I am proud to support Brendan’s Fund– an established local charity assisting Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Fundraising events are scheduled over the next few weeks, including the popular Surf Memorial on August 3rd.
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Peaceful on the beach early this morning. Â Quiet walk before a BUSY change over day! Â Have a good weekend.
With family visiting, we are trying to balance our normal busy work schedules with planned activities.
Yesterday, there was bay kayaking and swimming in the morning, then the beach until 7pm! Â Tomorrow, the water park.
By the way, the “mountain” kids definitely have some salt water flowing through their veins  😉
Information regarding the grant program for primary home owners. Â Funds are available to help owners elevate their homes to meet flood elevation standards.
Clear skies to watch the full moon rise over the ocean last night. Â Stone Harbor at 95th Street.
Received 2 thoughtful gifts today, and I was out both times and unable to personally say “thanks”.
So, thank you to Sylvia and Judy- you both made my day 🙂
Thankfully, there is relief at the beach.
Busy weekend of rental check ins, including members of my own family. Â If you see a gathering of 20 people taking over a section of the beach…that may be us. Â Stop by, we always have great snacks 😉
The recent accidental fire in Avalon has prompted questions regarding outdoor fire pits.
Wood burning fire pits of no more than 3′ in diameter require (by New Jersey fire code) at least 25’ clearance from all buildings (including garages/sheds) and the property line; and are not permitted on decks or wood patios, or under the overhang of a deck or roof above.  A chimenea style wood fireplace requires a 15′ clearance (the chimney allows for a different classification).
With the average lot size on the island of 50′ X 110′, the clearance requirement is almost impossible to meet.  And, if a complaint is made by a neighbor regarding a fire pit (even one  located within the clearance requirements), the offending property owner must extinguish the fire.
Gas fueled fire pits/outdoor fireplaces are not as restricted because they have a controlled flame.
Worth an early morning beach walk 🙂
Peer Pressure
Woke up early (well, earlier) to fit in my beach walk before the forecasted rain.
I heard light rain on the sky light- darn. Â Checked my phone for the current radar- not looking good either. Â And then clicked on to Twitter to read the over night posts.
That’s when the peer pressure hit- John Cooke was already posting from his Cape May beach walk. Â Like me, John tweets, and writes a blog…and works in the tourist industry full time. Â I guess if he’s out, I should be too.
So I put my phone in a dry bag (it’s ALL about protecting the phone) and headed down to the beach. Â I was rewarded with a beautiful sunrise, cool air, and no rain.
Thanks, John!