Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Month: July 2016

  • Kayaking, Dolphins, and Twitter…oh my

    An early morning high tide was my motivation for kayaking before work, plus I wanted to see the bayside docks decorated from last night’s boat parade.

    The water was so calm- a perfect setting.

    I stopped paddling for a minute near Shelter Haven basin to take a picture for my loyal Twitter followers 😉

    However, before I removed my phone from the waterproof bag, several dolphins passed by!

    I’ve heard about dolphins in the back bay, but never saw them first hand.

    Great work out as I followed the dolphins south until they disappeared toward the bridge between Stone Harbor and North Wildwood.

    Bay

  • Repairs to Gas Meter

    If you receive this letter from South Jersey Gas or Precision Pipeline Solutions, it’s a legitimate request to update the gas meter.

    Based on the “second notice” language on our letter, I obviously dismissed it as well.

    The techs need to turn off the gas while they elevate the meter and add new pipes.  Then the pilots inside are re-lit and checked (so access inside the house is necessary).

    For many homes, this includes checking the gas stove, heater, dryer, hot water heater, and fireplace.

    According to the tech who worked at our home, if owners don’t respond and make appointments, Pipeline Solutions was just granted approval to turn off the gas to complete the work, and then lock the meter until interior access is provided.

    This will off course be a huge inconvenience for the next occupant (owner or tenant) because major appliances won’t function until the gas company returns!

    If you have gas service at your Avalon or Stone Harbor property , it’s worthwhile to call the gas company to confirm this update.

     

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  • Beach Days!

    Great weather so far this summer.  A few wild rain storms to keep us out of a drought…and then back to hot, sunny beach days.

    There are vacation rentals still available for the upcoming weeks:  Power Play Realty Rental Search

    Thank you for sharing this info with friends/family looking to spend time on the island.

    I’m here to help!  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950

    Beach

     

     

  • Seashore Flags

    Oversized flags on the bay (out in the marsh around 102nd Street) and near the beach (Villa Maria by the Sea, 111th Street), Stone Harbor.

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  • Peaceful Sight

    I love that Amish families vacation on the island….

    Amish

  • Island Views

    Stone Harbor sights.

    Sunrise over the bay and the Bird Sanctuary this morning, and the keeping cool at the ocean’s edge yesterday.

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  • After the Rain

    Huge rainbow last evening. I hurried down to the beach in time to catch the the fading colors…

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  • Contrasts

    Inspired by a conversation with my neighbors yesterday about life on the island:

    The distinct roar of a Ferrari…the sight of an Amish family riding bikes through town.

    A classic Bentley…a vintage dune buggy with surf boards on top.

    Smartly dressed patrons waiting for dinner reservations…the nuns waiting in line at Springers.

    Incredible custom homes…original cedar shake cottages.

    All of us drawn to salt water and sand…

    AvalonBeach

  • Bridges

    A seven mile long barrier island with seven bridges…

    South end Ocean Drive bridge toward North Wildwood (pictured)

    104th Street – no boat traffic underneath…just the occasional kayaker 😉

    96th Street

    30th Street

    25th Street

    21st Street

    North end Ocean Drive bridge toward Sea Isle City

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  • 2016 Rentals

    RentSighWe started off strong, yet we still have availability for prime summer vacation weeks!

    Please pass the word if you have friends or family thinking about a last minute rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!

    Tim Kerr’s Power Play Realty rental web site

    I’m here to help.

    Thanks!

    ann@powerplayrealty.com