Monthly Archives: April 2009

Gloucester Baseball

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Gloucester Baseball is back in full swing. Get out and show your support.    Baseball Varsity & JV C: Joe Orlando, 4:00 PM O’Maley Middle School Sat. 3/28 @ Rockport (Scrimmage) 11:00 Tues. 3/31 Rockport (Scrimmage) 3:30 Wed. 4/1 @ … Continue reading →

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Naples Pier 33 Years Later

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

The first time I stepped foot on this pier I was 9 years old.  My parents sent my sister Felicia (age 8 at the time)  and me on the plane to visit our grandfather Captain Joe and grandmother Felicia.  I … Continue reading →

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Red Baron Lobster Boat Model At GMHC Gift Shop

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Normally I wouldn’t post a picture of a Lobster Boat Model but in this case, this particular lobster boat model looked almost like an exact replica of the Stanley Thomas, Mark Ring’s Lobster Boat.  They sell these models at The … Continue reading →

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Patriot’s Day Viewing Poll

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Seaport Grill Fishermans Platter

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Seaport Grill Fishermans Platter, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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United States Coast Guard Grand Isle 4:55AM 4/20/09

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

This is a pretty picture (to me anyway) blown up.  To see it full size, click the pic and select “all sizes” United States Coast Guard Grand Isle 4:55AM 4/20/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Grateful Dead Concert Last Night

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Well, it’s 8 a.m. and I should be still asleep. Too bad my internal clock doesn’t know that I got in 6 hours ago! What a night! My first Dead concert! The DCU Center in Worcester was like a time … Continue reading →

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Entrance To Saunders Mansion Section Of Sawyer Free Library

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

If you compare this recent picture of the entranceway of The Saunders Mansion section of The Sawyer Free Library with the old photo from The Sawyer Free Library website, you will see that originally there was a tower which stood … Continue reading →

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United States Coast Guard Grand Isle 4:55AM 4/20/09

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United States Coast Guard Grand Isle 4:55AM 4/20/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Katherine Richmond Painting The Handline Dory For The Raffle

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

The Handline Dory That The International Dory Racing will be raffling off is being painted here by Katherine Richmond. Of course the dory is being painted Dory Buff, the traditional dory color.  If you don’t have your raffle tickets yet … Continue reading →

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Bodum Travel Press Demo

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Plagued By Mechanical Coffee Maker Malfunctions I Turn To The Bodum Travel Press For My Coffee Needs-Here’s A Demonstration Of The Bodum Travel French Press At The Dock The thing about a french press is that by not having the … Continue reading →

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What Up Homie?

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

  What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.  

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Cape Pond Ice is Celebrating Mother’s Day – May 10, 2009

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Cape Pond Ice Company “Coolest Mom Around” Mother’s Day Contest: May 10, 2009 Cape Pond Ice is celebrating Mother’s Day! Is your Mom a Super Mom? Is she someone who spends time with you and listens to your ideas and … Continue reading →

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State Fish Pier Quintet

Posted on April 19, 2009 by
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Original Detail At Saunders Mansion Preserved

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Thanks to The Dunsky Foundation, and the work of Steve Goodick and Michael DeFalco and crew one of the crown jewels of our city is being restored and preserved for future generations. For history of The Sawyer Free Library and … Continue reading →

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Entrance To Saunders Section Of Sawyer Free Library

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

I love the color of the overhead in the entranceway to the Saunders section of The Sawyer Free Library which Steve Goodick and Mikey DeFalco have been painstakingly and carefully renovating back to it’s former glory with generous help from … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring!

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

I can’t get the timing right to get to work in Manchester by 8:00. Either the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge is backed up to the 2nd rotary or this one’s up!

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Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center Gift Shop

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

If you are looking for a Mother’s or Father’s day gift with a Gloucester flair, look no further than the GMHC gift shop. There are literally hundreds of Gloucester themed items for sale. click on the picture to view the … Continue reading →

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Schooner Fisherman Mannequin In A Bosun’s Chair

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Here is one of the many displays at the GMHC.  Depicted is a schooner fisherman in a bosun’s chair.  The Bosun’s Chair is what would get hoisted up to work on the rigging up on the huge schooner’s masts.  In … Continue reading →

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Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery-The New Exhibit Hall At GMHC

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

Yesterday I brought you video from the new exhibit at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, The Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery.  This morning video from the downstairs gift shop where there are many many Gloucster and fishing related items for sale.  Look for … Continue reading →

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New Cell Phone, Camera and Car Excitement

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

I don’t know about you, but when I get a new cell phone or car or camera I’m incredibly excited to use it and figure out all the features on said item.   My cell phone has been broken for 3 … Continue reading →

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What Up Homie?

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

  What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.  

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Signs of Spring!

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Snoop Mad And The Bean In Naples

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

If you thought they were crazy in cold New England, just wait til  you add in the Florida heat.

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Michael DeFalco Working To Restore The Sawyer Free Library

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

  Michael DeFalco Working To Restore The Sawyer Free Library, originally uploaded by captjoe06.  

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