Monthly Archives: December 2011

Eastern Point Lighthouse on Boxing Day From Elinor Teele

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Visit From a 14 year-old Granddaughter

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What does this say about me

Always have this hanging in my office, am I rushing the season..  I do love a good snow storm, but

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Did You Know? (Oliver Griffin)

That the Oliver Griffin House c.1761 on Leonard Street is also known as the house at the head of the cove? Oliver Griffin, son of Samuel and Mary Goss Griffin, was born in Gloucester December 9, 1739 died in June … Continue reading

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Tribute from Senator John Kerry to Joe Garland

Over the holidays Helen Garland kindly lent me a copy of The Gloucester Guide, Joe’s fascinating  historical guidebook, or, as it is sub-titled, A Retrospective Ramble. I am looking for photos and information about Good Harbor Beach and recalled Joe’s book. Regrettably, I … Continue reading

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gimmesound New Year’s Rockport Eve Question 3

Watch the video and get question 3 in our New Year’s Rockport Eve Family Giveaway sponsored by the New Year’s Rockport Eve organizers Here’s how the contest works: Every day we’ll have a trivia question (Monday – Friday) Be the first … Continue reading

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John Keegan joins the Blues Party ~ This Thursday night at The Rhumb Line

Dave Says, We’re gonna  close out this notable year of 2011 by bringing you the world’s biggest…. the one and only Mr. John Keegan®. The greatest wowman in theworld! This guy practically invented the hangover! Gootarist, and vocal gunslinger, he’s … Continue reading

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The GMG Crew gets ready for the Plunge

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A perfect evening for photos

On the evening of December 18th, the sky was cold and clear as could be. I did not edit or enhance the colors in these photos at all; they really were this saturated.

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The Historic American Sneakboat

Sneakboat and Decoys, Plum Island, circa 1885 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin   Basic Sneak Boat The sneakboat is a type of duck hunting boat, dating from the early 1800′s, that was, and still is used throughout the United States in one … Continue reading

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2011 Christmas in Rockport Photos From Tina Ketchopolos

Tina Ketchopolos Shares her Photos From Christmas Morning In Rockport Joey:  Here are a few photos I took on Christmas morning at Dock Square in Rockport where Santa arrived! It was a very happy scene in the beautiful town of … Continue reading

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Another view of sunrise 12/26/11 from Janet Rice

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Follow Up- A Note To Restaurant Owners

Following up on my thoughts about service at restaurants and bars for the owners and managers and servers and bartenders- The point I was trying to make in yesterday’s tirade about the lousy attitude at that particular restaurant was that … Continue reading

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Community Stuff

Youth Basketball Reminder Just a reminder- the Cape Ann YMCA’s Youth Basketball League sign-ups are going on now. League starts next Saturday! Game times are as follows: Dyno-Mites (ages 3.5-5)- 11:30am Mites (kindergarten)- 10:30am Rookies (grades 1-3)- 9:30am In addition … Continue reading

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The Lobstah Crackah Ballet: One Week Left

Hi, Joey: Here we are in our FINAL WEEK…   Just four more performances: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun at 7pm. (No matinee Sunday). Catch our last show of the season! It’s a doozie! Also, we’re enrolling now for NEW CLASSES … Continue reading

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Attention Cape Ann Restaurants-Send Us Your New Years Eve Promotions

I’ll be happy to post them for you here so people can come to your joint if you have anything special going on.  Feel free to send in a copy of your menu or price fixe menu, whatever. Our readership … Continue reading

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Look for an Upcoming Episode of Joe Walking We Taped This Morning

Cinematographer Extraordinaire Craig Kimberley Is In the Hizzy Y’all

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A Note To Restaurant Owners

Here’s the thing.  There has been a long time Gloucester bar/restaurant that I’d long ago given up on.  Not because the food was terrible.  Not because the ambiance was nasty.  Not because the prices were high.  Quite the contrary actually.  … Continue reading

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Frosty Little River

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Nonnie and Papa’s newest love

Ms. Riley Young came into the world December 26, 2011, healthy and happy.  Our Kristen did a great job.  Cannot wait to meet our newest grand baby.

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Do You Know? (Piscitello Square)

Who knows where Piscitello Square is located?  This memorial square is in honor of Sgt. Salvatore J. Piscitello who was killed in action while a member of D Co, 4th Bn, 9th Infantry, in South Vietnam on November 27, 1968.  He is remembered … Continue reading

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gimmesound New Year’s Rockport Eve Question 2

Watch the video and get question 2 in our New Year’s Rockport Eve Family Giveaway sponsored by the New Year’s Rockport Eve organizers Here’s how the contest works: Every day we’ll have a trivia question (Monday – Friday) Be the first … Continue reading

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Music Around Town ~ December 26, 2011 to Janurary 1, 2012

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Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line

    Prime Rib Specials! Wednesdays Only! Hello everyone! Wednesday, December 28th Special Guest:  RIC ST. GERMAIN!   Here’s hoping everyone’s Christmas was peaceful and full of joy.  Best wishes for the New Year.  This week we have Ric St. … Continue reading

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What is Art? or what makes you or me an Artist?

From: http://www.goines.net/Writing/what_is_artist.html What is Art? Is it a dumb Ocean Rock with Sharpie Drawing on it? or…………. “Obviously, an artist is someone who creates art, just a baker is someone who makes bread, and a plumber is someone who installs … Continue reading

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