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By: New GMG Feature- Gloucester Concierge « GoodMorningGloucester on April 19, 2009
at 2:02 pm
Great website! Great photos! I am from the area, just moved to Virginia a year ago. Coming back for a vacation in July and August. Is the Adam Sandler flick still being filmed in town? I use to have a website called insidegloucester.com and used it to follow the filming of The Perect Storm years ago. I MISS GLOUCESTER. Any tips on what’s new and good (from brkfst to dinner) would be appreciated. Keep up the fabulous work. Your photos are some of the most beautiful on the subjec of Gloucester that I’ve ever seen. Congratulations.
By: Beth on June 23, 2009
at 9:02 pm
Where’s the best place to get fresh off the boat fish for dinner?
By: Beth on April 19, 2009
at 2:38 pm
There are several places I would recommend. Steve Connolly Seafood, Intershell, and Ocean Crest would all be excellent choices.
Steve Connolly Seafood- 978-283-1218
431 Main St
Intershell- 978-281-2523
Fort Square
Ocean Crest Seafood- 978-281-0232
88 Commercial St
Congrats Beth on Being The First Served!
By: Joey on April 19, 2009
at 2:50 pm
Joey;
Are we alone in the Universe?
By: capeannpainter on April 19, 2009
at 4:27 pm
Very funny.
By: Joey on April 19, 2009
at 4:40 pm
Sorry Joey.
I could’nt help myself.
This feature is a great idea.
By: capeannpainter on April 19, 2009
at 7:03 pm
well if someone asked for advice on home demolition I would know where to send them- 1 800-pau-ldog
By: Joey on April 19, 2009
at 7:20 pm
What are the months that lobsters shed their shells, Joey.
Planning a party for Saturday night.
This is a great service.
By: rockynecker on April 20, 2009
at 6:39 am
Lobsters will start to molt in mid June but there will still be hard shell lobsters mixed in the run. Right now lobsters are the best quality that they will be throughout the year because they have been hardening up and are full of meat. They are a bit more expensive but also have a much higher ratio of meat per lb in them.
In the later summer the molt picks up steam and by the fall most of the lobsters are soft shelled.
I personally think that the soft shelled lobsters are sweetest but they also have less meat per lb of lobster. It’s a trade off, but it’s also nice to be able to buy a whole bunch of lobsters for short money in the late summer/fall.
By: Joey on April 20, 2009
at 7:07 am
Where and when is the party?
Another Rocky Necker
By: Anonymous on April 23, 2009
at 5:30 am
I’m curious about the larger vessels I sometimes see that aren’t local. Is there anyway to find out about their comings and goings, where they are from, and their purpose?
By: Bernie on April 20, 2009
at 7:22 am
I’m not sure what you mean.
If you mean larger fishing boats that come to Gloucester to sell fish, they don’t have to sign a registry to come into Gloucester and announce their arrival if that is what you mean.
If you wanted to know where they are from when you see them, it should say it’s hailing port on the stern of the boat.
I also don’t think that a boat has to declare what it’s purpose is when it comes into port.
I could be wrong of course but I’ve never heard of a US boat having to register when it hits the dock in a port other than the one it is from.
If you are talking about foreign vessels then I am sure that there is customs and things like that but other than the cruise ships, we don’t usually see to many foreign huge ships here.
Sorry for not fully understanding your question.
By: Joey on April 20, 2009
at 8:01 am
Thanks, Joey. Paragraphs 4 & 5 answer most of my question.
By: Bernie on April 20, 2009
at 9:13 am
Are any Gloucester Block Parties planned for this year? Thanks for this concierge feature!
By: Capehedge on April 21, 2009
at 8:17 am
Yep, The Block Parties Are Planned For The Third Saturday Of Each Month, June-September.
June 20-Pirate Faire Theme
July 18
August 15
Sept 19
For More Info AS The Dates Approach Visit- http://www.downtowngloucester.com/Index.cfm
By: Joey on April 21, 2009
at 9:17 am
Awesome!!!
By: Capehedge on April 29, 2009
at 9:58 pm
Joe,…….I was sitting down at Felica Oil w/ cousin Paul, Salvatore and Beanie. The topic came up is. where do you find the bumber sticker ” N.M.F.S. Destroying fisherman and thier communties”
By: spearze on April 21, 2009
at 5:36 pm
I’ll ask Pete Mondello tomorrow
By: Joey on April 21, 2009
at 6:02 pm
Thanxs Joe. Ill tell cousin Sal, Paul and Beanie what you will find out
By: spearze on April 22, 2009
at 8:05 am
You can get those stickers at Rose’s Marine Supply 375 Main St and they are free according to Dave Jewell, skipper of the Lady J.
Here’s a picture of the sticker on the Lady Jane, Russell Sherman’s dragger-
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3358973379_28f616a02f.jpg?v=1237204379
By: Joey on April 22, 2009
at 8:13 am
I’d like to invite you to the Sargent House Museum for a tour. We’re doing some new things and trying to get the word out.
By: Judy on April 22, 2009
at 1:19 pm
What are 3 things that people can do to support local business and industry in Gloucester?
By: Rob Hall on April 29, 2009
at 10:01 am
Shop Downtown
Shop The Farmer’s Market In The Summer
Eat At Our Local Restaurants
By: Joey on April 29, 2009
at 10:06 am
I have just recently found out about the good morning blogg at the new ice cream store over the week end. I have logged on daily and found the information and video’s enjoyable. Lots of people I have asked had no idea there was a good morning blogg. I had briefly spoken to Sharon as she took pix’s.
By: Sandra Sanfilippo on May 5, 2009
at 11:26 am
How long do the Lobstermen keep their pots soaking before they pull them?
By: capeannpainter on April 29, 2009
at 5:41 pm
That depends on the time of the year. When the lobsters are running in the fall some lobstermen will haul overnight sets. In the winter and spring they will leave the gear for a week to two week sets.
By: Joey on May 12, 2009
at 2:45 pm
At our company in Eseesx we are starting a blog, any helpful hints for promoting it? cheers!
By: Vanessa on May 7, 2009
at 12:29 pm
Update frequently and regularly so people will know they will have something to look forward to.
By: Joey on May 7, 2009
at 9:14 pm
Hey Joey,
How can we get rid of the lobster traps on the rocks at Bass Rocks? How can we get people to stop dumping them there?
By: Bass Rocks on May 8, 2009
at 2:25 pm
The lobstermen don’t drop them on the rocks intentionally. When there is a storm the gear gets washed up on the rocks. I know a couple times a year that there is a group of lobstermen and thier wives that go around the shore and collect marine debris but am not sure if there is a coordinated effort to do so.
By: Joey on May 9, 2009
at 7:52 am
What do you think the impact of the CSF (Community Supported Fishery) will be on the local fishermen? Who are the fishermen that will be suppling the fish for this and how are they chosen?
By: Beth on May 9, 2009
at 10:53 am
I think a handful of fishermen will benefit. From what I gather they will be charging $3.00 per lb of gutted fish. When you consider that professional fish cutters that have cleaned fish their entire lives only get about 33% of the fish as a fillet and a novice trying to fillet a fish would probably only net 20% as a fillet, that would translate to $15 per lb fillets. Hardly a bargain. If you happen to miss the one day out of the week that you can pick up your fish (Thursday) and you pre paid for that fish then your cost per lb goes up even further. If I read the flyer correctly then you can only pick up your fish on Thursday. So why would you do it if you cold buy the fish cheaper, already professionally cleaned and de-boned and were able to buy it any other day of the week by simply walking into Steve Connolly’s when you wanted to? I know there would be some weeks I’d end up not getting the fish because it just didn’t work out with my schedule or something else came up. I don’t know why anyone would do it unless they were too intimidated to go to Steve Connollys or Ocean Crest and buy the same fish, already filleted for half that cost.
By: Joey on May 12, 2009
at 3:03 pm
Is there a place where you can eat cooked lobster right off the boats on the dock? Not a restaurant but something at the dock? My mother keeps talking about this, but it was probably about 30 years ago when she did this.
By: Alicia on May 11, 2009
at 11:34 am
Roy Moore Lobster in Rockport or you could go to The Lobster Pool in Folly Cove which is a restaurant but has some of the most beautiful outdoor dining views in Ma
By: Joey on May 11, 2009
at 11:55 am
I brought my son and daughter-in-law from Denver up to Gloucester last weekend. We loved the area. The people were so friendly, we ate at Latitude 43 and our dinner was amazing. What a beautiful community. I can’t wait to come back this summer!
By: Lisa on May 18, 2009
at 4:07 pm
New to Gloucester, this site and lovin’ it!
By: Katieoaks on May 26, 2009
at 6:41 pm
Be sure to subscribe (for free) so you won’t miss anything!
By: Joey on May 26, 2009
at 6:52 pm
Hi Joey,
How can I contact you about posting an event?
Thanks. coco
By: coco Berkman on May 30, 2009
at 4:49 pm
you can call the GMG line at 978-903-0622
By: Joey on May 30, 2009
at 5:53 pm
Hi Joey – Tall guy here (from BeerBlog…
I wanted to invite you to the 30th Annual Rockport Music Festival – this Sunday Aug. 9th at Millbrook Meadow
See you there… feel free to share!!
FYI – More info and a great video is at http://www.RockportFestival.com
David
David Cutler
http://www.CreativeBusinessDevelopment.com
Blogging at http://www.EatMedia.com
dcutler@eatmedia.com
617-331-7852
By: David Cutler on August 5, 2009
at 11:56 pm
Anyone up on Seagull species? I grew up on the North Shore, so I am accustom to seagulls, but what are these HUGE ones here? Some of them look like they belong in a freak show!
By: Katieoaks on June 1, 2009
at 8:36 pm
I’m pretty sure the latin term for our seagulls are the homus whatupus. I hope this answers your question.
By: Joey on June 1, 2009
at 8:40 pm
I believe the big seagulls you asked about are called Great Blackbacks.
I saw a book once that stated there are 26 types of gulls in the North Atlantic.
I was amazed! I’ve seen Bonaparte gulls here. And regular herring gulls.
Variations in the color of beaks and feet, etc.
By: will bloombergh on June 24, 2009
at 1:56 pm
Good Answer Joey Good answer
By: Frank on June 1, 2009
at 8:53 pm
LOL, I’ll post back after I do my own research
By: Katieoaks on June 1, 2009
at 8:59 pm
What, you don’t trust my Latin? Hee Hee
By: Joey on June 1, 2009
at 9:13 pm
What are those large vessels off the backshore?
By: annie on June 2, 2009
at 7:03 am
I can’t see what you are seeing. My guess is either draggers now that the areas are back open to fishing since June 1.
By: Joey on June 2, 2009
at 7:38 am
those larger vessels might be for the pipe line
By: Anonymous on June 9, 2009
at 10:24 pm
love your site,can’t wait to come down to the dock and grab a bumper sticker
By: George on June 11, 2009
at 8:56 am
and a few lobsters
By: George on June 11, 2009
at 8:57 am
Hey Joey -
Didn’t you have one of these pass through recently?
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/11/yellow_lobster_with_a_side_of_intrigue/
By: Chuck on June 11, 2009
at 1:52 pm
We’ve had blue, spotted, marbled and albino, but never a whole orange one.
The slide show is in this post with all the mutant lobsters we’ve had-
http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/marbled-lobster-landed-by-toby-burnham-aboard-the-jupiter-ii/
By: Joey on June 11, 2009
at 1:56 pm
What’s the story on the Breakwater. When was it
built? Was it built by Gloucester, or was it Fed? Who is responsible for maintaining it, are there
crews regularly inspecting it, under water, checking for breaks or erosion? I often wonder
when I walk out to the end. How deep is it at it’s
deepest spot? Thanks for all you do.
By: rockynecker on June 12, 2009
at 8:34 am
Does anyone know about the trolley bus? I have seen it running, but can’t find a route schedule on CATA online.
By: Katieoaks on June 12, 2009
at 9:50 am
This is what I found out after speaking with Ronn Garry-
“The trolleys (2) run through Rockport. CATA manages it and according to Bob Ryan it pays for itself. Gloucester had two trolleys that were sold to the the Talidoros family (Manor Inn). They still own them and they haven’t been used since they were purchased. “
By: Joey on June 13, 2009
at 1:00 pm
Hey, Joey!
Do they still have the Lumpers Picnic.
What a great time that was, if they didn’t get raided by captain Coyle.
How about a story about the Ironmen Lumpers, who could unlaos 1000,000 lbs in the morning so the could make the Dail Double at Sufforks
Great Column Thanks
By: Lumpers Kid on June 12, 2009
at 5:40 pm
I don’t think they still have the lumpers picnic but I asked Ron Gilson- Gloucester’s Real Fishing Industry Historian and this is what he had to say-
“Hi Joey: Not to plug my book, but in chapter 17, I do a pretty extensive review of lumpers, the lumpers’ picnic, and a brief rundown of the lumpers involved in the postwar period, complete with pictures.
I got this information from two former lumpers, Joe Mello, on Marble Rd., and Patty Brien, on Eastern Ave. Both are alive and kicking and are great guys that would be more than willing to sit for a interview and tell you the true story of lumpers. As I said, “lumpers were our unsung heroes of that fantastic production period post WW II”.
There is also a delightful, easy to read paperback book, that is a short history of the Lumpers’ Picnic by our own Bill Cahill, now deceased, a former reporter at the GDT (in the lumper era). This book can be found in the library.
Ron
By: Joey on June 14, 2009
at 6:59 am
How about a progress video of the new Crossing,
and the new stores. How is the new Market Basket progressing. Have you been up there Joey?
By: rockynecker on June 18, 2009
at 9:54 pm
I haventbeen up there, I thought it was tresspassing still.
By: Joey on June 18, 2009
at 10:01 pm
Joey, What’s up with the Western Venture being docked for so long?
By: Katieoaks on June 19, 2009
at 6:59 pm
LOL, just looked out and the Western Venture is gone!
By: Katieoaks on June 19, 2009
at 7:11 pm
Katie, the Western Venture was originaly built as a mid-water trawler. The mid-water trawler boats had long stretches of down time due to area closures. They spent a while re-outfitting the Western Venture as a seiner much like Cape Seafoods is doing with the Plan B. The herring seiners can fish in those closed areas where the mid-water trawlers can’t.
By: Joey on June 19, 2009
at 7:20 pm
Thanks for the info. Obviously, I have a lot to learn about the fishing industry. On another topic, I need a local “go to guy/girl” who knows astronomy. I inherited a map of a binary star my father bought in his parents honor. Do you know anyone who would be willing to help me?
By: Katieoaks on June 20, 2009
at 8:50 pm
Yes there is the Gloucester Astronomy club. They meet all the time. For more info-
Gloucester Astronomy Club
By: Joey on June 21, 2009
at 10:14 am
Two things: 1. Back on June 12, Rockynecker asked about the Breakwater. Joe Garland’s book about Eastern Point has information about the building process (and what a process it was).
2. Since I haven’t heard/seen anything about the ferry to P-town, should we assume it won’t be back this season?
By: Bernie on June 21, 2009
at 7:58 pm
Joe….you told me you wanted know when we put up the greay pole shrine pics down at Felica. Cousin Paul and I will start on that tomorrow around 10
By: spearze on June 23, 2009
at 9:34 pm
Joey, your response to the woman regarding ” What would you do? ” was perfect. I grew up on the waterfront in Gloucester and that was a real Gloucesterman’s response.
Well done.
By: John Hiler on June 25, 2009
at 6:53 am
Buono Fiesta! As the new kid on the block, can you tell me the start time/place and route of the procession Friday night?
By: Katieoaks on June 25, 2009
at 8:58 pm
I had to leave Gloucester 1n 1972 because of work and I really miss the place. I have just found your site and the pictures and videos are fantastic.
Will be coming up in July and staying at the Magnolia Inn. We are looking forward to the great Seafood and great Italian Food and the Back Shore
By: Nick on June 30, 2009
at 10:13 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ip-N0H1Ig
Joey, Thought I’d share this with your audience. Just goes to show things aren’t always as they appear
By: Katieoaks on June 30, 2009
at 10:36 pm
Mornin’ Joey, SUNZOUT !
I’m taking a friend out today, for a birthday Lobster Dinner, and I heard on the radio this morning, about a restaurant in Somerville and Revere that has TWIN LOBSTERS(not identical) for 12.95 for the dinner. That’s a real deal, do you know of
any restaurant on Cape Ann that offers something like this? I’ve not seen adds for this,
but it would be a great attraction for a Gloucester
Restaurant, don’t you think? Do you supply any restaurants in Gloucester?
By: rockynecker on July 9, 2009
at 7:21 am
We supply a good majority of local restaurants. I don’t want to single out one of the restaurants but if you look around there are many offering really cheap lobster specials.
The thing about getting lobsters not on teh coast and if it sounds too good to be true is the fact that they could be buying last fall’s run of lobsters that have been sitting around in lobster pounds all winter and spring. They generally have way less meat and the antennae are all chewed up as opposed to the fresh caught local lobsters you would get in Gloucester.
So a “Deal” up in Somerville might not really be such a “Deal”
By: Joey on July 9, 2009
at 7:37 am
Thanks Joey,
Always best to ask an expert! We’ll stay in Gloucester, for our Lobsters.
By: rockynecker on July 9, 2009
at 7:43 am
Joey:
Great blog. On it daily!
Question: I see that Salem Sound Coastwatch is doing a lot of good things. Any similar organizations on Cape Ann? If not, time to start one?
Rich
By: Intuition Gloucester on July 10, 2009
at 2:32 pm
I gotta be honest. I’ve never heard of Salem Sound Coastwatch.
By: Joey on July 10, 2009
at 2:40 pm
Hi Joey,
Looks like major progress at Gloucester Crossing,
road clearing, tree removal, any access for video
taking yet? Don’t you have access to a helicopter? Are any local stores going to open there? Like maybe a Lobster Pound? Or, Lobster
Rolls and Fried Clams Shop? People have to eat
while they shop.
By: rockynecker on July 11, 2009
at 9:32 am
There is talk of The Mrs setting up shop at next year’s Farmer’s Market and spreading lobster roll joy to the masses.
By: Joey on July 11, 2009
at 9:37 am
Joey, make sure the Mrs brings your s dressed in their pink lobsta sweaters. Great marketing and a real family business!
By: katieoaks on July 13, 2009
at 10:37 am
Rocky, I tried to research Gloucester Crossing online and can’t find any new leases. The Gull is advertising for help for a new pub, not sure what’s up with that…
By: katieoaks on July 13, 2009
at 10:30 am
Word on the street is 5 Guys Burgers and a pizza joint
By: katieoaks on July 13, 2009
at 3:29 pm
Dollar Tree is opening at the Crossing
By: katieoaks on July 17, 2009
at 7:22 am
We are visiting Gloucester end of this month for a day and i was wondering if you could tell me the best time to see the lobster boats coming in/out of the harbor? Also, any close shoreline/beach we could go just to look not to swim?
By: Kim on July 11, 2009
at 11:42 am
The lobster boats head out between 6AM and 7:30AM they start to return tothe dock between 11:30AM and 4:30PM.
If you want to watch the lobster boats unload you can come down our dock. If you want to go to the beach, here’s a list-
http://www.bostoncentral.com/activities/beaches/p870.php
By: Joey on July 11, 2009
at 3:27 pm
Kim, I like to visit St Peter’s Dock downtown and walk along the waterfront to the left. There’s a lobsta boat dock there too. Down further is The Loop with the Heritage Museum with a dory building shop. Good Harbor beach has great views! Enjoy your visit!
By: katieoaks on July 13, 2009
at 11:07 am
Hey Joey
where does one get them GLOUCESTER sticker? I was ij Gloucester over the fouth and could find anyone that knew about them or where to get themI will be back up there for my 60th reuion on aug 16 would like to know where to get them. I live in Palm Beach FL now butt my roots alwaays in GLOUCESTER
Thanks
Capt Joe Santos
By: Joseph p santos on July 15, 2009
at 6:48 pm
Joe, look in the right hand column.
By: Joey on July 15, 2009
at 8:16 pm
Great feature. You are like a one man chamber of commerce.
By: Patty Knaggs on July 17, 2009
at 2:55 pm
HI JOEY,
GUESS WHAT, CAPT JOE AND SONS WON THE
READERS CHOICE AWARD FAVORITE, IN THE
BEST OF THE NORTH SHORE AWARDS 2009.
CHECK IT OUT ON LINE. (ROY MOORE WON THE
NORTH SHORE MAGAZINE AWARD) I had some of your Lobster at a party this weekend, so I can see why you won.!!!!!
By: rockynecker on July 20, 2009
at 10:21 am
WOOT! Incredible. In my post about The BONS I told people that they should vote for their favorite joints around town. I never lobbied for votes for us, LOL!
here’s that post-
http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/nominate-local-buisnesses-for-north-shore-magazine-bons-awards/
By: Joey on July 20, 2009
at 1:10 pm
Joey, what’s up with the blue boat that goes out almost every night carrying what looks like a trash dumpster?
By: katieoaks on July 31, 2009
at 6:48 am
Here’s a bunch of posts about that boat Katie-
http://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/?s=providenza&x=0&y=0
By: Joey on July 31, 2009
at 7:13 am
I just had a great idea for a Gloucester event:
Lobster Rodeo
(PETA might not sign on as a founding sponsor but any Lobster that gets roped could also win his freedom. Imaging a lobster boat motoring out into the outer harbor and all of the “winners” getting thrown overboard.)
(Maybe, I just need more sleep.)
By: Rob Hall on July 31, 2009
at 8:31 am
Just moved back to Gloucester after being away for a few years. I’m frustrated with my 1 1/2 hour commute each way. What are the best resources in Gloucester to try to find a local job? I’d like to work within the community. Thanks
By: lindsey on July 31, 2009
at 10:13 am
Thanks Joey, but I couldn’t get the links to work. OK, I’m guessing the Providenza dumps the clam shells after Intershell shucks them? But where? And isn’t there a by-product that could be made from them? What ever happened to clamshell driveways anyway? And on another subject while I have your attention, I think I saw a coyote inside the Building Center fence last night?He escaped out to the empty lot in front of the work boat docks.
By: katieoaks on July 31, 2009
at 9:47 pm
Katie you shoulda had a camera with you. Then we coulda posted the pics here.
By: Joey on August 2, 2009
at 7:15 am
I’m trying to find out if the Shuttle Boat that used
to stop at 10Pound Island, Rocky Neck and Downtown Gloucester is still running, If so, how
do I get a schedule? Anyone know?
By: rockynecker on August 4, 2009
at 8:49 pm
Has anyone seen the help wanted post on Craigslist for a hairstylist for a biker salon in Gloucester? ” No experience necessary”; send a photo with resume?
By: katieoaks on August 4, 2009
at 10:32 pm
You gonna put in for teh job Katie? I dare ya to call in!
By: Joey on August 5, 2009
at 7:51 am
LOL, Joey! I’m more of a sidecar …
By: katieoaks on August 5, 2009
at 3:27 pm
…babe
By: katieoaks on August 5, 2009
at 3:28 pm
I am writing a novel involving Gloucester schooner fishing around 1918-1921. My grandfather’s name is one of those listed on the memorial of those lost at sea. My father is a graduate of Gloucester High. But…they are no longer here to respond and I am sitting here on an island in Puget Sound, Washington. The question: How long would it take a fishing schooner (cod) with 6 – 8 dories on board to go from Gloucester to the south end of the Grand Banks, Newfoundland, in good weather? I appreciate any help you can give.
By: Wynn Allen on August 6, 2009
at 6:37 pm
Is it true that there is a new Chef at the DogBar Resturant. I am really excited to se what she comes up with. I think her name is Saskia….
The Dogbar is a great place, its going to be even better with the food!!! Can someone please tell me this is true!!!
By: MD on August 7, 2009
at 10:32 am
As you, and many others here, are authorities on Gloucester, maybe you can help me? I found these videos claiming to be of geothermal vents near the Steel Derrick quarry in Rockport.
Now, I’ve been going to Cape Ann camping, hiking, biking, for 30 years, and I’ve never heard anything about this.
At least one other person commented, crudely albeit adamantly, that the claim is not credible.
Whaddya’ know?
John
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ6jEtsZZdY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxpMxMm9Hac
By: John on August 24, 2009
at 6:07 pm
Could you post the following?
W=ater
T=est
F=ails
We thought it would make people laugh or cry
By: DVSMBL on September 3, 2009
at 1:36 pm
Does anyone remember the picture of the sailing ship painted on a rock in the bass rocks area?
By: coolpapa on September 7, 2009
at 1:15 pm
No, coolpapa, do you have any pictures of it?
By: Joey on September 7, 2009
at 1:41 pm
Actually I do in a pre digital age Kodachrome slide (with minimal apologies to Paul Simon). if I can dig it out I will scan and send.
It was a large painting too and the kids always played a game of who could find it first each year.
By: coolpapa on September 8, 2009
at 10:02 am
Hi,
I’m originally from MA. and am planning a trip to New England from my home in TX.
If anyone could let me know if the “Allen Estes Band” is playing in the area on 10/1-10/10 ‘09 I’d really appreciate it.
By: Mal on September 15, 2009
at 7:29 am
Thinking about taking the wife and kids to Gloucester for a few nights around the Ides of November.
Anything interesting going on? More importantly, how do the lobsters run then, that’s really the driving force for me!
By: John on October 6, 2009
at 10:07 am
Plenty of lobsters around in November. They dont drop off until January.
What is teh Ides of November? Forgive my ignorance.
By: Joey on October 6, 2009
at 11:12 am
Ides of November was a Julius Caesar reference, and an attempt at humor. “Ides” is an archaic term meaning the 15th day of certain months
Caesar allegedly was warned by a seer, to beware, “the Ides of March”, and he was assassinated shortly thereafter on March 15th, 44 BC.
I was thinking of coming around the 15th of November, not sure I can wait that long, though.
Thanks for the info.
By: John on October 6, 2009
at 4:53 pm
Hi Joey,
Is that your big red LIVE LOBSTERS sign with
a price per pound, near the sidewalk near your
wharf?
By: rockynecker on October 6, 2009
at 11:40 am
No, that’s our neighbors.
By: Joey on October 6, 2009
at 12:21 pm
hello joe. tis rory…im putting on big art show next fri and sat night fromm 9 to 6 at the cabi building next to cvs i was wonderin if you do a quick in terview with me….take care rory
By: rory o connor on October 18, 2009
at 4:58 pm
What’s the address of Duckworth Beach Gourmet?
By: Bernie on October 19, 2009
at 7:46 am
24 Washington Street, Gloucester Ma-
here’s a map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=&vps=1&jsv=180e&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.839416,56.513672&ie=UTF8&geocode=Fdw3igIdTLLJ-w&split=0
By: Joey on October 19, 2009
at 8:06 am
Can folks please recommend the top 3 places for breakfast ( and their best items ) on Cape Ann. Thanks.
By: Tom on November 2, 2009
at 11:08 pm
Sugar Magnolia’s on Main St. Open at 7am. All of their Pancakes and French Toast. Try the Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Butter, (not lo cal but great for special occasion).
Also serves great lunch, try the Fatoush Salad,
great flavors and healthy.
By: rockynecker on November 3, 2009
at 7:53 am
Can someone recommend a lunch place with a great view and fresh, broiled haddock for a dieting visitor?
By: katieoaks on November 7, 2009
at 2:43 am
Lat 43 has great views of the working harbor. Also Cruiseport and The Gloucester House
By: Joey on November 7, 2009
at 5:30 am
We are returning to Gloucester this weekend and wonder where we might be able to purchase some linguisa to bring home? We used to go to Trupianos and that was great. Any other thoughts? We’d love to bring some back with us and treat our friends.
By: Pat D on November 11, 2009
at 12:51 pm
Try Duckworth Beach Gourmet on Washington Street
By: Joey on November 11, 2009
at 1:02 pm