Blue Shutters BeachCam -- Irene Update

It's just after 7am on Sunday morning of our Hurricane 2011 Weekend and the Blue Shutters BeachCam is providing views of the wind and rain battering Good Harbor Beach. Much more to come throughout the day -- we hope you're watching! As long as we have power (and we don't expect this to be a problem) you'll have the BeachCam.

Attention All Storm-Watchers -- See Irene Here!

There's no doubt that the Blue Shutters is the place to be on a great beach day, but did you know that this is also a fantastic place to watch a big storm? If the weather experts are correct, you'll have an opportunity to see for yourself on Sunday as Irene barrells through New England. You're invited to come join us -- snug and secure here at the Blue Shutters -- but if you can't, we encourage you to check out our webcam, which will remain focused on Good Harbor Beach throughout the storm. Here's a photo from this morning -- a picture that gives new meaning to the term "calm before the storm". There are folks on the beach, surfers in the water and guests like these enjoying breakfast -- and the view -- before heading down for some fun of their own (the webcam is there in the lower left corner, in a box on the window sill). It's a beautiful start to this Saturday, so while you might want to be here for Mother Nature's show tomorrow, you may be able to squeeze in a few hours at the beach. Stay tuned here for more updates and photos.

A Blue Shutters Baby

This is Garrett, who has enjoyed many fun days at the Blue Shutters since he was born last year. Those of you who have visited the Shutters this summer may have seen him -- he and and his sister, Logan, and their mom and dad, stayed here in July and again in August. You'll see them every morning packed up for a trip to Good Harbor Beach. Before Garrett was born, the family made several trips to the Shutters -- in fact, dad stayed here the night before their wedding. And his grandfather was the very first guest of the Blue Shutters back in 2007 -- months before our "official" opening (he is also the organizer of an annual bocce ball tournament at Good Harbor Beach....the contestants stay right here at the Shutters). There are many kids who have developed a special connection with our B&B, and Garrett is one of them...a real "Blue Shutters Baby."

Gloucester's Man at the Wheel...on the Arm

There are many ways fans of Gloucester can show their love for our favorite seaside town -- you'll find "The Man at the Wheel" emblazoned on tee-shirts, baseball caps, refridgerator magnets, ashtrays and coffee mugs up and down Main Street. But we were particularly impressed with one Blue Shutters guest -- Bob from Maryland -- who showed us this most awesome tattoo. Bob, who has roots here, says he always has Gloucester with him wherever he goes.

Back on the Beach!

Earlier today we shared a photo of Good Harbor in the morning and predicted it was going to be a great beach day. Well, we were right -- by mid-day, the scene looked a lot like a summer weekend, with many sunlovers flocking to the beach. Check out this photo of folks splashing in the waves, wading along the channel and soaking up rays. Tomorrow will be even nicer -- and if you closely at the Blue Shutters sign in the lower left corner, you'll see we have vacancies (tonight and tomorrow). So come join us...back on the beach!

The Sun is Back!

Overall it has been a great summer weatherwise, but the past few days haven't been the best. While there's still fun to be had here rain or shine, it's always better when the sun is out on these summer days. And as you can see from this photo, it's sunny again. You can see the sun shining on the water and the crews out cleaning the sand. According to the weather experts, tomorrow promises to be even better. If the return of sunshine is getting you thinking about the beach again, keep in mind that we do have a room open -- just one -- tomorrow (Thursday, August 18). Don't wait too long -- these rooms don't stay open very long. And keep in mind that there are more rooms available through the end of August and into Labor Day weekend. Hope to see you here -- make sure you bring that sunblock!

The Benefits of Innkeeping

Innkeeping can be hard work...but there are certain benefits. Here we see innkeepers AnnMarie and Patty enjoying some time with Phillipe, a guest from Montreal. Phillipe is just one of the many visitors we've seen from Montreal this summer -- Natalie, Rickie, Boom Boom, Jacques and Michelle are just some of the other friends from this part of Canada that have enjoyed the Blue Shutters in recent months.