Tag Archives: Annisquam

Sunset over The Annisquam Photos From Anthony Marks

Posted on July 14, 2011 by
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Annis Squam, 1817

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Edmund M. Blunt/©Fredrik D. Bodin Edmund March Blunt (1770–1862) published and printed the first book of sailing directions in the United States, the American Coast Pilot, in 1796. This Annis Squam chart is from the 9th edition of Coast Pilot and measures 9×5 … Continue reading →

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Annisquam 4th of July Parade (Photos by David Cox)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

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Heather McCoy Takes Some Pictures of An Electric Torpedo Ray On Cambridge Beach In Annisquam

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Heather writes- Hey Joey, I found this on Cambridge Beach in Annisquam a few days ago.  I was told it was an electric torpedo ray, I had never heard of them before.  I was wondering if you had ever come … Continue reading →

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40 Scottish Lasses on Tour in Annisquam

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

40 Scottish Lasses on Tour in Annisquam Fourty music students from St. George’s School for Girls in Edinburgh, Scotland will fill the Annisquam Village Church with songs from the highlands, standards from the American song book, and other repertoire on … Continue reading →

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Annisquam From Shelley Vincent

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

A beautiful evening in Annisquam around 6:15 Tuesday night.

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ANNUAL ANNISQUAM SEWING CIRCLE PLANT and BAKE SALE May 28th

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Attention: Calendar of Events Community News ANNUAL ANNISQUAM SEWING CIRCLE PLANT and BAKE SALE Gloucester, MA.     May 10, 2011…….The Annual ANNISQUAM SEWING CIRCLE PLANT and BAKE SALE will take place Saturday,  May 28  8am – 12pm at the Annisquam Village … Continue reading →

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Enough Was Enough! Lighthouse Beach Discovered!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

I had finally had it with seeing all these pictures and paintings of Lighthouse Beach.  It was time for the family to discover it for ourselves!  (thank you EJ for the directions on where to park) Much like the Rocky … Continue reading →

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Our EJ on Fox Last Night Video- Great Job EJ!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Click above to see the video of EJ telling the story on which she first reported here on GMG two days ago- Did You Know? (The Mail Must Go Through – Amazing!) Thanks To EJ and Tom and Fox News!  … Continue reading →

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Did You Know (Sunset)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

That Sunset or sundown is the daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon as a result of Earth’s rotation. The time of sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the trailing edge of the Sun’s disk disappears below … Continue reading →

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Did You Know (Blue Porch Ceilings)

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

why pale blue paint is used on the porch ceilings of many older homes in New England?  There are actually a number of possible reasons.  The blue paint is said to reflect light.  To anyone standing inside the house, the … Continue reading →

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Did You Know (En Plein Air)

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

That en plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air”, and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors? Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century working in natural light became … Continue reading →

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Did you Know?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

That the Annisquam Village Church is an interdenominational community church. The geographic area of the Annisquam Village Church, called The Third Parish, was established in 1728, and originally included the villages of Annisquam, Bay View and Lanesville. Today the community … Continue reading →

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After the Storm

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

This is a painting I just finished of waves off the rocks at Annisquam Light, after the first little storm last week.  As an old surfer, painter, photographer and lifelong lover of the sea, I have long sought to catch/capture that … Continue reading →

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A Few Storm Pics

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Some photos I shot during the storm from Annisquam.  Storm surf racing into Ipswich Bay, storm surf attempting to claim Annisquam Light, and the calm after the storm.

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Anna Hyatt Huntington

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

Did you know that this was the studio of renowned sculptor, Anna Hyatt Huntington, who created the World War I Memorial in Legion Square featuring the impressive sculpture of Joan of Arc on horseback? The horse was modeled after a … Continue reading →

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Did you know? Proxigean Spring Tides

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

E. J. Lefavour writes- Did you know: That during both new and full moon phases, the gravitational attraction of the moon is in line with the gravitational pull of the sun, producing high tides and low tides 20% higher and … Continue reading →

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The Annisquam Stagecoach

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

Ejay Khan writes- Did you know that the stagecoach began service to and from Annisquam in 1849 and ceased operation in 1893 when trolleys took over. The stagecoach office was located on Washington St. James Cunningham ran the stagecoach line … Continue reading →

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Fourth Annual Holiday Arts Sale & Open House 134R Leonard Street, Annisquam MA

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Fourth Annual Holiday Arts Sale & Open House 134R Leonard Street, Annisquam MA 01930 Friday, December 4th – 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, December 5th – 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday, December 5th – Noon to 4 pm … Continue reading →

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Annisquam Arts and Crafts Show October 9th and 10th

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

Katie McManus Writes- Hi Joey,  Love your blog and I look forward to it everyday.  I am hoping you could post some info and photos for the Annisquam arts and crafts show, which will be this weekend at the Annisquam … Continue reading →

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The Market, Annisquam Where good food comes from.

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

When I was a teenager I read “The Magus” by John Fowles. A strange and fascinating book with the main character named Nicholas Urfe and his girlfriend called him Nico. I thought that was the coolest name and have used … Continue reading →

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Annisquam Sea Fair 2010 Slide-Show From David Cox

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

Click here for the slide-show of over 50 pictures from the 2010 Annisquam Sea Fair

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2010 Squam Parade Slide-Show By David Cox

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

Sure Looks Like The Squammies Know How To Have a Good Time you know the drill- click the pic for the slide-show

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Lobster Cove- One Of The Many Views From The Deck At Market Restaurant

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

 

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Market Restaurant At Lobster Cove- The GMG Interview

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Never have I seen such an excitement among online foodies as the one created over the past month for the newly opened Market Restaurant At Lobster Cove. Check the video for the inside skinny and the slide show at the … Continue reading →

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