He didn’t get very far, but Gordon Baird was out there!
E.J. Lefavour
Tag: Rocky Neck
Pretty Day
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A little dash of red brightens any scene
That is one determined sailor. He has been out there even on the most frigid days to brighten up Smiths Cove, along with Mysis, the tug, fish shack, and whatever that other red thing is by the house boat.
E.J. Lefavour
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Wild and Wooly Wonson Cove
Generally such a quiet gentle cove. A day after the storm ended, the tide and waves are still high and very cold looking.
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A Badelynge of Buffleheads
OK technically it is a raft or paddling of buffleheads since they are in the water, but I just couldn’t pass up using badelynge (pronounced bad-ling), which refers a group of ducks on land. Buffleheads are my favorite little sea duck, and I have the pleasure of regularly seeing this group on Smiths Cove from my window.
Buffleheads have evolved their small size in order to fit into the nesting cavity of their “metabiotic” host, the Northern Flicker. Due to their small size, they are highly active, diving almost continuously. They do not tend to collect in large flocks; but are usually limited to small rafts. One duck will serve as a sentry, watching for predators as the others in the group dive in search of food. Buffleheads are among the last waterfowl to leave their breeding grounds and one of the world’s most punctual migrants, arriving on their wintering grounds within a narrow margin of time each year. Buffleheads are monogamous, and the females return to the same breeding site, year after year. (adapted from Wikipedia)
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Rocky Neck is so Pretty in Winter
This being my first winter on Rocky Neck, I thought I might miss how pretty Annisquam is in the snow. In addition to having a fun and active community that doesn’t hibernate in winter, Rocky Neck is as pretty as Annisquam, and cooler. I am very happy being here year round.
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High Tide As the Storm Subsides on Rocky Neck
That was one noisy storm – the howling kept waking me up all night. I got up a little after midnight to look out the window and see what the storm high tide was like, but it was too dark and blurred by the snow to see anything, and I wasn’t going out there. I did get out to walk Rocky Neck at high tide today as the storm subsided. We had a lot of snow in some places, and none in others due to the high winds and drifting. The cars in the public lot were blown totally clean, so there was no car cleaning to do. The park was flooding a little, as was Rocky Neck Ave, Madfish and the Railways. I would not want that to be my car sitting up to the wheel wells in salt water in the Madfish parking lot.
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2014 Rocky Neck Polar Plunge
The Look Here On BJ’s Face About Sums It Up!!!
Anyone that bailed on it this year because of the arctic temps can just erase themselves from the past few years of mild Polar Plunge’s. This Year’s Plungers Earned It!
Huge Thanks To Coastal Dog For Sponsoring 5 of their Killer Compression?Dry Swimsuits. No sooner was I out of the water with a little waggle and the suit was practically dry. No sand stuck in my butt crack due to the inner compression short lining and I’ve never ever ever worn such comfortable swim trunks. I won’t ever wear anything else but Coastal Dog Apparel Swim trunks. Check them out here- www.coastaldogapparel.com
Morrison and Rubber Duck Went with The Red Trunks
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Christmas Eve!
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Paint Factory at Sunset
This photo of Ocean Alliance headquarters, the Tarr and Wonson Paint Manufactory was taken by Captain Bob Wallace of the Odyssey the last time he was in town.
What a gorgeous photo, submitted by Amy Kerr.
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Rocky Neck Holiday Arts & Fine Crafts Festival
Rocky Neck is having their Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival. Please see the following for the dates and some of the items.
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Beautiful Rocky Neck
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Paint Factory Behind a Veil of Birch Leaves
I liked all the focal lengths and couldn’t decide which one to post–Paint Factory as muse.
Paint Factory Rocky Neck Gloucester
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Who Wants Pews? Perfect for Thanksgiving Seating
Last three remaining church pews from old Christian Science Church on Rocky Neck, C.1950. 35″ high sides, 32″ high back, 20″ deep and 102″ long. Great pieces for a large foyer, living room, dining room or enclosed porch. Perfect for seating at your Thanksgiving table. $200 each or best offer, benefits the Cultural Center Building Fund.
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It’s Right Around the Corner
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Rocky Neck Reflections at low tide
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This Doesn’t Shuck
The view outside my window. What did I ever do to deserve this – and to have such great neighbors, friends and amazing community to live in! I am truly blessed, as are we all who live here.
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Prepare for Holiday Season Shopping and Fun on Rocky Neck
Whether you are looking to shop locally for unique, affordable gifts for friends, family and co-workers, or just want to feast your eyes and have some holiday fun, don’t miss the Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival starting the end of November and running through December at the beautiful Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street. Free admission and plenty of free parking this time of year. And did I mention, we throw great parties on Rocky Neck.
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Rocky Neck Show Features You. Are. Beautiful. Photographs
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck is presenting a solo exhibition of 30 photographs by Thi Linh Wernau, a Rockport-based artist and photographer. The work is from Wernau’s project “You. Are. Beautiful.,” featuring portraits which celebrate the human spirit and beauty in all people. The show opens on October 24 and runs through November 11. It will feature four events during the three-week period.
Stop in this weekend, Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27 from 2-4 PM, for the photobooth event. You can have your polaroid portrait taken by the artist, and your voice can become part of the project. You will receive one polaroid portrait to take home and one image will be added to the polaroid installation in the gallery.
“You. Are. Beautiful.” depicts portraits of everyday people with grit, grace and gravity. A wounded Marine and amputee, a stage-three breast cancer survivor or a skater are all celebrated for their own beauty and spirit. Wernau created this body of work from her travels photographing strangers and a few people she knew. The artist asked all of them to complete the statement, “I am beautiful because…” Moved by the power of a simple phrase, Wernau also included the phrase “you are beautiful” into each person’s set of portraits. Wernau’s primary mission with this project is “to spread love and kindness.”
Don’t miss these other upcoming events:
SAT, NOV 2 OPENING RECEPTION 4-6 PM
Enjoy wine, light appetizers and good company. There will also be an after-party at Short & Main in Gloucester, with 10% of food and drinks donated to charity.
SUN, NOV 3 PANEL DISCUSSION 3-4 PM
Listen to a talk with Cape Ann fine-art photographers, including Paul Cary Goldberg, Judith Monteferrante and Anne Rearick. The panel will also include a special guest artist, Joseph Geary, who was also photographed by the artist for this project.
FRI, NOV 8 FILM, ARTIST TALK AND VETERANS VOICES 7-9 PM
Watch the artist’s film and listen to her talk. Celebrate Veterans Day weekend with art and stories from local vets.
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck is located at 6 Wonson Street in Gloucester. Fall gallery hours are 12 – 4 pm, Thursday – Sunday. Visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org or www.facebook.com/ThiLinhPhotography for more information.
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Revolutionary Snake Ensemble at the Cultural Center
This band was really something, and everyone had a great time dancing to them – and with them.
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Good Morning Gloucester 