Monthly Archives: March 2009

Good Morning, Backshore

Not much happening at Niles Pond this morning, but the surf along the backshore, with the sun on the waves, made getting up early worth it.

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Geno Mondello’s Dory Shop-The Knees Of The Dory

Inside the dory the knees are placed as a frame.  It is interesting to note as Geno told me in the first part of our video interview that the knees are made from the tree trunk.  The tree trunk has … Continue reading

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Dory Racing History With Geno Mondello

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Auntie Gerry GHS Yearbook Picture

Auntie Gerry hasn’t changed much in all these years.  She’s still a beautiful woman. Auntie Gerry GHS Yearbook Picture, originally uploaded by captjoe06.  

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What Up Homie?

What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Dragger Pamet Door

This is one door out of a set of two which separate the net when it is set off of the stern of the trawler(dragger).  The chains you see are attached to the cable wire which is released from the … Continue reading

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Geno Mondello Dory Shop Video Part I

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GMG Q&A- Melissa Smith Abbott Part IV

What is place you would go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? As far as restaurants go, in the summer, its definately The Rudder on the porch or at the bar and in the winter it is a draw between … Continue reading

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How to celebrate a birthday!

When you’re 10 anything goes! Kylie always tends to eat “outside the box”. But that’s what being a kid is all about!

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Geno Mondello’s Dory Shop

Here’s Geno working away in the Dory shop.  I wonder if he considers it work when you do something you obviously love.  I’ll have to ask him next time I see him. Look for the first part of our interview … Continue reading

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Good Morning, East Gloucester

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Ron Gilson- Gloucester Fishing Historian Video Interview Part III

Gloucester’s True Fishing Industry Historian, Ron Gilson Talks About Gloucester’s Fishing Past In This Third Part Of Our Video Interview-

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Janice Lufkin Shea GHS Class of 63

Here’s Janice, member of our Block Party Committee, owner of the Cormorant Shop and good egg.   She brought by a pile of GHS yearbooks.  I’m looking for some yearbooks from the seventies and eighties if anyone has them, swing by … Continue reading

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Roller Derby Rules Explained From The Gem City Rollers

For any of you planning to head up to The Shriners Auditorium Saturday for The Roller Derby, here is an excellent video which explains how it all goes down.  (I particularly like the fighting demonstration around 2/3 of the way … Continue reading

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Run Madeline, Run!

Run Madeline, Run!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Geno Mondello’s Dory Shop

I stopped by Geno’s Dory Shop at The Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center yesterday.  Geno is currently working on a 17 foot hand line dory which will be auctioned off to benefit the Gloucester International Dory Race Organization.  The money raised … Continue reading

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Happy Saint Joseph’s Day Everyone!

Got these special rolls at Virgilio’s. They are a little different than the regular rolls. They are made 100% with semolina. The regular rolls are 50% semolina. They are great.

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August Dory Race Eliminations

Footage from The August 08 International Dory Race Eliminations off of Niles Beach.  Thanks to Katherine Richmond for the footage.

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GMG Q&A- Melissa Smith Abbott Part III

What is your favorite Pizza Joint in Gloucester? First of all I have to say that we are very lucky here in Gloucester. There are so many good pizza places that there is something to suit any mood. You know … Continue reading

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Happy 10th Birthday, Kylie!

This is Kylie, grandkid #4, with new family member, Skruffy. Kylie’s 10 today. She’s the 13th generation of our family in Gloucester.  She’s my “Nani, can I come over and do something with you?” kid. Happy birthday, my little friend! … Continue reading

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Trawling (Dragging) Explained Aboard The F/V Pamet

Trawler Pamet, originally uploaded by captjoe06. The following text is about the best explanation of how Dragging or “Trawling” works in layman’s terms that I’ve run across. It comes from Oregon State University and the credits to the writers will … Continue reading

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Niles Pond Slideshow

Niles Pond on Eastern Point is one of my favorite places to regain sanity. Click the photo or here for a peaceful early morning slideshow.

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Ron Gilson- Gloucester Fishing Historian Part II

Gloucester’s True Fishing Industry Historian, Ron Gilson Talks About Gloucester’s Fishing Past In This Second Part Of Our Video Interview-

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Olimpia Louise (Scola) Palazzola GHS Class of 64

Olimpia Louise (Scola) Palazzola GHS Class of 64, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Chickity Check It- Ron Gilson’s thegloucesterilove blog

Coming soon to Dock Near You! A blog, hosted by Gloucester waterfront historian, Ron Gilson,  will launch a regular  weekly publication in the immediate future.  He looks forward to your joining and engaging him as he embraces both the past … Continue reading

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