Tag: Rockport

Gull Cove, Rockport, circa 1930

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
From the top of Granite Pier, we see a lot of going on at Gull Cove. Granite cobblestones, probably from nearby Flat Ledge Quarry, are ready to be loaded onto barges or schooners. Small gauge railroad cars sit on the other side of the cove, ready to haul granite from the quarry on the other side of the Keystone Bridge. Granite Street passes over the bridge, and past the Rockport Granite Company building, which is built with granite, of course!
From the top of Granite Pier, we see a lot of going on at Gull Cove. Granite cobblestones, probably from nearby Flat Ledge Quarry, are ready to be loaded onto barges or schooners. Small gauge railroad cars sit on the other side of the cove, ready to haul granite from the quarry on the other side of the Keystone Bridge. Granite Street passes over the bridge, and past the Rockport Granite Company building, which is built with granite, of course!

This Guy!!

Posted on by Nichole S.

 

Meet my hero!  I love this guy!  If you need some work done on your house you’d be crazy to not call Matt Gardner.  Last year I saw a small platform deck on the sweetest little house in Nantucket and I took one distant photo from the end of the home owners’ long driveway.

With that photo and lots of babbling about what I love….and I what I really don’t like, Matt Gardner saw my vision (even when I wasn’t completely sure I could see it) and created what I consider a true work of art!  I am so smitten with our new deck I can’t even stand it!  Not only is he completely skilled, but he was patient, honest and reliable…which made working with him really wonderful.

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
It was the kind of morning to stay in bed, listen to the rain, and gaze out the window, my window. With the comforter pulled up under my chin, I thought about the past five months of hospitalization in three different facilities, and changes that occurred in each. In Addison Gilbert Hospital I was very ill and the stay was short. At Beverly Hospital I regained health, strength, and took my first "out--the-window" photo - heavy snow sticking to trees. Next was Den Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation, where I recovered strength and mobility. The window picture there was of a dark storm cloud fleeting across an otherwise blue sky. Today, at home in Rockport, the view was lush green leaves and rain dripping down the window pane.
It was the kind of morning to stay in bed, listen to the rain, and gaze out the window, my window. With the comforter pulled up under my chin, I thought about the past five months of hospitalization in three different facilities, and changes that occurred in each. In Addison Gilbert Hospital I was very ill and the stay was short. At Beverly Hospital I regained health, strength, and took my first “out–the-window” photo – heavy snow sticking to trees. Next was Den Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation, where I recovered muscle and mobility. The window picture there was of a dark storm cloud fleeting across an otherwise blue sky. Today, at home in Rockport, the view was lush green leaves and rain dripping down the window pane.
My motivation in taking these photos was to continue doing what I love to do, from a patient's bed. Each image can be interpreted as sad or hopeful. Yesterday I received a get well card from Gloucester's Ruth Pino, which waves a flag for us to follow: "Keep Calm and Carry On." Here in Pigeon Cove, I carry on.
My motivation in taking these photos was to continue doing what I love to do, from a patient’s bed. Each image can be interpreted as sad or hopeful. Yesterday I received a get well card from Gloucester’s Ruth Pino, which waves a flag for us to follow: “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Here in Pigeon Cove, I carry on.

Folly Cove, Rockport, 1930

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Folly Cove has historically been known for hosting small fishing boats in the hake fishery, and also for loading Cape Ann granite onto granite schooners. A breakwater was built there for that purpose by the Rockport Granite Company in 1906. Today, Folly Cove is known for its scuba diving and the "eat-in-the-rough" Lobster Pool Restaurant: http://www.lobsterpoolrestaurant.com/main/index.php
Folly Cove has historically been known for hosting small fishing boats in the hake fishery, and also for loading Cape Ann granite onto granite schooners. A breakwater was built there for that purpose by the Rockport Granite Company in 1906. Today, Folly Cove is known for its scuba diving and the “eat-in-the-rough” Lobster Pool Restaurant: http://www.lobsterpoolrestaurant.com/main/index.php

Fish Shack, Bradley Wharf, 1934

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
On the way to Motif No. 1, this shack belonged to lobsterman Tony Contrino for 70 years. He was also a Rockport Harbormaster.
On the way to Motif No. 1, this shack belonged to lobsterman Tony Contrino for 70 years. He was also a Rockport Harbormaster.

Sheltered in the Cove

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
I'm safely back in Pigeon Cove - Home. It feels like I have a new life. Again, thanks to all the professionals and friends who helped me along the way. I'll never forget you.
I’m safely back in Pigeon Cove – Home. It feels like I have a new life. Again, thanks to all the professionals and friends who helped me along the way. I’ll never forget you.

Homeward Bound

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Today, Sunday 6/8/14, I'm being discharged from the Rehab and going home. It has been a grueling five month journey. Along the way, I resided at three medical facilities that treated and nourished me back to health. Without them, I wouldn't be traveling the next path - to my home in Pigeon Cove. "One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time." Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) Pigeon Cove map 1852
Today, Sunday 6/8/14, I’m being discharged from the Rehab and going home. It has been a grueling five month journey. Along the way, I resided at three medical facilities that treated and nourished me back to health. Without them, I wouldn’t be traveling the next path – to my home in Pigeon Cove.
“One never reaches home, but wherever friendly paths intersect the whole world looks like home for a time.”
Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)
Pigeon Cove map 1852

Keith Lee of Rockport Came Home After 5 Years In The Air Force

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Keith Lee (with hat) of Rockport Came home Saturday to the loving arms of family and friends after serving 5 years in the Air Force as Senior Airmen attached to a convoy unit for two tours, feeding our Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan. Keith is happy to be home and is looking for work. Have, CDL, will travel. Call 978-471-8082 with work offers.

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Garden of Optimism

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
My rehabilitation garden, herbs of hope and happiness, as I joyously see it every morning. Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, with a Flowering Beauty. "Gardening is medicine that does not need a prescription ... And with no limit on dosage." - Author unknown Garden of Optimism grown from seed in in Gloucester, and generously given as a healing gift by Lise Breen.
My rehabilitation garden, herbs of hope and happiness, as I joyously see it every morning. Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, with a Flowering Beauty.
“Gardening is medicine that does not need
a prescription … And with no limit on dosage.”
– Author unknown
Garden of Optimism grown from seed in in Gloucester,
and generously given as a healing gift by Lise Breen.

 

“Helium” Directed by Emile Doucette

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

“Helium” is another highlight screened at the Red Shed Film Festival from local filmmaker Emile Doucette ~ 

To read more about the Red Shed Film Festival see previous posts on GMG:

Red Shed Film Festival Highlights

THE RED SHED FILM FESTIVAL AND BARBECUE ~ Coming This Saturday May 17th

 

Red Shed Film Festival Highlights

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Red Shed Film Festival ©Kim Smith 2014Red Shed Film Festival Organizers Michael Kelly, Henry Cooper, and Sarah Kelly

The Red Shed Film Festival had a tremendous turnout Saturday night. Festival organizers Henry Cooper, Michael Kelly, and Phil Hopkins were there hosting the screenings, and did a fabulous job running the event. I had a wonderful time and plan to participate again next year. Dining al fresco under the cherry trees on Wally’s Bistrot’s super delicious barbeque and Twin Lights soda just added to the fun.

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For the next few nights, I’ll post several of my favorite films screened at the festival. Some may have played previously on Good Morning Gloucester, but would be worth seeing again. I hope you enjoy them as much as did I!

The first film, To Hear the Music: The Opus 139 Project by Dennis Larson, is a nine-minute trailer to the larger project of the same name, and features our own Greg Bover!

The Opus 139 Project is an independent documentary film that tracks the progress of design and construction of a new pipe organ for Harvard University’s Memorial Church, built by the C.B. Fisk Pipe Organ Company of Gloucester, Massachusetts. For more information, please contact producer@tohearthemusic.com. Also, find The Opus 139 Project on Facebook and become a fan!

Rockport Festivals produced The Red Shed Film Festival as part of Motif No.1 Day in association with Granite Vision Video Production.

The Red Shed Film Festival Team:
Production: Henry Cooper, Michael Kelly, Sarah Kelly, and  Phil Hopkins,
Graphics: Darren Mason and Kylie Alexander

Cherry Tree ©Kim Smith 2014

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From System Failure to Pizza Success

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Part of OT (Occupational Therapy) is preparing to survive at home, including cooking in your kitchen. As the group discussed their favorite pizza parlors in Gloucester, I volunteered to make a pizza from scratch for everyone. I hadn't made one in 30 years. I mixed a simple pizza sauce and let it age in the 'fridge overnight. The next day I shaped the pizza dough with the guidance of staff member Kayla, who also throws pizzas for Sebastian's Pizza. After topping the sauced pizza with mozzarella cheese, onions, mushrooms, and linguica, it went into a hot oven on a hot stone. It tasted great, so I guess I'll survive when I'm released.
Part of OT (Occupational Therapy) is preparing to survive at home, including cooking in your kitchen. As the group discussed their favorite pizza parlors in Gloucester, I volunteered to make a pizza from scratch for everyone. I hadn’t made one in 30 years.
I mixed a simple pizza sauce and let it age in the ‘fridge overnight. The next day I shaped the pizza dough with the guidance of staff member Kayla, who also throws pizzas for Sebastian’s Pizza. After topping the sauced pizza with mozzarella cheese, onions, mushrooms, and linguica, it went into a hot oven on a hot stone. It tasted great, so I guess I’ll survive when I’m released.
GMG's Marty Luster made a short video of my PT/OT experience a few days later. it's worth watching, and comment #7 is worth reading. https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/fred-bodin-the-road-to-recovery/
GMG’s Marty Luster made a short video of my PT/OT experiences a few days later. it’s worth watching, and comment #7 is worth reading. https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/fred-bodin-the-road-to-recovery/

USS Indiana, First Battleship in Our Navy

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
In the early 1900's Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet conducted annual maneuvers in Sandy Bay, Rockport. The Battleship USS Indiana (BB1), commissioned in 1895, was part of that fleet. She was the US Navy's first battleship. The heavily armed and armored 350 foot long Indiana fought in the Spanish American War, and later served as a gun crew training ship in WWI.
In the early 1900’s Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet conducted annual maneuvers in Sandy Bay, Rockport. The Battleship USS Indiana (BB1), commissioned in 1895, was part of that fleet. She was the US Navy’s first battleship. The heavily armed and armored 350 foot long Indiana fought in the Spanish American War, and later served as a gun crew training ship in WWI.

Purple Haze

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Purple haze, all in my brain Lately things they don't seem the same Actin' funny, but I don't know why Excuse me while I kiss the sky Purple haze, all around Don't know if I'm comin' up or down Am I happy or in misery? What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me Sign on the Rehab campus. No, it's not about drugs, is it? Jimi Hendrix 1967
Purple haze, all in my brain
Lately things they don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny, but I don’t know why
Excuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple haze, all around
Don’t know if I’m comin’ up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Sign on the Rehab campus. No, it’s not about drugs, is it?
Jimi Hendrix 1967

Rockport Harbor, 1934

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Two mackerel seiners are tied up at Rockport's Bradley Wharf in front of Motif No. 1. The boats are the Rosie and the Joe D’Ambrosio.
Two Boston mackerel seiners are tied up at Rockport’s Bradley Wharf in front of Motif No. 1. The boats are the Rosie and the Joe D’Ambrosio.

The Old Castle, circa 1930

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
The Old Castle in Pigeon Cove, Rockport, was built in 1712 by Jethro Wheeler. Constructed as a residence, this rare early First Period saltbox is on the National Register of Historic Places. The old Castle (150 Granite Street)) is owned by the Sandy Bay Historical Society http://www.sandybayhistorical.org/Castle.htm. It's open to the public in July and August.
The Old Castle in Pigeon Cove, Rockport, was built in 1712 by Jethro Wheeler. Constructed as a residence, this rare early First Period saltbox is on the National Register of Historic Places. The old Castle (150 Granite Street)) is owned by the Sandy Bay Historical Society http://www.sandybayhistorical.org/Castle.htm. It’s open to the public in July and August.

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SAFETY has a show on 04/30/2014 at 07:00 PM @ Cruiseport Gloucester in Gloucester, MA

Posted on by Joanne

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http://www.reverbnation.com/safetyband

Venue Address (Get Directions)

Cruiseport Gloucester

6 Rowe Square Gloucester, MA 01930
Date and Time

Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00pm

Age Limit

All Ages

Details

Benefit for Rockport Fireworks

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13 New Homes coming to Rockport – Cape Ann MarketWATCH 3/30/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sunday March 30, 2014

From: Gloucester
37 and really stormy 

Hi Joey,

This week, we’re talking about:

  • Cape Ann Tool Company
  • Gloucester’s hot market
  • 11 properties in Rockport, Gloucester, Essex and Manchester

Click here for video.

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Rockport: Baba Yaga was Here!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
A children's folk tale, written about 300 years ago, is titled "Baba Yaga." IIt takes place in the Slavic countryside in the vicinity of Russia. I read it in high sxhool and Baba Yaga's magical hut made an impression on me, When the witch wanted to go somewhere the hut sprouted chicken legs and scurried along. The painting of a dog on a doghouse in Rockport reminded me of Baba Yaga and the hut: https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/dog-house-rockport/#comments
A children’s folk tale, written about 300 years ago, is titled “Baba Yaga.” It takes place in the Slavic countryside in the vicinity of Russia. I read it in high sxhool and Baba Yaga’s magical hut made an impression on me. When the witch wanted to go somewhere, the hut sprouted chicken legs and scurried along. much to the horror of children.
The painting of a dog on a doghouse in Rockport reminded me of Baba Yaga and her hut: https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/dog-house-rockport/#comments