tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124810652009-10-12T21:24:38.488-04:00This is a diary of living on Lanes Cove, a small cove in the Lanesville area of Gloucester Massachusetts.Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442857533626315776noreply@blogger.comBlogger14112542.67917-70.65778This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12481065.post-37050563804904578432009-10-07T07:00:00.000-04:002009-10-07T06:50:17.235-04:00

This excerpt is from A Village at Lane's Cove by Barbara H Erkkila recently reprinted and available through Ten Pound Island Book Company. Barbara was the best chronicler of Lanesville and also authored the book Hammers on Stone-The History of Cape Ann Granite available in bookshops around Rockport and Gloucester, and The Cape Ann Museum giftshop.The late sculptor George Demetrios of Folly Cove

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The sunsets are now racing south along the horizon and soon they will set behind the hill (toward the left), where they will remain for several months.

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The Salem NewsEssex County ChroniclesJim McAllisterSeptember 21, 2009 12:03 am—In the basement of the Cape Ann Historical Museum in downtown Gloucester is a room dedicated to the works of the many sculptors, painters and textile artists who practiced their craft, summers or year-round, in that far-flung corner of the city known as Folly Cove.Folly Cove is actually part of Lanesville, which was

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This excerpt is from A Village at Lane's Cove by Barbara H Erkkila recently reprinted and available through Ten Pound Island Book Company. Barbara was the best chronicler of Lanesville and also authored the book Hammers on Stone-The History of Cape Ann Granite available in bookshops around Rockport and Gloucester, and The Cape Ann Museum giftshop.Paul Manship, internationally known sculptor, and

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Gloucester Daily TimesEbb & FlowPeter K. PrybotSeptember 11, 2009 10:08 pm—"There weren't a lot of fish caught, and the weather drove a lot of people away."So explained Don Peavey, one of the annual Lane's Cove Bluefish Tournament's officials and founders.But despite those negatives, participants did leave last weekend's 21st annual tournament happy, especially for winning a prize or just getting

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Late-night rowdiness dampens great Lanesville holidayEbb & FlowPeter K. PrybotOrganizers of the second annual Lanesville Emergency Action Program's July 4 Extravaganza and the 18th annual Lanesville Fourth of July parade and bonfire treated thousands of locals and out-of-towners to separate, superb Independence Day celebrations.Remarkably, the weather did its part with a sky showing its infinity

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I have to admit that June is a pretty iffy month for weather here on Lanes Cove. It seems like we've had a lot of rain and the temperatures have been cool (50's & 60's). I guess I shouldn't ask for too much--we are getting some very lovely sunsets. The Cove is full of boats and the kayakers from Discovery Adventures are starting to go out. All-in-all, it is still a very special place.

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442857533626315776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12481065.post-56987034111745314122009-02-16T20:49:00.002-05:002009-02-16T21:03:17.642-05:00

So after some nasty snow and ice storms this winter, we've had a nice thaw in the last couple of days. Much of the snow is gone, just those piles that seem to linger in their ugliness. Andrews Street had been pretty treacherous at times. A little over a month ago we had an ice storm that stranded us here in Lanesville. A fire engine that was sent out on a medical call got stuck on Washington

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It was downright chilly here--around 10ºF with 40 MPH winds. With those kind of conditions, sea smoke is common. Funny thing, we had just returned from Iceland where the temperature was more like 35º to 40ºF.

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The nice thing about New England is that we have four real seasons. I grew up in Florida, and there they have spring and summer--that's it. Fall has been beautiful, but now it's time to get down to real weather and we are getting the first of some decent snow. It is always amazing how the color goes out of the landscape at this time of year--we now have a study in gray and white. We've gotten

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Ebb & FlowPeter K. PrybotSeptember 05, 2008 09:52 pm—Although the 20th annual Lane's Cove Bluefish Tournament tired legs, tested tenacity, and didn't break records, it was well-attended by well-behaved participants and well-executed by officials who learned from last year. Furthermore, a new piece of equipment proved critical, the top bluefish yielded its harvester nearly $200 a pound, and a

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August, and this summer in general, has been especially rainy. We have had spectacular thunderstorms throughout the summer, and my grass has never looked greener in August.We are getting near the end of summer, and that means the Lanesville Bluefish Tournament is coming up. Held traditionally on the Sunday before Labor Day, that means this summer's tournament falls on August 31st. Good luck to

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Noticed this morning that there were four city DPW employees with brooms sweeping the sidewalks and curbs in Lanesville. This was completely unexpected--and very much welcomed. I have a pet peeve--there are a lot of weeds along the sidewalks and curbs on Washington Street (and I image most other streets), probably encouraged by the wet summer we've had. It looks bad and if the owners of the house

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Flatrocks Gallery is a new gallery located at 77 Langsford Street, just down from Lanes Cove toward Folly Cove. Started by two local artists, Anne Marie Crotty and Cynthia Roth, it is a gallery dedicated to artists of Cape Ann. Personally I believe there is a preference for artists around Lanesville, which is a good thing. Flatrocks gives a permanent venue for artists here, sort of a continuous

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It's pretty easy to know when something is happening on Lanes Cove--usually there are a lot of cars that show up together. It's not unusual for a group to descend on us--we had kayakers come is frigid weather to test out their capabilities in cold weather. Today it was a group from the United Divers of Central Massachusetts participating the the Great American Fish Count, sponsored by the New

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Here is the article from the Gloucester Daily Times:A gala celebration in LanesvilleBy Peter K. PrybotJuly 12, 2008 05:35 am—The 17th annual Lanvesville Fourth of July parade and bonfire were beauts.The community and guests there even got an added Independence Day treat — the first-ever July 4th extravaganza at the Lanesville Community Center. But, organizers of the parade and bonfire say new

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Maybe I hadn't really noticed before, but today two portable sanitation units (toilets) arrived on Lanes Cove. I talked to the driver and he said they had been donated by the owner of the company The Shed, Ellen Ramsey. He said she does this for many events. Thank you Ellen--with the number of people who visit the cove for the parade and bonfire this essential service is greatly appreciated by

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I wanted to compliment the Lanesville Bonfire Committee--they have been doing a great job. This year's bonfire is the biggest I've seen yet. They have roped off the area, restricting it to Fire Personnel Only. This is from a recent e-mail with Jackie Hardy, Ward 4 Councilor:Great way to get rid of the scrap lumber - agreed, but there are restrictions on what can be burned and not ... the Chief of

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Last Friday night we heard several emergency vehicles race through Lanesville and learned later that there had been a serious boating accident in the Flat Rocks area, the stretch between Lanes Cove and Folly Point.The coastline along Cape Ann on Ipswich bay is unforgiving--except for a couple of beaches in small coves it is extremely rocky. I hope all recover fully.Out of respect for the privacy

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A picture from last year's bonfire.

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So the bonfire is on! The permit from the Gloucester Fire Department took a bit of groveling, but the chief had some legitimate concerns (like NO fireworks in the bonfire). But the permit is in-hand, so with a lot of sweat and hard work (and a few beers to easy the pain) we should be good-to-go for the 4th of July.As a note of caution, things do get a bit wild around the cove during the bonfire.

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So I've been working on providing streaming video of this year's bonfire and I think I have it. Web TV provided by Ustream You can try this link to bring it up in your own window. As the construction of the bonfire starts I'll focus in on that. Until then, enjoy the activity in the cove. With a little luck, I'll have a recording stored online, so if you miss it, you can still tune in.

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I've heard that the annual Lanesville 4th of July bonfire might be in jeopardy. Seems as though Dickie Crowell won't be pulling the necessary permit from the fire department this year and there is a bit of trouble finding someone acceptable (to the fire department) to do it. Stay tuned!

Stanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01442857533626315776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12481065.post-79115248289137059502008-06-11T16:49:00.002-04:002008-06-11T16:52:34.478-04:00

Although it was pretty warm earlier this week, today has been spectacular--just to bad I had to watch it on the webcam from work.

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This spring has been painfully slow in coming. I guess this is what makes New Englanders the people they are (sort of like Red Sox fans that went 86 years without a World Series win). We noticed the sun heading north along the horizon at sunset, along with longer days, both sure signs that the weather will warm and summer will be here soon.One sure sign that the season has changed is a lone

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