Monthly Archives: August 2009

Where Zat? Winner!

Will Bloombergh knew where it was – Ledge Rd where it intersects with Orchard in East Gloucester.That was a tough one. This is how Will got it: “Did a land survey job out there a few years ago.  Looked familiar.” … Continue reading

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More Additions To ILOVEGLOUCESTER.COM

From Kat Valentine- I’ve expanded the Virtual Gloucester page: http://www.ilovegloucester.com/ There are now links to four videos by Jay, Gloucester Till The End, Emile’s documentary (he was so happy to have it on there!), Mark Teiwes’ Faces of the Working … Continue reading

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GMG Q&A With Mover and Shaker Jane Fonzo

Jane and Mike Fonzo have purchased and been in the process of renovating a good portion of the properties in the West End of Main Street- specifically (48 – 64, and 55 – 71 Main Street).  I’ll be touring the … Continue reading

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GMG Local Music- August 24 – August 30

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in. Elliott’s Latitude 43 Dog Bar Rhumb Line … Continue reading

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Meet Bob Hastings New Executive Director Of The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Video

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Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurricane Bill

click picture and select “all sizes” to see full sized version Good Harbor Beach- Morning After Hurricane Bill, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Stuff On Main Street Gets Facade Improvement

Main Street Gloucester just getting better and better all the time!

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City of Gloucester Water Update

I’ve been asked to update GMG with the latest City of Gloucester Water Updates and Point folks to the City Website so here goes- It would be nice if someone in the city web department could figure out how to … Continue reading

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Hurricane Bill -The Morning After On The Back Shore Video

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What Up Homie?

What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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10 Year old Jazz at Captain Carlo’s

10 year old Vivian debuts her Blues in the Night trumpet at her 82 year old grandmother’s gig in Gloucester MA, changing My Momma Done Told Me to My Grandmother Told Me. Thanks to Mark Earley for the video. You … Continue reading

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Things To Do- Rotary Club Comedy Night

The Rotary Club of Gloucester is holding its third annual Comedy Night at Cruiseport on Thursday, September 3, 2009.   The show has sold out every year and the 2009 show promises to be another enjoyable evening.  It’s a great event … Continue reading

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August 09 Block Party Set III Slide Show From David Cox

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Where Zat? Video! Prize!

The only hint I’ll give you is it’s a paved road somewhere on Cape Ann. Good luck! And the first person to correctly identify the location will receive 1 of the last 2 remaining t-shirts before the new order comes … Continue reading

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Lobster Meat At Cruiseport

Portside Grille At Cruiseport has been packed every single day.  One of the recurring things I’ve been noting when soliciting feedback from people about the Block Parties is that people really love alfresco dining.  Other than the Block Parties there … Continue reading

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August 09 Block Party Set III Preview Pics From David Cox

Look for the slide show at 1PM August 09 Block Party Set III Pics From David Cox, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Nelson’s Ride 2009 Slide Show

A couple of years ago my son, Mark and I did this ride on his Harley. I was able to get a lot of very cool shots from the back of the bike. We left from the soccer field on … Continue reading

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The Bean Is A Goof!

The Bean Is A Goof!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Out On A Grand Banks Dory

Joey Ciolino picked me up for a 5 minute row yesterday.  I’m hooked.  What a blast.  Now if I could only get a few moments to be able to get out on the water.  sigh. Out On A Grand Banks … Continue reading

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August 09 Block Party Set III Pics From David Cox Coming at 1PM

Look for the third set of pictures of the August 09 Downtown Gloucester Block Party pics from David Cox at 1PM August 09 Block Party Set III Pics From David Cox, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Neptune’s Harvest- At Stage Fort Park!

While I was shooting the motorcycle run, I noticed this little postage stamp garden up near the visitor center. Amazing! Neptune’s Harvest is a by-product of Ocean Crest Seafoods down in the Fort. I’ve used the stuff and things grow … Continue reading

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Lobsterman Chat With Toby Burnham

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Toby Burnham- Lobsterman

Interview with Toby Burnham, Lobsterman at 8PM. We’re gonna play matchmaker.  Surely there is some wonderful woman out there looking for a hard working lobsterman, no? Toby Burnham- Lobsterman, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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What Up Homie?

What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Good Harbor ran out of beach!

Good Harbor Beach at high tide. Quickly running out of beach due to the surge from Hurricane Bill.

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