Why does it feel like there is a deadline looming? With no school age children, Labor Day should not signal the end of the summer…but for some reason, we continue to live by that schedule!
For those of us who live and work on the island, summer is our busy time. Yet we still want to enjoy the many perks of seashore living- trying new restaurants, attending outdoor concerts and events, etc. The pressure to do everything on our summer wish list… within the next 3 weeks 😉
 I am proud to support Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund. A wonderful local charity providing  financial and practical assistance to families in Cape May County dealing with pediatric cancer.  Upcoming events are posted on their web site: http://brendansfund.org/
Justin Gaynor http://www.justingaynor.com/   a loyal seashore visitor, expresses his love for Stone Harbor, family, and his fiance http://www.genevievefaust.com/ in his new video. Very sweet!
The view from the beach in Stone Harbor Tuesday night.
With the recent heat…the beach is the best place to be!
P.S. We have rental openings during the next few weeks- if you know someone considering a last minute vacation at the shore, I am happy to help.
Soon after paddling off in my kayak this morning, a heavy mist fell over the back bay and marsh. It was actually quite cool- a nice relief from the heat!
I don’t know how “real” boats manage with the fog/mist-  very disorienting. Thankfully, I can stay close to the docks and marsh- no worries about water depth with a kayak.  It’s important to avoid boat traffic when visibility is poor- I can’t paddle out of the way that fast!
High tide means less hard sand…and the beach walkers have to share the tight space.
Unwritten rules:Â those without sneakers should hang along the water’s edge; large groups may need to pair off to allow oncoming “traffic” to pass; and a friendly hello or smile on your first pass is appropriate (include the beach cleaner on this, too!)
The view from my kayak this morning as I paddled around the back bay.Â
Saw a Blue Heron in the marsh, and a Snowy Egret on a dock.
Ideal weekend weather for the Arts & Crafts Show. This big event continues today at the 80th Street field.
A busy weekend requires an early start to my day. This morning’s beach walk was just in time for a beautiful sunrise.
The Arts & Crafts Show has taken over the 80th Street field.  It’s impossible to park anywhere near that area- so look for the Trolley Stop signs and catch a ride!
Perfect weather today- and a major rental change over. The departing tenants will be sad to leave on such a great beach day…and the incoming tenants will be stalking the properties to check in early 😉
Early morning beach walk was a combination of…
Sweat-  High humidity levels this morning- the drier air hasn’t reached the Seven Mile Beach yet.Â
Sweet- Watched a dad walk along the ocean’s edge with a sleeping baby- the best white noise machine ever!
Have a great weekend!
Why is the walk home from the beach sooooo much slower than the walk there?Â
Must be the strain of taking down the umbrella, folding up the chair, shaking out the beach towels, etc.  It’s exhausting…