Monthly Archives: February 2009

Just for fun! Tim Oakes

I met Tim several years ago when he was announcing the International Dory Races . He has a million little kids who are always on the beach cheering on Daddy in the seine boat races during Fiesta! Here’s more about … Continue reading

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Blynman Canal Bridgehouse Span Position Indicator

Blynman Canal Bridgehouse, originally uploaded by captjoe06. This is on the huge old control board at the Cut Bridge.  Video will be coming up in a couple hours.   I’ll be releasing the pictures from inside the Control House all … Continue reading

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Alexandra’s Bread Oilcloth Bags

Alexandra’s Bread Oilcloth Bags, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Rockport Tool Co.

I don’t know very much about the Cape Ann Tool Co.,  so if anyone has a good online source of information or first-hand knowledge, please pass it along! Thanks!  —Sharon

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GLoucester Gas Prices Feature Video

For those of you that don’t already know, I added a widget in the bottom right section of the page in which you can check out local gas prices.  If you scroll down the right hand column of the blog … Continue reading

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Blynman Canal Bridgehouse

Mike Lindberg sent in a suggestion that he would like to see the inside of the Blynman Bridge Control House. Blynman Canal Bridgehouse, originally uploaded by captjoe06. That was a fantastic idea!  How many of us have driven past the … Continue reading

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Outstanding Reader Feedback Idea From Rob Hall

Rob Hall sent in this great suggestion- How about this for an idea… A day in the life of Gloucester. Pick a day, and have all of your readers send in a photo showing what they did in Gloucester that … Continue reading

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Coffee In The Mornin’

If any of my peeps are around, stop by the dock around 8AM Sunday morning for coffee if you’d like.  It’s on me.   If anyone wants to pick up some pastry or donuts I wouldn’t complain, lol.

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Sebastians Pizza $5 Specials

Right now Sebastian’s Pizza is running three different $5 specials.  That’s a hellova deal especially # 3- 1 Sicilian Calzone, a slice of delicious Sebastians pizza and a pepsi for $5  -Outstanding! Sebastians Pizza $5 Specials, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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GMG Q&A – Jay Albert From Cape Ann Images

Jay Albert runs the fantastic Cape Ann Photography Blog Cape Ann Images.  He’s also a Gloucester Guerilla having presented at the second Downtown Block Party and the first Gloucester Guerilla Art Project at Cape Ann Community Cinema. How long have … Continue reading

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Blue Sky Farm Barn Rooster

WHAT UP HOMIE? Blue Sky Farm Barn Rooster, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Wingersheek Beach Boardwalk

 This photograph was taken at Wingersheek Beach. I used a technique called HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. It takes 3 photos that have 3 different exposures and combines them into one HDR photograph.   Hello All, My name is Michael … Continue reading

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Shamus

Shamus, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Good Morning Gloucester Sticker In Bangalore, India

DSCF1296_2, originally uploaded by Scott-and-Aru. Thanks To Scott Tarr for sending this in.

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Tom Porter & Shamus

Tom Porter owns The Susan & Kimberly, a lobster boat.  Tom is one of about six guys in this harbor that have the absolute best stories to tell.  You could listen to the outrageous antics that he has lived through … Continue reading

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Just for Fun!

Who does this Gloucester face belong to? Hint: You’ll see him on the water during Fiesta!

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Blynman Canal Bridgehouse Operator Steve Lake

Mike Lindberg, you asked yesterday to get some footage inside the Blynman Canal Bridge Operator House. You got it.   Look for the video series all next week with pictures! Blynman Canal Bridgehouse Operator Steve Lake, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Blue Sky Farm Barn Raising Update 2/18/09

For The Blue Sky Barn Building Slide Show Click This Text Blue Sky Farm Barn Raising Update 2/18/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Winter in Gloucester

When I lived on Marchant St., I had a skylight in my room. I had to stand on the bed to get this shot.  Living in the middle of town has its benefits! Cookie– You asked for churches! Here’s one … Continue reading

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Twin Lights Soda Logo T Shirts Exclusive At Alexandra’s Bread

If you were born in Gloucester you remember Twin Lights Soda.  You remember those heavy glass soda bottles and you remember the crates that they used to put the heavy glass bottles into.  You remember the different cool flavors like … Continue reading

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Gloucester Timelapse Video From Mike Lindberg

Mike has been making some great contributions to GMG that I’m very appreciative of! Check this out by clicking the picture-

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Deposit To The Matteo Russo Children Fund

It felt great to make the deposit at BankGloucester.  Done. Deposit To The Matteo Russo Children Fund, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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How Are My Peeps Doing Today?

  Any big plans for the weekend? Check in with a commet and let me know what you have for plans this weekend. Mike Lindberg sent in a cool time lapse video from different locations around Gloucester that we’ll be … Continue reading

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GMG Q&A Frieda Grotjahn From Again And Again

Frieda started Again and Again, a shop that makes designer handbags out of recycled sails.  You can visit her website here How long have you lived in Gloucester? I can not believe it almost 9 years. What is your favorite … Continue reading

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Scott Tarr Represents In Bangalore, India!

DSCF1184_2, originally uploaded by Scott-and-Aru. Scott Tarr, born and raised in Gloucester, all the way over in Bangalore, India. He’s just visiting, though, he lives in Louisville, KY.

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