So yesterday this Homie was on the roof of Toby Burnham’s lobster boat The Jupiter II with a striper plug with it’s treble hooks stuck in its leg and abdomen. it was stuck hobbling around and in obvious pain.
Toby was inside the cabin oblivious to the condition of the seagull and when he popped his head out the seagull flew off the roof of the boat and onto the roof of our dock here at Captain Joe and Sons.
Toby grabbed a piece of herring and lured the injured seagull back down off the roof of the dock and just as the seagull got within striking range he snatched it by the tail and held it by it’s neck.
Then grabbing a pair of metal cutters he snipped the treble hooks to remove them from the feet and abdomen without tearing the belly out of the seagull.
Moments later he was on the deck eating a piece of fish scraps Toby fed him.
A job well done just a week after his 50th birthday.
Nice work Toby!
Nice work Toby!
Good Morning Gloucester 
Very sweet story and nice to know this about Toby. Thank you for sharing and great photos!
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You’re a good man Toby Burnham.
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ya..nice work Toby ♥
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I am thinking.. Toby is a good guy!
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wow! A wonderful caring man ~ great job ~ lots of blessings to you ~ ^_^
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just like that guy that led the snakes out of ireland.. doesn’t look a day over 49. statue on the boulevard for this guy.
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Aaw, how sweet. I bet a vet couldn’t have done a better job.
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Homie Love! Thanks Toby!! You warmed our hearts and momentarily stopped us from biting our fingernails on Election night. If you’re this good at just a week past 50 who knows what your future will bring;)
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Wow…not too many people would have done that. What an admirable guy! I’m so impressed.
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The answer to why so many people world-wide tune into GMG. Awesome story, great documentation, and a fabulous character. Joey’s eye for what’s interesting is unerring.
Paul in Cambridge
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Nicely done!
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Awww…It always breakes my heart when I see a Hommie with netting or hooks …Nicely done, looks like we know who to call now….Toby the Hommie Whisperer
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What a wonderful story; not only did he save homie’s life, but he fed him too. One lucky seagull to have landed on Toby’s boat, or maybe Toby’s reputation as a friend is well known in the seagull population and he landed there intentionally.
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What cool guy!
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That’s one lucky homie!!
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I agree, you’re a good man Toby Burnham. Hard working, seafaring man with a heart.
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I need to fact check but this may take first place for GMG 2012 Good Egg of the Year Award. I will be posting that to the Good Morning Gloucester Wikipedia page in a few days to immortalize it.
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Done (under history): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Morning_Gloucester
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Sweet!!! That’s all I have to say,,gotta love it!
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This is a great story. Toby you are wonderful and we are thankful for your kindness.
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am not one bit surprised. all of the Burnham clan have a way with all critters, great and small. way to go Toby!
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Nicely done cousin Toby!
From St Augustine, FL.
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I always knew Toby had a heart of gold!
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Great story and thank you
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Toby really is the best. Loved by man and bird alike. And quite the Old Salt!
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Always gentle, sweet and kind. Love that cousin of mine!
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A very compassionate guy. I wish I knew this man. What a heartwarming story!
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love you to pieces toby! mumruthmburnham@
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Such rough hands and a gentle touch. You are a true healer. Love ya, Toby!
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