I always ask myself. First the Quote. I thought of Joey when I read this;
Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.
— Dale Carnegie
Now the question;
Does anybody really Read This GMG Thing?
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**BREAKING NEWS** well, not really
While I was at the State Fish Pier. enjoying a home brewed cup of Coffee and reading my new Book
“The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Provence”(I may be as F’D Up as he was) this morning. I looked up and spotted a fast moving object heading my way. Man, those Seagulls can fly when they get a Tail Wind! Then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a very slow, sluggish and weighted down surface vessel. Oh, it was Paul Morrison in his new Surge Kayak hugging the State Fish Pier. what a Beautiful colored (not Paul’s beat red face) Kayak, Light blue top with white hull. Very Sleek! (again, not Paul Morrison).
After Tossing Paul a couple of Lattof Farms Monkey Breads from Rockport, Ma.
He headed off into the Sunset, I mean Sunrise.
But, Really. He was moving pretty Fast. That new Boat will do him good in next years Blackburn Challenge. He has a little work to do getting out of the thing. But I promised not to say anything about that. If I had some Manbags I’d be out there with him on Sunday Mornings.
Here are a few Photos of Paul and his Kayak from today;
Http://.www.FrontieroGallery.com
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David Cox 2010 Blackburn Challenge Photos Including Our Boy Paul Morrison Stuffed Into His Kayak!
More to come with a slide show
PAUL MORRISON ON HIS QUEST FOR BEER!
Siren Song
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Our Chum Paul Sent In By Jim Hughs
Mr. Morrison’s BIG Adventure
I caught Paul at the Staging area for the Blackburn Challenge earlier today. He gave me a quick Geology Lesson and his stratergy for finishing the Race. Did you know there are Salt Dikes here on Cape Ann? Neither did I. I’ll have to do some Research. Paul is prepared for everything. He’s got his compass attached to the Bow so he does’nt end up In Portsmouth. His Iphone with his Family monitoring his position so he does’nt stray to the nearest Martini Bar and plenty of energy bars and Bananas.
The most important thing I learned was how to fill your Kayak up with water, PEE, Then pump the waste water out. That will also help keep The Great White Sharks Away.
Goodluck Paul! See you at the Finish Line.
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Paul, a Kitten, and a Shark
Sorry Paul, but the hair was too awesome to not accentuate!
Here you go Fearless Leader:
Ta Da!
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Paul Morrison Eaten By A Shark Photo Shop Contest
Paul Morrison Represents!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
In honor of our Paul Morrison entering The Blackburn challenge in a dinky kayak while Jaws lurks we of course will run a contest poking fun of said situation. (it’s what we do here)
Use this picture and photoshop Paul getting eaten by a Shark. The Best Photoshop job will win a free T Shirt!
send your photoshop job to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com
Here’s mine-
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Another One Of Those Killer Weekends Blackburn Challenge- Chamber Auction- Block Party
Uhmmmm in case you hadn’t been keeping up we have another one of those Gloucester Weekends where the cultural activities are bountiful.
Tonight we will be at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Auction having a blast. Many bargains to be had and competitive fun bidding for items.
click pic for info-
Then tomorrow morning Saturday you have the Blackburn Challenge-a huge event that has grown into quite the spectacle-
click the pic for more info-
Our own Paul Morrison is registered for the Blackburn Challenge number 124 in his Wilderness Systems Sealution 16” 6 Kayak with the GMG Stickers all over it. Just look for the funky spiked up gray hair- That’s out guy!
You can read about Paul’s yearlong training regimen for the Blackburn Challenge here It will be interesting to see if Paul comes back whole or if the Great White uses his Kayak for a toothpick after thoroughly enjoying Paul’s Monkeybread lined intestines for a mid-morning snack.
And then of course Saturday night the fabulous Downtown Gloucester Block Party kicks off it’s second Block Party of the summer.
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Highlights of this Saturday’s Block Party:
Al fresco dining at
Dog Bar, La Trattoria, Espresso’s, Jalapeno’s, Sugar Magnolia’s, the Franklin, Passports, Valentino’s
And a big block party welcome to new restaurant Giuseppe’s! They will be serving inside for their first ever block party…
8:30PMish
Cinema Under the Stars
in the Blackburn Parking Lot
featuring The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming — Bring Your Own Chair or Blanket!
On the inflatable big screen — an incredible “not to be missed” experience
5:00PM-7:00PM
Kids’ Art Activities at Art Haven, 180B Main Street
7:00PM Whale Processional down Main Street
starting at Art Haven.
All children, families and whale lovers are encouraged to join the processional.
The children attending Art Haven have created a papier mache humpback whale from recyclable materials, which will lead the way through Main Street accompanied by Yankee Fleet’s Doodles the Whale and giant Under the Sea Puppets.
5PM-8PM Art Room Boutique Reception — Wine and light fare
3 Center Street
featuring Gloucester Mysteries
the Photography of Nubar Alexanian
7:30PM-10:30PM Open Mic at Art Haven
Entertainment in front of Espresso’s Restaurant
Entertainment in the Cape Ann Savings Bank Park
Dancing in the streets!
SHOPPING!
Come meet friends new and old and
have a great time
at the block party!
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Everyone Be Sure To Thank Paul Morrison For His Contributions
It was good knowing you Paul. Hopefully you’ll make it through The Blackburn Challenge but in the event that the Great White Shark that’s been circling the Cape gets you I’d like you to know that I appreciate all your contributions to GMG.
PS will you turn your editing keys over to your daughter for the wikipedia editing on the GMG entry before the race?
TIA
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I Think He’s Gonna Need A Bigger Boat
With all the Hype of The Sighting of a Great White Shark off of Gloucester by Seven Seas Whale Watch and the upcoming Blackburn Challenge. GMG’s Thoughts and Prayers go out to our own Paul Morrison. Paul will be braving the Shark infested waters of cape ann next weekend in his quest to finish the 20 mile round the Cape Race in record time in a Kayak. A Kayak? Unfortunately Paul has been fatting himself up with a intense tour of Cape Ann Restaurants and Martini Bars. Biologists have speculated that warmer water and an abundance of bait fish have attracted these sharks to Cape Ann. But we all know they were attracted to all the well fed Tourists and Locals who dine in all the great restaurants Cape Ann has to offer.
We all Toast Paul In his Quest;
“Here’s to swimmin’ with Bowed Legged Women!”
GOOD LUCK PAUL!
We’re all Rooting for you!
BRING SOME SHARK REPELLANT WITH YOU NEXT WEEKEND.
http://www.gloucesterwhalewatching.com/cape_ann_whale_sightings/Great_White_Shark.html
http://www.blackburnchallenge.com/Blackburn.html
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World Cup Fever Hits GMG
World Cup Fever Has Hit The Offices of GMG!
A recent Pickup Game has left a few of us Battered and Bruised so I’m taking some time off after this Game.
It was’nt a fair Match up, Three against two.
The two Teams were;
“The Ball Busters”
Paul Morrison and Paul Frontiero
VS.
“The Three Stooges”
Frank Ciolino, Sharon Lowe, Joey
I Still Can’t figure out who won.
Can You?
http://www.FrontieroGallery.com
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For Paul Morrison-
Cairn on the Cob? Sorry! 🙂
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Land of Ktulu submitted to the GMG Flickr Group By halibut2
I know Paul Morrison likes to stack up rocks. He uses the term cairns to describe the stacked up balanced rocks.
The pictures here are from halibut2 and were taken on May Day at Halibut Point. The video is from pro rocker-stacker Bill Dan.
From the wikipedia page for cairns-
A cairn (carn in Irish, carnedd in Welsh, càrn in Scots Gaelic) is a human-made pile of stones, often in conical form. They are usually found in uplands, on moorland, on mountaintops, or near waterways.
If you’re looking for something to do why not head out to Halibut Point, make some cairns, take some pics and submit them here to GMG
There’s also The Rocker : World Wide Phenomenon a blog with some great pictures and videos of Cairns
Land of Ktulu, originally uploaded by halibut2.
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Hey Paul Morrison Can We Get An Update On Your Training Regimen?
Paul I know you threw down the gauntlet and asked folks to join you in training for the Blackburn Challenge. I’ve been getting emails, phone calls, fax, smoke signals, text messages, pony express telegraphs, tweets and all other sorts of correspondence and they all want to know- How is Paul Morrison’s training going for the Blackburn Challenge? So how ’bout an update ol chap?
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Inspiration for Paul Morrison
Photos from the 2008 Blackburn Challenge
I think everyone in Gloucester is involved in Helping Jimmy T. Get on Survivor.
After that Goal is Accomplished we have to start Helping out GMG’s own Paul Morrison cross the finish line at the 2010 Blackburn Challenge.
If you see Paul in any local Restaurants or Bars wish him luck and make sure he’s eating and drinking only the healthy stuff. The Challenge is only a few months away and we want Paul in top physical condition. Paul, Here’s a few Photos at the 2008 Blackburn Challenge finish line to inspire you.
http://blackburnchallenge.com/
Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com
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Being A GMG Contributor Makes You Famous!
Just ask Paul Morrison. He can’t go anywhere nowadays without being recognized.
Being A GMG Contributor Makes You Famous!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Merry Christmas From GMG
We’re Bustin’ Out All The Moves For You This XMAS Season!
Unfortunately I don’t have pics of Mike Lindberg or Frank Gentile- but they are in here in spirit.
Send your own ElfYourself eCards
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Paul Morrison Represents!
Paul Morrison Represents!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Good Morning Gloucester 