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November 25, 2011

Sand Santa?

By ann

Now THAT’S a sand sculpture! “Sand Santa” is on display- 96th Street in Stone Harbor (in the open lot next to Stone Harbor Pizza).

The artist arrived on Wednesday (during the pouring rain) and worked all day.  He was back on site this morning for touch ups.

Holiday music and activities today and tomorrow in downtown Avalon and Stone Harbor.  And the weather is incredible!  Enjoy.

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November 22, 2011

Festival of Trees, Avalon NJ

By ann

Wow! A room full of clever and unique Christmas trees donated by local businesses, clubs, and residents.

The options range from quirky to designer.  And look carefully- many include gift certificates (or Flyer’s tickets!)

The preview cocktail party starts tomorrow at 5pm-  Whitebrier Motorclub, 20th Street entrance.  There will be additional time to bid before and after the 21st Street tree lighting ceremony on Friday afternoon.

11/26/11 Update- Guess which tree won the highest bid?  Our Flyers theme tree was auctioned off last night for $475!  🙂

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November 22, 2011

Friday in Avalon NJ

By ann

Be sure to stop by our Power Play Realty office (2821 Dune Drive) on Friday, November 25th- for Festive Friday .

We are giving away beach coolers all day.

For a full schedule of the downtown events:  http://www.indulgeinavalon.com/

P.S. Big thank you to Shore Title Agency for donating  2 Flyer’s tickets (January 5, 2012 game) for our hockey theme Christmas tree.  The Avalon Festival of Trees auction opens for previews on Wednesday 5pm at the Whitebrier.  Final bidding on Friday evening after the Borough of Avalon tree lighting ceremony.

UPDATE 11/27/11 Local news report from the Friday events: 

Here’s the NBC40 coverage

http://www.nbc40.net/news/19972/

Click on video coverage to see the piece that ran Friday night.

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November 21, 2011

Red Light Bulb?

By ann

 Ever wonder about the red light bulb in the front window of summer homes?  It’s a popular “high tech” system used by owners who leave their heat and water on in the winter months.  The light bulb is plugged into an interior wall outlet with a separate thermostat.   If the temperature in the house drops below the setting (set it 10 degrees below the heater thermostat), the light will go on.  The police or real estate agent notice the light (the red light stands out) and call the owner and/or service company to check the heat.

ACE Hardware in Stone Harbor sells the kit- and will know what you are talking about if you ask for the “red light thing”!

P.S. I still recommend a winter watch service if the home will be vacant for an extended period.  An inspector regularly walks through and around the property to make sure everything is secure. 

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November 20, 2011

Water Obstacles

By ann

Gullies and sand bars created by the tide…

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November 19, 2011

Saturday Sunrise

By ann

 And THIS is why I bundle up and walk along the beach!

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November 19, 2011

Beach Wear

By ann

It’s a gradual transition: shorts to work out pants.  Long sleeve t-shirts to turtle necks; then a fleece jacket.  The knit hat/light weight gloves- switched out with warmer options as needed. The cotton socks replaced with wool socks.  The heavier, dorky…I mean warm…pants.  Hiking shoes (originally purchased for a trip to Ireland-  great for beach walking and much warmer than sneakers).

This morning- my final wardrobe change: the serious LL Bean winter jacket! 

Perfect fall weather this weekend- fewer layers will be needed later today and tomorrow 😉

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November 17, 2011

2011 Festival of Trees

By ann

The 7Mile Business Community Association is coordinating a new event for Thanksgiving weekend.

Local businesses were asked to decorate a Christmas tree with a theme of their choice.  The trees will be available to view at the Whitebrier in Avalon starting Wednesday 11/23 at 5pm.  Final bidding (silent auction) will take place on Friday, 11/25 (before and after the town Christmas Tree Lighting on Veteran’s Plaza, 21st Street).

The proceeds from this event will help defray the cost of the the family events scheduled for Festive Friday: http://www.avalonboro.org/news/fall-news/Festive-Friday.html  or   http://indulgeinavalon.com/

Stop by the Whitebrier to see the unique tree by the Power Play team (surprise…we have a hockey theme!)

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November 17, 2011

November Rainbow

By ann

Just in case you missed this yesterday…a surprise start to an otherwise rainy Wednesday!

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November 14, 2011

A House Lift

By ann

Flood elevation requirements in Avalon and Stone Harbor factor into a homeowner’s decision to renovate or build new.

Older structures typically fail to meet the current requirements on 2 key points: crawl space venting and elevation of the first level.  Smart Vents are a reasonable solution for crawl space venting.  Unfortunately, if the first floor height is below code, renovations may be limited.

If a homeowner plans to renovate more than 50% of the value of structure (the tax assessment of the “improvements”), the construction official will require the structure be brought up to code.   This is why some homeowners elect to tear down what looks like a perfectly functional home.

The Stone Harbor house pictured is in the process of extensive renovations…including raising the first floor level to comply with elevation codes.

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