http://anndelaney.com A blog about life on 7 Mile Beach and its amazing real estate market. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:35:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I don't have any insider information regarding the recent beach closings in Avalon- because the Borough of Avalon has been completely upfront with the community and local media. The cautious beach cleaning approach, and the willingness to share the details immediately with the residents/visitors were brave moves on the part of Borough officials.  It certainly created negative ... http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/28/beach-situation/   The Stone Harbor Lion's Club Annual 10K, 5K, and 2 Mile Fun Walk was held this morning.  I was hot just standing there cheering for the runners...can't imagine actually participating  :)   A crowd favorite- the young men and women of the United States Coast Guard. http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/24/sunday-sights-3/ The annual Tim Kerr Race is scheduled for Sunday, August 31st at 8:30am.  Pre-registration for the race will be held at the Avalon Community Hall on 30th Street Saturday afternoon from 12 noon to 4:30pm.  Or sign up the morning of the race starting at 7:00am.  To sign up on-line:  http://www.lin-mark.com/ Volunteers are ... http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/23/tim-kerr-7-mile-5k-run/   Browse the sales along 96th Street and the surrounding business district all day today (until at least 7pm).   http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/23/stone-harbor-sidewalk-sale-today/   While walking by the Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house yesterday, I watched the nuns loading up their cars - leaving to go back to school!  A few walked down to the beach for a final look at the ocean.  The retreat house stays active through the fall, including hosting their ... http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/23/check-out-day/   Although I vowed not to rush the end of the summer, it definitely feels like September today- a cool north breeze and a brilliant blue sky.  The wind direction will help carry the noise from the Atlantic City Air Show- watch for the military planes traveling to and from ... http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/20/change-of-weather/ The Atlantic City Air Show is Wednesday, August 20th- an all day event -Web site: http://www.atlanticcitychamber.com/  If you are on the beach Wednesday, you will hear the roar in the distance, and see many of the planes as they arrive and depart the show.  One year I saw a stealth bomber ... http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/18/heads-up-wednesday/   Saturday Night:  There was still plenty of time for a long walk on the beach to see the full moon rise over the ocean.  The sunset was equally spectacular- with a bright red sky. Then an exciting night watching the Olympics. http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/17/glad-the-olympics-are-on-late/ Another reason to appreciate summer at the Jersey Shore:  the mountain towns of Colorado (where my son lives) had 6" of snow yesterday.  And we complain that the ocean is a bit chilly?? Enjoy this beautiful weekend... the weather here is perfect!   The jetty at the end of Stone Harbor looking south ... http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/16/august-weather/ Labor Day is early this year, but HEY we still have 2 full weeks of summer!  Ignore those "End of Season Sale" signs in stores (okay- take advantage of the sales, but don't let it effect your mood).   Don't rush the inevidible- enjoy the remaining weeks...    http://anndelaney.com/2008/08/15/waitits-only-august-15th/