Wordless Wednesday

Ferry Traffic at the 5 Corners in Vineyard Haven, I never seem to mind this gridlock... Love that plate.

Block Island Seafood Co. Under $20 Gift Guide

Santa Claws is coming to town!

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Did you order all of your BISCo. gifts yet? No? Don't worry, the Block Island Seafood Co. gift guide is here to help. Here are our picks for the holiday season, all for under $20! All items are available on our merchandise website.




For Him

For Her

 For Kids

For the Home

Happy shopping!


Cheers,
Craig


www.blockislandseafood.com
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BISCo. Sale

Here we go BISCo. followers. We're having a blowout sale. Every item has been reduced. Check out the BISCo. online store and show us where in the world you take BISCo.
Cheers,
Craig
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Southeast Lighthouse, BI, RI 

Yesterday was my mother's 70th birthday.  Happy Birthday to my favorite lady!

Cheers,
Craig
www.blockislandseafood.com

Custom Caps

Before the Block Island Seafood Co.  became an actual business we had "gear."  A hat was gifted to me so that meant that I had to move forward with this crazy idea.  So thankful I did.  Well, that hat has served me well and many folks have often asked where they could get one.  Sorry folks, but the original BISCo. design is a highly coveted one and there are only two in existence.  Go ahead, try eBay--they don't even have them.

The original hat has taken a beaten; it shows its age and how loved it is.  A new hat was purchased and fits my nephew MTG perfectly.

Here you have two generations of Block Island Seafood Co.  No better kid to adorn this special hat.  Wear it well, buddy!

Cheers,
Craig
www.blockislandseafood.com

Marathon Rewind

Last week I ran the NYC marathon and it was a most special day.  My family, friends and the lovely AB came out with full-force to cheer me on and it meant the world to me.  It also meant that I had to finish.  


My sister met me in the Bronx and ran the last leg of the marathon with me.  We are running buddies and it is a special bond that we share.  We are both slow and steady, much like the beloved tortoise.  


Somewhere along the 20-something mile she thought it would be a good idea to video tape me.    I was too delirious to think otherwise.  

Cheers, 
Craig 
www.blockislandseafood.com 

NYC Marathon

On Sunday, I, along with 40,000 others, will run the ING NYC marathon making it my 3rd time along that course.   BISCo. encourages everyone to get out there and cheer for the runners--fast, slow, old, young, broke-down, reeved up, no matter the condition---everyone is giving it their all and beating the odds and pushing their limits.  I am proud to be a New Yorker every day but especially on this day.

I have already begun to carbo-load--my favorite part.  There is no better motivation for running 26.2 miles than a big bowl of spaghetti.

Thanks to all for your support; it means so much to me and I could never do it without you.

Cheers!
Craig
www.blockislandseafood.com

Mary D., The Benefactor of Block Island

Image source: NY Times 

Block Island is a special place for many reasons, one of which includes the residents and local community. It has always been a dream of mine to spend a winter on the Block so that I could experience life as a local and, perhaps, give back to the island that has given me so much.  One resident who gives herself to the island is Mary Donnelly.  Mary is a RN who makes house calls to island residents, works at the island medical center and is an island institution.  Recently, Mary has been gaining fame for her other island job, the bill payer.  You see, Mary takes care of her own.  She pays the bills of year-round islanders who can't afford to keep their lights on, make a mortgage payment and so on.   It is community helping  community in the simplest, but most impactful form. 


There is so much that I admire about Mary, she is a nurse and a mother of seven (like my mom--love you mom!) and a community activist.  In some ways, she reminds me of my Aunt Tommy, who into her 80s served as a nurse on Martha's Vineyard.   


Mary's work was featured on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend and I thought I would share a link for you all to see a glimpse into this special woman's life and the island that she calls home.  


To make a donation to the Mary D. Fund, send a check to Mary D. Fund, P.O. Box 323, Block Island, RI 02807. 


Cheers, 
Craig 
www.blockislandseafood.com 

Block Island Stripers

This year on Block Island the family set out our annual fishing trip.  Some years are more lucky than others and this year the Gods were smiling down on us.  Many a good fish were happily released and we were still able to make dinner for 30+ while stocking a freezer full of striped bass.

Here are a few photos from MJG that recap the day nicely.  

Big Brother, MSG  (FMQ in the background)

President, Block Island Seafood Co. JFG 

What are some of your family traditions? 

Cheers! 

Craig 

www.blockislandseafood.com