Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Month: June 2012

  • Sunday Sights

    What do you do before work??

    We open an hour later on Sundays, so I have extra time for a morning activity.  Today- ocean kayaking.

    The conditions were ideal (for me): warm water, and minimal waves/ wind.  I am more comfortable in the bay, but the ocean offers the potential for dolphin encounters…so I give myself a pep talk and go!

    This morning, the dolphins were feeding farther out than I wanted to venture.  Two pelicans skimmed the water near me – they are HUGE as they approach you at eye level!  Overall, a peaceful and beautiful morning on the ocean.

    AND, I didn’t crash on my approach back to the beach 🙂

  • Beach Day

    This was the view from my beach chair yesterday…a perfect beach day!  

    The island is busy:  a few rental check in’s, and many property owners in town to enjoy the warm weather. 

    I am back in work mode, and in the office all weekend if you have any real estate questions :)   609-967-7950

  • E-mail Spam

    I had to replace my phone the other day (it had an ugly encounter with a cement driveway).  While setting up the e-mail on the new phone, my account was compromised. 

    So, if you received spam e-mail messages from me during the last 2 days…I’m sorry!  The problem has been resolved.

  • 929 Dune Drive, Avalon

    Seller is in the process of modifying the over sized 1st floor family room to add a 4th bedroom (as in the original architect’s plans).  The custom wet bar will be moved into the family room. 

    New pictures will be posted once the construction is complete.

    Exceptional Avalon location, and features:  4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1st floor family room and a 2nd floor main living area.  Heated, salt water pool!  Inlet views from the front decks.

    $1,450,000 mostly furnished. 

    For additional information and pictures: Click Here to View Listings

    Thank you for your interest!

  • Pink Moon

    Tonight is the official full moon; not sure if the weather will cooperate.  Moonrise scheduled for 8:49pm (can take another 15 to 20 minutes to rise above the cloud cover along the horizon).  Or, if you are up early Tuesday, the moon set over the bay will be 5:38am.

  • Sunday Rush Hour

  • Just Because…

    My morning view.  I didn’t have a chance to post this earlier…busy day at work!

  • Summer Beach Hiking

    A few years ago, I starting wearing hiking shoes to walk the beach in the winter months.  This evolved for practical reasons:  my feet were freezing in sneakers (see January 2012 post)

    While planning ahead for a fall vacation that will involve actual warm weather hiking,  I researched  suitable, waterproof options.  Like my winter footwear, I knew my best choice would be substance over style!

    I tested my new purchase this morning on my “beach hike”.   The shoes tackled the water’s edge, flat sand, and a few jetty rocks just fine.  Now I know I’m ready for real deal come October 😉

  • 7 Mile Beach Restaurant Week

    What a great opportunity to try a few of the new (or new to you) local restaurants!

    The event runs June 1st to June 10th.  Most island restaurants are participating with special menus and pricing.

    ANOTHER excuse not to cook 😉