Early June and a Bust!

The first two images I took 10 years ago in early June. After that random shots here and there. Things are slowly getting back to normal as normal can be during this pandemic. Hotels are opening up as I type which will make my job less lonely. Thankfully the mayhem that resulted across the country due to the George Floyd murder never made it across our bridges. There were protests here in Gloucester but they were very peaceful and well organized, even local police participated. Meanwhile the Massachusetts Environmental Police were doing their part protecting our natural resources. I was tipped off of possible poaching. As I left work sure enough I saw their pickup head over where the fishing was done. I don't know the details but what I observed was four young men with as much as six lines in the water while the officer left with a bag of what I assume fish, possible "shorts".

Flags of the Boulevard June 2010

 The last eastern rigged trawler "Little Sandra" June 2010.

 Standing in the creek!

 A morning view from the end of the Fish Pier.

 The Paint Factory and Ten Pound Island Light.

 City Hall in a no cloud morning.

 Closer

   Angler's Cafe!

 Schooner Adventure still in her winter cacoon.

Daybreak over the Greasy Pole.

A closer look and notice the sun reflecting off the windows of a house on the western shore!

 Environmental Officer checking the catch.

Looks like lecture time!

 Checking paperwork.

 Confiscated!

 Early morning fog and exposed rocks.

 A lone beach walker.

 Flowers and fog at Good Harbor Beach!

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Meanwhile this week I'm in the fog, literally. Just about every morning we were draped in fog only to burn off later in the day.

The Fort playground and Ten Pound Island.

 City Hall behind the fog.

 Foggy Boulevard.

 Grounded by the fog!

 Foggy Harbor Cove.

 Fog and DPW workers at Good Harbor Beach.

 Foggy expanse.

 A closer look.

 The sun struggles.

 Beacon Marine

 The Beauport Hotel Beach Bus.

 Heart!

All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go!

All these photos were taken this weekend, Memorial Day weekend. During this pandemic Americans pay tribute to our fallen heroes in their own individual way. Social distancing has cancelled parades and large gatherings. But we should reflect on what sacrifices were made to achieve our independence. Good example was WWII where every American sacrificed home and abroad led by a president who removed politics in the effort for world peace. We should all do our part and adhere to all social distancing guidelines and we too can be remembered for what we all did together for a better world!

Friday Morning.

 Daybreak over the city.

 Stacy Boulevard

 Stairs leading to Crab Beach.

 Flags of the Boulevard.

 Merchant Marine Memorial

Stuck!

 Lone couple on Good Harbor Beach.

  Footbridge

 "The House"

Surfers spaced out.

Low tide!

Contrast in a Storm!

At least I'm getting yard work done! I refuse to become bored despite working in an empty building during the overnight shift. One way to do that is to focus on the beauty around us, especially where you never expect it.


Storm approaches!

 Shelf Cloud looms ahead.

 The UU Church and City Hall.

A little closer.

 Diamond in the sky!

 City Hall pops in front of the dark clouds.

 St. Ann's outshines the storm!

 Our Lady of Good Voyage also outshines the approaching storm!

 A little closer.

 City skyline the morning after.

 F/V Captain Dominic with a list!

 Social distancing of a feathered sort!

 A seagull egg in the planter!

 I suppose you can call this "Gloucester Vice"!

 Schooner Roseway up on the ways.

 Starboard bow.

 Masts

 Fishermen's Wife's statue.

 Fishermen's Memorial, look close and you'll see a heart projecting on the distant Beauport Hotel!