There were certainly happy moments and positive events during the past year (a family wedding, a big anniversary, and hugs from grandchildren, to name a few). Unfortunately, the negative issues were often the focus of our attention…especially within the real estate industry.
Looking forward to an improved sale and rental market in 2010! Happy New Year- see you on [...]
I know I perpetuate the myth that the locals have nothing to do all day except walk along the beach I really do work and have a normal life, AND I find time to walk on the beach!
Avalon’s version of Giant’s Causeway found on 19th Street.
Many of the beach access paths need to be repaired- but plenty of sand [...]
A relaxing stroll is just not possible with these temperatures! Move fast, and try to stay out of the wind.
On the plus side…the sand is frozen, so I can easily walk in what would normally be soft sand adjacent to the dunes (partially blocking the cold NW wind).
Stay warm
Nice weather…for December.
Saw a great blue heron in the Bird Sanctuary (it flew away too quick for a picture). The local volunteers are working hard to restore the sanctuary, and encourage the birds to return.
And, saw 2 teenagers testing out their new Christmas toy: skateboard like item with 4 wheels and foot straps, and a body harness attached to an [...]
The section of Avalon between 40th and 58th Street is unique among shore communities. There is limited beach path access due to privately owned properties in the “high dunes”. Some are only visible from the beach side- and it’s an impressive sight!
Santa- the life size painted, cut out version- has been an important part of Christmas for as long as I can remember.
Santa began his life of service in the early 1960’s at my parents’ first house in Avalon. He was surrounded by big, multi-colored bulbs on the newly planted shrubs. Inside that modest rancher, 4 little girls [...]
As you can see- just a few inches of snow on the island.
Our Colorado son laughed when I sent him pictures of our “state of emergency” snow storm!
Hours of rain, eventually changing to freezing rain this afternoon for the communities along the southern New Jersey coast. A slippery base for our roads and sidewalks.
Now, it’s our turn for a coating of snow. Definitely NOT a beach day!
No traffic…and no accumulating snow (as of Saturday 9am) on the island!
Friday morning: A tug boat brought a platform with a crane very close to shore…
The tri-pod used by the dredging company during the Stone Harbor beach fill was driven off the beach and into the ocean…
The man driving the tri-pod attached a hook from the crane, and then climbed down from his post onto the floating platform. The [...]
