Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Month: September 2013

  • Shore Hikes?

    Explore the other side of Stone Harbor Point.  The hike is “challenging”…but not for the typical reasons.

    First- only make this trek at low tide.  Do not wear flip flops. Wait for a breezy day or after the cool weather arrives.  Why?  Water, mud, and bugs respectively 😉

    Start at the street end off of Third Avenue at 122nd Street.  There is a path on the right hand side that crosses the marsh and then winds around to the left to the two bird look out platforms.  Then on to the clam shell driveway that leads to the beach or back to the 123rd Street parking lot.

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  • Sky Views

    Did you stay up to watch the rocket launch last night?  It was WAY past my bedtime…but worth it.  I expected just a small moving light- similar to our sightings of the International Space Station.  So I was shocked when this low flying rocket rose up behind the houses across the street, slowly crossed the sky, and then faded over the ocean.  It was an amazing sight!

    Up early this morning for the sunrise and a beach walk before work.  Yes…a unique life 🙂

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  • Island Jobs

    Earlier in the week, a sunset walk led to the “free bridge” at the end of Stone Harbor. I’ve kayaked UNDER this bridge, but never walked completely OVER.

    As we approached the bridge tender’s hut, a man stepped out to say hello.  He explained that the bridge is manned every day from 6am to 10pm; through October.  Yet, because that section of the channel needs dredging, very few large boats travel  by. The bridge tender said he has opened the bridge just 3 times this season during his shifts.

    We chatted again for a few minutes on our walk back…I think he was so happy for the company!

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  • South End Avalon

    A real “Beach Cottage”, yet functional for today’s buyer.  Popular south end Avalon location!  Walk to recreation and restaurants. 50′ X 100′ lot.  3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 2 separate living areas.  Sun deck, a private screened in porch, and outside shower. Central air and gas heat.

    $832,000 furnished.  Click here for the MLS Link

    Thank you for your interest!  ann@anndelaney.com

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  • Quiet Mornings

    Beautiful, calm morning on the bay.

    FAQ regarding kayaking:  1) Yes, I ALWAYS wear a life vest  2) Yes, I have my phone in a dry box (so I can take pictures and Tweet…of course!)  3) Yes, I stay near the docks in the off season.

    In season, I like to venture away from the basins.  Ironically, if you look at some of the back bay areas at low tide, you will see that I am often paddling in fairly shallow water.  If I ever run into trouble, I can literally climb out of my kayak and walk along the mud!

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  • Avalon, NJ- For Sale!

    New on the sale market today:  241 44th Street, Avalon

    Great location!  44th Street is a beach path street (a beautiful walk through the dune path to a wide, guarded beach).  Well maintained home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a huge screened in porch. Gas heat and central air.  50′ X 110′ lot.  $915,000 furnished.

    For more details, click on the MLS Link

    Please share with friends looking to purchase in Avalon.  I appreciate your interest and referrals!   ann@anndelaney.com

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  • 25th Year- Tim Kerr Island Run

    Didn’t hear a final head count- but estimating that there were over 1,000 participants in today’s race.

    P.S. Tim Kerr confirmed that there were over 1100 runners!

    For race results, a link will be posted on the Tim Kerr Charities web site:  http://timkerrcharities.org/2012/

    I was breaking a sweat during the last 1/2 hour of registration…and that was inside the Community Hall 😉

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