Daily Archives: August 26, 2012

Alright Here’s My Top Pick For Schooner Festival

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Al Bezanson and I have been beating the drum for you to make your reservation for a sail aboard one of the many fine Schooners coming to Gloucester for Schooner Festival but I have to put my two cents in … Continue reading →

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Where the Heck is This Beach?

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Fred Bodin Writes in- Where the Heck is This Beach? I got an email late tonight from a guy in eastern MA, who wanted to know where this photo was taken. He wants to give it to me, but I’ll … Continue reading →

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2012 Bluefin Blowout Slide Show From Brianmoc

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HMS Bounty coming to the Gloucester Schooner Festival

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Len Burgess Submits- September 1st & 2nd. HMS Bounty…at one with the sea…global voyager…movie star…dedicated to preserving the fine art of square-rigged sailing.       The HMS Bounty is one of the most famous ships in the world. Known for the … Continue reading →

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Waiting

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Waiting   This tender awaits the return of its skipper; like a dog, his master.   © Marty Luster 2012

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The Hiram Walker House

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Seeing things from the water side. ‘Rockledge’ Breathtaking oceanfront residence has panoramic views of the Atlantic, Boston skyline and beyond. Located in Magnolia, this Mediterranean style Villa was originally built for liquor magnate Hiram Walker has been renovated to the … Continue reading →

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Mikayla Ciolino Makes Her First Arancini At Sista Felicia’s House

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Newly Molted Caterpillar

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Butterfly caterpillars molt four or five times as they grow. Each different caterpillar stage is called an instar. In the photo below you can see the caterpillar’s crumpled discarded exoskeleton. Molting Monarch Caterpillar The caterpillar first grows a new skin … Continue reading →

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National Geographic Filming at the Weigh in at The 2012 Bluefin Blowout

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National Geographic Filming the Crew of the “Maya Elizabeth” at the Weigh in at The 2012 Bluefin Blowout at the Cape Ann Marina 08/25/2012 The crew of the Maya Elizabeth Won with a 582lb Bluefin Tuna. Congrats!

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I Think I’m Gonna Be a Star!

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No Autographs Please

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Cape Ann Museum – Music in the Courtyard

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Wonderfully talented Gloucester native Mari Martin was singing jazz in the courtyard of the Cape Ann Museum this past Friday from 4 to 5PM, accompanied by bass and keyboard. Here is a slideshow of the event: You can see the … Continue reading →

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Lifting The Winning Fatty at the 2012 Bluefin Blowout Video

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Lifting The Winning Fatty at the 2012 Bluefin Blowout

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Provincetown? Where’s That?

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Why risk your life when you can have a better and more enjoyable experience right here on the BETTER CAPE. CAPE ANN. ‘Pandemonium’ aboard grounded ferry says passenger By Jordan Graham Saturday, August 25, 2012 – Updated 16 hours ago … Continue reading →

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Henry David Thoreau Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

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August 16, 2012 “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) Sometimes called the first environmentalist, Thoreau, born and raised in Concord, Massachusetts, was mentored by … Continue reading →

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Sweet Shots Secret Spots Jeep Tour On Rocky Neck

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Hi Joey, Could you post this photo of the Island Tours Jeep (978-559-6649.) Violet had just given my wife Pat and myself an exciting tour of Gloucester. The photo shows various Rocky Neck artists from the Mad Fish Wharf around … Continue reading →

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Much More from The 2012 Bluefin Blowout-

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This was the first year out with this tournament???? You’re kidding right? All hats off to Drew Hale, Tobin Domenick, the sponsors and all the support staff who pulled off the most professionally run kick ass Tuna tournament I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Community Stuff 8/26/12

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THEATRE IN THE PINES CELEBRATES 25TH YEAR WITH "LEND ME A TENOR" Theatre in the Pines celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with its eightieth production, Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, … Continue reading →

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